Diane Blevins Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana July 6, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Agenda Setting Meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Yellowstone County, Montana, and High School District, Yellowstone County, Montana, was duly held at The Lincoln Center, 415 North 30th Street, Billings, Montana, July 5, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. Those present included Trustees Connie Wardell, Greta Besch Moen, Lindy Graves, Barbara Bryan, Kathy Aragon, and Pam Ellis. Also present were, District Clerk Leo Hudetz, Superintendent Dr.Keith Beeman. Trustees Teresa Stroebe, Travis Kemp, and Travis Smith were excused. Others present were administrators Josh Middleton, Scott Anderson, Gail Surwill and Brenda Koch. Chair Bryan went through the proposed agenda for July 18, 2011. Trustee Graves requested that more detail regarding suggested budget changes and information be provided to trustees earlier so that they have time to read and understand the issues before the board meeting. Trustee Ellis stated that she had requested budget information earlier and had not received it. Dr. Beeman informed those present that he would be presenting some budget options at the board meeting and would request input from trustees on what items should be included or removed from the budget. Trustee Besch Moen asked if labor negotiations needed to be completed before the budget was approved. Dr. Beeman stated it would be helpful but not necessary for the negotiations to be completed. Dr. Beeman discussed the possibility of requesting the board to consider a one time bonus payment to all employees instead of a raise that would increase the budget deficit in fiscal year 2013. Dr. Beeman stated he would share different ideas and options regarding the budget for the board to consider at the July 18th meeting. Chair Bryan discussed the upcoming board work session on July 22 and 23. Mr. Doug Eadie will be present on July 22 to discuss board governance and Mr. Jeff Weldon will be present on July 23 to discuss board communications. Chair Bryan stated that board members are free to request information from the administration but individual trustees cannot request the staff to spend time responding to inquiries unless the full board approves the request. hair Bryan stated that the Montana Constitution requires that most district records are public documents and there is a requirement that this information is available in accordance the state law and district policy. As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Barbara Bryan, Chair Leo Hudetz, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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