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Joint Meeting
Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors
Public Hospital District #1 of Skagit County Board of Commissioners
Public Hospital District #3 of Snohomish County Board of Commissioners
Arlington City Council
Monday, October 29, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Byrnes Performing Arts Center - Arlington High School
The Arlington City Council, The Public Hospital District No. 1, Skagit County Board of
Commissioners, Public Hospital District No. 3, Snohomish County Board of Commissioners,
and Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors held a joint meeting on October 29, 2018 at
6:30 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington, WA,
to discuss matters of mutual interest.
In Attendance
Arlington Public Schools
Board Members: Kay Duskin, Judy Fay, Marc Rosson, and Jim Weiss
Superintendent: Chrys Sweeting
Absent: Board President Jeff Huleatt, Student Advisor Brooklynn Hill, and Student
Advisor Annika Hatfield
Public Hospital District No. 1, Skagit County
Commissioners: Peter Browning, Bruce Lisser, and Jim Hobbs
President and CEO: Brian Ivie
VP Operations - CVH: Jola Barnett
Absent: Commissioner Jeffrey Miller
Public Hospital District No. 3, Snohomish County
Commissioners: Tim Cavanagh and John Meno
Superintendent: Ardis Schmiege
Absent: Commissioners Margo Powell, Tina Davis, and Jennifer Mullin
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City of Arlington
Council Members: Sue Weiss, Mike Hopson, Jesica Stickles, Joshua Roundy and Jan
Schuette
Mayor: Barbara Tolbert
City Administrator: Paul Ellis
Absent: Council Members Marilyn Oertle and Debora Nelson
Also in attendance were Snohomish Health District Administrator Jeff Ketchell;
Arlington Public Schools staff members Brian Lewis, Gina Zeutenhorst, Gary Sabol,
and Julie Davis; City of Arlington staff member Kristin Banfield, City Attorney Steve
Peiffle, and City of Arlington consultant Heather Logan.
Call to Order
City of Arlington hosted this meeting. Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda by the City of Arlington Councilmembers
City of Arlington Councilmember Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss
seconded the motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Introductions
Mayor Tolbert then welcomed all who were present and asked attendees to introduce
themselves.
General Updates
Arlington Public Schools
Dr. Chrys Sweeting shared Arlington Public Schools efforts including the elements of
the bond proposal, staff training, new equipment and technology, and increased
communication to address safety and security at all schools.
PHD No. 1, Skagit County
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Brian Ivie and Jola Barnett reviewed
Skagit Regional Health's 2018 priorities including increased access to care for
patients; a focus on employees, patients, and quality care; provision of new services,
and financial stability.
PHD No. 3, Snohomish County
Ardis Schmiege shared the early success of the joint mental health work with
Arlington Public Schools and noted that they are planning on increasing to two days
of counseling per week during this current contract. PHD #3 continues to look for
other mental health counselors to participate in this joint mental health
collaboration. The partnership between PHD and APS, with generous assistance
from the CVH Foundation and Arlington Rotary, means that any student can access
services regardless of insurance coverage or income.
City of Arlington
Paul Ellis noted that the discussions tonight have all centered on the partnerships
between the four agencies that has brought an improved quality of life to Arlington.
He then turned the presentation over to Heather Logan, consultant with the City of
Arlington, to discuss the city's social services efforts. With the use of a PowerPoint
presentation, Ms. Logan provided an update on why the city is involved in social
services, the coordinated effort with agencies and jurisdictions throughout the
county, and three success stories.
Closing Comments
Mayor Tolbert thanked the attendees and reminded the group of the future meeting
schedule contained on the agenda.
Future Meetings
April 29, 2019 @ BPAC- PHD #1 hosts
September 30, 2019 @ BPAC - School District hosts
Adjournment
With there being no further business before the group, the meeting concluded at 7:31 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
City of Arlington
Dr. Chrys SAveeting, SuperintenderAO
Arlington Public Schools
Peter=pital
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Publ' District No. 1, Skagit County
Board of Commissioners
Tina Davis, Board Secretary
Public Hospital District No. 3,
Snohomish County Board of
Commissioners
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Arlin ton Public Schools
Board of Directors