Monday - October 10,  2005 - 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustee Meeting - Public Hearing

Location: Boundary County Middle School Library

 

The Public Hearing/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, Mt. Hall, Evergreen and Naples Elementary Schools, Boundary County Middle School Bonners Ferry High School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday, October 6, 2005.  Trustees had actual notice of the time and date of meeting via verbal and written communication.

 

Board Members Present: Chairman John Lindberg, Vice-Chairman Tim Bertling, and Trustees Tina Wilson, and Gil Hagen and Craig Wheatley.

 

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

 

Others Present: Walt Piippo, Carrick Remaley, Robert Del Grosso, Jenny Lundak, Burt Lundak, Kim Wells, Francine Santoro, Grace Siler, Roko Govorchin, Curt-Randall Bayer, Debbie (Illegible), K. Ellsa, Richard Behrens, Jim Nash, Linda Langness, Diane Olsen, Fred Hendrickson, Alice Hendrickson, Debbie Flory, Ken Olson, Jan Bayer. Exhibit 1

 

 

6:30 p.m.  Public Hearing - Extracurricular Gate Fee Increases

Chairman John Lindberg asked if anyone present was here to speak regarding the proposed extracurricular gate fee increase. No one present offered comment. Chairman Lindberg adjourned the public hearing portion of the meeting.

 

6:40 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

I. Opening by Chairman - Meeting Announcements    

 

II. Superintendent Report

Enrollment

Dr. Bartling reported the total enrollment of students for the start of the 2005 school year is 1628, which is approximately 19 more students enrolled in school than this time last year. During the month of September 2005, 26.5  more students were reported in Average Daily Attendance (ADA) over last year.  Dr. Bartling stated there is a positive correlation of ADA with the 4-day school week.

 

Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC)

Dr. Bartling stated that the visit of the State Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee was a good experience. He thanked Chairman John Lindberg.

 

Committee Report to the Board - Student Information System

Student Information System committee recommendation purchasing Center Point Software.

 

III. Business Manager Report

Business Manager Diane Cartwright informed the Board that Independent Auditor Leonard Schulte is working on the audit of the 2004-05 financial records and if all goes as planned he will be presenting his findings at the November 14, 2005 regular board meeting.

 

IV.  Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes: Sept. 12, 2005

B. Approval of September, 2005 Accounts Payable

C. Acceptance of Submittal of Annual Report FY2004-05

D. In-Lieu-of-Transportation for Tammie Munson and Kathy Palmer

E.  Award of Bus Bid to Harlow Bus Sales

F. Approval of School Based Children’s Mental Health Services Agreement with Health and Welfare

G. Approval of Contract for School Based Mental Health Services

H. Approval of Idaho Special Education Interim Manual 2005

I. Approval of Northwest Mailing Machines Lease for District Office and High School

Tina Wilson moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

V.  Visitors

A. 4-H Leader’s Council - 4-H Scheduling- Russ Maas and Liz Wood

Liz Wood informed the Board the county fair may need to be scheduled for September of 2006. The Leader’s Council should know within the week.  Four counties have their fairs in September, largely due to meat processing.

B. Four-Day Week Ingrid Pavia

Ingrid Pavia read a speech she wrote to the Board. She also gave the Board a copy of a survey form she wrote. She stated she would like the Board to revert back to the five-day school week. (Exhibit 2)

 

Tina Wilson stated it is unfortunate Ingrid was not involved last year when the decision was made. The Board has made a commitment to give the four day week a chance.

 

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

Principal Curt-Randall Bayer - Homecoming - October 14, 2005

Principal Bayer gave a report to the Board on homecoming week. He asked if anyone was interested in chaperoning any of the events to please contact him.

 

6:50 p.m. Chairman John Lindberg called for a recess.

 

7:00 p.m. John called the meeting back to order.

 

VII.  Action Agenda

A. Correspondence/Personnel/Negotiations

1. Approval of the WIA Facilitator Job Description (Exhibit 3)

Dr. Bartling recommended accepting the Workforce in Action (WIA) Facilitator Job Description as presented. Tina Wilson moved to approve the WIA Facilitator Job Description as presented. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Tina Wilson moved to approve the following personnel items. Tim Bertling seconded. Discussion was held. Tina Wilson called for a vote. Motion carried:

1.  Glendle Munier as a full-time custodian at BFHS. Includes district benefits.  1 yr experience starting wage  @ $8.33/hr --  36 hours/wk.  Starting date October3, 2005.  

2.  Cindy Garmon as Middle School Secretary – Secretary I.  This classified, part-time

position is 15 hrs/week.  Starting date September 26, 2005.  No benefits.  Starting wage

  @ $8.33/hr. with one year experience.

3.  Rosie Pollard as a kitchen helper at the High School.  Classified, part-time position, starting wage @ $7.05/hr.  No benefits.  Starting date 9-13-05.

4.  April McGuire as a kitchen helper at the High School.  Classified, part-time position -                   starting wage @ $7.05/hr.  Starting date 9-13-05.  No benefits.

These two food service part-time positions are to replace Susan Parrish at the high school who had a full time position.

5.  Janet Aubuchon as a special education assistant @ BFMS.  Classified, full time           

  position with district benefits.  Starting wage @$8.73/hr – starting date 9-26-05.

  257-521-100-002-000-0

7.  Vikki Snider as WIA Facilitator @ $9.96/hr and Riverside Secretary @ $9.40/hr. 

  Classified, full time position and district benefits will be split from WIA and General

  Fund.  Vikki is transferring from computer lab assistant at VV.

8.  Kim Norwood  to apply at the State Dept as a  Consultant Specialist.

9.  Resignation of Susan Parrish as a full time food service helper.

10. Resignation of Ric Dukes as a bus driver since 1993.

11. Kris Gravelle as Middle School Football Coach – contract amount $861.

12. Paul Bonnell as Middle School Cross County Coach – 6 athletes X $50 = $300.

13. David Koon as a classroom volunteer at BFHS PE class 1 or 2 days/week.

14.  Resignation of Nicole Austin as Sophomore Class Advisor.

15.  Jim Adamson as Naples Lead Teacher @ $1,000.

16. Carol Lee and Vicki Downing share Riverside Lead Teacher @ $500 each.

17.  Terri Dunning as Annual Advisor  at BCMS–contract amount $228.

18.  Leone Harner as Student Council Advisor  – contract amount $114 and Lead

    Teacher at BCMS @ $25 per day.

19.  David Carpenter as Choral Director/Extracurricular Activities at BFMS –

    Contract amount $228.

20.  Travis Hinthorn as Athletic Director @ BCMS – contract amount $3,000.

21.  Jenny Lundak recommended a $500 raise for herself as .6 Title 1-Director position.

22.  Change for Funding for Sara Gunnyon

from:    .65 Title 1        .1  CSR

to:        .25 Title 1        .25 LEP            .50 Migrant

23.  Jenny Lundak’s request for an early job posting for her position.  She intends to

resign at the end of this school year and because of the complexity of her position she  desires to start training at an early date.

24.  Christa Rice as BCMS Cheerleader advisor – contract amount $228.

25.  The following as substitutes:

Richard Hollenbeck – teacher

Kristy Kellogg – teacher

Margie Ladely – teacher

Robin Liesche – teacher

John Niewieroski – teacher

Arnold Tuttle – custodian

Brenda Wood - teacher

Jennifer Brown - teacher/secretary

26.  The following as student observers: Lewis and Clark State College Field Experience - 30 hours classroom observation.

Student                                                            Teacher

Laura Nishek                                                   Carolyn Hunt

Laura Lloyd                                                     Ruth Loveland

Sandy Short                                                     Debbie Davis

27. Teresa Oswald as 1.0 fte Migrant Teacher at Mt. Hall and High School effective November 1, 2005. BA w/0yrs. exp. as per negotiated salary schedule.

 

B. Decision on Extracurricular Activity Fees

Tina Wilson moved to approve the proposed extracurricular gate fee increases. Craig Wheatley seconded. Motion carried.

 

C. Formation of Two Feasibility Committees

John Lindberg would like to have two committees:

1. Chairman Lindberg would like a study done on the pros and cons of secondary closed campuses. Tim Bertling will head the committee.

2. Craig Wheatley will head a committee to gather data on extracurricular salaries - are they justified and equitable.

Tina Wilson stated that if a meeting is held , minutes will have to be taken and is subject to the open meeting law. The Trustees will notify the Clerk to post any meetings of the two committees as they are scheduled.

 

D. Refinance of Bonds

Dr. Bartling stated that Bud Way of Wells Fargo Bank suggests refinancing the bonds on the new high school. Mr. Way estimates a savings in the neighborhood of $200,000 based on current information. He would like to proceed to look into the potential savings and present his findings to the Board. Dr. Bartling stated that Attorney Steven Meade approved. Craig Wheatley moved to allow Bud Way of Wells Fargo Bank to proceed with the investigation into refinancing the bond for the building of the new high school, with no obligation by the Board. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.          

E. Sale of Properties

1. Paradise Valley

Dr. Bartling stated Kevin Dirks is going to withdraw his bid. No other parties are interested. Dr. Bartling asked the Board if they want to go with real estate agent. He recommends Joe Farrell. Tina Wilson asked at what percentage as realtor’s fees. Ms. Wilson stated Dan Young said he would list it for .5 of 1% as a service to the district. He wants all the monies possible to go to the district.

 

Dr. Bartling informed the Board he visited with Darrell Kerby. It might be a good idea to reconsider the timbering of the property. Dr. Bartling asked the Board if they want to hire a timber consultant. Tina Wilson stated we have to bid out a timber sale. Dr. Bartling stated the consultant would do that for the district. Tina Wilson stated that as long as the consultant understands that the school district is governed under different code from the city it would be alright. Tim Bertling stated he would help. Dr. Bartling will seek more information.

2. Old Junior High/District Office

a. Title Update

Dr. Bartling will contact Attorney Gary Finney regarding the quiet title action.

 

Discussion was held regarding the options available on the old junior high property/district office:

1. Purchase Options

2. Lease with Option to Buy

3. Outright Leasing

Dr. Bartling stated he recommends selling. Tina Wilson stated there are profit/nonprofit codes on leasing. 

3. Real Estate Agent - Joe Farrell

(Please refer to above minutes)

F. Approval of Sale Through Bid of Cedar Mountain Cabin Built by Riverside Students

Tina Wilson stated that the Board has already given approval to sell the cabin as personal property. Riverside Instructor Greg Springett has appraised the cabin at $6,500.

 

Policies

First Reading

Series 8000 -Noninstructional Operations

Series 9000 - School Facilities

Tina Wilson moved to approve Series 8000 and 9000 of the Policy Manual as a first reading. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Second Reading of the ISBA Recommended Updated Policies

Dr. Bartling asked to postpone the second reading of the ISBA recommended updated policies

Tina Wilson moved to table the second reading of the ISBA updated policies.  Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

Trustee Input/Future Agenda Items

Invitation to Annual Meet & Confer with Boundary County Education Association

The certified staff will present to the Board on November 10, 2005.

ISBA Conference - Sun Valley - November 9-12, 2005

 

Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345(a)(c) Personnel/Legal Report/Negotiations or Adjournment

None was held.

 

7:32 p.m. Tina Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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John G. Lindberg                                                           Diane M. Cartwright

Chairman                                                                       Clerk-Treasurer