Agenda
Vice President Suzy Ritter convened the regular meeting of the Aberdeen School District Board of Directors at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School and via webinar following guidance for conducting remote meetings in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. In attendance were Jessica Jurasin, Annica Mizin and Jeremy Wright, along with Superintendent Jeffrey Thake, 24 patrons and staff in person, and two attending remotely. President Jennifer Durney was excused.
The meeting began with the flag salute.
Minutes, Bills, Trips & Gifts
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included:
- The minutes from the regular meeting on December 13, 2022;
- The December payroll vouchers totaling $2,055,964.13;
- General Fund vouchers totaling $758,630.26
- Capital Projects Fund vouchers totaling $396,246.90;
- ASB Fund vouchers totaling $19,510.92, and
- A gift to the FFA Program at Aberdeen High School in the amount of $500 from the Lokken family fund at the Grays harbor Community Foundation.
Comments from the Board
Jessica Jurasin commented that she appreciates the information from Superintendent Thake about the upcoming legislative session. She also noted that the Bobcat Music Booster’s Auction is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, January 28.
Annica Mizin commented on how much she appreciated the music clinic for parents that Gordon Shaw, the elementary music and band teacher at Robert Gray, put on for parents.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Thake read a proclamation from Governor Jay Inslee celebrating January as School Board Appreciation Month. He also noted that he attended the annual Legislative Sendoff in advance of the 2023 session and that he is following several education bills.
Athletics and Activities
Boys’ Soccer at Miller
Athletic Director John Crabb introduced Dylan Brown and Joshua Alcala, eighth-graders at Miller Junior High School, who presented a report requesting that Boys’ Soccer be added to the athletic offerings at Miller Junior High next year. The Board thanked the students for their proposal and voted unanimously in support of the request.
Athletic Director’s Report
Director John Crabb presented an overview of student participation rates in fall and winter athletics this year.
Football Transportation Request
Football Coach Todd Bridge presented a request that the district pay for the transportation costs of the football team’s overnight trip to Prosser last September. The Board asked for more information and tabled the matter.
Instructional Services
Cross Credit Classes
CTE Director Lynn Green presented the list of approved cross-credit classes at Aberdeen High School. These are classes where the content of a career and technical education class is equivalent to another required course.
Wonder Media
The Board approved an agreement with Wonder Media to provide lessons in the Visual Communications classes at Miller Junior High School during second semester.
Chavez Beauty School
The Board approved a contract with Chavez Beauty School to begin offering cosmetology classes in second semester at the Twin Harbors Skills Center.
Financial Services
Fiscal Status Report
Executive Director of Business and Operations Shannon Ramsey presented the Fiscal Status Report for December.
CSG Contract Addendum
The Board approved an additional scope of work adding the Hopkins Building to the contract with Construction Services Group on indoor air quality.
New Business
Policy 3424 Overdose Reversal
The Board accepted for first reading an update to Policy 3424 Opioid Related Overdose Reversal expanding the availability of overdose reversal medication to all schools.
Juvenile Court MOU
The Board approved an agreement with Grays Harbor County establishing procedures for truancy cases.
School for the Blind
The Board approved an agreement with the Washington State School for the Blind to provide orientation and mobility services in the District.
Personnel Matters
Following an executive session, the Board approved the Personnel Report.
