HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-02 Special Minutes - City Council and Tukwila School Board Joint Meeting
City of Tukwila
City Council
Joint City Council School Board Meeting
Minutes
October 2, 2013 6:30 p.m.; 13500 Interurban Ave S
PRESENT
City Council:
Kathy Hougardy, Council President; Joe Duffie, Kate Kruller,
Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal
School Board:
Mark Wahlstrom, President; Dave Larson and Mary Fertakis, Directors
City Staff:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, Joyce Trantina, Kimberly Matej, Bob Giberson,
Evie Boykan, Laurel Humphrey
School Staff:
Nancy Coogan, Superintendent; Sara Niegowski, Pat Larson, Martin Turney
Guests:
Vanessa Zaputil, Ellen Gengler
The joint Tukwila School Board and City Council meeting consisted of roundtable discussions on the following:
1. Joint Legislative Priorities
2. Traffic Issues around School Properties
3. KCLS Foster Site
4. Attendance Campaign
5. Communication Processes
6. Advisory Board and Commission Student Positions
7. Miscellaneous
Joint Legislative Priorities
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its legislative agenda until January, and that the City is supportive of working with the School District on mutual
priorities. Councilmember Quinn mentioned that he and Board Director Larson will work together on the issue of
homelessness in the student population.
ongoing local and state activity around this issue, and she will keep the District informed. Board Director Fertakis
stressed the importance of needs-based funding allocat
The Council and the Board both expressed approval for the idea of a joint
meeting with State Legislators to take place in Tukwila prior to the legislative session, followed up with a joint trip
to Olympia. Kimberly Matej and Sara Niegowski will be the key contacts for scheduling these events.
Traffic Issues around School Properties
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As an update on the intersection of 42Avenue South and South 144Street, Bob Giberson, Public Works
The City has applied for a Transportation Improvement Board grant and is expecting to receive notice of results in
November. The prospect looks positive, and if funds are granted, it is expected that design will take place in 2014
and construction can begin in 2015. Considerations such as peak demand timing will take place during the design
process. The intersection already has the conduits to accommodate signal installation.
Other issues discussed by Councilmembers and Board Directors include hazards around the Showalter Middle
School crosswalk, traffic congestion associated with parent pick up and drop off, and the good example of traffic
flow around Cascade View Elementary. It was decided that the City and School District should appoint key
contacts to identify and prioritize the different issues related to traffic around school properties. Bob Giberson will
b Coogan will identify someone from the District.
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KCLS Foster Site
When King County Library System relocates its Tukwila branch to the Tukwila Village development, the current
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building at 4060 S. 144 Street will be vacated and prepared for disposition as a surplus property in accordance
with state law. Superintendent Coogan stated that the School District continues to have an interest in the site as a
center for early learning activities, and would like to see partnership with the City and with Puget Sound
Educational Service District to this end. The Council has not yet decided upon a policy regarding the use of the
space but may consider the issue as part of the budget process or in consideration of 2014 City priorities.
Attendance Campaign
Superintendent Coogan would like to see collaboration between the City and the District on an anti-truancy
School District and Mayor. She also stated that the Tukwila
School District is coordinating with other school districts in the region in an effort toward cohesion and not
competing for available funds. Councilmembers and Board Directors discussed various aspects of attendance
trends.
Communication Processes
Councilmembers, Board Directors, and staff from both agencies all complimented the positive direction of
communication efforts between the City and the District of late. This is the second joint meeting of the year,
Superintendent Coogan and City Administrator David Cline are meeting monthly, and each agency now has a
communications liaison who will be working together. Kimberly Matej and Sara Niegowski each said a few words
about their respective roles.
Advisory Board and Commission Student Positions
The discussion focused on many opportunities for youth engagement, since board and commission student
positions are just one way to involve students in government. Council President Hougardy, Superintendent
Coogan, and Joyce
Brainstorm ideas posed by Councilmembers, Board Directors, and staff included:
Roving participation on boards (that is, a student has an opportunity to try multiple positions rather than
committing to 2 years on one board, and boards benefit from multiple students)
Authentic representation, not just token appointment
Education in government/civics via Jurassic Parliament class, mock or actual Council meetings
Classroom visits by Councilmembers
Job shadowing, internships, mentoring
Enhanced emphasis on service responsibility as a life value
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Miscellaneous
Members of Sustain Tukwila Pool expressed support for a community partnership to expand swimming
into the school curriculum.
Board Director Wahlstrom inquired about the status of the grocery site being vacated by Tukwila Trading
this week.
Councilmember Quinn invited the School Board to attend lunch and a joint meeting as part of the 2014
Council retreat, set to occur in late January. Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey will work with the Board
on scheduling.
Councilmember Kruller attended a meeting regarding the contract with Community Schools Collaboration.
A second meeting will take place on October 7 from 4-6.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Minutes by LH; Reviewed by KAM; Approved by KH