Mat Marr ) Chairs. Ruth Alexander ) Keith Massie ) Directors Heidi Parker ) Amy Patton )

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1 Ashland School District No. 5, Jackson County, Oregon The Board of Directors met in regular session February 9, 2009, beginning at 7:00 pm in the Ashland Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon Those present: Mat Marr ) Chairs Ruth Alexander ) Keith Massie ) Directors Heidi Parker ) Amy Patton ) Juli Di Chiro, Superintendent Jill Turner, Business Manager Toni Knox, Certified Representative Amy Korth, Classified Representative Aimie Jacobson, Student Representative District Administrators Community Members Jeanne Peterson, Administrative Assistant I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. II. III. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Check All board members were present. IV. Welcome Visitors and Acknowledgments A. Vision and Mission Statement Board members read the vision and mission statements. Drama students performed selected state competition events.

2 V. Consent Agenda It was recommended that the Board approve the consent agenda as presented. The minutes of January 26 were pulled to be revised and approved at the next meeting. The minutes of January 12 were corrected under School Report Cards. Director Parker moved that the consent agenda be approved as amended. Director Patton seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A. Approve minutes of regular session of January 12, executive and special sessions of January 19, and work session of January 26, B. Personnel I. Resignation Andy Bayliss, Willow Wind Teacher on leave of absence, submitted his resignation effective immediately. Nancy Sirski, primary teacher at Walker Elementary, submitted her letter of resignation effective the end of this school year. It was recommended that the resignations be approve as presented.

3 II. Retirement Requests Susan Baird, Ashland Middle School Instructional Coach, submitted a letter of intent to retire the end of this school year. Linda Colloran, Ashland High School Social Studies/Business Teacher, submitted a letter of intent to retire the end of this year. Brent Freeman, Ashland Middle School Math Teacher on special assignment, submitted a letter of intent to retire effective July 1, Louis Leger, Elementary Music Specialist at Walker, submitted a letter of intent to retire effective June 30, Therese Van Reenen, Ashland Middle Sixth Grade Teacher, submitted a letter of intent to retire effective July 1, Kathy Yeoman, Ashland Middle School Spanish Teacher, submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of this school year. It was recommended that the retirements be granted as presented. III. Approve Resolution # to Extend Certified and Administrative Employment Contracts, Offer Certified and Administrative Probationary Contracts, and Nonrenew Probationary and Temporary Certified Contracts It was recommended that the Board approve Resolution # to extend Certified and Administrative Employment Contracts, offer Certified and Administrative probationary contracts, and nonrenew probationary temporary Certified Contracts. A copy of that resolution is attached hereto and becomes a part of these minutes.

4 VI. Hear Public Requests not a part of the agenda There were no public requests. VII. Reports A. Student and Staff Representative Reports Aimie Jacobson, Student Representative, reported on student concerns about layoffs, concern about graduation due to lack of school days, a Pancake Breakfast for the Food Bank, ATP Ashland Town Pride, late-start Fridays, Stringing Telegrams, Leadership Class activities, athletic events, and the Virtual Enterprise Class. Amy Korth reported that the classified staff is feeling apprehensive about the future, but trust there will be good solutions. Toni Knox reported on concerns of layoffs and reviewed activities occurring at all of the schools. B. Schedule Work Session for Potential School Board Member Candidates Board members Ruth Alexander, Amy Patton and Mat Marr announced that they would not be running for re-election as school board members. Mat Marr explained that he would file as a candidate only if there were no other candidates. Chair Marr reported that the first day for candidates to file is February 9 and the last day to file is March 19, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The Board scheduled a work session to be held on February 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Board Room for potential School Board Member Candidates to receive information and ask questions about being a Board Member. C. AHS Redesign Update Juli Di Chiro reported that the Redesign Update involves curriculum and instructional redesign at the high school. A community meeting was held on January 26 at which time feedback was received from community members.

5 D. Project Management Update Gary DeCock, Project Manager, provided an update on the construction projects. The Board took a break at 7:54 pm and reconvened at 8:00 pm. E. District Financial Report Jill Turner reviewed the December and January financial reports and responded to questions. F. Budget Update Juli Di Chiro provided an update on this year s budget. The revenue situation in the state continues to worsen. On February 20 the legislature will receive a revenue forecast. We know it will be lower but we don t know how much. The legislature has options as follows. They can do nothing and the Governor can do across-the-board reductions of all of the state agencies. The legislature is not likely to exercise that option. The second option is the legislature could determine where cuts should occur. The Third option is to use the educational stability fund. Ms. Di Chiro then reported on next year. The Governor s proposed budget means we are looking at a $3.5 million reduction next year. If it is less than that, we will have further cuts. We are working on layoff scenarios and staff reduction strategies. We will have a board and budget meeting on February 23 to inform the public and respond to questions. The district will hold an all staff meeting on February 26 to explain all of the impacts to the staff. The Board will be approving layoffs on March 9. G. Superintendent Report No special report was given. VIII. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business at this time.

6 IX. New Business A. Adopt Educational Service District Resolutions Steve Boyarsky, Superintendent of the Educational Service District, reviewed the proposed Resolution Programs and Services for the school year. It was recommended that the resolutions be adopted as presented. Director Parker moved that the Board adopt the proposed ESD Resolutions for the school year as presented. Director Massie seconded and the motion passed unanimously. B. Board Policy Revisions - First Reading Revised Board Policies GBEB-JHCC, JHCD, JHCDA and IGBHE were presented for first reading. Samuel Bogdanove and Belinda Brown reviewed policy revisions GBEB-JHCC, JHCD and JHCDA. Ken Kigel reviewed what Ashland High School has done with regards to policy IGBHE. The Board amended policy revision IGBHE on expanded options. Chair Marr moved that the Board approve Board Policy Revisions GBEB-JHCC, JHCD, JHCDA, and IGBHE as amended. Director Alexander seconded and the motion passed with the following roll-call vote: Alexander yes; Massie abstain, Parker yes; Patton yes; Marr yes. C. Approve School Calendar Juli Di Chiro presented one calendar for the school year for all schools. She noted a reduction of two teacher days. It was suggested that the snow days be added to the end of the school year. Director Massie moved that the Board approve the school calendar as presented with the addition of two snow make up days in June. Director Alexander seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

7 D. Approve Assurance Report Each year the Oregon Department of Education selects a study of specific Oregon Administrative Rules to see that school districts are in compliance. Juli Di Chiro reported on our district's compliance status with the administrative rule. Juli Di Chiro reported that we were in compliance with all standards except for the instructional hours for this school year. We did not have sufficient minutes at Ashland High School due to the Friday late starts. These minutes will be corrected next year. Director Alexander moved that the Board approve the Assurance Report as presented. Director Parker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. E. Approve Memorandum of Understanding # Between Southern Oregon Bargaining Council and Ashland School District No. 5 Regarding Reduction of Days and Memorandum of Understanding # Between Southern Oregon Bargaining Council and Ashland School District No. 5 Regarding Retirement Incentives. Juli Di Chiro reported that Memorandums of Understanding for a reduction of 5 days and early retirement incentives were approved by the Ashland Education Association, but were not approved by the Southern Oregon Bargaining Council. District teachers are not happy about this outcome. Ms. Di Chiro reported that she needs to talk with Ashland Education Association leadership to discuss next steps. The Board directed Juli Di Chiro to obtain legal counsel on the Memorandums of Understanding and approve the Memorandums of Understanding amending them to replace Southern Oregon Bargaining Council with Ashland Education Association. Director Massie moved that the Board approve Memorandum of Understandings # between the Ashland Education Association and the Ashland School District and Memorandum of Understanding # between the Ashland Education Association and the Ashland School District as amended. Director Parker seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8 F. Approve Memorandum of Understanding # Between Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #42 and Ashland School District No. 5 Regarding Reduction of Days Director Massie moved that the Board approve Memorandum of Understanding # Between Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #42 and Ashland School District No. 5 regarding reduction of days as presented. Director Alexander seconded and the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G. Approve Revised School Calendar Director Parker moved that the Board approve the revised school calendars as presented. Director Massie seconded and the motion passed unanimously. H. Approve Contract Extension for Superintendent The Board considered a one-year contract extension for Juli Di Chiro, Superintendent. Chair Marr stated that he feels the superintendent is underpaid for her work; her salary is not in line with other superintendents in the area. He strongly recommended that the next Board review her compensation for next year. Director Massie moved that the Board approve the one-year contract extension for Juli Di Chiro as presented. Ruth Alexander seconded and the motion passed unanimously. X. Board Report Chair Marr read a letter to the community and asked for Board support for sending the letter. The Board agreed that this letter should be sent to the community. Director Alexander read her letter to the Housing Authority. The Board made minor amendments to the letter. Director Patton moved that the Board approve the letter Director Alexander reviewed and asked her to present it to the Planning Commission. Director Massie seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Board members reported on the food service program.

9 XI. Announcements and Appointments A Board Work Session will be held on February 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Board Room for potential School Board Member Candidates to receive information and ask questions about being a Board Member. A Board Work Session will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Helman Library to discuss budget proposals. The next Capital Projects Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Board Room. The next regular session will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ashland Council Chambers. XII. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Jeanne Peterson, Administrative Assistant. Chair Clerk

10 RESOLUTION # BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Superintendent to offer employment contracts to the following staff, with the terms and conditions to be established by Board policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement, if any: 1. Contract extension for "contract" teachers for the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011: Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Anderson Tamara Math 1 AHS Baird Susan Instructional Coach 1 AMS Barnett Linda Special Ed. 1 AHS Benbough Marcia Reading 1 Walker Berman Karen Foods/Academic Adv.67 AHS Bishop Elizabeth Drama 1 AHS Blair Debra Grade 3 1 Walker Bowen-Jones Kathi English/Soc St 1 AHS Bradley Joanna CDS 1 AMS Brand Sandra ESL 1 AMS/AHS Brandy Timothy Elementary 1 John Muir Buettner Gail Grade 1 1 Helman Burt Andrew Grade 6 1 AMS Cadarette Karoli 7/8 Social Studies 1 AMS Carstensen Jenifer Music.75 AMS Carstensen Karl PE 1 AMS Cate Timothy English/Soc. St. 1 AHS Cazares Daniel CDS.70 Walker Christensen Jan Music.65 Helman Claussen Jane Social Studies 1 AHS Colloran Linda Soc St/Computers 1 AHS Contreras Gladys Spanish 1 AHS Cornelius Roland English/Soc St 1 AHS Cory Pam 7/8 th Language Arts 1 AMS Cottle Morgan Grade 5 1 Walker Cuddeback Michelle Grade 5 1 Helman Cyphers Joanne Special Ed 1 Walker Damon-Tollenaere Matt Elem PE 1 Helman Daniels Nancy Reading 1 Helman Davidson Laura Home Ec/Health 1 AHS Davis Janet Elem Music Specialist 1 Bellview DeSalvo Rebecca Science.50 AHS Driscoll Mia Kindergarten.80 Helman Dunbrasky Joe Grade 5 1 Helman Egan Jennifer CDS 1 Helman

11 Fleuter Lori Grade 3 1 Helman Freeman Brenton TOSA 1 AMS French Allison Health 1 AHS Gabriel William English/Social Studies 1 AHS Gardener Renee Grade 1 1 Bellview Gates Lindsay Grade 3 1 Bellview Ginsberg Melvin Special Ed. 1 Helman Gonzalez Jennifer 7/8 th Spanish 1 AMS Graham Ronald Math 1 AHS Green Karen Foods/Business 1 AHS Gyarmathy Rebecca Reading 1 Bellview Haden Jamie Health/LOA 1 AMS Haim Jim WCS.5 AHS Hall Charlie PE 1 AHS Hall Lauren Librarian 1 AMS Hansen Ingrid Grade 4 1 Bellview Hansen Laurence 7/8th Math 1 AMS Hanzel Gregory Special Ed 1 AMS Hartman James Science.83 AHS Healy Kristina 7/8 th Science 1 AMS Heidig Heidi Grade 5 1 Walker Hernandez Robyn English 1 AHS Hobein Brian Science 1 AHS Hobein Barbie Spanish 1 AHS Huard Paul Social Studies 1 AHS Inada Julie 7/8 th Language Arts 1 AMS Jamieson Janet Speech & Language.75 Walker Johnson Angela PE 1 BE/HE/WA/AMS Johnson Holly Music 1 AMS/AHS Johnson Dwayne Orchestra.50 AMS Jones Leigh LOA.75 AMS Julian Jr Bob 7/8 th Social Studies 1 AMS Karlin Terry Grade 6 1 AMS Keim Nancy Grade 4 1 Walker Kendrick Inge Grade 2 1 Walker Kennedy Katherine Science 1 AHS Kneeland Amy Grade 4 1 Walker Knox Antoinette Special Ed 1 AMS Kuhn Robert Art.75 AMS Kunstman Lynn Science 1 AMS Larson Berit Grade 3 1 Helman Lasley Lloyd Cont. Ctr/Depot 1 AHS Lebo James Science 1 AHS Leger Louis Music 1 Walker Losinski Jennifer 7/8 Math 1 AMS Mann Jeffrey Special Ed 1 Bellview

12 Martin Craig Grade 1 1 Bellview McBride Judith Willow Wind Teacher 1 Willow Wind McCoy Valerie Grade 1, 2 1 Helman McCracken Bonnie Grade 6 1 AMS McKinnon Matt Social Studies 1 AHS McNeil Gary Grade 6 1 AMS Miller Mark Science 1 AHS Minor Susan English 1 AHS Myers-Murphy, Catherine Grade 5 1 Bellview Oehler Elizabeth 7/8 th Math 1 AMS Ososke Marcia Elementary 1 John Muir Palmesano Candace Grade 3 1 Bellview Pare' Gerry Orchestra 1 High/Elems Paustian Brenda Math 1 AHS Pinder Joann Elementary PE 1 Walker Ponder Julie Physical Education 1 AMS Preskenis Jay 9/10 th Alternative 1 AHS Preskenis Sheri Grade 4 1 Bellview Pryor Karl 7/8 th Language Arts 1 AMS Rensi Dana Spanish 1 AHS Sandrock Eric 7/8 th Science 1 AMS Santos Stephanie PE 1 AHS Scalo Patricia Elementary 1 John Muir Schlecht Joyce Kindergarten.80 Bellview Schoenleber Mark Art 1 AHS Shaffer Mary CDS.5 Walker Shaw Rickey TV Video Production.5 AMS Sherbow Mark Grade 4 1 Walker Shipley Doug Special Ed. 1 AHS Siders Camille Elementary 1 John Muir Silva Susan Special Ed..6 AHS Skinner John Counselor 1 AHS Smith Hazel Librarian 1 BE/HE//WA Smith Kari Grade 1,2 1 Helman. Smith Linda Special Ed. 1 AMS/John Muir Smith Stephen Counselor 1 AHS Snowden Mary Kindergarten.80 Helman Spear Caroline Catalyst/English 1 AHS Stevenson Elisa LOA 1 Walker Stiles Glenna Dean of Students 1 AHS Stokes Chris Kindergarten.80 Walker Street William Librarian 1 AHS Streng Richard Grade 6 1 AMS Sturdevant Aaron Social Studies 1 AHS Sullivan Kate Special Ed/LOA 1 AHS Sumner Shirley Grade 2 1 Helman

13 Thickett Lori Math 1 AHS VanReenen Therese Grade 6 1 AMS Verloop Cecily Health.5 AHS Wahpepah Jennifer Special Ed 1 AHS Wallace Leeanne English 1 AHS Walsh Michael Art/Photography.5 AHS Warner Dianna 7/8 th Social Studies 1 AMS Warrence-Schreiber Michele Reading.8 AMS Wehmeyer-Knox, Nora School Psychologist.8 Walker Wolff Eric Math 1 AHS Wolff Shannon Grade 1,2 1 Walker Yeoman Kathy 7/8 th Spanish 1 AMS 2. Second year probationary contracts (teachers and administrators) for : Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Carver Courtney Grade 1 1 Walker Geygan Doug Asst Principal 1 AMS Pindell Suzanne Willow Wind Teacher.75 Willow Wind VanZee Elizabeth Special Ed Site Based 1 Bellview 3. Third year probationary contracts (teachers and administrators) for : Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Berry Diane CDS.70 Bellview Cochran Sheryl Willow Wind Teacher.50 Willow Wind Dorr Patricia Grade 4 1 Helman Fujikawa Matthew Kindergarten.80 Bellview Gilmore Christi Continuation Center.67 AHS Hagemann James Physical Education.50 AMS Healey Kimberley French/English.67 AHS Henner Stephanie Kindergarten.80 Walker Hunt Susan Kindergarten.80 Walker Mateas Kathy Grade 2 1 Walker Rogers Laura Grade 2 1 Bellview Soderberg-Chase Jon Band 1 AHS Voorhies Janet Special Ed Site Based 1 AMS Werthaiser-Kent Wendy Speech.33 AHS

14 4. Current third-year probationary teachers and administrators to be offered initial two or three-year contract: Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Eddington Pamela Grade 2 1 Bellview Fain Lynn Grade 3 1 Walker Gonzales Grace 7/8 th Spanish 1 AMS Hawley Robin Willow Wind Teacher 1 Willow Wind Holden Katherine WCS.5 AHS Kennedy Amy Counselor 1 AHS McCollom Christine Principal 1 Bellview McLean Tia Grade 1,2 1 Helman Michiels Patty Principal 1 Walker Schmeling Max Grade 4,5 1 Bellview Sorensen Reed Catalyst,Math/PE 1 AHS Wolfe Lori ESL.8 Walker 5. Nonrenewal of temporary teachers: Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Baney Dinah Math 1 AHS Camp Jessie ESL.30 John Muir Hagemann Jim Health.50 AMS Lawson John Willow Wind Teacher.54 Willow Wind Murakami Atsuko Japanese.17 AHS Olien Rebecca Title I Specialist.45 John Muir O Shea Kathleen Grade 3,4 1 Walker Phelps Emily Music.29 John Muir Stokes Christine Grade 1.20 Walker 6. Contract extension for "contract" administrators for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011: Last Name First Name Assign FTE Job Site Bogdanove Samuel Dir of Stu Services 1 District Hollandsworth Susan Elementary Principal 1 Helman Kemper Karl Athletic Director 1 AHS Kigel Ken Assistant Principal 1 AHS Pew Debra Principal 1 Willow Wind Retzlaff Steve Principal 1 AMS Schlecht Jeff High School Principal 1 AHS Valentini Don Assistant Principal 1 AHS Zundel Michelle Director of Education 1 District