Boundary County School District

Special Trustee Meeting/Workshop

February 29, 2008 – 7:00 a.m.

District Office

A special meeting/workshop of the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District No. 101 was convened at the above stated time and date, pursuant to authority provided by Section 33-510 and 67-2345, Idaho Code, and pursuant to affirmation by the clerk that written notice was conspicuously posted at the District Administration Office, , Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle School, Valley View, Mt. Hall, Evergreen and Naples Elementary Schools, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on the 27^th day of February, 2008. Trustees had actual notice of the time and date of meeting via telephone and e-mail.

Board Members Present: Chairman Melanie Staples, Vice-Chairman Tim Bertling and Trustees Gil Hagen, Maria LaBarbera and Sulét Hiatt.

Superintendent Dr. Don Bartling and Diane Cartwright, Clerk-Treasurer were also in attendance.

Others present: Brenda Walter, Gail Reoch and Ingrid Pavia. Exhibit 1

7:00 a.m. Chairman Melanie Staples called the meeting to order.

Budget Discussion

Business Manager Diane Cartwright gave the Board a PowerPoint printout titled “The Big Picture” that the State Department of Education provides on its website. The presentation reviews how school districts are funded. Exhibit 2

Ms. Cartwright also gave the Board a budget workshop handout which briefly explained the budget process which leads to the budget hearing to be held in June. Exhibit 3

Food Service

Food Service Supervisor Gail Reoch discussed ways of cutting costs in the food service program. Food costs have increased dramatically. The increased cost of health insurance has also been hard on the budget. The breakfast program is costly to operate, so food choices will probably have to be limited.

Kitchen Facilities

Discussion was held regarding the kitchen facilities at Valley View Elementary and Bonners Ferry High School. Both buildings need changes in order to be more efficient. At Valley View, the cafeteria needs to be closer to the kitchen. The high school needs a mixer, a three way sink and a storage area needs to be built outside.

Cell Phone Ban

Discussion was held regarding cell phones and policy. No decision was made.

Executive Session – None held.

No decisions were made at the workshop.

9:47 Tim Bertling moved to adjourn. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

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Chairman Melanie Staples                                                  Clerk Diane M. Cartwright