September 10, 2008 Board Meeting - Spokane Public Schools

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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
December 1, 2010The North Central High School Boosters donated $800 to the North Central High SchoolASB/Cheerleading program to purchase new sweat suits for the team.Wells Fargo Foundation donated $1,000 to Shadle Park High School’s ASB/Boys’ Basketballprogram, matching the previous donation from Rick Gaebe, to further enhance the entire boys’basketball program.Grant/Entitlement ApplicationsThe Career and Technical Education Department applied for a state grant through OSPI in theamount of $50,000. If successful, the monies will be used to increase the number of biomedicalcourses at high schools through the development of staff and infrastructure.Spokane Public Schools Foundation – Salk Middle School applied for a private grant throughthe Spokane Public Schools Foundation in the amount of $508.06. If successful, the funds willbe used to support the Reading Incentive Plan for Salk students by encouraging and increasingtheir reading practice through the use of electronic sources.School’s Out Washington – The Express Childcare Program applied for a federal grant throughSchool’s Out Washington in the amount of $3,000. If successful, the monies will be used toprovide professional development and additional science supplies and materials.Grant/Entitlement AwardsCarl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Act – The Career & Technical Education Departmentreceived a federal grant through OSPI in the amount of $285,736. The funds will be used toprovide program support and curriculum development, including professional development,program infrastructure, staffing, and career and college readiness.Title II, Part A, Teacher/Principal Training and Recruiting – The Staff Development Departmentreceived a federal grant through OSPI in the amount of $1,957,925. The monies will be used toincrease the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and districts improveteacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified.Washington FIRST Grant – Rogers High School received a state grant through OSPI in theamount of $7,000. The funds will be used to support the purchase and construction of theRogers’ Robotics team robot, as well as support the team travel expenses to the SeattleRegional competition.Washington FIRST Grant – Havermale High School received a state grant through OSPI in theamount of $7,000. The monies will be used to support development of the Havermale Roboticsteam, as well as the purchase and construction of the LC Robotics team robot and team travelexpenses to the Seattle Regional competition.Title III, Limited English Proficient – The Special Programs Department received a federal grantthrough OSPI in the amount of $207,379. The funds will be used to ensure that students withlimited English proficiency, including immigrant children and youth, develop English proficiencyand meet the same academic content and academic achievement standards that other childrenare expected to meet.Immigrant Competitive – The Special Programs Department received a federal grant throughOSPI in the amount of $50,000. The monies will be used to provide educational services foreligible immigrant children in elementary and secondary public and non-profit private schools.3
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