Aberdeen Schools

Foodball is in full swing, marking the 44th year that Aberdeen and Hoquiam students have helped keep local food banks stocked. The Foodball teams at Aberdeen High School and the Harbor Learning Center are working hard to meet or exceed last year's totals.

With four more days until the weigh-in at the PUD there's still plenty of time to participate in the community events and help keep our food banks well provisioned.

You can make a direct donation to the effort online via the ASD5 website or folllow the QR code above. Go Cats! Go Dragons!

President Jennifer Durney convened the regular meeting of the Aberdeen School District Board of Directors at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School. In attendance were Jessica Jurasin, Annica Mizin and Jeremy Wright, along with Student Representative Mikyla Gunter, Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom, and 10 patrons and staff. Vice President Suzy Ritter was excused.

The meeting began with the flag salute.

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included:

• The minutes from the regular meeting on October 15, 2024, and
• A gift to the district from WEA Chinook in the amount of $3,000 in support of a parent-mentor volunteer program at McDermoth Elementary School.

Comments from the Board

Director Jessica Jurasin reported on the first meeting of the Legislative Advocacy Committee, which she said was well attended. Another meeting will take place to further develop the district’s legislative message.

Director Mizin commented that the staff vs. students basketball game fundraiser for Foodball was a very positive and fun event.

Comments from Student Representative

Student Representative Mikyla Gunter reported that the Harbor Learning Center’s events in support of Foodball are running smoothly.

Comments from the Public

Carrie Erwin, a teacher at McDermoth Elementary, commented that she is excited about the WEA Chinook grant that was awarded in support of the school’s mentorship program. She also commented that, as AEA co-president, it has been a pleasure this year to work with Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom and HR Director Christi Clinkingbeard.

Superintendents’ Report

Portrait of a Graduate

Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom provided an update on the work taking place to embed the Portrait of a Graduate in the daily work of all staff.

Foodball

Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom provided an update on Foodball, which kicked off on Nov. 1. Weigh-in will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, at the PUD.

Seismic Update

Following an update from Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom on the seismic safety planning and site selection process, the Board approved two agreements with TCF Architecture:

• Approval to investigate the suitability of two additional sites within the district for possible school construction using state grants totaling $166,988, and
• An amendment to the contract authorizing a modeling and structural impact analysis at McDermoth and Robert Gray elementary schools using a $42,100 grant.

The superintendents noted that Reps. Jim Walsh and Joel McIntire will be visiting two schools in the district on Nov. 13 and will be learning more about the district’s future construction needs and the seismic planning process.

New Business

Policy 3231 Student Searches and Privacy

An update to Policy 3230 directing how student searches are conducted was presented for first reading.

MOU with Aberdeen Police Department

A memorandum of understanding with the Aberdeen Police Department authorizing access to school security cameras during a crisis or emergency was approved.

Rainier Lanes

The 2024-2025 agreement with Rainier Lanes allowing the Aberdeen High School bowling team to use the facility for practice and meets was approved.

Data Sharing Agreements

Agreements with Saint Martin’s University and Grays Harbor College allowing automatic admission to be offered to eligible students were approved.

Soliant Health

An addendum to the contract with Soliant Health, LLC, placing Sherica Proffitt in the district as a virtual occupational therapist was approved.

Personnel Report

Following an executive session, the Board approved the Personnel Report as amended.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

The next regular meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School.

Those who attend regular meetings 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. Comments or concerns not on the agenda can be brought to the attention of the district by contacting the Superintendent's Office or by contacting individual board members.

The Aberdeen School District needs substitute employees for all skill sets -- from helping in classrooms to Food Service and office support. Substitute employees work part-time and fill in as needed when the regular employee is away.

Visit the website at www.asd5.org and click on the Employment tab to apply. The salary schedule can be found here. Please call the substitute coordinator, Julie Minsker, at (360) 538-2000 with any questions.

The Great Shakeout is a great time to make sure your FlashAlert account is up to date.

In the 40-plus years since FlashAlert was created, we have begun to use other platforms such as social media and robocalling to parents to ensure the broadest possible coverage of emergency messages.

However, FlashAlert is the most reliable method for ASD5 emergency news to land in your InBox or pop up on your phone. It's free and anyone can subscribe.

Install the FlashAlert app on your phone.

You can also sign up to receive FlashAlert via email. This method must be renewed annually. If you already have an account, this time of year is an excellent time to refresh.

• Co-Superintendent Lynn Green, lgreen@asd5.org
  Co-Superintendent Traci Sandstrom, tsandstrom@asd5.org

• Business Office, Elyssa Louderback, elouderback@asd5.org
• Human Resources, Christi Clinkingbeard, cclinkingbeard@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

A.J. West Elementary School

• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• (360) 538-2130 / Principal Nani Villarreal

Central Park Elementary School

• Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• (360) 538-2170 / Principal Ruth Erwin-Svoboda

McDermoth Elementary School

• Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• (360) 538-2120 / Principal Mindi Hammill

Robert Gray Elementary School

• Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• (360) 538-2140 / Principal Daniel Olson

Stevens Elementary School

• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• (360) 538-2150 / Principal Tosha Love

Harbor Learning Center

• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• (360) 538-2180 / Principal Lisa Griebel

Hopkins Preschool

• Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• (360) 538-2190 / Principal Darby Carroll

Miller Junior High School

• Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• (360) 538-2100 / Principal John Meers

Aberdeen High School

• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• (360) 538-2040 General / Principal Aaron Roiko
• (360) 538-2060 Attendance Line

Columbia Wellness, a behavioral health agency serving Grays Harbor and Cowlitz counties, has launched a Youth and Family Mobile Crisis Team on Grays Harbor. A PowerPoint presentation explaining Columbia Wellness and how you can access services in a crisis is posted on the ASD5 website. Visit the Columbia Wellness site here.

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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 Clinkingbeard, Title IX Coordinator and Civil rights Compliance Coordinator, 216 North G St., Aberdeen, WA 98520; (360) 538-2222; cclinkingbeard@asd5.org; Dr. Richard Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 216 North G St., Aberdeen, WA 98520; (360) 538-2017; rbates@asd5.org.