The board secretary or recorder will call roll of board members.
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Student voice is an opportunity for Associated Student Body (ASB) reports, student initiatives, achievements and recognitions. Students from CAM Academy and River HomeLink will be present to provide highlights on the great things happening at their schools.
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Board Members
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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 members are Ted Champine and Terry Tate. 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
Debbie Johnson 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. The tour schedule for the next two months follows:
| Daybreak Primary School | Group 3 | January 9, 2024 | Need to Reschedule |
| Chief Umtuch Middle School | Group 1 | January 12, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Captain Strong Primary School | Group 2 | January 12, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Glenwood Heights Primary School | Group 1 | February 9, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Laurin Middle School | Group 2 | February 9, 2024 | Upcoming |
| Daybreak Middle School | Group 3 | February 13, 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 |
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An opportunity for board members to report out on their activities associated with their respective positions.
Presenter:
Denny Waters
Superintendent
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Denny Waters will provide periodic updates on events and/or recognitions throughout the district.
Presenter:
Shelly Whitten
Deputy Superintendent
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Shelly Whitten will provide an update to the Board on the Teaching and Learning Department. In addition, there will be a presentation on special education programming given by Kellie Clay, executive director of special services, and Jen Goodwin, director of special services.
Presenter:
Michelle Reinhardt
Executive Director of Human Resources
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A human resources report will be provided to the Board by Michelle Reinhardt.
Presenter:
Michelle Scott
Chief Financial Officer
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Michelle Scott will give an update to the Board on finances.
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Kevin Jolma
Executive Director of Facilities
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Kevin Jolma will give the Board an update on current projects.
Presenter:
Amanda Richter
Director of Communications & Community Outreach
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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.
Minutes become official after approval by the Board.
Minutes become official after approval by the Board.
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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.
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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.
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Projects deemed complete and ready for acceptance by the school board as per the attached Request for Approval. This action protects the district from obligation to reimburse a subcontractor who files a lien after this 45-day period. This acceptance is required pursuant to RCW 60.28.011 and RCW 39.08.030.
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The Jim Tangeman Center provides day treatment services to those students whose unique behavioral needs cannot be met within the Battle Ground School District.
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Presenter:
Cheri Dailey
Director of Risk Management and Business Operations
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Request the School Board to formally adopt by Resolution the following parts of the Clark Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (CRNHMP):
Formal adoption is required to receive final plan approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
In 2016, the County and 16 jurisdictional partners began a project to complete a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). The Board formally adopted that plan on April 10, 2017, by Resolution No. C-17.
FEMA requires NHMP to undergo a complete review and update every five years, and once updated the plan must complete the formal State and FEMA review and participating jurisdiction adoption process. The local review and update were completed in April 2022, and the State and FEMA Region 10 have completed their pre-adoption review and committed to approve the plan upon receiving documentation of its adoption by participating jurisdictions.
Once adopted by participating jurisdictions and final approval is received from FEMA, the result will be an approved multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard mitigation plan that meets federal mandates in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) and establishes eligibility for hazard mitigation project funding under the hazard mitigation assistance grant program, which provides pre and post-disaster grant opportunities.
Public Engagement
The planning update process included a 30-day Public Comment Period (Nov 7 - Dec 9, 2022) with notice posted on the district website, the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) website, and in The Columbian. There were no public comments received.
Budget Impact
There is no immediate budget impact.
With the adoption of the updated NHMP, Battle Ground School District will be eligible to apply for specified grants.
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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.