School Board meeting January 11, 2010

Shoreline School Board meetings are held at the Shoreline Center on most Mondays at 7 pm. Schedule.
OSPI officially ends the State's financial oversight of the District. The Board enthusiastically supports all three school measures on the ballot.


School Board Recognition  
Superintendent Walker publicly recognized the Board’s dedication, hard work, wisdom and commitment to the community. She also read the Governor’s Proclamation on School Board Recognition Month in its entirety. A framed certificate was awarded to each Board Member and both Student Representatives.

Ms. Walker ended the presentation by quoting from a letter recently received from OSPI, officially ending the State’s financial oversight of the District. It stated in part,

“The school district board, administrators, staff, community, and PSESD 121 are to be commended for your dedication and efforts in bringing financial stability to the school district, while maintaining your commitment to student learning.”

Transition Program Report
Ms. Amy Vujovich introduced Jennifer Given-Helms who is the lead teacher for the Transition Program, located at Shoreline Community College. 

• Mission Statement: To prepare students to be productive, integral and valued members of society in collaboration with families and the community.
   
• Students include 18-21 year-olds eligible for special education services and who have completed at least four years of the traditional high school program and require continued instruction and support to meet individual education plan goals in vocational training, independent living skills, and community access.

November 2009 Financial Update
Ms. Marcia Harris, Deputy Superintendent, presented the update.

The November Cash Flow Report continues to be a work in progress. Expenditures for combined salaries and benefits are slightly over what was projected. This may be due in part to one-time payments such as National Board Certification stipends, which are paid in November. The additional levy money beyond projected has been set aside in a “holding place” in the reserve of fund balance. The unreserved fund balance currently is below the 4% Board-directed threshold but Ms. Harris is confident that there will be a 4% minimum balance at the completion of the fiscal year. The importance of having a healthy fund balance is reflected in the recent notification from the State that the June apportionment payment will be deferred until July. Because there is a balance, sufficient funds will be available to accommodate this deferral.

Ms. Harris also shared a comparison of free and reduced lunch participation by location. Over the last several years, the percentage has increased. The state average for participation in free and reduced lunch is about 40%. Shoreline was just below 20% four years ago but now has risen to above 25%.

Action Items
Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-1, School Board Support of the February 9, 2010 Shoreline School District Bond and Levy Ballot Measures

The Board expressed enthusiastic support for all three ballot measures and voted unanimously in favor.