1. Call to Order

Chairman Ken Gordon called the regular school board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Superintendent Frank Gallant and Clerk Ronda Bailey were present

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Establish Quorum

Present: Chairman Ken Gordon, Trustee Kathy Foote, Trustee Brent Adamson, and Trustee Tom Pawek. Trustee Rose Washam was absent.

4. Consent Agenda

a. Minutes – correction made. The minutes stand approved as corrected.

b. Finance Reports – stand approved as presented

5. Reports

a. Maintenance – There were discussions regarding propane prices, elementary lighting problems, heaters at the bus shop, and mechanical problems with the Dodge pickup.

b. Transportation – We are still down one driver and Wendy Vanderburgh has been out for surgery. Keith Lewis and Roger Lewis have been helping us with the driving.

c. Principals’ reports – The board asked John and Jamie questions about the 4 day work week that is currently being reviewed by a committee of staff members.

6. Old/New Business

a. Choir Fundraiser Update – The choir students decided not to go to the Utah festival this year.

b. Athletic Policy – Vicky Brown and John McFarlane do not think the policy should be revised during the current school year. The policy will be reviewed for potential changes for next school year.

c. Website update – Superintendent Frank Gallant showed samples of various pages that have been completed for our website.

d. Emergency Plan – Superintendent Frank Gallant presented an outline of a plan for handling a potential fire or explosion at the school. The board discussed the proposed plan and provided input of additional items that should be included.

e. Policy Manual Updates – Trustee Kathy Foote reported that she has been working on comparing the old policy manual to the new. She is currently reviewing section 200. Chairman Ken Gordon stated that the board needs to determine how to proceed with reviewing the new manual so that other board members can help with the review process.

f. Negotiations – the first meeting for this year is scheduled for Feb 9 th at 3:30 p.m. Trustee Kathy Foote and Chairman Ken Gordon will be the negotiators for the board with Trustee Tom Pawek and Trustee Rose Washam as alternates.

g. District Goals – Superintendent Frank Gallant asked that this item be cancelled.

7. Public Items – there were none.

School was closed on January 17 and 18 due to adverse weather and road conditions. Trustee Kathy Foote made a motion to approve these two days for school closure. Trustee Tom Pawek seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.

8. Executive Session per Idaho Code 67-2345

At 8:20 p.m. Trustee Tom Pawek made a motion to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345. Trustee Kathy Foote seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.

At 9:40 p.m. the regular session of the board meeting resumed.

9. Adjournment

At 9:40 p.m. Trustee Kathy Foote made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Tom Pawek seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.