FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 OCTOBER 28, 2002 7:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM

FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 OCTOBER 28, 2002

7:00 P.M.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Fife School District No. 417 was called to order at 6:59 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Five board members were present, therefore, a quorum was verified.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Larson, Rueber, Wolfrom, Sutherland, and Scheidt. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Jeff Short, Bob Bunge, Jeff Nelson, John McCrossin, Jeff Hunt, Jill Palmquist, Jody Hess, Julia Grubiak, Rich Williams, Keith Mars, and Mark Knight. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Clara Poe and Derrill Fields.

RECOGNITION Alysha Hassell, a student, was recognized and presented with a certificate for recommending the name for the new junior high school.

Tina Cook, Counselor at Surprise Lake Middle School, gave a presentation on the staff recognition programs at Surprise Lake Middle School.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Rich Williams presented Discover Primary School’s school improvement

PLANS plan for 2002-2003; Jody Hess presented the one for Endeavour Intermediate School; and Jeff Hunt presented the one for Surprise Lake Middle School.

AFTER ‘OURS AGMT Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to approve the agreement with Puget Sound ESD for the After ‘Ours Consortium.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3136 (2993.87 FTE) for October 2002.

RES. 02-4 Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-4 Excess Levy Collections Adjustment.

AGMT WITH CITY OF Motion made by Scheidt, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously

EDGEWOOD carried to approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Edgewood for impact fees.

FISCAL REPORTS Brian Aiken reviewed the budget status reports and investment report.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously

AND VOUCHERS carried to approve vouchers and payroll as follows: General Fund, Warrant No. 68823 through 69051 in the amount of $244,424.29; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8244 through 8300, in the amount of $64,813.29; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2542 through 2555, in the amount of $1,518,113.94; and Payroll, Warrant No. 85603 through 85749, in the amount of $1,463,402.91.

FIRST READING-POLICIES First reading was held on 3415 Accommodating Students with Diabetes and 3413 Student Immunization and Life Threatening Health Conditions.

CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project.

CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, in the absence of any objections, the consent agenda is approved as follows:

Minutes of the regular meeting of September 30, 2002

Minutes of the special study session of September 30, 2002.

Resignations/Retirements/Termination

-Paul Young, Custodian

-Sharon Cryan, After ‘Ours Coordinator (Elimination of position)

New Hires

-Beth Owen, Educational Assistant, Surprise Lake Middle School

-Teresa Diessner, Educational Assistant, Discovery Primary School

-Katrina Sprague, Bus Driver

Extra Curricular Assignments

-Julie Grim-Cooke, Administrative Support, Hedden Elementary

-Tina Cook, Advisor, Pierce County Human Services Mini-grant, District

-Ed Scheidt, 2^nd Asst Boys Basketball Coach, FHS (86%)

-Travis Ohlde, 2^nd Asst Boys Basketball Coach, FHS (14%)

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: FunD Run Fundraiser Donations from: Erkers Service $250; Lexus of Tacoma at Fife $250; Fife Dental Office $250; Trinity Land Development Company $250; Premier Construction $250; Auto FX $250; Volvo of Tacoma at Fife $500; Windermere Real Estate $500; Korum Special Finance $250; Olympic Equities Corporation $1000; Milgard Windows $1000; Soundbuild Homes, Inc. $1000; Korum Automotive Group $1000; City Bank Loans $1000; Daffodil and Tulip Bulbs (valued at $75) from Satsop Bulb Farm.

ADJOURNMENT At 8:44 p.m. there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

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Recording Secretary Board President

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Superintendent/Secretary to the Board