Palouse School District #301
Regular Board Meeting
December 16, 2004
John Leendertsen called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
In Attendance: John Leendertsen, Jerry Schwartzman, Mike White, and
Val Fisher.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Principal Steve Heeg, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Janet Barstow, Sue Redman, Tim Coles
Item 5 B ˝ was added to the agenda
Accounts Payable:
General Fund: Vouchers 16759-16822
Warrants 29185-29248 $58,781.99
ASB: Vouchers 2711-2730
Warrants 2711-2730 $7,153.72
Payroll: Warrants 29098-29184 $133,634.62
Superintendent Fox presented the resignation of Julie Crumley from the position of childcare worker.
Mike White moved to approve the consent agenda. Val Fisher seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Business Manager, Patsy Dunning, presented the financial report to the Board.
Superintendent Fox recapped the discussion that was held at the special board meeting held on December 8, 2004. Mrs. Fox stated that Palouse would like to cut spending this year by $30,000. Resolution #117 to cut spending by $50,000.00 next year is being brought for the Boards approval at this meeting. Superintendent Fox stated that they are looking at reducing spending in all areas. The goal is to have an ending fund balance at the end of the 04-05 school year not less than $200,000. Jerry Schwartzman asked what the rental house property is valued at. Superintendent Fox stated that the house needs some foundation and roof work. An appraisal would cost around $400.00 to $500.00. Superintendent Fox said she would contact Helene’s Property Place to see if we could get an estimate of its value. John Leendertsen asked where the money from rental of the house goes? Patsy Dunning reported that all rental money goes into the Capital Projects Fund.
Superintendent Fox presented Resolution #116 a maintenance and operations levy in the amount of $300,000 for 2006 and $300,000 for 2007. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve Resolution #116. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Val Fisher moved to approve Resolution #117 to reduce spending in the 2005-2006 school year by $50,000.00. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal Fox shared about Individual Learning Plans.
Superintendent Fox and John Leendertsen gave a brief overview of the WSSDA conference.
Superintendent/Principal Fox asked the Board to consider what they would like to do if Kent Keller is granted his sabbatical. Val Fisher was asked if she would mind switching with Jerry Schwartzman Board positions. Val Fisher will now be negotiations officer and Jerry Schwartzman will be the legislative representative. All other Board positions will remain the same. John Leendertsen moved to approve the Board positions. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent Evaluations will get started this month. Evaluations should be ready to hand in to John Leendertsen at the January meeting. The results will be shared with Superintendent Fox in an Executive Session to be held in February.
Superintendent Fox reported that she has been in contact with Quantum lighting and the proposal they presented a few years ago is still comparable. Superintendent Fox reminded the Board that the rebate from Avista is still available for the project. John Leendertsen asked if the expense could come out of the Capital Projects fund. Superintendent Fox stated that it could. McKinstry Industries, who is currently doing a similar lighting project for W.S.U. will also be contacted to see what they have to offer.
Superintendent Fox suggested the following format for the upcoming surplus sale. Viewing from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM price tag purchasing, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM silent auction and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM any offer accepted. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve the format. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
John Leendertsen recessed the meeting at 10:35 PM.
Garfield School District #302
Regular Board Meeting
December 16, 2004
Board Chairman Craig Cochran called the Board meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
In Attendance: Craig Cochran, Roger Pennell, Ken Renstrom, Rusty Jamison
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Janet Barstow and Tim Coles
Item B under New Business (Levy information/updates) was changed from discussion to an action item.
ASB:
Voucher 752-756
Warrants 752-756 $6,704.36
Payroll:
Warrants 42013-42085 $ 91,485.13
No revisions were reported for the November minutes.
Rusty Jamison moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Business Manager, Patsy Dunning, presented the financial report to the Board.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan stated to the Board that he felt comfortable running a two year $220,000 M&O levy and not running a Capital Projects levy. Rusty Jamison stated that he agreed with running a two-year levy. Craig Cochran stated the he is worried about validation of the vote because of the huge Presidential election turn out. Roger Pennell commented that he would like to run a two-year Capital Projects levy in the amount of $10,000. Mr. Pennell said that he thought it showed prudence to be prepared in case we need to repair or replace the aging boiler system. When asked if he felt comfortable with the $10,000.00 per year, Mr. Pennell said no, and recommended the amount to be raised to $20,000.00 for the two years. Roger Pennell moved to approve Resolution #102, a two-year maintenance and operation levy in the amount of $220,000.00. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion passes. Roger Pennell moved to approve Resolution #103, a two-year $20,000 Capital Projects levy. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan reported that Quantum lighting will be the Garfield School doing the second phase of the Electrical updates. This will focus on the Elementary lighting. Playground equipment has been purchased and will be installed in the spring. The equipment was purchased with Medicaid money.
Board discussion over the future of Middle School and High School track. Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan asked the Board to affirm that the Board members wished to attain their office positions. Ken Renstrom motioned to leave all officers the way they currently are. Rusty Jamison seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan invited M.S. Athletic Director, Tim Coles, to share about the training video he is currently making teaching and demonstrating proper basketball techniques and drills.
With there being no further business the meeting was recessed at 8:05 P.M.
Palouse School District #301
Garfield School District #302
Regular Joint Board
December 16, 2004
John Leendertsen called the Joint meeting to order at 8:05 P.M.
In Attendance: John Leendertsen, Mike White, Jerry Schwartzman, Val Fisher, Craig Cochran, Roger Pennell, Rusty Jamison, and Ken Renstrom.
Also in Attendance: Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox, Superintendent/Principal Bill LaMunyan, Business Manager Patsy Dunning, and Reporter Neva Kuehner.
Guests: Janet Barstow, Tim Coles, Sue Redman, and Carol Nelson
Ken Renstrom moved to approve the minutes of the Joint November meeting. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Principal Steve Heeg reported several happenings occurring at the High School including a visit from Cathy McMorris. He reported that Ms. McMorris had spent time with the Junior and Senior classes and answered questions.
Principal Bev Fox reported that the Elementary is working on their next A.R. goal. Those students meeting their goal will be rewarded with a swimming trip in January. Principal LaMunyan stated that the Middle School Knowledge Bowl team has been quite successful under the direction of Mike Allen.
Mrs. Carol Nelson addressed the Board and thanked the members for supporting her and her trip to the National Teachers of English conference in Indianapolis. She presented a brief overview of the highlights of the conference. The Board congratulated her on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.
Superintendent Fox recommended Noel Akin for the position of Head High School Drama teacher. It was moved by Jerry Schwartzman and seconded by Val Fisher to hire Mr. Akin for the position. Motion passes unanimously.
Business Manager Patsy Dunning presented the Boards with the 2004-2005 Cost Sharing worksheet and asked the Boards if they saw anything that needed to be revised. It was stated the there needs to be a separate line for the $2,900.00 stipend that is cost shared for the mentoring of Boys Basketball coaches for one year only. The Middle School Athletic Director salary is paid 100% by Garfield. Jerry Schwartzman moved to approve the Cost Sharing worksheet for the 2004-2005 school year. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes. Ken Renstrom moved for the Garfield Board, Roger Pennell seconded. Motion passes.
Superintendent/Principal Bev Fox addressed the Boards concerning the participation numbers in Track. She stated that in looking at the budgeting her proposal would be to drop Track for the 2004-2005 school year and have one spring sport for each boys and girls Baseball and Softball respectively. Val Fisher stated that she is concerned about leaving out those kids that are interested in individual sports versus team sports. Superintendent Fox stated that we need to trim and said it was a matter of where we wanted to put our money. Rusty Jamison asked if Mrs. Fox had received any feedback about her proposal to eliminate Track this year? Mrs. Fox stated that the proposal had not been publicized. Mike White asked if there was a way to poll the students to get an estimate of those interested in the sport? Mrs. Fox asked, “At what point is an activity viable?” Rusty Jamison stated that the decision should have been made before the beginning of the school year and to eliminate a sport during the year wasn’t fair to the kids. Mike White asked about the previous turnouts in Baseball and Softball. Mrs. Fox said that they have had 15 to 20 kids participate. Val Fisher moved to have one spring sport for the boys and one for the girls being Baseball and Softball and to eliminate Track this year as a cost saving measure. Mike White seconded the motion. Motion passes. Ken Renstrom moved to eliminate High School Track this year. Craig Cochran seconded the motion. Rusty stated that he feels there should be more discussion over the matter and the public should be able to have input. John Leendertsen stated that the Garfield vote could be tabled until next month. Rusty Jamison moved to table the vote until the January meeting. Ken Renstrom seconded the motion. Motion carries. Superintendent Fox stated that she would like to discuss it with the Palouse Board again.
With there being no further business the joint meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.