Board Chairman, Craig Cochran, called the regular Board meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
Also in attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner Guests: Kurt Kimberling, Cindy Kimberling, Janet Barstow, and Richard Leinweber
There were no revisions to the Agenda.
Accounts Payable General Fund Voucher 15868-15912 Warrants 40724-40768 $36,253.24 General Fund – Voucher Register #2 Voucher 15913-15925Warrants 40842-40854 $1,055.00 ASB Vouchers 683-690 $2,476.76 Payroll Warrants 40653-40723 $21,631.78
It was moved by Rusty Jamison and seconded by Ken Renstrom to accept the minutes as written of the December 18, 2004 meeting.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the Financial Report to the Garfield Board.
Chairman, Craig Cochran, stated that at the February 26, 2004 meeting the
Board will meet in Executive Session to go over the results of the
Superintendent Evaluations.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan invited the Board to a special Recognition Dinner to honor past Board members Warren Neal and Mike Cronk. The dinner will be held on February 22, 2004 at Cher’s Restaurant in Garfield starting at 5:00 P.M. Mr. LaMunyan will be sending out invitations, those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan thanked each of the Garfield Board members for their contribution to our school and our children. He presented the Board members with special Certificates of Appreciation. There were no future agenda items at this time.
With there being no further business the Board meeting was recessed at 7:15
P.M.
Palouse School District #301
Regular Board Meeting
January 29, 2004
Board Chairman, Kent Keller, called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Mike White, John Leendertsen, Jerry Schwartzman and Paula Echanove.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner. Guests: Kurt and Cindy Kimberling, Tim Coles, Janet Barstow, Richard Leinweber, Buddy Carter, Kasey Kampster, and Sheri Partch.
Mrs. Fox included a list of facility project updates to the Board notebooks Superintendent Fox asked to include resignations after hiring on the Consent Agenda
Accounts Payable General Fund:Voucher number 16068-16140 Warrants 27608-27680 $59,455.01
ASB:Voucher number 2566-2577 $5,504.75
December payroll:Warrant number 27533-27607 $116,197.92
John Leendertsen moved to accept December Accounts Payable. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mike White moved to accept the minutes of the December 18, 2003 meeting. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Toshia Smith was recommended for the H.S. Assistant Softball Coach.
The Board was asked to accept the resignations of Maggie Breshears and Wilma Larson.
Jerry Schwartzman made the motion to accept the hiring of Ms. Smith and the resignations of the two daycare workers. Mike white seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the Financial Report to the Board.
Superintendent/Principal Fox handed out certificates of Recognition to the Board members and thanked them for the many contributions they make to our schools.
Mr. Tim Coles shared with the Board a sample letter to be sent home to the senior parents concerning the Senior Trip. Mrs. Fox asked for Board approval of the Senior Trip. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve the plans of the Senior Trip. John Leendertsen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox stated that the Northeast corner of the new gym floor is “cupping” due to the water damage. Mrs. Fox has sent a package of the continuing problems to the bond company. A fan has been set up to blow in the holes of the Volleyball standards to try to dry out water that has become trapped under the floor itself.
Mrs. Fox handed out a list of projects that will be worked on in the future.
Along with facility projects was a list of rotation schedules for copiers, vehicles, doors, and maintenance on the roof.
The meeting was called to recess at 8:05 P.M.
Palouse School District #302
January 29, 2004
Craig Cochran called the regular Joint Board meeting to order at 8:08 P.M.
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Ken Renstrom, Rusty Jamison, Jerry Schwartzman, Kent Keller, Paula Echanove, John Leendertsen, and Mike White.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Sheri Partch, Cindy Kimberling, Kurt Kimberling, Janet Barstow, Kasey Kampster, Michael Morgan, Tim Coles, and Buddy Carter.
Mr. Buddy Carter handed out a draft of the Garfield Palouse FFA Trap Shooting Permission Slip. The packet included Trap Shooting rules, guidelines, and a hold harmless agreement.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan asked that Item D, parent concern by Sherry Partch, be added under New Business.
It was moved by Jerry Schwartzman and seconded by Ken Renstrom to accept the minutes as written of the December 18, 2004 meeting.
Kasey Kampster gave a brief overview of the Middle School Drama program. Ms. Kampster ended up with 23 kids participating as actors and 3 stagehands. The play chosen this year was entitled, “The Last Gladiator.” Enough kids participated to have 2 sets of actors. Practices were held four nights a week for five weeks. The play was performed right before Christmas and was very well attended. Mr. LaMunyan congratulated Ms. Kampster on a very successful first year as Drama instructor.
Mr. LaMunyan included a copy of his Principal’s report in the Board notebooks.
Mr. Heeg reported to the Boards that Mr. Griner is in the final four for National Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs. Carol Nelson has been accepted to be published in the English Journal.
Mrs. Fox introduced Mr. Michael Morgan, H.S. Principal of Colfax. Mr. Morgan was invited to come to the meeting to give an overview of their program and answer any questions the Board may have. Mrs. Fox also had a short video that showed how Trap Shooting events are held and some of the safety guidelines that are followed at shoots. Mr. Morgan reported to the Board that they have many students participate in FFA Trap Shooting that do not participate in any other school events. Mr. Morgan also pointed out that this is a costly sport and that participants are responsible for providing their own gun, clay pigeons, and ammunition. He did say that often the local gun clubs will apply for grants from the NRA to help defray costs for students. Mr. Carter told the Boards that firearms would be transported in a separate private vehicle to shooting events. Mr. Carter brought an example of a breach lock that would be placed on the firearms before transportation. While the lock is in place the firearm cannot be discharged. All guns will also be required to be transported in hard cases.
Kent Keller stated to the Palouse Board that an action needed to be made. After discussion on the subject Kent Keller asked if anyone would like to make a motion. Jerry Schwartzman made a motion to add Trap Shooting to the FFA activities. John Leendertsen seconded the motion. Vote taken, 4 ayes, 1nay. Motion passes.
Mr. LaMunyan asked that the parent concern be moved up in the agenda. All agreed.
Sherry Partch addressed the Joint Board about her concern with having sports practices on nights that the activities bus will not run due to bad roads. She felt this puts kids at risk and asked the Board’s to take a look at their current policies where this is concerned. Craig Cochran said that the Administration would talk this over and come back at a later date to talk to the Board.
The Board Retreat will be held February 14th at the Hawthorn Inn in Pullman starting at 8:00 A.M. and should conclude around 4:00 P.M. Mr. LaMunyan asked that the Technology and Transportation positions be added to the Agenda for that meeting.
Mrs. Fox reported that the final draft of the Classified Contract is complete. Mrs. Fox and Mr. LaMunyan have looked the contract over and feel comfortable with the final draft. Mrs. Fox said that we need final approval from both Boards. John Leendertsen moved for the Palouse Board to approve the Classified Contract. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Vote taken, motion passed unanimously. Rusty Jamison moved to accept the Classified Contract for the Garfield Board. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. LaMunyan announced that there will be a special recognition dinner at 5:00 P.M. February 22, 2004 at Cher’s restaurant to publicly thank Warren Neal and Mike Cronk for their many years of service on the school board.
Mrs. Fox announced that they should hear by the middle of March the winner of the National Teacher of the Year. They will not be able to announce anything until the week of April 19th, when the President of the United States makes an official announcement.
There were no future Agenda items announced at this time.
The meeting was called Adjourned at 9:50 P.M.