PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6:30 p.m. C. L. Booth Education Service Center, 1215 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301 A G E N D A STUDY SESSION – 4:30 P.M. – Legislative Priorities Mr. Steve Christensen/Ms. Marie Sullivan 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Ryan Brault 2. FLAG SALUTE McLoughlin Middle School Principal Dominique Dennis 3. ROLL CALL Ryan Brault Steve Christensen Sherry Lancon Scott Lehrman Amy Phillips Carson Bergstrom Abraham Mendoza Juan Mojica 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION School Psychologists/Farewell to Ryan Brault Ms. Leslee Caul 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 27, 2015 6. AGENDA REVIEW 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. REPORTS/DISCUSSION A. Curriculum Review Committees Update Ms. Michelle Whitney B. iPAL Online Learning Program Update Mr. Brian Leavitt/Ms. Deb Thurston C. Student Travel Procedures Ms. Glenda Cloud 10. ACTION ITEMS A. Resolution 909: Replacement of Expiring Maintenance and Operation Levy Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr. B. Resolution 910: Appointment of Agents Ms. Sarah Thornton C. Resolution 911: WSSDA Annual Conference Attendance Ms. Sarah Thornton D. Pasco School District Board of Directors 2016 Legislative Priorities Mr. Steve Christensen 11. CONSENT AGENDA A. Personnel Ms. Robin Hay B. Warrant Approval Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr. C. 2 nd Reading Policies: Update and Consolidation of Policies 2120, 2121, Ms. Sarah Thornton 2310, and 2311 D. Acceptance of the Pasco Facility Task Force Report Mr. Randy Nunamaker E. Overnight Student Travel-Chiawana High School Speech and Debate Club to Ms. Glenda Cloud the Central Valley Bear Brawl Competition in Spokane, WA 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.110 14. ADJOURNMENT
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
C. L. Booth Education Service Center, 1215 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301 A G E N D A
STUDY SESSION – 4:30 P.M. – Legislative Priorities Mr. Steve Christensen/Ms. Marie Sullivan 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Ryan Brault 2. FLAG SALUTE McLoughlin Middle School Principal Dominique Dennis 3. ROLL CALL Ryan Brault Steve Christensen Sherry Lancon Scott Lehrman Amy Phillips Carson Bergstrom Abraham Mendoza Juan Mojica 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION School Psychologists/Farewell to Ryan Brault Ms. Leslee Caul 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 27, 2015 6. AGENDA REVIEW 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. REPORTS/DISCUSSION A. Curriculum Review Committees Update Ms. Michelle Whitney B. iPAL Online Learning Program Update Mr. Brian Leavitt/Ms. Deb Thurston C. Student Travel Procedures Ms. Glenda Cloud 10. ACTION ITEMS A. Resolution 909: Replacement of Expiring Maintenance and Operation Levy Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr. B. Resolution 910: Appointment of Agents Ms. Sarah Thornton C. Resolution 911: WSSDA Annual Conference Attendance Ms. Sarah Thornton D. Pasco School District Board of Directors 2016 Legislative Priorities Mr. Steve Christensen 11. CONSENT AGENDA A. Personnel Ms. Robin Hay B. Warrant Approval Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr. C. 2nd Reading Policies: Update and Consolidation of Policies 2120, 2121, Ms. Sarah Thornton
2310, and 2311 D. Acceptance of the Pasco Facility Task Force Report Mr. Randy Nunamaker E. Overnight Student Travel-Chiawana High School Speech and Debate Club to Ms. Glenda Cloud
the Central Valley Bear Brawl Competition in Spokane, WA 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.110 14. ADJOURNMENT
X REPORT 1ST READING DISCUSSION 2ND READING ACTION REQUIRED
OBJECTIVE:
To recognize PSD’s school psychologists, listed below. To thank Board President Ryan Brault for his service to the students and employees of the Pasco School District and to our community through his volunteer service.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Nov. 9-13 is School Psychologist Week. Geanette Brumbaugh Judy Cushman Eli Fernandez Duane Franks Lora Fritz Dawn Heinecke Pedro Gonzalez Leland Graham Valerie Herron Justin Kelly Stella Leatham Gene Lemmon Jo Marr-Coles Gloria Matz Lori Olberding Erin Ransdell Darren Hansen Alex Moss Nov. 10 will be Mr. Brault’s last meeting as a member of the board.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES: N/A PROJECTED COSTS: N/A BUDGET CODE: N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A
NEXT STEPS: N/A
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Pasco School District No. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 6:30 p.m. C. L. Booth Education Service Center, 1215 West Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301
M I N U T E S STUDY SESSION – 4:30 P.M. – Pasco Facility Task Force Report Mr. Randy Nunamaker CALL TO ORDER Mr. Brault called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Mr. Brault introduced Longfellow Elementary Principal Claudia Serrano who introduced students Brayan Ayala Cervantes, Annie Ramirez, Ernee Martinez, John Gonzalez and Julietta Villegas. These students are currently featured artists in the community. Ms. Serrano also introduced elementary art teacher Wendy Weber who helped inspire these artists and the families of the students who were present. The students then led the flag salute. Student Representatives Carson, Mendoza and Mojica presented each student with a Pride of Pasco pin. Mr. Brault made his opening statement on policy and procedure. PRESENT Board of Directors Administrators Ryan Brault, President Saundra Hill, Superintendent Scott Lehrman, Vice President Glenda Cloud, Deputy Superintendent Steve Christensen, Member Liz Flynn, Assistant Superintendent Sherry Lancon, Member Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent Amy Phillips, Member Michelle Whitney, Deputy Superintendent Carson Bergstrom, Student Representative Abraham Mendoza, Student Representative Juan Mojica, Student Representative Audience Mark Rudeen Leslee Caul Claudia Serrano Sheri Mitchell Richard Job Lance Dever Randy Hayden Jamie Southworth Steve Allen Heidi Redfield Kim Marsh Brian Ace Elvira Ramirez Randy Nunamaker Marie Yim Ernee Martinez Marie Martinez Ernee Martinez, Sr. Angelo Martinez Matilda Fiqueres Eligio Gonzalez John Gonzalez Adacila Cervantes Eleaza Ayala Brayah Ayala Cristian Ayala Jennifer Ayala Victor Meyas Alma Duran John Weisenfeld Raul Sital Megan Nelson Debbie Kibling Kristi Docken Tim Sullivan Duke Mitchell Jamie Bacon Jennifer Collins Susan Sparks Josette Mendoza Kathy Wright LeAnn Nunamaker Mike Miller Valerie Aragon Meredith Taylor William Stillwell Wendi Manthei Diana Cissne Megan French Gregory Olson Natallie Howard
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Desiree Hall Cynthia Morris Dora Noble Julietta Villegas Annie Ramirez APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Lancon moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 23 and regular meeting of October 13, 2015 as presented. Mr. Christensen seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken as follows; the motion carried. Mr. Brault – Yes Mr. Christensen – Yes Ms. Lancon – Yes Mr. Lehrman – Yes Ms. Phillips – Yes AGENDA REVIEW Ms. Hill stated that the executive session should be corrected to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and (1)(g). AUDIENCE COMMENTS John Weisenfeld thanked staff for making it possible for middle and high schools to get things printed from home, however, is in hopes that elementary teachers can also be given the means to do the same. Lance Dever thanked the board on behalf of the PHS Boosters and marching band for the reconsideration of their overnight trip last week. It is greatly appreciated. COMMUNICATIONS All board members and student representatives attended the Curie Elementary dedication and had high praise for students and staff involved in the event. Ms. Phillips and Ms. Lancon shared their support for the PHS band trip this past weekend at the Everett Festival of Bands and their gratitude for our music program. Mr. Christensen participated in Mock Interviews at PHS this past week and will be doing the same Thursday morning at CHS. Mr. Mojica was a Mustang Roundup volunteer and helped by giving out candy to elementary students. He invited everyone to the upcoming Gravel Pit game between PHS and CHS and the cross country event in Spokane this coming weekend. Mr. Mendoza has been meeting with Natural Helpers on how to decrease bullying in his school. He thanked teachers, especially Ms. Barrett, for helping him so much with his college essay. Mr. Bergstrom is finalizing applications for college and completed his Cornell application. He had the opportunity to speak to several of PHS students regarding the band trip that was reconsidered and appreciated getting their feedback on the topic as they made their position clear. He then shared that information with the board in the special meeting where the trip was reconsidered. He was able to take the ACT with Juan this week and is excited for the game on Friday. Mr. Lehrman visited Chess classrooms, focusing on the deaf education program. Students and staff were friendly and engaging. He thanked Ms. Noble for her flexibility. He also participated in the Twain Harvest Festival by judging decorated cakes and helped decorate for the haunted hallway. Mr. Brault also judged cakes at Twain. He expressed his appreciation to the students for their emails and feedback that the board reconsider student travel for the PHS marching band and color guard. He
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noted that the students communicated very respectfully and thanked Carson for sharing the students’ perspective. Ms. Hill reminded the board of the upcoming McClintock Dedication on Thursday, October 29. Mr. Christensen excused himself from the open meeting at 6:50 p.m. for personal reasons and returned at 7:21 p.m. at the close of the STEM Update. REPORTS/DISCUSSION 1st Reading Policies: Update and Consolidation of Policy 2120, 2121, 2310, and 2311 – Ms. Thornton reported that in April 2015, WSSDA issued a comprehensive update to the policy formerly titled “Curriculum Development.” The updated policy recognized that the curriculum is now the state standards and that the focus has shifted from curriculum design to selection of instructional materials and course design to support the standards. The policy language and procedures in the standing need to be updated in relation to the new standards. Therefore, the following changes are recommended for the board’s consideration:
• Policy 2120 Curriculum Development is re-titled “Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials.” The language is modified consistent with the WSSDA model policy. Language regarding the role of the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) is more detailed than the model policy. Procedures will also be re-titled and updated.
• Policies 2121 Curriculum Adoption and 2311 Selection, Adoption, and Deletion of Instructional Materials are being deleted. Necessary language is either consolidated into 2120 or procedures to 2120.
• Policy 2310 Instructional Resources is retitled “Library Media Centers” consistent with the WSSDA model policy. There are minor revisions to the policy language.
Capital Projects Update – Mr. Nunamaker gave an overview of the Capital Projects Department activities and projects to meet the needs of Pasco School District students. He also gave a progress update on the 2013 bond projects that have been completed and are yet to be done. He thanked Mr. Marsh for his hard work in getting three new schools built and 22 portable classrooms in place for the 2015-16 school year. Discussion followed. Mr. Lehrman requested an update on how the lease agreement is going for New Horizons High School and how the Twain parking area is looking. STEM Update – Ms. Nelson reported that on October 14, 2014 the board was given a STEM presentation in regards to the Why, What and What’s happening in our district around STEM. This report was an update of the many current STEM instructional initiatives as well as upcoming initiatives. Student Travel Protocols – Ms. Cloud reported that Policy 3700, Student Travel, requires that travel which takes students out of state or is planned to keep students out of district overnight must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors. Information on the policy and reasons for student travel was shared.
The board was asked to provide direction to staff to develop student travel protocols that will provide clear guidance to school and district staff involved in student travel opportunities. Mr. Lehrman suggested that some kind of limit on a day trip be set for the safety of the students and drivers. For example, a trip becomes an overnight trip if the students do not get home by a certain time. Mr. Christensen and Ms. Phillips expressed a preference that their children be home for Sunday activities with family and therefore would like to see Sunday travel eliminated as much as possible, but realize that it is not always possible. More discussion followed. Ms. Hill stated that they will summarize what has been heard, get the feedback of students, administrators and principals and bring it back to see if the intent of the board was captured.
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ACTION ITEMS 2016 Maintenance and Operation Levy – Mr. Howard Roberts reported that the mission tonight is to finalize the levy amount and advertised estimated levy rate and to instruct bond counsel to prepare a ballot for the February 9, 2016 replacement levy. Mr. Roberts conducted a study session on levy scenarios in early October. Tonight’s presentation is a follow up on the previous presentation with a request for direction from the board for next steps and instructions to prepare the ballot resolution accordingly. Mr. Roberts introduced Jim McNeil, bond counsel for the district who gave a brief overview of the legal requirements of a levy election, i.e. purpose of the levy, call for a special election, and set the amount to be collected per assessed value. Discussion followed on whether the levy rate should remain the same or be increased to accommodate the new PAE contract pay requirements. Mr. Christensen wanted it on record that while he is opposed to raising taxes, he is not sure that cutting other programs to pay for the contract is appropriate. With the commitments that have been made for salaries and benefits, he has a concern with whether or not there will be adequate funding for other functions. Mr. Roberts emphasized that if local voters pass the levy, the district will also collect approximately $15M in state levy equalization money to compensate for Pasco’s low per pupil assessed value. If the local levy fails, the district also loses the state dollars. Sixty-five percent of levy and levy equalization funds go for teaching and learning, including employee compensation, 27% goes to support services, such as utilities, transportation and school security, and 8% goes to academic and athletic teams and clubs. Mr. Lehrman moved to direct staff to prepare a levy election based on Scenario 1 collecting $23,950,000 in 2017 and $24,800,000 in 2018 at an estimated rate of $4.50 per thousand dollars of assessed value. Ms. Phillips seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken as follows; the motion carried. Mr. Brault – Yes Mr. Christensen – Yes Ms. Lancon – Yes Mr. Lehrman – Yes Ms. Phillips – Yes CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Lancon moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Lehrman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows; the motion carried. Mr. Brault – Yes Mr. Christensen – Yes Ms. Lancon – Yes Mr. Lehrman – Yes Ms. Phillips – Yes Approved Consent Agenda items include: • Personnel – approval of routine personnel items as amended • Warrants
• Warrant Date: October 6, 2015 • General Fund warrants numbered 238413-238482 and 238499 in the amount of $698,165.52 • Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 238483-238493 in the amount of $278,602.33 • Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 238494-238498 in the amount of $2,187.17 • Warrant Date: October 7, 2015 • General Fund warrants numbered 238500-238579 in the amount of $623,190.44 • Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 238580-238583 in the amount of $7,329.57 • Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 238584-238591 in the amount of $22,282.30 • Warrant Date: October 30, 2015 • Payroll Fund warrants numbered 238592-238687 in the amount of $39,959.30
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• Warrant Date: October 9, 2015 • General Fund warrants numbered 238688-238831 in the amount of $336,027.33 • Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 238832-238842 in the amount of $441,596.78 • Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 238843-238856 in the amount of $59,007.71 • Warrant Date: October 16, 2015 • General Fund warrants numbered 238857-238996 in the amount of $1,166,981.14 • Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 238997-239007 in the amount of $386,727.50 • Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 239008-239018 in the amount of $24,723.33
• Interagency Agreement for School Resource Officer Between Pasco School District and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
• Portables 2015 Change Order No. 3 • Contract with CKJT for the Stevens Site Improvements Phase II • Pasco School District Bus Barn Expansion Change Order No. 1 • Architect and Engineering Recommendation for Twain Elementary Parking Improvements
McClintock STEM Elementary School Change Order No. 6 • Delta High School Change Order No. 5 • 2015-2016 School Calendar – Negotiated Revision • Out of State Student Travel – Chiawana High School Students to Eastern Oregon University Preview
Day in La Grande, OR • Overnight Student Travel – McLoughlin Middle School FCCLA State Officer meeting in Kennewick,
WA • Overnight Student Travel – Chiawana, Pasco and Delta High School Students to Washington State
School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) 2015 Annual Conference in Bellevue, WA • Overnight Student Travel – Ochoa Middle School Natural Helpers to National Prevention Network
Conference in Seattle, WA • Overnight Student Travel – Chiawana High School Ambassadors of Lakeview Achieving Success
(ALAS) Students to the 2015 Annual National Prevention Network Conference in Seattle, WA • Out of State Overnight Student Travel – Chiawana High School Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de
Aztlan (MEChA ) Club to the 2015 Washington State University Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education (CASHE) Conference in Pullman, WA
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Hill stated the next meeting is scheduled for November 10 and will include a visit to the Battelle Science Center at 4:30 p.m. A bus will be reserved to transport or we can carpool. She invited anyone who wants to participate to be here about 4:15. The regular meeting will include updates on curriculum and iPad, a resolution for the levy, student travel protocols and acceptance of the PFTF recommendations. We will also address legislative priorities. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board went into executive session at 9:02 p.m. according to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and (1)(g). The session is expected to take approximately 15 minutes and will include no action. General Counsel Sarah Thornton was in attendance. ADJOURNMENT The Board of Directors adjourned at 9:12 p.m. President of the Board Secretary of the Board
OBJECTIVE: Provide an update of the ongoing work of the ELA and Mathematics Curriculum Review Committees.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Pasco School District has identified curriculum review and adoption as a priority. In addition, the 2015-2017 PSD/PAE contract language outlines a timeline for reviewing K-12 ELA and Mathematics during the 2015-2016 school year with remaining subject areas review and adoption commencing during the 2016-2017 school year. This contractual obligation fits into a large systemic interest of implementing a comprehensive curriculum management system.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION:
NEXT STEPS:
Curriculum Review Committees
Update
November 10, 2015 Michelle Whitney, Deputy Superintendent
Putting students first to make learning last a lifetime Celebrating academics, diversity, and innovation
Setting the Purpose and Establishing Procedures
• Setting the Purpose • Purpose • Deadlines
• Co-developed Meeting Schedule • Communication Protocol
• Top 3 • Questions and Answers • Points of Contact
Common Language of Instruction
• Training • WSU Professors
• Dr. Amy Roth McDuffie • Dr. Sara Newcomer
Developing the Filters
• Identify the components of each curriculum area
• Narrowing the Focus • System wide expectations • Values • Criteria
CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Michelle Whitney PRESENTER: Deb Thurston
REPORT 1ST READING DISCUSSION 2ND READING
ACTION REQUIRED
OBJECTIVE: Provide an update of the K-12 Online Internet Pasco Academy of Learning (iPAL).
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Pasco School District School Board approved the expansion of the online program last May. The program was serving students from grades 6-12, with expansion to K-12. Beginning this fall, iPAL hired a K-8 teacher and moved the program to the McLoughlin campus in a larger facility previously known as the “Blue Gym.” This expansion provides another public school option for Pasco families.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION:
NEXT STEPS:
iPAL Online Learning Program Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
iPAL on McLoughlin Campus
Program Overview
• Lab Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Staffing: 2.9 Certificated, .5 Classified • K-12 – FuelEd Curriculum • Promotion of program to Homeschoolers and online families
OBJECTIVE: At the October 27, 2015 board meeting information regarding student travel protocols related to weekend trips was presented. Input from the board at that meeting was used to develop the procedures that are being presented.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Board Policy 3700, Student Travel, requires that travel which takes students out of state or is planned to keep students out of district overnight must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors. Procedures are being recommended that will be used in the future.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION:
NEXT STEPS:
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 3700P
STUDENTS
Student Travel
School administration will consider the following components to determine whether to submit student trips for board approval for extra-curricular activities.
1. Time out of school a. Protecting instructional time is a primary district priority
2. Duration of the event a. Activities scheduled as a part of the event on more than one day
3. End time of the event 4. Type of event
a. Academic b. Athletics c. Extra-curricular
5. Consideration of events where there are similar or comparable events that are geographically closer.
6. Time of year 7. Location
a. Distance from the school and the ability to provide additional support for emergencies or unexpected circumstances
8. Transportation (flight, rental, car, bus, or other) 9. Housing arrangements/accommodations 10. Age and maturity level of students including behavior, academic, and attendance
history 11. Fit within the risk parameters covered by district insurance 12. Budget source and available dollars 13. Field trips
a. Integration with the curriculum and coordinated with classroom activities that enhance its usefulness
b. Provides learning experiences in an environment beyond the classroom
School administration will consider the advantages, disadvantages, and benefits to the students of returning students back to Pasco on a schedule that allows for at least one full day at home on a weekend within the above considerations and any other circumstances that might apply to a specific situation. Students should return home from an event on the same day especially if arrival in Pasco is scheduled prior to midnight.
The staff member proposing the overnight trip must meet with the school principal or designee to describe the purpose and circumstances of the trip and request approval prior to discussion with
students or parents. Requests to extend a stay beyond when the event concludes or depart for a trip early should be justified by an educational purpose, experience or opportunity. It is the school administrator’s responsibility to determine the submission to the board for approval.
Each student participating in a field trip must return a permission slip signed by his/her parent/guardian prior to participating in the trip.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain board approval of Resolution No. 909 to submit to the voters on February 9, 2016, a proposition for a replacement maintenance and operations levy. The proposition authorizes tax collections of $23,950,000 in 2017 and $24,800,000 in 2018 at an estimated rate of $4.50 per thousand dollars of assessed value, the same advertised rate as the 2014 levy.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) At its October 27, 2015 meeting the Board directed staff and special counsel to prepare a replacement levy resolution using the above levy collection amounts and estimated levy rate.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 909, Replacement of Expiring Maintenance and Operation Levy, as presented.
NEXT STEPS: Upon approval the resolution, including ballot language, will be filed with the Franklin County Elections Office for the election of February 9, 2016.
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
REPLACEMENT OF EXPIRING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY
RESOLUTION NO. 909
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016, of a proposition authorizing a tax levy to be made annually for two years commencing in 2016 for collection in 2017 on all of the taxable property within the District of $23,950,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and in 2017 for collection in 2018 of $24,800,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, all in excess of the maximum tax levy specified by law for school districts without voter approval, for the District’s General Fund, the proceeds of such levies to be used to pay part of the essential expenses of maintenance and operation, all as more particularly set forth herein; designating the District’s Executive Director of Fiscal Services and special counsel to receive notice of the ballot title from the Auditor of Franklin County, Washington; and providing for other matters properly related thereto, all as more particularly set forth herein.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 10, 2015
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 909
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016, of a proposition authorizing a tax levy to be made annually for two years commencing in 2016 for collection in 2017 on all of the taxable property within the District of $23,950,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and in 2017 for collection in 2018 of $24,800,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, all in excess of the maximum tax levy specified by law for school districts without voter approval, for the District’s General Fund, the proceeds of such levies to be used to pay part of the essential expenses of maintenance and operation, all as more particularly set forth herein; designating the District’s Executive Director of Fiscal Services and special counsel to receive notice of the ballot title from the Auditor of Franklin County, Washington; and providing for other matters properly related thereto, all as more particularly set forth herein.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows:
Section 1. Findings and Determinations. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, Washington (the “District”), takes note of the following facts and hereby makes the following findings and determinations:
(a) Calendar year 2016 is the last year of collection of the District’s current two-year General Fund maintenance and operation tax levy, which was authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 869, adopted by the Board on October 22, 2013, and a special election held and conducted within the District on February 11, 2014.
(b) With the expiration of the District’s current two-year General Fund maintenance and operation tax levy, it appears certain that the money which will be available for the General Fund for the school years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 will be insufficient to permit the District to meet the educational needs of its students and pay essential expenses of maintenance and operation support thereof not funded by the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, educational programs, student services and operations, all as more particularly set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, during such school years, and that it is necessary that a replacement excess tax levy of $23,950,000 be made in 2016 for collection in 2017, and $24,800,000 be made in 2017 for collection in 2018 for the District’s General Fund to provide the money required to meet those expenses.
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(c) The District’s proposed two-year General Fund maintenance and operation tax levy authorized in this resolution provides for approximately the same purpose as the District’s expiring two-year General Fund maintenance and operation tax levy.
(d) The District is authorized pursuant to Article VII, Section 2(a) of the Washington Constitution and Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) 84.52.053 to submit to the District’s voters at a special election, for their approval or rejection, the proposition of whether the District shall levy excess property taxes for support of the District’s essential maintenance and operation expenses.
Section 2. Calling of Election. The Auditor of Franklin County, Washington, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the “Auditor”), is requested to call and conduct a special election in the District in the manner provided by law to be held therein on February 9, 2016, for the purposeof submitting to the District’s voters, for their approval or rejection, the proposition of whether a replacement General Fund maintenance and operation tax levy shall be made annually for two years commencing in 2016 for collection in 2017 on all of the taxable property within the District of $23,950,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and in 2017 for collection in 2018 of $24,800,000, the estimated dollar rate of tax levy required to produce such an amount being $4.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, all in excess of the maximum tax levy specified by law for school districts without voter approval. The exact tax levy rate may be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the taxable property within the District at the time of the levy.
Section 3. Use of Levy Proceeds. If the proposition authorized by this resolution is approved by the requisite numbers of voters, the District will be authorized to levy excess property taxes and use the proceeds of such levies to meet the educational needs of its students and pay essential expenses of maintenance and operation support thereof not funded by the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, educational programs, student services and operations, during the school years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, all as may be authorized by law and deemed necessary by the Board. Pending the receipt of those taxes, the District may issue short-term obligations pursuant to chapter 39.50 RCW or contract indebtedness pursuant to RCW 28A.530.080. Upon receipt, the District may use those taxes to repay such short-term obligations or indebtedness, all as may be authorized by law and deemed necessary and advisable by the Board.
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Section 4. Form of Ballot Title. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071, the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION 1
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
REPLACEMENT OF EXPIRING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY
The Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 909, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operations. This proposition would authorize the District to meet the educational needs of its students by levying the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for essential maintenance and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington, including educational programs, student services and operations:
Collection Year
Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000
Assessed Value Levy Amount2017 $4.50 $23,950,0002018 $4.50 $24,800,000
all as provided in Resolution No. 909. Should this proposition be approved?
LEVY . . . YES LEVY . . . NO
Section 5. Authorization to Deliver Resolution to Auditor and Perform Other Necessary Duties. The Secretary to the Board (the “Secretary”) or her designee is directed to: (a) present a certified copy of this resolution to the Auditor no later than December 11, 2015; and (b) perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to submit to the District’s voters at theaforesaid special election, for their approval or rejection, the proposition of whether the District shall levy excess property taxes for support of the District’s essential maintenance and operation expenses.
Section 6. Notices Relating to Ballot Title. For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot title required by RCW 29A.36.080, the Board hereby designates the (a) District’s Executive Director of Fiscal Services (Howard Roberts), telephone: 509.546.2650; fax: 509.543.6707; email: [email protected]; and (b) special counsel, Foster Pepper PLLC (Jim McNeill), telephone: 509.777.1602; fax 800.533.2284; email: [email protected], as the individuals to whom the Auditor shall provide such notice. The Secretary is authorized to approve changes to the ballot title, if any, deemed necessary by the Auditor or the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 7. General Authorization and Ratification. The Secretary, the District’s Executive Director of Fiscal Services, the President of the Board, other appropriate officers of the District and special counsel, Foster Pepper PLLC, are severally authorized and directed to take such actions and to execute such documents as in their judgment may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this resolution. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this resolution in furtherance of and not inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.
Section 8. Severability. If any provision of this resolution shall be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then such provision shall be null and void and shall be separable from the remaining provisions of this resolution and shall in no way affect the validity of the other provisions of this resolution, or of the levy or collection of excess property taxes authorized herein.
Section 9. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, Washington, at a regular open public meeting thereof, held this 10th day of November, 2015, the following Directors being present and voting in favor of the resolution.
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DirectorATTEST:
Saundra L. HillSecretary to the Board of Directors
CERTIFICATION
I, SAUNDRA L. HILL, Secretary to the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County, Washington (the “District”), hereby certify as follows:
1. The foregoing Resolution No. 909 (the “Resolution”) is a full, true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District (the “Board”) held at the regular meeting place thereof on November 10, 2015, as that Resolution appears on the minute book of the District, and the Resolution is now in full force and effect; and
2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a sufficient number of members of the Board present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of November, 2015.
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SAUNDRA L. HILLSecretary to the Board of Directors
OBJECTIVE: To update the district’s appointment of agents authorized to receive notices of claims for damages.
BACKGROUND: RCW 4.96.020 requires the governing body of each local government entity to appoint an agent to receive any tort claim for damages. The district is also required to post a standard tort claim form on its website. The appointment of agents needs to be updated to reflect the roles of current district staff.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve Resolution 910 as presented, appointing Saundra Hill, Michelle Whitney, and Glenda Cloud as agents authorized to receive notice of claims for damages.
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Resolution No. 910 Appointment of Agents
WHEREAS, RCW 4.96.010-020 requires the Board to appoint an agent for purposes of receiving notice of claims of damages; and WHEREAS, The Board has selected Saundra L. Hill, Superintendent of Pasco School District No. 1 to assume the role of agent for purposes of receiving notice of claims of damages; and WHEREAS, The Board has selected Michelle Whitney, Deputy Superintendent of Pasco School District No. 1 and Glenda Cloud, Deputy Superintendent of Pasco School District No. 1 to assume the role of agents in the alternative for purposes of receiving notice of claims of damages in cases where the superintendent is not available to receive service; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1, hereby appoints to act on behalf of the Board as agent for receiving notice of claims of damages:
Or in the alternative: Saundra L. Hill Michelle Whitney Superintendent Deputy Superintendent C.L. Booth Education Service Center or Glenda Cloud 1215 W. Lewis Street Deputy Superintendent Pasco, WA 99301 C.L. Booth Education Service Center
1215 W. Lewis Street Pasco, WA 99301 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name and address of these agents appointed above shall be recorded with the Franklin County Auditor. Adopted this 10th day of November, 2015 at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Pasco School District No. 1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS __________________________________ Ryan Brault, President
__________________________________ Scott Lehrman, Vice President __________________________________ Steve Christensen, Member __________________________________ Sherry Lancon, Member __________________________________ Amy Phillips, Member ATTEST:_______________________________________________ Saundra L. Hill, Superintendent and Secretary of the Board
OBJECTIVE: To authorize newly elected board members to attend the upcoming 2015 WSSDA Annual conference.
BACKGROUND: This authorizes newly elected school board members to attend the upcoming WSSDA conference, and that expenses of the representatives will be covered by the district.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve Resolution 911 as presented.
WHEREAS school directors are elected before but take office after the Annual Conference of the Washington State School Directors’ Association; and WHEREAS it is to the advantage of the District to have its directors and directors-elect attend the workshops and orientation programs at the Conference and to exchange ideas with school directors from elsewhere in the state; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that those persons newly elected in November of each election year to the Pasco School District board of directors are hereinafter designated to attend the Annual Conference of the Washington State School Directors’ Association as representatives of the district; and BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that expenses of the representatives shall be paid by the district in amounts and in the manner permitted by the law, and the directors and representatives shall make a conference report to the Board at a future regular board meeting. ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 2015. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: _____________________________________ Ryan Brault, President _____________________________________ Scott Lehrman, Vice President _____________________________________ Steve Christensen, Member _____________________________________ Sherry Lancon, Member _____________________________________ Amy Phillips, Member ATTEST:___________________________________________________ Saundra L. Hill, Superintendent and Secretary of the Board Resolution No. 910 WSSDA Annual Conference Attendance, November 10, 2015
TOPIC: Pasco School District Board of Directors 2016 Legislative Priorities
CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Saundra Hill PRESENTER: Steve Christensen, Legislative Representative
REPORT 1ST READING DISCUSSION ACTION REQUIRED
OBJECTIVE: Review and approve Pasco School District Board of Directors 2016 legislative priorities as discussed with Marie Sullivan, Legislative Advocate.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events)
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: NA BUDGET CODE: NA
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the 2016 legislative priorities as presented.
Request Board approval of the following personnel actions. All salary amounts are based on the negotiated agreement between the Pasco School District and the Pasco Association of Educators.
OBJECTIVE: Obtain board approval of accounts payable warrants for 2015-2016 General, Capital Project, Associated Student Body, and Transportation Vehicle funds.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) All district warrants are subject to board approval. Policy 7322 allows the district to issue accounts payable warrants in advance of board approval. In the event any claim is disapproved, the auditing officer and superintendent will cause the claim to be recognized as a receivable and pursue collection until the funds are collected or until the board approves the claim.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES: N/A PROJECTED COSTS: N/A BUDGET CODE: N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move the following District payments be approved:
Warrant Date: October 23, 2015 General Fund warrants numbered 239019-239233 in the amount of $840,212.54 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 239234-239244 in the amount of $215,535.03 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 239245-239268 in the amount of $78,359.83
Warrant Date: October 30, 2015 Payroll Fund warrants numbered 239269-239353 in the amount of $119,745.02
Warrant Date: October 30, 2015 General Fund warrants numbered 239354-239653 in the amount of $7,365,814.18 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 239654-239658 in the amount of $32,114.61 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 239659-239675 in the amount of $15,638.89
OBJECTIVE: These policies are being presented for second reading and approval.
BACKGROUND: This is a continuation of our process to review and revise board policies. In April 2015, WSSDA issued a comprehensive update to the policy formerly titled “Curriculum Development”. The updated policy recognized that curriculum is now the state standards and that the focus has shifted from curriculum design to selection of instructional materials and course design to support the standards. Standing district policies related to curriculum development and selection have not been changed since 1994-1997. Some of the policy language and procedures have become outdated and obsolete. Therefore, the following changes are recommended for the board’s consideration: Policy 2120 Curriculum Development is re-titled “Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials”. The language is modified consistent with the WSSDA model policy. Language regarding the role of the IMC is more detailed than the model policy. Procedures will also be re-titled and updated. Policy 2121 Curriculum Adoption and 2311 Selection, Adoption, and Deletion of Instructional Materials are being deleted. Necessary language is either consolidated into 2120 or procedures to 2120. Policy 2310 Instructional Resources is re-titled “Library Media Centers” consistent with WSSDA model policy. There are minor revisions to the policy language
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve policy 2120 and policy 2310 as presented and to delete policy 2121 and policy 2311 as presented.
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INSTRUCTION Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials The board recognizes its responsibility for the improvement and growth of the educational program of the schools. To this end, the course designs shall be evaluated, adapted and developed on a continuing basis. Instructional materials shall be selected to ensure alignment with state learning standards and enable all students to master foundational skills and knowledge to achieve college and career readiness. Definitions For the purpose of this policy and procedure, the following definitions will apply:
1. “Course Design” is the process that includes identifying and sequencing essential content supporting students’ skill development towards state learning standards. Course design involves providing appropriate instructional materials, professional development, and support systems for teachers as they implement the course.
2. “Instructional Materials” are all materials designed for use by students and their teachers
as learning resources to help students to acquire facts, skills, and/or to develop cognitive processes. These instructional materials, used to help students meet state learning standards, may be printed or digital, and may include textbooks, technology-based materials, other educational media, and assessments. They may carry different licensing types from open to all rights reserved. For the purposes of this policy, there are five categories of instructional materials:
a. “Core Instructional Materials” are the primary board adopted instructional resources for a given course. They are provided to all students to help meet learning standards and provide instruction towards course requirements.
b. “Alternative Core Materials” are the primary instructional materials for a given
course that are used with a subset of students. These materials are intended to replace board adopted core materials and may be used for specialized course offerings or flexible learning environments.
c. “Intervention Materials” are designed to support strategic or intensive
intervention for students who are at risk of not meeting established learning standards. Intervention materials are used with students to accelerate progress toward particular learning goals based on systematic assessment, decision-making, and progress monitoring.
d. “Supplemental Materials” are used in conjunction with the core instructional
materials of a course. These items extend and support instruction. They include, but are not limited to, books, periodicals, visual aids, video, sound recordings, computer software and other digital content.
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e. “Temporary Supplemental Materials” are those items used in conjunction with the core instructional materials of a course that are of interest or value for a short period of time and are chosen within district-established guidelines. They are not intended to supplant the adopted curriculum nor be used on a regular instructional basis. Examples might include timely articles from relevant, reliable sources, websites, or news broadcasts. The use of temporary supplemental materials for time periods of over one school year may require consideration of the material as either part of the core instructional material for a course or supplemental material for the course depending on the nature and scope of the material.
3. “Instructional Materials Committee” (IMC) is the body that makes core instructional
materials adoption recommendations to the Board of Directors based on superintendent-established procedures and state law. IMC review and approval of curriculum committee recommendations is required prior to school board adoption.
Course Design The superintendent or designee will establish procedures for course design that:
1. Provide for the regular review of selected content areas and implementation of any suggested changes.
2. Provide for involvement of community representatives and staff members at appropriate times.
Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials The primary objective in selecting instructional materials is to implement, enrich and support the educational program of the schools. All instructional materials will be selected in conformance with:
1. Applicable state and federal laws; 2. Board-adopted initiatives and goals, and state learning standards; and 3. Procedures established by the Instructional Materials Committee which address the
criteria detailed in the corresponding procedure 2120P. The board is responsible for the adoption of all core materials and alternative core materials used in the district. The superintendent, or designee, will establish procedures for core material, alternative core, and intervention material selection and adoption using criteria around evidence-based practices. The superintendent will ensure that a listing of all core instructional materials used within the school curriculum is maintained in the district and is available for public review either in-person or online. The intent of the board is that the superintendent delegate responsibility for examining, evaluating, and selecting all supplemental and temporary supplemental materials to the professional staff of the district. This includes preparing all student reading lists. Staff will rely on reason and professional judgment in the selection of high quality supplemental materials that
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align to state learning standards and are appropriate for the instructional program and developmental level and interests of their students. The board expects the certificated and noncertificated staff to support fully the approved instructional materials. Principals are expected to provide leadership to staff in implementing approved programs. Teachers are encouraged to use professional judgment, initiative, and creativity in adapting the use of instructional materials to the individual needs of students. Legal References: RCW 28A.230 Compulsory Course Work and Activities 28A.150.230 Basic Education Act—District school
directors responsibilities 28A.320.230 Instructional materials—Instructional materials committee 28A.405.060 Course of study and regulations— Enforcement 28A.640 Sexual equality WAC 392-44-010 Responsibilities related to instruction 392-190-055 Textbooks and instructional materials— Scope—Elimination of sex bias Adoption Date: November 10, 2015
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INSTRUCTION Curriculum Adoption The board is responsible for assuring that a quality program is offered which is consistent with the expectations of the parent(s) or guardian(s), community and students of the district. Courses of study and/or program offerings must reflect the needs of students and be consistent with expectations of parents and community members. As needs change, program offerings must respond. At the beginning of each school year, the superintendent shall advise the board of any program changes, additions or deletions that are planned for the year. With the exception of certain music and physical education classes which may have specific entry level performance standards and human sexuality classes or portions thereof, all classes, including but not limited to, health, physical education, industrial arts, business, vocational-technical and home economics, shall be accessible to students regardless of sex. In addition, all courses of study shall provide equitable opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, marital status, or handicapping condition. Legal References: RCW 28A.330.100(5) Additional powers of board WAC 392-190-050 Course offerings – Generally – Separate sessions or groups permissible Adoption Date: April 26, 1994
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INSTRUCTION Library Media Centers Each school shall be provided with a variety of books and other learning resource materials to meet the unique needs of the students. Materials purchased to meet the unique needs of students include materials written in languages other than English. A library/media center will be used to support and extend the classroom program of instruction. Print and non-print materials, audio-visual equipment and supplies, and other instructional aids will be catalogued in a manner that will enable such materials, equipment, and supplies to be accessible to students and teachers throughout the school year. Each center will be appropriately staffed to assist teachers and students in the use of the collection as well as in the production of teacher and/or student developed materials and shall be so arranged as to encourage individualized and group learning through a wide variety of experiences. Library/media staff will assist students and teachers in securing materials from other sources. The superintendent shall establish procedures for the selection of materials. Citizens who wish to express a concern about specific material included in the collection may do so according to district policy and procedure. Cross References: Board Policy 2120 Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials Legal References: RCW 28A.320.240 School Library Media Programs—Stocking of libraries—Teacher--Librarians WAC 392-204-020 School library media program Adoption Date: November 10, 2015
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INSTRUCTION Selection, Adoption and Deletion of Instructional Materials The board is legally responsible for the selection of all instructional materials used in the district. When instructional materials are recommended through curriculum committees, board approval is required before materials may be purchased for use in the district. The responsibility for preparing all student reading lists and for examining, evaluating and selecting all supplementary materials is delegated to the professional staff of the district. Textbooks shall be adopted by the board prior to their use in schools except for trial-use texts of a pilot nature, which may be authorized by the superintendent for use for a period of no more than one school year prior to board adoption. Materials approved for trial use shall be restricted to classes specified. The success of the Pasco School District in meeting the needs of students and teachers depends to a great extent upon the quantity, range, and quality of the instructional materials available for use. Every effort shall be made to provide textbooks, library books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other instructional resources essential to an effective instructional program on all levels of difficulty. The students of the district shall have the right to consider controversial issues, to have free access to information, to study under educators in situations as free from prejudice as possible, and to form, hold, and express their own opinions without jeopardy of school relationships. Educators shall recognize responsibility to guide discussions and class procedures with thoroughness and objectivity, to acquaint students with the need to recognize opposing viewpoints, the importance of fact, the value of tentative judgment, and the virtue of respect for conflicting opinions. All educators who have properly followed the process outlined in this policy and procedures for selection and adoption of instructional materials shall have the protection of acting within adopted school board policy.
The Instructional Materials Committee
The instructional materials committee shall review and approve the recommendations of curriculum adoption committees for all textbook selections prior to school board adoption. The committee shall consist of representatives of the district professional staff, including representatives from district curriculum committees, and other members of the community as deemed appropriate by the superintendent, provided that parent membership shall make up less than one-half of the total membership of the committee as is consistent with state law. Members shall have three-year staggered terms. Temporary appointments of one year or less may be made to fill vacancies.
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The instructional materials committee shall serve as a hearing board at the request of the superintendent when a formal complaint has been received at the district level regarding instructional materials.
Criteria for the Selection of Instructional Materials
The primary objective in selecting instructional materials is to implement, enrich and support the educational program of the schools. All instructional materials shall be selected in conformance with: A. Applicable state and federal laws, and B. The stated goals and objectives of the district.
Deletion of Instructional Materials
When a citizen objects to the use of instructional materials and wishes to have those materials deleted from use, the complainant must complete Form 2311, Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials. The superintendent will convene the Instructional Materials Committee to consider the complaint and provide a written response to the complainant. The complainant may appeal the superintendent’s decision to the board of directors. (See 2311P, Page 4 of 4)
Conditions for Loan and Sale of Instructional Materials
Free textbooks and other instructional materials may be made available for loan to students when, in the judgment of the board members, the best interests of the district will be served by such a decision. The professional staff will maintain records necessary for the proper accounting of all instructional materials and will set forth conditions for student replacement of lost or badly damaged materials. District instructional materials which students are not required to own may be made available to students who wish to purchase them. New and used materials currently utilized in the instructional program will be sold at the replacement cost of each item. Used materials no longer in basic or supplementary use will be sold at a price reflecting the depreciated value of the materials. Instructional materials that do not meet current district standards for subject content, sex balance, ethnic content or are not repairable may be declared obsolete by the superintendent and disposed of consistent with district procedures.
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Cross References: Board Policy 7251 Surplus property Legal References: RCW 28A.320.230 Instructional materials – Instructional Materials committee RCW 28A.150.230 Basic Education Act of 1977 – District school directors as Accountable for proper operation Of district – Scope – Responsibilities – Publication of Guide RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality Mandated for Public Schools WAC 392-190-055 Textbooks and instructional materials Adoption Date: April 26, 1994
OBJECTIVE: For the Board to accept the Pasco Facilities Task Force report as presented in the October 27, 2015 Board Study Session.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events)
The Task Force goal was to provide recommendations and priorities on district facility needs for the next bond. Additionally the Task Force would recommend a timeline for the next bond to be run. The Task Force met ten times since January 2015 and spent two hours at each meeting with the final report provided at the October 27, 2015 Board Study Session.
POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE: SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to accept the Pasco Facilities Task Force Report as presented.
NEXT STEPS: Next Study Session January 12, 2016 consideration of bond priorities.
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Agenda Item Summary
AGENDA ITEM NO. : 11E BOARD MEETING DATE: November 10, 2015
TOPIC: Overnight Student Travel-Chiawana High School Speech and Debate Club to the Central Valley Bear Brawl Competition in Spokane, WA
OBJECTIVE: To secure Board approval for overnight student travel.
BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Victoria Hyde, Chiawana High School Speech and Debate Club Advisor, is seeking permission for overnight travel for students involved with the CHS Speech and Debate Club Central Valley Bear Brawl competition in Spokane, WA occurring on November 13-15, 2015.
Students traveling on this trip arrive in Pasco in the early morning hours on a Sunday.
PROJECTED COSTS: $2268.00 Per Event BUDGET CODE: Academic Competition
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move the overnight travel for students involved with the CHS Speech and Debate Club Central Valley Bear Brawl competition in Spokane, WA occurring on November 13-15, 2015 be approved as presented.
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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Trips with Students
Name of School, Group and Advisor: Chiawana High School Speech and Debate Team Advisor—Victoria Hyde
Purpose of Trip: Attend Central Valley Bear Brawl Speech and Debate Competition
Date of Trip: Friday-Saturday November 13 - 15, 2015
Location of Event (include venue) Central Valley High School Spokane WA
Method of Transportation: (If staff member is driving, provide proof of Type II license)
2 vans - Victoria Hyde and Amanda Ramirez have a Type II license School bus – if available
Staff Chaperoning and Parent Volunteers (Must have one chaperone for every 15 students)
Victoria Hyde, Amanda Ramirez, Ricardo Hernandez, additional chaperone to be determined
Cost Detail:
Transportation
Lodging (6 rooms for CHS+driver)Registration Meals (8 students X 21.00)
Other (specify) 2 Subs/Friday PM
Total cost entire event per student
$900.00 Hotel Name, Location and Phone Number
La Quinta Inn & Suites Spokane Valley 3808 North Sullivan Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Phone: 1-509-893-0955 Fax: 1-509-252-3988
$750.00 $300.00 $168.00 $150.00
$2268.00 Emergency Contact Phone Number(s) Victoria Hyde, 406-471-4129
Budget Responsibility (club, students, fund-raisers, etc.) Speech and Debate Team/ District Budget Code (0149)
ITINERARY: (include time and location of departures/arrivals, location of events, beginning and ending times of events, etc.)
November 13, 2015 12:00 PM Depart from Chiawana High School 2:30 PM Arrive in Spokane, have lunch 3:00 PM Tournament begins 10:00 PM Depart CVHS and check in at hotel November 14, 2015 6:45 AM Depart hotel for CVHS for competition 7:00 AM Tournament begins 11:00 PM Depart CVHS for food and home November 15, 2015 2:00 AM Arrive at Chiawana High School
Students attending (see attached Vehicle Departure Form/Student Roster) You are required to carry student emergency contact information with you on the trip.
Submitted by: Name/Date Victoria Hyde, 10/19/15
Approved by: Name/Date John Wallwork, 10-21-15
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NFL National Qualifying Tournament Friday-Saturday, November 13-14, 2015
Itinerary: 12:00 PM—Depart- Chiawana High 2:30 PM—Arrive in Spokane and find lunch 2:45 PM—Registration 3:00 PM—Tournament 10:00 PM—Depart Central Valley High School. Eat, check in to hotel. 11:00 PM—Bed check 6:45 AM—Depart hotel 7:00 AM—Rounds Begin 10:30 PM—Awards 11:00 PM—Depart for food and home
We will stay at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Spokane Valley 3808 North Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Phone: 1-509-893-0955 Fax: 1-509-252-3988 Breakfasts will be at the hotel, which also has a pool and fitness center.
Things for you to do: • Practice your pieces • Bring writing utensils and paper as needed • Bring homework or a book to read • Plan to attend some of the other competition sessions so you’ll know what you might want to try
next time. • Keep track of your event times and locations. • You will be provided with $21 for this trip.
Things to know:
You represent Pasco School District Treat any school we go to with respect (remember to clean up after yourself) You may NOT leave the high school unless you have directly spoken with Mrs. Hyde If you miss your round—you will be assessed a fine on your ASB account Dress professionally: Guys—slacks and button shirt with tie Girls—dress slacks; dresses; skirts Remember, you don’t want your clothes to distract Hair: Ladies and Gentlemen—make sure hair is out of your face; clip it back if needed
If you need to contact Mrs. Hyde call or text (406) 471-4129
Round 5 OPF/OLD 9:00 AM IE Rd 1 10:30 AM Congress Finals A 10:30 AM Debate Round 5 - 6 12:30 PM IE Rd 2 2:00 PM Debate Elims 1 2:00 PM Congress Finals B Open 4:00 PM IE Rd 3 5:30 PM Debate Elims 2 6:30 PM Debate Elims Single Flighted Events 7:30 PM IE Finals 8:30 PM Debate Elims 4/ CX Elims 3 10:15 PM (?) Awards
Organization:
Periods missed:
Type of Vehicle (District bus, van, private): Departure Time: 12:00 PM2 vans Return Time: 2:00 AMAdvisor/Driver per vehicle:
ID# Last Name First Name Phone Present?15508 Easterday Baylee 547-297514575 Garcia Malene 366-706114382 Harrod Eric 713-318814531 Johnson Spencer 542-101540800 Winn Monica 542-069221207 Iverson Dayne 948-661543090 Gualco Dierdra 801-845-8088
Victoria Hyde, Amanda Ramirez, Ricardo Hernandez, TBD Victoria Hyde, 406-471-4129
Chiawana High SchoolVehicle Departure Form/Student Roster
Chiawana High SchoolSpeech and Debate
Central Valley High School, Spokane, WA Periods 5-7 on November 13Dates of Travel: November 13-15, 2015
