Diane Blevins Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana September 26, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Board 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, September 26, 2011, at 8:10 p.m. Members present included Trustees Connie Wardell, Greta Besch Moen, Lindy Graves (via phone), Barbara Bryan, Travis Kemp, Kathy Aragon, Teresa Stroebe, Travis Smith, Pam Ellis, District Clerk Leo Hudetz, Associate Superintendents Josh Middleton and Gail Surwill, and Superintendent Keith Beeman. Registered guests were Decora Jorgensen, Diane Bertand, Jeri Anton, Barb Fettig, Patty Pinter, Liz Ester, Jan McCandless, Robyn Driscoll, Bonnie Hofmann, Eric Anderson, Kathy Wilkinson, Mary Westwood, Lori Booke, Ruth Ferris, Chris Goodridge, Lisa Meyer, Helene Ranweiler, Kim Petersen, Laura Repnak, Jeff Weldon, Karen Moses, Marjorie Flynn, Valerie McMurtry, Wade Sportz, Dennisse Williams, Rose Sample, Sarah Sample, and Dee Neiter. RECOGNITION Dave Cobb, West High Principal, introduced the following National Merit Semi-Finalists from West High: Alexandria Eagle, Devin Laqua, and Emily Sample. The board congratulated the students. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of listening to members of the public in its meetings. The Board also recognizes the statutory and constitutional right of the public to participate in governmental operations. The Board encourages members of the public to participate in and express opinions about issues important to the District. This part of the Board’s meeting is dedicated to public comment on any public matter that is not on the agenda of this meeting and is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees. Pam Christianson addressed the board on strategic planning and the Davis Demographic Report. She felt the Davis study needs to be presented to the public, not just the rewrite of the report that appears on the district’s website. Ms. Christianson asked the board to release the study compiled by Richard Dews. She also felt the plans conducted for Broadwater, McKinley and the Cottonwood site need to also be released to the public. Ms. Christianson encouraged the board to consider education as well the buildings. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chair Bryan pulled the Administrative Support Benefits Booklet from the agenda. Trustee Aragon made the following motion with a second by Trustee Stroebe: Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Those voting in favor were Kathy Aragon, Greta Besch Moen, Barbara Bryan, Pam Ellis, Lindy Graves, Travis Kemp, Travis Smith, Teresa Stroebe, and Connie Wardell. The motion passed unanimously. GIFTS AND DONATIONS Trustee Aragon made the following motion with a second by Trustee Kemp: Motion to accept the gifts and donations with gratitude. Those voting in favor were Kathy Aragon, Greta Besch Moen, Barbara Bryan, Pam Ellis, Lindy Graves, Travis Kemp, Travis Smith, Teresa Stroebe, and Connie Wardell. The motion passed unanimously. The following are the gifts and donations: Arrowhead -- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jahr, $300 Julie Harman, $125.06 Steven Fischer, $250 Michelle Anderson, $75.01 Beartooth -- Sarah Strausser, school supplies Bev Walton, $150 worth of school supplies Bench -- Exxon Foundation, $500 April Veach, $13.48 Shaunna McFarren, $245 Lori Mader, $280 Big Sky -- Rhonda Brinkman, $100 in memory of Eunice Jacobsen Eagle Cliffs -- Mr. and Mrs. Art Brownell, school supplies and treats for staff Highland -- First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, 74 volunteer hours and $592 McKinley -- Dave and Sandy Kreiter, collected $700 for playground in memory of Dennis Cumin Crowley, Haughey, Hanson, Toole and Dietrich, $200 worth of school supplies Sarah Pretty Paint, cases of notebooks, folders, and other school supplies Ortho Montana, school supplies Susan Knox, school supplies Beartooth Chapter Harley Owners Group, school supplies Billings Clinic Cancer Center, school supplies St. Pius X Parish, school supplies Shiloh United Methodist Women, school supplies Ponderosa -- KOA, school supplies Mr. and Mrs. Allen Karell, school supplies Grace United Methodist Church, school supplies Lewis & Clark -- Thuy Huyuh, PTH, Inc., Golden Nails, $200 for lunches Chair Bryan reported the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report will be scheduled for a future meeting. REPORT FROM AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING; VISIONING WORKSHOP RETREAT Chair Bryan reported that approximately 200 people attended the Tuesday evening with Fielding Nair consulting group. There were 100-150 people who formed focus groups to discuss the buildings of the district. A survey has been sent to teachers to gain additional information on the schools. Trustee Stroebe stated she was impressed with the quality of the workshops. Chair Bryan felt there are other ways to view where schools need to be built besides the Davis report and the report done by Mr. Dews. LONGEVITY AND STEP ADVANCEMENT 2011-2012 Dr. Middleton reviewed the amounts given to employees for longevity or step pay retroactive to July 1, 2011. The breakdown is as follows: BCEA 81 Employees for a total of $20,449.62 MPEA 12 Employees for a total of 3,808.20 Contract Support 0 Employees for a total of 0 Administration 7 Employees for a total of 17,704.00 Clerk 1 Employee for a total of 1,129.20 GRAND TOTAL $43,091.02 Trustee Wardell made the following motion with a second by Trustee Stroebe: Motion to approve negotiations with the MPEA and BCEA commencing the week of September 25, 2011; however, given the funds have been budgeted for longevity and steps, it is recommended to award longevity and steps to eligible employees. The Clerk does not receive longevity or steps. The above recommendation for the Clerk represents a two (2) percent increase. Trustee Moen asked if this would finalize the agreements with BECA and MPEA. Dr. Middleton reported it does not but meetings will be held later this week to negotiate further. Trustee Ellis did not feel it was appropriate to give an employee a 2% raise when most of the employees received nothing. Trustee Ellis offered the following motion which failed due to lack of a second: Motion to amend the motion to approve increases the top four in the list. Those voting in favor of the original motion were Kathy Aragon, Greta Besch Moen, Barbara Bryan, Pam Ellis, Lindy Graves, Travis Kemp, Travis Smith, Teresa Stroebe, and Connie Wardell. The motion passed unanimously. AA CAUCUS REPORT Trustee Wardell reported the next VisionNet meeting will be on Monday October 3rd, 2011. Further meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month. A request for equity funding was not given to the Interim Education Committee. Trustee Stroebe addressed the state Interim Education Committee during the public comment section of the meeting to address equity funding. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Beeman reported there was no report this evening. TRUSTEE VISITATION SCHEDULE Chair Bryan stated, if other board members wanted to visit a school, contact the members who are scheduled. Board members should notify the school if they are unable to make the scheduled visit. CONSENT AGENDA The item for the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment Services Agreement was pulled for an explanation. Brenda Koch reported the pilot program from last year proved to be very helpful in Comprehensive School and Community Treatment with no cost to the district. The only obligation from the district is providing a place for counseling sessions. Trustee Aragon made the following motion with a second by Trustee Moen: Motion to approve the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment Services Agreement. Those voting in favor were Kathy Aragon, Greta Besch Moen, Barbara Bryan, Pam Ellis, Lindy Graves, Travis Kemp, Travis Smith, Teresa Stroebe, and Connie Wardell. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Aragon made the following motion with a second by Trustee Kemp: Motion to approve and accept the items within the Consent Agenda without objection to recommended action. Those voting in favor were Kathy Aragon, Greta Besch Moen, Barbara Bryan, Pam Ellis, Lindy Graves, Travis Kemp, Travis Smith, Teresa Stroebe, and Connie Wardell. The motion passed unanimously. The items approved are as follows: Monthly Legal Report Personnel Report Bills Paid -- August 2011 Financial Reports -- August 2011 (Unaudited) Trustee Financial Summary for 2010-2011 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, August 15, 2011 Special Board Meeting Minutes, July 22, 2011 Special Board Meeting Minutes, August 15, 2011 Special Board Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2011 Policy 1210 Board Officers, Third Reading Policy 1532 Trustee Insurance, Third Reading Policy 3250 and Procedure 3250-P1, Student Discipline, Third Reading Procedure 2050-P1, School Attendance Areas Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers, Middle Schools and High Schools Approve School Bus Runs FY2011-12 Establish New Trust Fund Account for the District #9 Music Festival Establish New Trust Fund Account for the Eastern State Music Festival Establish New Trust Fund Account for “Interactive Teaching Creates Inspired Learners” Establish New Trust Fund Account for Burlington Sixth Grade Activities Establish New Trust Fund Account for Lewis & Clark, “Battle of the Books” Establish New Trust Fund Account for Senior High, “Save the Murals” Establish New Trust Fund Account for Career Center, “Geometry in Construction” As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Barbara Bryan, Chair Diane Blevins, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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