The Trustees of Whitefish School District No. 44 and High School met for a work session on June 26, 2007 in the Whitefish High School Library.

 

Members Present:         Chairperson Dave Fern, Amy Eddy, Ruth Harrison, Mike Ferda, Shannon Hanson, Eric Hosek, and Pat Jarvi.

 

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

There were no changes.

 

Public Comment

There was none.

 

John Morris

Chairperson Fern introduced former WHS Principal John Morris who requested a meeting with the trustees regarding the high school curriculum. He provided his observations and suggestions regarding curriculum and activities at Whitefish High School and how the curriculum must drive the construction of a new building. 

 

Foreign Exchange Students

Superintendent House provided the current Foreign Exchange policy for the board.  Discussion followed regarding the specific number of foreign exchange students accepted into WHS each year.  AFS Coordinator Ray Boksich indicated a specific number is preferable to him.

 

Preliminary General Fund Budget

District Clerk Danelle Reisch reviewed preliminary General Fund budgets.

 

WMS Library Report

Whitefish Middle School Librarian Joyce Schar provided the Annual Report for the trustee’s information.

 

Adjourn

Amy Eddy moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.  Mike Ferda seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

 

 

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Chairperson of the Board                                                             Date                         

 

 

                                                                                                   July 9, 2007

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