Palouse School District #301
June 28, 2007
In Attendance: Val Fisher, Mike White, John Leendertsen, Mike Dymkoski, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, John Orfe
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, incoming Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Greg Castellaw, Angie Griner
Val Fisher called the Palouse Board to order at 7:15 PM.
Accounts Payable:General Fund: Vouchers: 18528-18582 Warrants: 33393-33447 in the amount of $35,127.72 Capital Projects: Vouchers: 133-134 Warrants: 133-134 in the amount of $2,119.30 ASB: Voucher3129-3142 Warrants 3129-3142 in the amount of $6,318.84 Payroll: Warrants:33254-33336 in the amount of $115,528.49 Electronic withholding in the amount of $24,037.41
Mike White moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the May 24, 2007 Board meeting. Mike Dymkoski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Palouse Board was called to recess at 7:20 PM.
The Palouse Board reconvened at 9:20 PM.
The Palouse Board asked Mrs. Swinney if she would give both Boards a tutorial on how to read the financial status report at a joint meeting.
With there being no further business the Palouse board was adjourned at 9:42 PM.
Garfield School District #302
June 28, 2007
Item VII was stricken from the Agenda.
Accounts Payable: General Fund: Voucher numbers: 39551-39597, Warrant numbers: 45901-45947 in the amount of $33,738.45
ASB: Voucher numbers: 926-931,Warrant numbers: 926-931in the amount of $700.75
Payroll: Warrant numbers 45828-45900 in the amount of $106,253.65
It was moved by Paul Hendrickson and seconded by John Orfe to approve the Consent Agenda as presented including the minutes of the May 24, 2007 meeting. Motion carried.
The financial report was presented to the Board.
Incoming Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells presented the summer maintenance update for Mr. LaMunyan who was unable to attend. The following items are currently being worked on: Minor roof replacement above the stage area near kitchen Tile replacement in upper and lower hallway. The sub flooring is also being replaced. Richard will be doing some outside touch-up painting of the building. Elementary Library will be receiving new carpet and a new paint job. Painting is scheduled for the 2nd week of July.
There were no Superintendent Announcements at this time.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
June 28, 2007
In Attendance: Val Fisher, Mike White, John Leendertsen, MikeDymkoski, Darin Watkins, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, John Orfe
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, incoming Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Sue Redman, Tim Coles, Angie Griner
Val Fisher called the Joint Board to order at 7:45 PM.
The resignations of Penny Weagraff from Transportation dispatch and Joel Aosved from bus driving was added to the Consent Agenda.
Craig Cochran moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the following items: RESIGNATIONS: Carol Nelson-Co-NHS, Co-JR. Class Advisor Cindy Arland-Head HS Drama Crystal Bailey-Asst. HS Drama Doc Kimble-Bus Driver Marv Pillers Transportation Supervisor Penny Weagraff- Transportation Dispatch Joel Aosved-Bus Driver HIRING:Amy Heusser- HS English/PE, Approval of minutes from the May 24th, 2007 Joint Board meeting, Approval of the June 12th Special Board Meeting. Val Fisher seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox and incoming Superintendent/PrincipalZane Wells reported summer maintenance projects currently underway at both school buildings.
Sue Redman asked the Board to approve new Palouse Elementary Reading curriculum from Harcourt at a cost of approximately $9,000.00. Ms. Redman stated that this truly is a complete Language Arts program. It includes reading, phonics, grammar and spelling. It was moved by Mike Dymkoski to adopt the curriculum. Darin Watkins seconded the motion. Motion carries.
Tim Coles presented HS Social Studies Textbooks for adoption. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill for US History, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill for World History, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill for World Geography, and Direct media for Washington State History. The cost of adopting the new curriculum would be approximately $5,200.00. It was moved by Paul Hendrickson and seconded by Mike Dymkoski to approve the adoption of HS Social Studies Textbooks. Motion carried.
Tim Coles gave a presentation on High School Athletics. Mr. Coles said they are currently looking at ways to generate funds for the Athletic programs. The 2007-2008 budget is in place for the school year. Tim touched on the uniform replacement schedule and stated that Track got new uniforms this year.
Mr. Coles presented the WIAA audit findings. 3 out of 5 coaches were not certified WIAA coaches. Mr. Coles and Mrs. Griner have worked together and will be offering a workshop through the WIAA to get these coaches certified. The two districts will split the cost of the training.
Mrs. Griner gave a presentation on MS Athletics. She stated that although the numbers are low for football we are still planning on having enough for a team. New mouth guards have been purchased for football. They are proven to reduce the risk of concussions. Each player will receive a mouth guard at the beginning of the season. If they need to replace the mouth guard it will be at the players expense. Mrs. Griner touched base on academic eligibility and absences for athletes.
With there being no further business the Joint meeting was called to recess at 9:10 PM.