Monday - December 12, 2005 - 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, 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, December 8, 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 Trustee Gil Hagen. Trustee Craig Wheatley was absent. (Zone 4 Trustee position yet to be determined)

 

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

 

Others Present: Dick Behrens, Walt Piippo, Carrick Remaley, Jim Nash, Jan Bayer, Curt-Randall Bayer, Francine Santoro, Brenda Walter, Melanie Staples, Ken Olson, Amy Cowley and Elisabeth Cowley.

 

I.    Opening by Chairman - Meeting Announcements

6:35 p.m. Chairman John Lindberg called the meeting to order.

John Lindberg would like the staff evaluation forms reviewed and updated. He would like the A-team to review them. Dr. Don Bartling stated the reviewing and updating of the evaluation forms will be on the agenda for Executive Council.

 

II.   Superintendent Report/Business Report          

A. Canadian Flag Pole - Gil Hagen

Trustee Gil Hagen and Dr. Bartling discussed flying a Canadian Flag on the football field. The American Legion will provide the flag.

B. Enrollment

Dr. Bartling stated that the district has 40 students less enrolled than last month. Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is up though. The better attendance is likely due to the four-day school week Dr. Bartling stated.

 

III. Business Manager Report

A. YTD Budget

Business Manager Diane Cartwright stated that 33% of the fiscal year is completed. 21.41% of the expense budget has been used and 26.37% of revenues have been posted.

B. Xerox Copiers

Ms. Cartwright explained the current contracts on the copiers are up soon and asked if the Board would approve the list of proposed copiers to be leased with the option to increase the speed of the copiers and to add copiers at the larger schools, Valley View, Middle School and High School as long the cost does not go over current costs. Exhibit 1

 

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

A.  Approval of Minutes: November 14, 2005

B.  Approval of November, 2005 Accounts Payable

C.  Approval of In-Lieu-of-Transportation for Frederick Olmstead

D.  Approval to Purchase Textbooks - Wood Technology and Processes - Glencoe Publishing

E.  Approval to Purge March 29, 2005 Election Materials

F.  Approval of Professional Development Committee Exhibit 2

 

Tim Bertling moved and Gil Hagen seconded to approve the consent agenda as proposed. Discussion was held. Gil Hagen called for the question.  Motion carried.

 

V.  Visitors - None

 

VI.  Administration/Staff/School Committees/BCEA Reports & Input - None

 

VII.  Action Agenda

A. Correspondence/Personnel

Discussion was held on the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Application to pave Valley View Parking lots and the roadway back to the Bus Barn.  Dr. Bartling thanked the City of Bonners Ferry their efforts to help Boundary County School District.

 

Gil Hagen moved and Tim Bertling seconded to approve the following personnel:

1. Kelly Leach as a full time bus driver @ $10.49 per hour with benefits - 1 year experience.

2. Cory Smith as a full time bus driver @ $10.29 per hour with benefits.

3. Mike Karnes as substitute bus driver @ $10.29 per hour.

4. The following as volunteer coaches:

High School Boys Basketball:                                               High School Wrestling:

Alan Flory                                                                                                       Dennis Liermann Jr.

Andy Rice                                                                                                       Don Williams

Chris Gravelle                                                                                    Rex Koehler

High School Girls Basketball:

Brion Poston

5. The following as substitutes:

Ruth Douthit - Teacher

Cindy Garmon - Teacher

Lonie Hooper - Food Service

Amy Gepford - Custodial/Food Service

Jeanie Johnson- Custodial/Food Service

Janice Rudeen - Teacher

Jonathan Waltering - Custodial

6. Jan Bayer’s request for medical birth leave - the time to be determined by doctor.

Motion carried.

 

B. Zone 4 School Board Member - Melanie Staples

Melanie Staples met with the Board and discussed her interest in becoming the Zone 4 Trustee.

 

 

Dr. Bartling thanked John Lindberg for his donation of chairs for the Board.

 

C. Junior High Property

1. Appraisal (Appraisal & Associates David Noonan)

2.Title (Gary Finney, Attorney)

3. February 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM Superintendent’s  Office - Sealed bids

4. Administration building reroofing

5. Riverside High School

Dr. Bartling stated he hopes to receive the appraisal of the old junior high property by the January 9, 2006 Board meeting. If the appraisal of the old junior high property is received by January 9, 2006, Dr. Bartling would like to post/publish the sale of the property by sealed bid in February. He stated he has received phone calls from persons interested in buying the property.  Discussion was held regarding keeping the old administration building for the Riverside High School. The property could be separated into three parcels. If the old administration building is used for Riverside High School the roof would need repaired. The Board will wait until the appraisal is complete and the cost of repairing the roof is determined. Dr. Bartling informed the Board the cost of reappraising could be between five and six thousand dollars.

 

D. Decision on Xerox Copiers

Tim Bertling moved to approve the leasing of Xerox copiers to replace the current ones in the district with the possibility of increased copy speed and additional copiers for Valley View, Middle School and High School as long the price does not go over current costs. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

E. School Calender January 2, Federal Holiday