School Board Meeting
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June 10, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Joint School District #391 was held in the conference room of the District Office on June 10, 2008. Board members present were Bryon Morgan, Bob Stovern, Thad Samuelson, George Blickenstaff, and Brad Corkill. Also present were Clerk Rinaldi and others as listed on the attached register.
Chairman Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by Bob Stovern to dispense with the reading of the minutes of previous meetings and approve them as written. All in favor. The motion carried.
Clerk Rinaldi stated that she had received an e-mail from Homeland Security today on our disaster reimbursement request. We should receive 90% of our submitted request for a total of $12,930. They estimate that payments will be made by the end of July. She deferred the rest of her financial report to the budget hearing.
On behalf of the auditing committee, a motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by Bob Stover to approve May bills paid in the amount of $677,103.82. All in favor. The motion carried.
At 7:07 a motion was made by Bob Stovern, seconded by Brad Corkill to recess from regular session into a hearing as specified in Idaho Code 33-801 to review the 2008-2009 Kellogg Jt. School District 391 budget.
Clerk Rinaldi reviewed a two-page summary of the General Fund budget. She itemized the changes in each category noting when there were significant changes to certain items such as: elementary textbooks, utilities, and transportation fuel. She asked the board if they had any questions on this portion and there were a few on the estimation for fuel expenses. Clerk Rinaldi then reviewed the Federal Forest Fund budget. She emphasized the cessation of federal payments at this time, with a guarantee from the state to pay the district 70% of the previous year’s funding in 2008-09 and the fact that it will decrease from there to nothing in the fifth year. The major expenditure for the 2008-09 school year will be for the demolition of the Silver King School. Clerk Rinaldi also noted that there are no transfers from the Federal Forest Fund to the General Fund in this budget. The board was provided with pages from the other federal and special funds in the district budget. Clerk Rinaldi explained that these funds are governed by restrictions based on the funding source. With no further questions, the budget hearing was finished.
The board returned to regular session at 7:20 p.m. A motion was made by Bob Stovern, seconded by George Blickenstaff to approve the 2008-2009 school budget as presented. There were 4 ayes, 1 nay. The motion carried.
Tim Etherton, Facilities Manager, was present to discuss the bids received for bio fuel. He explained that the bids were either not as specified or asked for special considerations that could not be accommodated. Tim asked the board members to reject all bids and give him the authority to go out and test suppliers to see if they are suitable for our use. He will also work with the forest service. A motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by George Blickenstaff to reject all bids and grant Tim Etherton authority to pursue suitable bio-fuel as requested. All in favor. The motion carried.
Tim Etherton then discussed his buildings and grounds report. He went over the request from EPA to drill a test well on the SE corner of the district track. The board discussed this request and if there was a true need for this well. The board denied the request pending clarification of need and consultation with legal counsel.
Tim Etherton also reported that Siemens would be in the district to do a walk-through of the project in the coming week. A leak in the band storage room has been repaired and checked. There was concern about possible problems from mold.
Tim Etherton reported that demolition of the Silver King School is in process.
Bonnie Farmin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, was present to discuss her written report. She asked the board members for questions on her written report. There was a request by administration to not increase class sizes at the elementary level and decrease the ancillary technology position. This subject will be moved in to the classrooms with training provided to teachers.
Bonnie Farmin then introduced Shelley Brooks, the new Kellogg High School Principal. Shelley comes with many years of experience including: alternative school principal, technology coordinator, grant writer, school improvement coordination, teaching, and most recently Assistant Principal at Priest River. Shelley Brooks then spoke to the board about her history and stated that she was excited to be in our district. She read a list of interviewees for a selection team for the AD/Dean of Students position at the high school. She asked the board if they had suggestions for additional interviewees, but there were none.
Gwen Johnson, Asst. Technology Coordinator, was present to discuss the written technology report. There were no questions on the report.
Christy Cortner, Special Education Director, was present to discuss her written status report. She stated the need for the district to employ a qualified Gifted and Talented instructor. She asked the board members to declare an emergency need for this position and to approve Marci Barrett for this position, who has completed her internship with Marcia Wall and is close to completing all certification requirements. A motion was made by Bob Stovern, seconded by Brad Corkill to declare an emergency need of a Gifted/Talented facilitator and to approve the application for Marci Barrett as a teacher to new certification for Gifted and Talented facilitation. All in favor. The motion carried.
Arlene Hendrix, Food Services Supervisor, presented the bid proposal for food and supplies through the food service co-op. A motion was made by Thad Samuelson, seconded by George Blickenstaff to approve the Food Service Cooperative food and supplies bids as presented. All in favor. The motion carried.
Clerk Rinaldi stated that it is time to let annual bids for the purchase of diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, and milk. A motion was made by Bob Stovern, seconded by Brad Corkill to let bids for diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, and milk. All in favor. The motion carried.
Tracy Ketchum requested the board enter into a cooperative agreement with the Wallace School District for girls’ soccer and Mullan School District for Cross Country according to Rule 7 as outlined by the Idaho High School Activities Association. A motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by George Blickenstaff to approve cooperative sport agreements with the Wallace and Mullan School Districts as requested. All in favor. The motion carried.
Chairman Morgan stated that letters of resignation had been received from Tiffany Jackson and Todd Howard. A motion was made by George Blickenstaff, seconded by Brad Corkill to accept the resignations. All in favor. The motion carried.
Chairman Morgan then stated that a request for a one-year leave of absence had been requested by Lisa Cheney. A motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by Bob Stovern to approve the request for the leave of absence. All in favor. The motion carried.
Four open enrollment requests have been received for the 2008-09 school year with recommendations from the principals to approve the requests. A motion was made by George Blickenstaff, seconded by Bob Stovern to approve the open enrollment requests as recommended. All in favor. The motion carried.
Chairman Corkill reported that a correction needs to be made to the school district calendar as it concerns the early release on the last day of school. A motion was made by Brad Corkill, seconded by Thad Samuelson to approve the amendment to the school calendar as proposed. All in favor. The motion carried.
Under miscellaneous business: Chairman Morgan asked the board members to hold a special board meeting on June 17, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss C teams.
Chairman Morgan recognized the brochure drafted by Dr. Cortner for the Legislative Tour on June 11, 2008.
Chairman Morgan asked Clerk Rinaldi to discuss the tribal donation of $20,000. Clerk Rinaldi had attended the award ceremony for donations from the tribal council to many organizations in Idaho. They had the theme “Promises Kept”. They donated in excess of $4,500,000 as their commitment to education, students, and the betterment of their community.
Unscheduled Delegation: None.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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