June 10, 2008

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Tuesday- June 10, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.

Board of Trustee Meeting/Hearing for Proposed Fee Increase/Budget Hearing

Location: Boundary County Middle School Library

The Regular Meeting 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, Valley View, Naples, Evergreen, and Mt. Hall Elementary Schools, Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle School, Bonners Ferry Herald Office, and the Boundary County Courthouse on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Trustees had actual notice of the time and date of meeting via verbal and written communication.

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

Superintendent Don Bartling and Clerk Diane Cartwright were also in attendance.

Others Present: Debbie Musial, Beverly Heigel, Jim Nash, Ted Reynolds, Dick Behrens, Debbie Flory, Michael Sloan, Rob Kent, Ketta Everhart, Ken Olson and Linda Hall.

Opening by Chairman

6:30 p.m. Chairman Melanie Staples opened the meeting.

Hearing on Proposed Increase in Food Service Fees Effective the 2008-09 School Year

6:32 p.m. Ms. Staples stated the Board would take public input on the proposed 2008-09 proposed increase in food service hot lunch and breakfast prices. The following is the proposed increase:

Lunch Current Proposed Increase % Increase

K-5^th Grade $2.00 $2.25 $.25 12.5%

6^th-12^th Grade $2.25 $2.50 $.25 11.1%

Adult $3.25 $3.50 $.25 7.7%

No input was given.

6:33 p.m. Chairman Staples closed the hearing on the proposed increase in food service fees.

Budget Hearing 2008-2009 Proposed Budget

6: 34 p.m. Chairman Staples stated the Board would take public input on the 2008-09 proposed budget.

(Clerk’s note: The proposed budget can be reviewed at the district office during regular business hours.)

No input was given.

6:35 Chairman Staples closed the hearing on the proposed 2008-09 budget.

Visitors

Skateboard Park – Mike Sloan

Mr. Sloan thanked the Board for letting him visit with them regarding a skateboard park. Mr. Sloan informed the Board that the current skateboard park is not a good situation. It is in bad repair and dangerous. He stated it is not a place where you would want to send your kids. It’s not a good environment for young people. He is looking for a suitable site; one that would be visible and can be monitored by the public and/or police. He stated the nice thing about skateboard parks is that it includes many kids. He would like to work on something kids would be interested in standing behind.

Mr. Sloan asked for the Board to consider letting them use the lawn in front of the Boundary County Middle School (BCMS) for the skateboard park. The site is highly visible; a close environment to the kids. He is not asking for approval tonight because he knows he has to come up with plans and the kids would have to raise the money. Grant monies are available. He has told the young people the project won’t happen over night; maybe not in the next year or two.

Ms. Staples asked which group is interested. Mr. Sloan stated a sophomore in school is the most interested and is getting other students interested.

Ms. Staples stated she would like Dr. Bartling to ask administrators their opinion.

Ms. Staples thanked Mr. Sloan for coming to the Board.

No decision was made.

Superintendent Report/Business Report

Boundary County Education Foundation

Dr. Bartling gave the Board a copy of a check given to the Foundation from Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $2,500. He has asked Panhandle State Bank and Mountain West Bank if they would like to match the funds. Exhibit 2

High School Sidewalks – Mike Woodward

Mike Woodward stated there is not too much to report at this time. A lot of soil sampling and testing has been taking place. Measurements have been taken as well.

Technology Presentation – Rob Kent

Rob Kent gave a summary on technology. He informed the Board the State technology plan came up for renewal. The plan is for three years. If the plan is not updated it affects the state monies the district receives. The plan will be reviewed under the consolidated plan.

Mr. Kent reported that training for counselors has been provided in Power School (student information system). Secretaries will receive training just before school starts. Training for Mr. Kent, Wendy Mandville and Marianne Hale will be this summer. More training will be needed through the next year.

Power School will be introduced to parents at the secondary level this fall.

Mr. Kent stated a fairly sufficient upgrade to the teacher gradebook, with improvements and fixes is planned. Maria LaBarbera asked for an example. Mr. Kent stated that in the past the only way you could know you had actually taken attendance was to remember. Now a green dot shows in the system when attendance has been taken. Zeros can now be entered until a grade is entered. More reports can be run. Right now limited reports can be run. Melanie Staples asked if Grade Point Average (GPA) can be on the reports. Mr. Kent replied yes. He stated staff members will not need additional training for the upgrades.

Mr. Kent reviewed some of the planned summer maintenance items: updates at all schools, ie. new programs including a new virus program; a couple of new server replacements; rolling over Power School to the new year. Progress reports and transcripts are now being done. Once everything is completed, they can roll over into the new year. The plan is for 12 new computers and some printers. Inventory will be taken for state report also.

Mr. Kent stated he is always looking how the district is able to upgrade the internet connection. Wireless is looking like a more viable option.

The state is providing internet access to all high schools in the state. The purpose is for distance learning but can be used for rural schools for internet access. It won’t cost the district any money.

Title I Director Jim Nash spoke regarding the consolidated plan. All plans are rolled into one now which reduces the redundancy of writing all the separate plans.

Rob Kent stated the district used to have to pay the University of Idaho to do the plan. The state has streamlined the process.

ADA/Enrollment

Dr. Bartling gave a report that the average daily attendance (ADA) and enrollment for May’s last day in 2008 compared to May 2007. Increase of 8 in enrollment, 55.5 increase in ADA. He informed the Board the first day of ADA for the 2007-08 school year was 58 students more than the year before and the last day was 55.5 students more than the year before. Exhibit 3

Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes: April 11 & 24 Special Meetings, May 13, 2008 Regular Meeting,

B. Approval of May, 2008 Accounts Payable

C. Approval of Emergency Use of Facilities & Equip. through U.S. Forest Service & Idaho Dept. of Lands

D. Approval of SimplexGrinnell Contract and Issue of Purchase Order

E. Approval to Contract with Bonners Ferry Drivers Education for 2008-09

F. Approval to Align with State Guidelines for Mileage Reimbursement

G. Approval for Chairman to Sign Western Benefits Solutions Group Life Insurance Policy Renewal

H. Approval of 2008 Scholarship Recipients

I. Approval for Chairman to Sign WIA Grant Agreement Once Issued

Ms. Staples asked if there was any dissent on the consent agenda. Seeing none, the consent agenda was approved.

Administration/Staff/School Committees/BCEA Reports & Input

Wall for BFHS Gym – Principal Curt-Randall Bayer

Mr. Bayer informed the Board that when the high school was built, some items were value engineered out, in other words, to reduce costs, some items were removed from the plan. The wall in the gym was one of the items. Mr. Bayer stated he contacted a local vendor to get a price on an accordion wall, a wall that can be opened and closed. The physical education (P.E.) department is investing in aerobic equipment and the wall would allow protection. It would have to be customized to allow for mats to be brought out. The quoted price is approximately $14,000. Donations are being solicited. The goal is to have the wall completed by the start of the 2008-09 school year. Approval is needed on the wall prior to ordering new equipment. The wall is three ply insulated for sound.

Dr. Bartling stated the wall was in the plans in 2003 and removed from the plans in 2004.

Melanie asked what Mr. Bayer thought would be donated. Mr. Bayer said that he is unsure right now. The equipment they would like to order is high quality and would need to be protected.

The Board asked Mr. Bayer to come back to the July 8, 2008 meeting with the dollar amount of donations.

Action Agenda

Canvass May 20, 2008 Trustee Election Zones 1 & 2 Results

Maria LaBarbera moved to accept the canvass of the results of the Trustee Zones 1 and 2 election held May 20^th, 2008. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried. Exhibit 4

(Canvass of Election Results)

IC-33-407

CANVASS OF TRUSTEE ELECTION RESULTS

STATE OF IDAHO

COUNTY OF BOUNDARY

The undersigned members of the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District No. 101 of Boundary County hereby certify:

That on June 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at a regular meeting in the Boundary County Middle School Library a canvass was made of the May 20, 2008 Trustee Election and determined the results of said election to be as follows:

That of the votes canvassed for the election of May 20, 2008 for the purpose of electing Trustees to Zone 1, 147 ballots were cast and of these zero were rejected and 147 votes were received as listed:

Gil Hagen received 106 votes

Ingrid Pavia received 20 votes

Walter Burrow received 21 votes

That of the votes canvassed for the election of May 20, 2008 for the purpose of electing Trustees to Zone 2, 174 ballots were cast and of these zero were rejected and 174 votes were received as listed:

Tim Bertling received 96 votes

Donna Capurso received 78 votes

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Board Chairman Board Vice-Chairman

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Trustee Trustee

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Trustee

Decision Regarding Increase in Food Service Fees Effective 2008-09 School Year

Tim Bertling moved to approve the increase in Food Service fees effective the 2008-09 school year. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion followed regarding how important it is that parents fill out the free and reduced hot lunch forms because the number of eligible students affects other funding the district receives.

Approval of the Amended 2007-08 Budget and Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget

Tim moved to approve the 2007-08 amended budget and adopt the 2008-09 budget. Maria LaBarbera seconded. Motion carried.

Approve Formation of a Student Dress Code Committee

Chairman Melanie Staples opened the discussion regarding forming a student dress code committee and who to include the committee.

Dr. Bartling suggested executive council could be the committee. Parents could be added to the committee.

Tim Bertling suggested maybe Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) parents who could relay information.

Ms. Staples stated the purpose of the committee is to gather information and bring it to the public.

Linda Hall asked if the student dress code would be implemented district wide. Maria LaBarbera stated at this time the answer to her question is not known.

Principal Curt-Randall Bayer asked if policies from the Boundary County Middle School (BCMS) and the
Bonners Ferry High School have been reviewed. The policies have been reviewed regarding dress code.

Maria LaBarbera likes that all principals are involved.

The Board decided no students would be on the committee in the beginning.

Dr. Bartling stated the executive council meets the 3^rd Wednesday in September at the BCMS in the library.

Sulét Hiatt said her daughter, Erin Hiatt, gave a speech on the subject for ACADECA which Sulét read to the Board. Exhibit

Maria LaBarbera moved to approve formation of a committee to review student dress code. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Melanie Staples stated the Board can work through details of the committee at the next meeting or the annual retreat.

Policies - 1^st Reading

A. Policy 5705 - Substitute Teacher Pay Effective the 2008-09 School Year

Gil Hagen moved to approve first reading of Policy 5705 with a change in the noncertified to $75 per day. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

B. Policy 3305 and 3305F-Random Drug Testing for Students in Extracurricular Activities

Ms. Staples stated the policy has been approved by an attorney. Gil would like more education in the schools. Ted gave the Board a handout regarding the votes by committee. Exhibit Each committee member had 3 votes. The item that received the most votes was for Random Drug testing. Extracurricular is not a right; it is a privilege. If a student is in extra curricular activities they are required to purchase an ASB card. They are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA. The drug testing would be part of the requirements. Mr. Reynolds also discussed other programs. If students are a member of IDFY they are required to take the test. The committee has thoroughly discussed the issue. The outside company who does the testing is very reputable. Using an outside company takes all staff members out of the collection. The tests will identify pharmaceuticals. Anything opium based will be detected. A lot of work has gone into the proposed policy. Everyone on the committee is aware there is a problem and wants to do something about it. Sulét Hiatt asked what percentage of students at the high school participates in extracurricular. Ted Reynolds said he estimated 2 out of 3 of students participate. St. Maries school district has voluntary staff included. Priest River school district requires initial testing. Principal Curt-Randall Bayer gives Ted Reynolds and the committee a lot of credit. He spoke with another principal where the school nurse takes care of testing in another school. Bottom line is that the testing is designed to be a deterrent. They are not funded for baseline testing. The Advisory Council for Safe and Drug free Schools is looking at what is in place for aftercare for students. He agrees with Mr. Reynolds to go with whatever the Board decides. He respects the committee’s commitment.

Debbie Flory stated that at the last exec council meeting there were a lot of questions and would like more time to bring the information back to the schools. She feels the executive council was bypassed. It came to them two weeks before school was out and not enough time was given. The discussed bringing it back in the fall. She would like to see more education. She would like to see a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach. She is very concerned about the drug problem. She is not sure that testing without education is effective.

Melanie Staples stated that education is included in the policy. The Board is a policy making Board. The committee was large and a lot of research was done.

Debbie Musial said this could be talked to death. This needs to get going. It is so important.

Maria LaBarbera moved that all employees - administrators, board members, and classified staff show that we have an exemplary example of a drug free school and agree to be tested. Discussion was held. Sulét stated the Supreme Court has determined it is legal. Motion died for lack of second.

Tim Bertling moved to accept the first reading of policy Policy 3305 and 3305F-Random Drug Testing for Students in Extracurricular Activities. Sulét Hiatt seconded. The vote was as follows: Maria LaBarbera - no. Gil Hagen abstained. Tim Bertling, Sulét Hiatt and Melanie Staples – yes. Motion passed.

2^nd Reading & Approval

Handbooks-Policy 3208-1 – 2^nd Reading & Approval

1. High School 4. Naples Elementary 6. Valley View Elementary

2. BCMS 5. Evergreen Elementary 7. Mt. Hall Elementary 3. Riverside High School

Gil Hagen moved to approve the second reading and adopt the handbooks as noted above. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Trustee Input/Future Agenda Items

A. SDE Attendance and Enrollment Workshop – August 18^th, 2008 in CDA-Midtown Mtg Room, 1505 N. 5^thStreet – Maria LaBarbera and Melanie Staples stated they would be attending.

Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345(a)(c) Personnel/Legal Report/Negotiations or Adjournment

8:07 p.m. Chairman Staples announced the next order of business would be discussion of personnel. After a full and complete discussion upon a motion duly made by Gil Hagen and seconded by Tim Bertling, the following resolution was adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District No. 101 recess from a public meeting into an executive session pursuant to Section 67-2345, Idaho Code, for discussion of personnel.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following the executive session the board will reconvene in regular session for the purpose of conducting further business or for adjournment of the meeting. Vote being had on the above and foregoing resolution and the same having been counted and found to be no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the membership in favor thereof, the chairman declared said resolution adopted.

The trustees entered an executive session at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 and returned at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

9:05 Chairman Staples called the regular meeting back to order.

Personnel

1. Accept the retirement of Donna Kent at the end of the 2007-08 contract year after 36 years of service to the district.

2. Change the WIA Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) Program Coordinator Title to WIA Health Professions Internship Coordinator.

3. Approve Tracey Feight as District Wide Special Education Summer School Teacher effective 6/16/08 through 8/14/08; three days/week, 8:00 a.m. to noon; $30.82 per hour.

4. Approve the following as District Wide Special Education Summer School Assistants for a total of 96 hours each; Tamara Hooper @ $9.58 per hour, Jeanna Mendenhall @ $8.78 per hour, and Teresa Clizer @ $9.18 per hour.

5. Approve Jenny Mackey’s transfer from 8^th Grade Language Arts Instructor to 6^th Grade Math/Science Instructor at BCMS effective the 2008-09 contract year: BA+1 w/2 yrs. exp. $31,750.

6. Approve Michelle Woods as .5 fte Kindergarten and .5 fte Class Size Reduction (CSR) Teacher at Evergreen effective the 2008-09 contract year. Placement on the salary schedule to be determined once official transcripts and proof of prior experience is received. With current info: BA+16 w/5 yrs.exp. = $32,359. Includes benefits. GF/Title II-A funding.

7. Approve Sharon Cox as 1.0 fte Math Instructor at BFHS effective the 2008-09 contract year. Placement on the salary schedule to be determined once official transcripts and proof of prior experience is received. Includes benefits. GF funding. MA+34 w/10yrs exp. ($45,100 + $1,262 = $46,262.)

8. Accept the resignation of Linda Ekstrom as girl’s softball coach effective immediately.

9. Approve medical leave for Gail Reoch effective June 11, 2008 for up to twelve weeks.

9.b Approve Tammy Schneider as interim Food Service Supervisor for up to 12 weeks temporary rate of pay $1.00/hour more than her regular pay - $12.95 per hour for supervisory hours in the 2008-09 year.

10. Approve Jennifer Midani as .5 fte (4.5 hours/day) English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Mt. Hall effective the 2008-09 contract year. Placement on the salary schedule to be determined once official transcripts and proof of prior experience is received. Includes benefits. Migrant funds.

11. Approve the following as Migrant Summer School Staff temporary positions with the hours of Monday 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.:

a. Francine Santoro – lead teacher @ $20.00/hour.

b. Kristina Kettenburg – assistant @ $11.79/hour.

c. Janet Aos – assistant @ $11.79/hour.

d. Derrol Sawyer – assistant @ $11.79/hour.

e. Jennifer Midani – assistant @ $11.79/hour.

12. Approve Pam Sanford as Special Education Resource Room Teacher at BFHS effective the 2008-09 contract year; MA with 1 yr.exp. ($31,750 + $1,262 = $33,012); full benefits. GF

13. Approve Janet Aos as library aide/testing proctor at Mt. Hall effective the 2008-09 school year; 4 ½ hours/day @ $8.78/hour with 1 yr. exp., with no benefits.

14. Approve Angela Schnuerle as .5 Fte Kindergarten/.3 Fte Title at Mt. Hall Elementary. Placement on salary schedule dependent upon verification of previous experience and credits. Includes benefits. GF and Title funding.

15. Approve posting 2/7 position K-8 for elective, music endorsement preferred – focus on music– Current Music Position becomes 2/7 theatrical music and 3/7 music at BFHS and 1/7 music at BCMS.

Tim Bertling moved to approve the personnel as listed above. Maria LaBarbera seconded. Motion carried.

Approval of Classified Staff Evaluations and Re-Hire

Maria LaBarbera moved to approve the classified staff and rehire those recommended by administrators. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Approval of the 2008-09 Classified Salary Schedule

Gil Hagen moved to approve the 2008-09 classified salary schedule. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

Approval of the 2008-09 Administrative Contracts

Tim Bertling moved to approve issuing new administrative contracts at 2% increase over the 2007-08 contracts. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Approval Classified

Tim Bertling moved to approve a 2% increase in pay for the Transportation Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Technology Director and the Business Manager/Clerk/Treasurer for 2008-09.

Approval of 2007-08 Spring Extracurricular Evaluations

Tim Bertling moved to approve the 2007-08 Extracurricular Evaluations. Gil Hagen seconded. Motion carried.

Adjournment

9:42 Maria LaBarbera moved to adjourn. Tim Bertling seconded. Motion carried.

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Chairman Melanie M. Staples Clerk Diane M. Cartwright