September 10, 2008 Board Meeting - Spokane Public Schools

December 1, 2010the Year Award. Ms. Weber highlighted the contributions of this year’s recipient – Ms. KathyWilliams, principal of Ridgeview Elementary. Ms. Williams expressed her appreciation to theboard and to Dr. Stowell, in particular, for her leadership, inspiration, and for always putting kidsfirst.President Chapin congratulated Ms. Williams and commented that the work done in thebuildings is what Spokane Public Schools is about and that the principal sets the tone for theentire building. President Chapin thanked Ms. Williams for her influence and leadership withinher building as well as her peer group.HEARING OF DELEGATES ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDAPresident Chapin invited comments regarding items not on the agenda.Ms. Laurie Rogers addressed the board regarding K-8 math curriculum. She referred to heremail inquiry and the resulting offer for a meeting with Ms. Short and Instructional Programsstaff. As she declined the invitation, Ms. Rogers approached the board for a response. Shepresented the board with a seventh grade student’s math test results and a copy of her emailinquiry.President Chapin expressed appreciation for Ms Rogers’ interest and noted it was evident thatMs. Rogers is passionate about this topic. President Chapin further noted that this topic is noton tonight’s agenda and referred Ms. Rogers back to Teaching and Learning staff.CONSENT AGENDAPresident Chapin asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, including thesupplemental reports.Gifts and GrantsGiftsEd Clark donated 150 tickets to Disney on Ice, valued at $3,450 to Holmes Elementary toprovide a unique opportunity for their students.Matthew Holmes, a senior and eagle scout, donated $550 to the Ferris High School Preschoolprogram to provide additional teaching supplies and equipment.The Ferris High School Dance Team Parent Group donated $625 to the Ferris High SchoolASB/Dance Team to provide assistance in procuring new uniforms.The North Central High School Boosters donated $700 to the North Central High SchoolASB/Boys’ Basketball program to purchase a video/DVD camera, bag, and tripod to use inanalyzing games.The North Central High School Boosters donated $1,500 to the North Central High SchoolASB/Girls’ Basketball program to purchase new uniforms for the team.The North Central High School Boosters donated $1,000 to the North Central High SchoolASB/Wrestling program to assist in tournament fees for the upcoming year.2