The board secretary or recorder will call roll of board members.
Presenter:
Denny Waters
Superintendent
Background:
Policy 1250, Students of Governing Boards states that each new student representative shall take an oath of affirmation to support the constitutions of the United States, the state of Washington, policies of Battle Ground School District and to faithfully discharge the duties of her office to the best of her ability. Sora Tolley's two-year term is effective through June 30, 2024.
Superintendent Denny Waters will administer the oath of office to Sora Tolley.
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.
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Committee
Ted Champine serves as the Board representative on the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) committee.
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 have been completed for the 2021-22 school year and will resume in the fall of 2022.
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.
Presenter:
Shelly Whitten
Deputy Superintendent
Background:
Shelly Whitten will provide an update to the Board on the Teaching and Learning Department.
Presenter:
Michelle Reinhardt
Executive Director of Human Resources
Background:
A human resources report will be provided to the Board by Michelle Reinhardt.
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:
WAC 392-123-115 requires a monthly budget status report for each fund to be prepared and submitted to each board member. The attached financial statements are provided to the board for their review and approval.
Background:
Lexia is an English language arts program used by students in kindergarten through grade four to supplement reading instruction. The Lexia unlimited site license and implementation support agreement is effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023. The $79,500 agreement is funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds and does not include sales tax. Please note that this agreement is a renewal.
Allison Tuchardt will be available for questions.
Background:
Newsela is used as supplemental instruction in English language arts, social studies, and science for grades 2 - 12 due to outdated curricula. The $114,829.05 agreement is funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds and does not include sales tax. Please note that this agreement is a renewal.
Allison Tuchardt will be available for questions.
Background:
Please note that these agreements are renewals. The cost breakdown of the agreements follows:
|
Agreement Name |
Funding Source | Amount |
| i-Ready Assessment | Teaching & Learning | $ 73,904.73 |
| i-Ready Instruction | Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. | $111,306.43 |
| TOTAL (Includes sales tax) | $185,211.16 |
Allison Tuchardt will be available for questions.
Presenter:
Background:
Presenter:
Scott McDaniel
Director of Technology Services
Background:
This three-year agreement will provide our continued use of Google Workspace for Education Plus. The district has been utilizing Google Workspace for over 10 years. The Education Plus agreement provides multiple educational and technological features such as enhanced access to tools for education, device management and security.
The annual cost for this three year agreement is $45,528 including tax for a total of $136,584 over the three years.
Funding for this project is from Technology Services.
Presenter:
Shelly Whitten
Deputy Superintendent
Background:
Battle Ground Public Schools adopted late start Wednesdays in 2018-19. The change in school calendar has provided collaboration time for certificated staff. Collaboration time, also known as professional learning communities (PLCs), are proven to have a positive impact on student achievement. The very essence of a PLC is a focus on and commitment to the learning of each student through the analysis of assessment data and a response to address deficits in learning. The current time allocation has moved us closer to a guaranteed and viable curriculum through the alignment of curriculum to essential standards. Although we have made significant progress and investment in PLCs, formal and informal feedback indicate the need for more time for data analysis and instructional response and modification.
This proposal replaces two previously calendared late start Wednesdays and continues to provide more time than is required for instructional minutes in RCW 28A.150.220(2).
Additionally, classified staff will have an opportunity for professional development within their workday without additional cost to the district. For some of our classified employees this training is mandatory to their job responsibilities, yet no options currently exist to provide time within the calendar to meet these requirements.
In order to apply for this waiver, Battle Ground Public Schools is required to submit a proposal to OSPI. Our focus on November 2 and February 8 would be unpacking essential standards, planning instruction and aligning curricular resources, saving late start Wednesdays for data analysis and planning for interventions and enhancement. The waiver days will provide collaborative teams time to work interdependently to achieve common goals linked to the purpose of learning for all.
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.