September 30, 2004
Regular Board Meeting
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Roger Pennell, Jill Palmer, Rusty Jamison, Ken Renstrom
Also in Attendance:Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, Reporter Neva Kuehner
Chairman Craig Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
General Fund Voucher #16234-16300 Warrant #41674-41740 $62,788.23
ASB: Voucher #731-73 Warrant #731-734 $2,271.60
Payroll: Warrant #41610-41673 $88,056.45
Ken Renstrom moved to approve Accounts Payable, Rusy Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passes.
With a motion from Ken Renstrom and second from Roger Pennell the minutes of the August meeting were approved.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the financial report to the Board and answered questions from the Board.
Superintendent LaMunyan stated that he had signed the American Red Cross “statement of agreement” This agreement allows the Red Cross to use the school facility as a shelter in case of a natural disaster.
With there being no further business the meeting was called to recess at 7:18 P.M.
September 30, 2004
Regular Board Meeting
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Val Fisher, Mike White
Also in Attendance: Superintendent Bev Fox, Business Manager Patsy Dunning and Reporter Neva Kuehner
Chairman Kent Keller called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M.
The hiring of Sarah Morrison for a Child Care position was stricken from the Consent Agenda.
Accounts Payable
General Fund: Voucher #16569-16637 Warrant #28754-28822 $62,986.83
ASB: Voucher #2680-2687 Warrant #2680-2687 $3,711.37
Payroll: Warrant# 28688-28753 $117,256.77
Kent Keller asked that a revision be made to the August Board minutes. Kent stated that the Palouse Board discussed preparation of a brochure to be distributed to the public to promote the District and the meeting was recessed at 8:00 P.M.
Superintendent Fox recommended the hiring of Darlene Brantner as a Pre-School aide, Sherry Wilson, and Lisa Askins as Child Care Workers, and Knowledge Bowl Coach and Co-Sophomore Advisor: Nole Akins.
Mike White move to approve the Consent Agenda. Val Fisher seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the financial report to the Board.
Val Fisher reported that she was working on tearing the Palouse School District brochure down to the key points. She felt that Garfield needs to be part of the brochure and she will be getting in touch with Jill Palmer to include the Middle School. Val stated that the years of experience of Palouse’s Elementary teachers is a real strength and should also be included. She would also like to see quotes from students in the brochure.
Val said she would try to get a rough draft out before the next Board meeting.
Superintendent Fox reported that she has a proposal plan from Lydig Construction company for the Volleyball standard inserts. There is a target date of mid November to have the gym up and ready to be used again. If the proposed fix of the Volleyball standards work, it would be a permanent fix, The gym floor would still need to be redone. Paper work has been filed for litigation.
Superintendent Fox updated the Board on some facility projects and “To-Do” lists. She mentioned the age of the current boiler is an issue. Divco works with Rick McKinney in replacing and maintaining the 25 year old boiler, but the parts are expensive.The phone system is another item that we need to be monitoring. Superintendent Fox stated that a voice mail system would cut down on secretary time and would allow parents to leave messages for teachers about students. Mrs. Fox also mentioned that she would be checking with Avista about the lighting project. The lighting project would save the school money on energy costs.
An October goal setting meeting will be scheduled. Superintendent Fox stated that she would be in touch with the Board members when a date was finalized.
Business Manager, Patsy Dunning, asked the Board’s approval of general fund hand written warrant #28823 in the amount of $1,440.00 to Washington State University and Capital Projects Warrant #118 to Nagle Construction in the amount of $1,549.44. Val Fisher moved to approve these warrants. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
With there being no further business the meeting was recessed at 8:00P.M.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
September 30, 2004
Joint Board Meeting
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Jill Palmer, Ken Renstrom, Rusty Jamison, Kent Keller, Mike White, Val Fisher
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Garfield Board Chairman Craig Cochran called the joint meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
Flag Salute
Superintendent/Principal Fox and LaMunyan each handed out informational pages to be placed in Board members notebooks. WASL and ITBS scores were included for both schools.
Rusty Jamison moved to approve the minutes of the August 2004 meeting as written. Kent Keller seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Principal Steve Heeg reported on Homecoming week activities. The Palouse Open House, which was held on September 29th, was a great success. The GPHS soils team placed 3rd at competition in Colville.
Superintendent LaMunyan reported that he would be leading the Middle School Knowledge Bowl Team. They will have a total of 12 meets.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan shared the Garfield WASL and ITBS scores with the Boards. Mr. LaMunyan stated that we would continue working to improve all the scores. Superintendent/Principal Fox shared the Palouse WASL and ITBS scores with theBoards. She reported that the Elementary will continue to focus on reading and writing. The High School will look at bringing in additional curriculum for students that need additional help with Math.
Superintendent Fox explained the purpose of the School Improvement Plan and answered the Boards questions.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan recommended Tim Coles for Middle School Athletic Director, Janelle Maricle for Head Middle School Volleyball Coach, Angie Griner for Assistant Middle School Volleyball coach. Ken Renstrom moved to hire for all positions recommended. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal Fox recommended Noel Akin for the position of Knowledge Bowl Coach and Co-Sophomore Advisor. Summer Catts was recommended for the position of High School Cheerleading Coach.
Mike White moved to approve the hiring of Mr. Akin and Miss Catts. Kent Keller seconded the motion. Motion passes.
A list of fundraisers was presented to the Boards for approval. Rusty Jamison made the motion to approve the fundraising list for the Elementary, Middle, and High School. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Board Chairmen Kent Keller and Craig Cochran asked for thoughts and input concerning the Board Operating Procedures. Rusty Jamison commented that he had made notes and would share with the Board Chairmen. Kent Keller stated that they would incorporate ideas submitted and get the document back out to the Board members and aspire to have it on the next Board Agenda as an action item.
Superintendent/Principal Fox announced that the Palouse school had been awarded a $500.00 grant for Family Night Out. Mrs. Fox said that the school would be using the monies to host a dinner and program on harassment issues for families. Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan invited members of both Boards to Garfield’s Open House. The Open House will be held October 20, 2004. Dinner will be Chili Dogs with homemade cinnamon rolls.
With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.