Garfield School District #302
November 16, 2006
Regular Board Meeting
In Attendance: Ken Renstrom, Craig Cochran, John Orfe, Paul Hendrickson, Val Fisher, Mike White, Mike Dymkoski, Darin Watkins, John Leendertsen
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Cher Curtis, Cathy May, Cindy Kimberling, Tim Coles, Angie Griner, and Michael Rose
Board Chairman Ken Renstrom called the Garfield Board to order at 7:02 PM.
New item D (roof damage.) was added to New Business. All other items were moved down.
General Fund:Vouchers 39156-39213 Warrants 44983-45040 in the amount of $41,326.57
ASB: Vouchers 879-888 Warrants 879-888 in the amount of $1,823.74
Transportation Vehicle Fund: Voucher and Warrant #14 in the amount of $147,439.71
It was moved by Craig Cochran and seconded by Paul Hendrickson to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the October Board meeting.
Business Manager, Frankie Swinney, read the financial report to the Board.
Superintendent/Principal LaMunyan presented his resignation effective the end of the current school year. Mr. LaMunyan stated that he is willing to help the new administrator in the transition. Craig Cochran moved to approve Mr. LaMunyan’s resignation with regrets. John Orfe seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan updated the Board on surplus sale items. Items may be added to the list and finalized at the December meeting. Written proposals from school districts and private schools will be accepted until noon on Thursday, January 4th, 2007. After this time, all items remaining will be offered to the general public with removal of those items the responsibility of the purchaser. General Public sale begins Friday, January 5th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan presented photos of the Garfield buildings roof damage caused by last week’s windstorm. Mr LaMunyan reported that Cobra roofing is currently on site and will be repairing the roof. Canfield and Associates will cover the damage with the Garfield School District responsible for $1000.00 deductible.
With there being no further business the meeting was called to recess at 7:15 PM.
The Garfield School Board reconvened at 8:10 PM.
The Garfield Board discussed the upcoming administrative search. Mr. LaMunyan stated the he has put together a job description and will post it on Monstertrak.com. Monstertrak.com then sends the posting to all Northwest universities. Superintendent/LaMunyan will present the Board with screening committee list at the December Board meeting.
With there being no further business the meeting was called to recess at 8:30 PM.
Palouse School District #301
November 16, 2006
Regular Board Meeting
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Cher Curtis, Cathy May, Angie Griner, Michael Rose, and Cindy Kimberling
Val Fisher called the Palouse meeting to order at 7:15 PM. Accounts Payable: General Fund: Vouchers 18129-18170 Warrants 32387-32428 in the amount of $40,789.15
ASB: Vouchers 3016-3029 Warrants 3016-3029 in the amount of 5793.36
Capital Projects:Voucher and Warrant 130 in the amount of $15,812.26
It was moved by John Leendertsen and seconded by Mike White to approve the Consent Agenda including the minutes of the October meeting.
Business Manager, Frankie Swinney, read the financial report to the Board.
The Board began discussing levy options and was called to recess at 7:30 PM. They will continue the discussion after the Joint meeting.
The Palouse Board reconvened at 8:30 PM. Discussion was held on levy amount options. Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox stated that it is a huge decision to increase the levy amount. It needs to be done thoughtfully. John Leendertsen stated that he thought it would be wise not to make a decision at tonight’s meeting. The levy amounts could be discussed at a special meeting and be put on the December regular Board meeting agenda.
Superintendent/Principal Fox brought a sample survey for the Board to look over. The Palouse School District is interested in getting feedback as one gage for how the District is doing. The Board discussed wording of questions and formatting of the survey.
The meeting was called into Executive session to discuss a personnel evaluation and the gym lawsuit at 9:27 PM.
The Palouse Board came out of Executive session at 10:45 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 PM
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
Regular Joint Meeting
November 16, 2006
In Attendance:Val Fisher, Mike White, Mike Dymkoski, John Leendertsen, Darin Watkins, Ken Renstrom, Craig Cochran, Paul Hendrickson, John Orfe.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Frankie Swinney, and reporter Neva Kuehner
Guests: Cathy May, Michael Rose, Cher Curtis, Angie Griner, and Cindy Kimberling
Board Chairman, Ken Renstrom, called the Joint Board to order at 7:35 PM.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox added approval of volunteer coaches Toshia Gehring, and Kellen Smick to the agenda. Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan added the resignations of Camille Rupp and Angie Griner to the agenda.
With a motion by John Leendertsen and a second by Val Fisher the Consent Agenda was approved including the following items: Minutes of the October Joint Meeting, the Special Joint Meeting on November 7th, 2006, Toshia Gehring and Kellen Smick as volunteer High School Basketball coaches, The resignation of Angie Griner as head M.S. Volleyball coach and Camille Rupp as M.S. Assistant Volleyball coach.
The 2007 Board meeting dates with the August meeting being held August 30, 2007,
The Hiring of Suzy Pinter as Head M.S. Volleyball coach and Angie Griner as Assistant M.S. Volleyball coach.
Early payroll for both Districts in December
Principals Bev Fox and Bill LaMunyan presented both written and oral Principal’s reports to the Boards.
The first reading of the following policies were held: Policy # 3416- Medication at school Policy #3419- self administration of asthma medicines
It was move by Mike White and seconded by Val Fisher to approve clarification language to be added to Policy #2420 (Grading and progress reports). Motion passes
Craig Cochran moved to approve clarification language to policy #2410(graduation requirements). Second by Val Fisher, motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan reported that Middle School baseball sign ups were held. Eight students stated that they were interested in playing. A letter is being sent out to parents of Middle School kids explaining the situation. Another survey will be done and Mr. LaMunyan will come to the Joint Board with a recommendation at the December meeting.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox recommended adding the position of High School Assistant Knowledge Bowl Advisor. There are 30+ kids interested in Knowledge Bowl. The maximum on a team is 19. Mrs. Fox suggested placing this position in the 3% group of positions. The salary would be $911. It would be a one-year position. It was moved by Craig Cochran to approve the position. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox invited the Boards to attend a dinner in honor of Patsy Dunning’s retirement. It will be held at the University Inn in Moscow, Idaho on November 29, 2006 at 6:30 PM.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan announced the legislative dinner meeting would be held on December 7th, 2006 in Pullman, WA.
The Joint Board was called to recess at 8:10 PM.