CAPE FLATTERY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 401

CAPE FLATTERY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
July 23, 2014
Neah Bay School--Library
APPROVED
at the August 27, 2014
Board Meeting
I.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairperson Greg Colfax.
II.
Roll Call of Members:
III.
Introduction of Visitors and Public Questions and Comments
None
IV.
Adopt Agenda
APPROVED Stubbs/ Elvrum 4/0
The agenda was adopted with the following changes:
Additions under personnel for consideration
Crystal Thompson
NBE
Ron Barsness
CBS-Math
V.
Consent Agenda
APPROVED Rascon/Stubbs 4/0
A) Minutes from June 25, 2014- Regular School Board Meeting
B) Minutes from July 8, 2014- Board Workstudy Session
C) Payroll and Employee Benefits – $ 509,301.52
D) General Fund Accounts – $ 60,303.31
E) ASB Fund Accounts- $ 459.42
F) Transportation Fund AccountsG) Capital Projects Accounts –
H) Acceptance of Milk Bids- Dairy Fresh
VI.
School Program Presentations
None
VII.
Professional Discussions
Mrs. Ritter updated the board on her progress with the “Strategic Plan”. Mrs. Ritter will have a final
copy for the boards review at the August meeting.
Mr. Greg Colfax
Mr. Dan Elvrum
Mr. John Stubbs
Mr. Donald Baker
Ms. Tracey Rascon
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
VIII. Old Business
A) Summer Projects Update
Mrs. Ritter updated the board on the following summer projects:
 Neah Bay Elementary trenching project- completed
 Carpet Installation for Neah Bay Elementary, Neah Bay Secondary, and Clallam
Bay Middle School will be the first week of August.
 Classroom Shelving- Neah Bay Elementary- 75% complete
 Neah Bay High School Gym ceiling tile project- will not be complete prior to
school starting due to delay in electrical/lighting installation. This project will be
completed in stages throughout the school year as to not interrupt gym usage for
activities.
B) 2014-2015 Budget Hearing
Mrs. Ritter presented the 2014-15 budget. Questions followed about the federal reduction in Title 1
funding, contract services, and the budgeted cost per student. Mrs. Ritter answered questions by the
board. Mrs. Ritter informed the board that the bus that was damaged in Clallam Bay will be replaced
this fall and the full replacement cost will be reimbursed through our Washington State Risk
Management Pool.
IX.
Action Items
A) 2014-2015 Budget Adoption (Resolution # 15-01) APPROVED Stubbs/Elvrum 4/0
X.
New Business
A) None
XI.
Personnel Considerations
A) RESIGNATIONS / LEAVE OF ABSENCE- None
B) NEW PERSONNEL FOR CONSIDERATION
APPROVED Stubbs/ Elvrum 4/0
1) Crystal Thompson
NB
Provisional Elementary Teacher
2) Ron Barsness
CB
Provisional Math Teacher
XII.
Individual Reports ( Site/ Liaison/ Student Rep / Board)
NBE- Mrs. Murner would like to send a special thanks out to the Neah Bay custodial and
maintenance staff for all of their hard work this summer in preparing the grounds and buildings for
the upcoming school year!
Mrs. Murner presented the University of Washington Pipeline Project- this is the 13th year of the
project and it has evolved over the years as a very strong partnership between the Neah Bay
Elementary and the University of Washington graduate students. The University students assist the
NBE 5th grade students in completing their CBA’s (comparing two cultures). This year there were
alumni students from the Neah Bay High School that are currently enrolled in the U of W assisting
with the project. Mrs. Murner shared the video and book that was produced through this partnership.
She especially likes that the 5th grades students have the ability to build relationships with postsecondary students from the UW. The culminating activity includes an overnight trip to the
University of Washington . The board received a copy of the book produced by the project.
Community Liaison- Michelle Parkin
Mrs. Parkin updated the board on the Broadband project. This project has been a huge undertaking
on the part of everyone involved. The Makah Tribe has taken the lead on bringing broadband to
Neah Bay , a necessary service for the community and the school will benefit tremendously by
having access to faster internet service. The projected date for the completion of the first phase of
the project is October 2014.
Mrs. Parkin also informed the board on the recent dinner that was hosted in Neah Bay for all of the
post-secondary graduates. The dinner was very well attended and all graduates were recognized for
their accomplishments with a plaque. The next step is to help guide graduates to choose postsecondary programs that will eventually lead to them filling critical professional roles in the
community including” doctors, nurses, biologists, teachers etc. Michelle is going to work with Mr.
Vandeleur to begin setting up possible “job-shadowing” opportunities for students beginning in the
9th grade in hopes of “sparking” their interests in careers that will directly benefit the community.
Mrs. Parkin also informed the board that we have recently received a $50,000 grant from the Gates
Foundation that will be used to assist teachers in incorporating Makah Culture into our existing
curriculum. The grant will be used for research and development of curriculum that infuses Makah
content. Grants funding will be used to pay for research, compensation for teachers, and Makah
experts to review curriculum standards.
NBHS- Mr. Matt Vandeleur
Mr. Vandeleur is settling in to his new position as the Neah Bay Secondary principal. He is excited
and looking forward to the opportunity. He has started settling in, has had visitors stop by his office,
spent time with staff and is busily planning for the opening of the school year. The board extended
their support to Mr. Vandeleur and Mr. Colfax offered to give him a tour of the community and
assist him with making personal contacts with community members.
XIII. Executive Session
(If necessary to consider employment or dismissal of personnel or to consult with
legal counsel to consider acquisition or sale of real estate).
None
XIV. Adjournment
The district encourages the participation of all disabled citizens at meetings of the Board. Those wishing to attend the
meetings should notify the district at least 48 hours in advance if special accommodations will be necessary for
participation in the meeting. Announcements of Board meetings will include a statement of steps to be taken for
participation by disabled persons.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm APPROVED Rascon / Stubbs 4/0

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