Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- January 31-February 1, Call to Order

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1 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- January 31-February 1, 2014 Call to Order Chairperson Mead called the regular meeting of the WEA Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the WEA Headquarters office in Federal Way Washington. Roll Call The following board directors were present for this meeting: Kim Mead, Stephen Miller, Patricia Benavidez, Jeb Binns, Logan Birgenheier, Lisa Brackin (Saturday), Phyllis Campano, Tracie Cannon, Debby Chandler, Mark Cole, Cathy Comar, Sharon Dolan, Jamie Downing, Courtney Eyer, Antoinette Felder (Friday), Justin Fox-Bailey, Christine Fraser, Amy Frost, Barbara Gapper, Dan Gossett, Eric Grant, Bill Green, Paul Hope, Bob Ingraham, Myra Johnson, Marguerite Jones, Jonathan Knapp, Karen Laase, Norma Jean LaChine, Sonya Langford, Steve Lembeck, Roxanne Luchini, Bill Lyne, Ted Mack, Patricia Marcum, Steve Mayer, Joyce McDonald, Steve McKenna, Karen McNamara, Michele Miller, Mark Morrow, Angel Morton, Carla Naccarato-Sinclair, Patrick Nicholson, Andi Nofziger-Meadows (Saturday), Amy Nylen, Jan Olmstead, Christyna Paris, Martha Patterson, Janice Petrin, Cindy Prescott, Ted Raihl, Kit Raney, Shannon Rasmussen, Robert Reynolds, Jenny Rose, Bev Schaefer, Gloria Smith (Friday), Deborah Strayer, Fern Tresvan, Terry VanMeter, Arden Watson, and Bradford Williams. The following board directors were excused from this meeting: Kathie Axtell, Jennie Beltramini, Julie Kastien, Jeri Morrow, Linda Overlie, Ted Schelvan, John Solberg, Teri Staudinger, LaDonna Sterling, Cindie Webb, and Susan Yaw. Chairperson Mead declared a quorum present. The following WEA staff members were present for this meeting: Aimee Iverson, Manny Bosser, 1 / 11

2 Lisa Kodama, Linda Mullen, Jim Fotter, Glenn Bafia, Margaret Knight, John Donaghy, Shawn Lewis (Saturday), AJ Hoyla (Friday), Christina Martinez (Saturday), and Cindy Bonnell. Ex officio observer Maryziel Galarpe was present. WEASO representative Dale Folkerts was present. Board Alternate Seating It was Moved by Bob Ingraham and Seconded by Debby Chandler 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 Tim Voie (Tumwater) as an alternate for Kathie Axtell (Olympia Education Admin. Prof. Assoc.); approve the seating of Margo Piver (Walla Walla) as an alternate for Teri Staudinger (Kennewick); approve the seating of Shawna Moore (Highline) as an alternate for Julie Kastien (Highline); approve the seating of Marilyn O Malley-Hicks (Tacoma) as an alternate for John Solberg (Tacoma); approve the seating of Ken Hays (Richland) as an alternate for Jeri Morrow (Richland); approve the seating of Linda Zaccanti (Brewster) as an alternate for Susan Yaw (Quincy); approve the seating of Diane Ball (Deer Park) as an alternate for Cindie Webb (Davenport); approve the seating of Rebecca Pendergraft (Bellingham) as an alternate for Jennie Beltramini (Anacortes). Without objection, a roll call vote was conducted. Mr. Ingraham s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Approval of Agenda 2 / 11

3 It was Moved by Stephen Miller and Seconded by Justin Fox-Bailey that the WEA Board adopt the agenda as presented in Agenda Item 2-B. Without objection, a roll call vote was conducted. Mr. Miller s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Certification of Election Recall Results It was Moved by Debby Chandler and Seconded by Jan Olmstead that the WEA Board certify the election results of the MidState recall as presented. Without objection, a roll call vote was conducted. Abstentions (1): Steve Lembeck Ms. Chandler s motion Carried ( ). Online Election Update John Fleming, Nominations & Elections Work Team Chair, updated the board about the online election process. Approval of Minutes 3 / 11

4 It was Moved by Stephen Miller and Seconded by Justin Fox-Bailey that the WEA Board approve the November 22-23, 2013 minutes in agenda item 2-C. Without objection, a roll call vote was conducted. Mr. Miller s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Professional Development Survey Update Lisa Kodama, Director for the Center for Professional Practice, presented a power point regarding the Professional Development Survey and Professional Development Network. Litigation Update Aimee Iverson, WEA General Counsel, reported on current litigation issues. Charter Schools Update John Donaghy, Executive Director for the Seattle UniServ Council, updated the Board with the most current information on charter schools in Washington State. Discussion ensued. Accountability and Responsibility Policy It was Moved by Shannon Rasmussen and Seconded by Justin Fox-Bailey that the WEA Board adopt the Accountability and Responsibility Policy guidelines. 4 / 11

5 Without objection, a roll call vote was conducted. Ms. Rasmussen s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Focus Groups Linda Mullen, Director of Communications, presented a power point on focus groups. Recognition of Departing Executive Board Member Board members Justin Fox-Bailey, Bob Ingraham, and Kit Raney shared some thoughts and words about Arden Watson, who is leaving the Executive Committee and Board for a staff position with WEA. Chairperson Mead also spoke about Arden. Vice President s Reports Budget Information Margaret Knight, WEA CFO, reported on the Budget Status Report ending December 31, 2013.She also reported on the Budget Revisions and Transfers report under Agenda Item 6-A-2. It was Moved by Christyna Paris and Seconded by Chris Fraser that the WEA Board approve the budget revisions and transfers as show on Agenda Item 6-A-2. 5 / 11

6 Without objections, a roll call vote was conducted. Ms. Paris motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Annual Audit Report Margaret Knight presented the annual audit report. It was Moved by Ted Mack and Seconded by Karen McNamara that the WEA Board accept the annual financial audit as presented to the Budget and Finance Committee by Tremper and Company. Without objections, a roll call vote was conducted. Mr. Mack s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Legislative Update Rod Regan, Director of Public Policy, updated the board on the current legislative session. Discussion ensued. Shawn Lewis, WEA Funding Lobbyist, presented a power point presentation regarding what ample funding of public education should look like. Discussion ensued. Children s Fund Update 6 / 11

7 Vice President Stephen Miller gave an update on the new sustaining contributions to the WEA Children s Fund. Attendance reminder Chairperson Mead reminded the board to make sure they check in with the front table if they are here but missed the roll call on Friday evening. Polling Linda Mullen presented a power point presentation about a tracking poll. Discussion ensued. Minutes and Reports NEA Board Directors, Stephen Miller, Ted Raihl, Patrick Nicholson, Bill Lyne, and Marguerite Jones, reported about their lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. Debby Chandler, ESP ACT President, reported on the activities of the ACT. Their ESP Lobby Day is Tuesday, Feb. 10 th. The deadline for ESP of the Year applications is Friday, Feb. 7 th, The NEA ESP conference will be held March 7-9, 2014 in San Francisco. Kit Raney, President of WEA-Retired, reported that WEA-Retired gives out scholarships each year. Please go to for the applications for the scholarships. The WEA-Retired Lobby Day is Thursday, Feb. 6 th. You can reach Kit Raney at 7 / 11

8 She said that one of the member benefits of WEA-Retired is the attorney referral program. She reminded the Board that WEA-Retired have had all the pension related NBI s that have passed to make things better and members do not really need to produce any more NBIs on this topic this year. Carla Naccarato-Sinclair, AHE Chair, reported on the joint get together with AFT and thanked Emilie and Simone Boe for their efforts and said it was a great event. They are encouraging their local members to work within their UniServ Councils and with their lobby days. There are many policy bills currently that will affect Higher Ed. Logan Birgenheier, SWEA President, not a lot to report at this time. It s the very beginning stages of starting a program about WEA and why SWEA members want to teach. They will try to produce a video. Bill Lyne, President of UFWS, keeping an eye on any stupid legislation that could impact the 4-year colleges. WEA RA Committee Update: by Co-chairs Karen McNamara and Jan Olmstead, who presented information regarding the WEA RA, being held at the Spokane Convention Center on April 3-5, Hotel reservations open up on Feb. 7, There will be a new online survey for all RA delegates this year. It will go live at 12:00 noon on the last day of RA. Documents and Resolutions Work Team Mark Mains, Chairperson for the Documents and Resolutions Work Team, presented the following documents to the Board of Directors. Standing Rules Amendment No. 1: 8 / 11

9 It was Moved by Arden Watson and Seconded by Kit Raney that the WEA Board of Directors recommend to the WEA Rep Assembly Delegates the position of Do Not Pass on 2014 Standing Rules and Adopted Procedures Amendment No. 1 (WEA Candidate Moderated Debates). Without objections, a roll call vote was conducted. Ms. Watson s motion Carried Unanimously ( ). Standing Rules Amendment No. 2: Ruled out order. Constitutional Amendment No. 1: It was Moved by Myra Johnson and Seconded by Angel Morton that the WEA Board of Directors recommend to the WEA Rep Assembly Delegates the position of Do Not Pass on 2014 Constitution and Bylaws Amendment No. 1 (Ethnic Minority/People of Color Counts for WEA RA Delegates). Without objections, a roll call vote was conducted. No votes (1): Margo Piver Ms. Johnson s motion Carried ( ). New Business Item No. 1: 9 / 11

10 It was Moved by Arden Watson and Seconded by Myra Johnson that the WEA Board of Directors recommend to the WEA Rep Assembly Delegates the position of Do Not Pass on 2014 New Business Item No. 1 ( Referred to Committee NBI s Verbal Status Report). Without objections, a roll call vote was conducted. No votes (1): Mark Cole Abstentions (1): Jeb Binns Ms. Watson s motion Carried ( ). New Resolution No. 1: The WEA Board of Directors took no position on New Resolution No. 1. President s Report Chairperson Mead reported on her Visitation and Travel report, and reminded the Board that there will be an election at the next Board meeting for one Executive Committee member to finish a current term. Center Reports: Manny Bosser, Director of Human Resources, updated the Board on the executive director hiring process. Lisa Kodama, said their center reports are in the board packet with lots of information. 10 / 11

11 Linda Mullen, said they signed with a firm to re-develop the WEA Website and they extended a job offer to a new person to do web design work. Adjournment Chairperson Mead adjourned the regular meeting of the WEA Board of Directors at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at WEA Headquarters office in Federal Way Washington. Approved by the WEA Board of Directors on April 2, / 11