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Boundary County School District #101

February 13, 2006 - 6:00 p.m.

Boundary County Middle School Library

 

The Regular Meeting  of the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District No. 101 was convened at the above stated time and date, pursuant to authority provided by Section 33-510 and 67-2345, Idaho Code, and pursuant to affirmation by the clerk that written notice was conspicuously posted at the District Administration Office, Valley View, Naples, Evergreen, and Mt. Hall Elementary Schools, Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday, February 9, 2006.  Trustees had actual notice of the time and date of meeting via verbal and written communication.

 

Board Members Present: Chairman John G. Lindberg, Vice-Chairman Tim Bertling, and Trustees Gil Hagen and Melanie Staples. Trustee Craig Wheatley was absent.

 

Superintendent Don Bartling and Clerk Diane Cartwright were also in attendance.

 

Others Present: Brenda Walter, Ken Olson, Dick Behrens, Angela Armstrong, Walt Piippo, Jim Nash, Cory Trapp, Justin Walker, Curt-Randall Bayer, Gail Reoch, Amy Cowley, and Elizabeth Ciepiela. Exhibit 1

 

I.    Opening by Chairman - Meeting Announcements

6:06 p.m.

Chairman Lindberg expressed his concern regarding childhood obesity. He stated kids need to get actively involved in athletics.

               

II.    Construction Report - Cory Trapp, G.D. Longwell, Architects and Justin Paine - Walker Construction     

Dr. Bartling thanked Cory Trapp and Justin Paine for all their hard work.

Mr. Trapp stated that both he and Mr. Paine have met with district personnel to finalize the construction of the high school. Mr. Paine will be taking care of items that need repaired. He remarked on the difficulty of getting subcontractors to come up to Bonners Ferry. The site water is one of the biggest issues. They need to find out why drainage water is plugged. Water in the auditorium space is crucial. Some of the grading is not good. Some of the sidewalks have lifted. The sidewalk in front of the student parking is not from the roof. The biggest issue is the sidewalks lifting four inches. The sidewalks could be taken out and asphalt put in its place because asphalt gives a little bit. The situation at least needs minimized. Snow grades were initially in the plans, but were taken out. In hind sight, they should have been left in.

 

Tim Bertling asked about rebar. Mr. Walker replied that polymesh is in, not rebar. Mr. Paine stated in some cases rebar would be better, but not in all places. Mesh gives, if rebar was in, the sidewalks would probably have cracked.

 

John Lindberg asked if the drainage has been corrected. Mr. Paine stated the south side has been corrected. The catch basin needs to be kept clean. On the other side, a pipe may be broken and it needs to be repaired.

 

After the pipe is fixed, a V needs to be put in place, per Cory Trapp.

 

III.   Superintendent Report/Business Report

A. Blue Cross Health Insurance Informational Meetings

Dr. Bartling stated a health committee has been formed the last two years, but instead, this year he would like to hold informational meetings in April and August. He stated Boundary County Educators Association (BCEA) and the Board negotiation committee do a wonderful job of informing staff of health insurance. 

B. Alternative Routes to Certification

Dr. Bartling stated that next school year teachers must be highly qualified (certified in the content area they teach). The routes to certification currently in effect will no longer be available. Three routes will be available effective July 1, 2006. The candidate must be working toward certification. Administrators and teachers have been notified.

C. Enrollment Update

Dr. Bartling informed the Board that total student enrollment is down a little, but average daily attendance (ADA) is higher at 38 students higher over last year and he attributed the increased ADA to the four day school week.

 

IV.  Business Manager Report

A. YTD Budget Report

Business Manager Diane Cartwright stated at 58% of the fiscal year complete, 57.41% of budget is used. Accounts Payable Clerk Kristi Wilson prepared an excellent report on utility costs. The Board will receive a copy of it. Costs have gone up over $100,000 in the last year.

 

6:25 p.m. Chairman Lindberg announced the next order of business would be discussion of personnel, negotiations and legal matters.  After a full and complete discussion upon a motion duly made by Tim Bertling and seconded by Gil Hagen, the following resolution was adopted:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District No. 101 recess from a public meeting into an executive session pursuant to Section 67-2345, Idaho Code, for discussion of  personnel.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following the executive session the board will reconvene in regular session for the purpose of conducting further business or for adjournment of the meeting.  Vote being had on the above and foregoing resolution and the same having been counted and found to be no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the membership in favor thereof, the chairman declared said resolution adopted.

 

The trustees entered an executive session at 6:25 p.m. Monday, February13, 2006 and returned at 7:50 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2006.

 

IV. Visitors (None at time of Agenda Preparation)

Curt-Randal Bayer informed the Board Jan Bayer is asking to start her birth leave as of today 2/13/06.

Gil Hagen moved to approve Jan Bayer’s birth leave request. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

VI. Consent Agenda (Please call ahead regarding questions, changes or corrections)

                A. Approval of Minutes: January 9th & 25, 2006 with corrections.

                B. Approval of January, 2006 Accounts Payable

C. Permission to Purge - Election Materials (May 31, 2005 M&O Elections, May 17, 2005 Trustee Election)

                D. Approval of In-Lieu-of Transportation Requests for Karlene Magee, Jay Coates, and Donna Thomas.

Tim Bertling moved to approve the consent agenda. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

VII. Administration/Staff/School Committees/BCEA Reports & Input

A. Textbook Adoption - Curriculum Director Brenda Walter

Brenda asked the Board to approve publishing the notice for public viewing of recommended text books for as recommended by the curriculum committees.

Gil Hagen moved to publish as recommended by committees, as they are decided.  Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding upcoming costs for math curriculum.

 

B. Wellness Program and Budget Report - Food Service Supervisor Gail Reoch

Food Service Supervisor Gail Reoch discussed the Wellness Program provided through Food Services. She stated the federal government wants each food service department to be the educational model for wellness. A list of foods is available as well as a list of vendors. Nutritional education is already being taught in every classroom. Food Services staff has been invited into every class room. The staff can provide healthy food, but they can not control what a student brings from home.

Dr. Bartling asked what the timeline is to implement the Wellness Program. Ms. Reoch stated the Food Services has three to five years to implement. She would like to see the program approved by the Board by summer because it needs to be approved prior to the submittal of next year’s budget application.

 

Ms. Reoch discussed the Food Service budget and the affect of the 4-day week and moving the 6th grade to middle school. The Food Services staff makes all bread from scratch. Some capital equipment has been purchased. The department will have some equipment repair bills. Food service is serving about 11% more meals district wide.  More choices are offered.

 

Ms. Reoch also discussed a grant received to provide fruit and vegetable snacks in the afternoons at Valley View Elementary School in the amount of $29,000. The grant is a pilot program. Idaho received grant funds for 25 schools and our school was chosen. The purpose of the grant is for children to recognize serving sizes and that there are other choices besides sweets.

 

VIII. Action Agenda

A. Correspondence/Personnel/Negotiations

1. Additional Part-time Title I Position - Title I Director Jim Nash

Title I Director Jim Nash requested Board approval to add a new position so intervention can take place. There would be no cost to the general fund, because the position will be funded through Title I funds. The position is non-continuing.

 Melanie Staples moved to approve the new position as presented. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

2. Superintendent’s Contract

Gil Hagen moved to approve the extension of the superintendent’s contract for one more year.  (Clerks note: One more year extends the superintendent’s contract to three years starting July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009.) Tim Bertling seconded. The vote was Gil Hagen, Tim Bertling and John Lindberg: yes. Melanie Staples: no. Motion carried.  (Clerk’s note: At the April 11, 2006 regular Board meeting, Trustee Craig Wheatley stated he would like the February 13, 2006 minutes to reflect his vote of no, which he had submitted in writing prior to the meeting, but was not read.  Minutes were approved with the addition)

 

B. Old Junior High/D.O. Property

1. Acceptance of Appraisal

Dr. Bartling stated the appraisal for the property located at 7188 Oak Street (old administration and junior high property) has been received. He handed out a one-page review of the document. The property appraised at $323,000. Discussion was held regarding whether or not to sell all the property or to sell only the Fry Auditorium and the field. Tim Bertling stated he did not mind accepting the appraisal, but the decision on what property to sell should be discussed after an appraisal is received on the divided property.

Tim Bertling moved to accept the appraisal of $323,000. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried. Resolution 2005-06 #05-Exhibit 2.       

2. Resolution to Approve Sale of Old Junior High/D.O. Property and Seek Bids

The Board decided to table the resolution for sale until the decision has been made on whether or not to keep some of the property. Dr. Bartling showed the Board where the property could be split, but we need to have separate legal descriptions in order to publish the sale. Dr. Bartling will get the final appraisal on Wednesday. Tim Bertling would like to use the old administration building for the alternative school. The decision will be made at the next board meeting March 13, 2006.

C. Use of Soccer Field for Lacrosse - John Niewieroski

John Lindberg is opposed to using the soccer field for Lacrosse, because it is already obligated for use. Tim Bertling would like more clarification. Mr. Bayer stated approximately thirty kids are interested in participating. Part of a city circuit. Mr. Bayer stated it is not a school sanctioned sport. Discussion was held regarding liability and insurance.

John Lindberg recommended waiting to see if they can come up with somewhere else to play.

Tim Bertling moved to deny use of soccer field for lacrosse. Melanie Staples seconded. Motion carried.

 

Personnel:

Tim Bertling moved to approve Vicki Blake’s Consultant Specialist application. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Melanie Staples moved to accept the resignation of Kelly Leach as bus driver. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Gil Hagen moved to approve Steve Petesch as substitute bus driver. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Melanie Staples moved to deny the leave of absence for the 2006-07 school year requested by Wendy Seely. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Tim Bertling moved to approve Merle Dinning as a substitute custodian. Melanie Staples seconded. Motion carried.

Gil Hagen moved to approve Linda Ekstrom as the girls softball coach for the 2006 spring season. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Melanie Staples moved to approve Brittany Schave as the girls softball assistant coach for the 2006 spring season. Gil Hagen seconded.  Motion carried.

               

IX.    Trustee Input/Future Agenda Items                      

Dr. Bartling thanked John and Shirley Lindberg for the stocks they donated in the amount of $67,000. He also thanked them for all they do for the students of Bonners Ferry.

 

Adjournment

7:45 p.m. Tim Bertling moved to adjourn. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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John G. Lindberg                                                                                                  Diane M. Cartwright

Chairman                                                                                                               Clerk-Treasurer