August 30, 2007
Regular Board Meeting
Board Chairman, Val Fisher, called the Palouse Board to order at 7:05 PM.
In Attendance: Val Fisher, John Leendertsen, Mike White, Mike Dymkoski, Darin Watkins, Ken Renstrom, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, John Orfe, and Rusty Jamison
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Angie Griner
Resolutions #138-139 were added to the Consent Agenda. Resolution #140 was added as item A under New Business.
Accounts Payable: General Fund: Vouchers 18627-18667 and Warrants 33708-33748 in the amount of $21,605.99. ASB Fund: Vouchers 3148-3156 and Warrants 3148-3156 in the amount of $2,601.49.
Capitol Projects: Voucher 138 and Warrant 138 in the amount of $2,145.22.
Payroll: Warrants 33448-33536 in the amount of $120,679.69. Electronic Transfer of Federal Withholding and Social Security in the amount of $30,556.97.
It was moved by John Leendertsen and seconded by Mike White to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the July 2007 meeting, special board meeting, Resolutions #138-139, and accounts payable. Motion passes.
Mike White moved and Mike Dymkoski seconded to approve Resolution #140 as written. Motion passes.
The Palouse Board was called to recess at 7:15 PM. The Palouse Board reconvened at 8:30 PM.
Superintendent/Principal Fox updated the Board on the progress of the upper gym. John Leendertsen stated that he really had misgivings about the direction the repair is going. Mike Dymkoski said that Joe Skelton had good explanations as to where he believed the moisture was coming from.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox reported on the summer maintenance projects including new countertops in library, new paint in elementary classrooms and halls. Mike Dymkoski commented on the great work Rick McKinney does on the football field.
Darin Watkins suggested marking the payment of the gym bleachers to thank the voters. Discussion was held concerning having a special half time at a home basketball game. John Leendertsen stated that an article should also be put in the newspapers to thank those patrons who do not attend sporting events. The Board stated that the bleachers are used for a wide variety of events including graduation, concerts as well as sporting events.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox discussed the HVAC service agreement with DIVCO. Mrs. Fox stated that a large amount of bills last year from DIVCO came from the HVAC system in the upper gym, which is not covered by the service contract.
With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Garfield School District #302
August 30, 2007
Board Chairman, Ken Renstrom, called the Garfield Board to order at 7:15 PM.
In Attendance: Ken Renstrom, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, Rusty Jamison, John Orfe, Val Fisher, John Leendertsen, Mike White, Mike Dymkoski, and Darin Watkins
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells, Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Angie Griner
Resolutions #120 and #121 were added to the Consent Agenda. Item A, Item A, Oath of Office, was added under New Business item A.
Accounts Payable: General Fund: Vouchers 39635-39663 and Warrants 46188-46216 in the amount of $35,323.51.
ASB: Vouchers 934-937 and Warrants 934-937 in the amount of $367.31.
Capitol Projects: Voucher 7 and Warrant 7 in the amount of $31,811.78.
Payroll: Warrants 46060-46126 in the amount of $105,877.02. Electronic transfer of Federal withholding and social security in the amount of $24,246.09.
It was moved by Craig Cochran and seconded by John Orfe to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of the July 2007 meeting, accounts payable, and resolutions #120 and #121. Motion passes.
Board Chairman Ken Renstrom swore Mr. Zane Wells into office as Superintendent of the Garfield School District #302.
Business Manager, Frankie Swinney, read the financial report to the Board.
Superintendent/Principal Zane wells updated the Board on the completion of the floor tile project.
With there being no further business the meeting was called to recess at 7:30 PM.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
August 30, 2007
Board Chairman, Val Fisher, called the Joint Board to order at 7:30 PM.In Attendance: Val Fisher, John Leendertsen, Mike White, Mike Dymkoski, Darin Watkins, Ken Renstrom, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, John Orfe, and Rusty Jamison
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Zane Wells, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Angie Griner
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda: Approval of Roger Guiney as MS Volunteer Basketball Coach Approval of Amy Huesser for Co-Junior Class Advisor The following items were added to New Business: Approval of beverage price increase Item B enrollment discussion
Craig Cochran moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the Joint July Board meeting the hiring of Stacia Palmer / Fall and Winter Cheerleader Advisor, Phil Weagraff and Bob Wolf / Year-round Minor Maintenance, Amy Huesser for Co-Junior Class Avisor. Volunteer approval of Robin Woltering / Fall and Winter Cheerleader Advisor, Bob Wolf, Michael Lawson, Ron Redman as HS FB Volunteers, Steven Holbrook and Roger Guiney MS Girls Basketball Volunteers, and the resignation of Angie Griner as MS Assistant Volleyball Coach and MS Para-educator. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
The District Superintendent/Principals each gave brief oral reports to the Boards.
After discussion, Ken Renstrom moved to approve the price increase of beverages through the school food service program from $0.25 to $0.30. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Motion passes. Yehs-8 NO-1.
Superintendent/Principal Fox discussed enrollment issues with the Joint Board. The first official count day will be the fourth school day in September. The Board was reminded that head count numbers are not what funding is based on. Funding is driven by FTE. Superintendent/Principal Fox stated that Kindergarten students are counted as .5FTE.
The Joint Board was called to recess at 8:20 PM.