Griffin School District - Board of Directors'Regular Meeting Minutes - January 24, 2024

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Griffin School District Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes document the January 24, 2024 agenda, deliberations, and approvals, including unanimous approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. The board reviewed committee updates across policy, budget, facilities, and legislative matters, discussed a school board planning calendar with recommendations around equity training and meeting cadence, and received an update from the Squaxin Outreach Committee. The record also covers student learning and program updates, including music student recognition, and outlines old business items such as the superintendent search process and the Highly Capable Plan.

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GRIFFIN SCHOOL DISTRICT\#324 # Board of Directors'Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday,January 24,2024-6:00 p.m.-In-Person &Via Zoom Griffin School Library-https://us02web.zoom.us/i/83103753629 -Meeting ID:83103753629 Chair Osterberg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.The pledge of allegiance followed. Present Board:Julie Osterberg,Trish Gregory,Emma Rose,Blair Baker and Tesa Frevert. Leadership:Karen Lett.Kim Ferra,Rebekah Keiser.Erin Hagen,Kelli Anderson,and Chris Rust. Staff:Tanisha Smith,Amy Morgan,and Justine Oestreich. Students:Julia Oestreich.Max Graunke,and Mo Navala. Members of the community:Parents of Students. ## Agenda Approval of Agenda:Director Rose moved to approve the agenda as presented.Seconded by Vice ChairGregory,the motion carried unanimously. Land Acknowledgement:Director Frevert read the land acknowledgement. >Recognition of School Board:Substitute Interim Superintendent Chris Rust recognized the board of directors aspart of School Board Recognition Month. Tab1 Communications-DISCUSSION/ACTION 1.1 Board Committee Updates(Personnel,Policy,Budget,Facilities,Legislative): ● Policy:The policy committee is working to schedule a time to meet with Chris to get this committee started. ● Budget:Trainings for the board next month were discussed. · Facilities:Director Baker reported that during the recent cold snap,two sprinkler heads were damaged inthe fire suppression system,and it will be a while before they can be replaced.For the most part everythingstood up to the storm/cold pretty well.The PFAS Filtration Project is out for bid.Staff are waiting to seelevy results as it pertains to the needs of the boiler and HVAC systems.The next phase will be to conducttest drilling.Mr.Koehler is working to upgrade the parking lot at transportation and working to improve abus turnaround. ● Legislative:Director Rose noted that she and Vice Chair Gregory are working to review many bills ofinterest to the community.There is a day on the hill scheduled for next Monday 1.2 School Board Planning Calendar:Mr.Rust shared a recommendation to postpone equity training for the Boarduntil they can take it in person at the WSSDA conference in November.Director Rose noted that it may behelpful to add the superintendent search schedule to this planning calendar.Discussion ensued on adding backin board meetings.It seems like a long time between one board meeting a month.The board was in consensusof adding back in meetings that were scheduled at the beginning of the year.This feels beneficial for the boardand the community.Mr.Rust will work with the legal counsel to make sure the meetings are conductedappropriately.Director Gregory moved to increase the board meeting schedule to two regular meetings a month.Seconded by Director Rose,the motion carried five to zero. 1.3 Squaxin Outreach Committee Update:Director Frevert shared that staff met with the Squaxin Tribal counciltoday to begin discussion about outreach projects,attendance at board meetings,the Squaxin flag,etc.DirectorFrevert will serve as coordinator on behalf of the board. Tab2 Consent Agenda-ACTION:Vice Chair Gregory moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Director Baker,the motion carried five to zero.The consent agenda was approved as follows: 2.1 Approval of the December 13,2023,School Board Meeting Minutes 2.2 Approval of the December Budget Status 2.3 Approval of the Donation Report 2.4 Approval of Warrants and Payroll 2.5 Approval of Enrollment 2.6 Approval of the Personnel Report Tab 3 Student Learning &Program Updates-DISCUSSION/ACTION > Student Presentations:Ms.Keiser introduced members of the sixth-grade band students who performed forSchool Board appreciation Month on behalf of the Griffin Music students,small and tall.Mrs.Palmer wanted toextend her thanks to all of the board.We have had a continue to have wonderful support for the music program fromour School Board.That support ha

FAQs

What time and format was the January 24, 2024 meeting held?

The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and was held in person and via Zoom.

Which items were approved under the consent agenda?

The consent agenda included approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes, December budget status, the donation report, warrants and payroll, enrollment, and the personnel report.

What were the main topics discussed in old business?

Old business covered the superintendent search process and the Highly Capable Plan for consideration of approval.

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