LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 …...2014/10/06 · Lake Washington School District No. 414 Redmond, WA 98052 Dear Ms. Pendergrass: I am transmitting herewith the agenda

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

October 6, 2014

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CONSENT AGENDA

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Lake Washington School District Acronyms

AMO: Annual Measurable Objectives

AMAO: Annual Measurable Achievement Objective in English Language Proficiency

AP: Advanced Placement

AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination

B/CR: Board/CEO Relationship

CAA: Certificate of Academic Achievement

CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements

CBA: Classroom-Based Assessments

CDSA: Common District Summative Assessments

CEDARS: Comprehensive Education Data and Research System (CEDARS)

CIP: Continuous Improvement Plan

CLT: Central Leadership Team

COE: Collection of Evidence

CTE: Career & Technical Education

DIBELS: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

DLT: District Leadership Team (manager level and above, includes both certified and classified)

EL: Executive Limitations (See Policy Governance)

ELL: English Language Learners

EOC: End of Course

ER: End Results (formerly known as ENDs). Goals set forth by the board, including the mission of the district.

ESEA: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

GLE: Grade Level Expectations (state)

GP: Governance Process (Board)

HCP: Highly Capable Program

HSPE: High School Proficiency Exam

KISN: Kindergarten Intensive Safety Net

KPI: Key Performance Indicators

LC: Learning Community - The district is divided into four learning communities. Each one is made up of a high school and the elementary schools and junior highs that feed into it. The four learning

communities are: Eastlake, Juanita, Lake Washington, and Redmond.

LEAP: Learning Enhancement & Academic Planning

MSP: Measurement of Student Progress

NEVAC: Northeast Vocational Area Cooperative (25 high schools north and east of Lake Washington, King & South Snohomish Counties)

NSBA - National School Board Association

OSPI: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

PLC: Professional Learning Community

Policy Governance: A governance process used by the school board. Sets forth “End Results” (goals) that the superintendent must reach, while abiding by “Executive Limitations.” End Results include the district’s mission. Executive Limitations provide the boundaries for how the superintendent and staff can get to the goals. See the board policy section on web site for more information.

Quest: Highly Capable program for students in gr. 2-8

RCW: Revised Codes of Washington

RTI: Response to Intervention

SALT: Strategic Advisory Leadership Team

sMAS: Secondary Mobile Access for Students

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

TEALS: Technology Education and Literacy in Schools is a grassroots employee driven Microsoft program that recruits, mentors, and places high tech professionals as part-time teachers in a team teaching model.

WAC: Washington Administrative Codes

WaNIC: Washington Network for Innovative Careers

WELPA: Washington English Language Proficiency Assessment

WLPT: Washington Language Proficiency Test

WSSDA: Washington State School Directors Association 5QL: 5 Stars for Quality Learning (staff development program on integrating technology into the classroom)

October 2, 2014 Jackie Pendergrass President, Board of Directors Lake Washington School District No. 414 Redmond, WA 98052

Dear Ms. Pendergrass:

I am transmitting herewith the agenda for the Board of Directors’ regular meeting of October 6, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA.

Order of Business

1. Convene, Roll Call

2. Approve Agenda

3. Host School 4. Recognition

5. Public Comment

6. Consent Agenda

7. Non-Consent Agenda

8. Superintendent Report

9. Legislative Update

10. Board Follow-Up

11. Future Agenda Items

12. Debrief

13. Board Member Comments 14. Adjourn

Sincerely, Traci Pierce Superintendent

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors’ Meeting

L.E. Scarr Resource Center Board Room

October 6, 2014

5:30 p.m. Study Session Topic: Boundary Process & Strategic Plan Update Location: Hughes

Time Action Policy Tab Page

7:00 p.m. Convene, Roll Call

7:02 Approve Agenda

7:15 Host School Rose Hill Elementary, Principal Jennifer Hodges

7:30 Recognition

National Merit Semifinalists & Commended Scholars - Juanita High School, Gary Moed, Principal - Tesla STEM School, Cindy Duenas, Principal

7:45 Public Comment GP-3 (Board Job Description)

7:55 Consent Agenda GP-8 (Annual Agenda Planning)

Approval of Vouchers

Minutes - Sept. 22 work session and board meeting 1 1

Human Resources Report 2 4

Instructional Materials Committee 3 5 2014-15 Membership

Authorization for Deed of Dedication 4 6 International Community School/Community Elementary School Resolution No. 2195 Donations 5 7

AGENDA October 6, 2014 Page 2 Time Action Policy Tab Page

8:00 Non-Consent Agenda Redirecting Bond Proceeds and Matching Funds 6 8 Public Hearing Resolution No. 2196

Monitoring Report –Intermediate 7 ER-2 Interdisciplinary Content Knowledge ER-3, Interdisciplinary Skills and Attributes

9:00 Superintendent Report EL-3(Communication & Council

to the Board

9:10 Legislative Update GP-3(Board Job Description) Board Legislative Platform 8

9:20 Board Follow-Up GP-2(Governing Style) 9:21 Future Agenda Items EL-3(Communication & Council to the Board

9:23 Debrief GP-2(Governing Style)

9:25 Board Member Comments GP-2(Governing Style) 9:30 Adjourn Next Board Meeting: October 20, 2014

5:30 p.m. Board Meeting Location: Board Room 5:30 p.m. Study Session Topic: Communications and Open Public Meetings Training Location: Board Room L.E. Scarr Resource Center 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond, WA 98052

OFFICIAL MINUTES LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 Board of Directors' Study Session September 22, 2014

The study session was called to order by Vice President Nancy Bernard at 5:30 p.m.

UCALL TO ORDER U

Members present: Nancy Bernard, Siri Bliesner, and Mark Stuart. Excused: Jackie Pendergrass Present: Superintendent Traci Pierce.

UROLL CALLU

The topics discussed were: Quest, Capital Planning, and Comprehensive Community

Engagement

TOPIC

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. UADJOURNMENT U

U____________________________________ Jackie Pendergrass, President U____________________________________ Traci Pierce, Superintendent Diane Jenkins Recording Secretary

OFFICIAL MINUTES LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 Board of Directors' Meeting September 22, 2014 The board meeting was called to order by Vice President Nancy Bernard at 5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Members present: Nancy Bernard, Chris Carlson, Siri Bliesner, and Mark Stuart.

Excused: Jackie Pendergrass.

Present: Superintendent Traci Pierce.

ROLL CALL

Chris Carlson moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Siri Bliesner.

Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Siri Bliesner moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Chris Carlson.

Nancy Bernard, yes; Chris Carlson, yes; Siri Bliesner, yes; and Mark Stuart, yes.

Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of September 8 regular board meeting and work session minutes.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of September 22 Human Resources Report. APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

Hears the second reading and approves the proposed modifications to the following board policies: GP-2-E3, Board Meetings/Special Board

Meetings/Executive Sessions/Work Study Sessions ER-1, Mission and Vision of Lake Washington School

District ER-1, 2, 3-E1, Measures for End Results

BOARD POLICY SECOND READING/APPROVAL

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 Board of Directors' Meeting September 22, 2014

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Accepts the donations/grants as identified - Acceptance from Lake Washington Schools Foundation to Thoreau Elementary in the amount of $2,710.13 to purchase xylophones.

Acceptance from Juanita Schools Foundation to Juanita Elementary in the amount of $8,928.50 to provide stipends for music ($2,384.00) and tech support ($1,044.50) and support volunteer program ($5,550.00).

Acceptance from Rachel Carson PTSA to Carson Elementary in the amount of $21,770.16 to purchase and install outdoor reader board ($10,000.00) and climbing wall ($11,770.16).

Acceptance from Ben Franklin PTSA to Franklin Elementary in the amount of $1,185.00 to provide stipend for outdoor education.

Acceptance from Christa McAuliffe PTSA to McAuliffe Elementary in the amount of $8,200.00 to provide stipends for outdoor education ($4,100.00) and ASB ($4,100.00).

Acceptance from Explorer Parent Association to Explorer Elementary in the amount of $11,707.00 to purchase 20 laptops and two storage carts.

Acceptance from John Muir Elementary PTSA to Muir Elementary in the amount of $3,500.00 to purchase a laptop ($3,000.00) and support choir ($500.00).

Acceptance from Northstar Advisory Community to Northstar Middle in the amount of $10,074.78 to support math curriculum and purchase lab ($6,681.78) and classroom supplies ($3,398.00).

Acceptance from Inglewood Middle School PTSA to Inglewood Middle in the amount of $7,038.60 to provide stipends for tutoring program ($2,088.60); reimbursement for office supplies ($50.00); and support for library ($500.00), special needs ($400.00), and YES counselors ($4,000.00).

Acceptance from Eastlake High School Softball Booster Club to Eastlake High School in the amount of $9,542.50 to provide final payment associated with batting cage and installation purchased May 2014 ($9,542.50).

TOTAL $84,656.67

DONATIONS

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 Board of Directors' Meeting September 22, 2014

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Siri Bliesner reported that she had attended the 2014 Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) in Yakima. The board will review and discuss its legislative agenda to see if any changes are needed.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Siri Bliesner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Carlson . Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

____________________________________ Jackie Pendergrass, President ____________________________________ Traci Pierce, Superintendent Diane Jenkins Recording Secretary

Human Resources Board ReportOctober 6, 2014

NEW PERSONNEL

Name Position Location Salary/Rate Start Date Reason

Monsen, Amy NC Teacher Evergreen MS C-0 08/25/14 Leave Replacement

Montgomery, Janice NC .3 Teacher Mead Elem C-16 09/15/14 Leave Replacement

Reilly, Danielle Health Services Specialist Special Services $34.44 04/21/14 Repl. S. Emrey

Samuels, Alison NC Teacher Thoreau/Sandburg Elem A-0 09/24/14 Leave Replacement

RETIREMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS

Name Position Location Start Effective Date Reason

Castle-Facklam, Erin Special Ed Para Ed Juanita HS 08/16/05 09/18/14 Resignation

Clarke, Matthew Messenger/Warehouse Assist Curriculum 10/04/11 09/18/14 Resignation

Jackson, Chareen Bus Driver Transportation 09/05/07 09/03/14 Resignation

Mackey, Eugene Special Ed Para Ed Juanita HS 10/01/07 10/06/14 Retirement

Moriones, Ann Special Ed Para Ed/Instructional Assist Lakeview Elem 09/14/10 08/20/14 Resignation

Viviano, Molly Bus Driver Transportation 03/30/93 10/08/14 Resignation

Zeitlin, David Construction Project Manager Facilities 01/13/03 08/29/14 Reduction in Force

CHANGE OF CONTRACTUAL STATUS

Name Location Change Effective Date

Bury, Samantha Redmond HS .8 NC to 1.0 NC 09/16/14

Hanson, Lena Eastlake HS .2 C/.4 NC to .2 C/.5 NC 08/25/14

Harris, Valerie Eastlake HS .6 C to .6 C/.2 NC 08/25/14

Odegard, Traci Juanita HS/Redmond HS .5 NC to .9 NC 09/16/14

Simon, Jennifer Eastlake HS .6 C to .6 C/.2 NC 08/25/14

Van Vleet, Kyle Eastlake HS .4 NC to 1.0 NC 08/25/14

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APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE October 6, 2014

SITUATION

At the beginning of each school year, the appointment of new members to the Instructional Materials Committee is required. Yearly, students, community representatives, and staff members are appointed. This committee is responsible for the screening of instructional materials before they are brought to the Board for approval for use within the district.

Changes to IMC procedures, starting this year, include the addition of a representative from the Technology Operations Department, a Safety Net teacher, and a reduction of one special education position. Because members serve a three-year term, one of the current special education teachers will continue serving until her term expires. This second position would not be filled after 2016.

2014-15 Instructional Materials Committee

RECOMMENDATION The Board of Directors approves the appointment of these members to the Instructional Materials Committee for the 2014-2015 school year as presented.

IMC Representative Role Name Location Term

Expiration

Committee Chairperson Mike VanOrden Resource Center Permanent

Central Office Administrator Stacey McCrath Resource Center 2018

Community-Director District #1 (Jackie Pendergrass) Amy Lofquist Community Member 2015

Community-Director District #2 (Christopher Carlson) Mary Beth Binns Community Member 2017

Community-Director District #3 (Nancy Bernard) Jodi Gaertner Community Member 2015

Community-Director District #4 (Mark Stuart) Janet Lennon-Jones Community Member 2017

Community-Director District #5 (Siri Bliesner) Deanna Carter Community Member 2017

Principal Elementary Kirsten McArdle Rockwell Elementary 2015

Principal Middle School Dana Greenberg Finn Hill Middle 2017

Principal High School Cindy Duenas STEM 2015

Elementary Teacher Primary (grades K-2) Lori Scallan Wilder Elementary 2015

Elementary Teacher Primary (grades K-2) Joanna Vanausdeln Keller Elementary 2016

Elementary Teacher Intermediate (grades 3-5) Casey Conroy Thoreau Elementary 2018

Elementary Teacher Intermediate (grades 3-5) Jana Swenson Twain Elementary 2018

Middle School Teacher Jenai Sheffels STEM 2015

Middle School Teacher Amanda Workman Redmond Middle 2015

High School Teacher Peter Saruda Juanita High School 2016

High School Teacher Jamie Walton Emerson High School 2015

Librarian Elementary Anne Machonis Rose Hill Elementary 2018

Librarian Middle School Gretchen Oates Kamiakin Middle 2016

Librarian High School Shelly Macer Redmond High School 2015

Specialist Ryan Palmer Resource Center 2018

Special Education Teacher Laurie Chrichingo Juanita High School 2016

Special Education Teacher Victoria Walton Emerson High School 2017

Safety Net Teacher Nicole Kesler Evergreen Middle 2017

Technology Operations Randall Wood Resource Center 2018

HS Student Laura McCormick Eastlake High School 2015

HS Student Hali Han ICS 2015

HS Student Jesenia Atherley Juanita High School 2016

HS Student Renata Popov Redmond High School 2016

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AUTHORIZATION FOR DEED OF DEDICATION INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RESOLUTION NO. 2195

October 6, 2014 SITUATION Before final acceptance of the International Community School/Community Elementary School construction replacement project, it is necessary for the Lake Washington School District to dedicate a portion of the district’s property along NE 62nd Street to the City of Kirkland for a public roadway. The dedication of 13 feet for roadway is one of the conditions of the building permit for the replacement project of the International Community School/Community Elementary School and is necessary at this time for the closeout of all of the permit issues with the City of Kirkland. RECOMMENDATION The Board of Directors adopts Resolution No.2195 authorizing the District to convey a 13-foot right-of-way by Deed of Dedication to the City of Kirkland to benefit the International Community School/Community Elementary School.

AUTHORIZATION FOR DEED OF DEDICATION INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RESOLUTION NO. 2195

Road Dedication to City of Kirkland

WHEREAS, in the course of the construction and permitting for the new International Community School/Community Elementary School, the City of Kirkland required the District to dedicate a portion of the District’s property which extends onto a portion of the NE 62nd Street right of way. This portion of the District’s property was never deeded to the City of Kirkland when the right of way was improved by the City. This dedication is required by the City of Kirkland before final acceptance of the International Community School/Community Elementary School replacement project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of Lake

Washington School District No. 414 hereby grants the Deputy Superintendent and/or the Director of Support Services the authority to sign the Deed of Dedication in the form attached hereto on behalf of the District and to execute any other documents necessary to convey the subject property to the City of Kirkland.

ADOPTED by the Lake Washington School District at its regular meeting on the 6th day of October 2014.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414

Attest:

Secretary, Board of Directors

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DONATIONS

September 22, 2014

SITUATION

Individuals and/or groups periodically desire to make monetary donations to the school district. Monetary donations which exceed $1,000 are submitted for board approval. Following is a list of those requests for the time period including the individual or group making the request, the amount of donation and the purpose for which the funds are to be used.

From Amount Purpose

Horace Mann Elementary PTSA to Mann Elementary

$3,700.00 To support field trips.

Renaissance School PTSA to Renaissance School

$1,186.59 To purchase art and science supplies.

Environmental & Adventure School PTO to EAS

$5,000.00 To support field trips, community stewardship activities, and electives program.

Evergreen Middle School PTSA to Evergreen Middle School

$6,453.56 To purchase student agendas.

Kirkland Middle School PTSA to Kirkland Middle School

$4,300.00 To provide stipend for after-school homework club.

Stella Schola PTO to Stella Schola $3,132.90 To provide stipends for enrichment extra-curricular program.

Eastlake High School Softball Booster Club to Eastlake High School

$1,265.00 To purchase insulation material associated with batting cage purchased May 2014.

Christopher and Barbara Kaler to Emerson K-12

$2,000.00 To support ceramics class ($1,000), and purchase school-related supplies ($1,000).

TOTAL $27,038.05

RECOMMENDATION

The Board of Directors accepts the donations as identified at the October 6, 2014 board meeting.

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REDIRECTING BOND PROCEEDS AND MATCHING FUNDS PUBLIC HEARING

RESOLUTION NO. 2196

October 6, 2014

SITUATION In November of 2005, the board passed Resolution No. 1969 authorizing a special election on February 7, 2006 in order to propose the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $436 million. The bonds were to be used for Phase II of the district’s modernization program which modernized 11 schools and built one new school (Carson Elementary). The bond election passed and the district proceeded to sell $423.025 million of the bonds over the next six years in order to complete the projects. The projects were completed on time and under budget. The district estimates it will have approximately $12 million of unspent bond funds remaining. In addition, the district originally estimated that it would receive $23 million of state matching funds for these projects. The district actually received $33 million of state matching funds. Three million of these funds were designated to pay interest on the 2012 Limited General Obligation Bonds which were issued to front fund projects from the 2011 six-year Capital Projects Levy. Due to failure of the 2014 bond measures, and the need to the serve the district’s growing enrollment, there is a need to redirect unused funds to be used for additional projects. These projects include purchase and installation of portable classrooms; acquisition of land; modification of building interiors; remodeling, upgrading, and equipping classrooms as necessary for instructional programs; addition of permanent classroom space at Redmond Elementary School; and bond planning and pre-design. In order to use the unspent bond funds and unallocated state matching funds on additional projects, it is necessary for the board to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution modifying the original bond resolution. A public hearing has been scheduled for tonight. Action on the adopting the resolution will be placed on the October 20 agenda. The proposed resolution is attached. RECOMMENDATION The Board of Directors holds a public hearing regarding redirecting of bond proceeds and matching funds as outlined in Resolution No. 2196.

RESOLUTION NO. 2196

A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lake Washington School District No. 414, King County, Washington, amending Resolution No. 1969 to redirect the use of bond proceeds and matching funds received by the District.

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lake Washington School District

No. 414, King County, Washington (the “District”) adopted Resolution No. 1969 on

November 21, 2005, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other

details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election held on

February 7, 2006, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the principal

amounts of $436,000,000 (“Proposition No. 3”); and

WHEREAS, at the election held in the District on February 7, 2006, the number and

proportion of the qualified electors of the District required by law for the adoption thereof voted

in favor of Proposition No. 3 authorizing the issuance of $436,000,000 in unlimited tax general

obligation bonds proposed by Resolution No. 1969; and

WHEREAS, at the time of adoption of Resolution No. 1969, the District anticipated

receiving $23,000,000 in state matching funds and, in fact, the District received $33,000,000 in

state matching funds for the projects authorized by Resolution No. 1969; and

WHEREAS, the improvements approved in Proposition No. 3 have been completed

under budget and bond proceeds and matching funds remain available for additional capital

purposes; and

WHEREAS, additional teaching facilities of the District require improvement; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide explicit direction for these substantial projects, this

amendment is being approved by the Board; and

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WHEREAS, state law provides the Board with the authority to redirect bond funds and

matching funds originally received to other purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Board has held a public hearing on the proposed redirection of certain

bond proceeds and matching funds as required under RCW 28A.530.020 on October 6, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414, KING COUNTY,

WASHINGTON, as follows:

Section 1. Amendment of Resolution No. 1969. The Board having held the hearing

required by RCW 28A.530.020, regarding the proposed use of unexpended bond proceeds and

matching funds, hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the District to amend Resolution

No. 1969, in order to provide for the expenditure of unspent bond proceeds and available

matching funds. Accordingly, the first paragraph of Section 2 of Resolution No. 1969 is hereby

further amended to read as follows (additions are underscored, and deletions are stricken

through):

Section 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital improvements (the “Improvements”):

Modernize the following schools: a. Lake Washington High School; b. Finn Hill Junior High School; c. Rose Hill Junior High School; d. Bell Elementary School e. Frost Elementary School; f. Keller Elementary School; g. Muir Elementary School; h. Rush Elementary School; i. Sandburg Elementary School; j. Community Elementary School; k. International Community School;

l. Construct and equip a new elementary school; m. Acquire and equip portables/modular classrooms as needed

to accommodate student population increases; n. Remodel, upgrade and equip classrooms as necessary for

improvements to instructional programs;

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o. Provide for required bond planning and architect predesign; p. Interior building modifications to increase space utilization; q. Construct and equip an addition to Redmond Elementary

School; and r. Acquire property for future expansion.

In addition, the last paragraph of Section 2 of Resolution No. 1969 is hereby further

amended to read as follows (additions are underscored, and deletions are stricken through):

It is anticipated that the District may receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 28A.525 RCW in the estimated amount of $23,000,000. The District intends to apply such funds to the completion of the Improvements described in Section 2. Such funds may also be applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to pay the principal of or interest on District bonds issued for other capital improvements or to make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.

Section 2. Confirmation of Resolution No. 1969. Resolution No. 1969, as amended

by this amendatory resolution, is hereby ratified and confirmed.

Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its

adoption.

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ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lake Washington School District No. 414, King

County, Washington, at a regular meeting held on October 20, 2014.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON By

Board of Directors ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors

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CERTIFICATE

I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lake Washington School

District No. 414, King County, Washington (the “District”), and keeper of the records of the

Board of Directors (the “Board”), DO HEREBY CERTIFY:

1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2196 of

the Board (herein called the “Resolution”), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the

20th day of October, 2014.

2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with

law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a

legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of

the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other

requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly

fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of October, 2014.

Secretary, Board of Directors

End Result 2-3 Intermediate October 6, 2014 Page 1 of 35

Lake Washington School District End Results Monitoring Report

ER-2/3 Intermediate October 6, 2014

End Result: The CEO shall assure organizational efforts focus on ensuring academic success for every student. The Lake Washington School District Student Profile specifies the skills, attributes, and content knowledge that students need to be Future Ready. Grade level student learning standards define the desired performance levels for students at each grade level.

Accordingly, the CEO shall:

1. Establish and monitor board-approved performance targets aligned with the Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Academic Readiness for Middle School.

In Compliance

Evidence

A five-year strategic plan was established in 2011-12. The strategic plan helps to guide the direction of the district and helps to focus priorities on achieving the district mission and vision. Strategic goals and performance targets aligned to strategic goals have been established. Student Learning Milestones, Indicators, and Performance Targets have been set in alignment with Goal 1: Ensure Academic Success for Every Student. Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Readiness for Middle School Indicator for Student Learning Milestone:

89% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 80% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in writing in 4th grade 83% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in math 85% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in science

2018 Performance Targets for Indicators:

95% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 91% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in writing in 4th grade 90% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in math 95% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in science

ER- 2/3 Intermediate

End Result: The CEO shall assure organizational efforts focus on ensuring academic success for every student.


1. Establish and monitor board-approved performance targets aligned with the Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Academic Readiness for Middle School.

In Compliance

Evidence {continued} Baseline, Current, and Target Performance

Indicator Baseline: 2011-12 Current: 2013-14 Target: 2018 % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

86% 89% 95%

% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in writing in 4th grade

82% 80% 91%

% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in math

82% 83% 90%

% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in science

87% 85% 95%




Baseline: 2012 Current: 2014 Target: 2018

5th Grade MSP Reading 86% 89% 95%

5th Grade MSP Writing in 4th Grade 82% 80% 91%

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2. Monitor and assure that current year student performance exceeds average student performance in Washington state and is comparable to student performance in other high performing, neighboring districts including:

Bellevue School District Issaquah School District Northshore School District

In Compliance

Evidence

Student Performance Comparison: Lake Washington and Washington State

Indicator Lake Washington Washington State % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

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Evidence {continued} Student Performance Comparison: Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

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3. Monitor and assure that current year student performance shows progress relative to progress shown in comparable districts

In Compliance

Evidence

Student Performance Progress Trend Comparison

Indicator Lake Washington 5 Year Progress Trend2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


86% 85% 86% 89% 89%


80% 80% 82% 80% 80%


71% 75% 82% 82% 82%


58% 81% 87% 88% 88%

Indicator Bellevue 5 Year Progress Trend2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


82% 79% 84% 88% 82%


72% 81% 81% 81% 83%


78% 80% 82% 80% 75%


62% 71% 83% 82% 84%

Indicator Issaquah 5 Year Progress Trend2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


85% 84% 87% 88% 88%


75% 78% 78% 81% 80%


76% 82% 84% 83% 83%


54% 80% 85% 87% 83%

Indicator Northshore 5 Year Progress Trend 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


82% 79% 84% 86% 87%


73% 74% 80% 73% 77%


71% 77% 82% 77% 82%


52% 71% 83% 81% 84%




86% 85% 86%89%

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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

LWSD vs. Comprable District Trends2014 5th Grade MSP Reading


80% 80% 82% 80%

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LWSD vs. Comprarable District Trends2014 5th Grade MSP Writing ‐ from 4th grade





71% 77%82% 77%

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LWSD vs. Comprable District Trends2014 5th Grade MSP Math


58%

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LWSD vs. Comprable District Trends2014 5th Grade MSP Science





4. Monitor and assure that achievement/opportunity gaps are closing between non-low income and low-income students

In Partial Compliance

Evidence

Current Student Performance Comparison: Non-Low Income and Low-Income Students

Indicator Non-Low Income

Students Low-Income Students Performance Gap


92% 69% 23%


84% 63% 21%


87% 52% 35%


89% 59% 30%




92%

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LWSD Low Income vs. LWSD Non Low Income2014 5th Grade MSP

Non‐Low Income Students Low‐Income Students

23% 21%

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LWSD Low Income Performance Gap2014 5th Grade MSP




5-Year Trend Student Performance Comparison: Non-Low Income and Low-Income Students

Indicator Non-Low Income Students Low-Income Students

Performance Gap 5 Year

Progress Trend

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

90% 88% 91% 93% 92% 65% 64% 65% 66% 69%


84% 84% 85% 84% 83% 59% 60% 59% 59% 62%


77% 79% 87% 87% 87% 41% 50% 54% 54% 52%


63% 84% 92% 93% 89% 33% 51% 63% 63% 59%




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65% 69%

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LWSD Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Reading MSP

Low Income Reading Non Low Income Reading

25% 24% 26% 27%23%

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Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Reading MSP




59% 62%

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LWSD Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Math MSP

Low Income Math Non Low Income Math

25% 24% 26% 25%21%

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Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Math MSP




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LWSD Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Writing MSP

Low Income Writing Non Low Income Writing

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Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Science MSP

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Low Income Gap Trend5th Grade Science MSP




5. Monitor and assure the progress of students participating in special district programs


Evidence Safety Net

Current Student Performance Comparison: In Program and Not in Program

Indicator Non-Safety Net Safety Net Students Performance Gap % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

NA 70% NA


NA NA NA


NA 42% NA


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LWSD 5th Grade Safety Net N = 116

70%

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Reading ‐ Safety Net Math ‐ Safety Net

LWSD Safety Net Performance2014 5th Grade MSP





In Compliance

Evidence {continued} Student Performance Comparison: Safety Net - Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

Indicator Lake



70% NA NA NA


NA NA NA NA


42% NA NA NA


NA NA NA NA

English Language Learners (ELL) Current Student Performance Comparison: In Program and Not in Program

Indicator Non-ELL ELL Students Performance Gap % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

91% 45% 46%


83% 41% 42%


85% 45% 40%


87% 38% 49%

LWSD 5th Grade ELL N = 88




91%

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LWSD ELL vs. Non ELL Performance2014 5th Grade MSP

Non‐ELL

ELL Students

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LWSD ELL Performance Gap2014 5th Grade MSP

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Writing

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Science






Evidence {continued} Student Performance Comparison: ELL - Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

Indicator Lake



45% 49% 46% 42%


41% 51% 46% 31%


45% 46% 50% 42%


38% 49% 33% 33%


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LWSD vs. Comprable District Performance: ELL2014 5th Grade MSP


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Evidence {continued} Special Education Current Student Performance Comparison: In Program and Not in Program

Indicator Non-Special Education

Students Special Education

Students Performance Gap


94% 51% 43%


87% 38% 49%


88% 41% 47%


91% 43% 48%

LWSD 5th Grade Special Education N = 95




94%

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LWSD Special Education vs. Non Special Education2014 5th Grade MSP

Non‐Special Education Students Special Education Students

43%49% 47% 48%

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LWSD Special Education Pefromance Gap2014 5th Grade MSP






Evidence {continued} Student Performance Comparison: Special Education - Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

Indicator Lake



51% 51% 38% 64%


38% 60% 30% 48%


41% 35% 30% 55%


43% 54% 42% 66%


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Evidence {continued} Section 504 Current Student Performance Comparison: In Program and Not in Program

Indicator Non-504 Students 504

Students Performance Gap


89% 89% 0%


81% 75% 6%


83% 79% 4%


85% 88% -3%

LWSD 5th Grade 504 N = 48




89%

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LWSD 504 vs. Non 504 Performance2014 5th Grade MSP

Non‐504 Students 504 Students

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Student Performance Comparison: Section 504 - Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

Indicator Lake



89% 75% 86% 88%


75% 67% 57% 76%


79% 53% 71% 86%


88% 77% 88% 88%


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LWSD vs. Comprable Districts: 5042014 5th Grade MSP


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Evidence {continued} Highly Capable (Quest) Current Student Performance Comparison: In Program and Not in Program

Indicator Non-Quest Students Quest Students Performance Gap % of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in reading

88% 99% -11%


80% 95% -15%


81% 99% -18%


84% 99% -15%

LWSD 5th Grade Highly Capable N = 143




88%

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LWSD Quest vs. Non Quest Performance Gap2014 5th Grade MSP

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LWSD Quest Performance Gap2014 5th Grade MSP





In Compliance

Evidence {continued} Student Performance Comparison: Highly Capable - Lake Washington and Comparable Districts

Indicator Lake



99% NA NA NA


95% NA NA NA


99% NA NA NA


99% NA NA NA

6. Monitor and assure that student growth exceeds average student growth in Washington state and is comparable to student growth in other high performing, neighboring districts including:


In Compliance

Evidence Update will be provided after the state release of Student Growth Percentile data.




7. Monitor and assure that the district’s instructional program focus enables students to learn the skills, attributes, and content knowledge specified within the district’s Student Profile and supports the accomplishment of the performance targets for the indicators associated with the Student Learning Milestone: Early Literacy and Reading Skill Development and the Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Academic Readiness for Middle School.

In Compliance

Evidence Instructional Program Focus

End Results Analysis

Related Instructional Program Efforts (means)

General Strength & Opportunities for Growth: 5th Grade Students in LWSD are performing at

High Levels (page 1-5). 5th Grade students in LWSD outperform state

averages and perform at similar or higher levels than comparable districts (pages 4-10).

Reading has seen the greatest movement toward the 2018 Target with 3% change (page 2).

All other indicators have seen no change or a reduction in the percent of students meeting standard (pages 8).

Performance gaps for low-income, special education and section 504 remain at persistently high levels for current performance and trend data (pages 11-18).

Low Income trends follow similar performance pattern to non-low income peers (pages 14-18).

In 2010-11, adopted new math curriculum. In 2013-14, adopted new literacy curriculum. In 2014-15, review and revise LWSD Building

CIP expectations (page 39). In 2014-15, continue focus on teachers’

establishment, measurement and achievement of student growth goals as part of their annual evaluation.

In 2014-15, continue focus on principals’ establishment, measurement and achievement of student growth goals as part of their annual evaluation.

In 2014-15, hired Title I Facilitators to work with schools on Title I compliance, professional learning, and parent engagement focused toward closing performance gaps.

End Results Analysis

Related Instructional Program Efforts (means)

Safety Net Strengths & Opportunities for Growth: Students receiving Safety Net services are

performing at a similar level in reading compared to state peers (pages 2, 19-20).

Students receiving Safety Net services are demonstrating low achievement in Math (pages 19-20).

Limitations in data reporting exist.

In 2012-13, hired Director of Intervention Programs. In 2013-14, completed Safety Net program review.

In 2014-15, continue to implement program review findings.

In 2014-15, continue use of Wonderworks intervention curriculum adopted with Wonders core curriculum in 2013-14.

In 2014-15, develop strategy to address in-district data limitations. This work has been initiated.

In 2014-15, per recent state legislation, ensure that K-4 students not at standard in reading receive priority for services.




Special Education & 504

Strengths & Opportunities for Growth: Students represented in the demographic category

of Section 504 performed at similar levels as non-section 504 students on 5th grade MSP (page 27-28).

Half of special education students reached proficiency on 5th Grade MSP Reading (page 24).

Consistent gap of greater than 40% for special education (page 25).

Similar performance as comparable districts (page 26).

In 2010-11, adopted math materials for special needs populations during the core math adoption process.

In 2013-14, adopted English/Language Arts materials for special needs populations during the core literacy adoption process.

In 2014-15, conduct program review of the Special Services department.

ELL Persistently high gaps for ELL in all tested areas (page 22).

Performance similar to comparable districts (page 23).

In 2014-15, continue yearly training for registrars on the Home Language Survey process to identify students to assess for ELL eligibility.

In 2013-14, trained general educators in SIOP strategies (103 total teachers currently trained).

In 2014-15, hired one ELL Facilitator/Teacher to support exited students not at standard.

Quest Highly capable students in LWSD outperform non-highly capable peers on state assessments (page 30-31).

In 2014-15, continue program review efforts. In 2014-15, continue curriculum refinement

work (thematic instruction, critical thinking, and creative thinking) to help students make connections and expand thinking.

In 2014-15, open Blackwell as a full-time site due to enrollment growth.

In 2014-15, configure all full-time classes are configured as 2/3 or 4/5 combinations.




8. Monitor and assure that each school’s Continuous Improvement Process Plan supports the accomplishment of the performance targets for the indicators associated with the Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Academic Readiness for Middle School.

In Compliance

Evidence Continuous Improvement Process All schools in the Lake Washington School District currently complete School Improvement Plans (CIP in LWSD) per WAC 180-16-220. Specifically, all Elementary schools complete the required goal areas for the areas where state assessments are conducted. Additionally, schools set goals for all grades where consistent district assessment data is collected at the primary grades (DIBELs K-2). Schools use the following timeline for accomplishing their Continuous Improvement Process with staff:

Month Work August Large Scale Assessments downloaded into Data Dashboard.

Building staffs begin to review data prior to the start of school to finalize student placement into support or enrichment programs.

September Building staffs reflect and analyze previous year’s goals and action plans against the Large Scale State Assessment results. Buildings staffs use Learning Enhancement and Academic Planning (LEAP) Wednesdays to meet in grade level/content level Professional Learning Community (PLC) teams to write reflection and analysis for Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) plans. Schools use the Data Dashboard to access student achievement data to reflect on progress goals that are specific, measureable, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART).

September- May Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) testing. October Part 1: Reflection and Analysis due to Directors of School Support. November Part 2: Building staffs use LEAP Wednesdays to write SMART goals for 2012-13 year

using Data Dashboard. Part 2: Current CIP goals due to Directors of School Support.

December- June Building Staffs continue to use LEAP Wednesdays to meet in content or grade level PLC teams in order to: write unit/lesson plans, develop common assessments, and examine student work/outcomes/results.

January Directors of School Support write a summary of their Learning Community results and submit them in addition to the CIP Plans to the LWSD Board of Directors.

January-June Directors of School Support meet with each building administrator and leadership team to discuss progress towards meeting CIP goals which leads to evaluation in June.

February- March Principals provide time for faculty and staff to take the “9 Characteristics of Effective Schools” survey. (Taken each year to provide direction for developing Perception Goals in the spring).

March-April Faculties and students participate in state testing. May Using the last full day LEAP, faculties review the work of the year and begin setting

goals for the following year. In addition, faculties review preliminary 9 Characteristics results to set perception goals for the following year.




8. Monitor and assure that each school’s Continuous Improvement Process Plan supports the accomplishment of the performance targets for the indicators associated with the Student Learning Milestone: 5th Graders’ Overall Academic Readiness for Middle School.

In Compliance

Evidence {continued} Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Review: As part of the District’s comprehensive strategic plan, the Continuous Improvement Process will undergo a review and refinement process during the 2014-15 school year. The goals of this process are:

Develop better alignment between the CIP and LWSD 2018 Performance Targets. Develop better alignment between principal student growth goals and school CIP. Review district and state data systems to better inform reflection and goal setting processes. Ensure the process supports the leadership of the instructional program at each school. Ensure the process is data driven. Ensure the process supports nonacademic student learning and growth. Ensure the process is supported by input of building staff, students, families, parents, and community

members. Ensure the process considers issues of equity and opportunity. Ensure the process considers the impact of technology on instruction and student learning. Ensure the process provides a forum for schools to ensure students achievement and growth are

monitored and adjusted for, on an ongoing basis. I certify the above to be correct as of October 6, 2014. Traci Pierce, Superintendent

Board of Directors

Jackie Pendergrass

President,

District 1

Nancy Bernard

Vice President,

District 3

Christopher Carlson

Director,

District 2

Mark Stuart

Director,

District 4

Siri Bliesner

Director,

District 5

Dr. Traci Pierce,

Superintendent

Mission

Each student will graduate prepared to lead a

rewarding responsible life as a contributing

member of our community and greater society

Vision

Every Student Future Ready:

Prepared for college

Prepared for the global workplace

Prepared for personal success

Our Students,

Our Future

Lake Washington School District

2014 Legislative Platform

Full Funding for Basic Education

We believe the Legislature should fully comply with its “paramount duty” to

provide ample funding for all K-12 children by funding and implementing all

aspects of Washington’s redefined program of Basic Education

(HB 2261 [2009]) and SHB 2776 (2010) through a comprehensive, stable, and

sustainable funding system.

We believe the Legislature should include public school employee compensation

in the Basic Education funding system. We believe the Legislature should review

and take action on the final report submitted by the Compensation Technical

Working Group (June 2012). However, we believe that a regional cost of living

allowance should be implemented as part of a Basic Education funding system

for public school employee compensation.

Flexibility and Local Control

We believe the Legislature should ensure that local school communities

maintain flexibility to fund enrichment beyond Basic Education. We believe that

local districts should maintain the authority to collect local dollars to fund local

needs, above and beyond Basic Education. We believe that the ability to collect

local funds should be consistently applied to all districts and the legislature

should address the inherent inequities that currently exist as a result of both

salary and levy lid grandfathering.

We believe the Legislature should propose a constitutional amendment that

would provide for the approval of school district bonds by simple majority and

would eliminate the supermajority approval requirements based on voter turnout

in the previous elections

Lake Washington School District’s

2014 Legislative Priorities

Documents

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414 …...2014/10/06 · Lake Washington School District No. 414 Redmond, WA 98052 Dear Ms. Pendergrass: I am transmitting herewith the agenda