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FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 210 – KING COUNTYFEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON 98003The Board of Education of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 held a regular Board Meeting at7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, 33325 8 th AvenueSouth, Federal Way, WA 98003.Prior to the start of this meeting, President Moore asked for a moment of silence to honor Jean Licari, aFederal Way High School teacher who recently passed away.Call to OrderPresident Tony Moore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Board Members Present: Tony Moore, PresidentAngela Griffin, Vice PresidentDanny Peterson, DirectorClaire Wilson, DirectorEd Barney, DirectorStaff Present:Robert Neu, SuperintendentMark Davidson, Deputy SuperintendentCarol Matsui, Assistant SuperintendentSally McLean, Assistant Superintendent – Business ServicesChuck Christensen, Assistant Superintendent – Human ResourcesJoshua Garcia, Assistant Superintendent – TFLRod Leland, Director of FacilitiesDiane Turner, Director of CommunicationsEddie Turcotte, Co-Director ITSTim Crawford, Co-Director ITSMary Asplund, Director of Nutrition ServicesCindy Wendland, Director of TransportationTrise Moore, Family Partnership DirectorNancy Hawkins, Director of Career and Technical EducationChris Popich, Executive Administrative AssistantPledge of AllegianceThe Todd Beamer High School JROTC presented the colors and Pledge of Allegiance this evening.Approval of Meeting AgendaDirector Ed Barney moved that the Board of Education approve the Meeting Agenda of December 10, 2012with the addition of the Legislative Report following Board Comments. Seconded by Director DannyPeterson. Motion carried unanimously.Approval of Consent AgendaDirector Angela Griffin moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda of January 10,2012 as submitted. Seconded by Director Ed Barney. Motion carried unanimously.Recognition of Staff and CommunityMr. Mark Davidson introduced Sally McLean who read a proclamation for National Mentoring Month. Shethen introduced Ms. Tracy Oster who explained what the mentoring program is about. Mr. Davidson

Minutes of School Board Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 2introduced Ms. Nancy Hawkins, CTE Director, who recognized Ms. Nancy Deakins, who received theTeacher of the Year Award in the Family Consumer Sciences area. Mr. Chris Willis then introduced andacknowledged 5 School Psychologists who have received honors for their work in the District. They are ErinRamsdell, David Martin, Dean Hamos, Michael Self-Bence, and Corinne Coolidge. Congratulations to all.Standards Based EducationMs. Carol Matsui, Assistant Superintendent, acknowledged the elementary school teachers in the audience.She updated the Board on the grading system in place.Public CommentThe following patrons made comment on any item of interest. The name, service area where they live andthe topic of concern is listed below.Gordon Olson, Donation of $16,625.00 from the Kiwanis ClubKorinna Barth, SBE and failing studentsJason Brown, FWEA President, LevyShawn Simpson, FWPS Teacher, SBEJerry Galland, LevyPam Glaser, Enterprise Elementary Service Area, SB GradingKurt Peppard, Rainier View Service Area, VariedCharlie Hoff, New Federal Way High SchoolSteven Mayer, Meredith Hill Service Area, LevyNeil Helgeland, ActivistRoger Freeman, Federal Way Councilman, MLK EventKaren Lynn Knaup, Lake Grove Service Area, Standards Based GradingChris Odell and Rita Chaudhuri, Principals of Brigadoon and Panther Lake Elementaries, SBESuperintendent CommentsMr. Rob Neu, Superintendent, applauded the people that were recognized this evening. He thanked theKiwanis and Gordon Olson for helping the District with their donation. He said he hears from the groupsthat are struggling as well as the success stories. He noted that the District has many, many staff from theDistrict that are out in the schools helping the students and the staff to understand SBE. He assureseveryone that we moved above the common core because we felt the urgency. He applauded the Board,the teachers, the students on their hard work. He noted the article in Family Circle about Standards BasedEducation. He said we have made many adjustments as we go along. He again said, “We are listening.” Hepointed out to the Board Members Policy 2420P about homework. He explained that Mr. Leland will explainthe process for a new Federal Way High School. He appreciates the donation from the FWEA and thesupport of the Mirror Newspaper. Mr. Neu commented on Jean Licari and how she was a leader in theDistrict.School Board CommentsDirector Barney echoed Mr. Neu’s thoughts on Jean Licari. He thanked the mentors, teachers and theparents who spend hours with the children.Director Claire Wilson thanked the people who made comments on SBE and the grading. He said it iscritically important to continue to have dialogue but to also continue the work. She would like to havemore conversation about the work going onDirector Angela Griffin responded to one question which was, “Are we going to stick with it?” And theanswer is most definitely.

Minutes of School Board Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 3Director Danny Peterson said he visited Twin Lakes Elementary and Principal Miller and he said they areworking hard. Director Peterson said if anyone has an hour to give, visit a school and mentor a student. Heconnected with some of the individuals who gave public comment this evening.Director Moore said he spent two hours with a teacher who is having difficulty with the grading system. Hesaid there are a lot of great things going on here. He noted that we are trying to get rid of the gradeinflation for our students. He urged everyone to go to Federal Way High and see what it’s like to learnthere. And then come back to the Board and complain if you still don’t see the necessity of a new building.Facilities UpdateMr. Rod Leland updated the Board on how we go about building a school. He said the process begins withwhat the resources are after you understand that the facility you have does not meet the needs of allstudents. He noted that the building needs to be flexible and convertible. First you need to know what theprogram is. The public needs to be engaged in the process. We need to hear from educators and frompeople who have designed successful schools. He said on January 23, 2012 a meeting is scheduled atFederal Way High School to talk about the EP&O Levy and to have conversation about ideas of what a newhigh school should have.Mr. Leland continued to update the Board and community on the Sunnycrest, Valhalla, Panther Lake, andLakeland Elementaries and the water situation. He said the Service Center is on time and on budget andthe occupancy permit has been awarded. The Nutrition Services building will start soon and the New ESC isoccupied!Family Partnership UpdateMs. Trise Moore, Director of the Family and Community Partnership Office shared the work of hercolleagues and the outcomes of the Family Partnership Office. She introduced Tina and Tina who areexceptional volunteers and advocates for the Partnership office.Legislative UpdateDirector Barney said that the Supreme Court ruled that the State has not complied to fully fund educationand the court has given it back to the legislature to make reforms.Levy UpdateAssistant Superintendent Sally McLean reminded the Board about the replacement levy funds: educationalprograms and school operations including classroom support, technology and security staff, athletics andactivities, maintenance, and transportation. Ms McLean’s overview included the reason we need a levy,what the levy pays for, and how we compare with other districts? She then talked about the Capital Levywhich will fund the replacement of Federal Way High School and other capital improvements to educationalfacilities of the District.Authorize Sale of Maintenance and Operations and Transportation SiteMs. McLean asked the Board to approve the sale of the MOT site.Director Griffin moved to authorize the sale of the current Maintenance, Operations and Transportationsite. Seconded by Director Barney. Motion carried unanimously.Appointment of Kidder Matthews as Broker of RecordDirector Griffin moved to approve the appointment of Kidder Matthews as the broker of record for thedisposition of the MOT, dependent upon successful negotiation of an exclusive sales agency contract.Seconded by Director Barney. Motion carries unanimously.

Minutes of School Board Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 4Director District Boundary ChangesMs. McLean relayed information about the Director District Boundary Changes that must occur every tenyears following a census. She explained how the district boundaries will be changed.Board Assessment of MeetingThe School Board took a few minutes to assess this evenings meeting.Action ItemChris Popich said there are no open action itemsAdjournmentPresident Moore adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.Tony Moore, School Board PresidentRobert Neu, SuperintendentMinutes prepared by Chris Popich, Executive Administrative Assistant.