Whitefish Board of Trustees - January 8, 2008
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on January 8, 2008 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Eric Hosek, Mike Ferda, and Amy Eddy.
Members Absent: Pat Jarvi.
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 December 11 regular meeting and the December 27 special meeting. Amy Eddy moved to approve the minutes as corrected to reflect the vote on approval of the minutes. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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
She also presented the annual Class A Budget and Salary Survey
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- WHS Construction Project
- Operation & Maintenance Cost
- Bond vs. Annual Budget
- Closed Campus – Food Court
- Facility Space
- Marketing Committee
- Fundraising – Rules Review
- Enrollment Chart
Action Items
Board Policies – Second Reading
Superintendent House presented the following policy revisions/additions for second reading and approval:
- BP 1110 – Taking Office
- BP 2100 – School Year Calendar and Day – School Fiscal Year
- BP 2168 – Distance, Online, and Technology – Delivered Learning - amended
- BP 3231 – Searches and Seizure
- BP 3416 – Administering Medicines to Students – Administration of Glucagons –
- BP 5226 – Drug-Free Workplace
Mike Ferda moved to approve the policies on second reading except BP 2168. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Board Policies – Second Reading
Superintendent House presented revisions to Policy 4330 – Community Relations related to use of the new Performing Arts Center.
Shannon Hanson moved to approve Board Policy 4330P on second reading. Mike Ferda seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
MHSA Proposals
Superintendent House presented the Montana High School Association proposals for consideration at its annual meeting.
Amy Eddy moved to direct the WHS representatives to vote as presented by Superintendent House with the flexibility to alter votes if circumstances change at the MHSA meeting. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
WHS Bond Resolution
Superintendent House requested approval of the WHS bond resolution calling for a mail ballot election for a $21,500,000 bond issue for remodeling and new construction at Whitefish High School.
Amy Eddy moved to approve the WHS Bond Resolution. Ruth Harrison 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 December:
- Payroll – Warrants 102128-102295 for $1,044,862.54
- Accounts payable - Warrants 26623-26792 for $212,540.39
Personnel – Approval of Transfer/Hire
Superintendent House requested approval of the following transfers/hires:
- Saundra Alessi – WHS Assistant Speech/Debate Coach
Personnel – Approval of Retirement/Resignation
Superintendent House requested approval of the following retirements:
- Susan Klassen – WMS teacher
- Mike Rice – WHS Custodian
Amy Eddy moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Shannon Hanson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 8:48 p.m. Mike Ferda moved to adjourn the meeting. Amy Eddy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.