The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met for a work session on February 24, 2006 in the Whitefish High School Library.

Members Present: Chairperson Dave Fern, Pat Jarvi, Doug Rhodes, Amy Eddy, Brian Lauterbach, Eric Hosek, and Phil Mitchell.

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

Chairperson Fern called attention to the revised agenda dated February 23, including the High School Gym Floor Information.

Public Comment

There was none.

Central School Auditorium Update

Superintendent House provided updated information regarding the Central School construction project.

Ross Anderson, Central School Auditorium Committee Chair introduced committee members including John Kramer, Carol Atkinson, Kelly Talsma, Ruth Harrison and Luke Walrath. He also recognized the Knudsen and Ward, Michael Yantis, Jim Caron, and Hunter Dominic for assisting with the project. In addition, he provided a summary of the enhancements included in the plans. Mr. Anderson encouraged the board to reconsider allowing the auditorium committee to have the increased lobby space, available for rental for the district, displacing the therapy rooms, hopefully relocating them elsewhere in the building.

John Kramer addressed the fund raising part of the project. Current pledges are $1,908,000 with a goal of $3,300,000.

Kelly Talsma provided the board with information regarding fund raising activities from the Central School staff and students.

Informational Discussion

Special Services Program

Special Services Director Dave Means provided information about the Special Services Department at Whitefish School District. He outlined the federal programs served through the special services staff. He also provided information regarding the number of special education students in the district, the new reading programs in the district, response to intervention, and Section 504 disabilities.

High School Gym Floor Information

Chairperson Fern reviewed the incident whereby a letter was submitted to the Whitefish Pilot and signed by a high school teacher. However, the teacher did not submit the letter, it was fraudulently submitted with the teacher’s name. The Pilot will print a retraction and Amy Eddy submitted a letter to the Pilot explaining the district’s position.

Superintendent’s Evaluation Process

Chairperson Fern requested the evaluation forms from the trustees. The evaluation will take place during the March 10 business meeting.

Adjourn

Amy Eddy moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m. Pat Jarvi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

3-14-06

Chairperson of the Board Date

3-14-06

Attest: Clerk to the Board Date