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* Call (360) 332-5881 for meeting agendas The Blaine School Board is a local board, established by the Washington State Legislature. Although each of the five members comes from a different geographical area in the district, all board members are elected by all Blaine Voters. Board members serve a four-year term without pay./P> The board's primary task is to formulate and evaluate all policies necessary for the operation of the school district. The board legal responsibilities are to: * Establish general policy for the school district * Adopt and revise the annual operating budget * Select the Superintendent of Schools * Exercise the power to administer schools conferred by the state legislature * Keep the public informed on the needs and progress of the education system. The Blaine School Board encourages the public to take an active part in the educational affairs of the district and extends an invitation to the community to attend school board meetings. All board meetings are open to the public, with the exception of the executive sessions where personnel, property acquisition, sales, litigation or collective bargaining matters are discussed. During the school year, the board meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the School district Office, (360)332-5881. Written communications to the board should be addressed to the school board chairman and sent to: |
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July 28, 2008 The Directors focused on the coming school year during the meeting. The 2008-2009 budget ($21.6 million) was adopted, based on a conservative estimate of 2132 students for the coming year. The budget also projects a 5.7% reserve. A 6% reserve is directed by district policy and the budget includes a projected cost for diesel at $5.50 per gallon. In other preparation for next year, the Board approved the Athletic Academic Policy. This program provides proactive intervention and support for all high school students that participate in sports. Students that do not have the required GPA will attend a Study Table until they again meet eligibility criteria. Our Operations Department shared a list of projected work that will be completed over the summer. These preparations for the school year include one-time expenses that preclude the need for more costly repairs in the future: roofing on a number of buildings, replacement of some doors, some electrical and technological upgrades, and exterior paint at Blaine High School. In addition, the staff cleans all classrooms and public areas, including shampooing of carpets and refinishing some floors. In personnel action, the Directors approved the selection of Kevin Smith (HS Math) and Jodi Swobody (PS Life Skills) while accepting the resignations of Todd Apple, Willow Myers-Newell and Angela Markusen. The rate of substitute pay was increased from $105 to $110 per day. Superintendent Spanjer reviewed the process for selection of a new Director for District 3. Those interested in the position my pick up an information packet at the district office, 765 H Street in Blaine. Formal letters of interest may be submitted between August 4 and August 22. The Directors will interview the candidates during the second week of September and the new director will be sworn in at the October 27 meeting. We are thankful for Director Griffin’s service to the District. Her last meeting will be in September. The Directors approved 20 policies in the 6000 series for second reading and adoption and reviewed accompanying procedures. Compliments were extended to the District Transportation Department on receiving an excellent vehicle inspection report from OSPI. They continue to be outstanding! NOTE: This meeting review is not to be considered official minutes and has not been approved by the Board of Directors. Please contact the district office at 360-332-5881 if you have questions. Blaine School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, cr4eed, national origin, gender, marital status, age, pregnancy, or the presence of a disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The Blaine School District supports the spirit, policies and practices of affirmative action, and has implemented programs to address the diversity of the work force. |
