The board secretary or recorder will call roll of board members.
Minutes become official after approval by the Board.
Background:
According to statutory provision, each new director shall take an oath or affirmation to support the constitutions of the United States and the state of Washington and to promote the interests of education and to faithfully discharge the duties of her office to the best of her ability.
Superintendent Denny Waters will administer the oath of office to Debbie Johnson.
Background:
According to statutory provision, each new director shall take an oath or affirmation to support the constitutions of the United States and the state of Washington and to promote the interests of education and to faithfully discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability.
Superintendent Denny Waters will administer the oath of office to Terry Tate.
Presenter:
Jackie Maddux
President of the Board
Background:
"At the first regular meeting at which newly-elected board members are seated in election years and at the first regular meeting in December in non-election years, the Board shall elect from among its members a chair/president and a vice chair/president to serve one-year terms. A newly appointed board member will not be eligible to serve as an officer unless a majority of the board has been appointed."
Jackie Maddux will open the floor to board members for nominations for the president. When the nominations are closed the recorder will take a roll-call vote.
Policy 1210, Annual Organizational Meeting is attached.
Presenter:
The New President of the Board
Background:
The new Board President will open the floor to board members for nominations for board vice president. When the nominations are closed, the recorder will take a roll-call vote.
Policy 1210, Annual Organizational Meeting is attached.
Background:
Student voice is an opportunity for Associated Student Body (ASB) reports, student initiatives, achievements and recognitions.
Presenter:
Board Members
Background:
Legislative Committee
Mary Snitily serves as the Board's Legislative Representative for the 2023 and 2024 calendar years. She will give a report to the Board on current legislative news and events.
Audit Committee Report
Audit Committee member is 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
A new member needs to be appointed 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. The tour schedule for the next two months follows:
| Prairie High School | Groups 1, 2, 3 | December 1, 2023 | Completed |
| Daybreak Primary School | Group 3 | January 9, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Chief Umtuch Middle School | Group 1 | January 12, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Captain Strong Primary Schools | Group 2 | January 12, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Group 1 Members | Mary Snitily, Terry Tate, Sora Tolley, David Kennedy |
| Group 2 Members | Ted Champine, Debbie Johnson, Shelly Whitten |
| Group 3 Members | Jackie Maddux, Julia Stiffler, Denny Waters |
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:
Amanda Richter
Director of Communications & Community Outreach
Background:
Amanda Richter 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 sign in on the sign-in sheet provided which is located close to the entrance.
Please follow the procedures for Citizens' Comments by stating your name, limiting your time to three (3) minutes, and refraining from discussing confidential matters.
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.
Thank you for your comments.
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:
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.
Presenter:
Background:
Presenter:
Travis Drake
Director of Instructional Leadership - Secondary Level
Background:
Faculty members from River HomeLink, Battle Ground and Prairie high schools, and district administrators have submitted proposals for courses they would like to offer beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
The new courses are listed below. The staff recommending these courses are shown in parentheses.
The new course proposals can be accessed by clicking on the above links.
Presenter:
Scott McDaniel
Director of Technology Services
Background:
In December of 2022, Police Chief Mike Fort, City of Battle Ground, approached the district regarding a federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant they were pursuing, part of which could be used to improve security in schools within the city limits. The grant was structured to provide funding for the installation of an enhanced public safety radio system within our school buildings. Following the initial work with the city, Technology Services conducted a study of all schools to assess the signal strength of radios and found that four schools within the city limits failed. Those four schools are Battle Ground High School, Daybreak Middle School, Daybreak Primary School and Chief Middle School.
In mid-September 2023, Meagan Lowery, the city’s finance and information services director, notified us that their grant application had been accepted and that the district would be a sub-recipient of their grant in the amount of $300,000. In the event not all improvements can be completed with the project funds, the city, in consultation with the district, shall determine the priority of the improvements to be made.
We ask that the board approve the publication of the attached Request for Proposal to provide for the installation of a Public Safety Distributed Antenna System at Battle Ground High School, Daybreak Middle School, Daybreak Primary School and Chief Umtuch Middle School.
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.