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Boundary County School District #101
Regular Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
May 8, 2006 – 5:30 p.m.
Boundary County Middle School Library

 

The Regular Meeting/Budget 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, Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday, May 4, 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: Barb Awbrey, Summer MacDonald, Sora Huff, Dick Behrens, Conrad Garner, Walt Piippo, Debbie Musial, Jim Nash, Curt-Randall Bayer, Ken Olson, Angela Armstrong, and Brenda Walter. Exhibit 1

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Board held a workshop on the 2006-07 budget.

6:30 p.m. Chairman John Lindberg called the regular meeting to order

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Bartling handed the Board information on the Idaho Local Public Schools Investment Act. Exhibit 2

Business Manager’s Report

Business Manager Diane Cartwright stated the current fiscal year is 83.33% complete and

82.91% of the budget has been spent.

 

Visitors

Insurance Coverage - Debbie Musial

Debbie Musial asked the Board for insurance coverage for the Bonners Ferry Booster Club on June 3, 2006.

Craig Wheatley moved to approve insurance coverage for the Bonners Ferry Booster Club concession stand during the June 3, 2006 tractor races to be held at the Boundary County fairgrounds. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Fifth Grade Teacher - Summer MacDonald

Summer MacDonald gave input to the Board asking that an additional 5th grade teacher be hired at Valley View Elementary. She asked if discussion has been held and if so, has a decision been made. What can the parents do to help? She represents those persons who are concerned about having 30 students or more per classroom.

Bonners Ferry Farmers’ Market - Sora Huff

Sora Huff, new manager of the Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Market, requested use of parking facilities at the middle school from the end of June through September on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Farmers’ Market has been held in the city parking lot. The city parking project is scheduled for the end of July, but may be postponed. Sora stated they would provide bathroom facilities. She stated the north parking lot could be used.

Sora Huff stated lot will be left clean. Maintenance Supervisor Jim Bace stated he did not see any problem.

 

Craig Wheatley asked if anyone downtown received revenue for the usage. Ms. Huff replied no.

 

Melanie Staples moved to approve the use of the north parking lot at the Boundary County Middle School with the Farmers’ Market providing their own facilities. Gil Hagen seconded. Sora Huff asked if there could be use of electricity for musicians. Dr. Bartling stated it could be done. Discussion was held as to who would be responsible for opening and closing the building. September could be a problem with parking due to school activities. Ms. Huff stated the market usually goes from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gil Hagen called for the question. Motion carried.

 

Adam Hall

Wrestling Coach Conrad Garner informed the Board of Adam Hall’s wrestling accomplishments. Adam has won six major events nationwide. Adam’s mother, Linda Hall, thanked the Board for their support. Dr. Bartling echoed what Linda stated. He said he remembered Adam Hall requesting of the Board that they fund extracurricular events. Dr. Bartling thanked everyone for passing the supplemental M & O.

 

Consent Agenda

  1. Approval of April 10, 2006 minutes.
  2. Approval of April 2006 Accounts Payable.
  3. Approval of 2006-07 Idaho County’s Risk Management Program (ICRMP) Liability coverage at $83,872.
  4. Approval of the Agreement with the University of Idaho for Cooperation in a Clinical Experience Program (Student Teaching).
  5. Approval for the Chairman to Sign the Manley Services Amendment Agreement (Exhibit 3)
  6. Approval to Publish Notice for Public Review for the Proposed Textbook: Economics: Principles and Practices, copyright 2005, ISBN 0078606934.
  7. Approval of the 2006 Summer School Calendar. (Exhibit 4)

Tim Bertling moved to approve the above consent agenda items. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Administration/Staff/School Committees/BCEA Reports and Input

Handbooks

Dr. Bartling recommended approving the first reading of the 2006-07 student handbooks. Melanie Staples moved to approve the first reading of the 2006-07 student handbooks. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Volleyball Standards.

Principal Curt-Randall Bayer stated that four of the six volleyball standards were not correctly placed. Volleyball games will not be able to be held in the fall if the corrections are not made.

 

Coach Janis Tucker handed out an outline. The four sleeves that were purchased were not compatible. Whoever did the measurements did not measure correctly. Architect blames contractor, contractor blames architect. Exhibit 5

 

The cost to purchase new system is approximately $10,000. The current system, however, fits the middle school system, so replacing it is not a total loss.

 

Dr. Bartling stated he would like to wait until a letter is received from Kimmel Athletics for the cost. The letter could be submitted to attorney. Tim Bertling stated he thought the district would probably have to pay for the system and then seek reimbursement from Walker Construction.

 

Principal Bayer stated they have tried repeatedly to get Walker Construction take care of the volleyball standards.

 

John Lindberg asked Dr. Bartling to get a quote from Pat Welch of Kimmel Athletics.

 

Summer Maintenance

Jim Bace submitted the annual summer maintenance requests. Exhibit 6

 

Dr. Bartling asked the Board to approve up to $30,000 for summer maintenance.

Melanie Staples moved to accept the summer maintenance projects with a maximum of $30,000. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Technology Presentation

Current Technology Director Burt Lundak requested the hiring of a Tech II person to take the place of Rob Kent who will become the new Director effective July 1, 2006. Exhibit 7

 

ISAT Proficiency

Curriculum Director Brenda Walter discussed changes in ISAT testing and the proficiency.

 

Action Agenda

Approval of Certified, Classified, and Extracurricular.

Dr. Barlting recommended no contract issuance to those who receive contracts based on grant funding. They will be sent letters

 

John Lindberg asked about class size and contracts. Dr. Bartling stated the principal can change positions within his building. Melanie Staples recommended withholding Title position contracts and the contract for the elementary counselor position.

 

Decision on Monthly Board Meeting Day

Craig Wheatley moved to approve regular Board meetings be held on the second Tuesday of each month effective August 2006. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Sale of Thoreaus Cabin

Tim Bertling moved to approve the sale of Thoreaus cabin built by Riverside students by sealed bid. Gil Hagen seconded. The motion was amended to include designating the money be placed in the Riverside Building Fund. Motion carried.

 

Decision to Hold Special Meeting/Workshop

Melanie Staples moved to hold a special Board meeting/budget workshop on May 22, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the Boundary County Middle School Library for the purpose of having a budget workshop, personnel, alternative method of graduation, decision to publish the 2006-07 budget and the 2005-06 amended budgets, decision on the Tech II position and executive session. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

Sick Leave Bank

Tim Bertling moved to accept the sick leave bank report. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried. Exhibit 8

 

Sale of Fry Auditorium

The Board accepted by resolution the appraisal submitted by David Noonan in the amount of $79,700 for the Fry Auditorium and property. Exhibits 9 & 10

 

The Board approved by resolution the sale of the Fry Auditorium and land by sealed bid. Bids must be submitted to the district office no later than 2:00 p.m. June 7, 2006 at which time the bids will be opened. The Board can not sell below the appraised value. Exhibits 11 & 12

 

Donation of Gary Williams

Tim Bertling moved to accept the donation by Gary Williams of Mountain View Idaho LLC in the amount of which will be placed in the general fund. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

 

 

2006-07 Calendar

Tim Bertling moved to approve as the third and final reading the 2006-07 school calendar with the change in the Board meeting dates to the second Tuesday of each month starting with August, 2006 and with three payday corrections. Melanie Staples seconded. Motion carried. Exhibit 13

 

 

 

Walker Retainage

Dr. Bartling stated the school district’s attorney, Steven Meade, recommended paying the $10,000. retainage plus interest at $1.13 per day. A copy of the list of items still needing repaired/replaced was sent to the school district by Cory Trapp and has been sent to the attorney and Walker Construction. Discussion was held. Tim Bertling moved to release the retainage. Gil Hagen seconded. Some items have been taken care of, but Dr. Bartling stated that some things that were not turned in within twelve months after Walker Construction released the building to the district needs to take care of by the district. Justin Paine of Walker Construction will send an invoice for the retainage with the interest.  Motion carried.

 

8:45 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 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006 and returned at 10:10 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006.

 

Tim Bertling moved and Melanie Staples seconded to approve the following personnel items:

  1. Merle Dinning and Bill Munson as substitute bus drivers.
  2. Sharon Dirks as substitute custodian.
  3. Kip Cummings and Lacey Dinning as BCMS track coaches for the 2006 season. The salary, as per the negotiated salary schedule, will be split equally between the two coaches.
  4. Ellen Gatchell as a BFHS volunteer assistant track coach for the remainder of the 2006 season.
  5. Resignation of Steve Olson as elementary school counselor effective 8/31/06.
  6. Resignation of:
    1. Nancy Venard as computer lab assistant effective 6/1/06.
    2. Darcia Hummel as special education assistant effective 6/1/06.
  7. Michelle Hammond as maint/custodian at Mt. Hall elementary with three years experience, $9.55/hour, 40 hours per week with full benefits, effective 4/17/06.
  8. Summer school staff:
    1. Administrator – Dr. Don Bartling
    2. Lead Teacher – Jim Adamson
    3. English Teacher – Jim Adamson
    4. Social Studies Teacher – Jan Bayer
    5. Math – Harvey Brannigan if he accepts
    6. Science to be decided
  9. Ron Large as BCMS substitute custodian at $8.13 per hour, 40 hours per week effective 4/17/06.

Motion carried.

 

In-Lieu-of Transportation

Gil Hagen moved to approve in-lieu-of transportation for Michael Bean and Michele Thompson. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

 

Melanie Staples moved and Tim Bertling seconded to approve the following:

  1. Acceptance of the certified, classified and extracurricular evaluations,
  2. Contracts be issued to certified staff in line with grant funding, and letters be sent to those affected by the reduction of grant funds,
  3. The rehiring of classified staff as approved by their administrators/directors.

Motion carried.

 

Adjournment

10:18 p.m. Tim Bertling moved to adjourn. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

 

 

 

____________________________                            __________________________

Chairman John G. Lindberg                                          Clerk Diane M. Cartwright