September 10, 2008 Board Meeting - Spokane Public Schools

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December 1, 2010CANCELLATIONSNoneMotion: Garret Daggett moved to approve the Consent Agenda, including theSupplemental Report.Second: Jeff BiermanVote: Yes - 5; No – 0NEW BUSINESSTeaching and Learning ServicesAlternative Learning Experience (ALE)Ms. Karin Short, associate superintendent for Teaching and Learning Services, together withMs. Kristin Whiteaker, director of Instructional Technology, provided an update of alternativelearning experience (ALE) programs in Spokane Public Schools. ALE programs offeredcurrently include The Enrichment Cooperative (TEC), Spokane Virtual Learning (SVL), contractbasedlearning, On-Track Program, as well as Skills Center academic support. The ALE Annualreport was presented to the board and program requirements were reviewed.Dr. Stowell noted that the ALE program has been very successful and further commented thatprograms have been moved from the Bryant Campus to allow room for ALE expansion. With 30-40 students on a waiting list at this time, additional expansion may be considered.Director Douthitt shared comments that he received at the Reach for the Future dinner about ahigh percentage of home-schooled students in Stevens County and wondered if SPS hassatisfied the demand for alternative learning programs. Dr. Stowell felt that Ms. Gwen Harris,principal at Bryant Campus, would say there are untold numbers to draw upon, and thatadditional space would be required before the program could be expanded.Dr. Stowell further noted that the legislature is reviewing ALE rules, and a shift is possible whichwould impact how programs such as this are offered. Ms. Whiteaker and Ms. Harris aremembers of an OSPI committee which will advise the legislature. Additionally, Dr. Stowell notedthat Ms. Harris has formed a consortium with other program leaders in the community and willmeet with legislatures to ensure understanding of issues currently facing the ALE program.Director Treppiedi wondered why the majority of students enrolled in the TEC program were ingrades 5-8. The Running Start program may account for some students leaving the TECprogram when they enter high school.Director Douthitt commented on the recently-signed contract with another district. Ms. Whiteakerconfirmed that SPS now contracts with Tacoma School District, and approximately 100 Tacomastudents are enrolled in SVL. Brief discussion was held regarding opportunities to reachadditional districts; Ms. Whiteaker invited the board to share the district’s success with otherboards. Director Daggett noted there may be an opportunity to share information at a WSSDAwork session.Ms. Short noted that students attending the contract-based education program held atHavermale typically attend one to three hours per week, with the remainder of their classworkdone at home.8
December 1, 2010The On-Track program continues to grow, with room for approximately 100 additional students.This program has an outstanding graduation rate which is a higher percentage rate than allother high schools in the district.The Skills Center Academic Support program is for students who have a passion for CTE.These students are college and career-ready after taking core subjects at the Skills Center.President Chapin thanked Ms. Short and Ms. Whiteaker for sharing information on the ALEprogram, particularly the graduation rates, noting this information is helpful as the board entersbudget planning.School Support ServicesFirst Quarter General Fund Financial UpdateDr. Mark Anderson, associate superintendent for School Support Services, and Ms. LindaMcDermott, executive director for Budget and Finance, provided the first quarter general fundfinancial update.The net total of budget changes from the 2009-2010 budget resulted in an estimatedundesignated fund balance of $7.7 million, as of November 30, 2010. These resources can beused to address additional budget considerations this year, including the contract reopener withthe Spokane Education Association. The district recognizes that the EduJobs funding is onetimeonly, and these funds could be used to mitigate the effects of the “federal funding cliff” thedistrict will experience in 2011-12. The most recent state revenue forecast indicates there is a$905 million revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year, which places all non-basic educationfunding at risk.The current forecast of additional resources available above the adopted budget is $7.7 million.Discussion on the use of these resources should include the strategy for carrying funds forwardto 2011-12. The economic outlook in Washington and the expiration of federal stimulus dollarsputs funding for non-basic education programs at risk. Prudent allocation of resources will helpmitigate the effects of potential statewide budget reductions and the loss of federal stimulusfunds.SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTSuperintendent Stowell reported that the district received the 2010 Robert Fraser Excellence inMasonry Design Award from the Eastern Washington Masonry Producers Association and theMasonry Industry Promotion Group for the John R. Rogers modernization and additions project.BOARD REPORTSStudent Advisor’s Report – Student Advisor Matt LaPlante gave an update on the discussionrelating to student morale at Ferris High School. Also, a blood drive was held today, and itappears staff and students are gearing up for winter break.Legislative UpdateDirector Bierman reviewed the board’s proposed 2011 Legislative Priorities. The first priorityadvocates fully funding basic education.Motion:Second:Bob Douthitt moved to approve the board’s 2011 Legislative Priorities.Jeff Bierman9
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