coen Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana November 3, 2009 Call to Order The Agenda Setting Meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Yellowstone County, Montana, and the High School District, Yellowstone County, Montana was duly held at The Lincoln Center, 415 North 30th Street, Billings, Montana on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Malcolm Goodrich. Roll Call Those attending were: Trustees Joel Guthals, Peter Gesuale, Malcolm Goodrich, Barb Bryan; Clerk Leo Hudetz, Superintendent Jack Copps, Scott Anderson, Kathy Olson, Nancy Hines, Thomas Harper, Dave Williams and Dan Martin. Trustee Mary Jo Fox attended beginning at 12:25. The Chair handed out a draft of the regular meeting agenda for November 16. He stated that the main message is the budget for next year. There may be a committee meeting on Friday, November 6, to discuss the MTSBA strategic plan so there may be an actual agreement with MTSBA to start after the first of the year. There will be ratification of subcommittee MTSBA planning liaison members. Thomas Harper will do an update on the budget. Trustee Guthals stated that the Budgeting For Results Committee will be reviewing program items that are not in the core educational mission both in elementary and high school. They will determine what they are and whether changes could be made and the impact of the changes. The purpose of this is to determine if we could spend less money. The resolution passed at the last meeting regarding a mill levy included an assignment for administration on how funds are utilized from mill levies. Thomas Harper said that information will likely not be available for the upcoming BFR meeting but probably will be available for the regular meeting. Membership for the Planning and Development Committee will be approved. Barb Bryan asked to give a report on the realtors’ meeting she attended which relates to our facilities planning. Trustee Guthals would like to give a report on his school visit to Skyview High School. Dan Martin asked if the Board would like a report/recommendation on a possible retirement incentive. Superintendent Copps stated that the information does not demonstrate affordability for an incentive. This report will be done in December. This will go to BFR in December and then to the Board. Trustee Gesuale would like to report on the MTSBA capital planning webinar. The Chair stated that there will be an item for Trustee Reports under which the trustees may report on these items. They will be given five minutes each. Trustee Bryan asked about posing questions regarding the language in the (BEA) contract. The contract will be renegotiated for 2011. She would like to get information about costs of certain things in the contract. Joel Guthals stated that the BFR will review contract’s affect on our budget. Malcolm Goodrich said the Board should declare their intent to the BEA that they are seeking information. There may be a study session scheduled in January on the BEA contract, for information only. The Chair stated that we need to know where we are for strategic planning. We need budget to be ready for a possible reduction in force which has to be done by June 1. Clerk Hudetz reminded the Board that it is time for the Superintendent’s evaluation process to begin. This is to be done by the Vice-Chair. Malcolm Goodrich stated the evaluation will be completed by the Board and members of the Central Office Leadership Team. Trustee Fox mentioned that they have had good feedback on the calendar. Mr. Hudetz will have the results of the community preferences. Dave Williams stated that there will need to be a minor change because of placement of a music event. Trustee Fox asked that the Board look at ending a policy that limits elementary teachers to 12 years in a building. She would also like to limit teachers to teaching the same students to no more than four years. The Chair stated that this should be run through the Policy Committee first. A meeting will be scheduled within the next quarter. These issues may be more procedural than policy. The Superintendent’s report will include middle school activities recommendations. The Superintendent mentioned that the Golden K Kiwanis would like to present eight $500 checks to schools for their Bringing Up Grades (BUG) program. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. _________________________________ Malcolm Goodrich, Chair _______________________________ Nancy Coe, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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