School Board Meeting - February 8, 2007

1. Call to Order – President, Ellen Dodson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and led the Pledge to the Flag.

Attendance:            Board Members – Ellen Dodson; Trish Hart; Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt; David Smith.
Mr. Freeman was absent and excused.

                  Certificated Administrators – Rick Gantman; Charles Burleigh; Trina Hall; Tim Yeomans

a.       Dr. Gantman spoke about the passing of Mt Baker graduate, Alex Pempe, offering condolences to the family. 

2.       Approval of Minutes – Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve Minutes of the January 11 and 25 meetings.  Motion passed.

3.       Consent Agenda – Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Ms. Hart seconded the motion to approve all items on the Consent Agenda.  Motion passed. 

a.       Personnel Actions –

b.       Cancel Warrants – Resolution #06/07:19

c.       Overnight Trips —

                                                               i.      State Chess Championship Issaquah High School – Feb. 9 and 10

                                                             ii.      Boys & Girls State Basketball – March 6 – 9

                                                            iii.      Band at Boys & Girls State Basketball – March 6 – 9

                                                           iv.      Wake Robin Forestry CDE, Longview – March 9 & 10

                                                             v.      State Floral Competition – March 30 – 31

                                                           vi.      Wenatchee Forestry Contest – April 11 – 13

                                                          vii.      State Forestry Trip – April 25 – 27

                                                        viii.      State FFA Convention – May 8 – 13

                                                           ix.      Girls Wrestling – Seattle

d.       Surplus Personal Property – Resolution #06/07:20

e.       Approval of Accounts Payable for February 07 and Payroll for January 07

Warrants audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing, which has been made available to the Board.  As of this day, February 8, 2007 the Board by a unanimous vote does approve the payment of those warrants included in the above list and further described as follows:  ASB Fund warrants #148 – 172 in the total amount of $30,427.85; General Fund warrants #98268 – 98386 in the total amount of $136,297.73; and Private Purpose Trust Fund warrants #98387 – 98388 in the total amount of $285.00.

4.       Information from Board Members

Report on School Board Goals – School Board Portfolio – The portfolio provides accountability for progress the board is making in achieving its goals.  School Board members attended and/or took part in:

5.       Information from the Audience –

a.       Jan Hunter, Whatcom County Library Board of Trustees representative – Encouraged the district to work with the Trustees on an agreement for purchase of district-owned land for building of a library in the East County.

b.       Jim Evangelista, representing community group, read a letter encouraging the same.

c.       Scott Swanson, community member, provided a letter written by his granddaughter, asking for a library at the Kendall site.

6.      Presentations – Elementary Visual Arts Curriculum – Trina Hall, Curriculum Director, formally presented the Curriculum and requested the Board consider the materials for adoption in their March 8^th meeting.  The materials were reviewed in the January 25 work session, and will be available for community review through March 7.  Ms Hall recognized the good work of Special Programs Secretary, Gwen Garrett, and committee members – Bev Siegele, Laurie Satushek, Cynthia Purdy, Liberty Sponek, Anna Wean & Gail Weiss. 

Ms Hall also said that Gail Weiss is doing an arts training at the Bellingham Museum on Saturday, March 3^rd.  This is an adults-only training, admission is free, but reservations are advised.

7.       Action Items – None

8.       Policy – None

9.       Reports –

a.       Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Gantman written report included information on the following:

§         Timber Ridge High School, Menta Group – Dr. Gantman traveled to Chicago to meet with the Menta Group as the liaison for other Whatcom County Schools.

§         2007-08 Calendar Draft – Dr. Gantman provided a draft of the recommended calendar for the board’s review.  The draft version will be discussed in the February 22 worksession.

b.       Business Manager’s Report –

§         Donna Getchell provided written and verbal Synopsis and Fund Summary information to the Board.

10.   Meeting(s) Schedule – All meetings begin at 7 pm in the District Office unless otherwise noted

a.       Work sessions & Special Meetings –

                                                               i.      Thursday, February 22, 2007

b.       Regular Meetings –

                                                               i.      Thursday, March 8, 2007 @ Acme Elementary School

                                                             ii.      Thursday, April 5, 2007 @ Kendall Elementary School

11.   Executive Session – At 9:00 pm Ms Dodson recessed the meeting and the Board went into Executive Session to discuss real estate negotiations.  The Session was estimated to last one-half hour. 

12.   At 9:40 pm the meeting was reconvened.  Following is a recap of the Executive Session:

a.       History of district “Firehall” property

b.       Review of market value of land

c.       Review of importance of Fire District & Whatcom County Library System to Kendall community; express appreciation for community effort

d.       Review of fiscal implications

Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into negotiations for sale of the “Firehall” property to Whatcom County Library System and Fire District #14 for 3.8 acres and for a sale amount of $208,000 (40% below appraised value).  Motion passed.

12.   Adjourn – At 10:00 pm Ms Dodson adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted:

                                                                          ATTEST:                                                  

Ellen Dodson, President                                                       Rick Gantman, Superintendent

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

LEAVES/REDUCTION IN HOURS

RESIGNATION/RETIREMENTS/TERMINATIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

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