Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292
November 7, 2023 - 1:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Board President Miranda Evans called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Miranda Evans, Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund
Board Members Absent: Charlotte Murry and Debbie Bayes (excused)
Student Advisors Present: Grace Pacheco and Bee Hartell
President Evans announced two opportunities within the agenda for public comment.
FLAG SALUTE
President Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Schreiber moved to approve the agenda for the November 7, 2023 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Hagglund.
Aye: Miranda Evans, Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund
Passed: Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Director Hagglund moved to approve the minutes for the October 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Schreiber.
Aye: Miranda Evans, Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund
Passed: Unanimously
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
1. Donations: Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Student Advisors, Grace Pacheco and Bee Hartell, presented the donations. Superintendent Rumbaugh expressed her appreciation for the donations.
2. Technology Update: Ryan Ovenell
Deputy Superintendent, Ryan Ovenell, presented a technology update highlighting Student Chromebook Inventory, E-Rate Program, Advanced Risk Controls, and the impact of an expired and non-renewed Capital Projects and Technology levy on technology such as delayed maintenance and reduced student and staff devices. Discussion followed.
3. Special Services Update: Robert Hascall
Executive Director of Special Services, Robert Hascall, presented data on the Special Services provided which include Health Services, McKinney-Vento/Foster Youth, Counseling and Mental Health Services, Section 504, and Special Education; he shared data on enrollment trends. Discussion followed.
4. 2023-24 Flood Plan: Ryan Ovenell and Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Dr. Rumbaugh shared that the 2023-24 annual transportation plan for modified bus routes due to flooding has been developed and has been shared with the board.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Evans offered anyone in attendance the opportunity to speak to any items on the Consent Agenda; she offered board members the opportunity to pull any items for discussion. Director Hagglund requested to pull item #6 for discussion. Director Evans requested to pull item #3 for discussion.
Director Schreiber moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 2, 4 through 5, and 7; seconded by Director Hagglund.
Aye: Miranda Evans, Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund
Passed: Unanimously
1. Approve the Donations
2. Approve the Elementary and Secondary Student Field Trips as listed below:
a. Utsalady Elementary 5th Grade Outdoor Education, Camp Seymour, March 4-6, 2024, Gig Harbor, WA
b. Stanwood High School Boys Wrestling Team to Pac Coast Tournament, December 20-22, 2023, Vancouver, WA
3. Approve the Letter of Agreement with the Public School Employees of Stanwood-Camano to allow classified employees on unpaid leave to be substitutes
4. Approve the five-year Agreement with Northern Arizona University to accept student interns only from accredited institutions of higher learning with a board-approved cooperative agreement
5. Adoption of Resolution 2023/2024-002 which allows newly elected board members to attend the Washington State School Directors' Association Annual Conference, November 16-18, 2023
6. Adoption of Resolution 2023/2024-003 which repeals resolution 2023/2024-001 and establishes the replacement Educational Program and Operations (EP&O) levy amounts for collection in 2025-2028; language change only, no change to levied amounts
7. Approve the Personnel Report for November 7, 2023
DISCUSSION
Director Hagglund pulled item #6 for clarification. Dr. Rumbaugh clarified that the board is being asked to reapprove the replacement levy resolution to ensure that the language in the resolution and voters pamphlet are consistent. There is no other change to content or dollar amounts.
Director Evans pulled item #3 for clarification on what scenario this agreement could apply. Executive Director of Human Resources, Christine Del Pozo, shared that this scenario could apply to current employees on leave due to continuing education. The request is to allow employees on leave to substitute in unfilled positions on days they do not have a scheduled class. Ms. Del Pozo shared that the need for substitutes remains high in this district as well as surrounding districts.
President Evans asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 3 and 6. Director Schreiber moved to approve Consent Agenda items 3 and 6; seconded by Director Hagglund.
Aye: Miranda Evans, Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund
Passed: Unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens wishing to address the Board are asked to submit online requests using the PUBLIC COMMENT link or email [email protected] two hours prior to the board meeting start time. For those attending the meeting in person, request forms are available in the boardroom for submission prior to the meeting start time. Citizens who wish to provide documents to board members will hand them to the Recording Secretary for distribution after the meeting. The Board President will call upon individuals who have requested to speak during the Public Comment section of the agenda. Individuals will state their name for the record and will be allowed three minutes to speak.
There was no public comment.
TOPICS SCHEDULED FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION
1. First Reading Revised Policy 6250, District-Owned Cellular Devices
There were no questions. Policy 6250 moved forward for a second reading.
2. First Reading Revised Policy 5161, Civility in the Workplace
There were no questions. Policy 5161 moved forward for a second reading.
STUDENT ADVISOR REPORTS ON SCHOOL BUSINESS
Bee Hartell, Lincoln Hill High School, reported that the school started a new CTE club where students can either start or finish CORE Plus projects.
Grace Pacheco, Stanwood High School, reported on a successful Homecoming dance with over 900 tickets sold as well as a Trick or Treating Halloween event. There will be Veterans Day Assemblies held in the PAC on November 8; Lincoln Hill students will be included in one of the assemblies.
BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED
Director Hagglund shared that she attended the Certificated Employee of the Month Recognition as well as the Stanwood High School Choir Concert. Her comments also included that she voted.
Director Schreiber reported that he attended the Employee of the Month Recognition for one of the district bus drivers as well as a community levy information session. Director Schreiber also shared that he voted.
Director Evans shared some of the events she attended which included the FLASH Open House hosted by Dr. Colin Ryan and the Hope for Hunger event hosted by the Stillaguamish Tribe. Director Evans also commented that she voted and encouraged everyone in attendance to do so as well, reminding the group that ballots are due today. Director Evans invited those in attendance to take part in the Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Student Poster Contest at the conclusion of the meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Evans adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President
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Vice President
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Director
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Director
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Director
Attest:
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Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.
Secretary to the Board