PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT #301
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Schwartzman at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Palouse board members: John Leendertsen, Jerry Schwartzman, Paula, Echanove, Mike White, Patsy Dunning
Also Present:Superintendent Beverly Fox, Business Office Manager Patsy Dunning and Recorder Frankie Swinney
Guests:Marv Pillers, Janet Barstow, Alli Bennett, Neva Kuehner, Skip Wilson, Bill LaMunyan, Craig Cochran, Mike Cronk, and Roger Pennell.
Cancellation of warrants was added to the Consent Agenda as Item D.
John Leendertsen moved to accept the consent agenda and Mike White seconded the motion.
Accounts Payable: General Fund Vouchers 15589 – 15652, Warrants 26649 – 26712, $ 34,416.21, ASB Fund: Vouchers 2482 – 2502, Warrants 2482 – 2502 $6,937.04, May Payroll Warrants 26582 – 26648 $103,478.00, Payroll Taxes $25,417.03
The May 22, 2003 minutes were approved by a motion from Mike White and Paula Echanove. The motion passed unanimously.
Business Manager, Patsy Dunning presented the financial report.
Superintendent Bev Fox stated there is a mobile home in Palouse that could be rented for daycare use, but she has not heard from the city inspector as to what is required to pass inspection. The Department of Labor and Industries does not recommend mobile homes to be used as daycare facilities. Mrs. Fox reported she has an opportunity to purchase a new manufactured home for the proposed daycare at a reasonable price. This home would meet specifications and legal requirements by the city and for daycare licensing. The Canadian company would sell the home at the manufacturer’s cost. With delivery, site preparation, and placing it together, the cost would be approximately $50,00 - $57,000. Wendy O’Neill has received at letter from Palouse Building Inspector, Tom Boone, Sr. allowing this manufactured home to come into the City of Palouse. Mrs. Fox said the home could also be used for other purposes such as a classroom if they daycare would not prevail. It could not be used as a weight room due to the heavy weight upon the floor.
Supt. Fox said some advantages of having the daycare tied to the school is that the food program, janitorial staff, and secretarial staff is already established. This will add minimum time or work load to the existing staff. This is where you save money and proficiency. She ran some figures and believes the daycare would be financially sound. The daycare capacity is based on square footage. It would allow for 4 infants and 20 children ages 1-12.
There was discussion regarding a foundation of concrete runners or a concrete pad.
Mrs. Dunning said an offset would be that kids would come to our school that may not come here otherwise.
Mrs. Fox stated Schweitzer Engineering continues to state they have employees that would live here if we provided a daycare facility.
Superintendent Fox reported on the ongoing projects. The roof repair and handicap bathroom are on track.
Resolution 101 was approved on a motion from John Leendertsen and Mike White to cancel warrants: American West Bank Warrant #26524 $10,760.00, Empire Office Machines Warrant #26537 $638.99
Chairman Jerry Schwartzman asked for a recess to another room to discuss real estate at 7:28 p.m.
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m.
John Leendertsen stated the daycare would be an asset to the community. Mrs. Echanove added that it is not intended to be a moneymaker. There was discussion regarding pouring a concrete slab rather than concrete runners. If the slab was large enough, it could also serve as sidewalks. Jerry Schwartzman recommended setting an initial cap of $75,000 for this project.
Mrs. Dunning will check into a 5 or 10 year loan, depending on interest rates, and early payoff penalties.
Chairman Schwartzman recessed the regular meeting to closed session at 10:02 p.m.
The meeting entered into closed session at 10:09.
The regular meeting reconvened at 10:26.
The boards approved the superintendent’s contract on motions by John Leendertsen and Paula Echanove. The motion carried. The contract will be for the same amount as the 02-03 year. Employment is for a two year period, commencing July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2005. After one year, the administrative structure will be reviewed. If the cooperative chooses to return to a combined Superintendent, this contract will be re-evaluated.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Cronk at 7:37 p.m.
Present: Garfield board members, Mike Cronk, Roger Pennell, and Craig Cochran.
Also Present: Superintendent Beverly Fox, Principal Skip Wilson, Business Manager Patsy Dunning and Recorder Frankie Swinney.
Guests: Alli Bennett, Neva Kuehner, Janet Barstow, Bill Lamunyan, April Pfaff, and Debbie Anderson
There were no agenda revisions.
Roger Pennell and Craig Cochran moved to accept the consent agenda with the exception of two bills paid for principal ads and one for a revolving fund replenishment. Patsy will check into this. The motion carried.
Accounts Payable: General Fund: Vouchers 15471 – 15534, Warrants 39843 – 39906 $26,745.20, ASB Fund:Vouchers 651 –658, Warrants 651 – 658 $1,134.19, May Payroll Warrants39760 – 39842, $90,815.49, Payroll Taxes $23,035.01
The minutes for the May 29th meeting were approved by a motion from Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell. The motion passed.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning shared the budget status with the board members.
Superintendent Bev Fox reported on the projects. Richard Leinweber has made some contacts regarding roof prices, but has not heard back yet. If at all possible, we will try to keep the job local.
Mrs. Fox reported that another sprinkler has been ordered. They really save time for Richard and are used a lot.
Mr. Cronk felt Mr. Coles is entitled to a stipend for his duties as the ASB
advisor for 2002-2003.
Superintendent Fox stated that the new negotiated contract for 03-04 says it is a board decision whether the ASB advisorship is held by the principal. If not, if will be opened up as a position on a supplemental contract.
Roger Pennell made a motion to pay Mr. Coles 1/2 of $849.00 for his 2002-2003 duties as ASB advisor based on the 02-03 supplemental contract salary schedule. Roger’s motion was seconded by Craig Cochran. The motion carried.
Mike asked for a recess at 7:57 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 8:03 p.m.
Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell made a motion to approve Resolution #93 to cancel warrant #39718 to Empire Office Machines. The motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m.
PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT #301
GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
JOINT BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2003
The Garfield and Palouse School Board meetings were reconvened at 8:05 p.m. by Palouse board chairman, Jerry Schwartzman.
Present: Garfield board members Mike Cronk, Craig Cochran, and Roger Pennell. Palouse board members Jerry Schwartzman, Mike White, Paula Echanove, and John Leendertsen.
Also Present: Principal Bill LaMunyan, Principal Skip Wilson, Superintendent Beverly Fox, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Recorder Frankie Swinney.
Guests: Debbie Anderson, Neva Kuehner, April Pfaff, Alice Rockhill, Alli Bennett, Janet Barstow, Marv Pillers, and Neva Kuehner.
Agenda Revisions included additional hiring recommendations: Mary Hewes; before school program, Debbie Dawes; full time position as 2/3 combination teacher and PEP/Reading Specialist, and Kasey Kampster; MS Head Drama. Substitute pay was added to Item (D) under New Business. Student accident insurance and high school math adoption was added to the agenda under new business, items(F)and (G).
The May 22, 2003 minutes were approved by a Palouse motion from Mike White and Paula Echanove and a Garfield motion by Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell.
Mike Cronk and Craig Cochran moved to accept the hiring recommendation of Kasey Kampster as Middle School Head Drama coach. Neva Kuehner was approved as Garfield Business Office Assistant by motions from Roger Pennell and Craig Cochran. Mary Hewes will fill the before school program position on behalf of motions by Paula Echanove and Mike White. John Leendertsen and Mike White moved to accept the hiring of Debbie Dawes for the 2/3combination classroom and PEP/Reading Specialist. All motions passed unanimously.
Janelle Maricle submitted her resignation. Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell moved to accept her resignation. The motion carried.
The Travel Procedures and the Intimidation, Bullying, Harassment policies were approved by Palouse on motions form Paula Echanove and Mike White and Garfield motions from Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell.
Skip Wilson announced that Middle School Moving On went well.
Mr. Lamunyan stated that high school finals also went well.
John Leendertsen moved to approve the administrative cost-sharing for 2001-2002 as it was originally stated, providing we return to the 50/50 administrative split for 2002-2003. Paula Echanove seconded the motion. The motion carried with two ayes. Jerry Schwartman voted nay and Mike White abstained from voting.
There was discussion about cost sharing. The 50/50 administrative split would be similar to the 99-00 cost -sharing plan. Patsy Dunning clarified the superintendent salary would be split 50/50 and the two principals would be put together and split 50/50. Mike Cronk expressed concern that the superintendent salary is okay to be split 50/50 but the not the principals. It should be based on enrollment considering principals supervise kids and kids generate dollars. He felt it was fair for Palouse to pay a percent based on their student population and Garfield pay a percent based on their student population.
Mr. Cronk made a motion to table cost-sharing in order to confer with board members Jill Palmer and Warren Neal. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Mr. Cronk asked Patsy Dunning to work up a spread sheet for the 2002-2003 based on Mr. Leendertsen’s proposal. Mrs. Fox asked for clarification and it was confirmed that the Palouse board has the option to rescind its motion after seeking input from Kent Keller.
The Handbook/Athletic Code Changes for 2003-2004 were approved after discussion by motions from Palouse Board members, Mike White and John Leendertsen and Garfield Board members, Mike Cronk and Craig Cochran. The motions carried unanimously.
John Leendertsen made a motion to approve 2003-2004 fees with the exception of no Activity Fee. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion and the motion carried. Mike Cronk moved to accept the motion and Craig Cochran seconded for the Garfield Board.
Both boards approved the inservice and waiver days on calendars for 03-04, 04-05, and 05-06. Mike Cronk made a motion to accept the calendar and Roger Pennell seconded the motion. John Leendertsen and Paula Echanove made a motion for the Palouse Board to accept the calendar. The motion carried.
Mrs. Fox made recommendations for 2002-2003 salaries. Certificated Substitute pay would increase from $80.00/day to $85.00. She recommended that the board accept the certificated state salary schedule for 03-04. Darlene Perkins Food Service contract will be increased from 185 days to 190 days. Alli Bennett’s Athletic Director contract will be placed on the supervisor’s schedule. The supervisors will not receive any raises. Classified will receive schedule step increases, but no percentage increase on their base salaries as per the state decision. Extracurricular and Supplemental contracts would reflect a change in the certificated base, so they will see an increase in salaries. John Leendertsen made a motion to approve the recommendation and Mike White seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mike Cronk and Craig Cochran made motions to accept Mrs. Fox’s recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reached a consensus to give their negotiators the latitude to increase Supplemental Contracts to the following percentages: FFA 40.0%, FCCLA 20.0%, AV 10.0%, Jazz Band 4.0%, Destination Imagination 6.36%, Knowledge Bowl 4.0%
Marv Pillers had concerns about activity route pay for bus drivers. Mrs. Fox suggested Mr. Pillers contact the Classified Association.
Superintendent Fox recommended we stay with Myers, Stevens, and Tuohy for student accident insurance. This is the same company we have dealt with in the past and is recommended by Canfield and Associates. Jerry Schwartzman and Mike White moved to accept the student accident insurance and Craig Cochran and Roger Pennell made the same motion for the Garfield Board. Both boards passed the motion unanimously.
Mr. LaMunyan reported he has one parent and five staff members who have signed off on the new math textbooks. He will get the final signatures for the textbook review committee. The Algebra I, II, Pre-calculus, and Calculus textbooks will cost $8400.00 and are published by Prentice Hall. Mike Cronk and Roger Pennell made motions to accept the Math Textbook adoption. John Leendertsen and Paula Echanove made the same motion for the Palouse board. The motions carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fox had no superintendent announcements.
Chairman Jerry Schwartzman adjourned the meeting at 9:35p.m.