Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School
April 8, 2008
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on April 8, 2008 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Mike Ferda, Pat Jarvi, Eric Hosek, and Amy Eddy.
Members Absent: None.
Officials Present: Superintendent Jerry House and District Clerk Danelle Reisch.
Call to Order
Chairperson Fern called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review and Revision of the Agenda
There were no changes.
Public Comment
There was none.
Minutes
Chairperson Fern requested comments and changes to the minutes of the March 11 regular meeting and the March 25 work session. Amy Eddy moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
School Board Conference Report
Amy Eddy provided information from the National School Boards Conference regarding Strategic Planning and Twenty-first Century Learning.
Administrative Staff Reports
District Clerk Reisch presented the following reports for discussion:
- Elementary and HS Expenditure Budget Reports
- Elementary and HS Revenue Reports
- Cash Flow Report
- Student Activity Account Ledger Report
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- Student Government Report – Kevin McDowell was unable to attend the meeting so there was no report
- April 7 Drug & Alcohol Presentation – the board reviewed public comment from the forum on April 7 regarding school drug testing and intervention programs
- April 24 – OPI Candidate Forum
- April 22 Work Session
- Board Retreat Dates
- June 26
- Enrollment Chart
Action Items
Non-Renewals
Superintendent House informed the board that Art, Music and English might be affected by reduction in force. Amy Eddy moved to adopt the recommendation that Art, Music and English may be affected by non-renewals. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Board Policies – Second Reading
Superintendent House recommended approval of seconded reading of the following board policies :
- BP 5450 Employee Electronic Mail & On-Line Services Usage
- BP 7330 Payroll Procedures/Schedules
- BP 7330F Payroll Procedures/Schedules
Shannon Hanson moved to approve the policies as presented. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Canvass of March 27 Election
District Clerk Reisch presented the following Whitefish High School Bond Election results:
Registered Voters 8600
Ballots Cast 4330
Percentage of Registered Voters 50.35%
Votes For 1796
Votes Against 2551
Eric Hosek moved to accept the elections results as presented. Amy Eddy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Big Dawgs Club
WHS Special Education teacher Barbara Sorenson requested a new student activity fund account for the Big Dawgs Club to account for fund raised to support Special Olympics and service projects.
Amy Eddy moved to approve the account as presented. Mike Ferda seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Bills and Payroll
District Clerk Reisch requested approval of the payment of the following bills and payroll for March:
- Payroll – Warrants 102630-102810 for $1,069,496.21
- Accounts payable - Warrants 27192-27372 for $381,780.51
Superintendent’s Contract
Superintendent House requested the addition of one year to his contract making the term of the contract from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011.
Personnel – Approval of Transfer/Hire
Superintendent House requested approval of the following transfers/hires:
- Dana Remley – District Psychologist - .6 FTE assignment
- Nicole Reed – WHS English Teacher – Part-time
- Susan Ruffatto – WHS Science Teacher – Part-time
- Kathy Cummings – Head Girls’/Boys’ Tennis Coach
- Josh Schaan – Assistant Tennis Coach
- Ben Ruffatto – Assistant Tennis Coach
Personnel – Approval of Retirement/Resignation
Superintendent House requested approval of the following retirements and resignations:
- Jim Hinch – WHS Vocational Teacher
- Betsy West – Muldown Title 1 Teacher
- Susan Cade – WHS Special Education Teacher
- Jim Thormahlen – WHS Counselor
- Robin Zeal – Muldown Title 1 Teacher
- Kathleen Wram - Muldown G/T Teacher
- Barbara Larrivee – WMS Behavioral Specialist – Special Education teacher
Amy Eddy moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 8:23 p.m. Ruth Harrison moved to adjourn the meeting. Amy Eddy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
5/13/08
Chairperson of the Board Date
5/13/08
Attest: Clerk to the Board Date