Seattle Public Schools

April 05, 2017 – Regular Board Meeting

Agenda FINAL POST
Regular Legislative Session
April 05, 2017, 4:15 p.m.

Board of Directors
2445 – 3rd Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
206-252-0040


I. Call to Order – 4:15 p.m.

  1. General Welcome Announcement to Audience
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Recognition
    1. Washington Education Association Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year: Gwendolyn Jimerson
    2. Seattle University

II. Student Presentations – 4:30 p.m.

  • John Muir Elementary School

III. Superintendents Comments – 4:45 p.m.

IV. Student Comments

V. Business Action Items – 4:55 p.m.

A. Consent Agenda

  1. Minutes of the Oversight/Work Sessions on March 08 and the Regular Board Meeting on March 15.
  2. Personnel Report
  3. BEX II/BEX III: Approval of Budget Transfer from the Building Excellence (BEX) II and III Program Underspend for Implementation of an Energy Efficiency Project at Six Seattle Public Schools  – (Ops. Feb. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the transfer of $1,595,632 in funding using the oldest unallocated levy funds first, from BEX II and BEX III capital program underspend, to create a project budget for the implementation of an energy efficiency project at six schools utilizing solar technology.
  4. BEX IV: Approval of Budget for Cedar Park Elementary School Re-Opening Project   – (Ops., Feb. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the transfer of $1,425,000 in funding from the Building Excellence IV Levy Program Contingency to create a project budget to implement minor facilities improvements and provide new furnishings, technology and curriculum for the re-opening of Cedar Park Elementary School as an Option school.
  5. BEX IV: Approval of Budget for Decatur Elementary School Re-Opening Project – (Ops., Feb. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the transfer of $1,500,000 in funding from the Building Excellence (BEX) IV Levy Program Contingency to create a project budget to implement facilities repairs and provide new furnishings, technology and curriculum for the for the re-opening of Decatur Elementary School to serve the Highly Capable Cohort (HCC).(attachment edited)
  6. BTA IV: Approval of Modification No. 3 to Contract K1255, with S.M. Stemper Architects for the Ballard, Garfield and West Seattle High Schools Roof Replacement Project – (Ops., Feb. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize a modification to the Architectural and Engineering Services contract with S.M. Stemper Architects for additional services for the Ballard, Garfield and West Seattle High Schools Roof Replacement project. 

B. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

VI. Public Testimony – 5:30 p.m.

NumberNameTopic

1.

Michaela Carlos/ Devin Harris

South Lake High School

2.

Yasna Vismale

Ethnic Studies

3.

Scott Koch

Option Schools

4.

Honey Ahmed

IB Program

5.

Gustavo Berho

Ethnic Studies at Roosevelt HS

6.

Gian Rosario

Rainier Beach HS Renovation

7.

Maryama Ibraahim

Budget Cuts

8.

Sokinna Keo

IB Program Budget Cuts

9.

Chris Jackins

Budget Transfer for Implementation of an Energy Efficiency Project; Elementary School Feeder Grant; Magnolia Renovation Project, and School Board Elections

10.

Eliza Rankin

Ethnic Studies & School Culture

11.

Catherine Liermann

Class sizes at Option Schools

12.

Xing Yang Gilbert

Ethnic Studies & School Culture

13.

Marian Wagner

Option Schools

14.

Alexandria Storm

Ethnic Studies

15.

Shannon Crowley

Multicultural Studies in Schools

16.

Susan Stahl

Ethnic Studies

17.

Daniella Hall

Special Ed SEAAC

18.

Rebecca Brito

Option Schools and WSS

19.

Craig Seasholes

Teacher Librarians

20.

Melissa Taylor

Ethnic Studies

Waitlist

NumberNameTopic
1Chris LedfordOption School Class Size
2Maria AnguianoOption Schools
3Aman WelderfielEthnic Studies

VII. Board Comments

VIII. Business Action Items (Continued) – 6:30 p.m.

C. Action Items

  1. Elementary School Feeder Grant (Year 2) from the Satterberg Foundation – (Exec., Mar. 2, for consideration) Approval of this item wouldauthorize the Superintendent to accept the Elementary Feeder School grant funds from the Satterberg Foundation, in the amount of $700,000.(updated)
  2. BEX IV: Award Contract P5089, Bid No. B11632 to Western Ventures Construction, Inc., for the Jane Addams Middle School Voluntary Seismic Improvements and Minor Alterations Project, Phase IV – (Ops., Feb.16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorization for the Superintendent to enter into a construction contract for the Voluntary Seismic Improvements and Minor Alterations project at Jane Adams Middle School during the summer of 2017.
  3. BTA III/BTA IV: Award Contract K5076, Bid No. B11638, to Sprinturf, LLC, for the Synthetic Turf Replacement at Old Van Asselt and Whitman Middle School and Field Lighting Infrastructure at Whitman Middle School Project – (Ops., Feb. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would approve contract K5076 to Sprinturf, LLC for the Synthetic Turf Replacement at Old Van Asselt and Whitman Middle School and Field Lighting Infrastructure at Whitman Middle School project.(updated)

D. Introduction Items

  1. Amending Policy 2015, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials  and Repealing Policy and Procedure C26.00 and C26.01, Provision and Disposition of Instructional Materials   – (C&I, Mar. 13, for approval) Approval of this item would repeal policy and procedure C26.00 and C26.01 and amend Policy 2015.
  2. Amend Policy 4200, Visitors to Schools; Repeal Policy F44.00, Unauthorized Persons on School Property , and Procedure F44.01 – (Ops., Mar. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would amend Policy 4200 and repeal policy F44.00 and Board Procedure F44.01.
  3. Amending Policy No. 3410, Student Health/Home Visits, Repealing Policy No. 3431, Hearing and Vision Screening, and Repealing Procedure D104.00, Student Health Records – (Ops., Mar 16., for consideration) Approval of this item would repeal Policy No. 3431 and Procedure D104.00, and amend Policy No. 3410.
  4. Waiver of One (1) School Day at Dearborn Park International School due to an Emergency School Closure after a Mechanical Failure – (C&I, Mar. 13, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the Superintendent’s application to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, requesting permission for Dearborn Park International School to not make up one (1) day of missed school.
  5. Waiver of One (1) School Day at Sacajawea Elementary due to an Emergency School Closure due to Unforeseen Weather Conditions – (C&I, Mar. 13, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the Superintendent’s application to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, requesting permission for Sacajawea Elementary to not make up one (1) day of missed school.
  6. Purchase of CISCO Network Switches for New BEX IV Schools Opening Summer 2017 – (Ops., Mar. 16, for approval) Approval of this item wouldauthorize the Superintendent to execute purchase orders through Proposal # IC-WA001-042516-1 with Ednetics, Inc. for a total not to exceed $462,163.60, plus Washington State Sales Tax, over fiscal years 2016/2017.
  7. BTA IV: Award Construction Contract K5075, Bid No. B11633, to Lincoln Construction, Inc., for the E.C. Hughes Elementary School Modernization Project – (Ops., Mar. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute construction contract K5075 to Lincoln Construction, Inc., for the E.C. Hughes Elementary School Modernization Project, in the amount of $7,935,850.00, (including Alternates), plus Washington State sales tax.
  8. BTA III: Award Contract K5083 to Kassel & Associates, Inc., for the BF Day and Gatewood Elementary Seismic Project – (Ops., Mar. 16 for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute construction contract K5083 to Kassel & Associates, Inc. for the BF Day and Gatewood Elementary Seismic Project, in the amount of $1,357,000, (including Alternates 1 and 3), plus Washington State sales tax.
  9. BTA III: Award Contract K5084 to CDK Construction Services, for the Dearborn Park Elementary Mechanical Upgrade Project – (Ops., Mar. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute construction contract K5084 to CDK Construction Services for the Dearborn Park Elementary Mechanical Upgrade Project, in the amount of $1,229,800, (including Alternates), plus Washington State sales tax.
  10. BEX IV: Award Construction Contract P5088 to Lincoln Construction, Inc., for the McGilvra Elementary New Cafeteria Building Project and Seismic Upgrades in Main Building Project  – (Ops., Mar. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute contract P5088 to Lincoln Construction Inc. in the amount of $4,187,336, plus Washington State sales tax. 
  11. BEX IV & BTA IV: Approval of the Value Engineering Report for the Modernization at Lincoln High School Project – (Ops., Mar. 16, for approval) Approval of this item wouldapprove the Value Engineering Report dated August 15, 2016, for the Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) and Building Technology Academics and Athletics IV (BTA IV) Modernization at Lincoln High School Project. 
  12. BTA IV: Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project: Constructability Review Report and Implementation – (Ops., Mar. 16, for consideration) Approval of this item would accept and approve the Constructability Review Report and Implementation Plan, dated February 17, 2017, by Roen Associates, as complete for the Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project.
  13. BTA IV: Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project: Resolution 2016/17-14: of Intent to Construct Project – (Ops., Mar. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would approve Resolution 2016/17-14, which certifies the intent of Seattle Public Schools to construct the Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project.
  14. BTA IV: Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project: Resolution 2016/17-15: 5-year Use/30-Year Building Life – (Ops., Mar. 16, for approval) Approval of this item would approve Resolution 2016/17-15, which certifies the 5-year use/30-year building life for the Magnolia Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project. 
  15. BEX IV & BTA III: Final Acceptance of Contract P5062, with Mike Werlech Construction, Inc., for the Broadview-Thomson K-8, Laurelhurst Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary and Whitman Middle Schools Project – (Ops., Mar. 16, for approval) Approval of this item wouldaccept the work performed under Contract P5062, with Mike Werlech Construction, Inc., for the Broadview-Thomson K-8, Laurelhurst Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary and Whitman Middle Schools project as final. 

IX. Adjourn – 8:30 p.m.

Calendar Reminders

  • Board Special Meeting: Executive Committee, Thursday, April 6, 8:30-10:30am, Board Conference Room, Stanford Center
  • District VI Community Meeting (Director Harris), Saturday, April 15, 3:00-5:00pm, Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way, SW
  • Board Special Meeting: Audit & Finance Committee; Work Session:2017-18 SMART Goal; Tuesday, April 18, 4:30-7:00; Board Conference Room/Auditorium, Stanford Center
  • Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 19, 4:15-8:30pm, Auditorium, Stanford Center