Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 2-3, 2014 and April 5, 2014

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1 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 2-3, 2014 and April 5, 2014 Call To Order Chairperson Mead called the regular meeting of the WEA Board of Directors to order at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Spokane Washington. Roll Call The following board directors were present for this meeting: Kim Mead, Stephen Miller, Patricia Benavidez, Jeb Binns, Logan Birgenheier, Lisa Brackin, Shaerie Bruton, Phyllis Campano, Tracie Cannon, Debby Chandler, Mark Cole, Cathy Comar, Sharon Dolan, Jamie Downing, Courtney Eyer, Antoinette Felder, Justin Fox-Bailey, Christine Fraser, Amy Frost, Barbara Gapper, Dan Gossett, Eric Grant, Bill Green, Paul Hope, Bob Ingraham, Myra Johnson, Marguerite Jones, Julie Kastien, Jonathan Knapp, Karen Laase, Norma LaChine, Sonya Langford, Roxanne Luchini, Ted Mack, Patricia Marcum, Steve Mayer, Joyce McDonald, Karen McNamara, Michele Miller, Jeri Morrow, Mark Morrow, Angel Morton, Carla Naccarato-Sinclair, Patrick Nicholson, Andi Nofziger-Meadows, Amy Nylen, Jan Olmstead, Linda Overlie, Christyna Paris, Martha Patterson, Cindy Prescott, Ted Raihl, Kit Raney, Shannon Rasmussen, Robert Reynolds, Jenny Rose, Bev Schaefer, Ted Schelvan, Gloria Smith, John Solberg, Teri Staudinger, LaDonna Sterling, Deborah Strayer, Fern Tresvan, Terry VanMeter, Cindie Webb, and Bradford Williams. The following board directors were excused from this meeting: Kathie Axtell, Jennie Beltramini, Steve Lembeck, Bill Lyne, Steve McKenna, Janice Petrin, and Susan Yaw. Chairperson Mead declared a quorum present. The following WEA staff members were present for this meeting: Aimee Iverson, Manny Bosser, Lisa Kodama, Linda Mullen, Rod Regan, Glenn Bafia, John Donaghy, Margaret Knight, 1 / 13

2 Christina Martinez, and Cindy Bonnell. Ex officio board director Maryziel Galarpe was present. WEASO representative Jim Gow was present. Board Alternate Seating It was Moved by Bob Ingraham and Seconded by Shaerie Bruton that the WEA Board of Directors approve the Board Alternate Seating as listed on Agenda Item 2-A. That the WEA Board of Directors approve the seating of LaVasha Murdock (Wahluke) as an alternate for Susan Yaw (Quincy). Mr. Ingraham s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Approval of Agenda It was Moved by Angel Morton and Seconded by Myra Johnson that the WEA Board adopt the agenda as presented in Agenda Item 2-B. 2 / 13

3 Ms. Morton s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Approval of the Minutes It was Moved by Myra Johnson and Seconded by Angel Morton that the WEA Board approve the Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014 meeting minutes, and the March 1, 2014 meeting and executive session minutes, as presented in Agenda Item 2-C. Ms. Johnson s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Presentation on Professional Development Network Lisa Kodama, Director of the Center for Professional Practice, presented information regarding the Professional Development Network Survey report. Legislative Presentation Rod Regan, Director of Public Policy, along with WEA Lobbyists Julie Salvi and Shawn Lewis, presented information regarding the status of 2013 NBI D (Initiative to Voters), Class Size, and Compensation. Discussion ensued. NBI C It was Moved by Justin Fox-Bailey and Seconded by Paul Hope that the WEA Board of 3 / 13

4 Directors recommend to the WEA Representative Assembly Delegates a position of Do Pass for NBI C (Total Compensation Strategy). Mr. Fox-Bailey s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Vice President s Report Margaret Knight, WEA Chief Financial Officer, presented the budget status report as of February 28, She also presented information regarding the mid-year review. It was Moved by Karen McNamara and Seconded by Christine Fraser that the WEA Board of Directors approve the budget transfers recommended in Agenda Item No. 6-A-(2). Without object, a roll call vote was conducted. Ms. McNamara s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). It was Moved by Angel Morton and Seconded by Antoinette Felder that the Board approve the WEA dues amounts as proposed in Agenda Item 2-Ea. Without object, a roll call vote was conducted. Ms. Morton s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). 4 / 13

5 Margaret Knight presented a Power Point presentation covering financial trends and projections. Discussion ensued. She also reviewed the new Governance voucher. Certification of Election Results It was Moved by Debby Chandler and Seconded by Jan Olmstead that the WEA Board approve the run-off election results as printed in Agenda Item 2-F. Ms. Chandler s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Documents & Resolutions Work Team Justin Fox-Bailey, Co-chair for the Documents & Resolutions Work Team presented the following new business for the Board s recommendations to the WEA Rep Assembly delegates. It was Moved by Angel Morton and Seconded by Paul Hope that the WEA Board recommend to the WEA Representative Assembly Delegates a position of Do Pass for 2014 Standing Rules and Adopted Procedures Amendment No. 3 (Certification for WEA-Rep Assembly). Discussion ensued. It was Moved by Joyce McDonald and Seconded by Chris Fraser to close debate, and the motion Carried ( ). 5 / 13

6 No votes (22): Julie Kastien, Jeb Binns, Patricia Benavidez, Courtney Eyer, Fern Tresvan, Bradford Williams, Shaerie Bruton, Kit Raney, Myra Johnson, Phyllis Campano, Jonathan Knapp, Shannon Rasmussen, Patricia Marcum, Chris Fraser, Martha Patterson, Linda Overlie, Joyce McDonald, Antoinette Felder, Marguerite Jones, Dan Gossett, Amy Frost, LaVasha Murdock. Abstentions (2): Steve Mayer, Logan Birgenheier. Ms. Morton s motion Carried ( ). The WEA Board of Directors took no position on New Business Item No. 2 (Support for the I-594 Campaign). It was Moved by Bill Green and Seconded by Paul Hope that the WEA Board recommend to the WEA Representative Assembly Delegates a position of Do Pass on New Business Item No. 5 (Restoration of COLA Losses). No votes (3): Sonya Langford, Michele Miller, Cindy Prescott Abstentions (4): Jan Olmstead, Kit Raney, Myra Johnson, Patrick Nicholson Mr. Green s motion Carried ( ). WEA Convention Work Team Update 6 / 13

7 Karen McNamara and Jan Olmstead, Co-chairs for the WEA Convention Work Team, asked the Board of Directors to help with setting up bags and water bottles on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. Documents & Resolutions Work Team (continued) Justin Fox-Bailey, Co-chair for the Documents & Resolutions Work Team presented the following new business for the Board s recommendations to the WEA RA delegates. It was Moved by Martha Patterson and Seconded by Chris Fraser that the WEA Board recommend to the WEA Representative Assembly Delegates a position of Do Pass for 2014 New Business Item No. 3 (Safe and Consistent Special Education Programs). Ms. Patterson s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Standing Rules Amendment #3 It was Moved by Phyllis Campano and Seconded by Fern Tresvan that the WEA Board reconsider their position on Standing Rules Amendment #3. No votes (6): Ted Schelvan, Eric Grant, Jenny Rose, Andi Nofziger-Meadows, Bev Schaefer, John Solberg. 7 / 13

8 Abstentions (1): Justin Fox-Bailey. Ms. Campano s motion Carried ( ). Chairperson Mead said that since the motion to reconsider was passed, the original motion is now back on floor for debate. It was Moved by Angel Morton and Seconded by Paul Hope that the WEA Board adopt a position of Do Pass for Standing Rules and Adopted Procedures Amendment No. 3. Discussion ensued. Yes votes (13): Eric Grant, Norma LaChine, Jenny Rose, Bev Schaefer, Terry VanMeter, Michele Miller, Mark Morrow, Roxanne Luchini, John Solberg, Lisa Brackin, Angel Morton, Andi Nofziger-Meadows, Teri Staudinger. Abstentions (1): Justin Fox-Bailey. Ms. Morton s motion Failed ( ). Announcement Chairperson Mead announced that there will be an election at rep assembly for four (4) Ethnic Minority At-Large Board Director positions and one (1) ESP At-Large Board Director position. 8 / 13

9 Legislative Update Rod Regan presented information regarding current legislative issues. Discussion ensued. Yakima EA Update Aimee Iverson, WEA General Counsel, updated the Board regarding Yakima EA. Minutes and Reports ESP ACT Report: Debby Chandler, President, said that the ESP breakfast will be held on Friday morning at the Doubletree. Their next meeting will be held on May 31 and WEA in Federal Way. Approximately 80 ESP members went to the NEA ESP Conference in San Francisco CA. A statewide living wage meeting will be held in Federal Way. NEA State Directors Report: Ted Raihl said there will be a big report given at RA. Congressional elections are gearing up. Stephen Miller talked about the how WEA members can contribute to the NEA Fund. AHE Report: Carla Naccarato-Sinclair, Chair, said they had their NEA Higher Education conference two weeks ago, which was held in St. Louis Mo. It was a good conference. It came up again about moving all their adjunct to the Affordable Care Act. Small Rural Committee Report: Tracie Cannon and LaDonna Sterling, Co-chairs, said that the Small Rural Conference will be held at WEA in Federal Way on May 15-16, They will have new classes this year. They are excited to have their first ever small rural caucus tomorrow. 9 / 13

10 WEA Retired Report: Kit Raney, President, said that they will have their normal WEA-Retired booth at RA again this year, where you can sign up to become a member of WEA-Retired, and they are also selling raffle tickets for their three scholarships. SWEA Report: Logan Birgenheier is a first time board director and delegate. There will be 12 student delegates at Rep Assembly this year. He asked that the Board Directors stop by to introduce themselves to the new student delegates. Children s Fund Board: Vice President Stephen Miller gave an update regarding the WEA Children s Fund. WEA Convention Work Team Report: Karen McNamara and Jan Olmstead, Co-chairs, thanked the board for getting the RA floor set up in 20 minutes. They are asking for the board s help: please introduce yourself to the people who sit at the microphone tables so they know who to turn to with questions. They are volunteers and not experts on how the RA is run. There was a dinner for the volunteers last night. Jan Olmstead and Barb Gapper will be out at the buses to help make sure everyone gets back to their hotels. There will not be unlimited internet on the RA floor. Please use airplane mode if you are not using your electronics for business. Please do not wear fragrance to the RA. Board Directors will not be able to be on the RA floor after 3:00 p.m. today. OSO Update Board Director Eric Grant from Arlington updated the board regarding the OSO mudslide and the impact on the OSO and Darrington communities. Chairperson Kim Mead said the NEA Health Information Network has reached out to WEA regarding the mudslide, and OSPI has contacted WEA in regards to two teaching positions they are aware of needing. RA Expectations 10 / 13

11 Chairperson Mead talked about the changes that will take place at RA this year. Entrance: She said that the Officers of the Assembly (WEA Board Directors) will be asked to assemble as a group right before RA begins and the members of the Executive Committee will lead them in as the Officers of the Assembly. She wants to make sure that all of the Rep Assembly delegates know who they are. Movie: WEA will have a private showing of the new Cesar Chavez movie on Friday night. We will have one entire movie theatre just for WEA. Officers of the RA Assembly: Kit Raney spoke to the board regarding how the RA will be run this year. She highlighted the following topics: speaking to the positions, finding answers for members, and staying alert to issues and impacts. Discussion ensued. Recess Chairperson Mead recessed the WEA Board of Directors meeting at 12:03 p.m. on April 3, 2014, explaining that the WEA Board of Directors meeting was still in session until adjournment of the WEA Representative Assembly on Saturday, April 5, April 5, 2014 Board Meeting 11 / 13

12 Chairperson Mead called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Spokane Convention Center. Roll call was taken and Chairperson Mead declared a quorum present. It was Moved by Paul Hope and Seconded by Bev Schaefer to contribute $250,000 to the Class Size Counts Committee, with $150,000 to come from reserves. No Vote (1): Antoinette Felder Mr. Hope s motion Carried ( ). Recess Chairperson Mead recessed the WEA Board of Directors meeting at 5:50 p.m., until the adjournment of the 2014 WEA Representative Assembly. Adjournment Chairperson Mead adjourned the regular session meeting of the WEA Board of Directors at 12:18 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane Washington. 12 / 13

13 Submitted by: Cindy Bonnell Approved by the WEA Board of Directors on June 6, / 13