The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on February 10, 2004 in the Whitefish High School Library.

Members Present: Chairperson Linda Maetzold, Pat Jarvi, Doug Rhodes, Brian Lauterbach, Dave Fern, and David Kauffman.

Members Absent: Phil Mitchell.

Officials Present: Superintendent Jerry House, District Clerk Danelle Reisch and student representative Mike McCoy.

Call to Order

Chairperson Maetzold 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.

Minutes

Chairperson Maetzold requested comments and changes to the minutes of the January 13, 2004 regular meeting and the January 27, 2004 work session. David Kauffman moved to approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Dave Fern seconded the motion and it carried unanimously

Retirement and Special Recognition – Liz Nelson

Chairperson Maetzold recognized Liz Nelson, who retired from the Whitefish High School English department. High School Principal Dorothy Schmautz also commended her as a role model for students and staff members. Sue Moll presented a gift on behalf of the Whitefish Education Association.

Correspondence to the Board

There was none.

District Program

Muldown Principal Jill Rocksund introduced two new programs at Muldown, including a Title I Pilot kindergarten and a new handwriting program. Muldown teacher Robin Zeal provided information about the new Title I program extending the day for twelve kindergarteners. Occupational therapist Dawn Garfield-Blades provided information about the new handwriting curriculum “Handwriting without Tears”.

Administrative Staff Reports

District Clerk Reisch presented the following reports for discussion:

· Elementary and High School Expenditure Reports

· Elementary and High School Revenue Reports

· Quarterly Report of All Funds

· Cash Flow Report

· Student Activity Account Ledger Reports

· Central School Construction Budget Report

Superintendent House presented information on the following:

· Study Circles Update

· MQEC Litigation Update-trial is complete

o March 9 deadline for briefs

o April 1 closing arguments

· MHSA Proposals – Action Taken

· Speech & Debate Team –Superintendent House recognized a great season

· Enrollment Figures

· 2004-05 Budget Update – February 18 work session

Action Items

Bills and Payroll

Pat Jarvi moved to approve payment of January warrants, 7857-8037 for $726,101.41 and January accounts payable warrants, 17042-17210 for $341,039.30. Doug Rhodes seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Final Bond Resolution

District Clerk Reisch presented the final resolution for the sale of the $700,000 Central School Building Bonds. The sale will close February 25 with delivery of the bond proceeds. David Kauffman moved to approve the final bond resolution as with changes included the bond sale information presented by District Clerk Reisch. Dave Fern seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Approval of WHS Athletic Donation

Superintendent House requested approval of a $2,275 donation from the Don K Chevrolet from the proceeds of the auction of a vehicle. Pat Jarvi moved to accept the donation from Don K. Doug Rhodes seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Approval of Auditorium Donation

Superintendent House requested approval of a $10,000 donation from the Whitefish Community Foundation for promotion of Central School auditorium renovation fund raising. David Kauffman moved to accept the donation. Brian Lauterbach seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Approval of Health Enhancement Donation

Superintendent House requested approval of a $2,000 donation from the Whitefish Youth Opportunity Corporation for the purchase of cross-country skis for the Muldown Health Enhancement program. Dave Fern moved to accept the donation. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda

Resignations

Superintendent House recommended approval of the following resignations:

· Pat Cheff as WHS Assistant Football Coach

· Jessica Nelson as WHS Assistant Track Coach

· Andy Thurman as WHS Sports Custodian

Personnel Hiring

Superintendent House recommended hiring the following:

· Jack Rogers – WHS Substitute replacement for Jacqueline Gaertner

· Cindy Weaver – Central School one-on-one tutor

· Terry Nelson – WHS substitute replacement for Megan Olson

· Jean Arcel – Muldown substitute replacement for Pam Morgan

Non-Resident Student Admission

Superintendent House recommended admission of the following non-resident students:

· Kaari N. Joseph at WHS

· Kelsey Inmee at Muldown

Dave Fern moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Student Hearing-Executive Session

At 8:05 p.m. Chairperson Maetzold called the meeting to executive session because the matter about to be discussed relates to a matter of individual privacy and she determined the right of individual privacy clearly outweighs the merits of public disclosure.

Reconvene to Open Session

At 9:07 p.m. Chairperson Maetzold reconvened the meeting to open session. Dave Fern moved to accept the recommendation of the superintendent to expel the student in question for the remainder of the 2003-04 school year. Brian Lauterbach seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Adjourn

At 9:08 p.m. Dave Fern moved to adjourn the meeting. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

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Chairperson of the Board Date

3/10/04

Attest: Clerk to the Board Date