Garfield School District #302 - Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2004
Board Chairman Craig Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Roger Pennell, Jill Palmer, Rusty Jamison, and Ken Renstrom
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, and Reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Marv Pillers, Alli Bennett
There were no changes in the Agenda
ASB: Warrants 700-706 Voucher 700-706 $2,455.25
Payroll: Warrants 40901-40975 $95,872.01
Rusty Jamison made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Roger Pennell seconded the motion. Motion passed.
With there being no changes to note in the minutes Roger Pennell moved to accept the minutes of the February 26, 2004 meeting. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan gave a brief overview of the financial report.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan gave his recommendation of Lisa Allen for a 7hr. Classified Aide position.
The M.S. Track Assistant recommendation will be moved and acted upon at the Joint Board Meeting.
Roger Pennell moved to hire Lisa Allen for the 7 hr. Classified Aide position. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Vote taken. Motion passes unanimously.
Mr. LaMunyan presented to the Board a plan for usage of the I-728 money. Currently the money is used to fund a .5fte teaching position in the combined K-1 classroom. Mr. LaMunyan proposed that there be no change in the way the money will be used from last year.Rusty Jamison moved to accept the I-728 plan. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan has a tour of the building and grounds planned for the May meeting. Mr.LaMunyan stated that it would be a good time for the Board to ask questions or give ideas on the building or grounds.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan’s contract will be reviewed at the April meeting.
The Garfield meeting was called to recess at 7:22 P.M. The Garfield Board meeting was reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
Rusty Jamison moved to approve Resolution #99 canceling warrants. Roger Pennell seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ken Renstrom moved to approve hand written warrant #40976. Roger Pennell seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Discussion by Board members concerning the Food Services position for the 2004-2005 school year. No action taken at this time.
With there being no further business, Jill Palmer made a motion to adjourn at 10:08 P.M. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Board Chairman Kent Keller called the Palouse Board meeting to order at 6:40 P.M.
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Paula Echanove, John Leedertsen, and Mike White
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, Reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Marv Pillers, Van Thompson, and Alli Bennett
There were no changes in agenda.
Accounts Payable
General Fund: Warrants 27909-27969 Vouchers 35966-36031 $68,478.98
ASB: Warrants 2597-2617 Vouchers 2597-2617 $4,665.28
Payroll: Warrants 27758-27839 $128,654.90
Paula Echanove turned in her resignation as School Board member position #2. Her resignation will be effective as of April 30, 2004. Board Chairman, Kent Keller, expressed the Board’s appreciation to Paula for her service.
Mike White made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passes.
A brief summary was given to the board on cost sharing by Superintendent/Principal Fox.
There was a brief discussion over enrollment and staffing numbers.Mrs. Fox shared with the Board several options of companies and packages for the new bleachers. It was moved by Paula Echanove to approve Interkal as the company to purchase bleachers from. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The meeting was called to recess at 8:00 P.M.
The Board reconvened at 9:55 P.M.
There was discussion over the Board Position Appointment of Position #2. This opening will be sent out in letters to Key Communicators and in the Boomerang Newspaper.
The meeting went into Executive Session at 10:04 P.M.
The Palouse Regular Board meeting reconvened at 10:25 P.M. John Leendertsen moved to renew Superintendent Fox’s contract to be effective for the 2004-2006 school years. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passes.
It was moved by John Leendertsen and seconded by Paula Echanove to approve Resolution #108. (hand written warrant)
Motion passes.
The March 25, 2004 Palouse Board Meeting was adjourned at
10:28 P.M.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
Regular Joint Board Meeting
March 25, 2004
Craig Cochran called the Joint Board meeting to order at 8:09 P.M.
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Roger Pennell, Jill Palmer, Ken Renstrom, Rusty Jamison, Kent Keller, Mike White, Paula Echanove, and John Leendertsen.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Marv Pillers, Alli Bennett, and Van Thompson
Mr. LaMunyan added the following items to the Agenda.Item G: a presentation by Alli Bennett of Athletic Handbooks Item H: M.S. Assistant Track Coach recommendation.Item I: Volunteer Track Coach approval
It was moved by Jill Palmer and seconded by Ken Renstrom to accept the minutes of the February 26, 2004 Joint meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Van Thompson presented to the Board’s an overview of a field trip he will be taking the 8th graders on this spring. The field trip will be a two day trip filled with historical stops. The focus of the trip is the expansion West of the Nez Perce Indians. Each student will be required to write two opinion papers, take GPS readings, keep a journal, take pictures, write a summary of the trip and make a Power Point presentation to the class.
Principal Heeg reported on the following clubs and activities: Gar-Pal FFA team had several participants qualify for District competition. The Knowledge Bowl team will be headed to State competition on March 27th.The Gar-Pal High School Drama Club, coached by Britt Heisel and assisted by Maggie Breshears, will perform “The Duck Variations” at 7:00 P.M. on April 1st and 2nd.On April 14th the FCCLA will be sending several members to State competition in Wenatchee.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox added that Grandparent/Special Person day would be held April 2nd, 2004 at the Palouse Elementary.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan reported to the Joint Boards that our Reach for the Stars Book Fair would be held on March 26th. The Elementary students will be viewing the movie, “Finding Nemo” on the 26th as well. This movie is a reward for those students meeting their A.R. goals.
Grandparents/Special Person Day will be held at the Garfield Elementary on April 2nd from 9:30 until approximately noon.
The resignations of Alli Bennett and Darlene Perkins were read to the Boards. Craig Cochran expressed the Board’s appreciation of all the years of service the two ladies have given to the Districts. John Leendertsen moved to accept the resignations, with regrets, for the Palouse Board. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ken Renstrom made a motion to accept the resignations for the Garfield Board. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passed.
There was discussion over the Draft copy of the Co-op procedures document. After discussion Jill Palmer made a motion to table accepting the Draft until the April meeting. Mike White seconded the motion. Vote taken, motion carried.
Kent Keller suggested that any ideas on the Board Operating ProceduresDraft be circulated this month via E-mail. There will be more discussion at the next Joint Board meeting.
Jill Palmer asked that all Board evaluations be handed into her by April15th, 2004. Jill will have the results compiled by the April meeting.
An informational document was reviewed over by the Boards, which shows the current usage and conditions of our fleet vehicles and anticipated replacement dates. Alli Bennett reviewed with the Boards a copy of the newly revised Athletic Handbook
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan recommended Shelly Nawash for theAssistant Track Coach position. Jill Palmer motioned to approve Miss Nawash for the positon. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Scott Kent was recommended for a volunteer track coaching postion. Mr. Kent will be working with both M.S. and H.S. track participants. Ken Renstom moved to accept Mr. Kent for the volunteer positon. Roger Pennell seconded the motion. Motion passed.
John Leendertsen moved to approve Mr. Kent for the volunteer postion. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passed.
With there being no further business the Joint Board meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.