Aberdeen Schools
Keeping you informed about our schools -- May 20, 2022
SILVER & GOLD HONOREES
The Aberdeen and Hoquiam seniors who received the “Silver and Gold” award were honored at a banquet at the Rotary Log Pavilion earlier this week. Each year, 10 seniors from each school, nominated by staff members, are recognized for their positive contributions to the overall culture at their schools.
The 2022 Aberdeen Silver & Gold honorees:
Sophie Bridges, Lexi Durr, Lauren Fagerstedt, Zoe Filan, Andrea Meza, Foster Patterson, Erick Hayter Ramsey, Lily Schreiber, Logen Seguin and Danah Yun.
The 2022 Hoquiam Silver & Gold honorees:
Nakota Brown, Katie Burnett, Minh Thi Butler, Justin Hansen, Emma Johnson, Kamryn Krohn, Jasmine Renteria-Hernandez, Jane Spacek, Hailey Wetzel and Ellie Winkelman.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Aberdeen School District’s Larry Fleming has been named the WIAA 2A Evergreen League Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year.
“This was a really great team season this year,” Coach Fleming said. “We were one game out of first place and they played as a team against a lot of challenges.”
ASD5 Athletic Director John Crabb noted that two seniors -- both team captains -- were sidelined for most of the season. “I think he’s being very humble about this award,” Mr. Crabb said. “I think what was recognized is that it takes some very good coaching, a seasoned coach, to develop leaders, to bring athletes into a position of leadership on the field that they’ve not taken on before. And to come within a win of going to state with everything they were up against is a great accomplishment.”
Mr. Crabb also noted that the team’s assistant coaches were new this season. “These are former athletes from our program that he coached,” he said. “To me, that tells you a lot about Coach Fleming, to do as well as they did.”
In addition to Coach of the Year, three members of Bobcat Boys’ Soccer were named to the Evergreen All-League first team -- Miguel Martinez, Edwin Quintana, and Alan Avalos – and three Bobcats were named to the second team -- Daniel Guzman, Kaleb Myers and Carlos Mendoza.
SERIOUS ABOUT STUDENT SAFETY
Thank you to the Aberdeen Police Department and the Stafford Creek and Clallam Bay correction centers for partnering with our District on a K-9 safety sweep this week at
Miller Junior High School. Click on the photo above for more information.
SCHOOL BOARD
Summary of the May 17 meeting
President Jennifer Durney convened the regular meeting of the Aberdeen School District Board of Directors at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School and via webinar following guidance for conducting remote meetings in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Directors present were Annica Mizin and Suzy Ritter along with Superintendent Alicia Henderson, 14 patrons and staff, and 10 watching remotely. Directors Jeremy Wright and Jessica Jurasin were excused.
President Durney noted that it has been two years and two months since the Board convened in the Community Room due to the pandemic.
The meeting began with the flag salute.
Minutes, Bills, Trips & Gifts
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included:
- The minutes from the regular meeting on May 3, 2022;
- April payroll vouchers totaling $3,571,786.63;
- General Fund vouchers totaling $1,570,018.78, and
- ASB Fund vouchers totaling 32,044.01.
Comments from the Public
Cathleen Wilder of the Aberdeen Education Association offered comment regarding the personal services contract for ELL Consulting.
Presentations
Chuck Veloni, SkillsUSA advisor, presented state champions Logen Seguin and Keara Burns. Both will represent Washington state at the national conference in Georgia – Mr.Seguin in electrical construction wiring and Ms. Burns in major appliance. Ms. Burns, a sophomore, is the first female in the history of SkillsUSA to win the state championship.
Superintendent’s Report
Health & Safety:
Superintendent Henderson provided an update on health and safety measures in the district. She reported that COVID cases are increasing in schools, which creates an ongoing staffing challenge; that there were K-9 sweeps in partnership with Aberdeen Police Department at both Aberdeen High School and Miller Junior High School, and that the requirement to offer remote access to public meetings expires on June 1.
Following discussion, the Board decided to maintain the hybrid meeting format – offering both in-person and remote options for attendance.
Instructional Program
Superintendent Henderson reported that testing is almost done, spring events at schools are under way, including the annual Cowboy BBQ to support SkillsUSA, which takes place May 18, orchestra performances, the AVID banquet, and that the AHS Marching Band will perform in Coeur de’ Alene over the weekend. She also reported that the Employees of the Year banquet is planned for June 1, the reception for retirees takes place June 7, graduation at Harbor High School is June 9 and Aberdeen High School graduation is June 10.
Teaching and Learning
Aberdeen High School Presentation
Principal Aaron Roiko provided an overview of Aberdeen High School and reported on school improvement goals and progress.
Financial Services
Executive Director of Business and Operations Elyssa Louderback presented the Fiscal Status Report for April 2022. With 66.67 percent of the fiscal year elapsed, the District is at 59.56 percent of budgeted revenue and 58.33 percent of budgeted expenditures. Director Louderback also provided a budget update for the 2022-2023 school year.
The contract for a new support building at Stewart Field (where the deteriorated stands and restrooms are being demolished) was awarded to the low bidder Rognlin’s Inc. of Aberdeen.
New Business
Historical Seaport Contract
A contract with the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport as the site for a summer school CTE maritime class was approved.
Twin Star ATM Agreement
The Board approved renewal of the contract with Twin Star Credit Union for placement and operation of an ATM at Aberdeen High School.
Twin Star Branch Agreement
The Board approved renewal of the contract with Twin Star Credit Union to operate a branch office at Aberdeen High School.
City University of Seattle
The Board approved renewal of the agreement with City University of Seattle to place student teachers in the district in 2022-23.
Personal Services Contract
The Board approved a personal services contract with Elyssa Louderback to provide up to 40 hours per month of budget and operational support in 2022-2024.
Soliant Health Agreements
The Board approved an agreement with Soliant Health LLC to place special services providers in the district, and approved placement of Lauren Land and Catherine Babb as speech language pathologist assistants in 2022-23.
Personnel Matters
Following an executive session, the Board approved the Personnel Report, the 2022-23 District and Administrative staffing and the 2022-23 Classified staffing.
Next School Board meeting is June 7 at A.J. West
The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at A.J. West Elementary School on Bay Avenue and via webinar.
Those who attend are welcome to sign up at the meeting to provide public comment on agenda items. Written public comment for the record can also be submitted up to noon the day of the meeting by writing to schoolboard@asd5.org. Other comments or concerns can be brought to the attention of the district by contacting the Superintendent's Office or by contacting individual board members.
Double Dip: Learn a skill while earning high school or college credit
More information on how high school students can graduate with marketable skills or advance credit to college programs is available on the website.
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Staying in touch with Leadership
- Superintendent Alicia Henderson, ahenderson@asd5.org
- Business Office, Elyssa Louderback, elouderback@asd5.org
- Human Resources, Christi Sayres, csayres@asd5.org
- Special Education, Rick Bates, rbates@asd5.org
- Career & Technical Education, Lynn Green, lgreen@asd5.org
- Teaching, Learning & Technology, Traci Sandstrom, tsandstrom@asd5.org
- Food Services, Jaime Matisons, jmatisons@asd5.org
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The Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Christi Sayres, Title IX Coordinator and Civil rights Compliance Coordinator, 216 North G St., Aberdeen, WA 98520; (360) 538-2222; csayres@asd5.org; Dr. Richard Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 216 North G St., Aberdeen, WA 98520; (360) 538-2017; rbates@asd5.org.