Minutes, October 26, 2004

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Proceedings of the 20-Year Planning Committee

District No. 2 Yellowstone County

Billings, Montana

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October 26, 2004

 

The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair, Barbara Bryan at 6:30 p.m. in room 213 at Lincoln Center.

 

Members Present: Barbara Bryan, Ed Workman, Randy Hafer, Tim Cranston, Ludlow Howe, Mike Marrin, Donnell Small, Matt Brosovich, Tim Cramer, Peggie Smith

 

Members Absent: John Eisen, Larry Brewster, Greg Krueger

 

Also Present: Kathrin Kelker, Dale Goetz

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the October 12th minutes was made by Donnell, seconded by Matt and all voted in favor.

 

HANDOUTS None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT None

 

GUEST SPEAKER Thomas Harper, Dist. #2 Business Manager, was unable to attend with his presentation of district finances due to illness. He will plan to be at the next meeting.

 

SCHOOL TOURS Barbara reported on the school tour schedules and urged all members to try to tour as many as the facilities as possible while the students are in the buildings.

 

OUR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS, ISSUES & ANSWERS lunches have been pretty well attended with interesting discussions and questions brought forth. The next presentation will be with the Irving Academey.

 

At the last meeting the College of Technology reported that they will be expanding four to five times in the next decade. It was noted that there is a shortage of skilled tradesmen in Billings and the demand for services in the field of electrical, plumbing and construction is quite high. The college is open to partnering in education with the district and Kathy reported that the board is also in favor of the partnership.

 

STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS: Billings Public High Schools…DRAFT

This draft consisting of nine items was reviewed, discussed and edited by this committee. Following discussion Tim Cranston motioned and Matt seconded to accept items number 1, 2, 8, 9 and part of 4. All voted in favor. Barb will revise the list as approved and get it out to the members. A copy of this statement will be attached to these minutes.

 

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF HIGH SCHOOL SCENARIOS

This list of criteria of actions recommended by this committee to the School District Trustees was submitted for review. Following the review and change recommendations Randy motioned, Matt seconded and the motion passed. Barb will make the requested changes and the list will be attached to these minutes.

 

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS Ludlow reported that work has begun on the analysis and an outline was submitted. The group will continue with their work and research reporting to this committee as soon as possible.

 

POSSIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SCENARIOS Barb suggested that the committee begin narrowing the scenarios and the criteria would be a helpful tool when going through the list. The members were asked to study the scenarios and criteria and e-mail Barb with their solution ideas.

She volunteered to compile them into a draft document for review by the committee.

 

 

The next meeting will be November 9th at 6:30 in the Lincoln Center.

 

With no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

Donna Obie Recorder

Barbara Bryan

 

 

_______________________________Barbara Bryan, Co-Chair

 

 

_______________________________John Eisen, Co-Chair

 

Approved 11/9/04