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Date2024-08-21
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Entitymeridian_school_district (Whatcom Co., WA)
Entity URLhttps://www.meridian.wednet.edu
Raw filenameAugust%2021%2C%202024%20board%20meeting%20minutes.pdf
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Parent document: Regular Board Meeting-09-11-2024.pdf

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MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MEETING HELD IN PERSON & VIA YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM

August 21, 2024

REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Steve Corwin at 6:00 p.m. Steve welcomed
everyone that was in attendance.

Steve Corwin, Jarrod Karuza, Marty Gray, Michelle Simmons, and Jana Haugen were present at the
meeting.

Student Representatives Kennedy Brzozowski and Logan Ignacio were present at the meeting.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.

A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Jana Haugen and seconded by Jarrod Karuza. The motion
passed 5-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Accounts Payable

Personnel Report

2024-25 Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Interlocal Agreement
2024-25 Physical Therapy (PT) Interlocal Agreement

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A motion to adopt the consent agenda was made by Jana Haugen and seconded by Michelle Simmons.
The motion passed 5-0.

PRESENTATIONS

2024-25 Maintenance and Facilities Plan of Work

Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Jay Yeager presented the 2024-25 Maintenance and Facilities
Plan of Work to the Board. Jay reported on maintenance and facilities staffing, the district footprint, the
facilities task force, upcoming projects, and the 2024-25 plan of work.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.

BUDGET HEARING
A. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Extension Presentation
B. Form F-200 (2023-24 Fiscal Year District Budget)
C. Public Comment on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Extension
e There was no public comment regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Extension.
D. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Extension Resolution 10-24

A motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Extension Resolution 10-24, was made by Michelle
Simmons and seconded by Jarrod Karuza. The motion passed 5-0.


OLD BUSINESS

Second Review and Approval: Procedure 2151P — Interscholastic Activities

Procedure 2151P — Interscholastic Activities, was presented to the Board for a second review and
approval. After discussion, a motion to approve Procedure 2151P — Interscholastic Activities, as
presented was made by Marty Gray, with no second. The motion failed by a vote of 1 in favor and 4
opposed.

NEW BUSINESS

First Review: Policy and Procedure 2402 — English Language Arts Master- Based Credit

Assistant Superintendent, Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 2402 — English Language Arts
Master- Based Credit to the Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second
review and approval at the September 11, 2024, Board meeting.

First Review: Policy and Procedure 2403 — Math Mastery-Based Credit

Assistant Superintendent, Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 2403 — Math Mastery-Based
Credit to the Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and
approval at the September 11, 2024, Board meeting.

First Review: Policy and Procedure 2404 — Science Mastery-Based Credit

Assistant Superintendent, Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 2404 — Science Mastery-Based
Credit to the Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and
approval at the September 11, 2024, Board meeting.

First Review: Policy and Procedure 2405 — Social Studies-Mastery Based Credit

Assistant Superintendent, Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 2405 — Social Studies-Mastery
Based Credit to the Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review
and approval at the September 11, 2024, Board meeting.

First Review: Policy 2413 — Equivalency Credit Opportunities

Assistant Superintendent, Kurt Harvill presented Policy 2413 — Equivalency Credit Opportunities to the
Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and approval at the
September 11, 2024, Board meeting.

FINANCE REPORT

Finance Report

Director of Finance, Daniel Yorton presented a budget update report to the Board. The budget update
included a review of the budget status and budget projection reports.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Everett began his report by sharing details about how we are gearing up for the 2024-25 school year.
Information was shared about upcoming professional development, and our new re-engagement Open
Doors program. Dr. Everett shared information about the 2024-2030 capital facilities plan and upcoming
dates of importance.

INFORMATION FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Student Representative shared they are excited to go back to school.

INFORMATION FROM BOARD DIRECTORS
Board Directors shared information about open house events they will be attending.


BOARD SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm by Board President Steve
Corwin.

Steve Corwin James Everett, Superintendent
Board President Secretary to the Board