AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 Monday, November 22, 2010 I. TIME AND PLACE 1. 7 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administration Building II. ROLL CALL 1. Roll call of board members III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. Written communications 2. Scheduled communications 3. Unscheduled communications 4. Community groups and organizations V. RECOGNITION 1. Student recognition 2. Staff recognition 3. Award recognition for the Washington Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences VI. STUDENT PARTICIPATION 1. Mt. Baker Middle School PTA report 2. Auburn High School DECA 3. Requests for travel VII. SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 1. 2010-11 Auburn High School Improvement Plan VIII. PERSONNEL 1. Certificated and classified personnel report 2. Exit interview questionnaire IX. BUILDING PROGRAM 1. Resolution No. 1134 2. Pavement markings and traffic signage project 3. Authorization of award of contract X. FINANCE 1. Vouchers 2. Financial statements 3. Resolution No.1135
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AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408
Monday, November 22, 2010
I. TIME AND PLACE
1. 7 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administration Building
II. ROLL CALL
1. Roll call of board members
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
1. Written communications
2. Scheduled communications
3. Unscheduled communications
4. Community groups and organizations
V. RECOGNITION
1. Student recognition
2. Staff recognition
3. Award recognition for the Washington Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences
VI. STUDENT PARTICIPATION
1. Mt. Baker Middle School PTA report
2. Auburn High School DECA
3. Requests for travel
VII. SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
1. 2010-11 Auburn High School Improvement Plan
VIII. PERSONNEL
1. Certificated and classified personnel report
2. Exit interview questionnaire
IX. BUILDING PROGRAM
1. Resolution No. 1134
2. Pavement markings and traffic signage project
3. Authorization of award of contract
X. FINANCE
1. Vouchers
2. Financial statements
3. Resolution No.1135
XI. DIRECTORS
1. Approval of minutes
2. First reading of policies
3. December 27 board meeting
4. Reorganization of board
5. Future board reorganizations
6. WSSDA conference
7. Legislative report
8. Discussion
9. Executive session
STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION 1. Student Recognition
The Auburn School District Board of Directors will recognize Micaela Boettcher, a fifth grade student at Ilalko Elementary School, for being an outstanding student. Micaela is one of the most dedicated and hardworking students in Mrs. Grijalva’s fifth grade classroom. She takes full responsibility for the entire scope of her education and gratefully accepts any interventions as opportunities to receive the extra help she needs to be successful. She is a confident young lady who understands that school is not easy for everyone but, with effort, success is possible. In the last three years, Micaela has participated in Ilalko’s “Early Intervention Class,” which provides targeted assistance to students one hour before the school day starts. She participates in summer school and often attends Tier III interventions such as working with a high school mentor from Auburn Riverside High School. Micaela’s focus and determination helped her achieve standard last year in reading as measured by the MSP. When asked what her favorite school subject is, Micaela replied, “I like all subjects except for math, but I still try really hard because I want to like it.” Her favorite part about being a student at Ilalko is the “P.R.I.D.E. Assemblies,” because she enjoys watching students be recognized for modeling a P.R.I.D.E. attribute. Outside the classroom, Micaela is actively involved in competitive soccer and plays right defense for the Synergy Soccer Club. She participates in a small group at her church and enjoys water skiing, wakeboarding, downhill skiing, and just being outdoors.
2. Staff Recognition
The Auburn School District Board of Directors will recognize Kim Hart, para-educator at Chinook Elementary School, for her outstanding service. Kim Hart works with students with special needs in the structured learning center. Kim’s primary role is to assist her teacher in carrying out the daily learning for all 11 students and helping them meet their reading and math IEP requirements. Kim engages students through hands-on learning activities such as using building blocks to master math counting concepts. Kim serves as the para-educator representative on the Chinook Elementary School math committee and is impressed by the staff’s strong commitment to improve student learning for all students. “No matter where a student is at, our goal is to increase their learning,” says Kim. “We can never know too much or learn too much.” This sentiment is similar to the quote inscribed on one of Kim’s favorite teacups: “The brain is not much bigger than an ordinary teacup, but all the knowledge in the world could not fill it up.”
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Kim is a long-time district employee, having worked in various para-educator positions throughout the district for the past 20 years including positions in West Auburn’s former childcare center and Auburn High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. Kim savored every moment nurturing babies and toddlers in the childcare center, yet learned to love fixing lawn mowers, welding machinery, and harvesting plants in the various CTE classes. Before her career in the Auburn School District, Kim volunteered on the 1984-85 citizens’ ad-hoc committee that recommended the restructuring of the junior high schools into middle schools. She also volunteered as a district health tech aid. Kim has a bachelor’s degree in child development from UC Davis. She has always wanted to work with kids in education and is thankful to have been able to effectively help students reach their learning goals. Kim has four grown children who are all college graduates. She and her husband, Jay, reside in Auburn. Kim enjoys making period costumes from Medieval Times and is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
3. Award Recognition for the Washington Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences (WASTS) CTE Program of the Year Shawna Leonard, Auburn Riverside High School assistant principal, will introduce Frank Medina, Auburn Riverside High School teacher and past president of WASTS, who will present an award to Gina Sandland, Auburn Riverside High School Viscom teacher. Mrs. Sandland is the 2010-11 WASTS CTE program-of-the-year award winner and is being recognized for her Viscom CTE program.
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STUDENT PARTICIPATION 1. Mt. Baker Middle School PTA Report Darin Adams, Mt. Baker Middle School principal, will introduce
Laura Theimer, Mt. Baker’s PTA president, who will present the Mt. Baker Middle School PTA report.
2. Auburn High School DECA “Team Auburn—Commit to Fit” Rodney Luke, assistant superintendent of K-12 student learning and
technology, will introduce Lori Jacobs, Auburn High School DECA advisor, who will introduce Mariah Sonstelie and Alyssa Wall, students. The students are lead directors of the Auburn School District media campaign for the Seattle and King County Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grant. The Auburn School District was awarded the Public Health - Seattle & King County Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grant for nearly half million dollars. The grant funding will provide resources to improve healthy food choices and increase physical fitness activities for all students beginning in the 2010-11 school year. The three primary activities Auburn School District will adopt to encourage healthy eating and active living are: Physical Education Curriculum Adoption and Implementation; Child Nutrition Certificate Program; and a Public Relations Media Campaign. Auburn High School DECA members have been planning and organizing the public relations media campaign launch for the past three months, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Grace Community Church in Auburn. The campaign slogan, “TEAM AUBURN—Commit to Fit,” was developed to encompass a broad target audience. The Team Auburn-Commit to Fit presenters will share the aspects of the public relations media campaign and provide the board with an invitation to attend the media campaign event. The presentation team will answer questions of the board.
3. Requests for Travel
a. Fifteen Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to travel to Kennewick, Thursday to Saturday, November 11-13. The purpose of the trip would be to attend the WIAA State Volleyball Competition. Lodging will be at the Red Lion, meals will be at local restaurants, and travel will be by charter bus. The cost of the trip will be paid by ASB funds. Momi Bowles, Anne Fisher, Jana Thomas, and Karl Steffin, Auburn Mountainview High School coaches, request permission to accompany the students. Substitutes will be needed for two days. (Prior administrative approval.)
b. Five Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to
travel to Vancouver, Friday to Saturday, December 3-4. The purpose of the trip would be to attend the Screen Printing Business Training seminar. Lodging will be at the Vancouver Best Western Hotel, meals will be at local restaurants, and travel will be by private vehicle. All costs will be paid by ASB funds. Derek Enz, Auburn Mountainview marketing teacher, requests permission to accompany the students. A substitute will be needed for one day.
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c. Thirteen Auburn Riverside High School students request permission to travel to Beaverton, Oregon, Thursday to Saturday, December 2-4. The purpose of the trip would be to attend the Nike Northwest Invitational Basketball Tournament. Lodging will be at the Beaverton Courtyard Marriott hotel, meals will be at local restaurants, and travel will be by private vehicles. All costs will be paid by ASB funds. Terry Johnson, Diane Alexander, Corey Alexander, and Ed Rosin, Auburn Riverside High School coaches, request permission to accompany the students. A substitute will be needed for Terry Johnson for one and one-half days.
Recommendation: That the above requests for travel be
approved as presented.
P L E A S E J O I N U S !
Celebrate the start of a new
Culture of healthy lifestyles for Auburn!
Including; health and fitness education and business booths, healthy food samples,
activities and networking with ASD staff, parents and community members.
YOURinvitation to
everything that is healthy.
Event Location and Details: Who: All Auburn School District Staff, Parents and Community Members. Where: Grace Community Church When: December 13, 2010 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A complete schedule of events and activities will be posted on the
Auburn School District website by December 6th.
If you have questions or are interested in hosting a booth or activities during the event, please contact: Lori Jacobs, Auburn High School DECA. [email protected]
Did you know? 1. Auburn is the most obese city
in King County 2. Obesity and unhealthy eating
and fitness habits have a nega-tive impact on academic per-formance and attendance.
3. Obesit y related health problems put a strain on our community and county health and social service.
Together we can change the culture!
"A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by individuals.”
Event Location and Details: Who: All Auburn School District Staff, Parents and Community Members. Where: Grace Community Church When: December 13, 2010 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A complete schedule of events and activities will be posted on the
Auburn School District website by December 6th.
If you have questions or are interested in hosting a booth or activities during the event, please contact: Lori Jacobs, Auburn High School DECA. [email protected]
Did you know? 1. Auburn is the most obese city
in King County 2. Obesity and unhealthy eating
and fitness habits have a nega-tive impact on academic per-formance and attendance.
3. Obesit y related health problems put a strain on our community and county health and social service.
Together we can change the culture!
"A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by individuals.”
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"A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of
objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by
individuals.”
THE FIRST TEAM
The project is a collaboration between; Child Nutrition/Margaret Dam Physical Education Student Leadership/Lori Jacobs
Leadership and support provided by; Rod Luke – Asst. Superintendent Cyndi Blansfield – Director Secondary Student Learning Heidi Harris – Director Elementary Student Learning Laurel Lorenz – Grant Supervisor Amy Spence – Public Relations Specialist ASD
Special Thanks to The King County – CPPW Support Team!
2• Identify Target Markets Primary and Secondary• Develop Core Message including Logo and Slogan
3
• Determine Marketing Strategies and Tactics for Each4
• Form Advisory Board and List of Supporters
5 • Organize and Implement Marketing Plan
6 • Measure and Evaluate Plan & Steps for Sustainability
SWOT ANALYSIS RESULTSWeaknesses and Threats
Auburn is the most obese city in King County.
Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors of target market includes poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
There is a direct link between poor physical fitness and nutrition and lower academic achievement.
Low socio-economic conditions increase tendencies of obesity.
Obesity causes chronic health diseases including; diabetes, coronary disease, pulmonary disease and depression, low self esteem.
Health problems put a burden on our community and county health and social services.
Some parents/guardians lack the information and tools to break the obesity cycle of our kids.
VISION & OBJECTIVES
Vision: Every child in Auburn will be EMPOWERED to make consistent, healthy lifestyle choices. The entire community will support this culture shift which will create a positive educational, social and economic environment for the future.
Objectives: Educate staff/students in Auburn about consequences of obesity.
Connect with parents/community to support activities and changes community-wide. Implement activities to create “Buy-In” and motivate Team Auburn to… “COMMIT TO FIT”.
With support of staff/parents/community launch a student education and incentive plan to empower students to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Evaluate and report a successful campaign which includes activities to sustain the culture of healthy living going forward.
TARGET MARKET
1) PRIMARY: All students in the Auburn School District.
2) SECONDARY: All staff of the Auburn School District who can EMPOWER students to develop daily healthy lifestyle choices.
3) SECONDARY: Parents and Community Members in Auburn who will support efforts to develop a culture of healthy lifestyle habits.
*During research we determined. in order to reach the top tier (students) it is necessary to develop the foundation by gaining support of staff, parents and community. The next slide reflects the timelines of our media campaign and activities.
Target Market Activities Timelines
3. We have a foundation! Go Team AuburnPRIMARY Target Market – Students of the Auburn SDEvents will launch in each building!
2. Continue to Build The FoundationSECONDARY – Staff of the Auburn School DistrictActivities begin 11/22/2010 – Include 12/13/2010 Expo
1. Build The Foundation: Start with SECONDARY Target Market – Community Members and ParentsActivities begin 11/22/2010 – Include 12/13/2010 Expo
Organizational Steps
Advisory Board Formed. Includes PR members and Key Members of the District and Community. (Completed)
Presentations to community organizations which include principals, school board, city council, chamber of commerce etc. (In Process)
Host event for district office and building administrators (in Process)
Develop and Plan Kick-off activities targeted at staff/parents and community, with help of advisory members. (In Process; includes 11/13/2010 event)
Plan launch event for students (In Process)
Implementation Steps
1) DECA Fall Leadership Conference *Test Effectiveness of Initial Logo Design and Objectives at DECA Fall
Leadership Conference.*Test effects in Marketing Fair of distribution of healthy snacks versus candy
and high calorie snacks.
2) KICK-OFF EVENT*Targeted at staff, parents & community members* Meant to educate and build excitement for TEAM AUBURN!
3) STUDENT LAUNCH*Set for 1st week in January (pending administrators feedback)*To include banner and poster hanging, distribution of education and incentive
program, all school activities.
4) CONTINUED STAFF TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP WITH NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Our Test Market…..
1800 Students from Washington State in attendance.
Three day conference with emphasis on projects and developing leaders.
Auburn DECA students hosted a booth to test market for “TEAM Auburn Commit to Fit”
Booth included “healthy snacks” and activities and educational flyers.
Auburn students also attended a presentation on developing Public Relations Campaigns.
Kick-Off Event Grace Community Church December 13, 2010, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Invitations will go out to all staff after communication with administrators. Community presentations, posters, public service announcements, PTSA, newsletters and websites will be utilized to invite community and parents.
All staff will receive “Commit to Fit” t-shirts. Principals will receive banner and “Fit Kit” for each school.
Marketing and Education Fair will include booths by community and King County partners. Many cool prizes and tons of educational information.
Presentations and appearances including; Blue Thunder, Health and Fitness demonstrations, cooking and healthy eating options and demonstrations.
Special Guest Speakers and Celebrity appearances.
Where Do You “Fit”?
We value your opinion! Please help us by….
Providing feedback on our planning and organization of components of this project.
Supporting us through “word of mouth” marketing.
Attending the December 13th Event wearing your “TEAM AUBURN” t-shirt (to be delivered)
Encouraging ASD staff to commit to this project so together we can change the culture of our district. By empowering and educating students to make healthy lifestyle choices we can make a positive impacy on attendance and academics!
Lead by example Team Auburn “COMMIT TO FIT!
GO TEAM AUBURN!!!!!
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STAFF, PARENTS, COMMUNITY & STUDENTS
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 1. 2010-11 Auburn High School Improvement Plan
Rodney Luke, assistant superintendent of K-12 student learning and technology, will introduce Richard Zimmerman, Auburn High School principal, who will introduce, John Aiken, Auburn High School assistant principal, and Juanita Stone, Auburn High School dean of students and administrative intern. The team will present the 2010-11 Auburn High School Improvement Plan, share a PowerPoint presentation, and answer questions from the board. This presentation aligns with the 2009-12 district strategic improvement plan, goal 1: student achievement, objective 1.b school improvement plans and the 2010-11 stated district goals, standard III create conditions district wide for student and staff success.
Recommendation: That the board approve the 2010-11 Auburn High School Improvement Plan.
School Wide ASSeSSment: School improvement plAn
School improvement teAm2010-2011
Richard Zimmerman PrincipalRon Cughan CTE TeacherJohn Aiken Assistant PrincipalKen Knott ParentJuanita Stone Dean of StudentsPatrick Martin Social Studies TeacherSherri Ashlock LibrarianThomas Kaup English TeacherLeslie Kiilsgaard Counselor
Supportive leArning environment:pArentS/guArdiAnS And communitY pArtnerShipS
Parent/CommunityOpportunities
Overview
PTSA Once a month meetings
Trojan Time Advisory Staff - Student - Parent-Community Connections
Student Led Conferences Staff – Student – Parent Connections
Student Advisory Council Principal – Student – Community
ELL Hispanic Parent outreach An AHS program that offers a series of free informational sessions on various topics in an effort to increase the participation of immigrant families
in their children’s education.
Native American Specialist Heather Raven- Native American Specialist who runs the onsite Native American Education
Program. Offering daily outreach activities and programs.
School climAte:What will we do if they don’t learn it?
Intervention Overview ResultsLA! 17 freshmen 11 Passing LA 9
Reading Lab 13 freshmen 6 passing LA 9
RAHH 87 students have accessed to present 72 passing LA 9
PLC Study Hall 178 students have accessed PLC Study Hall
58 students have removed themselves from the failure list
32 students have reduced the # of classes they’re failing
Peer Tutors 14 classrooms are utilizing peer tutors
Accessed regularly
.25 Credit Counselors are currently contacting students with 4 or more F’s to develop a plan for .25 credit for remainder of
this semester
Currently ongoing
APEX Classes 616 courses completed for 2010 Individual success rate of 65%
Why Try? Truancy intervention to target students at-risk of dropping out
Current plans for 2nd semester Personal Growth class
School climAte:What will we do if they do learn it?
Higher learning Opportunities
Overview Results
AP classes Currently offer 10 AP courses
*Accessed by 400 students
Leadership/Troy Crew Currently offer 2 courses Accessed by 43 students
Honors classes Currently offer 3 Honors classes
*Accessed by 229 students
Community Lab Currently offer an AM and a PM program
Accessed by 21 students
CTE Currently offer 54 courses (including work-based
learning)
*Accessed by 2074 students
* Students may be duplicated
2009-2010 AHS reviewed SIP alignment to NAAS standards for accreditation.
Accreditation Process:Strengths and concerns survey, staff review of
data, alignment of SIP to NAAS standards/district standards, site visit and review, Accreditation recommendations
Focus areas- “the middle”*received accreditation June 2010
2010 nAAS Accredited high School
Empower Diverse Individuals to be Successful Life-long Learners
Auburn High School 100 % School Community Engagements 2010-2011
Engaging Instructional Practices Supportive Learning Environment School Climate
Goal: Improve student achievement, measured by AYP proficiency cells, by increasing educational rigor building-wide through use of best practices such as:
• Aligning to standards (PLC)• Common assessments aligned to
Learning Communities• PLC Accountability – students and
communityo Standards-Based Assessment
Analysiso MAPS assessment data – math
and language artso Freshman “at-risk”
interventions: Monday PLC early start, RAHH lunch instruction, peer tutoring during lunches
• Walk-throughs• APEX – Credit Recapture Program
Accountability/Results: This Goal Checked by Administrator through School Accreditation (NAAS- 2010) Collection of Walk Through Data Evidence of Peer Collaboration Minutes from PLC meetings
Supported by: Fewer failing students Lower drop-out rate Increased attendance Increased state test
scores/passing rate More students enrolled in
Honors, AP, and CTE Increase number of sophomores
with a completed 5 year plan
Goal:Expand relationships at Auburn High School through commitment to community, collaboration and mentoring.
Strategies:• Professional Learning Communities• Cultural Responsiveness: ELL parent
outreach• Cultural Community Outreach:
Coordinator of Native American Studies• Advisory- Student led conferences• Peer Tutoring• Develop new methods to improve family
involvement• Relationship builders:
o Staff Websiteso Parent-Teacher Conferenceso Student-led Conferenceso PTSA
Accountability/Results: Improved School Communication via
Calendar System Established for staff, students and families
Fall and Spring Advisory Walk-throughs
PLC’s
Goal:Improve the climate and student engagement at Auburn High School, measured by AYP participation cells, by enhancing opportunities for all students to succeed.
Strategies:• CORE- Communicate, Organize, Reward,
and Encourage• Student Advisory Council• Develop plan for training of staff, students
and community for implementation of citizenship and expected behaviors
• Preview of potential programs for student diversity training
PERSONNEL--CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED 1. Certificated and Classified Personnel Report Attached is the personnel report, for certificated and classified
personnel, for the board’s approval. Recommendation: That the board approve the attached
report. 2.
Exit Interview Questionnaire
Timothy Cummings, assistant superintendent for human resources, will share results of a six-year study of certificated teachers leaving the Auburn School District.
Auburn School District Exit Interview Questionnaire
SUMMARY OF 2004-2010 (Percentages) 92 Respondents
Date Number of years with district: From 1 - 38 1. Why are you leaving Auburn School District? 24%- retirement 24% - to work for another school district 18%- family circumstances 11%- spouse transferred 9% - to work in another job, business, or industry 9%- other (moved, work part-time, Peace Corp, commute, diff job.) 3%- health 2%- to return to school 2. If you have another position, will you be doing the same type of work? 73% will do the same type of work. 3. If applicable, what does your new job provide? 24%- better location 19%- other advantages 18%- better opportunity to use personal skills and abilities 15%- less pressure 12%- a raise in pay 8%- better opportunity for advancement 3%- more interesting work 1%- more job security 4. What was your opinion of your job at Auburn School District in regard to: Excellent Good Fair Poor No Opinion salary 19% 54% 20% 7% 0% work schedule 43% 36% 15% 6% 0% assigned duties 35% 46% 12% 7% 0% work load 19% 40% 24% 17% 0% supervision 49% 35% 16% 0% 0% work conditions 31% 45% 18% 6% 0% fellow employees 66% 25% 8% 1% 0% advancement opportunities 19% 28% 20% 14% 0% your benefits 39% 41% 13% 6% 1% professional growth opportunities 37% 38% 18% 7% 0%
5. How would you rate your workload?
55% - occasionally too heavy, but about right most of the time 23%- just right, not too much or too little 22%- too much for one person 0%- not enough to keep me busy
6. Did you receive adequate training for your job? (93% yes) 7. Did you feel you were treated fairly by your supervisor(s)? (90% yes) 8. Did you receive feedback on your job performance from your supervisor(s)? (98% yes) 9. Were you treated well by fellow employees? (99% yes) 10. Did you feel you grew professionally while in the school district? (98% yes) 11. Did you feel your efforts were appreciated? (86% yes) 12. Were rules and regulations fairly and consistently enforced? (85% yes) 13. Did you feel you could go to your supervisor with a problem and get results? (87% yes) 14. Was communication adequate in the district? (82% yes) 17. Would you work for the Auburn School District in the future? (91% yes) 18. Would you recommend the Auburn School District to a friend who is looking for a job? (92% yes)
CERTIFICATED RESUMES
a.
Ms. Ferguson earned her bachelor degree at the University of Rochester in New York.
Beverly Ferguson--music (.7)--Lea Hill Elementary/Cascade Middle School
Beverly has been a substitute teacher in the Fairport Central and Webster Central School Districts in New York. She has also been a substitute in the Auburn School District since September, 2010. Ms. Ferguson is a graduate of Auburn Riverside Senior High School.
b.
Mr. Jones earned his bachelor degree at Central Washington University.
Kyle Jones--special education (SLC)--Auburn High School
Kyle completed his student teaching experience at Auburn Mountainview High School in June, 2010. Kyle has been substitute teaching in a long-term assignment at Auburn High School since September, 2010. Mr. Jones is also a graduate of Auburn Riverside Senior High School.
c.
Ms. Agnew earned her bachelor degree at Central Washington University.
Corrie Agnew--science--Cascade Middle School
Corrie has taught in the Enumclaw School District.
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BUILDING PROGRAM 1.
Resolution No. 1134--Curb and Sidewalk Improvements Project
Resolution No. 1134 is attached accepting the work of Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc. for the Curb and Sidewalk Improvements project. The work has been completed, inspected, and found acceptable.
Jeffrey Grose, executive director of capital projects, will recommend
acceptance of the project. Recommendation: That Resolution No. 1134 accepting the
work of Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc. for the Curb and Sidewalk Improvements project be adopted.
2.
Pavement Markings and Traffic Signage Project
Attached is a copy of Change Order No. 1 for the Pavement Markings and Traffic Signage project which should be considered to permit a change in the contract amount.
Original Contract $41,650.00
Previously Approved 0.00 Change Order No. 1 +$ 10,837.89 New Contract Amount $52,487.89 Jeffrey Grose will be present to recommend acceptance of this change
order. Recommendation: That Change Order No. 1 be accepted for
the Pavement Markings and Traffic Signage project and the contract amount be increased by $10,837.89 for a new contract amount of $52,487.89.
3.
Authorization of Award of Contract--Auburn High School Auto Shop Improvements Project
Bids for the Auburn High School Auto Shop Improvements project were received November 17, 2010. Bids were received from 11 bidders. Mayer Construction Co., Inc. of Des Moines, Washington, was the low responsive bidder with a base bid of $53,600.00. A bid tabulation and letter from the architect are attached.
Jeffrey Grose will be present to recommend award of contract. Recommendation: That the contract for the Auburn High
School Auto Shop Improvements project be awarded to Mayer Construction Co., Inc. for a contract amount of $53,600.00.
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 RESOLUTION NO. 1134
A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE CURB AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc., Contractor for the Curb and Sidewalk Improvements project has completed the Work according to the contract documents, and WHEREAS, said project was inspected by the administration, and WHEREAS, based on the foregoing inspection, the Work was found to be satisfactorily complete, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408, King County, Washington, accept the Work of Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc. as complete. ADOPTED this 22nd day of November, 2010. BOARD OF DIRECTORS _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ATTEST: _________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ Secretary to the Board AGEND576A
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FINANCE 1.
Vouchers
Vouchers will be presented. Recommendation: That these vouchers be signed. 2. Financial Statements Financial statements for the month of October, 2010, are included in the
board background material. 3.
Resolution No. 1135--A Resolution to Participate with TCPN (The Cooperative Purchasing Network) Pursuant to Interlocal Cooperation Act RCW 39.34
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 1135 approving participation with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) pursuant to Interlocal Cooperation Act RCW 39.34. Participation will maximize the use of public funds by participating with a national cooperative purchasing network that provides access to competitively bid contracts with vendors such as Scholastic Library, Lowes, eInstruction, Office Depot, and Frey Scientific.
Recommendation: That Resolution No. 1135 be adopted.
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408
RESOLUTION NO. 1135
A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK (TCPN) PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT RCW 39.34
WHEREAS, The Auburn School District currently participates where possible in a number
of local, regional, state and national cooperative purchasing programs to maximize the use of public funds; and WHEREAS, Participation with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) will provide access to competitively awarded contracts with vendors that are commonly used such as Scholastic Library, Lowes, eInstruction, Office Depot, and Frey Scientific; and WHEREAS, Several state agencies as well as school districts currently participate with TCPN; and
WHEREAS, Participation with TCPN is made pursuant to the "Interlocal Cooperation Act,"
Chapter 39.34 of RCW which allows cooperative purchasing between two or more public agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Auburn School District #408 will participate with TCPN pursuant to Interlocal Cooperation Act RCW 39.34. ADOPTED this 22nd day of November, 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________ Secretary to the Board
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DIRECTORS 1.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, November 8, have been forwarded to the board.
Recommendation: That the minutes be approved. 2.
First Reading of Policies
The entire 0000 series of the board policy are being submitted to the board for first reading. Timothy Cummings will introduce Curtis Leonard, director of legal affairs, who will answer questions from the board. The series have been reviewed by the committee of the board for policies.
Recommendation: That the 0000 series of the board policy
be accepted for first reading with second reading and adoption scheduled for Monday, December 13.
3.
December 27 Board Meeting
The regularly scheduled second board meeting for December is scheduled for Monday, December 27, 7 p.m. The board will discuss if a date and/or time change for this meeting will be necessary.
Recommendation: That the board discuss and make a
recommendation as to the date and/or time of the board meeting.
4.
Reorganization of Board
Annually, the board is reorganized at the first board meeting in December. The board had determined, at their December 14, 2009, board meeting, Carol Helgerson, Director District No. 2, would assume the office of president for the 2011 year and, Lisa Connors, Director District No. 5, would assume the role of vice president for the 2011 year.
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Future Board Reorganizations
The board will discuss future board reorganization. Following is a suggested organization schedule for subsequent years: 2012 Lisa Connors, president, and Craig Schumaker, vice president 2013 Craig Schumaker, president, and Janice Nelson, vice president 2014 Janice Nelson, president, and Ray Vefik, vice president Recommendation: That the board approve the reorganization
schedule as presented.
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6.
WSSDA Conference
The school board will share information gathered at the WSSDA conference held November 17-20, in Spokane.
7.
Legislative Report
8.
Discussion
9.
Executive Session
Policy No. 0100 Strategic Planning
COMMITMENT TO STRATEGIC PLANNING
Vision: The districts enables each child in the schools to achieve his or her full potential by establishing a system for strategic planning that infuses every district activity with the district’s vision, philo-sophical principles, and goals. The community is fully committed to the district and their stu-dents due to their full participation in the planning process.
Structure: The Board of Directors recognizes that the goals of high quality education for all students and increasing student achievement require structures, processes, skills and ways of thinking that must be established for the district. The Board of Directors commits the district to the process of strategic planning in order to provide a fundamental governance and management structure for the district. The planning process, budget planning and policy development planning are part of the strategic planning cycle.
Accountability: The strategic plan adopted by the district will be subject to and consistent with the constitutions and statutes of the United States and Washington state. Policies adopted by the Board and ad-ministrative practices will be measured against and consistent with strategic plan.
Planning will enable the district to respond to new developments and continually improve educa-tion within the discipline of the planning process. The board will regularly monitor and re-view the strategic plan for effectiveness.
Advocacy Through the strategic planning process, the Board affirms its commitment to continuing and ac-tive involvement with the community, parents, staff and students. The district’s planning, im-plementation and evaluation processes will incorporate staff, parents, and students participation and opportunities for public input.
Adoption Date: Auburn School District Revised:
Policy No. 0300 Strategic Planning
PLANNING PROCESS The district’s strategic planning process includes the following elements:
A. Strategic Visioning and Planning Initiative: The Board shall initiate strategic visioning and planning by charging the district’s visioning team district improvement team with overseeing the strategic planning process.
The Superintendent, in consultation with the Board, is authorized to appoint the visioning team district improvement team. A broad spectrum of community, parents, and educa-tional leaders, staff, and students will constitute the visioning team district improvement team. A chair of the visioning team district improvement team shall be selected by the team. The team will establish a schedule of planning meetings.
The visioning team district improvement team continues to oversee implementation of strategic plan over time. Vacancies are filled by the superintendent on the advice of the vi-sioning team district improvement team and in consultation with the Board.
B. Strategic Planning: A series of planning sessions shall be held over the course of a year on dates established by the visioning team district improvement team. The process shall con-clude with a draft strategic plan. The plan shall be submitted to the Board for review, amendment and adoption following a public hearing. The strategic plan adopted by the Board shall play an essential role in all district policy development be incorporated in the district’s official policies.
C. Strategic Management and Implementation: The management and implementation phase of the strategic planning process is primarily the responsibility of the administration. Action planning task forces The district improvement subcommittee comprised of community members, parents, and teaching staff shall develop detailed plans to accomplish the goals of the strategic plan. The strategic action plans shall be reviewed by the Board, and if adopted, shall be codified in the district’s official policies. The Superintendent is authorized to appoint the action planning task forces district improvement team.
D. Annual Strategic Refocusing Meeting: Prior to June 1st of each year Every two years the visioning team district improvement team will report to the Board in a public meeting on the implementation of the plan and recommend changes that may be necessary or beneficial. The Board, in consultation with the administration, will review the progress of the plan, and consider amendments and changes in priorities in the plan in terms of changed and changing circumstances. Proposed amendments to components of the strategic plan shall be consi-dered by the Board following a public hearing on the merits of the proposed amendments for approval.
The strategic plan will be aligned with the district’s mission, vision, and belief statements. The elements of the district’s strategic plan are:
A. Vision Statements – Vision statements shall be developed that address various subjects such as curriculum, facilities, technology acquisition, student needs and alternative resources, and other relevant issues. The aggregate of the vision statements shall describe the preferred fu-ture that would be achieved by the district if resources were infinite. Based on these visions, the district shall proceed to establish the other components of the strategic plan.
B. Beliefs – The district shall identify the values that are the foundation of the district. The be-liefs shall be broad based and reflect the district’s fundamental convictions about education. The belief statements shall form the heart of the education value system.
C. Mission – From the belief statements, a concise mission statement shall be drawn that de-scribes the basic purpose and direction of the district. The mission statement is consistent with the district’s vision and shall focus on a common purpose.
A. Environmental Perceptual Scanning Survey– Internal and external environmental percep-tual scanning surveys is are a continual process that identifiesy relevant internal and external information as factors that affect the district, and its strategic plan. The scanning survey process shall develop a common perception of the school district through honest and open di-alogue among and between the board, staff, community leaders, parents and students.
Internal Perceptual Environmental Scanning Survey and Analysis: In this phase of the scanning survey process the district shall identify and analyze the following: strengths and weaknesses of programs, facilities and resources (e.g. people, knowledge, equipment and funds); and trends, such as educational research or management and governance issues and practices.
In this phase of the scanning survey process the district shall:
External Perceptual Environmental Scanning Survey and Analysis: In this phase of the scanning survey process the district shall analyze the external environment including busi-nesses and other public and private organizations, such as colleges and social agencies. Spe-cifically, the phase shall identify: strengths and weaknesses in neighborhood composition, business support and growth, job mix, employment rates and tax base; and trends in technol-ogy, demographics, politics and the economy.
B. Strategic Action Improvement Plan – Shall be developed by action planning task forces made up of staff and community volunteers and are to assure that the goals and target objec-tives are attained. The strategic action improvement plan shall establish the detailed se-quence of events and identify the resources to be employed in implementing the strategic plan.
The strategic action improvement plan shall identify specific activities needed to achieve the specified result, the result personnel who will be involved and responsible, the resources needed and the time line.
Specific action steps to marshal resources shall include: Identifying financial requirements, labor and volunteers, facilities and equipment, and source other materials; partnerships can be considered to obtain needed resources.
Policy No. 0500 Strategic Planning
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C. Goals, Target Objectives and Strategies – These elements of the strategic plan establish the means of governing and administering the district in compliance with district goals and shall be definitive statements of intention or direction based on district vision and shall contain specific outcome(s). The goals shall take into account the data from the environmental scan-ning perceptual survey. Goals shall be targeted for completion within five three years.
For each goal a series of specific target objectives shall be established that provide measured steps (short, medium and long-range activities or events) toward the completion of the goal. The main purpose of target objectives are to design around obstacles and build in opportuni-ties in advancing a goal by employing, redirecting, or creating resources. The target objec-tives shall address the issues of how to accomplish the goals, shall set deadlines and shall identify responsible personnel and resources. Target objects are specific, measurable, time-related and achievable.
Strategies are the means by which goals and target objectives shall be attained. A strategy can apply to more than one goal, for example the marketing and public relations strategy may apply to a number of goals.
Adoption Date: Auburn School District Revised:
Policy No. 0510 Strategic Planning
MISSION
In a safe environment, all students will achieve high standards of learning in order to become
ethically responsible decision-makers and lifelong learners.
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Policy No. 0520 Strategic Planning
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Auburn School District is to develop in students the skills and
attitudes that will maximize their potential for lifelong learning and ethically
responsible decision-making.
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Policy No. 0560 Strategic Planning
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STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN Executive Summary The Auburn School District Strategic Improvement Plan provides a framework through which the district will support the schools in ensuring the academic success of each student. The district plan signals the start of a collaborative process that links the vision and goals set forth by the dis-trict with the school improvement plans developed by the buildings. The process emphasizes continuous improvement that engages all stakeholders in the quest to improve learning for all students. The district defines the “what,” or destination, and the schools determine the “how,” or the best approach to get there. This is a shared commitment to accountability based on collabora-tive structures to improve learning for each student. The framework of the district plan supports student achievement through the formation of pro-fessional learning communities. A professional learning community supports a culture of colla-boration, mutual trust, openness to improve, disciplined inquiry and nurturing leadership. The district plan includes strategies to support teams within buildings; relationships between and among schools; and a culture between schools, the school district, parents/guardians, students and community, which is characterized by trust and mutual respect. The district plan sets the expectation that each student—regardless of ethnicity, language, disa-bility or income level—can achieve high standards. Strategies incorporated into this improve-ment plan represent research-based practices that provide appropriate interventions and extended learning opportunities so students will achieve or exceed standards, graduate on time and be suc-cessful beyond high school. District Mission In a safe environment, all students will achieve high standards of learning in order to become ethically responsible decision-makers and lifelong learners. District Vision The vision of the Auburn School District is to develop in students the skills and attitudes that will maximize their potential for lifelong learning and ethically responsible decision-making. District Beliefs The district improvement plan board establishes belief statements that declare the commitment of Auburn stakeholders to improve learning for each student and to narrow the achievement gaps within the district. The beliefs developed by the improvement committee board parallel the prin-ciples embedded in the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. The improvement plan contains four goals each with objectives, strategies, evidence of outcomes and established timelines. The four goals and accompanying objectives are: GOAL 1: Student Achievement With district support, leadership and guidance, each student will achieve proficiency in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program (WCAP) and all schools will meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by meeting or exceeding the Washington State uniform bar in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
Policy No. 0560 Strategic Planning
Page 2 of 3 Objective 1.a Professional Learning Communities
Schools use Professional Learning Communities within grade levels and between grade levels to increase student achievement using common assessments, interventions and ex-tended learning.
Objective 1.b School Improvement Plans
School improvement plans address the needs of each student and narrow the achievement gaps for at-risk students and underperforming subgroups.
Objective 1.c K-12 Standards-Based Focus
Schools implement standards-based teaching and learning. GOAL 2: Dropout Rate and On-Time Graduation Schools will reduce dropout rates and meet additional AYP indicators as determined by K-8 at-tendance and high school on-time graduation rates. Objective 2.a Reduce Dropout Rates
Schools implement prevention, intervention and retention strategies to reduce student dropouts.
Objective 2.b On-Time High School Graduation High schools increase on-time graduation.
GOAL 3: Parents/Guardians and Community Partnerships The district and schools will continue to develop partnerships to support student academic achievement and success. Objective 3.a Public Relations
District employees contribute to a respectful and welcoming environment. Objective 3.b Communication to Parents/Guardians
The district and schools communicate academic expectations, student progress and sup-port for student learning to maximize parent/guardian involvement in student academics.
Object 3.c Partnerships
The district and schools develop new and strengthen existing partnerships to promote student achievement.
GOAL 4: Policies and Resource Management The district will focus on improving student academic achievement and narrowing the achieve-ment gaps in its policy decisions and resource allocation. Objective 4.a Fiscal Stability and Resource Allocation
The district provides fiscal stewardship and alignment of resources to support student achievement.
Objective 4.b Policies and Procedures
The district’s policies and procedures support student achievement.
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Page 3 of 3 Objective 4.c Safe Schools
Student achievement is fostered through safe learning and work environments. Objective 4.d Technology
The district and schools promote student achievement through expanded use of technolo-gy. The district strategic improvement plan addresses the number one priority of the district: “to improve student achievement and narrow the achievement gaps.” The district plan is designed to align instruction with learning standards, promote and sustain professional learning community structures, reduce dropout rates, increase on- time graduation, leve-rage partnerships with parents/guardians and the community, and focus district policies and resources on student learning.
GOAL 1: Student Achievement With district support, leadership and guidance, each stu-dent will achieve proficiency in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program (WCAP) and all schools will meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by meeting or exceeding the Washington State uniform bar in reading and ma-thematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
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Policy No. 0700 Strategic Planning
STRATEGIC PLAN EVALUATION
No later than May 15th of Each year the visioning team district improvement team shall re-convene to assess the district’s progress in implementing the strategic plan. At that time the vi-sioning team district improvement team shall develop a report to the Board reviewing the dis-trict’s progress and shortcomings in implementing the strategic plan and recommending changes in direction or priority in the strategic plan that are necessary or beneficial.
No later than June 1st of Each year the Board will meet with the visioning team district im-provement team and administration in public session to review the visioning team’s district improvement team’s report. The Board will review the progress of the plan, and consider amendments and changes in priorities in the plan and realignment of resources in terms of changed or changing circumstances.
Proposed amendments to components of the strategic plan shall be considered by the Board fol-lowing a public hearing on the merits of the proposed amendments.