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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting July 18, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kinzley, Brian Brooks, Ben Messinger, and Ron Mabry.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Linda Tucker, Ron Williamson, Ron Cone, Lorraine Cooper, and Bev Henderson.  Also present was a representative of KEA and several and members of the public.   The meeting was Called to Order at 5:35 PM by Dawn Adams who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  Teri Staudinger, President of the Kennewick Education Association (KEA), spoke concerning Policy 2420.  KEA surveyed its members and Teri gave the results, in writing, to the board.  Over...

    Kennewick School Board Report for July 18

    Posted on August 13, 2012 | No Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting July 18, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kinzley, Brian Brooks, Ben Messinger, and Ron Mabry.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Linda Tucker, Ron Williamson, Ron Cone, Lorraine Cooper, and Bev Henderson.  Also present was a representative of KEA and several and members of the public.   The meeting was Called to Order at 5:35 PM by Dawn Adams who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  Teri Staudinger, President of the Kennewick Education Association (KEA), spoke concerning Policy 2420.  KEA surveyed its members and Teri gave the results, in writing, to the board.  Over...

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting June 20, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on Leadership WSSDA training) in italics Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were Brian Brooks, Ben Messinger, Ron Mabry, and Maricarmen Garza (student), all school board members.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Linda Tucker, Ron Williamson, Lorraine Cooper and Bev Henderson,.  Also present, a representative of KEA and several members of the public.  The room was almost full.   Absent: Dawn Adams and Heather Kintzley   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Brian Brooks who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Recognition Washington Achievement Awards: Three schools in the Kennewick School District have been honored by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for their outstanding performance on...

    Kennewick School Board Report for June 20 by Kathy White

    Posted on July 7, 2012 | No Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting June 20, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on Leadership WSSDA training) in italics Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were Brian Brooks, Ben Messinger, Ron Mabry, and Maricarmen Garza (student), all school board members.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Linda Tucker, Ron Williamson, Lorraine Cooper and Bev Henderson,.  Also present, a representative of KEA and several members of the public.  The room was almost full.   Absent: Dawn Adams and Heather Kintzley   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Brian Brooks who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Recognition Washington Achievement Awards: Three schools in the Kennewick School District have been honored by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for their outstanding performance on...

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  • Created by Kathy White Kennewick School Board Retreat May 16, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Section 2: What was not included Section 1 The retreat was scheduled to begin at 5:30 but did not start until 5:47.  The four board members present – Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks and Ben Messenger – were delayed in a grievance hearing until 5:45.  Dawn Adams Called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Other people present were Dave Bond, Van Cummins, Ron Williamson, Greg Fancher, Chuck Lybeck, Alyssa St.Hilaire and Bev Johnson-Torelli.   The agenda for the meeting was sparse.  Only five items were listed.  The board members had binders with information about eight topics to be discussed at this first session of the two part retreat.  Dave Bond opened by suggesting they consider item #3 first which was...

    School Board Retreat – May 16

    Posted on June 10, 2012 | No Comments
    Created by Kathy White Kennewick School Board Retreat May 16, 2012 Section 1: What transpired Section 2: What was not included Section 1 The retreat was scheduled to begin at 5:30 but did not start until 5:47.  The four board members present – Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks and Ben Messenger – were delayed in a grievance hearing until 5:45.  Dawn Adams Called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Other people present were Dave Bond, Van Cummins, Ron Williamson, Greg Fancher, Chuck Lybeck, Alyssa St.Hilaire and Bev Johnson-Torelli.   The agenda for the meeting was sparse.  Only five items were listed.  The board members had binders with information about eight topics to be discussed at this first session of the two part retreat.  Dave Bond opened by suggesting they consider item #3 first which was...

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting May 23, 2012    Called to Order at 5:30 PM     Adjourned at 7:08 PM School Board members present:  Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Ben Messinger, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry (arrived at 5:55 PM) and Maricarmen Garcia (student). KSD Administrators present: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Greg Fancher, Beverly Johnson-Torelli, Doug Carl, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Diana Burns and Lorraine Cooper. Business: Nancy Smith, Horse Heaven Hills U.S. History, Government and Civics teacher introduced students who participated in Project Citizen.  This year’s subject is middle school Standards Based Grading.  Six students spoke in opposition to continuing SBG while one spoke in favor of retaining SBG with some modifications. Dawn Adams invited the public to the June 13 school board meeting where the issue of SBG will be considered.

    Kennewick School Board Report for May 23

    Posted on May 24, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Kennewick School Board Meeting May 23, 2012    Called to Order at 5:30 PM     Adjourned at 7:08 PM School Board members present:  Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Ben Messinger, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry (arrived at 5:55 PM) and Maricarmen Garcia (student). KSD Administrators present: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Greg Fancher, Beverly Johnson-Torelli, Doug Carl, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Diana Burns and Lorraine Cooper. Business: Nancy Smith, Horse Heaven Hills U.S. History, Government and Civics teacher introduced students who participated in Project Citizen.  This year’s subject is middle school Standards Based Grading.  Six students spoke in opposition to continuing SBG while one spoke in favor of retaining SBG with some modifications. Dawn Adams invited the public to the June 13 school board meeting where the issue of SBG will be considered.

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting March 14, 2012   Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics                              Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry, Ben Messinger and Maricarmen Garza (student).  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Dottie Stevens, Ethan Schwebke, Sam Schick, Linda Tucker, and Lorraine Cooper.  Several KSD employees, Kennewick Education Association representative and members of the public were also present.

    Kennewick School Board Report for March 14

    Posted on March 20, 2012 | No Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting March 14, 2012   Section 1: What transpired Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics                              Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry, Ben Messinger and Maricarmen Garza (student).  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Bev Johnson-Torelli, Jack Anderson, Greg Fancher, Dottie Stevens, Ethan Schwebke, Sam Schick, Linda Tucker, and Lorraine Cooper.  Several KSD employees, Kennewick Education Association representative and members of the public were also present.

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  •                                          Kennewick School Board Meeting                                          February 22, 2012                                          Section 1: What transpired               Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics                                                                           Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Heather Kinzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry, Ben Messinger and Maricarmen Garza.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker, Lorraine Cooper, about six citizens.  President Dawn Adams was sick and did not attend.   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Vice-President Heather Kinzley who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  None   Consent Items:  Minutes of 2/8/12 regular meeting, Certified, Classified and Extracurricular Personnel Actions, and Travel Requests, Payroll and vouchers and Delta High School Inter Local Agreement Addition.  Motion to accept was made by Brian,...

    Kennewick School Board Report for February 22

    Posted on March 2, 2012 | 1 Comment
                                             Kennewick School Board Meeting                                          February 22, 2012                                          Section 1: What transpired               Personal comments (based on my Leadership WSSDA training) in Italics                                                                           Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Heather Kinzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry, Ben Messinger and Maricarmen Garza.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker, Lorraine Cooper, about six citizens.  President Dawn Adams was sick and did not attend.   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Vice-President Heather Kinzley who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  None   Consent Items:  Minutes of 2/8/12 regular meeting, Certified, Classified and Extracurricular Personnel Actions, and Travel Requests, Payroll and vouchers and Delta High School Inter Local Agreement Addition.  Motion to accept was made by Brian,...

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting                                                 January 25, 2012                                                 Section 1: What transpired                                                 Section 2: What was not included  Section 1 Present were school board members Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks and Ben Messinger.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Gregg Francher, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker, several Sodexo employees Absent: Dawn Adams, Ron Mabry   The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM by Vice-President Heather Kintzley who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  None   Consent Items:  Minutes of1/7/12 retreat,1/11/12 meeting, Personnel Actions, Payroll and Vouchers, Budget status for11/30/11 and12/31/11, Letter of Intent to apply for Energy Operational Savings Project Grant, Superintendent’s 2012-15 Contract, one Travel Request.  Motion to accept by Brian Brooks and seconded by Ben Messinger. Passed unanimously.

    Kennewick School Board Report for January 25

    Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Kennewick School Board Meeting                                                 January 25, 2012                                                 Section 1: What transpired                                                 Section 2: What was not included  Section 1 Present were school board members Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks and Ben Messinger.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Gregg Francher, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker, several Sodexo employees Absent: Dawn Adams, Ron Mabry   The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM by Vice-President Heather Kintzley who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:  None   Consent Items:  Minutes of1/7/12 retreat,1/11/12 meeting, Personnel Actions, Payroll and Vouchers, Budget status for11/30/11 and12/31/11, Letter of Intent to apply for Energy Operational Savings Project Grant, Superintendent’s 2012-15 Contract, one Travel Request.  Motion to accept by Brian Brooks and seconded by Ben Messinger. Passed unanimously.

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  • Kennewick School Board Meeting                                                  January 11, 2012                                                  Section 1: What transpired                                                  Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry and Ben Messinger.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Greg Francher, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by President Dawn Adams who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Recognition: January has been proclaimed “School Board Recognition Month.”  Dave read Governor Gregoire’s proclamation and presented each school board member with a certificate and thanked them for their service.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:   Kathy White (me) requested that the board reconsider their decision not to use the Washington State School Directors’ policy audit service.  I met with Kathleen MacDonald, the person...

    Kennewick School Board Report for January 11

    Posted on January 24, 2012 | No Comments
    Kennewick School Board Meeting                                                  January 11, 2012                                                  Section 1: What transpired                                                  Section 2: What was not included Section 1 Present were school board members Dawn Adams, Heather Kintzley, Brian Brooks, Ron Mabry and Ben Messinger.  KSD staff: Dave Bond (Superintendent), Ron Williamson, Greg Francher, Vic Roberts, Chuck Lybeck, Jack Anderson, Linda Tucker   The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by President Dawn Adams who led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Recognition: January has been proclaimed “School Board Recognition Month.”  Dave read Governor Gregoire’s proclamation and presented each school board member with a certificate and thanked them for their service.   Communication from Parents, Staff and District Residents:   Kathy White (me) requested that the board reconsider their decision not to use the Washington State School Directors’ policy audit service.  I met with Kathleen MacDonald, the person...

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