Board Meeting Minutes - Evergreen Public Schools

Board of Directors’ Meeting MinutesTuesday, February 7, 2012Page FiveThe Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot (TPEP) is being pushed by various organizations.The argument is that TPEP is a move in the right direction but districts must proceedcautiously. For example, a process to evaluate teachers based on student performancehas yet to be identified.Representative Probst identified levy equalization as a “political football” and urgeddistrict constituents to voice their concerns to their legislators. Superintendent Deedercommented that Southwest Washington has a lot to lose and that Evergreen is the thirdlargest receiver of levy equalization funds in the state.Regarding possible revenue sources/taxes, much more discussion will be taking place inthe legislature.Ms. Bradford stated that she’d attended a Chamber of Commerce “Lunch with Legislators”roundtable session earlier today. Pro-business candidates for the legislature were inattendance, and the tone of the roundtable was generally pro-education.IX.BOARD COMMENTSNo Board comments were presented.X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSNo future agenda items were presented.XI.CITIZEN COMMENTSJenna Kitamura addressed the Board regarding Early Childhood Special Education Services.Ms. Kitamura was invited to attend the Board’s workshop following this evening’s regularmeeting, since a topic on the agenda is an Early Childhood Center Update.XII.RECESSMs. Skelton stated that Director Michael Parsons did not arrive in time for this evening’sregular meeting. Ms. Bradford moved, seconded by Mr. Yuzuriha, to excuse Mr. Parsons’absence. The motion carried unanimously.The regular meeting was recessed at 6:25 p.m. for the signing of documents. Ms. Skeltonstated that the Board would meet in a workshop session in the Green Complex ConferenceRoom beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m. She reviewed the topics to be discussed at theworkshop and noted that members of the audience were welcome to attend. She alsonoted that a closed executive session to review the applications for the Director District #1School Board vacancy would follow the workshop.XIII. WORKSHOPThe Board met in its workshop from 6:43 p.m. until 8:44 p.m. Director Michael Parsons

Board of Directors’ Meeting MinutesTuesday, February 7, 2012Page Sixarrived and participated in the workshop.A. Early Childhood Center UpdateTom Nadal, Executive Director of Elementary Education; Gaelynn Mills,Coordinator of the Early Childhood Center; and Sue Steinbrenner, Director ofFacilities; presented an update and answered questions from the Boardregarding plans for the Early Childhood Center.B. Superintendent’s UpdateSuperintendent Deeder updated the Board on a voluntary resolution with theOffice for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding playing fields.XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSIONA. Review of Applications for Director District #1 School Board VacancyThe Board met in executive session from 8:45 p.m. until 9:35 p.m. to review theapplications for the Director District #1 School Board vacancy.XV.ADJOURNMENTAt 9:36 p.m. the regular meeting was reconvened and immediately adjourned.JD:brsPresident, Board of DirectorsSecretary, Board of DirectorsFebruary 28, 2012