Lincoln County School District #2 Board Minutes October 8, 2009 1.
The meeting, held at the District Office, was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairman Randy Thompson. Those present included: Jon Abrams, Randy Thompson, Reynold Johnson, Donna Ivie, Alan Linford, Eileen Merritt, Karyn Hoopes, Amanda Welch and Dennis Lancaster. Mike Hunsaker was absent. Attendance log is attached.
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Invocation was offered by Randy Thompson.
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Reynold Johnson made the motion at 6:35 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 seconded by Karyn Hoopes. Motion carried unanimously.
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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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Alan Linford made the motion at 7:37 p.m. to return to open session. Motion seconded by Eileen Merritt. Motion carried unanimously.
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Public session resumed at 7:44 p.m.
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Karyn Hoopes made the motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of item G- DW Anderson settlement. Motion seconded by Donna Ivie. Motion carried unanimously.
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Recognition was given to the following by Reynold Johnson. • NCA Team Chairs- Brian Toomer, Lila Rigby, Cheryl Erickson, Kim Jensen, Melanie Robinson, Julie Aagard, Rick Haderlie, Wyatt Earling, Mike Allred, Sharolyn Griffith • Star Valley High School 2009 Yearbook staff and Kelly Fullmer, Advisor • Star Valley High School 2009 Mt. Star Newspaper staff and Kelly Fullmer, Advisor
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Dr. Kelly Tolman presented a report to the board on Osmond Elementary. Dr. Tolman shared the comments of the accreditation team that visited this week. His school, as well as all schools in the district, received full accreditation.
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Henk Drenth and Shay Scaffide, representing the North Lincoln Community Center, presented the board with a check for $80.00 for building rent. The grant for remodeling the Metcalf building was submitted on Sept. 1 to the Wyoming Business Council for $1.1 million. A state grant for retrofitting heating in the building was also applied for.
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Paul Scherbel presented information regarding a community swimming pool. Mr. Scherbel stated that the town of Afton could not do it without participation from the school district. The school district is eligible to enact up to 1 mil of property tax which is equal to approximately $10.00 per year per $100,000.00 of value of home. Commercial property would pay more than that. Mr. Scherbel asked that if a facility could be designed and constructed with school activities in mind, located in a place convenient to the school, would the school board possibly consider entering into a long term agreement with the town of Afton to help provide the majority of the funding necessary to maintain the facility. No commitment was given but all comments from the board were favorable. Alan Linford was asked to represent the board on the swimming pool committee.
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Randy Thompson and Jon Abrams visited with the board about the book “Doubling Student Achievement”. Board members were asked to review the book by next board meeting.
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Amanda Welch presented an update on the BoardDocs electronic school board system that will be utilized for board meetings. The system is anticipated to be installed and operational for the December 10 school board meeting.
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JC Inskeep, Business Manager, presented the board with the monthly financial update.
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Supt. Jon Abrams reported on the progress being made on the construction of the Afton Elementary.
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The student enrollment for the month of September was discussed. Student enrollment figures indicated a decrease of 26 students.
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No public comments were received.
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The board discussed the following section 1 consent agenda items: • Approval of minutes of September 10, 2009 meeting • Payment of bills • Electrical bid award for SVHS Concession Stand/Restrooms • Plumbing bid award for SVHS Concession Stand/Restrooms • Masonry bid award for SVHS Concession Stand/Restrooms • Approval of Special Education Contracts • Cokeville Athletic trainer request • Request from Star Valley High School to purchase wrestling mats • Settlement with DW Anderson construction
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Eileen Merritt made the motion to approve consent agenda section 1. Motion seconded by Alan Linford. Motion carried unanimously.
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Section 2 consent agenda item, personnel, was discussed. Personnel changes proposed were:
Action Transfer Transfer Resignation New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire Add’l Assignment Add’l Assignment
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Name Becky Hunsaker Kris Rappleye Merla Bevan Nicole Burton Christine Turner Anita DeLong Rebecca Hutchinson Scott Berglund Ben Hale
Position From ½ time 3rd grade to full-time Kindergarten From Sp. Ed. Aide to ½ time 3rd grade Title 1 Aide Title 1 Aide After School Program Coordinator Title 1 Aide Title 1 Aide Head Boys Soccer Coach Boys Basketball Coach
School AES AES AES AES EES EES EES SVHS SVMS
Reynold Johnson made the motion to approve the personnel changes. Karyn Hoopes seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
22. The following policies were reviewed. •CBG- Evaluation of the Superintendent •BEDJ- Video and Audio Recording of Meetings •JIFCA- Bullying 23. A motion was made by Eileen Merritt to adopt the following policies. •CBG- Evaluation of the Superintendent- 2nd reading •BEDJ- Video and Audio Recording of Meetings- 1st reading •JIFCA- Bullying- 1st reading The motion was seconded by Donna Ivie. The motion carried unanimously. 24. New Business •Updating of district website- Superintendent will survey other districts in state and see how their websites are maintained. •Contracts for employees- Chairman and Clerk should read the contract and initial each page. •Donna asked if the board needs to review documents that parents are asked to sign. Dennis Lancaster, district legal counsel, will visit with Donna about this and come to some decision. •Eileen Merritt asked about payroll for substitutes and why can it wasn’t done two times a month as other employees are. 25.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. _____________________________ Randy Thompson, Chairman
_______________________________ Donna Ivie, Clerk