Whitefish Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on January 12, 2010 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Pat Jarvi, Dave Fern, Mike Ferda, Brian McDowell, Eric Hosek, and Ruth Harrison.
Members Absent: Shannon Hanson.
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.
Minutes
Chairperson Jarvi requested comments and changes to the minutes of the December 8 meeting and the December 18 special meeting. Ruth Harrison moved to approve the minutes with board membership corrected. Dave Fern seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Administrative Staff Reports
District Clerk Reisch presented the following reports for discussion:
- Elementary and High School Expenditure Reports – December
- Elementary and High School Revenue Report – December
- General Fund Cash Flow Report – November
- Student Activity Cash Flow Report – November
- Student Activity Fund Ledger Report –November
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- Student Representative Katie McGunagle reported on the following:
- Semester testing
- Collaborative teams beginning in the second semester
- New WHS Mission and Vision statements
- Graduate college acceptance
- WHS spring drama production
- Potential of hosting a senior citizen ball/prom
- Rocky Mountains Transportation – Fuel Update
- Project Manager Update
- Absenteeism Reports
- January’s Work Session
- Enrollment
Action Items
Board Policies – Second Reading
- Policy 7332 – Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement
Dave Fern moved to approve the policy as presented. Eric Hosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
MHSA Proposals
Superintendent House presented annual Montana High School Association proposals with recommendations for support. Eric Hosek moved to approve the MHSA proposal recommendations allowing the WHS administration to alter votes if the proposals change during the annual meeting. Dave Fern seconded the motion and it carried 5-1 with Mike Ferda opposed.
Consent Agenda
Bills and Payroll
District Clerk Reisch requested approval of the payment of the following bills and payroll for December:
- Payroll – Warrants 105828-105998 for $1,139,439.82
- Accounts payable - Warrants 31268-31467 for $415,353.99
Approval of Rotary Club Donation
Superintendent House requested approval of a $1,180 Donation from the Whitefish Rotary Club for New Jazz and Varsity Band Uniforms.
Personnel – Hires, Transfers, Resignations
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following hires:
- Ashley Fleming – WHS Concession Advisor
- Amy Hickman – Muldown Aide
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following resignation:
- Pat Dryden - WHS Head Football Coach
Final Audit Report
Superintendent House presented a letter from the Office of Public Instruction regarding the response to corrective actions noted in the audit report.
Dave Fern moved to approve the consent agenda. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 8:11 p.m. Dave Fern moved to adjourn the meeting. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Chairperson of the Board Date
3-9-10
Attest: Clerk to the Board Date