Palouse School District #301
October 28, 2004
Regular Board Meeting
In Attendance: Kent Keller, Jerry Schwartzman, John Leendertsen, Mike White, and Val Fisher
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Marv Pillers
Superintendent Bev Fox handed out information for the Joint meeting and budget considerations for the Palouse meeting.
Superintendent Fox asked that discussion on the District Brochure be added as item C be under New Business and Budget Review be added as item D.
General Fund:
Voucher 16638-16715 Warrants 28977-29054 $40,525.06
ASB:
Vouchers 2688-2702 Warrants 2688-2702 $7,962.74
Payroll:
Warrants 28824-28893 $126,785.42
Superintendent/Principal Fox recommended Julie Parzyak for a Child Care position.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning asked the Board to approve handwritten warrant #28894, Voucher #16639 in the amount of $1,076.00.
Val Fisher moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the September meeting. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the financial report to the Board.
Superintendent/Principal Fox reported that Lydig Construction has completed the volleyball inserts. Quality Hardwood Floors will be working on repairing the gym floor November 3, 2004. After inspecting the walls in the gym it was found that there is bubbling in the paint due to moisture damage. Mrs. Fox stated that the problems continue to expand.
Val Fisher presented a copy of the District Brochure to the Board. She will add a section on the Child Care center and will get together with Jill Palmer to compose a section on the Middle School. A mock brochure will be ready by the next meeting.
There was discussion over the current budget status.
With there being no further business the meeting was recessed at 7:32P.M.
Garfield School District
October 28, 2004
Regular Board Meeting
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Jill Palmer, Rusty Jamison, Ken Renstrom
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, Reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Marv Pillers, Tim Coles, Noel Akin
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan asked item H (hiring of Occupational Therapist, Kaylyn Myers) be added under the heading of New Business.
Accounts Payable
Voucher number 16301-16362 Warrant number 41804-41865 $35,617.76
Voucher number 735-741 Warrant number 735-741 $1629.67
Warrants 41741-41803 $90,181.70
Rusty Jamison moved to approve Accounts Payable. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion Passes.
Jill Palmer moved to approve the minutes of the September meeting. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Business Manager, Patsy Dunning presented the financial report to the Board. Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan updated the Board on Middle School Advisorship. Mike Allen applied for the position and will be recommended at the Joint meeting for hiring.
Kaylyn Myers was recommended for the position of Occupational Therapist. Jill Palmer made a motion to approve hiring Ms. Kaylyn Myers. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Mr. LaMunyan reported to the Board that we have Medicaid match money that we would like to spend on playground equipment. The equipment will be purchased and installed over Spring Break.
The meeting was called to recess at 7:59 P.M.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
October 28, 2004
Joint Board Meeting
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, Reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Marv Pillers, Noel Akin, Tim Coles
Chairman Kent Keller called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M.
English/Spanish teacher, Noel Akin, was introduced to the Boards
Item B (brochure draft) was stricken from the agenda
Craig Cochran moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Jill Palmer seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Mr. Noel Akin gave a brief overview of his class expectations and daily procedures in both his English and Spanish classes.
Principal Bill LaMunyan reported that Mr. Weagraff will be taking our ASB officers to Camp Chewelah for a student leadership camp. The Pacific Science Center will be at the Garfield School to present Blood and Guts next week. Boys Middle School Basketball will begin practice on Monday, November 08, 2004.
Principal Steve Heeg gave a brief overview of activities happening at the High School. Mr. Heeg reported that our Soils team placed 3rd in state competition at Ritzville. October 11-15th was drill week for all grade levels in Palouse. The High School Volleyball team will be playing November 1, 2004 for the championship.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox went over a memo sent out to staff concerning new legislation where vending machines are concerned. The legislation states that vending machines available to students during school time must include foods that meet the healthy foods standards. Mrs. Fox stated that we will have a policy in place by August 2005.
A list of overnight trips for the FFA/FFCLA organizations was brought to the Board for approval.
Palouse Empire Fair 05-06
Louisville National Convention 05-06
MFE 04-05
Washington State STAR events and Leadership meeting and the National STAR events and Leadership meeting. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve the overnight trips. Val Fisher seconded the motion. Motion passes.
There was discussion over the Board Operating procedures draft. Rusty Jamison moved to approve the Board Operating draft as amended on October 28, 2004. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimousely. The Board Operating procedures will be reviewed each January or February.
Marv Pillers presented the Emergency Bus Routes to the Boards. They will be the same routes as in previous years. Mike White moved and Ken Renstrom seconded to approve the Emergency Bus Routes. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan asked the Boards to add the position of M.S. Knowledge Bowl Advisor to the Co-Op.
The M.S. Knowledge Bowl Advisorship is a new position and needs to be approved by both Boards. This would be a cost shared position.
John Leendertsen moved to approve adding the M.S. Knowledge Bowl Advisorship. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Ken Renstrom moved for the Garfield Board to add the position. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Mr. LaMunyan recommended Mike Allen for the position of M.S. Knowledge Bowl Advisorship. Ken Renstrom moved to approve Mr. Allen. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Summer Catts was recommended for the position of M.S. Cheerleading Advisor. She would be coaching H.S. and M.S. together. Rusty Jamison moved to approve Ms. Catts. Craig seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent Bill LaMunyan recommended Mr. Bob Wolf for the position of M.S. Assistant Football coach. Mr. LaMunyan said he felt the need to have a staff member part of the coaching team. Mr. LaMunyan said that communication between the school and the coaches is one of the main reasons. Rusty Jamison stated that the hiring of the third Football coach was a one-year only recommendation and was not meant to set any precedent. After discussion between Board Members, Rusty Jamison made a motion for Garfield to fund this position 100% and to hire Mr. Wolf for the 04-05 football season. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan recommended Tim Coles for the position of Head M.S. Boys Basketball Coach. He recommended Dan Kallaher and Bob Wolf as assistant coaches. Mr. LaMunyan said this would be a one year only situation. The reasoning behind it is to mentor the younger coaches and build a program that is in connection with the H.S. program. After discussion, Mr. LaMunyan recommended to hire Tim Coles as head coach and Dan Kallaher as assistatant coach. Ken Renstrom moved to hire Mr. Coles as Head M.S. Basketball Coach and Dan Kallaher as Assistant Basketball coach with the door open to come to the November meeting with a recommendation to share the Assistant position between Dan Kallaher and Bob Wolf. Rusty seconded the motion. Motion passes.
The Annual Performance Report was handed out to Board Members for approval. This report will be publicized on the school website, at local libraries, and at both community city halls. Craig Cochran moved to approve the Performance Report. Jerry Schwartzman seconded the motion. Motion passes.
With there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.