Palouse School District #301
Regular Board Meeting
April 29, 2004
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Paula Echanove, Jerry Schwartzman, and Mike White.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Marv Pillers, Karen Fealy, Becky Brink, Val Fisher, Kathy Wilson, Mickie Sell, Kirsten Peters, Andrea Penn, Nick Burgess, Heather Bolyard, Vanessa Lopez, and Annie Manning.
The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Kent Keller at 7:05 P.M.
Organization of Notebooks
Kent Keller asked to have brief statements from guests added as an item under New Business. Mr. Keller asked that item VIII be stricken from the Agenda.
Accounts Payable
General Fund: Vouchers 16273-16352, Warrants 28061-28140 $53,153.08, A.S.B. Vouchers 2618-2633, Warrants 2618-2633 $3,207.07, Payroll Warrants 27970-28060 $122,420.26
Paula Echanove moved, Mike White seconded the motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed.
Jerry Schwartzman moved to accept the minutes of the March 25, 2004 meeting as written. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Fealey addressed the School Board concerning events occurring during Grandparent/Special Person Day.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning shared the financial report.
Resolutions 110 and 111 were read canceling warrants. Jerry Schwartzman moved to adopt the Resolutions. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Superintendent/Principal Fox requested that the Board approve the I-728 plan. Mike White made a motion to accept the plan as written. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal Fox reported that the new bleachers should be shipped on July 15, 2004 and ready to be installed by the last part of July or the first of August. A spreadsheet was reviewed by the Board which showed when levy money will be coming in and when the expenditures will be due. Payments to the bank will be due twice yearly and will be timed with the collection of taxes.
The Palouse Board was called to Executive Session at 7:30 P.M. The Palouse Board returned to open session at 8:00 P.M.
Paula Echanove and Mike White moved to table interviews and making a Board appointment for the position being vacated by Paula Echanove until the May meeting. Motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
Garfield School District #302
Regular Board Meeting
April 29, 2004
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Jill Palmer, Roger Pennell, Rusty Jamison and Ken Renstrom. Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning and Reporter Neva Kuehner. Guests: Marv Pillers, Kirsten Peters, Mickie Sell, Becky Brink, Val Fisher, Andrea Penn, Nick Burgess, Heather Bolyard, Vanessa Lopez, Annie Manning,
Board Chairman Craig Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.
Organization of Notebooks
Craig Cochran asked the Board to move item C under New Business to the bottom of the Business Agenda.
Accounts Payable - General Fund: Vouchers 16014-16063, Warrants 41093-41142 $30,737.24, A.S.B Vouchers 707-714, Warrants 707-714 $2,199.03, Payroll: Warrants 41018-41092 $91,440.20
Jill Palmer moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Roger Pennell moved to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2004 meeting as written.
Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning shared the financial report with the Board.
Item B: Discussion “operating procedures” will be moved to the Joint Board meeting.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan asked for the board’s approval of the AHERA 3 year plan. This plan has specific guidelines for working on asbestos present in our building. Presently Richard Leinweber is the only one that has authorization to work on the asbestos. Ken Renstrom moved to accept the AHERA plan. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The Garfield Board went to Executive Session at 7:45 P.M. to discuss the Superintendent’s contract.
After returning to open session at 7:55 P.M. the consensus was to increase Bill LaMunyan’s salary by $2,500.00. A contract for that amount will be at the May meeting for approval. The raise will take effect on July 1, 2004.
With there being no further business the Garfield meeting was adjourned at 8:00
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
Regular Joint Meenting
April 29, 2004
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Mike White, John Leendertsen, Paula Echanove, Jerry Schwartzman, Craig Cochran, Jill Palmer, Roger Pennell, Rusty Jamison and Ken Renstrom.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Marv Pillers, Kirsten Peters, Val Fisher, Mickie Sell, Becky Manning, Andrea Penn, Nick Burgess, Vanessa Lopez, and Annie Manning.
Flag Salute
Introductions
Board Chairman Kent Keller called the meeting to order at 8:02. Superintendent Fox announced that this would be the last Board meeting for Paula Echanove and invited everyone to enjoy cake and coffee with Paula. Board Chairman Kent Keller thanked Paula for all her years of service to the District and to the Cooperative.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox asked that item C be added under Consent Agenda. John Leendertsen moved to accept the minutes of the March 29, 2004 JointBoard meeting. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Hiring recommendation of Skip Wilson for the M.S. Baseball Assistant coach and the resignation of Alice Rockhill were moved to New Business.
Program Sharing
Andrea Penn, Nick Burgess, and Heather Bolyard shared their Smoothie Bar project with the Board. The group gave a brief summary of their responsibilities in running the small business and the financial rewards they have earned from the cart. Vanessa Lopez and Annie Manning displayed their project for the Board. Vanessa and Annie have put together a presentation board that represents all FCCLA members and the projects they are affiliated with. We have several FCCLA members headed to National Competition, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois.
Board Chairman Kent Keller called for a five-minute recess at 8:30 P.M. for refreshments
Principal Steve Heeg reported to the Boards that the Jr. Prom, held in Spokane on April 17th, went very smoothly. The FFA Ag Mechanics took 4th place at State competition in Walla WallaThe FCCLA members participated in State competition April 14th-16th in Wenatchee. Five members will now go to National competition this summer in Chicago.Eight FFA students have qualified for State competition.
On April 26th an informational meeting was held for parents and students concerning the Advanced Placement/Running Start programs.
Mr. LaMunyan’s report
Mr. LaMunyan said that our Garfield students did very well at this years Speech, Spelling and Math competition. Our Middle School Spring sports are under way with very good turnout in both Track and Baseball.
Superintendent/Principal Fox and LaMunyan reported that the 01-03 Palouse and Garfield District audits were completed. The Districts had zero findings. Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan said that the leadership that comes from Patsy Dunning is great.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan recommended Skip Wilson for Assistant M.S. Baseball coach. Rusty Jamison moved to hire Mr. Wilson. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Mrs. Fox read a resignation from Mrs. Rockhill. Mrs. Rockhill will be retiring from the Palouse School District. John Leendertsen moved to accept the resignation with many thanks for her service. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion carries with thanks from the Board.
There is a draft copy in the Board notebooks. Kent Keller and Craig Cochran feel like the Co-op plan is ready as written. Craig moved to adopt the Co-op plan for 04-05. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Jill Palmer stated that Kent and Craig should be commended for all their work on the Co-op plan. Vote taken, motion passes. An official copy will be placed in each Board member’s notebook.
There has been no progress made in the Board Operation Procedures. Kent Keller asked if we should set a target date for accomplishing the draft or if we should let it ride at this time. Kent Keller said that they would be asking for input from all Board members.
Jill Palmer compiled the numbers for the Board evaluations. Craig Cochran compiled the comments. A copy of the findings is in the Board notebooks.
Superintendent/Principal Fox went over the new State laws concerning graduation requirements with the Boards.
Marv Pillers has the Technology Plan ready to be submitted. A copy of this plan is included in the Board notebooks. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve the Technology Plan as written. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Principal Steve Heeg reviewed the High School Academic Intervention Plan with the Boards.
The Boards examined a sample High School schedule for next year. The schedule is being modified in order to incorporate WASL remedial classes. The schedule reflects a change of a six period a day schedule instead of a five period day. Kent Keller asked if we needed to take action at this meeting. Mrs. Fox said that we could table the action until the student handbooks are brought to the Board. Craig Cochran moved to table the action until such time. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passes.
The Boards discussed cost sharing payment procedures. Business Manager Patsy Dunning felt that when at all possible it is best to pay in one lump sum. If the amount owed to a district is large and would cause a financial burden to pay in one lump sum then the Boards need to go back to the table to discuss a payment schedule. John Leendertsen made a motion that cost sharing will be paid in full in a timely fashion after cost sharing is determined except where it causes a financial burden to which it will be brought to the Joint Boards for discussion. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. All ayes, motion passes.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning said that we need a motion to accept Palouse Resolution #109 and Garfield Resolution #100 to create a Small Works Roster. Jerry Schwartzman moved to accept Palouse’s Resolution #109. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. Motion passes. Jill Palmer made the motion for Garfield to accept Resolution #100. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox stated that next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. All staff members will be recognized.
With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.