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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, June 12, 2012 at Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, 33325 8 th Avenue South,Federal Way, WA 98003.Call to OrderVice President Angela Griffin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Board Members Present: Angela Griffin, Vice PresidentDanny Peterson, DirectorClaire Wilson, DirectorEd Barney, DirectorBoard Members Excused: Tony Moore, PresidentStaff Present:Rob Neu, SuperintendentMark Davidson, Deputy SuperintendentSally McLean, Assistant Superintendent – Business ServicesChuck Christensen, Assistant Superintendent – Human ResourcesMarie Verhaar, Executive Director of TFLRon Mayberry, Executive Director of ITSDiane Turner, Director of CommunicationsTrise Moore, Director of Family and Community PartnershipRod Leland, Facilities DirectorTim Crawford, Co-Director ITSMary Asplund, Director of Nutrition ServicesErin Jones, Director of Equity and AchievementChris Popich, Executive Administrative AssistantPledge of AllegianceThe joint Federal Way High School and Todd Beamer High School JROTC presented the colors and Pledgeof Allegiance this evening.Approval of Meeting AgendaDirector Claire Wilson moved that the Board of Education approve the Meeting Agenda of June 12, 2012 assubmitted. Seconded by Director Ed Barney. Motion carried unanimously.Approval of Consent AgendaDirector Ed Barney moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda of June 12, 2012 assubmitted.Superintendent Neu pointed out the new Administrators for next year are Mr. Miguel Perez at Federal WayHigh School as an Assistant Principal, Ms. Christina Spencer will be the new Assistant Principal at DecaturHigh School, and Ms. Springy Yamasaki will be the Principal at Sequoyah Middle School.Motion was seconded by Director Peterson. Director Peterson asked Ms. McLean about the Capital FacilitiesPlan. Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes of School Board Meeting June 12, 2012 Page 2Recognition of Staff and StudentsDeputy Superintendent Mark Davidson introduced the Battle of Books winners from Lake DolloffElementary School. They are Andrew Kim, Mina Yi, Faith Elder and Emily Cho. Also present was PrincipalSarah Gill, Laura Sarver, and Giselle Blanton.Mr. Davidson next introduced Clara Fuhrman, a musician extraordinaire from Federal Way High School.She received the Eagles Music Award, a new award from Federal Way and teacher Dana Coy.Mr. Davidson introduced Lt. Col. Randy Long and Major Barry Jones who introduced Major General GaryMagonigle. He then introduced Cadets Laura Brown, Laura Chamul, Austin Thomas, Nicholas Rollolazo,Isaac Wani from Federal Way High School. From Todd Beamer High School are Cadets Jeremiah Willis,Coleton Brown-Jones, Ateyla Edwards, Devinn West, D’Andre Rogers, Acacia Ono, Jordan Johnson,Joshua Larson, and Tyler Snyder. Major General Magonigle spoke to the Board, students, parents andothers present.Todd Beamer High School students Eugene Lee, Suhyun Bae, Kenneth Luu, Ki Han, and Paul Kelebu whowon first place at the Imagine Tomorrow regional science fair. They presented information on their Fireflyproject.The following students are 2012 WIAA State Champions in a spring sport and are all from Federal WayHigh School. Mitch Stewart is the 4-A Tennis Singles Champion. Mariyah Vongsaveng is the 4-A Girls 300Hurdles Champion. The 4-A Boys track 4 x 400 Relay Champions are Aaron Persinger, Zeke McNeal, J.J.McNeal, and Mike Tate.The final introduction was K. W. Williams from Thomas Jefferson High School who was named the SeattleTimes Male Athlete of the Year.TAFA Information ReportPrincipal Paul Tytler updated the Board on the TAF Academy. They had their inaugural graduation this yearand were recognized as an Intel School of Distinction. He introduced students and staff who gave somepersonal insights into TAF Academy. Other speakers this evening were teachers Andy Stuckey and MargoKinneberg, students Cameron Sharpe and Favour Orji, parent Geneva Sharpe, and Sally McLean.Arts EducationMs. Margo Hightower, Principal of Enterprise Elementary, reported on the arts education program in theState of Washington called Arts Ed Washington. Enterprise received a 3 year grant from this program.Margo posed information about art in education and how important it is to continue having art in ourschools.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.Cory Bennett, Adelaide Service Area, Comments on last meeting, child safety, and eliminating high schoolclasses.Libby Bennett, Adelaide Elementary Service Area, Lack of people in the audience makes for bad educationof children.Paul Levy, Adelaide Elementary Service Area, Failure rate in Federal Way School District and stakeholdersin the District

Minutes of School Board Meeting June 12, 2012 Page 3Superintendent CommentsMr. Robert Neu, Superintendent, thanked Trise Moore and her Key Communicators group. He thanked theBoard for attending all the graduation ceremonies this past weekend. He said it was the best ofgraduations he has attended. A slide show was shared with pictures taken by David Remmem.School Board CommentsDirector Danny Peterson echoed the Superintendent’s comments on the graduations. He thanked Margofor coming this evening and talking about the arts in Federal Way. He said Happy Birthday to his son,Brodie, who turned one today. He commented that since this is a business meeting, there is very littlediscussion held during Board Meetings. Most of this is done at work/studies held on opposite Tuesdays.Director Ed Barney welcomed Springy to her new job in Federal Way. He complimented Margo on herpresentation and doing art in the schools. Director Barney mentioned the visit to Boeing at the plant inFrederickson, WA.Director Claire Wilson also thanked Margo Hightower in speaking about the arts. She said that as a parentin Federal Way she never lacked places to have conversation. She said it’s OK to disagree.Vice President Angela Griffin said what a privilege it was to have Major Gary Magonigle here to present tothe graduating JROTC students. She commended on how our district is intentionally increasing ourdiversity in the ranks of administrators and teachers.Recess to Official Public Hearing for the 2012-13 BudgetVice President Griffin recessed the meeting to Official Public Hearing and called on Sally McLean.Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, Ms. Sally McLean, presented the 2012-13 budgetrecommendation in the Public Hearing format. She gave a brief overview of legislative and congressionalimpacts, a review of the Superintendent’s recommendation and the first presentation of other fundbudgets such as the Transportation Vehicle Fund, Associated Student Body (ASB) Budget, Debt ServiceFund and the Capital Projects Fund. Ms. McLean said the expected board actions on June 26, 2012 will beto adopt the ASB Constitutional Changes, to adopt a resolution establishing appropriations for ALL funds,and to set preliminary tax levies for the calendar year 2013.Vice President Angela Griffin reconvened to the regular meeting.Recommendation to Appoint Architectural FirmMr. Rod Leland, Facilities Director, recommended to the Board to appoint SRG Partnership Inc. of Seattle,WA to provide architectural services for the design and development of replacement facilities for FederalWay High School on the existing site. He also recommended that the Superintendent be authorized tonegotiate the terms and conditions of the contract and associated fees for the architectural services to beprovided.Director Barney moved that the Board of Education approve the recommendation to appoint SRGPartnership Inc. Architectural Firm for the Federal Way High School Project. Seconded by DirectorPeterson. Motion carried unanimously.Facilities UpdateRod Leland gave updated information about where our construction is regarding closure with our newbuildings. Panther Lake has final acceptance. Valhalla does not because King County roads have issueswith the road in the front of the school. Sunnycrest is done but we are waiting for close out documentsfrom the contractor. At Lakeland we are struggling with the contractor and it is a contentious close. At

Minutes of School Board Meeting June 12, 2012 Page 4Lakota we have a warranty claim against the contractor for some lighting systems that are not correct. TheService Center has some small claims and we are waiting. Central Kitchen is under construction.Monitoring: EL-12: Communication to the PublicSuperintendent Rob Neu announced to the Board that the survey response was that the District is incompliance with EL-12: Communication to the Public. He asked the Board to approve of that compliance.Director Peterson moved that the Board of Education approve that EL-12: Communication to the Public isin compliance. Seconded by Director Barney. Motion carried unanimously.Board Assessment of MeetingThe School Board took a few minutes to assess this evenings meeting.Action ItemChris Popich said there are no open action items.Superintendent CommentsMr. Neu extended thoughts to the TJHS students who were burned at a post graduation bonfire.AdjournmentVice President Griffin adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.Tony Moore, School Board PresidentRobert Neu, SuperintendentMinutes prepared by Chris Popich, Executive Administrative Assistant.