Agenda   FINAL Post
Regular Legislative Session
May 15, 2019, 4:15 p.m.

Board of Directors
2445 – 3rd Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
206-252-0040
www.seattleschools.org

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I. Call to Order – 4:15 p.m.

1. General Welcome Announcement to Audience
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Student Presentations – 4:30 p.m.

• John Rogers Elementary – Choir

III. Superintendent Comments – 4:45 p.m.  

IV. Board Committee Reports

V. Student Comments

• Franklin High School

VI. Business Action Items – 4:55 p.m.

A. Consent Agenda    

1. Minutes of the April 24, 2019 Oversight Work Session , and the May 1, 2019  Regular Board Meeting

2. Satterberg Foundation Elementary Feeder School Grant (C&I, April 23, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept the Satterberg Foundation Elementary Feeder School grant funds in the amount of $970,000

3. Kids in the Middle grant from the Nesholm Family Foundation (A&F, April 22, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept the Kids in the Middle grant funds from the Nesholm Family Foundation, in the amount of $690,596 for the 2019-20 school year.(updated since introduction)

4. Acceptance of the League of Education Voters Foundation (LEVF) grant to South Shore PreK-8 (A&F, April 22, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept the LEVF Grant of up $2,000,000 for 2019-2021,with the option of up to $2,000,000 for 2021-2023 for South Shore PreK-8.(updated since introduction)

5. Amendment to Board Policy No. 2024, Online Learning; Repeal of Board Policy No. C16.00, Acceptance of Correspondence or College Courses for High School Credit (C&I, April 23, for approval) Approval of this item would amend Board Policy No. 2024, Online Learning, as attached to the Board Action Report, and that the School Board repeal Board Policy No. C16.00, Acceptance of Correspondence or College Courses for High School Credit, also attached to the Board Action Report. If the motion is approved, the changes would be effective starting the summer term of the 2018-19 school year.

6. Amending Board Policy No. 2420, High School Grade and Credit Marking Policy (C&I, Dec. 11, for approval) Approval of this item would amend Board Policy No. 2420, High School Grade and Credit Marking Policy, as attached to the Board Action Report.(updated since introduction)

7. Amending Board Policy No. 5005, Employment: Disclosure, Certification, Assurances and Approvals (A&F, April 22, for consideration) Approval of this item would makes edits to Board Policy No. 5005, Employment: Disclosures, Certification, Assurances & Approval, to allow Athletic and Human Resources departments to conduct national background checks of volunteer coaches through OSPI (current practice) as well as other Human Resources-approved services.

8. Acceptance of Gift of Ms. Smith-Brooks’ Property and that the gift be earmarked for use by the Seattle Public Schools (A&F, April 22, for consideration) Approval of this item would provide authorization for the Superintendent to accept Ms. Smith-Brooks’ personal residence, which was bequeathed to Leschi Elementary School and; and that the gift be earmarked for use by Seattle Public Schools.

9. BTA IV: Resolution 2018/19-23: Acceptance of the Building Commissioning Report for the Roxhill at E.C. Hughes Elementary School Modernization project (Ops, April 18, for approval) Approval of this item would accept the building commissioning report for the Roxhill at E.C. Hughes Elementary School Modernization project, in accordance with WAC 392-344-165, as required to complete the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Form D-11 Application to Release Retainage. Approval of the resolution meets identified requirements.

10. BEX IV/BTA IV: Approval of Construction Change Order #17 for the Lincoln High School Modernization and Addition project (Ops, April 18, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute construction change order #17 in the amount of $1,290,686.01, plus Washington State sales tax, with any minor additions, deletions, and modifications deemed necessary by the Superintendent, and to take any necessary action to implement the change order.

11. BTA III: Resolution 2018/19-24, Final Acceptance of Contract K5080 with Mike Werlech Construction Inc., for the Blaine K-8 Water Mains and Fire Sprinklers project (Ops, April 18, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Resolution 2018/19-24 and accept the work performed under Contract K5080 with Mike Werlech Construction Inc., for the Blaine Water Mains and Fire Sprinklers project as final.

12. BTA III / BTA IV: Resolution 2018/19-25, Final Acceptance of Contract K5074 with FieldTurf, USA, Inc., for the Synthetic Turf Replacement, Track Re-Surfacing and Field Lighting Infrastructure at Roosevelt High School project (Ops, April 18, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Resolution 2018/19-25 and accept the work performed under Contract K5074 with FieldTurf, USA, Inc., for the Synthetic Turf Replacement, Track Re-Surfacing and Field Lighting Infrastructure at Roosevelt High School project as final.

13. BTA III/ BTA IV: Resolution 2018/19-21, Final Acceptance of Contract K1303 with Aries Building Systems, LLC, for the Purchase and Installation of Portable Classroom Modules project (Ops, April 18, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Resolution 2018/19-21 and accept the work performed under Contract K1303 with Aries Building Systems, LLC, for the Purchase and Installation of Portable Classroom Modules project as final

14. BTA IV: Resolution 2018/19-14, Final Acceptance of Contract K5088 with Wayne’s Roofing, Inc., for the Ballard High School & West Seattle High School Roof Replacement project (Ops, April 18, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Resolution 2018/19-14 and accept the work performed under Contract K5088 with Wayne’s Roofing, Inc., for the Ballard High School & West Seattle High School Roof Replacement project as final.

B. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

VII. Public Testimony – 5:30 p.m.

Name	Topic
1. Miles Grant	Franklin High School Student
2. Alex Tsimerman	Item #1 – May 1st Regular Board Meeting
3. Alisha Taylor	Science Adoption
4. MaryMargaret Welch	Science Adoption
5. Erik Bishop	Adoption of Science Curriculum
6. Chris Jackins	LEV Foundation Grant; 3 Science Instruction Adoption Items
7. Matthew Brewer	In favor of Science Adoption
8. Emily Elasky	Science Materials Adoption
9. Alexia Katzaroff	Science Curriculum Adoptions
10. Julia Ward	Science Adoption
11. Joshua Tashima-Boyd	Science Curriculum Adoption
12. Christine Benita	Science Adoption
13. Melissa Westbrook	Science Adoption
14. Brad Shigenaka	K-12 Science Adoption
15. Jen Fox	Science Instructional Materials Adoption
16. Lisa Boveng	Science Adoption
17. Rosslyn Shea	Science Adoption
18. Rosemary Arnesen	Science Adoption
19. Steven Zavari	Elementary School Science Instructional Materials Adoption
20. Yolanda Jones	In favor of Science Adoption
21. Brian Buchwitz	K-12 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
22. Emily Bramwell Cherkin	Strong Opposition to the Amplify Science Curricula
23. Robert Femiano	Science Adoption
24. James Momsen	Science Adoption
25. Dr. Katrina Reardon	Science Adoption

Wait List

Name	Topic
1. Patricia Bailey	Science Adoption
2. Brian Kristjansson	Science Curriculum
3. Dominga Mendoza	Science Curriculum
4. Jennifer Goldman	In favor of Science Adoption
5. Christopher Lausted	Science Curriculum Adoption
6. Katie Koressel	Science Adoption Process
7. Charles Bosse	Science Curriculum
8. Sabrina Slye	Science Curriculum Adoption
9. Anastasia Sanchez	Science Curriculum Adoption
10. Elizabeth Stone	K-12 Science Adoption
11. Rebecca Neil	Science Curriculum Adoption
12. Hilary Nguyen	Science Curriculum Adoption
13. Dr. Danielle Vermaak	Science Curriculum Adoption
14. Nahom Alemeyahu	Science Curriculum Adoption
15. Debbie Vermet	Science Curriculum Adoption
16. Eric Fisk	Middle School Science Adoption
17. Dr. Mark Collins	The Science Curriculum Committee’s Thorough and Conscientious Approach to Recommending Materials for Board Adoption
18. Sooz Stahl	White Supremacy in Seattle Public Schools
19. Emily Wang	Dearborn Park Elementary Enrollment
20. Friendly Vang-Johnson	Racism in Seattle Schools
21. Vivian Van Gelder	White Supremacy in Seattle Public Schools
22. Juniper Detrano	Value of School Librarians
23. Kristy Copeland	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
24. Craig Seasholes	Measuring School and Student Success
25. Emily Wheeler	Washington Middle School Principal Selection, Communication, and World Languages
26. David Simonton	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
27. Jeff Treistman	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
28. Ina Howell	African American Male Advisory Committee
29. Manuela Slye	Equity in Education
30. Rebecca Wynkoop	Library Collection Development & the Strategic Plan
31. Amanda Sadler	Enrollment Challenges at Dearborn Park International
32. Jon Greenberg	White Supremacy Culture in Seattle Public Schools
33. Jackie Wilson	K-12 Science Adoption Process
34. Marty McLaren	Department that is being formed to advance the interest of African American male students
35. Darrin Hoop	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
36. Kathleen Eads	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
37. Jennifer Stanley	Enrollment Challenges at Dearborn Park International
38. Sebrena Burr	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
39. Erinn McIntyre	Transparency and immediate support needed given the vote of no confidence in current leadership at Washington Middle School
40. Jason Hahn	HVAC System at John Muir Elementary School
41. Zachary Walen	My Experience of Teaching with Tech and How I Collaborate
42. Laura Lehni	White Supremacy Culture in SPS
43. Erica Gordon	John Muir Elementary School’s Maintenance Concerns
44. Sara Emily Davis	Continuous School Improvement Plans (C-SIPs) Accountability and Transparency
45. Elisa Ridley	Concerns Regarding Ongoing Maintenance Issues at John Muir Elementary
46. Jennifer Strehler	Curriculum (Environmental Ethics and Climate Change)

VIII. Board Comments

IX. Business Action Items (Continued) – 6:30 p.m.

C. Action Items

1. Approval of Annual Highly Capable Program Plan (C&I, April 23, for approval) Approval of this item would accept the District’s Highly Capable Program Plan, which must be approved every year per WAC 392-170-025. Plan approval is necessary for accessing funds allocated by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for highly capable services.

D. Introduction Items

1. High School Science Instructional Materials Adoption (C&I, Apr. 23 & Apr. 30, for consideration) Approval of this item would accept the recommendation of the High School Instructional Materials Adoption Committee for instructional materials for all students taking 9th grade Chemistry A (CHEM A), 9th grade Physics A (PHYS A), 10th grade Biology A (BIO A), 10th grade Biology B (BIO B), and 11th grade Physics B (PHYS B), and authorize the Superintendent to purchase Carbon TIME as the core instructional materials for Seattle Public Schools’ high school Biology A (BIO A) science classrooms, to approve the District-Developed Curriculum for BIO B as the core instructional materials for Seattle Public Schools’ high school Biology B (BIO B) science classrooms, to approve the District-Developed Curriculum for CHEM A as the core instructional materials for Seattle Public Schools’ high school Chemistry A (CHEM A) science classrooms, and to purchase PEER as the core instructional materials for Seattle Public Schools’ high school Physics A and B (PHYS A and B) science classrooms, for an amount not to exceed $1,034,132, covering licensing through school years 2019-20 through 2027-28.(Minor edit 5/14: Intro and action dates updated on Board Action Report to reflect correct meeting dates.)
2. Middle School Science Instructional Materials Adoption (C&I, Apr. 23 & Apr. 30, for consideration) Approval of this item would accept the recommendation of the Middle School Science Instructional Materials Adoption committee for instructional materials for all middle school science classrooms in grades 6-8, and authorize the Superintendent to purchase AmplifyScience as the core instructional materials for all grade 6-8 Seattle Public Schools’ science classrooms for an amount not to exceed $2,069,686, covering licensing from school year 2019-20 to 2027-28, and an amount not to exceed $565,857 for in-house professional development and collaboration and a 1.0 FTE Curriculum Specialist.(Minor edit 5/14: Intro and action dates updated on Board Action Report to reflect correct meeting dates.)
3. Elementary School Science Instructional Materials Adoption (C&I, Apr. 23 & 30, for consideration) Approval of this item would accept the recommendation of the Elementary School Science Instructional Materials Adoption Committee for instructional materials for all elementary school science classrooms in grades K-5, authorize the Superintendent to purchase AmplifyScience as the core instructional materials for all grade K-5 Seattle Public Schools classrooms for an amount not to exceed $2,368,870 in a three-year phased-in purchase and implementation plan out of the FY2020 (2019-20), FY2021 (2020-21), and FY2022 (2021-22) budgets, covering licensing through school years 2019-2020 through 2027-28, and an amount not to exceed $5,040,674 for in-house professional development and collaboration.(Attachment J has been updated in track changes on 5/13)(Minor edit 5/14: Intro and action dates updated on Board Action Report to reflect correct meeting dates.) 

• Amendment 1 to Elementary School Science Instructional Materials Adoption  (Directors Burke & Pinkham) Approval of this item would amend the proposed Elementary School Science Instructional Materials Adoption to adopt HMH Science Dimensions from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for all elementary school science classrooms.

X. Adjourn – 8:30 p.m.

Calendar Reminders

 

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