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 Maple Grove Primary School will be present to provide highlights on the great things happening at their school. The five student speakers are Kenadee Butler, 4th grader; Molly Cobb, 4th grader; Jackson Frimuth, Kindergartener; Tucker Roggencamp, 4th grader; and Brice Welter, 2nd grader.
In addition, we congratulate Elizabeth McAleer for winning top prize in Battle Ground High School's Poetry Out Loud competition. Miss McAleer with be reciting "All Thirst Quenched" by Lois Red Elk.
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Battle Ground High School's Language Arts Teacher & Poetry Out Loud Advisor Heather Smithline will also be in attendance.
Presenters:
Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources
Luke LeCount, Director of Human Resources
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The Employee Recognitions Awards highlight staff members who reflect the district's strategic plan goals. These individuals from all roles represent their school/department and themselves in a positive manner. January's recipients are:
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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:
| Chief Umtuch Middle School | Group 1 | January 12, 2024 | Canceled due to inclement weather. To be rescheduled. |
| Captain Strong Primary School | Group 2 | January 12, 2024 | Canceled due to inclement weather. To be rescheduled. |
| Glenwood Heights Primary School | Group 1 | February 9, 2024 | Completed |
| Laurin Middle School | Group 2 | February 9, 2024 | Completed |
| 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.
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.
Presenter:
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.
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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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Per Policy 2320, student travel requests require board approval if they are overnight trips. Advisors are required to submit all required paperwork at least two weeks in advance to Cheri Dailey, Director of Business Operations and Risk Management. Advisors must clear the trip with their building principal prior to submitting the request to Risk Management. Advisors are required to submit itineraries, budget information, transportation information and learning objectives along with the dates of travel and information on the group of students traveling with chaperones.
Exceptions to the rule are travel requests for state and national tournaments and competitions. The procedures for these types of trips is outlined in Procedure 2320P. Often the tournaments come up quickly and there is not enough time to present the trip to the board prior to the trip. In this case, advisors must submit all paperwork to the Risk Management Officer prior to the trip for approval. The trip is then ratified by board members at their next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Student travel requests are attached.
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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.
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Presenter:
Travis Drake
Director of Instructional Leadership - Secondary Level
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Faculty members from Prairie High School, and district administrators have submitted a proposal for a course, Intensive Math IC they would like to offer beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
Presenter:
Travis Drake
Director of Instructional Leadership - Secondary Level
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Faculty members from Battle Ground High School, and district administrators have submitted a proposal for a course, English IV they would like to offer beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
Presenter:
Travis Drake
Director of Instructional Leadership, Secondary Level
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Policy 2255 Alternative Learning Experience Programs was updated to reflect the addition of Battle Ground Virtual Academy, which was not represented in our policy previously.
There were also clarifications around assessments, enrollment, and the burden of communicating to resident school districts if a choice student (out of district) chooses to drop his/her classes.
Presenter:
Michelle Scott
Chief Financial Officer
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The policy revision is to clarify RCW 28A.330.090 statutory provision requirements of an audit committee. The District has an audit committee and meets the statutory requirement. The Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) recommends this revision as essential.
Presenter:
Michelle Scott
Chief Financial Officer
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The Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) has recommended the changes based on the additional guidance from the State Auditor's Office.
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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.