Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School
October 9, 2007
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on October 9, 2007 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Pat Jarvi, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Eric Hosek, Mike Ferda, 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 7:01 p.m.
There was none.
Minutes
Chairperson Fern requested comments and changes to the minutes of the September 11 regular meeting and the September 25 work session. Ruth Harrison moved to approve the minutes as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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
· Building Fund Cash Flow Report
· Auditorium/District Office Construction Budget Report
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
· MCEL Conference – October 17-29
· Work Session – Monthly Topics
· WHS Project Timeline
· Gala Event – Performing Arts Center
· Schoolhouse News
· Enrollment Chart
Action Items
Superintendent House provided information about National School Board Association membership. The item died for lack of a motion.
Appeal – Request for Credit Transfer
Amy Eddy moved to accept the credits from non-accredited, non-public schools presented by the ETC Preparatory Academy administered by the Pesaventos. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-3 with Harrison, Hanson, Eddy and Hosek in favor; and Fern, Ferda and Jarvi opposed.
Amy Eddy moved to redraft Policy 2413 to address the placement and credit transfer of a student from a non-accredited, non-public schools to include specific assessment of credit transfers. Amy Eddy withdrew the motion and the superintendent was directed to review Policy 2413.
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following policy revisions on first reading as provided by MTSBA.
· BP 2161P – Special Education Procedures
· BP 3300P – Corrective Actions and Punishment
· BP 5251 – Resignations
· BP 8310 – Memorials
· BP 8460 – Naming School District Facilities
Amy Eddy moved to adopt the policies on first reading, removing Policy 5251, keeping the current policy. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Second Reading – Policy revisions
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following policy revisions on second reading:
· BP 3416 – Administering Medicines to Students
· BP 3416F – Montana Authorization of Carry and Self-Administer Medication
Shannon Hanson moved to approve the first reading of the Policy revisions. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Amy Eddy opposed.
Strategic Plan Amendments
Superintendent House recommended approval the amendments to the strategic plan. The board discussed the need for a two-pronged approach to strategic planning with a more philosophical part in additional to the detailed principles and objectives. Pat Jarvi moved to approve the strategic plan amendments as written. Shannon Hanson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NVH School Nurse Contract
Superintendent House recommended approval of the proposed contract with North Valley Hospital for a school nurse. Eric Hosek moved to approve the School Nurse with amendments noted. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
4th Street Intersection at WHS
Superintendent House requested approval of the redesign of the intersection at 4th St. and Fir Ave, to provide a safer intersection for students. Amy Eddy moved to approve the 4th St. Intersection plan. Shannon Hanson 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 September:
· Payroll – Warrants 101653-101786 for $1,048,676.86
· Accounts payable - Warrants 25980-26100 for $881,390.94
Approval of Journalism II for Credit
Superintendent House requested approval to award .5 English credit for Journalism II.
Skateboard Activity Account
Superintendent House requested approval of a Student Activity Account for the Skateboard Club.
Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation
Superintendent House requested approval of the ongoing contract with the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation regarding tutoring student athletes.
Plum Creek Grant
Superintendent House requested approval of a $5,000 grant from Plum Creek Foundation for intervention curriculum materials.
· Matt Ford – WHS Assistant Drama Coach
· Scott Smith – 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball
· Aaron Phillips – WMS Activities Supervisor/Coordinator
Amy Eddy moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
At 9:30 p.m. Shannon Hanson moved to adjourn the meeting. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
11/13/2007
Chairperson of the Board Date
11/13/ 2007
Attest: Clerk to the Board Date