April 11, 2006

Tuesday - April 11, 2006 - 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustee Meeting

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, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday, March 30, 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, Craig Wheatley and Melanie Staples.

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

Others Present: Dick Behrens, Shelly Kramer, Angela Hittle, Brenda Walter, Michael Listman, Trava Hicks, Elizabeth Ciepiela, Cathy Funkhouser, Matt Dinning, Rick Philbrook, Joel Minor, Gina Minor, Barb Awbrey, Dick Staples, Kim Wells, Amy Cowley, Jim Nash, Angela Armstrong, Curt-Randall Bayer, Lee Colson, Carrick Remaley, Alana Temple, Maureen Blackmore, Karen Moore, Tanya McCoy, Mary Mendenhall, Julie Colson, Summer McDonald, Ken Olson and Jim Bace.

Opening by Chairman - Meeting Announcements

6:20 p.m. Chairman John Lindberg called the meeting to order.

Chairman Lindberg informed the Board that a Foundation was formed by John Lindberg and Superintendent Don Bartling with Randy Day as the attorney. Chairman Lindberg stated he would eventually like to see the Foundation able to provide first year college tuition for Boundary County students, if needed. The Foundation now has a secretary whose wages are funded from the Foundation.

Superintendent Report/Business Report

Boundary County Education Foundation

Dr. Bartling informed the Board that the Boundary County Education Foundation was founded three years ago. Shawna Gust is the executive secretary.

Health Occupations Classes – Donation of $7,500 from Hospital

Dr. Bartling stated he received a letter from Boundary Community Hospital CEO/CFO Craig Johnson stating the hospital is able to donate $7,500 in support for a health occupations instructor. The hospital would also provide a clinical setting for on-floor experience for the students. Dr. Bartling stated he originally wanted two classes, but he’s not sure there is enough funding for more than one class. (Exhibit 1)

Old Junior High Legal Description

Tabled.

Visit by KREM 2 News – April 13, 2006

Dr. Bartling stated that KREM 2 News will be at the district office on April 13, 2006 to discuss the Four-day school week.

(Clerks note: The visit by KREM 2 News was rescheduled for Thursday April 20, 2006.)

Sixth Grade at Mt. Hall

Mt. Hall Principal Angela Armstrong stated there are currently 21 students attending 6^th grade at Mt Hall. Dr. Bartling asked the Board to use the criteria 21 students need to enroll in the 6^th grade at Mt. Hall in order to remain at Mt. Hall and not be moved to the Boundary County Middle School. Principal Armstrong stated that currently 25 students are enrolled. John Lindberg suggested that students register and then they will attend where registered. Principal Armstrong said she has talked with parents and the number of students who would stay is currently 21. John Lindberg asked what the date is for the set count. Gil Hagen stated that he recommends not moving the sixth grade class into the middle school until the middle school concept is met.

Up-date of “Known Retirees” as of 4/11/06

None known at this time.

Negotiations

A meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 3:30 the Superintendent’s office for classified negotiations.

Certified staff has not met yet.

Business Manager Report

Business Manager Diane Cartwright stated the legislature is still in session, but a state legislative update is scheduled for April 26, 2006 in Coeur d’Alene and she encouraged Board members to attend. She asked the Board if they would like to have a budget work session held one hour prior to the next Board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2006. The Board agreed to have the work session.

Visitors

Formal Request to Add Fifth Grade Teacher at Valley View Elementary - Summer McDonald

Lee Colson representing the concerned parents/teachers presented information to the Board regarding the need for another fifth grade teacher at Valley View. (Exhibit 3) A recommendation was to use savings created from going to a 4-day school week. (Clerk’s note: the savings from the 4-day school week was already calculated into the current 2005-06 budget in order to reduce the Supplemental Maintenance and Operations levy request from $985,000 to $799,700.) The goal of the concerned parents/teachers is to have class sizes be around twenty students.

John Lindberg stated Valley View Elementary currently has a full time physical education instructor, librarian, full time counselor which no other elementary school has. The issue is whether or not the position can be funded. Everyone in the district is competing for the same money. Gil Hagen and Melanie Staples agreed that another teacher is needed. Craig Wheatley stated another teacher would be an enormous benefit, but the budget needs to be equitable.

Introduction of Adam Hall

Dr. Bartling stated that the introduction of high school wrestler Adam Hall, recipient of the National High School Jeff Reese Memorial Award for Outstanding Senior was rescheduled for the next Board meeting, May 8, 2006 because Adam is in Las Vegas wrestling. (Clerks note: Adam Hall won the 2006 Western Junior Greco-Roman Championship wrestling competition held in Las Vegas. He was also named the tournament outstanding wrestler.)

Meeting School District IT Requirements – Michael Listman.

Mr. Listman of Boundary Computer Solutions submitted a written report and discussed the capability and cost advantages of outsourcing the IT (Information Technology) needs of the school district. (Exhibit #3)

Amy Cowley, Gifted and Talented Instructor asked if the district outsources, are repairs/updates done through the phone or on site. Tim Bertling stated the best plan could be to have an in-district technology person and then outsource also.

Gil Hagen stated outsourcing might be a problem during student testing times. Curriculum Director Brenda Walter expressed her concern for the immediate need during testing times, too.

Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2006 and March 13, 2006 Regular Meetings

See Motion Below

B. Approval of March, 2006 Accounts Payable

C. Authority to Submit the Annual Application for Driver’s Education, 2006-07, approving the school district to contract with
Bonners Ferry Driver’s Education.

D. Annual Approval of Cooperative Agreement w/Vocational Rehabilitation & School Districts #83,#84,#101,#272

E. Approve Chairman to Sign Blue Cross Proxy Form

F. Authorize Clerk to Cancel Zones 4 and 5 Trustee Elections if Only One Qualified Candidate (Thirteen Days Prior to Election)

G. Approve the Emergency Closure of Evergreen Elementary Due to Illness – March 29 and 30, 2006

H. Approval of Early Graduation Request

I. Authorize Use of School Facilities for the 2006 Primary and General Elections

J. Set time, date and place of Budget Hearing – June 12, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Boundary County Middle School Library

K. Approve List of Textbooks as submitted by the Curriculum Director for Adoption. (Exhibit 2)

Craig Wheatley asked that item (A), the approval of the February 13, 2006 and March 13, 2006 minutes, be removed for the vote until after executive session. Melanie Staples moved to approve items B – K of the Consent Agenda. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

7:40 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 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 and returned at 9:15 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2006.

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

High School Principal Curt-Randall Bayer

Work Study Program for Credit

Principal Bayer stated the work-study program is on hold for now. Eventually, he hopes a program is put in place to send students out in the workforce and they would receive credit. Someone who is highly qualified must oversee the program.

Fundraising at the School Level

Principal Bayer has asked all advisors that when fundraising, how the money is used must be stated and that the clubs can not just raise money. The purpose of the fundraising must be stated.

Facilities Manager for Short/Long Term Activities

Dr. Bartling and Principal Bayer have talked about when other organizations use school facilities, a site person is needed to open and close the building, the impact on staff time and what is the best use of time. Mr. Bayer stated that Dr. Bartling mentioned maybe a manager for short/long term activities position could be worked out between Boundary County and the City of Bonners Ferry. Dr. Bartling stated he will meet informally with Mayor Darrell Kerby and Commissioner Ron Smith and report back to the Board.

VII. Action Agenda

a. Correspondence/Personnel/Negotiations

1. Teri Roney as substitute teacher; Jennie Starr as substitute custodian; and Valerie Sorensen as substitute secretary.

2. Dave Hampton as volunteer coach for the high school track team.

3. Accept the resignations of the following employees:

Burt Lundak, Technology Coordinator - effective 8/31/06. (end of contract year)

Corey Richards as Middle School Assistant Track Coach – effective immediately.

Thomas Gunn as Middle School Custodian – effective 4/6/06.

Evelyn Luckey as High School Custodian effective 4/27/06.

Tina Clausen as Special Education Assistant at Mt. Hall effective 3/30/06.

Nicole Austin as Math Teacher at the High School – effective 8/31/06.

Vicki Blake as Drama Teacher – effective 8/31/06.

4. Jennifer Hurst as a Special Education Sign Language Interpreter; temporary full-time position @ $12.28/hour, with no district paid benefits, effective 3/06. The wages are paid through .75 general fund and .25 Special Education funds.

5. Margie Ladely and Mike Karnes as bus drivers effective 3/20/06 starting at $10.29/hr.

6. Transfer of Andrew Tuttle as Mt. Hall custodian from Mt. Hall to the Middle School at current salary ($9.55); 9 hrs/day, 4 days/week for a 36 hour work week.

7. Barbara Lecrenski as food service kitchen helper, prep cook at the high school; $7.05/hour – part time – less than 20 hours/week, classified with no district paid benefits, effective 3/27/06.

8. Rob Kent as Technology Coordinator for 230 days/year effective July 1, 2006 starting salary $50,000.

9. 40 hour extension (5 days if 5-day school week, 4 days if a 4-day school week) of annual Curriculum Coordinator contract starting with the 2005-06 contract year.

Tim Bertling moved to approve the above personnel items. Melanie Staples seconded. Craig Wheatley abstained. Motion carried.

b. Second Reading - 2006-07 School Calendar

c. Accept Administration/Supervisor Evaluations/Offer Contracts/Continued Employment

Tim Bertling moved to accept the administration/supervisor evaluations and offer contracts/continued employment for the 2006-07 school year and approve the second reading of the 2006-07 school calendar with proposed changes- (Exhibit ). Tim Bertling stated he would like the regular Board meetings held on Tuesdays. Dr. Bartling stated the decision will be made at the annual meeting held the second Monday in July each year. Craig Wheatley seconded. Motion carried.

Walker Construction Retainage

The Board tabled the decision regarding the Walker Construction retainage money’s held by the school district until the legal opinion of the school district’s attorney is received.

Item (A) from Consent Agenda

Melanie Staples moved to approve the minutes for the regular Board meetings February 13, 2006 and March 13, 2006 with the amendment to the vote on the extension of the superintendent’s contract during the February 13^,2006 meeting. Mr. Wheatley stated he had submitted his vote in writing prior to the meeting, but his vote was not read. For the record, his vote is “no.” (Clerk’s note: the extension of one year to the superintendent’s contract makes the contract a three year contract starting July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009.)Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Trustee Input/Future Agenda Items

Region I Post Legislative Meeting – April 26, 2006

2006 ISBA Region I Spring Meeting – April 18, 2006

Adjournment following Executive Session, if held.

9:40 p.m. Tim Bertling moved to adjourn. Gil Hagen second. Motion carried.

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John G. Lindberg Diane M. Cartwright

Chairman