A member of the audience will be asked to lead the flag salute and introduce themselves.
The board secretary or recorder will call roll of board members.
Presenter:
ASB Representatives
Battle Ground High School
Prairie High School
Summit View High School
CAM Academy
River HomeLink
Background:
Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors welcomes representatives from the district's high school Associated Student Body (ASB) organizations. The students will present an update to board members on current and recent school events and activities. At times, the board president may ask the representative to bring information such as student opinions back to the Board. Students report to the Board at lease once per month per school. Alternative schools may appoint a different representative for each meeting.
Presenter:
Board Members
Background:
Legislative Committee:
Rob Henrikson serves as the Board's Legislative Representative for the 2021 calendar year. He will give a report to the Board on current legislative news and events.
Audit Committee Report
Audit Committee members are Jackie Maddux and Mary Snitily. The audit committee will meet with Business Office staff prior to the first scheduled board meeting each month to review vouchers, the superintendent's and board of directors' budgets, payroll and the superintendent's time sheet. The committee will report back to the Board on the first board meeting of the month.
Battle Ground Education Foundation
Jackie Maddux serves as the Board representative on the Battle Ground Education Foundation.
WIAA Committee
Troy McCoy serves as the Board representative on WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association).
Washington State School Directors' Association Updates
Board members who serve on various Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) committees will have an opportunity to provide an update to the Board.
Tours Committee
The Board tours every school in the district by splitting up into three separate groups and visiting classrooms and offices. Tours will resume in the fall of 2021.
Background:
An opportunity for board members to report out on their activities associated with their respective positions.
Presenter:
Denny Waters
Superintendent
Background:
Denny Waters will provide periodic updates on events and/or recognitions throughout the district. In addition, Angela Allen, director of instructional leadership at the secondary level, will provide an update on the graduation feedback from students and families as well as the costs and potential savings for graduation futures.
Presenter:
Michelle Reinhardt
Executive Director of Human Resources
Background:
A human resources report will be provided to the Board by Michelle Reinhardt.
Presenter:
Shelly Whitten
Deputy Superintendent
Background:
Shelly Whitten will provide an update to the Board on the Teaching and Learning Department.
Presenter:
Michelle Scott
Chief Financial Officer
Background:
Michelle Scott will give an update to the Board on finances.
Presenter:
Kevin Jolma
Executive Director of Facilities
Background:
Kevin Jolma will give the Board an update on current projects.
Presenter:
Rita Sanders
Communications Officer
Background:
Rita Sanders will report on district events and promotions.
This is a meeting of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors, and it is open to the public to attend, view presentations, and hear the discussion between board members during open session.
The Board welcomes comments from citizens during Citizens' Comments and asks that those wishing to address the Board observe the following process:
Please follow the procedures for Citizens' Comments by stating your name, limiting your time to three (3) minutes, and refraining from discussing confidential matters. A digital timer will sound when the time limit is reached.
Board members do not normally respond to questions or petitions during Citizens' Comments. They will listen and give direction to the Administrative Team if action is deemed necessary.
Minutes become official after approval by the Board.
Minutes become official after approval by the Board.
Background:
Vouchers and payroll reports are presented to the Board at the first meeting of the month for approval. A summary sheet for both items is attached.
Background:
Contracts listed for Board ratification are enclosed in the attached spreadsheet. A cover page containing more detail may be attached for facilities' items. All amounts are no more than $75,000. Items over that amount will be listed as a separate item under the Consent Agenda or under New Business.
Background:
Personnel reports are prepared by the Certificated and Classified Specialists for Board approval. The reports, attached, may contain items such as New Hires, Terminations, Assignment Changes, Resignations, Retirements, and Recommendations for Permanent Employment. Coaching assignments are listed when appropriate. The specialists will list incumbent employees and reasons for changes or new hires if appropriate. Confidential information is not contained in this report.
Background:
Prairie Football Boosters has held several fundraisers including a lift-a-thon competition. All the funds raised from the fundraisers are dedicated to supporting the Prairie High School’s football program. The old sled is outdated and not functional with current practice drills for most positions. The Prairie Football Boosters would like to donate a Crowther two-man pan sled to be used at practices and drills. The sled is valued at $2,885.
Under Board Policy No. 6114 the gifts/grant greater than $2,500 are subject to board approval. Under this policy also the gift/grant shall become district property and shall be accepted without obligation relative to use and/or disposal.
Manny Melo, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Prairie High School will be available for questions.
Background:
Prairie Football Boosters has held several fundraisers including a summer workout fundraiser, a lift-a-thon and sold fan gear. All the funds raised from these fundraisers are dedicated to supporting Prairie High School’s football program. The current headsets are broken and not functional and therefore in need of replacement. The headsets are to be used at games and practices, and valued at $5,318.
Under Board Policy No. 6114 the gifts/grant greater than $2,500 are subject to board approval. Under this policy also the gift/grant shall become district property and shall be accepted without obligation relative to use and/or disposal.
Manny Melo, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Prairie High School will be available for questions.
Background:
Jim Tangeman Center (formerly Fir Grove Children's Center and VISTA programs) provide day treatment services to those students whose unique behavioral needs cannot be met within Battle Ground School District. Students with severe behavioral disabilities require a full continuum of program options. This program provides a much-needed additional option for our most severely behaviorally disabled students. The projected number of students participating in the Jim Tangeman Center for the 2021-22 school year is eight. The total cost for eight students is projected to be $400,000.
This agreement asks for a cooperative agreement between Vancouver and Battle Ground school districts, as well as other school districts. In this cooperation, we have a seat on the Advisory Board and the ability to use Jim Tangeman Center as placement options for students with severe behavior disabilities who are not successful in Battle Ground programs.
Presenter:
Allison Tuchardt
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Background:
We were ready to start a middle school social studies' curriculum adoption (World and US History) when COVID hit. While we were delaying the adoption process until we were able to work with a committee, we had a levy failure and additional COVID restrictions. This product, published by TCI, is an online version of the last materials that were adopted by the school board in 2004. The copyright of that program has expired and is no longer available therefore, leaving the 6th grade teachers without access to curriculum. We are seeking Board approval so teachers and students can continue to use the materials they are familiar with until we are able to provide them with a new curriculum adoption.
Background:
The BG Human Resources department works closely with PSE each year to review classified positions. Positions are reviewed every 3 years through the Position Review Committee. The following classifications that were reviewed this Spring/Summer 2021 were: Media Techs, Prof-techs, Special Education Assistants and Paraeducators. During this process, comparable positions were identified and reviewed against positions locally and throughout the state with like-size districts. This process is intended to ensure the district remains competitive in order to attract and maintain quality employees. During this process, positions were updated including newly created positions and/or title changes.
The revision to the PSE salary schedule reflects a 2.0% increase and changes to some Prof-tech, Special Education Assistant (SEA), Media Tech, and Support Services Instructional Assistant (SSIA) position levels. In addition, new positions were added to Schedule A and some positions had title changes. The salary schedule and title changes will be effective for the 2021-2022 school year.
Background:
The Admin Salary Schedule reflects a 2.0% increase from the Implicit Price Def(IPD) received through state apportionment. The salary schedule will be effective for the 2021-2022 school year.
Presenter:
Background:
Presenter:
Michelle Scott
Chief Financial Officer
Background:
Beginning in 2016, Chapter 19.360 RCW authorized the use of electronic signatures by local governmental agencies, including school districts. Effective June 11, 2020, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) repealed and replaced Chapter 19.360 RCW. Although the legal authority is changing, UETA continues to authorize the use of electronic signatures by local agencies. School districts can use an electronic signature with the same legal effect or force as a traditional signature.
Adopting the policy would allow the authorization to affix electronic signatures to the following district records: minutes of school board meetings, Resolutions adopted by the Battle Ground Public Schools' School Board (Board), claim vouchers approved by the Board, and any and all contracts, agreements, and court documents, i.e., truancy to which the district is a party.
Presenter:
Allison Tuchardt
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Background:
Newsela provides supplemental resources for ELA, Science and Social Studies in grades 2-12. This learning platform provides classroom teachers and intervention programs with access to texts at multiple reading levels. It is of particular support to our middle and high school Washington State History courses but also has connections to our FOSS Science kits and high school ELA curriculum. Teachers are able to select reading materials and assign them to students. Annotation tools and comprehension checks are embedded into the materials. The thing that makes this product so desirable is that each news article is embedded in the platform at the author's original reading level, but it is adapted to five reading levels so students who struggle are still able to access the content without all the struggles of reading the article itself. Having materials scaffolded in this way allows students access to the content that they would otherwise not be able to access. This program is a continuation of the same resources provided for the 2020-21 school year.
Background:
Board members will have an opportunity to add agenda items to upcoming board meetings.
Board members separately participate in many community and district events throughout each month as they are able. Each meeting they will review the calendar of upcoming events and discuss their participation.