• WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS                MINUTES OF MEETING

    August 18, 2009                                                                                   7:00 P.M.

    WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

     

    CHAIRMAN _________________________________

     

    SECRETARY________________________________

     

    MEMBERS PRESENT                                              GUESTS

    Mike Pauley, Chairman                                              Roxanne Richardson                         

    Jim Peterson, Vice Chairman                                     Tove Reibel

    Dee Busse                                                              Kirsten Daniels

    Rick McDougall                                                         Muffy Eager

    Ray Yoder, Superintendent                                       M’Liss Hansen

                                                   

    1. CALL TO ORDER, VERIFICATION OF QUORUM, AND FLAG SALUTE

    The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Pauley. Mrs. Gardiner was not present for the meeting. The flag salute was said by all present.

     

     2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

    Mr. Yoder asked to add (under 7 new business) item D, Approve letter of agreement between the Wishkah Valley PSE and the Wishkah Valley School District. Mr. McDougall made a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

     

    3. MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WHO MAY WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD -

    Mrs. Reibel stated that she wanted to pass on complaints that were presented to her from attendees of the All School Reunion that were not happy with the appearance of the school. She knows that people in the community volunteer their time and help. Mr. Pauley stated that if people would like to volunteer their time they need to speak with Mr. Yoder. He also said that when staff members receive those comments they should send them to Mr. Yoder.

    Mrs. Hansen asked how the search for a music teacher was going. Mr. Yoder responded that the candidate that was selected withdrew so we will not have a music or band teacher this year.

    Mrs. Hansen asked how the search for a principal was going. Mr. Pauley stated that they would be discussing that tonight. Mrs. Hansen asked if, after executive session, the board will reconvene and announce their decision. Mr. Yoder responded that the board will be reconvening in regular schedule, after executive session.

    Mrs. Reibel asked if there will be any additional programs to replace the loss of band. Mr. Yoder responded that it will not be financially prudent at this to spend money and plan for extra programs.

    The district was just informed by the county that some of our funds will not be allocated from the county because the state has not given the funds to the county.

    Mrs. Daniels asked if the schedule that was made at the end of last school year is still the schedule. Mr. Yoder responded that it will probably be the schedule, but the new administrator could make a change.

    Mrs. Hansen asked if Jude Killen’s position was going to be replaced. Mr. Yoder responded that those responsibilities will be handled.

    Mr. Pauley stated that if there are any questions regarding schedules or maintenance projects that Mr. Yoder is available before and after the board meetings to discuss those issues.

     

     

     

    4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

    Mr. McDougall made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The board asked that Mrs. Sundling do a workshop on how to read the new financial reports next month.

     

    5. OLD BUSINESS

    A. Mr. Peterson made a motion to adopt the Wishkah Valley Co-Curricular Code with the grammatical changes being made. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion. Mr. McDougall stated that he would like to amend the Co-Curricular Code to remove, under Violations of the co-curricular code, Item 1 - Participants who attend parties or other functions where alcohol and or drugs are being used illegally by others are advised to leave the premises immediately or they may be subject to the same ineligibility period as though they had indulged in their use. The statement is to open to interpretation. There was additional discussion regarding the application of proximity.

     

    Mr. McDougall made a motion to amend the Co-Curricular Code to read, under the Violations of the co-curricular code, Item 1 - Participants who attend parties or other functions where alcohol and or drugs are being used illegally by others are advised to leave the premises immediately. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

     

    Mr. Pauley asked for a vote on the motion to adopt the Wishkah Valley Co-Curricular Code as amended and with the grammatical changes. The motion passed unanimously.

     

    Mr. Peterson asked how the students will be made aware of what we expect from them as part of the Co-Curricular Code. Mr. Yoder responded the Code will be explained to them during an assembly at the beginning of the school year, by their coaches and the athletes have to sign and return a copy of the code before the season begins.

     

    The board adjourned into executive session at 7:27 for 1 hour to discuss a personnel issue.

    The board reconvened into regular session at 8:32 pm.

     

    6. NEW BUSINESS

    A. Mr. Peterson made a motion to direct Mr. Yoder to offer the position of part-time administrative principal to Mr. Joel Tyndell. Mr. McDougall seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote; Mr. McDougall – yes, Mr. Peterson – yes, Mr. Pauley – yes, and Mrs. Busse – no. Mr. McDougall clarified that the contract is 1 year non-continuing. Mr. Yoder responded that it is a 1 year contract.

     

    C. Summer Projects – Mr. Yoder stated that Mr. Gallington will be in next month to discuss the projects that have been done this summer and the goals for next school year. There will be a new list of projects for next year. Currently, Mr. Gallington is doing repairs in the Cafeteria replacing the floor in places and bringing in new equipment from an Evergreen State College surplus including a refrigerator, new double ovens, stainless steel countertops, and a new hand washing sink. All together the equipment received was estimated at a value of $30,000. Evergreen State College has invited them back to look at more equipment estimated at $15,000 to $20,000. Earlier this year Wishkah Valley School District received equipment estimating a value of $30,000 to $35,000. The surplus equipment we have received this year has been quite substantial. Mr. Peterson asked why the new bathrooms were not working during summer break. Mr. Yoder stated that he would inquire about that situation. There was additional discussion regarding projects.

     

    D. Mr. Peterson made a motion to adopt the Letter of Agreement between the Wishkah Valley Public School Employees and the Wishkah Valley School District. Mr. McDougall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

     

    7. SUPERINTENTDENT REPORT

    Mr. Yoder stated that he received a letter from OSPI Superintendent Randy Dorn, congratulating the district for 2 years of outstanding inspection of our district vehicles. Mr. Yoder stated that he appreciates the work that Roxanne Richardson does with the Hoquiam-Aberdeen CO-OP keeping our vehicles in safe good working condition.

    Mr. Yoder stated that the school has received the plaque for 2007-2008 7th grade writing AYP.

    Mr. Peterson asked if the state was going to continue this. Mr. Yoder responded that math portion is being discontinued.

     

    9. ADJOURNMENT

    Mr. McDougall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 pm. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion.

     
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