Bridgeport School District

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Bridgeport High School Library

1220 Kryger Street

Bridgeport, WA 98813

Directors Present

Kate McPherson, Kathy Corbin, Paul Ebreo, Thomas Jenkins

Directors Absent

Wayne van Zwoll

Guests Present

Eddie Morales - Business Manager, Raelynn Dezellem, Scott Sattler - Superintendent, Tamra Jackson - BHS Principal

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Paul Ebreo called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridgeport School District to order on Monday Jul 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Kathy Corbin made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes - June 30, 2025.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Special Recognition

A.

Summer Programs

Superintendent Sattler recognized the summer school and summer food service staff for the programs they provided this summer.

 

Summer school  dates: June 16-July 10

Summer Food Program: June 16-August 15

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Hire

Paul Ebreo made a motion to approve the hiring of Doreena McCracken for the position of paraprofessional.
Kathy Corbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Second Reading: Revised Board Policies

Paul Ebreo made a motion to approve the second reading of revised board policies: 2020 Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials; 2021 Library Information and Technology Programs; 2230 Transition to Kindergarten Program; 5011 Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited; 6801 Capital Assets/Theft-Sensitive Assets;.
Kathy Corbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

District Newspaper/Publication of Record

The Quad City Herald no longer publishes a print newspaper. The Board directors discussed choosing the Omak Chronicle as the district's publication of record.

B.

District Goals

Superintendent Sattler inquired whether the Board of Directors wished to establish any additional goals for the 2025–26 school year. No new goals were proposed. The district’s strategic plan will remain in effect through 2028.

C.

Policy Development: Senior Prank

Mrs. Jackson provided a report regarding the senior prank that took place approximately one week prior to the June 6 graduation. Due to the property damage sustained at the high school and to staff vehicles, the Board is proposing the development of a new policy addressing “senior pranks.” Mr. Sattler will present a draft policy at the August 2025 meeting.

V. Action Items

A.

Adopt Newspaper/Publication of Record

Thomas Jenkins made a motion to adopt the Omak Chronicle as the district's publication of record.
Kathy Corbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Resolution 517: Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget

Thomas Jenkins made a motion to approve Resolution 517: Adoption of the 2025-26 budget.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Financial Reports

A.

Budget Status Report

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the June 2025 Budget Status Report.

B.

Douglas County Treasurer Report

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the June 2025 Douglas County Treasurer Report.

VII. Accounts Payable & Payroll

A.

Motion to approve accounts payable and payroll

Paul Ebreo made a motion to approve accounts payable and payroll.
Kathy Corbin seconded the motion.

The following vouchers as audited by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition payroll warrants in the amount of $939,841.47 are approved.

Payroll warrant #5047651 through #5047655

Payroll warrant #5047656
Direct Deposit #9000000364 through #9000000478
Payroll accounts payable warrant #5047739 through #5047749

totaling $393,841.47

General Fund warrant #5047657 through #5047727 totaling $223,914.06
Capital Projects Fund warrant #5047750 through #5047753

 totaling $642,130.73
A.S.B. Fund warrant #5047728 through #5047738 totaling $5,815.24


 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Raelynn Dezellem