Regular School Board Meeting
July 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order -
At 7:02 p.m. Chairman Ken Gordon called the regular school board meeting to order. Superintendent John McFarlane and Clerk Cindy Hunter were present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Establish Quorum - Present: Chairman Ken Gordon, Trustee Brent Adamson, Trustee Lisa St. Claire, and Trustee Rose Washam .
4. Consent Agenda - Chairman Ken Gordon made a motion to add item 6. c Election of Board Officers. Trustee Lisa St. Claire seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.
- Minutes - approved as presented
- Financial Reports – approved as presented
- Clerk’s Report -
Clerk Cindy Hunter reported that she completed the fiscal year rollover and is preparing for the auditor sessions in July.
5. Reports
- Maintenance Report – The report was reviewed by the board. Jim Anderson reported that the snow retention system arrived and will be put in place in the near future.
- Transportation – The report was reviewed by the board. Trustee Lisa St. Claire asked how many bus drivers need to be hired for the upcoming school year. Dowain Geesey responded saying one full time driver is needed and the district is also in need of additional substitute drivers.
- Special Education –Beth Woodruff was not in attendance.
- Administrator Report – The fundraising advisory committee will meet July 14 at 6:30 in the high school conference room. Chairman Ken Gordon volunteered to help Tracie Kern with the professional development to strengthen the elementary science program. A discussion on bullying and implementing the new peer mediation program next year was held.
6. Old/New Business
- Forest Funds - No new updates
- Carnival Committee -
Rora Canody represented the Community Club asking the Board if they thought that February would be a better month to hold the carnival than the previous October date. The administration will help set the date. The Community Club would like a list of what the district’s needs are so they can inform the patrons of how the profit of the carnival will be used at the school district. The Community Club is compiling a list of companies to request donations for the carnival and they are asking for additional input.
- Election for Board Officers-Trustee Brent Adamson make a motion to leave the officers the same as last year. Trustee Rose Washam seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.
7. Chairman’s Update – The BLM land proposal is proceeding. Trustee Lisa St. Claire will e-mail Superintendent John McFarlane with a contact name and number regarding the Blue Cross benefit disagreement. Chairman Ken Gordon will be sending out surveys for the Board evaluations. There will also be a special board meeting setup for people to attend to evaluate the board members face to face.
8. Superintendent’s Update – Chairman Ken Gordon signed the VEBA agreement. Teacher Marilyn Eklund is volunteering to take a one year leave of absence for the 2010-2011 school year and by doing so will keep a part time position available for another employee. The administration is working on the school district’s brochure that will be available in August. The Board was given a copy of the letter being sent out in the district’s newsletter addressing the economic challenges the district is facing. Jennifer Newland is signing the Day Care agreement 7/15/10.
9. Public Items – No Public Items
10. Executive Sessions per Idaho Code -67-2345 – At 8:22 p.m., Chairman Ken Gordon made the motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 67-2345 to discuss personnel issues as per subsection two. Trustee Rose Washam seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried. At 8:25 p.m. the regular session of the board meeting resumed.
11. Adjournment – At 8:26 p.m., Chairman Ken Gordon made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Lisa St. Claire seconded the motion and all voted aye. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Cindy Hunter, Clerk
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Ken Gordon, Chairman
