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Board of Trustee Meeting/Workshop
Location:
The Regular
Meeting/Workshop 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, Riverside
High School, Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle
School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County
Courthouse on Thursday, November 8, 2007.
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, and
Trustees Gil Hagen, Maria LaBarbera, and Sulét Hiatt.
Superintendent Don Bartling and
Clerk Diane Cartwright were also in attendance.
Others present: Jan Bayer, Dick
Behrens, Glory Rossbacher, Pastor Steve Robins, Vernon Pifer, Sara
Hall, Michael Camin, Cameron Stephenson, Erik Ketner, Tom Riverman,
Jerry Pavia, Jay Cohn, Terry Capurso, Elsie Hollenbeck, Rick Braun,
Grace Siler, Charles Quillin, Kermit W. Bandimere, Lorna L.
Bandimere, Trina Riverman, Ken Olson, Aimee Christopherson, Bud
Larsen, Cindy Olson, Donna Capurso, Jennifer Mackey, Kelly Hinthorn,
Lisa Robbe-Soults, Donna Standley, Ingrid Pavia, Cindy Orr, Carrick
Remaley, George Hays, Angela Armstrong. Exhibit 1
The Board discussed proposed
legislative changes that will be discussed at the Annual Idaho
School Boards Association Convention which will be held
Opening
by Chairman - Meeting Announcements
Chairman
Melanie Staples called the regular meeting to order.
Pledge
of Allegiance
Student
Presentation:
Teachers
Kelly Hinthorn and Jennifer Mackey introduced students from the
Middle School who shared some of their experiences in intervention
classes. The goal of the classes is to get students to proficiency.
All students are still in their regular classes, too. The students
are helping each other. Both teachers have seen improved skill
levels.
Visitors
Bible Curriculum:
Vernon Pifer stated he is
representing 466
(Exhibit 2)
(National Council On Bible
Curriculum In Public Schools;
www.bibleinschools.net)
Mr. Pifer informed the Board a
teacher’s teacher is available as long as the school district pays
the travel to and from
Sara Hall, instructor, wanted to
point out the NCBCPS program would be entirely an elective. The
study is important for its literacy and historic qualities. She
agrees with Mr. Pifer that a curriculum that doesn’t include the
bible is not complete. She stated the Bible is important in English
studies.
Tom Riverman stated the question is
not whether or not the curriculum is legal. It has been proven legal
if taught properly. The book has influenced the
Chairman Staples stated the Board
will review the information that has been provided to them regarding
the NCBCPS program. No discussion followed and no decisions were
made regarding the program.
Mt. Hall Water:
Stephen Tanner, Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Stephen Tanner stated he is the
Drinking Water Program Supervisor for the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality. He introduced Mike Camin also of DEQ, Eric
Ketner, Health Specialist for the Panhandle Health District, Cameron
Stevenson, Health Educator for the Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare, and Jim Wilson, Regional Manager – Environmental for the
Rural Community Assistance Program. Mr. Tanner stated he was at the
meeting to present information to the Board regarding the Mission
Creek Water System which provides water to the
Cameron Stevenson completed a study
in
Discussion was held regarding
uranium and the Mission Creek Water System.
Erick Ketner stated the food service
department should get an alternative water source for use during
food preparation. The uranium is not dangerous for washing, etc.
Mr. Tanner stated he will continue
working with the school district. Mr. Tanner also informed the Board
that if a filter is used the waste product is not an environmental
or health concern. All options are being looked at, including
digging a new well.
Mr. Tanner stated in 2004 a public
notice was issued, but did not recommend using an alternative water
supply. He received a
new report on
George Hays stated we should not
have a knee jerk reaction. The Water Board is looking at grants
etc., to help fund an alternative water system.
Chairman Staples and Dr. Bartling
stated water was ordered immediately for use at
Parent Support Group
Amy Christopherson, representing the
Parent Support Group, read a letter to the Board (Exhibit 5)
which stated the Parent Support Group “offers emotional support,
resource sharing (i.e. books, research, articles, nutrition,
providers, community resources) and IEP/504 advocacy.” Ms.
Christopherson stated the Parent Support Group would like to build a
relationship with Board. The Parent Support Group hopes the Board
will recognize their efforts, and while they appreciate the efforts
of school staff members, they feel more can be done.
Superintendent Report/Business
Report
Health Insurance Committee
Dr. Bartling stated the first
meeting of the Health Insurance Committee is scheduled for
Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes:
B. Approval of October, 2007
Accounts Payable
C. Approval of Annual Red Cross
Facility Use-Formality
D. Approval of In-Lieu-Of
Transportation Requests
E. Approval of Phase II Idaho
Council for Technology in Learning Grant Application
F. Approval for Chairman to Sign
Contract with Jerry Lilly
G. Approval to Contract with the
H.
Personnel-Approval of the Following:
I.
Approval to Supply Drinking/Cooking Water to Mt. Hall
Chairman Staples asked the Board if
there was any dissent to the Consent Agenda. Seeing none she stated
the Consent Agenda is approved with no dissent.
BCEA Annual Meet and Confer
Jan Bayer presented the Board with a
letter from the Boundary County Education Association (BCEA). (Exhibit
6) She stated BCEA is appreciative of the opportunity to
present. The concerns are narrowed down and are those most prevalent
among certified staff. The letter lists the concerns as follows:
1. Salaries: BCEA appreciates the
increase in salaries over the last 2 years. We ask that increases
continue to occur at or above the level presented by the state. In
order to recruit highly qualified staff according to HOUSSE
Standards it is imperative the district offers competitive salaries.
In order to compete for qualified teachers, BCEA wants to examine
the years of experience the district will accept, adding an
additional column, increasing the master stipend, and examining
compensation for education specialists and/or national board
certification.
2. Medical Insurance: Medical
insurance expenses are consuming valuable employee wages for both
certified and classified. Many employees are bringing home less
money today than years before. BCEA appreciates the opportunity to
work on the insurance committee being formed to research our medical
insurance options.
3. Policy: BCEA is requesting that
provisional contract language is adopted through the correct
channels to align with the state requirements. Currently, BCSD #101
does not have policy adopted related to provisional contracts.
4. Technology: Students are expected
to be proficient in technology, yet our labs are consumed by
testing, our technology is becoming outdated, and expenses related
to ink are consuming our budgets. The district must examine how to
implement a technology replacement plan, secure separate labs for
testing, and adequately fund ink cartridge expenses.
Chairman Staples thanked BCEA on
behalf of the Board and she stated they look forward to working
together to address the concerns presented.
Dr. Bartling discussed the Idaho
Meth Project. A video is currently being viewed by Board members.
Further information will be available the next Board meeting and the
Project will be approved/disapproved at that time.
Action Agenda
Approve/Reject the Request to Fund
Slats in Fence by B&D Storage as per Request of June Dirks
and Rick Philbrook
Dr. Barlting stated in 2004, Rick
Philbrook approached him and the architect of the high school asking
that the school district put slats in the fence adjoining the
properties. Dr. Bartling stated it not a viable solution at the time
to put slats in the current fence as the fence would need to be
replaced first. No promises were made and the Board was never
approached. Dr. Bartling suggested a compromise could be made. If
Mr. Philbrook purchased the slats, maybe student groups could
install the slats as a fundraiser. Tim Bertling stated it’s part of
doing business. He (Mr. Philbrook) should put them in and buy them
himself. Discussion was held.
Tim Bertling moved that if B&D
Storage buy the supplies, the Board will pay students groups $1,000
to install the slats. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion Carried.
Presentation & Acceptance of Annual
Audit 2006-07 - Leonard Schulte, CPA
Leonard Schulte read his letter
regarding his Independent Auditors Report. He gave a clean audit
opinion. He informed the Board GASB 34 drastically changed the
reporting requirements.
Gil Hagen moved to approve and
accept the 2006-07 audit. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman
Staples 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
be 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 Tim Bertling
moved to have Dr. Bartling instruct Attorney Steven Meade to send a
letter to the Boundary County Prosecuting Attorney and the Boundary
County Sheriff regarding a letter the Board received on November 5,
2007. Gil Hagen seconded. Tim Bertling, Gil Hagen, Sulét Hiatt and
Melanie Staples voted, “yes.” Maria LaBarbera, “No.” Motion carried. Chairman
Staples 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
be 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 7:41 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2007
and returned at 8:13 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:14 p.m.
Chairman Staples called the meeting back to order. No decisions
were made after second executive session.
Trustee Input/Future Agenda Items
A. ISBA Conference held in
B. Administrative Budget Requests
Presented to the Board February, 2008
Adjournment following Executive
Session 8:15 Tim
Bertling moved to adjourn. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.
__________________________________
_____________________________ Chairman
Melanie M. Staples
Clerk Diane M. Cartwright
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