Board Minutes June 12 2008

Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board Minutes June 12, 2008 6:30 p.m. District Office 1.

Board Chair Leonard Wilford called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Board members present included: Robert McKim, Leonard Wilford, Donna Ivie, Karyn Hoopes, Barry Fullmer, Reynold Johnson and Randy Thompson. Attendance log attached as a separate file. Invocation offered by Randy Thompson.

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Donna Ivie made the motion at 6:30 p.m. “moves that the Lincoln County School District Board of Trustees go into executive session for the purpose of considering personnel matters, and matters concerning litigation to which the school district is a party or to which the school district may be a party”. Motion carried.

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The Board met in executive session for the purpose of considering personnel matters, and matters concerning litigation to which the school district is a party or to which the school district may be a party, and property issues. No action was taken.

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Robert McKim motioned to return to open session at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried.

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Robert McKim motioned to adopt the agenda removing Consent Agenda Section 1. Motion carried. RECOGNITION • All- State Soccer – Sierra Nicoll • All- State Track – Mitchell Schwab, Trevor Ricks • Skills USA – David Crook – Precision Machining; Scott Parker – High Mileage Vehicle; Danette Warren – Screen Printing • Wyoming Youth Leadership – Randi Robinson, Klydi Brower • Hugh O’Brian Leadership – Ryan Fluckiger, Courtney Walker • Wyoming Stock Market Game – 2nd Place – Logan Abrams • Summer Special Olympics – Sam Schwab, Towson Jenkins, Brock Gardner, Kelsea Gardner, Andy Merritt, Gary Endecott, Mazie Lewis, Amanda Bagley, Don Beck, Micah Johns, Darrin Haderlie, Timmy Bohn, Janine Sink, Breanne Gardner, Todd Luthi, Connie Luthi, Kay Cranney, Russell Gardner, Julie Skinner, Celia Johnson, Emilee Vonk FACILITIES UPDATE

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Superintendent Jon Abrams reported on: • Afton Elementary – Kevin Bodily from Nelson-Bodily Architects presented the preliminary drafting review process of adjustments requested by the district and a timeline submittal for preliminaries with the state. The intention is to have documents completed in November. Joe Reams, Construction

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Manager, presented the project time line, with a preliminary bid date of January 20, 2009. Projected building completion is slated for late 2010 or early 2011 contingent on the weather. It will be ready for school in the fall 2011. The preliminary budget for the project is $16.1 million. Star Valley High School track – Superintendent Jon Abrams reported the track project is in full swing and on schedule. Simplot has provided a great donation with labor and equipment.

DELEGATIONS/REPORTS 7.

Report on Technology Department – Gary Hancock and Steve Sabat reported on building security, Lightspeed Comprehensive Network Security, District-wide website, and teaching our students through the use of Active Boards. The district provided an Active Board training the first Wednesday of the summer break with over 80 participants.

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Report on Food Service Department – Food Service Director Sue Helm presented concepts and procedures for the districts menu planning committee. The committee consists of all seven kitchen managers and herself. This year the program had the opportunity to work closely with a registered dietician, Melissa Raymond, allowing proper analysis. The menus reflected more whole grains by adding wheat rolls, wheat breadsticks, whole wheat sugar cookies and wholegrain waffle sticks.

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Etna Community Center Group – Don Baker asked for an extension on the sale of the Metcalf Elementary for 90 days, allowing the community to do a feasibility study. The community center group is asking for first rights to purchase the property. BOARD INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

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The following informational items were discussed: • Transportation of students to summer team camps – The district does not have a resolution, but for the remainder of the summer all students will be transported in district vehicles allowing the district insurance to cover. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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Deb Wolfley – requested the board keep in mind that his services could help the district get the best and highest price for the properties. CONSENT AGENDA

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Section 1 The board discussed the following consent agenda items: • Approval of minutes of the May 7, 2008 meeting • Payment of bills • Approval of reading book for Afton Elementary

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Approval of Geography book for Star Valley Middle School Increase of school lunch and breakfast prices – the price increase will raise lunch and breakfast full paid increase $0.20 and $.15 respectively.

Karyn Hoopes motioned to approve the above listed consent agenda section 1. Motion carried. 13.

Section 2 The board discussed the following consent agenda items • Approval of Personnel

Action New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation R.I.F. Add’l Assign Add’l Assign Transfer Transfer

Name John Factor Sivi Harmon Julia Thomas Bonnie Turner Justin Walker Pam Nate Kristin Howell Emilee Vonk Kris Rappleye Becky Hunsaker Jennifer Peck Rebecca Nate Melanie Abrams Crystal Slaughter Lela VanDuren Ivy Phillips Pat Corsi Mark Taylor Kade Wilkes Lori Erickson Cheryl Erickson

Position Assistant Track Jr. High Volleyball Crossing Guard Elementary Teacher PE Aide Family and Comm. Outreach Co. Sp. Ed. Teacher ½ time 6th grade teacher ½ time 2nd grade teacher Sp. Ed. Aide Kitchen Manager Parents-as-Teachers Aide Cook Career Center Transportation Secretary Cook Head Basketball Coach Assistant Basketball Coach From Sp. Ed. to 6th grade From 6th grade to facilitator

Proposed SVHS Coaches: Football Boys BB Chris Howell- Head Mark Taylor- Head Chris Abrams Kade Wilkes Winston Patterson Andy Taylor Jason Cazier Dustin Shockley Joe Hale Kelly Merritt Girls BB Eddie Clark Jason Cazier- Head Dustin Shockley Justin Walker Nic Crosby Nic Crosby Justin Walker Brandy Taylor

School SVMS CHS Cokeville Thayne SVHS CHS District Osmond Etna Afton Osmond Cokeville OES SVHS SVHS SVHS SVHS OES OES

Track Ty Draney- Head Jason Horsley Ballard Johnson Josh Henderson Justin Walker Golf Kelly Fullmer- Head Homer Bennett

Karyn Hoopes motioned to approve the listed consent agenda section 2. Motion carried.

Pulled for separate “call for vote” for proposed SVHS assistant football coach Chris Abrams; Donna Ivie voted nay, all others present voted yea. Motion passed by a 6 to 1 vote. Pulled for separate “call for vote” for proposed SVHS Track coach Ty Draney, all present voted yea. Motion passed. POLICIES 14.

GCD-R/GDD-R Hiring Procedure- 2nd reading- Barry Fullmer motioned to accept with changes outlined by Dennis Lancaster, District legal counsel.

NEW BUSINESS ACTION ITEM RE-CAP • Robert McKim to report on NSBA training next month. • Place thank you ad to Simplot in newspaper. • Check with the department of transportation to see if summer training travel is reimbursable. • Have the food service department present at a parent chat. • Present a calendar of board meeting dates. 15.

The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

_____________________________ Leonard Wilford, Chairman

_______________________________ Donna Ivie, Clerk