Edmonds School District
Citizen Planning Committee Meeting
Subcommittee and General Meeting Summaries
April 10, 2006


Opening Business: Steve Sankey opened the meeting with member introductions. Debi Resler gave an update on the progress of the contest with her daughter’s Flaming Lucerne Cow entry. The cow will be displayed at the Safeway on 196th and Highway 99 the week of April 17. The contest has not been decided as yet. Steve passed a member roster around to sign up for the June dinner; Linda needs a final count at the May meeting.

WASL Update: Ken Limón said that this item will be rescheduled once the legislature releases their determination on if changes will be made to the WASL or its administration. Ken reported that the state has made available funding to afford each high school to hold a summer session for their students who have tested once but not passed each section of the WASL. These free, non-credited courses are for students in the Class of 2008 who have not yet met standard in reading, writing, or math. Sessions will be held July 10 through August 4 in preparation for the August retake opportunities; further information will be available at each high school. Ken added that some transportation will be provided.

Subcommittee Reports:

• Education--Amy Ross said that principals from Brier Terrace, College Place, and Meadowdale Middle Schools joined the subcommittee to discuss the transition issues students (and their parents) face going from Grade 6 to Grade 7. Principals shared information on how schools try to help with the students’ and parents’ comfort during these transition years, and gave examples of various activities they hold at their schools, i.e. family barbeques, orientations, information meetings. Getting information out begins in March and continues through August. Principals are very aware of the issues these students face; the various activities have been created to help ease the transition.

• Enrollment—Kate Shelby-Martin shared the first reading of the Customer Satisfaction Survey Recommendations. Ellen Kahan answered questions and explained the rationale associated with some of the recommendations; they were based on finding the best strategy to get the best return on the information. After discussion, suggestions were offered that will be incorporated for the second reading, which will be presented at the May meeting.

• Facilities—Ken Batali reported that Marla Miller led the discussion for the subcommittee on their interest in taking the lead to create a comprehensive building plan. At the next meeting they would like to outline the process for this plan. The subcommittee wants to examine classroom configurations and options available for educational facilities, particularly K-8. At the next meeting they want to identify questions and what data will be available in the fall.

CPC Nominations: Nancy Schultz led the Nominating Committee that consisted of one representative from each quadrant and one Board position. According to CPC Bylaws, nominations for the chair and vice chair will be verified by the Nominating Committee and presented to the CPC for election at the May meeting. Steve invited members to forward any nominations for these positions to Nancy Schultz as soon as possible.