Whitefish Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School
February 12, 2008
The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met in regular session on February 12, 2008 in the District Board Meeting Room.
Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Ruth Harrison, Shannon Hanson, Pat Jarvi, 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 7:00 p.m.
Review and Revision of the Agenda
Superintendent House requested the Whitefish High School Bond issues be treated as action items.
Public Comment
There was none.
Minutes
Chairperson Fern requested comments and changes to the minutes of the January 8 regular meeting, the January 22 work session, and the January 30 special meeting. Pat Jarvi moved to approve the minutes as corrected to reflect the vote on approval of the minutes. Ruth Harrison 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:
- Student Government Report – Kevin McDowell
- Talent Show May 8
- Repainting of Dawg Paws
- Winter sports wrap-up
- Speech & Debate State Champions presented samples of their performances
- Evan Harris – Humorous Oral Interpretation
- Katie Dodds – Original Oratory
- Adam Harris & Joey Mazur – Debate Duo
- February Work Session
- Radio Broadcasting
- WHS Sports Program Review
- Superintendent’s Evaluation Process
- Enrollment Chart
Action Items
All Day Kindergarten
Superintendent House presented Muldown Principal Jill Rocksund’s recommendation for implementation of full-day kindergarten.
Phil Mitchell addressed the board regarding budgetary concerns regarding adding an additional kindergarten program as well as additional time away from families.
The board discussed the educational opportunities, budget implications, and facility issues related to a full-day funding program.
Amy Eddy moved to approve the district recommendation to implement full-day kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Mike Ferda opposed.
Board Policies – Third Reading
Superintendent House recommended approval of Policy 2168 – Distance, Online, and Technology Delivered Learning.
Amy Eddy moved to approve Policy 2168 on third reading with the following edit: edit Page 1 line 43, and at the end of the ; add current in line 45 and a period after schedule. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Mike Ferda opposed.
Donations for School Based Mental Health Program
Superintendent House recommended acceptance of $5,000 in donations for the School Based Mental Health Program. The donations were given directly to the Northwest Health Care Foundation to benefit the Whitefish School District #44 School Based Mental Health Program.
Amy Eddy moved to approve the donation. Shannon Hanson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Construction Manager
Superintendent House recommended hiring Ted Clarke as a construction manager to oversee the WHS construction project.
Oversight Committee
Superintendent House recommended approval of an oversight committee to review the construction stages of the WHS project. The committee will be made up of the following:
- Superintendent of School
- High School Principal
- Two WHS Staff Members
- Two Board Members
- Two Community Members at Large
- Construction Manager
Closed Campus
Superintendent House recommended WHS have a closed campus once the construction project is finished to ensure student safety and security.
Amy Eddy moved to table the Construction Manager, Oversight Committee and Closed Campus recommendations. Ruth Harrison seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Eric Hosek opposed.
Consent Agenda
Bills and Payroll
District Clerk Reisch requested approval of the payment of the following bills and payroll for January:
- Payroll – Warrants 102296-102460 for $1,167,535.07
- Accounts payable - Warrants 26795-26998 for $1,296,072.53
Personnel – Approval of Transfer/Hire
Superintendent House requested approval of the following transfers/hires:
- Glenda McGunagle – WMS Paraprofessional Position
- Steve Hutnak – WHS Custodian
- Jacqueline Robbins – WMS Special Education Aide
- Scott Smith - WMS 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach
- Ryan Malmin – WMS 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach
- Sara Vail – WHS Assistant Drama Coach
Personnel – Approval of Retirement/Resignation
Superintendent House requested approval of the following retirements/resignations:
- Bridget Peck – Payroll Clerk
- Jacqueline Robbins – WMS Special Education Aide
Approval – Disposition of Abandoned, Obsolete & Undesirable Personal Property Resolution
Superintendent House requested approval of the resolution allowing the district to dispose of obsolete equipment
Amy Eddy moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Adjourn
At 9:37 p.m. Shannon Hanson moved to adjourn the meeting. Amy Eddy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
3/11/08
Chairperson of the Board Date
3/11/08
Attest: Clerk to the Board Date