Seattle Public Schools

November 17, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting

Agenda – FINAL Post
Regular Legislative Session
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 4:15 p.m.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Public access to this meeting will be available both at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence and through remote access.

The meeting will be live streamed on SPSTV and broadcast on television on Comcast 26 (standard-def) and 319 (hi-def), Wave 26 (standard-def) and 695 (hi-def), and Century Link 8008 (standard-def) and 8508 (hi-def). To listen by phone, dial 206-800-4125 and use Conference ID 146 753 802#. This phone number and Conference ID will also be used by those who sign up to provide public testimony through the process described on the Agenda below.

All In-Person Attendees MUST:

  • Wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth at all times during the meeting and while at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence regardless of vaccination status.
  • Complete a health survey before entering the meeting room attesting that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms, have not been exposed to COVID-19 nor are awaiting results of a COVID-19 test.
  • Adhere to any health and safety protocols communicated onsite.

Please do not come to the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever (100.4 F); chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; recent loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; or diarrhea.


I. Call to Order – 4:15 p.m.

  1. General Welcome Announcement to Audience
  2. Roll Call

II. Welcome and Acknowledgement of Our Treaty Tribe: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Postponed 11/17/2021; Will be added to a future meeting)

II. Superintendent Comments 

III. Recognition of Director Zachary DeWolf and Director Erin Dury

IV. Business Action Items

A. Consent Agenda

  1. Minutes of the October 27, 2021 Work Session, November 1, 2021 Board Special Meeting and November 3, 2021 Regular Board Meeting (Corrected 11/17/2021)
  2. Warrants Reports – October

October 2021 Warrants

The following warrants as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.08, are approved for payment:

FundPayment TypeAmount
 General Fund  *Payroll $ 780,560.40
 General Fund Vendor 18,839,656.80
Capital Project Fund Vendor 15,627,308.25
Associated Student Body Fund Vendor 115,973.83
Expendable Trust Fund Vendor 0
Grand Total All $35,363,499.28

*Note – Payroll total reflects warrants issued to employees. It does not however, reflect cash transfer amounts in payment of employees’ Direct Deposit payroll.

  1. Adoption of School Board Resolution No. 2021/22-13, urging the Washington State Board of Health to begin review of the COVID-19 vaccination for addition to the list of immunizations that students must receive before attending school, once fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Approval of this item would adopt Board Resolution No. 2021/22-13, as attached to the Board Action Report. (Updated Since Introduction October 13 & November 3)
  2. Approval of the 2022 State Legislative Agenda Approval of this item would adopt the 2022 Legislative Agenda, as attached to the Board action report. (Updated Since Introduction)
  3. Approval of the 2021-22 Superintendent Evaluation Documents (Exec, Oct 13, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the 2021-22 Superintendent Evaluation documents, as attached to the Board Action Report.
  4. Approval of Resolution 2021/22-11, Certification of Excess Levies and Calculation of General Fund Levy Rollback for 2022 (A&F, Oct 11, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Resolution 2021/22-11, Certifying Excess Levies and Calculation of the General Fund Levy Rollback for 2022, as attached to the Board Action report. (Updated Since Introduction)
  5. Authorization to execute a contract with an executive search firm to conduct a superintendent search Approval of this item would authorize the Board President to execute a contract on the district’s behalf with (Firm) for the purpose of conducting a superintendent search. (Updated 11/16/2021)
  6. Amend contracts awarded under RFP112041 Commodity Foods, RFQ012153 Fresh Produce, and Bid No. B052181 Commercial Food Products and Supplies (Ops, Nov 4, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to amend contracts awarded under RFP112041, RFQ012153, and Bid No. B052181 for food, produce, and supplies with any minor additions, deletions, and modifications deemed necessary by the Superintendent, and to take any necessary actions to implement the contracts. Immediate action is in the best interest of the district. (Introduction & Action)

B. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

V. Board Committee Reports

VI. Public Testimony – 5:00 p.m.

Members of the public who wish to address the board in person or by teleconference may sign up sign up for public testimony online or by calling (206) 252-0040, beginning Monday, November 15, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. The public testimony list will be posted Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Those who are placed on the posted public testimony list may provide their testimony by dialing 206-800-4125 and using Conference ID 146 753 802#. For information on how the public testimony list is created, please visit the Board’s website.

OrderNameTopic
1Ella GuoNova High School Student Testimony
2Nicolo PotestaSexual Assault Education for Teachers and Staff
3Chris Jackins1) Minutes of 11/3/21 Board Meeting 2) Contract with Executive Search Firm 3) Retiring School Board Members 4) Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month and Day
4Suzanne Dale EsteyThank You, Director DeWolf!
5Sebrena BurrGratitude and Appreciation for School Board Service for Director DeWolf & Director Dury
6Heidi McDonaldPlanning for staffing shortages. What is the district doing to plan for potential staffing shortages this year? The last-minute school closure of Nov 12 was wildly disruptive to students and families, and could well occur again. Will the district consider an “all hands on deck” approach, similar to the approach of the Snohomish and Lake Washington districts, to keep schools open? If not, why not?

VII. Business Action Items (Continued)

C. Introduction Items

  1. Classified Mentorship Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Exec, Nov 10, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the Classified Mentorship Program MOA as attached to the School Board Action Report
  2. Amendment and renaming of Board Policy No. 1822, Training & Professional Development for Board Members/Participation in School Directors’ Association; amendment of Board Policy No. 1112, Board Member Orientation; and repeal of Board Policy No. 1805, Open Government Trainings (Exec, Nov 10, for approval) Approval of this item would amend Board Policy No. 1112, Board Member Orientation, as attached to the Board Action Report; amend and rename Board Policy No. 1822, Training & Professional Development for Board Members/Participation in School Directors’ Association, as attached to the Board Action Report; and repeal Board Policy No. 1805, Open Government Trainings.
  3. Acceptance of Seattle University grant funding for the 2021 – 2022 school year for the central Seattle school and neighborhood network (SSC&I, Nov 9, for consideration) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept grant funds from Seattle University in the amount of $300,000 through the end of the 2021-2022 school year for the creation of a school, family, and community network to support up to six elementary schools. 
  4. Annual Approval of Schools per WAC 180-16-220 (SSC&I, Nov 9, for consideration) Approval of this item would approve each school within the District as having a school improvement plan that is data driven, promotes a positive impact on student learning, and includes a continuous improvement process, as required by WAC 180-16-220.

VIII. Board Comments

Comments will be limited to two minutes per Director

IX. Adjourn – 8:30 p.m.

Calendar Reminders

A complete list of upcoming Board meetings and Director community meetings can be found on the School Board calendar website. If you have any questions, please contact the School Board Office at 206-252-0040