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Tuesday- February 19, 2008

Board of Trustee Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Location: 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, Riverside High School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, Boundary County Courthouse, and the KBFI/KPND Radio Station (PSA) on Thursday, February 14, 2008 & Tuesday, February 19, 2008.  Trustees had actual notice of the time and date of meeting via verbal and written communication.

 

Board Members Present:  Chairman Melanie Staples, Vice-Chairman Tim Bertling, Trustees Maria LaBarbera, Gil Hagen and Sulét Hiatt. 

 

Superintendent Don Bartling, Clerk Diane M. Cartwright and Assistant Clerk Laurie Smith-Tremble were also in attendance.

 

Others Present:  Steve Casey, Rick Braun, Darrell Kerby, Dave Walter, Nola Solt, Cindy Orr, Ken Olson, Christine Callison, Brenda Walter, Angela Armstrong, Rob Kent, Dick Behrens, Jim Nash, Ingrid Elena Pavia, Gail Reoch, Vernon Pifer, Marian Pifer..  Exhibit I.

 

5:30 p.m.  Regular Meeting

I. Opening by Chairman - Meeting Announcements

Chairman Staples addressed a reference in a recent letter to the editor about the district’s reserve account and stated these moneys were received from a one-time sale of land and that is no longer an option for generating funds.  The school board considers it smart business to retain the reserve account for emergency and unforeseen occurrences such as snow removal and pipes breaking as they did this year.  The school board and district did not put money away to make money. 

II. Visitors

Student Recognition – David Carpenter presented the Bonners Ferry High School Honor Choir which sang “When I Fall In Love.” 

 

III. Superintendent Report/Business Report

Rotary Club Service Above Self Award

Dave Walter from the Rotary Club presented the Service Above Self Award to the school board in its entirety for their dedicated commitment and service.  Mr. Walter invited the board to attend the Rotary Club meeting at Mugsy’s next Tuesday at noon in recognition of this honor.        

 

Mt. Hall Water Update

Dr. Bartling reported a certified plumber had been hired to install a circulation system and the Reverse Osmosis (RO) system would be installed by King Water System from Spokane.  The installation will take two days and then a test sample will be taken.  Erik Ketner from Panhandle Health will also examine the water.  Dr. Bartling said it would be a good idea to also use the RO system for the water fountains and restrooms in the gym. 

 

Dual Credit CNA Class w/N.I.C. – Steve Casey

Steve Casey, the Dual Credit Coordinator at North Idaho College (NIC) introduced Christine Callison, the Educational Resource Coordinator at the NIC Center in Bonners Ferry, Nola Solt, Basic Adult Education Coordinator and Mike Sloan, the Director of the Boundary Economic Development Council.  Mr. Casey stated Dual Credit courses allow students while attending high school to meet graduation requirements and/or college credits.  NIC recommends a student maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average to enroll in dual credit courses, however, a student may be included upon a recommendation from the school.  The courses are $60 per credit and the student pays for the course.  Mr. Casey said this is a significant savings to parents and students.  The proposed CNA course is an introductory for the nursing program and allows them to directly immerse themselves in the health field.  This course is statewide curriculum so the credits earned is accepted at any school in Idaho and provides a certificate to go out and seek employment.  Mr. Casey is still discussing particulars and time frame with Principal Bayer and the hospital.  The clinical portion of the course has to be completed in a hospital or assisted living center.   The student after passing the class, has to take a statewide exam.  The CNA course will be a five credit course so the cost will be $300 plus textbook costs which are about $150.   Mr. Casey said there is no financial aid available for these courses but is working with Mike Sloan to perhaps come up with some funding assistance options.   Chairman Staples thanked Mr. Casey for a great presentation.

 

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

A.     Approval of Minutes:  January 10, 2008, January 18, 2008

(Clerks Note:  At the request of Patron Ingrid Pavia her name has been added to those in attendance for the January 10, 2008 meeting.  Her late arrival prohibited her from signing the Sign In Sheet.)

                          B. Approval of January, 2008 Accounts Payable                                    

                          C. Approval of In-Lieu-Of Transportation          

                          D. Personnel - Approval of Personnel List

  1. Accept the resignation of Devonna Dixon as full time Special Education paraprofessional effective 1/24/2008.
  2. Approve the Family Leave time for Amy Cowley from March 4, 2008-April 10, 2008.
  3. Approve the Family Leave time for Mike Cowley from April 14, 2008-May 27, 2008.
  4. Approve Jim Hooper as Riverside High School IDLA Monitor effective 1/28/2008 through the remainder of the 2007-08 school year. Three hours per day, $9.38 per hour, 3 years experience, temporary position, no benefits. GF
  5. Approve Darla Evans as Life Skills/Special Education Aide at Valley View effective 1/28/2008; full time/school year position based on program needs. $8.78 per hour, no benefits. GF
  6. Approve Jeanna Mendenhall as Special Education Assistant at BCMS effective 2/7/2008; Four hours per day, school days only/ $8.78 per hour, temporary position for remainder of the 2007-08 school year or until the program changes, no benefits. Title VI-B funds.
  7. Approve Laura Nishek as the Intervention Teacher effective 1/28/2008 for remaining 76 contract days; 5/7 fte, BA+0 with 0 years exp. $10,325, with benefits.
  8. Approve Laura Nishek as Library Aide at BCMS effective 1/28/2008 for the remaining 2007-08 school year; $9.38 per hour, 2 periods per day.
  9. Approve the following as substitutes:

Garcia, Olivia                   Food Service, Custodial

Horton, Francis                Teacher

Jimenez, William              Custodial

Krejci, Mary                                Teacher

Munier, Sonny                 Custodial

Ross, Nancy                                Teacher

West, Stephanie               Teacher

E. Approval of Early Graduation Request   

                          F. Approval for County to use Elementary Schools for Primary & General Elections

                          G. Approval of Emergency Closure due to Excess Snow – January 31, 2008, February 7, 2008     

Tim Bertling moved to approve the Consent Agenda.  Gil Hagen seconded.  Motion carried.

 

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

 

              2007-2008 Budget Input by Building Administrators

 

1. District Wide Technology Program – Rob Kent