Vancouver Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

This is a special board workshop with no action taken; all items are discussions leading to potential decisions at a future board meeting in January 2021. The board is reviewing a bond sale resolution for up to $93 million, a feasibility study for broadband in Clark County, and several purchasing agreements for school technology and construction projects.

• Resolution to authorize sale of unlimited tax obligation bonds in 2021 not to exceed $93,000,000 (discussion)
• Resolution supporting a feasibility study for improved broadband in Clark County (discussion)
• Real property exchange between Vancouver Public Schools (VSAA) and City of Vancouver for 3,423 sq ft (discussion)
• Purchase agreement for 46 projectors at Walnut Grove Elementary for $159,290.97 plus tax (discussion)
• Purchase agreement for standard classroom technology for $86,989.61 plus tax (discussion)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting is entirely procedural, with no public comment or action items. The board will recess into executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee, then reconvene and adjourn. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Executive session to review performance of a public employee

Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will meet via Zoom on Dec. 8, 2020 to consider a consent agenda that includes employment reports, instructional material approvals, and policy revisions. Fiscal items include a $64,884 annual analog phone service contract, a $72,100 floor repair contract for Jason Lee Middle School, a $219,065 equity audit award, and a $373,888 change order for the McLoughlin Middle School gymnasium project. Student board representatives will give reports and the public may submit comments by noon.

• Approve $64,884/year analog phone service purchase agreement with Granite Telecommunications
• Award $72,100 contract to Halbert Construction for Jason Lee Middle School mechanical floor repair
• Approve $219,065 equity audit contract to Valbrun Consulting Group and UPD Consulting
• Approve $373,888 change order for McLoughlin Middle School gymnasium/locker room project extension
• Adopt revised Policy 3122 on excused and unexcused student absences

REVISED- Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools board is holding a special meeting via Zoom, with no public in-person observance due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda is entirely procedural: call to order, recess to executive session to discuss potential litigation, reconvene, and adjourn. No action is scheduled and no citizen comments will be taken.

• Board recesses to executive session for discussion of potential litigation
• Meeting conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 phase 2 restrictions
• No public in-person observance permitted
• No citizen comments allowed
• No action items on the agenda

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

The Vancouver Public Schools Board holds a workshop to discuss several contracts and items, including a district-wide equity audit costing $219,065, a switch of analog phone service to Granite for $64,884/year, a $373,888 change order for McLoughlin Middle School construction, and floor repairs at Jason Lee Middle School for $72,100. No formal votes are taken at this workshop; final approvals are scheduled for the December 8 board meeting.

• Recommendation to approve Equity Audit with Valbrun Consulting Group and UPD Consulting for $219,065
• Recommendation to approve Purchasing Agreement with Granite for analog phone service at $64,884/year
• Recommendation to approve Change Order #26 with Skanska for McLoughlin Middle School for $373,888
• Recommendation to award Quote No. 2020-084 to Halbert Construction for Jason Lee floor repair for $72,100
• Discussion of Superintendent successor search with McPherson & Jacobsen

Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will meet via Zoom to consider a consent agenda including second readings and adoption of revised Policy 3120 (Enrollment), new Policy 3142 (International Student Exchange), new Policy 3143 (Notification of Juvenile Offender Information), and repeal of Policies 3144 and 4314. The board will also vote on the 2020-21 Public Policy Agenda and approve several employment actions.

• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 3120 on student enrollment
• Second reading and adoption of new Policy 3142 on international student exchange
• Second reading and adoption of new Policy 3143 on notification and dissemination of juvenile offender information
• Second reading and repeal of Policy 3144 (sex and kidnapping offenders) and Policy 4314 (threats of violence)
• Adoption of the 2020-21 Public Policy Agenda setting legislative priorities

Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom to interview two finalist search firms for the superintendent position. No public comments will be taken due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board will also recess into executive session to evaluate personnel qualifications, with possible action to follow.

• 5:30 PM: Interview with Jim Hager of Gary Ray and Associates, Inc.
• 6:30 PM: Interview with Steve Lowder of McPherson and Jacobson
• Recess to executive session for personnel evaluation
• Possible action following executive session

Special Board Meeting Study Session

This is a special board meeting study session with a single agenda item: a discussion on magnet and school of choice access. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, and public comments are accepted only on agenda items.

• Discussion of magnet and school of choice access

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

The Vancouver Public Schools board is holding a workshop to discuss multiple contract awards for 2017 bond-funded projects, including reader boards and monument signs at eight schools, secure entrance remodels at Hazel Dell and Roosevelt Elementary, bleacher replacement at Jason Lee Middle School, security systems at Walnut Grove Elementary, roller shades at Hough Elementary, and drainage improvements at Skyview High School. Also discussed are a utility easement for Truman Elementary, a $105,000 equity consultant contract, and new names for Lieser Campus and Fir Grove/Vista. No action will be taken at this workshop; these items are scheduled for board action on November 10, 2020.

• Award of bid for reader boards and monument signs at 8 schools for $317,575
• Award of bid for Hazel Dell Elementary secure entrance remodel for $129,418
• Approval of $135,640 bleacher removal/installation at Jason Lee Middle School
• Approval of $409,200 drainage improvements at Skyview High School baseball fields
• Approval of $105,000 consultant contract for equity-focused training by Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge

Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to consider consent agenda items, including a change order for soil remediation at Harry S. Truman Elementary. They will also vote on renewing memoranda of agreement with Washington State University Vancouver and Clark College for iTech Preparatory students to take college courses. Other items include employment changes, approval of instructional materials, and a waterline easement for Franklin Elementary. The board will hear student reports and public comments.

• Change order of $183,599.43 for soil remediation at Harry S. Truman Elementary
• Renew MOA with WSUV: $269.07/credit for iTech college courses (est. $30,000)
• Renew MOA with Clark College: $179.38/credit academic, $199.74/credit vocational (est. $50,000)
• Waterline easement and bill of sale for Franklin Elementary School
• Approval of instructional materials for 2020-2021 school year

Special Board Meeting Study Session

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a special study session to discuss the K-5 hybrid transition plan. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom with no in-person attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions. Public comments are limited to agendized items.

• Discussion of K-5 hybrid transition plan

Special Board Meeting Study Session

The Vancouver Public Schools board is holding a study session to listen to family experiences with remote learning. Participants will be asked what is working, where challenges lie, and suggestions for improvement. A preliminary overview of a fall remote learning technology survey will also be shared. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Public feedback session on remote learning with three guided questions
• Preliminary overview of fall remote learning technology survey

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

This special board workshop, held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, includes discussion-only items on several contracts and agreements. No action will be taken at this meeting; recommendations will go to the board for approval on October 13, 2020. Key topics include change orders for school construction, architectural service amendments, and renewal of insurance and data processing agreements.

• Change order with Todd Construction Inc. for $183,599.43 at Harry S. Truman Elementary
• Agreement amendment with LSW Architects for $1,120,895 for 6-classroom addition at Columbia River High School
• Agreement amendment with LSW Architects for $219,840 for extended construction administration at McLoughlin and Marshall schools
• Renewal of insurance coverages through SIAW with premium of $2,834,534.51 for 2020-21
• Renewal of cooperative information management services with ESD #112 for $851,964.97

Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors is meeting via Zoom to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, adoption of new policies (School-Based Threat Assessment and Opioid Related Overdose Reversal), a revision to the Associated Student Bodies policy, and renewal of educational platform subscriptions (NewsELA for $192,484 and ThinkCERCA). Public comments can be submitted via Zoom.

• Second reading and adoption of new Policy 3225, School-Based Threat Assessment
• Second reading and adoption of new Policy 3424, Opioid Related Overdose Reversal
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 3510, Associated Student Bodies
• Renewal of NewsELA platform subscription for grades 3-12 at $192,484
• Renewal of ThinkCERCA platform subscription for 2020-2021 school year

The Board reviewed a series of consent agenda items including personnel reports, student policies, and various vendor contracts. Regular business included recommendations for school construction projects and temporary educational support programs.

• Recommended Resolution No. 866 to retire Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos and nicknames at Columbia River High School and Minnehaha Elementary School
• Recommended adoption of Policy 3225 (School-Based Threat Assessment) and Policy 3424 (Opioid Related Overdose Reversal)
• Recommended revised Policy 3510 regarding Associated Student Bodies
• Recommended agreement with ArcPATH Project Delivery for VSAA construction management services
• Recommended award of Bid No. 2020-071 for VSAA Addition and Remodel Project
• Recommended Resolution No. 867 and No. 868 for Temporary Reduced Educational Support Programs (VAESP and SEIU)
• Recommended renewal of NewsELA, ThinkCERCA, and iReady Math/Reading platforms
• Recommended various cafeteria and custodial supply contracts

Special Board Meeting Board Retreat

The Vancouver Public Schools Board held a special retreat to discuss multiple topics including the Discipline Equity Steering Committee action plan, mascot policy for Columbia River and Minnehaha schools, equity initiatives such as an Equity Audit RFP and Equity Advisory Group, a Design II capital facilities update, COVID-19 budget contingencies and furloughs, distance learning 2.0, SRO contracts, and the superintendent successor search. No formal actions were taken at this meeting; all items were for discussion only.

• COVID budget contingencies, furloughs, and temporary reduced programs
• Distance Learning 2.0 update
• SRO contracts discussion
• Superintendent successor search
• Equity Audit RFP and Equity Advisory Group

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

The board will discuss renewing three contracts for school cafeteria supplies: food and food preparation products with McDonald Wholesale ($1.4M), bread and bakery products with Goody Man Distributing ($150,000), and milk and dairy products with Dairy Fresh Farms ($400,000). This is a workshop only; no action will be taken, and votes are scheduled for the September 8 board meeting.

• Renewal of contract with McDonald Wholesale for food and supply products for school cafeterias, estimated $1,400,000 plus $20,000 for kindergarten snacks
• Renewal of contract with Goody Man Distributing for bread and bakery products, estimated $150,000
• Renewal of contract with Dairy Fresh Farms for milk and dairy products, estimated $400,000
• All contracts are for the 2020-2021 school year with options for additional one-year extensions
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19; no public in-person observance permitted

Meeting of the Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2020-2022 management team agreement with the Vancouver Association of Principals and Associate Principals, rejection of Bid No. 2020-037 for the VSAA Addition and Remodel Project following a formal protest, and approval of a $134,700 architectural and engineering contract with Schemata Workshop for deepening the Propstra Aquatic Center lap pool. Other consent items include granting waterline and sidewalk easements for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, state basic education compliance, and renewal of the Homeroom for Educators data services agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and audience participation via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve 2020-2022 VAPA Management Team Agreement retroactive to July 1, 2020
• Reject Bid No. 2020-037 for VSAA Addition and Remodel Project after a bid protest
• Approve $134,700 contract with Schemata Workshop for Propstra Aquatic Center lap pool design
• Grant waterline and sidewalk easements to City of Vancouver for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
• Renew Homeroom for Educators Online Services Agreement with School Data Solutions for 2020-2021

Special Board Meeting Study Session

The Vancouver Public Schools Board held a special study session via Zoom to discuss school reopening plans and the 2020-2021 budget. No votes were taken; the session was for discussion and public comment on these agendized topics.

• School reopening plans and draft re-entry guidelines discussed
• 2020-2021 budget presentation and review
• Zoom public comments permitted on agendized topics only
• Meeting held under Clark County Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions

Board Workshop- Items for the August 11, 2020 Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will consider several contract approvals at its August 11, 2020 meeting. Items include a $396,320 furniture purchase for Fir Grove Elementary, a $122,200 Canvas LMS software purchase, a $154,080 renewal of the i‑Ready assessment agreement, a $103,275 Gaggle safety‑management software purchase, and a $185,210.34 extension of the MicroFocus network‑management software contract. All recommendations are for discussion and potential approval.

• Approve Purchase Agreement No. 2020‑061 for Fir Grove furniture, not‑to‑exceed $396,320.00 plus Washington state sales tax (vendor: Hyphn, Portland, OR).
• Approve Purchase Agreement No. 2020‑062 for Canvas LMS software, $122,200.00 plus Washington state sales tax (vendor: Instructure).
• Renew i‑Ready agreement with Curriculum Associates for $154,080.00 plus Washington state sales tax (total $167,022.74).
• Purchase Gaggle Safety Management software for $103,275.00 plus Washington state sales tax (vendor: Gaggle.Net Inc.).
• Extend MicroFocus network‑management software contract with Novacoast Inc. for $185,210.34 plus Washington state sales tax.

Meeting of the Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The board will hold a public hearing to consider declaring approximately 14 acres of surplus property (Fir Grove Children's Center and Lieser School) for sale to the Vancouver Housing Authority, which plans to redevelop the sites for low-income housing and limited commercial uses. The consent agenda includes approval of salary schedules for all employee groups for 2020-2021, grant applications totaling over $5.7 million for bilingual, career-tech, and highly capable programs, and a resolution certifying the Lieser School construction project for state funding. Personnel actions and a new high school course proposal are also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing to surplus 3.94 acres of Fir Grove and 10.05 acres of Lieser property to Vancouver Housing Authority for low-income housing
• Adoption of Resolution No. 859 certifying intent to construct Lieser School project for state funding assistance
• Approval of salary schedules for classified, certificated, management, and substitute employees effective Sept 1, 2020
• Grant applications seeking $4,942,974 for bilingual program, $171,504 for Carl Perkins, and $660,130 for highly capable program
• Employment report including resignations, hires, transfers, and leaves for certificated and classified personnel

Board Workshop- Items for the July 14, 2020 Board Meeting

This workshop prepares items for the July 14 board meeting. Key decisions include awarding a $8.37 million contract for Lieser School modernization, accepting completion of classrooms at Salmon Creek Elementary, and declaring surplus properties for sale to Vancouver Housing Authority for low-income housing. Also discussed: purchase of ClassLink software and firewall upgrades.

• Award $8,374,069 to Inline Commercial Construction for Lieser School modernization
• Accept final payment of $1,117,320.44 for two new classrooms at Salmon Creek Elementary
• Award $364,576.45 for secure entrance and FCRC remodel at Hough Elementary
• Award $148,740.00 for secure entrance and office renovation at Lincoln Elementary
• Public hearing on selling Fir Grove (3.94 acres) and Lieser (10.05 acres) to Vancouver Housing Authority for low-income housing

Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting on June 30, 2020 via Zoom because in‑person attendance is prohibited by Clark County Phase 2 COVID‑19 restrictions. The agenda includes board applicant interviews and an executive session to review the qualifications of board director applicants, with possible actions to follow. No public comments will be allowed.

• Board applicant interviews (schedule attached)
• Executive session to review board director applicant qualifications (possible action)
• Meeting conducted via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/93611495064?pwd=Y3ZraVJ0a0N2TzNqTERyK1F4THF0UT09)
• No public comments permitted
• Physical location for board directors: Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road

Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on June 29, 2020, to conduct interviews with board applicants and then recess into executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee. The meeting is accessible to the public only via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions; no public comments will be taken. The board will reconvene after the closed session and then adjourn.

• Board applicant interviews (schedule attached)
• Executive session on personnel to discuss performance of a public employee
• No public comments permitted
• Meeting accessible only via Zoom; no in-person public observance
• Physical location for board directors only: Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road

REVISED Special Board Meeting & Board Retreat Notice & Agenda

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will consider a recommendation to award Bid No. 2020-028 for a fuel station replacement at the district’s transportation complex. The agenda also includes discussion of the dual‑language expansion follow‑up, VITA program planning timeline, district equity initiative, and contingency plans for reopening schools. The meeting will be streamed via Zoom with no public comments allowed. An executive session will address personnel performance matters.

• Recommendation to award Bid No. 2020-028 for Fuel Station Replacement Project at the Transportation Complex
• Discussion of dual language expansion follow‑up to the February 18 workshop
• Planning timeline for the VITA program
• District equity initiative
• Re‑opening schools and contingency plans

CANCELATION- Board Work Session

This meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools Board Work Session scheduled for June 23, 2020, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Special Meeting Notice/Agenda

This special meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools board includes an executive session for potential litigation and personnel discussion, followed by a public session to address the Board Director Position #2 vacancy process. The meeting is largely procedural, with the vacancy being the only substantive item outside of the executive session.

• Executive session for potential litigation and personnel discussion
• Board Director Position #2 Vacancy Process

Meeting of the Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Board of Directors will review several consent agenda items including personnel reports, school district plans, and infrastructure agreements. Key discussions include a student travel request to California and a value engineering report for Lieser School.

• Skyview High School out-of-state travel request to Anaheim, California ($251,850)
• Resolution No. 855: Vancouver Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) District Plan
• Resolution No. 857: Lieser School Value Engineering Report ($50,000 in savings)
• Right of Way Dedication and License Agreement with Clark County for Columbia River High School
• WIAA membership and Resolution No. 858

Board Workshop- Items for the June 16, 2020 Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board is discussing nine items at this workshop that will be formally voted on at the June 16 board meeting. Key proposals include a long-term ground lease for a new downtown elementary school, several construction contracts and acceptances, and a right-of-way agreement for road improvements near Columbia River High School.

• Ground lease with City of Vancouver for VITA Elementary School: 50-year term at $1/year
• Right-of-way dedication and license agreement with Clark County for street improvements at Columbia River High School
• Amendment #4 to Parametrix Inc. agreement for construction management services at McLoughlin, Marshall, Lieser, and ECSE projects: $306,032
• Bid award to CSI Petroleum Construction for fuel station replacement at transportation complex: $493,042 plus tax
• Acceptance of completed security system installations at iTech Preparatory ($158,981) and Ogden Elementary ($130,710)

CANCELATION- Board Work Session

This meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Board Work Session cancellation notice attached.

Meeting of the Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The Board will consider several consent agenda items including a contract amendment to redesign VITA Elementary for lower capacity, hazardous material abatement at Truman Elementary, and kitchen equipment purchases for three schools. The meeting will also include written citizen comments due to COVID-19.

• Amendment with LSW Architects for VITA Elementary redesign, $76,650
• Bid award to 3 Kings Environmental for hazardous materials abatement at Truman Elementary, $98,540 plus tax
• Award of kitchen equipment bids for King Elementary ($124,664), Walnut Grove ($151,032), Sacajawea ($63,873)
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions such as resignations and new hires for 2020-2021

Special Meeting Notice/Agenda

This is a special meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors. The board will recess into executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

• Recess to executive session for personnel discussion regarding public employee performance

CANCELATION- Board Work Session

The April 28, 2020 board work session for Vancouver Public Schools has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Meeting of the Board of Directors- Zoom Technology

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple action items, including personnel changes, a contract amendment for HVAC improvements, and several purchases for school facilities. Most items are expected to be approved in a single motion without discussion unless a board member requests otherwise.

• Approval of $84,889 interagency amendment with DES for HVAC improvements at Hazel Dell, Hough, and Felida elementary schools
• Approval of $227,718 purchase of 73 projectors for Truman and King elementary schools
• Approval of $103,518 for two above-ground storage tanks to replace underground tanks at fueling stations
• Acceptance of completion of $306,890 running track resurfacing at Fort Vancouver High School
• Acceptance of completion of $308,116 track surfacing at Gaiser and Jason Lee middle schools

CANCELED Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools special board meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020, was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting canceled; cancellation notice attached
• Originally planned executive session to discuss performance of a public employee

Special/Emergency Meeting Notice & Agenda

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will consider and vote on Resolution No. 851, an Emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19) Declaration. The resolution would give the district flexibility to act on guidance from the governor, OSPI, the state attorney general, and Clark County public health officials. The meeting will have no public comments and will be streamed via Zoom.

• Adopt Resolution No. 851 – Emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19) Declaration
• Meeting held with no public comments; remote access provided via Zoom

Board Work Session Cancellation- March 24, 2020

This agenda announces the cancellation of the March 24, 2020 board work session. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the scheduled March 24, 2020 board work session at Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA

Special Events Notice

This meeting is solely a special events notice from Vancouver Public Schools. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed; the agenda consists of a notice and an attached PDF. This appears to be a procedural update.

• Special Events Notice (attached PDF)

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a workshop to discuss new policies, including a school-based threat assessment policy and an opioid-related overdose reversal policy. They will also consider purchasing agreements for several school buses, projectors, and other equipment. All items are for discussion only, no final votes expected at this workshop.

• Discussion of new Policy 3225 on school-based threat assessment
• Discussion of new Policy 3424 on opioid-related overdose reversal
• Discussion of revised Policy 3510 on Associated Student Bodies
• Recommendation to approve Purchasing Agreement No. 2020-015 for projectors at Truman and King
• Recommendations to approve multiple purchasing agreements for school buses (Nos. 2020-016 to 2020-019)

Special Meeting Notice- Board Workshop

This is a special meeting notice for a Vancouver Public Schools board workshop scheduled for March 17, 2020. The agenda states only that the meeting is a special event notice and that the specific agenda will follow. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special meeting notice only; agenda to follow

Meeting of the Board of Directors

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a meeting on March 10, 2020, featuring special recognitions, citizen comments, and a consent agenda. Key actions include awarding a bid for Truman Elementary kitchen equipment totaling $140,134.64 and adopting revised Policy 2140 on guidance and counseling.

• Award of Bid No. 2020-007 for Truman Elementary kitchen equipment to Bargreen Ellingson ($27,191.23) and Douglas Equipment ($112,943.41), total $140,134.64 plus tax
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Columbia River High School band to Magic Music Days in Anaheim, California, cost estimate $80,580
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 2140, Guidance and Counseling, updating duties of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists
• Employee Excellence Awards to warehouse team (Roger Anderson, Steve David, Mike Nicholson, Mark Novak, Greg Snyder) and others
• Special recognitions: Megan Bledsoe (Washington School Counselor of the Year), Allison Blaine (third state wrestling championship), and Erin Ryan (President's Volunteer Service Award, raised $212,000 for childhood cancer)

Board Work Session

The Vancouver Public Schools board will hold a work session with a presentation on the district's bond program. No formal action is scheduled.

• Bond Program Review presentation – no formal action to take place

Special Events Notice

The Vancouver Public Schools board is providing an informational notice about special events on February 20, 2020. No actions or decisions are required at this meeting. The notice is attached as a PDF document.

• Special Events Notice – February 20, 2020 (PDF attachment, 264 KB)

Special Meeting- Board Workshop

This is a special board workshop for Vancouver Public Schools. The board will discuss revisions to three policies: Annual Organizational Meeting, Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm, and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. They will also consider approving instructional materials for 2019-2020, review performance reports on the District Performance Scorecard and Dual Language Program, and discuss purchase agreements including one for Anatomage and one for ITS and licenses.

• Discussion of revised Policy 1210 (Annual Organizational Meeting)
• Discussion of revised Policy 4314 (Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm)
• Discussion of revised Policy 5202 (FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program)
• Discussion of approving instructional materials for 2019-2020 school year
• Discussion of Purchase Agreement No. 2020-009 (Anatomage) and No. 2020-001 (ITS and Licenses)

Special Meeting Notice- Board Workshop

The Vancouver Public Schools Board is holding a special workshop meeting. The agenda is not included in this notice and is to be released later. No decisions or discussions are listed at this time.

• No specific agenda items provided; agenda to follow.

Meeting of the Board of Directors

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including personnel actions, new course proposals, and policy revisions. Key items up for decision include adopting revised Policy 3520 on student fees to align with McKinney-Vento homeless student record transfer requirements, and Policy 4040 on public access to district records with a fee waiver provision. The board will also consider approving new high school courses for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, an out-of-state travel request for a volleyball team, and the GATE School Improvement Plan.

• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 3520 (Student Fees, Fines or Charges) to expedite record transfers for homeless students under McKinney-Vento Act
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 4040 (Public Access to District Records) with fee waiver for requests under $30
• New course proposals including Animatronics, Applied Geometry, IB Mandarin Chinese 4 & 5, and Las artes del mundo hispanohablante
• Out-of-state travel request for Columbia River High School girls volleyball to San Diego, CA at estimated $12,000 cost
• Approval of GATE (Gateway to Adult Transition Education) School Improvement Plan for 2019-2020

Special Meeting- Board Work Session

This is a special board work session with no formal votes. The board will receive oral presentations on Design II goal progress reports, take citizen comments on those topics, then recess to executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee before reconvening and adjourning.

• Citizen comments on Design II Goal Area Progress Reports
• Presentation of Design II 2019-20 Vision To Life Q1 final report (no formal action)
• Recess to executive session for personnel discussion on performance of a public employee

Meeting of the Board of Directors

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will recognize employees and students, hear reports from student representatives, and vote on consent agenda items. Consent items include personnel changes, approval of parent booster clubs and their fundraising activities, amendments to Associated Student Body by-laws at several schools, and new high school course proposals for 2020-2021: Core Plus Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Introduction to Mechatronics, Model United Nations: CWP, and Statistics and Data Analysis.

• Employee Excellence Awards: Shanna Baird, Alicia Flanigan, Carrie Mason, Valerie Seeley, Charles Swarts
• Special recognition of 18 teachers who earned 2019 National Board certification
• Recognition of Hudson's Bay High senior Christopher Gilbert for winning the 2019 Congressional STEM App Challenge
• Approval of parent booster clubs and support groups for 2019-2020 school year with fundraising activities
• Approval of new high school courses: Core Plus Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Introduction to Mechatronics, Model UN, and Statistics and Data Analysis

Special Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools board is holding a special meeting/retreat to review the Design II Facilities Bond Program, discuss 25th Avenue School community forums, and consider communication activities for a supplemental levy election. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Design II Facilities Bond Program Review
• 25th Avenue School Community Forums
• Board Public Access and Engagement discussion
• District Supplemental Levy Election Communication/Information Activities