Post date: Feb 26, 2010 4:37:28 PM
Note: this meeting was held one week after regular scheduled meeting.
Meeting started with closed session for student/parent affairs.
8:00 all participants returned and meeting was started.
Auditors report was given. Items such as handling of funds collection for JH fundraising activities and the district procedure for handling the accountability of check signing were noted. Discussion from administrators indicated that these items have all been corrected.
Montor Presentation:
Nikki Meyer
Brought to board meeting to inform members of school activities they might otherwise not be made aware of. Many great projects are happening, and participation has increased from 16 to 45 mentors. Three mentors have received $1000 scholarships. The program is on its second grant for funding, but is aware that grant funds are not a sustainable means of continuing program, even though the costs are minimal.
An apology letter was received by those that were involved in the bus vandalism. These HS students (though one was suspended at the time of the incident) have repayed ¼ of the damage, and are continuing to make payments through community service.
Reports:
Board – Praise for the success of Joan’s work in the second newsletter were given by Jon. The newsletter was placed in each mail box at a cost of apx $400/issue
Facilities – In John’s absence, Jim reported that the Quality Schools grant for $700,000 has been submitted ahead of the deadline.
Superintendent -- Jim reported on retirement incentive that was taken by two employees. Incentive language for next year will need to be decided upon at the next board meeting according to contract.
Lucey – Student Council has been formed to take student suggestions, and is going well. 3-4 completed second MAP testing and teachers are accessing data. MontCAS testing widow is coming up in March. Grade Level meetings once a week w/ teachers and administration are allowing time to discuss curriculum and student concerns.
Utter – Targeted kids were MAP tested w/ Survey test. “Great gains” were shown. 4 teachers to visit C.Fall MS to observe their programs and facilities. Looking into options for providing student breakfast to all students. This is feasible due to high free and reduced lunch numbers.
Joels – Will be giving breakfast to sophomores during testing again this year. Scholastic Review Team visits: Completed due to not making AYP, and is supported by OPI. Results will be provided in 4 weeks. Tardy policy (loss of off campus after 5 tardys, along with music in halls) has been working and reduced tardiness by 1/3.
Jim – New tree grant will provide some trees and irrigation system for track. Alta care to be invited for next month.
New Business:
Bus bids approved. There is a depreciation of 2 busses/yr
Tommy Kincheloe will not be seeking re-election to board due to personal commitments
Change to pension plans. $200 withheld from employees with plan who leave the district until they get their plan changed out of districts group.
Superintendent contract renewed by board. Duration 3 years from today (even though there is still a year remaining on current contract). Reasoning – give both parties security.
Will look into outsourcing bus maintenance. Jim asked for board permission to pursue collecting information.