Whitefish Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on September 8, 2009 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Pat Jarvi, Dave Fern, Mike Ferda, Ruth Harrison, and Shannon Hanson.
Members Absent: Brian McDowell and Eric Hosek.
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
There were no changes.
Public Comment
Joan Vetter Ehrenberg addressed the board regarding President Obama’s speech to students in the country.
Minutes
Chairperson Jarvi requested comments and changes to the minutes of the August 11 meeting, the August 25 Special Meeting and the August 25 work session. Dave Fern requested an addition to the August 25 Special Meeting regarding transportation fuel charges. Mike Ferda 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 - August
- Elementary and High School Revenue Reports – August
- General Fund Cash Flow Report – July
- Student Activity Cash Flow Report – July
- Student Activity Fund Ledger Report - July
Superintendent House presented information on the following:
- Bus Transportation
- Fuel – Budget – The price of fuel will be reviewed in April or May
- Ridership Policy & Procedure
- Project Manager’s Position
- Board Policy Book – Web Site
- MCEL – Attendance
- Enrollment
Action Items
Consent Agenda
Bills and Payroll
District Clerk Reisch requested approval of the payment of the following bills and payroll for August:
- Payroll – Warrants 105344-105395 for $281,777.88
- Accounts payable - Warrants 30523-30652 for $320,650.19
Personnel – Transfer/Hire
Superintendent House recommended approval of the following hire:
- Tomi McDonald – Part-time Lunch Cook
Non-Resident Student Applications
Superintendent House recommended approval of 5 Non-Resident Student Applications.
Ruth Harrison moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Shannon Hanson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 7:46 p.m. Dave Fern moved to adjourn the meeting. Mike Ferda seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.