The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on November 10, 2009 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Pat Jarvi, Dave Fern, Brian McDowell, Eric Hosek, and Ruth Harrison.
Members Absent: Shannon Hanson and Mike Ferda.
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
Superintendent House requested two changes to the agenda:
Cancel the JMG Program – presenter is ill
District Websites – still under consideration.
Public Comment
There was none.
Minutes
Chairperson Jarvi requested comments and changes to the minutes of the October 2 Special Meeting, the October 13 meeting, and the October 27 work session. Dave Fern moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Ruth Harrison 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 – October
- Elementary and High School Revenue Report – October
- Quarterly Reports of all Funds
- Quarterly Report Summary
- Quarterly Report Elementary Funds
- Quarterly Report HS Funds
- General Fund Cash Flow Report – September
- Student Activity Cash Flow Report – September
- Student Activity Fund Ledger Report –September
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- Student Representative’s Report
- Student Representative Katie McGunagle reported on the following:
- End of the quarter
- End of fall sports
- Beginning of winter sports
- The Fall drama production
- Veteran’s Day assembly
- Bulldog Breeze on Big Fish radio
- Montana Cultural Trust w/Glacier Park develop walking tours
- Upcoming music concerts
- Christmas caroling around the community
- Quickee’s will provide lunch at WHS
- Survey article regarding the cell phone policy
- AASA – Economic Downturn Paper
- Whitefish PTA Newsletter
- AlertNow Update – Chris Deister demonstrated the AlertNow message service
- Board Member Email Address – board members now have District e-mail addresses
- Enrollment
Action Items
Board Policy Revisions – Second Reading
- Policy 1010, Code of Ethics for School Board Members
Dave Fern moved to approve the revisions to Policy 1010 on second reading with minor changes. Brian McDowell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
- Policy 6150, Administrative Vacancies
Ruth Harrison moved to approve Policy 6150 on second with the change to include “at least” one board member in the committee selection as well as the interview process. Dave Fern seconded the motion and it carried 5-1 with Eric Hosek opposed.
Board Policies – First Reading
- Policy 5232 (F) – Abused & Neglected Child Reporting
- Policy 5254 – Payment of Employer Contributions & interest on Previous Service
- Policy 5336 – Compensatory Time & Overtime for Classified Employees – do not adopt recommendation
- Policy 5338 – Payment of Interest on Employer Contribution for Workers’ Compensation Time
- Policy 8430 – Records Management
Dave Fern moved to adopt Policy 5232 (F), Policy 5254, Policy 5338 and Policy 8430, with the do not pay options in Policy 5254 and Policy 5338. Eric Hosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
WHS Energy Retrofit Bids
The District received two bids, which are still under review. Ruth Harrison moved to table the item until a special meeting. Dave Fern 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 October:
- Payroll – Warrants 105512-105667 for $1,107,394.03
- Accounts payable - Warrants 30873-31049 for $339,333.07
Approval of WHS Anime Club Account
Superintendent House requested approval of Student Activity Fund accounts for the Anime Club
Personnel – Hire
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following hires:
- Nanci Nicholson Long-term Substitute
- Mary Kay Roche – Long-term Substitute
- Mike Watson – WHS Girls’ Freshman Basketball Coach
- Megan Pepe – WHS Girls’ JV Basketball Coach
- Patrick Dryden & Mike Watson – 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach
Personnel – Resignations
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following resignations:
- Anna Stene – District Payroll Clerk
Non-Resident Student Applications
Superintendent House recommended approval of three non-resident student applications.
Dave Fern moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Eric Hosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 8:30 p.m. Ruth Harrison moved to adjourn the meeting. Eric Hosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.