Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School
May 13, 2008
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on May 13, 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
Stephanie Kenkel addressed the board concerning a volunteer committee related to the high school facility.
Minutes
Chairperson Fern requested comments and changes to the minutes of the April 8 regular meeting and the April 22 work session. Ruth Harrison moved to approve the minutes as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Annual Organizational Meeting
New trustee Brian McDowell was seated. District Clerk Reisch requested nominations for Board Chair. Pat Jarvi nominated Dave Fern. Eric Hosek seconded the nomination. There were no additional nominations. The motion carried unanimously. Mike Ferda nominated Pat Jarvi as Vice chair. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ruth Harrison moved to appoint Danelle Reisch District Clerk for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Pat Jarvi 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
- Quarterly Report of All Funds
- Student Activity Account Ledger Report
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- Summer Tutoring Program
- WHS Graduation
- Community Committee
- Enrollment Chart
- Spring Workshop for New Board Members
- County Superintendent – Boundary Adjustments
Action Items
Non-Renewals
Superintendent House recommended non-renewal of the following non-tenured teachers:
- Iola Mason – WMS Art Teacher
- Tim McFarland – WHS Music Teacher
- Ryan Malmin - WHS English Teacher
Pat Jarvi moved to approve the non-renewals as presented. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Mike Ferda opposed.
Bulldog Broadcasting Contract
Superintendent House pointed out some required changes to the contract, including the length of the contract as well as a termination clause. The board discussed other potential changes such as allowing others to broadcast activities Bee Broadcasting does not wish to cover. Ruth Harrison moved to table the contract pending changes. Eric Hosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Reschedule June 10 Board Meeting
Superintendent House requested moving the June 10 Board Meeting to Monday, June 9 so he can attend the School Administrator’s Contract conference in Helena. Mike Ferda moved to approve the change. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Board Retreat – Agenda
Superintendent House reminded the board of the June 26 board retreat. Chairperson Fern suggested the board review the failure of the HS Bond issue as well as 21st Century School, two-pronged approach to the strategic plan, as well as a discussion on drug and alcohol. Mike Ferda moved to approve the four items as agenda items for the retreat June 26. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Superintendent House reviewed BP 1130, including the open meeting requirements. Eric Hosek identified the need for the board to go forward on the drug testing issues whether as a board as a whole or using the committee structure. Ruth Harrison moved to table the item until additional information is available at the May 27 work session. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NW Montana Educational Service Agency
Superintendent House recommended approval of the Northwest Montana Educational Service Agency agreement to allow the District to participate cooperatively with other districts in Flathead, Lincoln and Sanders Counties for professional development and other issues that may benefit from a cooperative agreement. Mike Ferda moved to approve the agreement as presented. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
County Investment Agreement
District Clerk Reisch requested approval of the agreement with Flathead County for pooled investment of District funds. The term of the agreement is for one year and she suggested evaluating changes currently being made by the County Investment program in December of next year to determine whether the district should continue. Eric Hosek moved to approve the Flathead County Investment agreement. 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 April:
- Payroll – Warrants 102813-102979 for $1,040,357.62
- Accounts payable - Warrants 27373-27567 for $431,305.43
Food Service Price Increase
Food Service Supervisor Tracy Darue requested increasing meal prices as follows:
- Breakfast from $1.00 to $1.35
- Lunch from $2.00 to $2.25 for K-8, $2.50 for 9-12
- Milk from $.30 to $.35
Personnel – Approval of Transfer/Hire
Superintendent House requested approval of the following transfers/hires:
- Beth Beaulieu, Dan Kohnstamm, Barb Mansfield and Tina Solberg – WHS Summer School Teachers
- Meghan McMahon – WMS Special Education Teacher
- Linda Whitright – Muldown Assistant Principal/Title I teacher
Personnel – Approval of Retirement/Resignation
Superintendent House requested approval of the following retirements and resignations:
- Jeff Peck – WHS Assistant Principal
- Gayle Graf – WMS Drama Coach
District Negotiation Teams
Superintendent House requested approval of the following School Board Negotiation Teams:
- WEA – Dave Fern, Eric Hosek and Consultant Amy Eddy
- WCEA – Mike Ferda and Pat Jarvi
- Administrative – Dave Fern, Pat Jarvi and Ruth Harris
Pat Jarvi moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 9:07 p.m. Eric Hosek moved to adjourn the meeting. Mike Ferda seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
6/9/08
Chairperson of the Board Date
6/9/08
Attest: Clerk to the Board Date