Whitefish Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings

The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met for a work session on August 25, 2009 in the Whitefish School District Board Room.

Members Present: Chairperson Pat Jarvi, Dave Fern, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Eric Hosek, Mike Ferda and Brian McDowell.

Members Absent: None.

Officials Present: Superintendent Jerry House and District Clerk Danelle Reisch.

Call to Order

Chairperson Jarvi 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.

District Hiring Practices
Superintendent House presented past hiring practices including in-district transfers as well as hiring from outside the district. The board discussed the merits of looking outside the district for administrative positions as well as allow for in-district transfers. Superintendent House will draft policy to meet the desire of the board and allow for flexibility for in-district transfers when necessary, to be reviewed at the October work session.

Adjourn
Eric Hosek moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Shannon Hanson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.