PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors ......PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 6:30 p.m. C. L. Booth Education Service

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

C. L. Booth Education Service Center, 1215 W. Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301 A G E N D A

BOARD RETREAT – Noon to 4:30 p.m. Board Priorities STUDY SESSION – 4:30 p.m. 2017-2018 Budget Workshop

1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Scott Lehrman 2. FLAG SALUTE Student Board Representatives Christana Craig, Vanesa Quiroz and Angel Rocha

3. ROLL CALL Steve Christensen Sherry Lancon Scott Lehrman Amy Phillips Aaron Richardson Christana Craig Vanesa Quiroz Angel Rocha

4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 25, 2017 6. AGENDA REVIEW7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS8. COMMUNICATIONS

9. REPORTS/DISCUSSIONA. Continuum of Services Spectrum, Hi-Cap, Advanced Placement, Mr. Erich Bolz College in the High School B. Community Connections Mrs. Michelle Whitney

10. ACTION ITEMSA. Appointment of Pro/Con Committees for Voters’ Guide Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr.

11. CONSENT AGENDAA. Personnel Ms. Robin Hay B. Warrant Approval Mr. Howard Roberts, Jr. C. Sale of Surplus Property Franklin County Tax Property Mr. Randy Nunamaker/Mr. Kim Marsh

Parcel No. 116-170-032 D. Overnight Student Travel – Pasco High School Gaining Early Mr. Erich Bolz/Mrs. Suzanne Hall

Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to the 2017 Student Ambassador Summer Retreat in Pullman, WA

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.11014. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting Minutes July 25, 2017 1

Pasco School District No. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

C. L. Booth Education Service Center, 1215 West Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301 M I N U T E S

CALL TO ORDER President Lehrman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by an opening statement on policy and procedure.

FLAG SALUTE Mr. Lehrman introduced student board representatives Christana Craig, Vanesa Quiroz and Angel Rocha. The students then led the flag salute.

Mrs. Whitney administered the oath of office to new student representatives Christana Craig, Vanesa Quiroz and Angel Rocha for the 2017-18 school year.

PRESENT Board of Directors Administrators Scott Lehrman, President Michelle Whitney, Superintendent Amy Phillips, Vice President Erich Bolz, Assistant Superintendent Steve Christensen, Member Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent Sherry Lancon, Member Aaron Richardson, Member Christana Craig, Student Representative Vanesa Quiroz, Student Representative Angel Rocha, Student Representative

Audience Mark Rudeen Randy Nunamaker Mark Garrett Ashley Fischer Robin Hay Susan Sparks Roger Lenk Jennifer Collins Kathy Wright Natallie Howard Kim Marsh Mike Robbin Phil Koestner Zachery Schrader Alfredo Avila Eric Arrila Melisa Reid Lance Dever Glenda Cloud Jeff Peterson Mary Houf Dave Houf John Weisenfeld Greg Olson Ramiro Q Emily Maloney Jennifer Melendrez Jamie Southworth Heidi Redfield Trevor Macduff Maria Lee Valerie Roffeus Krissa Peterson Nathan Grimm Howard Roberts, Jr. Jim McNeil

Administer Oath of Office to New Student Representatives – Superintendent Whitney swore in student representatives Christana Craig, Vanesa Quiroz and Angel Rocha for the July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 term. The board took a few minutes for students to introduce and have photos taken with family members commemorating the occasion.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Lancon moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 27, 2017 as presented. Dr. Richardson seconded the motion; the motion carried. AGENDA REVIEW Mrs. Whitney stated that there were no changes to the agenda. She also confirmed that there will be an executive session according to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Litigation. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr. Lehrman explained that questions and comments are welcome after each report pertaining to the topic covered at that time. He then opened the floor for comments on any other topics. Jamie Southworth, past Pasco Citizens for Better Schools Chairman announced that she would be stepping down from the lead position and passing it on to Marcia Stillwell and Meredith Andros. Courtney Stenson and Emily Maloney will also continue to serve on this committee as they move forward to support the upcoming bond proposal. Mr. Lehrman shared his appreciation of Ms. Southworth’s contribution as well as for all those who serve on this committee. Emily Maloney expressed concerns about not having representation from all neighborhoods serving on the board of directors. She suggested that the board rezone districts to include a representative from each of the five district neighborhoods. She also shared concerns about the district being at risk of legal fees if we do not do so. Mr. Lehrman and Mrs. Phillips thanked her for her comments and stated that they would discuss the matter with the board at a future public meeting. Michelle Smith, teacher at NHHS congratulated Angel Rocha and presented her with balloons and flowers on behalf of New Horizons High School for being chosen as a student representative. COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Richardson thanked the public for their comments. He addressed Ms. Maloney stating that while historically the board has been well represented by the Hispanic community in the past, in the last election there were no none who ran. He reported that he spent a couple of days at Scout Camp since the last meeting and a scout pointed out how going to a smaller camp felt more personal and intimate. He equated it with the upcoming bond proposal in that more schools will help alleviate overcrowding. He shared his support of an aggressive facilities plan that will provide the facilities and education our students deserve. Ms. Lancon attended summer graduation at Chiawana and Pasco high schools and congratulated those graduates as well as those who supported them in achievement. Mr. Christensen reported that he was away at Scout Camp so missed the last meeting. He went on to report that there is more news from the legislature regarding school funding. The bad news is that everyone’s property taxes will be going up about 80 to 90 cents/thousand across the state next year. The good news is that the following year they will be going down in our district about $3.00/thousand. We must take the bad before we get to the good. This is all part of the legislation that was passed in the McCleary decision which committed to funding schools. Ultimately in the long run it will be a good thing. We also now have the ability for school districts to buy property outside of the urban growth boundary. That gives us the opportunity to buy other ground that was not available to us before.


About two weeks ago he attended a meeting with the State Legislative Committee for School Directors that he serves on. One of the speakers was a Senate Capital Budget writer who talked a little about Superscap money, which is the money allocated by the state for building additional classrooms for the K-3 class size reduction. For those who may not know, two years ago the legislature allocated $240 million to school districts to use. We applied for funds, but unfortunately, did not get it. One thing he did say is that out of the $240M only about $40M has been spent, so there is a chance that they may require these districts to spend it within an allotted time or the money will be given to someone else. It is a small chance and it at least two years out, but the potential is still out there. Miss Rocha, Miss Quiroz and Miss Craig all expressed their appreciation for being selected to serve as a student representative and shared that they are all looking forward to the coming year. Mrs. Phillips reported that she has made several calls to community members over the past few weeks trying to get a feel for things. She also reported that she served on the interview committee for the new student board representatives and commented on the remarkable stories our students have. She shared that she is confident that those selected will be wonderful choices for the board as they move forward into another school year. Mr. Lehrman reported that he was also able to attend summer graduations for PHS and CHS, and congratulated students for their efforts. He shared that he has been enjoying time with his family over the past few weeks and has also been researching the impact of the new state funding model and bond options. Mrs. Whitney reported that she participated in student interviews and was impressed with the extraordinary group of students who applied. She also stated that there was a common thread between these three young women that was expressed in their interviews. It was the support of their families and mentors/teachers in their lives that have made a lasting impact on them. It is clear that they have had many positive role models in their lives, both in and out of the family unit. Mrs. Whitney announced that Monday is the first day of Leadership Academy and that all staff have been invited to attend a motivational talk by Danny Diaz who was portrayed in the McFarland, USA Disney film about a cross country team from a small town that went on to win numerous state championships due to the role that one teacher/coach had in their lives. Mr. Diaz is currently a counselor for McFarland High School and shares his inspirational story with others. Leadership Academy will take place Monday, July 31 through August 3, 2017. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Recruitment, Induction and Mentoring Update - Mrs. Hay and Mrs. Sparks provided an overview of the district’s recruitment strategy including the philosophy of values based hiring. In addition, the report will cover our mentoring program and the support provided through the BEST (Beginning Educator Support Team) Grant. The district is highly committed to ensuring that there are top quality professionals in every position in the organization. The board gave direction to district staff through its governance model’s operational expectations to:

Support and provide effective training and mentoring designed to increase individual team performance

Ensure that district professional development and mentoring activities are relevant, accessible and focused on continuous improvement of teaching and students learning


To that end, the district has been and will continue to refine its recruitment, induction and mentoring program. Discussion followed. Outrageous Outcome: Extra-Curricular - Mrs. Whitney provided the 5th of five reports to the board with the rationale, baseline benchmark data and key actions associated with meeting our outrageous outcomes – extracurricular activities. The board’s governance model identifies Results Policies which define the outcomes for our direct clients (students) by clarifying the expected organizational outcomes. These policies provide a framework for decision making and focus. Based on the existing District Strategic Improvement Plan which was developed through a collaborative process using:

survey results from over 10,000 students, parents, and staff; input from 201 parent, student, and staff focus groups, and 160 summit participants

The school board worked with district staff and building principals to identify 5 outrageous outcomes for Pasco School District. Results Policies 100% of all 3rd graders will read on grade level in their language of instruction 100% of students will pass Algebra by the end of 9th grade 100% of students are engaged in extracurricular activities 100% of 9th graders will end the school year on track for graduation 100% of students graduate and have a career path Discussion followed. Board Annual Work Plan - Mrs. Whitney updated the board on the annual work plan which is part of the Governing Culture policies. Development and implementation of a board governance model has been a priority for the board since the summer of 2015 guided by the book “Good Governance Is A Choice,” by Randy Quinn and Linda J. Dawson. Coherent governance is the gold standard for school board governance. It is the mission of the board to set goals for and monitor student achievement. Coherent governance tasks the day-to-day operations of the district and the superintendent and allows the board to oversee from the policy level, which directly impacts outcomes across the district. “Good Governance is a Choice” consists of a series of policies creating a values-based system for governance focused on results for the people our organization exists to serve. These policies differ from the 1000s of District policies which are largely compliance based and influenced externally through (RCWs, WACs, etc.). Instead these policies reflect the values of our board and community providing a framework for decision making and accountability. Series of policies including:

Governing Culture Policies Board-CEO Relationship Policies Operational Expectations Policies Results Policies


Audience Comments There were no audience comments on this report. ACTION ITEMS Resolution No. 936 – Bond Election - Mr. Roberts updated the board on the request for adoption of Resolution No. 936, which provides for the submission to the District's voters, at an election to be held on November 7, 2017, of a proposition authorizing the District to issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of no more than $99,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of certain capital improvements to District facilities. At the June 27, 2017 board meeting, the board directed staff to prepare for a November 7, 2017 bond election. Mr. Jim McNeil, the District’s bond counsel, reviewed a draft election resolution and requested board input on potential changes to the project description language. Resolution 936 incorporates that input. The revised ballot title in Section 9 provides more detailed descriptions of the projects that were formerly listed as “…safety, security, health and support services…”. The wording has been changed to “…improve safety at 15 schools; replace roofs; improve transportation and maintenance facilities…”. In summary, bond proceeds will pay the costs of two new elementary schools, two new middle schools (including one to replace Stevens Middle School on its site), improve safety at 15 schools, replace roofs, improve transportation and maintenance facilities and acquire land. Bond counsel, Mr. Jim McNeil of Foster Pepper, reviewed the resolution and was present to answer questions. He thanked the team for their participation in the process of preparing the resolution describing the bond. Mr. Lehrman stated that he would like to summarize the process and make sure that the board still supports what they saw on the bond and then if they have any detailed questions, they can be addressed. He reported that the board ran a bond as a district in February 2017 that did not pass with the supermajority. The board then directed the district to move forward and run a bond in November 2017. In conjunction with that, a community builders group was formed. The community builders group was made up of staff and community members that met and worked with an outside consultant that had walked through all of our buildings and looked at the needs of the district from their point of view. After those discussions, the community builders recommended the scope for a possible bond to the board at a special Board Meeting on June 6, 2017. The board has had multiple study sessions and a special meeting with the community builders to consider their recommendations. At a Special Board Meeting on June 20, 2017 the board asked the district to prepare a bond scenario that did not exceed $100M to include recommendations from the community builders and added items including replacement of leaking roofs, the transportation department upgrades, land for future schools, and safety and security upgrades to the schools. The additional items were recommended by a previous taskforce made up of community members as well. At the June 27, 2017 Board Meeting Mr. Lehrman was absent due to illness and Mr. Christensen was absent due to Scout Camp, but there were three board members present, and at that board meeting the district was directed along with Mr. McNeil to prepare a bond resolution including all projects and items initially discussed at the Special Board Meeting on June 20, 2017, without exceeding $100M. Mr. Lehrman then asked for board discussion to make sure that the board can support this resolution as it is presented.


Lengthy discussion followed which has been summarized below.

Mr. Christensen advocated waiting until February to run a bond that includes two new middle schools and one rebuilt middle school (Stevens). He stated that with the current proposed plan we will have two and possibly three middle schools with over 1200 students in them after moving the 6th graders back to middle school, which is the current plan. He does not believe this is a plan for success. He is in favor of postponing this bond to February in order to take advantage of the changes in the levy rate and funding of schools. He believes that waiting would give us more flexibility to give a tax break to our community while revising it to a larger bond that would include two new middles school and a rebuilt one (Stevens).

Four of the five board members spoke in favor of the proposal as it was presented, citing overcrowded schools as sufficient reason to move forward as soon as possible.

Mr. Lehrman then asked for audience comments on the topic.

Audience Comments John Weisenfeld, teacher, supports running a bond in November citing our neighboring schools are continuing to build and we need more space now. He believes the support is there. We can always run more bonds later. He also understands the debate about where the 6th grade students belong.

Nathan Grimm, taxpayer and Community Builders committee member, does not support running a bond in November. He shared that he felt that more time is needed to create a more complete facilities master plan and discuss the questions still being asked about 6th grade placement and capacity. He believes that the current option will not be sufficient for the long term.

Dr. Richardson stated that he had spoken to several of the community builders group that felt that they did have a plan and that this bond reflects their recommendation. It is understood that the facilities plan will change based on enrollment numbers and funding from legislative decisions.

Nathan Grimm did not agree. He cited Spokane’s long-term plan which includes three bonds, to be run every 6 years which they are communicating to their community well in advance of the ballot.

Mr. Lehrman stated that what the community builders provided us and what we all saw on June 6, 2017 is not a master plan, but the starting point for community builders work towards a long-term facilities recommendation, which would lead to a board approved long-term facilities plan.

Melissa Reed, parent/taxpayer, supports running the proposed bond in November citing that new schools are needed now and believes that we are behind in building adequate facilities.

Mr. Christensen agreed with the fact that space is needed now, but expressed that we also need to do it wisely, stating that this bond proposal only gets us half way to where we need to be to accommodate our students adequately. He also stated that he believes there is a misconception that he does not want to build another middle school, that is not true. He understands the urgency, but agrees with Mr. Grimm that we need a long-term plan that better defines what we are going to do and when we are going to do it, and this is what it looks like.

Roger Lenk, taxpayer, stated that he thinks the district can come up with the funds for building new schools without running a bond, and shared some thoughts. Mr. Lehrman responded by stating that


much of the funds Mr. Lenk has referred to are not available for building, but are restricted to education only (curriculum, salaries, etc.). (The board received an open letter from Mr. Lenk and assured him that the board would have open contact with him to answer these questions). Mr. Christensen stated that he thinks all of us recognize that this money is provided by our taxpayers and our citizens, whether we’re building buildings or educating students, the goal is the same. It is to do right by our students and to use this money wisely. He thanked Mr. Lenk for reminding the board of this and for coming and being a part of this process. Zachary Shrader, teacher, supports the November bond as proposed and putting the 6th graders back into middle schools. He stated that the community can then be informed of the advantages of lower tax rates later and run another bond for more facilities then. He stated that he believes while we may not have matching money for a middle school, we can accumulate match money as we go along, so it’s not now that we submitted, or when we pass the bond, but it is when we submit that money which we would expect is going to be when we build the schools in two or three years from now so we should accumulate more match money, is that accurate? Mr. Nunamaker explained that multiple factors can affect the matching. Mr. McNeil stated that while local rates going down is a reasonable assumption based on what the legislation has communicated, the supreme court still has to weigh in on the current structure and levy rates, which is a huge issue. He confirmed that you can never collect more than what the voters approved. Jamie Southworth, parent/taxpayer, stated that she thought we were up against a November deadline to receive matching funds. She asked if we are still guaranteed the matching funds if it were to get moved to February? Mrs. Whitney explained that we requested to run the bond in November so we would have to reapply if we do not run it in November. Heidi Redfield stated that a bond needs to have something in it for everyone. She supports looking at the suggestions made by Mr. Christensen to look at it further before running the bond. She supports a larger bond that will get the district in better shape overall and cost the voters as little as possible. “The right bond is the bond that will pass.” Lance Dever supports having a more detailed master plan in place before moving forward with a bond. He felt that the Community Builder’s work was rushed and stated that what was presented was not what he would have probably agreed to because he likes to put more thought into things. Mrs. Phillips stated that this is the beginning of the master plan and that work will continue on it. Mr. Christensen asked that the board take another week to discuss the changes in legislature and the impact of future funding that may give the district the opportunity to run a more aggressive bond that would not cost the voters more money in the long term. Mr. Lehrman asked for input from the board members as to whether they wanted more time to contemplate options with a possible meeting this Thursday. Four of five members stated that they felt they had enough information and did not desire to hold another meeting to discuss it further. Dr. Richardson moved to approve Resolution No. 936 as presented, which provides for the submission to the District's voters, at an election to be held on November 7, 2017, of a proposition authorizing the District to issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of no more than $99,500,000 for the


purpose of paying the costs of certain capital improvements to District facilities. Mrs. Phillips seconded the motion. Mr. Christensen asked that he be polled for his vote after all others have responded. A roll call vote was taken as follows; the motion carried. Ms. Lancon – Yes Mr. Lehrman – Yes Mrs. Phillips – Yes Dr. Richardson – Yes Mr. Christensen – No CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Lancon moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mrs. Phillips seconded the motion; a roll call vote was taken as follows; the motion carried. Mr. Christensen – Yes Ms. Lancon – Yes Mr. Lehrman – Yes Mrs. Phillips – Yes Dr. Richardson – Yes Approved Consent Agenda items include:

Personnel-approval of routine personnel items as presented Warrants Warrant Date: June 23, 2017 General Fund warrants numbered 257748-257955 in the amount of $629,987.13 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 257956-257959 in the amount of $6,980.45 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 257960-257981 in the amount of $21,470.29 Warrant Date: June 30, 2017 Payroll Fund warrants numbered 257982-258021 in the amount of $78,140.23 Warrant Date: June 30, 2017 General Fund warrants numbered 258022-258258 in the amount of $7,669,740.03 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 258259-258266 and 258288-258290 in the amount of

$272,617.51 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 258267-258287 in the amount of $72,037.80 Warrant Date: July 13, 2017 General Fund warrants numbered 258291-258429 in the amount of $562,827.54 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 258430-258438 in the amount of $241,367.09 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 258439-258449 in the amount of $11,947.22 Approval of Curriculum Adoption Recommendation for Advanced Placement Sciences Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) School Board Resolution and School

Enrollment for the 2017-18 School Year New Horizons High School Relocation Change Order No. 3 Pasco High School Phase III Change Order No. 8

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mrs. Whitney stated that the next board meeting is scheduled for August 8 and will include a retreat from Noon to 4:30 p.m. followed by a study session from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The regular meeting will include a report that will focus on continuum of services we offer our kids, Spectrum, advanced placement classes and a report that will focus on community connections and the concept of community engagement. Mrs. Whitney removed the executive session requested earlier due to the late hour. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session.


ADJOURNMENT The Board of Directors adjourned at 9:55 p.m. President of the Board Secretary of the Board

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Agenda Item Summary

AGENDA ITEM NO. : 09A BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017

TOPIC: Continuum of Services Spectrum, High Cap, Advanced Placement, College in the High School

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Erich Bolz

PRESENTER: Michelle Whitney

REPORT

1ST READING DISCUSSION 2ND READING ACTION REQUIRED

OBJECTIVE:

To provide the board with information regarding the continuum of instructional services.

BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) This presentation is a first of a series of presentations highlighting our work in defining a seamless continuum of instructional services, also referred to as the diamond of instruction. The continuum starts at the center of the diamond with robust, viable standard-aligned core curriculum and incorporates a continuum of services ranging from highly capable services to district Special Education programs. Tonight’s report focuses on a continuum of highly capable services for our PSD students in grades two through twelve.

POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES:

PROJECTED COSTS: BUDGET CODE:

SUGGESTED MOTION:

NEXT STEPS:

Continuum of Instruction and Intervention

August 8, 2017

Continuum of Instruction and Intervention

CORE CURRICULUM

CORE

CURR

ICULU

M

Core MaterialsCore Materials

Curriculum GuidesCurriculum Guides

Review CycleReview Cycle

Budget PlanningBudget Planning

Foundational Instructional Experience for All Pasco Students

• 2015-2016: K-11 ELA and K-12 Mathematics• 2016-2017: K-12 Physical Education, K-12 Science, 7-12 Social

Studies, K-12 VPA, 7-12 Leadership, 7-12 World Languages, K-8 Technology

• 2017-2018: K-6 Social Studies, 2-6 Highly Capable/Spectrum

• Rigorous Curriculum Design Process• Pasco Curriculum Guides

• 2016-2017: Developed and vetted• Fall 2017: Board Action

• Spring 2017: Financial analysis completed• 2017 and beyond: Curriculum review/renewal assignment

established

PurposePurpose

Criteria for Participation Criteria for

Participation

IdentificationIdentification

OfferingsOfferings

HIGHLY CAPABLE• Meet the needs of students who perform or have the

capacity to perform at significantly advanced levels when compared to others of their ages, experiences or environments

• Unusual depth of understanding, retention of information and transfer of learning

• Capacity to deal with abstract and complex concepts• Ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts• Intense focus and/or concentration• Quick learning with intellectual strength

• Multidisciplinary Selection Committee(s) analyze the following data:

• Standardized cognitive ability test• State/local achievement tests• Washington English Language Proficiency Assessment• Universal Screener

• Students who exhibit highly capable characteristics in both mathematics and English language arts are invited to enroll in Spectrum

• Differentiation through cluster and flexibility grouping

PurposePurpose

Criteria for ParticipationCriteria for

Participation

Characteristics of the Program

Characteristics of the Program

OfferingsOfferings

SPECTRUM Grades 2nd-6th• Meet the needs of students who perform or have the

capacity to perform at significantly advanced levels when compared to others of their ages, experiences or environments in both mathematics and literacy

• Display the Highly Capable characteristics below in both mathematics and literacy:• Unusual depth of understanding, retention of information and

transfer of learning• Capacity to deal with abstract and complex concepts• Ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts• Intense focus and/or concentration• Quick learning with intellectual strength

• Self-contained • Accelerated learning• Compacted curriculum• Self-directed projects and research

• Grades 2-6 Livingston • Grades 2-6 Frost

PurposePurpose


Participation

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular Activities

ADVANCED COURSES at the Middle School

• Provide a continuum of services for students who have been identified as Highly Capable

• Unusual depth of understanding, retention of information and transfer of learning

• Capacity to deal with abstract and complex concepts• Ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts• Intense focus and/or concentration• Quick learning with intellectual strength

• Highly Capable English Language Arts: students who have qualitied for SPECTRUM

• Algebra for High School Credit• Geometry for High School Credit• Enhancement Courses including offerings in Science, Technology,

Fine Arts and Leadership

• Intentional recruiting and identification for extra curricular actives and competitions like: Robotics and Chess

• Explore opportunities to create equitable extra curricular offering across the middle schools

PurposePurpose


Participation



ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP)

• Provide a continuum of services for students who have been identified as highly capable

• Provide an opportunity for students to earn college credit

• Open enrollment• Exploring processes and support for students who opt into

AP courses

• Chemistry• Environmental Science• Psychology• Spanish Language and Culture• English Language Arts• Statistics

• Physics• English Literature• US Government• Biology• Calculus

PurposePurpose


Participation


COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL



• Open enrollment• Exploring processes and support for students who

opt into AP courses

• Mathematic 101• English 101• English105

PurposePurpose


Participation


RUNNING START



• Meet CBC’s entrance requirements

• Credits toward degree of pursuit

College CreditsCollege Credits

AP Courses•Taught by HS teachers•Offered on HS

campus•Syllabus approved by

College Board•Pass AP Exam=CREDIT

AP Courses•Taught by HS teachers•Offered on HS

campus•Syllabus approved by

College Board•Pass AP Exam=CREDIT

College in the HS•Taught by HS teachers•Teachers certified by

college•Syllabus provided by

the college•Pass class=CREDIT

College in the HS•Taught by HS teachers•Teachers certified by

college•Syllabus provided by

the college•Pass class=CREDIT Running Start

•Taught by college staff•Offered on college

campus•Syllabus designed by

college•Pass class=CREDIT

Running Start•Taught by college staff•Offered on college

campus•Syllabus designed by

college•Pass class=CREDIT

College CreditsCollege Credits

AP Courses•We offer 11 advanced

placement courses

AP Courses•We offer 11 advanced

placement courses

College in the HS•15% of junior and

seniors participate

College in the HS•15% of junior and

seniors participate

Running Start•Approximately 200

students participate part or full time

•AA or AAS

Running Start•Approximately 200

students participate part or full time

•AA or AAS


Agenda Item Summary

AGENDA ITEM NO. : 9B BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017

TOPIC: Community Connections

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Michelle Whitney

PRESENTER: Michelle Whitney

REPORT


OBJECTIVE:

To provide the board with a report on what has been done to date to prioritize community connections as an enhancement to our patrons’ experience.

BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events)

This report will include information about:

• The infancy stages of a district level reorganization that prioritizes community connections as an enhancement to our patrons’ experience

• Purpose:

o Prioritize connecting with community as a mindset and a core function of the way we do business

o Align the existing community connection mechanisms with an eye on consistency and efficiency

o Evaluate the effectiveness of current connection mechanisms

• PHASE 1

o Organizational restructuring

o Stakeholder Advisory Group to define PHASE 2

o Website tools

o Connections Team



SUGGESTED MOTION:

NEXT STEPS:

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

August 8, 2017

CONNECTION AS A MIND SET

Mindset

Structures

Tools

• Service• Yes and…• Consistency• Efficiency• Proactivity• Equity

• Action Team for Partnership (ATP)• Parent Advisory Council (PAC)• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)• Parent Education Center• Home Visitors• Counselors• Social Workers

• Our Pasco Promise

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS• Infancy stages of a district level reorganization that prioritizes

community connections as an enhancement to our patrons’ experience

• Purpose:o Prioritize connecting with community as a mindset and a

core function of the way we do businesso Align the existing community connection mechanisms with

an eye on consistency and efficiencyo Evaluate the effectiveness of current connection

mechanisms • PHASE 1

o Organizational restructuringo Stakeholder Advisory Group to define PHASE 2o Website toolso Connections Team

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSWebsite

o About Our Districto Community Tabo Report a Concerno Positively Pascoo Students and Families Tabo Back to School

Appo Social media push in the weeks leading up to school o Short articles about the app in the district newsletters: 411

and Positively Pascoo “Back to School” page on the district websiteo 6,012 people have currently downloaded the app

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSMeet Your Connections Team

Sara Mendoza 6700

Tina HernandezPublic Affairs

2686

Valerie SmithSuperintendent’s Office

2686

Robyn DunnaganOperations

2803

Jolene FrisbeeTeaching and Learning

7927

Gracie Villa-ChimalCommunity Outreach

Revised 08/05/10


Agenda Item Summary


TOPIC: Appointment of Pro/Con Committees for Voters’ Guide

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Howard Roberts, Jr.

PRESENTER: Howard Roberts, Jr.

REPORT


OBJECTIVE:

To appoint members to pro and con committees who are willing to write statements for the Franklin County voters’ guide regarding the District’s November bond proposition.


Franklin County requires jurisdictions placing measures on the ballot to appoint members to pro and con committees who are willing to write statements for the County’s voters’ guide.

An invitation to submit applications was posted on the District’s website and Facebook page. It was also advertised in the Tri City Herald. Committee appointments are limited to three persons for each position. Absent any guidance from the County on criteria for appointment, the District has generally appointed the first three applicants for each position. Accordingly, the below names are those who responded first to the invitation to submit:

Committee Advocating Approval (Pro): Marsha Stillwell, Meredith Taylor, Courtney Stenson

Committee Advocating Rejection (Con): Roger Lenk, Pamela Follansbee, Maria Smith



SUGGESTED MOTION:

For the purpose of writing statements for Franklin County’s online voters’ guide, I move to appoint ____________, ____________ and ____________ to the committee advocating approval and ____________, ____________, and ____________ to the committee advocating rejection of the District’s November 7, 2017 bond ballot measure.

NEXT STEPS: The appointed individuals will be notified and their names will be forwarded to Franklin County Elections. Persons interested in participating in writing a statement but not included in the appointments above can still apply directly to Franklin County Elections. The County’s deadline for receiving pro/con statements is August 18, 2017.


Agenda Item Summary


TOPIC: Personnel Actions

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Robin Hay

PRESENTER: Robin Hay

REPORT

1ST READING DISCUSSION 2ND READING

X ACTION REQUIRED

OBJECTIVE: Board approval of personnel actions as presented in the packet.




SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the personnel actions as presented in the packet.

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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 REPORT FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS – August 8, 2017

CERTIFICATED-ADMINISTRATIVE-COACHING PERSONNEL ACTIONS

7/21/17 – 8/3/17

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.

NAME POSITION ACTION TAKEN EFFECTIVE DATE Bosted, Doug Head Coach Hired 2/26/18 Girls’ Track & Field (coaching contract) Chiawana Brader, Tamara Language Arts/History Hired 8/29/17 Ochoa (provisional contract) Dawson, Amanda Special Education Hired 8/29/17 McClintock (provisional contract) Docken, Maddison Assistant Coach Hired 8/21/17 Dance (coaching contract) Pasco High Gilliam, Rosemary English Hired 8/29/17 Chiawana (provisional contract) Hansen, Amanda SLP Resigned 7/26/17 Booth Henderson, Joseph Math Hired 8/29/17 Chiawana (provisional contract) Hernandez, Maria SLP Hired 8/29/17 Booth (provisional contract) Jones, Melissa 1st Grade Hired 8/29/17 Chess (provisional contract) Joseph, Jolaine Psychologist Resigned 7/31/17 Booth McCue, Earl Head Coach Hired 2/26/18 Boys’ Track & Field (coaching contract) Chiawana Nelson, Julie Interim Assistant Principal Hired 7/31/17 Stevens (noncontinuing administrative contract) Nunez, Sam Assistant Coach Hired 8/21/17 Boys’ Soccer (coaching contract) Chiawana Perkins, Tressa Reading Intervention/ Hired 8/29/17 ELA Coach (provisional contract) Longfellow Ramirez, Martin Assistant Coach Hired 8/21/17 Boys’ Soccer (coaching contract) Chiawana

NAME POSITION ACTION TAKEN EFFECTIVE DATE Reyling, Melissa Special Education Hired 8/29/17 Frost (provisional contract) Sherman, Racheal 5th Grade Hired 8/29/17 Twain (provisional contract) Stewart, Jared Math/Science Resigned 6/16/17 Ochoa Stingley, Charlotte Principal Leave of absence 2017/18 SY Stevens Extended Swanson, Darby English Leave of absence 8/29/17 – 11/28/17 Chiawana Extended Youngs, Nicole 3rd Grade Resigned 7/31/17 McClintock

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 REPORT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS – August 4, 2017

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL ACTIONS 7/21/2017 – 8/3/2017

Request Board approval of the following personnel actions:

NAME POSITION ACTION TAKEN EFFECTIVE DATE

Bell, Jasmine Router/Dispatcher Transportation

Resigned 8/1/17

Smith, Valerie Executive Assistant Superintendent’s Office

Retired 10/31/17

Zambrano, Alma Secondary Intervention & Prevention Specialist

Hired 8/29/17

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Agenda Item Summary

AGENDA ITEM NO. : 11B BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017

TOPIC: Approval of Warrants

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Howard Roberts, Jr.

PRESENTER: Howard Roberts, Jr.

REPORT


OBJECTIVE:

Obtain board approval of accounts payable warrants for 2016-2017 General, Capital Projects, Associated Student Body, and Transportation Vehicle funds.


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: July 31, 2017 Payroll Fund warrants numbered 258450 and 258558-258599 in the amount of $109,088.81 Warrant Date: July 20, 2017 General Fund warrants numbered 258451-258552 in the amount of $453,375.14 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 258553-258555 in the amount of $8,413.77 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 258556-258557 in the amount of $10,446.51 Warrant Date: July 31, 2017 General Fund warrants numbered 258600-258827 in the amount of $7,703,333.06 Capital Projects Fund warrants numbered 258828-258836 in the amount of $52,107.73 Associated Student Body Fund warrants numbered 258837-258842 in the amount of $23,246.01

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Agenda Item Summary

AGENDA ITEM NO. : 11C BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017

TOPIC: Sale of Surplus Property Franklin County Tax Property Parcel No. 116-170-032

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Randy Nunamaker

PRESENTER: Randy Nunamaker/ Kim Marsh

REPORT


OBJECTIVE: To obtain board acceptance of the offer from Sullivan and Rowell to purchase surplus property, Franklin County Tax Property Parcel No. 116-170-032, adjacent to Franklin STEM Elementary School.

BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events):

On April 11, 2017, the Board declared 20.76 acres, Franklin County Tax Property Parcel No. 116-170-032, adjacent to Franklin STEM Elementary School as surplus property. On May 9, 2017, the Board held a Public Hearing and passed Resolution 935: Approval of Sale of Real Property.

On June 13, 2017, the Board approved Valbridge Property Advisors to provide a property appraisal for this property. Valbridge Property Advisors appraised the property at $1,140,762 or $54,950 per acre.

On July 28, 2017 Sullivan and Rowell signed a purchase and sales agreement for $1,390,920 or $67,000 per acre.

District staff and Tippett Land Company, the district broker, recommend accepting the offer of $67,000 per acre with the final sale being contingent on Sullivan and Rowell meeting their feasibility period.



SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the sale of surplus property Franklin County Tax Parcel No. 116-170-032 and to accept the offer of Sullivan and Rowell at a per acre cost of $67,000.

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PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Agenda Item Summary

AGENDA ITEM NO. 11D BOARD MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017

TOPIC: Overnight Student Travel – Pasco High School Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to the 2017 Student Ambassador Summer Retreat in Pullman, WA

CABINET ADMINISTRATOR: Erich Bolz

PRESENTER: Erich Bolz/Suzanne Hall

REPORT


OBJECTIVE: To secure Board approval for overnight student travel.

BACKGROUND: (Pertinent past action/events) Colleen Hall, Pasco High School Washington State University GEAR UP Acting Site Director, is seeking permission for overnight travel for PHS GEAR UP students involved with the 2017 Student Ambassador Summer Retreat to be held August 2 – 3, 2017 at Washington State University located in Pullman, WA.

There will be 7 students attending the summer retreat.


PROJECTED COSTS: $.00 Per Event BUDGET CODE: WSU GEAR UP

SUGGESTED MOTION: I move the overnight travel for PHS GEAR UP students involved with the 2017 Student Ambassador Summer Retreat to be held August 2 – 3, 2017 at Washington State University located in Pullman, WA be approved as presented.

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Crimson Grey

Arrival 10:00 - 10:30 am

Welcoming 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Session 1 12:45 - 2:15 pm

Aligning your PPI with

your role as a Peer MentorMaking Connections

Session 2 2:30-

4:00 pmMaking Connections

Aligning your PPI with

your role as a Peer Mentor

Regroup

4:00-5:00 pm

Dinner

5:00-5:30 pm

Activity

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Improv Show 7:30 - 10:00 pm

Dorm Room Checks 10:45-11:00 pm

Students will arrive to the Pullman campus;

Check-in @ Global Scholars Residence Hall

Walk to Todd Hall (0.3 mile, 2 minutes)

Welcoming/Introduction/Keynote Speaker Misipati "Semi" Bird

Todd 276

Walk to the Southside Café (0.2 miles, 5 minutes)

Lunch

Southside Café

Walk to Todd Hall and Wilson Hall (0.2 miles, 5 minutes)

Scaverger Hunt

Campus commons

Battle of the Airbands - Select song which best expresses your role as a Student Ambassador or

Peer Mentor

Todd 116

Walk to Dorms (0.3 mile, 7 minutes)

Dorm check at 10:45 pm

Todd or Wilson (2 minutes)

Snacks as entering Todd

Lessons into Action

Walk to Southside Café (0.2 mile, 5 minutes)

Dinner

Southside Café

Walk to Todd (0.2 mile, 5 minutes)

Wednesday, August 2

Crimson Grey

Breakfast 7:00 - 8:00 am

Student Panel 8:00 - 8:45 am

Colleges

9:00 - 10:30am

Presentations 10:30 - 12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Session 1 12:45

- 1:45 pm

Managing Senior Year

Todd 204Ethics

Session 2 1:50 -

2:50 pmEthics

Managing Senior Year

Wilson Short 6

Closing

3:00 - 3:50 pm

Check out 4:00 -

4:30 pm

Walk to Todd or Wilson (0.2 mile, 5 minutes)

Meet in front of Todd for snacks

Dorm Checks and Check Out

Walk to Southside Café (0.2 mile, 5 minutes)

Meet in front of Todd for snacks

Closing and Pictures

Lunch

Southside Café

Breakfast

Southside Café

GEAR UP Student Panel

Snacks

Walk to the Southside Café (0.2 miles, 5 minutes)

Presentations

Colleges Tours: College of Arts and Sciences & College of Education

Wednesday, August 2Thursday, August 3

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Trips with Students

Name of School, Group and Advisor: Pasco High School GEAR UP Acting Site Director – Colleen Hall

Purpose of Trip: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) 2016 Student Ambassador Summer Retreat

Date of Trip:

August 2 – 3, 2017

Location of Event (include venue): Washington State University Pullman, Washington.

Method of Transportation: Charter bus – arranged through PSD

Staff Chaperoning and Parent Volunteers: (Must have one chaperone for every 15 students)

Colleen Hall. In addition, there will be 1:10 supervision for all participants from other GEAR UP schools and GEAR UP administration and staff in addition to site managers.

Cost Detail:

Transportation

Lodging

Registration

Meals

Other (specify)

Total cost entire event per student

$0

Hotel Name, Location and Phone Number: Washington State University Global Scholars Residential Hall 600 NE Spokane St Pullman, WA 99164 509-335-4577

$0 $0 $0

$.00 Emergency Contact Phone Number(s): Chuck Hallsted Program Director 509-540-2575

Budget Responsibility (club, students, fund-raisers, etc.): GEAR UP budget – there is no registration cost to attend the event and there are no costs to Pasco School District.

ITINERARY: (include time and location of departures/arrivals, location of events, beginning and ending times of events, etc. Attach additional documentation if necessary.) Please see attached itinerary

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: Colleen Hall 7/28/17

Approved by: Raul Sital 7/28/17

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Reports/Discussions/Updates Staff Action Items Staff Consent Agenda Staff Executive Session Staff

8/22/2017 8/22/2017 8/22/2017 8/22/2017

New Assessment System Budget Adoption HR Approval of Out of Endorsement Assignments RH

Career and College Ready Initiative SH

Approval of Organizational Goals (deadline 1st day of school)

MW SRO Agreement with the City of Pasco ST

Curriculum Renewal/Review Cycle EB

9/12/2017 9/12/2017 9/12/2017 9/12/2017 Enrollment Report and BEA Compliance Report New Strategic Plan MW Annual Approval of Salary

Schedules RH RH

Continuum of Service (interventions, acceleration, SPED)

MW/EB School Improvement Plans CL Minimum Basic Education

Requirement Compliance Report

Resolution: Excess educational space in neighboring districts

Resolution: Diversity Assurances for ES #16 Project

Resolution: Stevens Project is a New in Lieu Project.

9/26/2017 9/26/2017 9/26/2017 9/26/2017 Outrageous Outcomes: Algebra

Levy 2018 Data Byte: MAP: Math School Report: Captain Gray

10/10/2017 10/10/2017 10/10/2017 10/10/2017

WAKids Data (preschool) EB/KD Approval of Carl Perkins Grant Application for the 2017-18 School Year

EB/BL

Outrageous Outcomes: Reading MW

Technology Plan Update MG School Report: Marie Curie

Documents

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors ......PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 6:30 p.m. C. L. Booth Education Service