MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ...

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SELAH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 119
September 25, 2008
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE:
President Todd Trepanier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., notice of said meeting having been
given to the Yakima Herald-Republic and Selah Independent. Todd Trepanier led the flag salute.
Also present were Leanne Liddicoat and Jim Sebree. Dwaine Brown was excused from the meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE:
Superintendent Debra Howard introduced Ryan Smith as a newly appointed Board member. He
has been appointed to Director District #1 as a result of the resignation of Fran Harris. Ryan then
took the oath of office, administered by Superintendent Howard.
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
The Board honored Ann Gloe and Selah Junior High School teacher Bethe Miller for being selected
to receive a Washington State Exemplary Substance Abuse Prevention Award. Ann and Bethe
have worked hard with Selah students in the substance abuse prevention field, particularly in the
area of teen tobacco cessation.
BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATIONS:
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Superintendent Howard shared:
• There is a WSSDA regional meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, from 6:00-8:30 in
Wapato. Jim Sebree indicated he may attend.
• Deb reported that a public relations consultant will be in the District on October 29-30 to
review our current public relations activities and assist us in building a public relations plan.
• Deb asked the Board if they were interested in a joint study session with the Selah City
Council. Agenda items could include the Youth Center, School Resource Officer, vision of the
District/City, infrastructure, etc. The Board indicated interest in meeting with the City Council
but would prefer a 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. start time.
• The Board expressed interest in a team-building/boardsmanship study session with Gene
Sharratt. Deb will attempt to schedule the workshop on a Tuesday or Thursday between
Board meeting weeks.
• Deb advised a brief executive session would be needed at the end of the meeting with regard
to property acquisition.
CONSENT AGENDA:
All items appearing in this consent agenda are adopted by one single motion by the Board.
Generally, consent agenda items are matters which the Board and Superintendent approve in a
routine manner and can be acted upon in one motion to conserve time.

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1) Minutes:
Approved the September 11, 2008 minutes, as presented.
2) Personnel:
Approved as filed.
3) Overnight Travel:
• Kathi Hendrix and students to Dallas, Texas, to attend FCCLA Cluster Meetings, on
November 20-23, 2008.
• Kathi Hendrix and students to Wenatchee, Washington, to attend STAR competition,
on April 1-3, 2009.
• Kathi Hendrix and students to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend National Leadership
meeting, on July 8-17, 2009.
• Heather Fendell and students to Ellensburg, Washington, to attend FCCLA
Executive Council meeting, on November 3-4, 2008.
• Heather Fendell and students to Wenatchee, Washington, to attend FCCLA State
Competition, on March 31-April 3, 2009.
Leanne Liddicoat moved that the Board approve the consent agenda, as presented.
carried.
Motion
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
A) WIAA
Athletic Director Mike Lewis reported to the Board that the WIAA has requested a
“sportsmanship plan” on behalf of Selah High School. The high school has experienced ten
ejections from athletic competitions over the last two years – five for each year. Mike will be
presenting the plan to the WIAA on Monday, September 29. Todd thanked Mike for taking
the matter so seriously.
B) Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Deb provided the Board with a draft proposal for the formation of a Citizens’ Advisory
Committee. The intent of the Committee is to provide input to the Board on district-wide
educational matters. It would be comprised of a broad representation from the community
and appointments would be made by the Board; the Superintendent and one Board member
would also be members of the Committee. Todd expressed the need for such a committee
and is pleased that the process is underway.
The Board requested a few revisions be made to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee By-
Laws. Deb will bring the revised By-Laws back for approval at the October 9 Board
meeting. A list of potential committee members will be provided to the Board at that time
along with recommendations of sectors of the community for representation.
NEW BUSINESS:
A) Policy Review/Revision:
• Policy 2190, Highly Capable Programs – Motion made by Jim Sebree to approve the
revision to Policy 2190, Highly Capable Programs, as presented. Pam shared that work is
continuing on the development of a revised procedure to this policy. Motion carried.

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B) Resolution:
Resolution No. 16-08, In Support of Fair and Equitable State Funding for Schools – Motion
made by Leanne Liddicoat to support fair and equitable funding for Washington State
schools, as presented. Motion carried.
C) Early Intervention Task Force:
The Board discussed the establishment of an Early Intervention Task Force which would be
charged with researching and recommending comprehensive services for Selah’s preschool
population to best prepare them for success as they enter school. Student Support
Services Director, Dana Jones, and Student Support Services Coordinator, Kim Cruzen,
would head up the task force. The Task Force would be comprised of preschool and
kindergarten parents, staff members, and community representatives. A report and
recommendation from the task force would be due to the Board by May 2009. Leanne
Liddicoat moved the Board establish an Early Intervention Task Force to serve the Selah’s
preschool population. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Board recessed at 7:43 pm and went into Executive Session at 7:53 for 5-10 minutes to
discuss property acquisition.
The Board reconvened into the regular meeting at 8:07 pm with no further business appearing
before the Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm.
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President
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Secretary
Dated this 9 th day of October, 2008.
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