Whitefish Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of the Work Session of the Board of Trustees
of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School
Held March 25, 2008

The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met for a work session on March 25, 2008 in the District Board Meeting Room.

Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Amy Eddy, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Erick Hosek, Mike Ferda, and Pat Jarvi.

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.

Whitefish School District Audit Report
Kim Downey of Denning, Downey and Associates presented the 2006-07 audit report.

Drug/Alcohol Presentation
Superintendent House provided the current policy, information from OPI as well as a proposed policy.

Suspension/Expulsion Policies
Superintendent House led a discussion regarding the WHS Suspension and Expulsion Policies Activities Director Jackie Fuller provided an overview of the WHS Athletic programs. She also identified proposed budget cuts as well as the hurdles to overcome dealing with transportation of our athletes. In addition, she informed the board of the annual Booster Auction on March 28.

2008-09 Budget Projection
The trustees received current budget projections resulting in significant deficits for 2008-09.

Superintendent’s Report

Bond Election Process
Strategic Planning Process

Adjourn
Pat Jarvi moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

4/8/08
Chairperson of the Board Date

4/8/08

Attest: Clerk to the Board Date