coen Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana February 13, 2012 Call to Order The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Yellowstone County and High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County, Montana was duly held at the Lincoln Center, Billings, Montana on Monday, February 13, 2012. Roll Call Members present included: Trustees Teresa Stroebe, Pam Ellis, Allen Halter, Connie Wardell, Dr. Greta Besch Moen, Lindy Graves, Kathy Aragon (arrived at 6 p.m.); Clerk Leo Hudetz; Registered guests were Darcey Frewin, Elizabeth Potter, and Mary Westwood. The meeting was called to order by Chair Teresa Stroebe at 5:35 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was said. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC Darcey Frewin addressed the board and encouraged them to lead the district and let the public know what their future plans are for the district. McPHERSON & JACOBSON SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PRESENTATION Dr. Tom Jacobson and Dr. Terry Donicht were present from McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. Dr. Jacobson led the board in a discussion to determine what were their top five skills, qualities, and characteristics expected in a new superintendent. They will compile this information and return to the board. The position is now being advertised on their website and will be advertised in AASA and Education Week. They will prepare the advertisements and return to the board for approval since this is district expense. There was a discussion of the proposed calendar. Trustee Aragon asked if the time between closing and interviewing could be shortened. Dr. Jacobson stated that this is when they do the reference checks and prepare a “short list” of candidates for the position. They need at least six weeks to complete this. There was a discussion of whether or not a new superintendent should be selected by a “new” board, after the election on May 8th. Trustee Graves made a motion to follow the timeline proposed. Trustee Moen seconded the motion. There was a discussion about moving up some dates to get quality applicants. Dr. Jacobson stated that for a district this size, the dates are not so important; quality candidates will apply any time. Mr. Hudetz stated that it will be at least a week after the election until the new trustees are certified and can be sworn in. Trustees Stroebe, Ellis, Graves, Halter, Moen, Aragon, and Wardell voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Graves stated if there are less candidates, it would take less time to interview. Trustee Stroebe asked if the previous motion was too concrete to approve the timeline. Trustee Graves amended his previous motion to amend the timeline to a timeframe for a closing date of April 11 but not narrowed down to this date. Trustee Moen seconded the amended motion. This allows the board to be flexible on selection date but keep the closing date of April 11. Discussion followed on what the amended motion actually meant. Trustee Graves’ intent was to allow flexibility on the selection date. Trustee Graves withdrew his amended motion. Trustee Moen accepted the withdrawn motion. Trustee Wardell made a motion to have the new board select the superintendent. Trustee Graves seconded the motion. Trustees Stroebe, Halter, Moen, Ellis, Wardell, Aragon, and Graves voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed. Trustee Wardell made a motion to allow flexibility in our schedule to conduct interviews for the new superintendent. Trustee Graves seconded the motion. Trustees Stroebe, Halter, Moen, Ellis, Wardell, Aragon, and Graves voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed. Dr. Jacobson continued with discussion of the proposed meetings. He asked that the board consider who they want on the community groups. Trustee Wardell asked if there would be an online survey. An online survey will be available. They will give everyone an opportunity for input. Community groups suggested include the Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Authority, the medical community, MSU-Billings, Rotary, separate union meetings, senior centers, VFW, PTAs, realtors, Home Builders’ Association. There will also be open community forums. There will be a board meeting on Monday, March 12th at 5:30 p.m. and Monday, April 30th at 5:30. April 30th is a very important meeting because it will be to go over the “short list” of candidates. This will be a three hour meeting to select who is going to be interviewed. All board members need to attend if possible. Trustee Stroebe asked if the board members should do their own due diligence. Dr. Jacobson stated that his firm is hired to do that and discouraged board members from doing this on their own. Trustee Smith cannot make any meetings in April so the meeting on April 30th will be recorded for him. The budget for advertising is being discussed. Dr. Jacobson encouraged the board to think about the compensation of the new superintendent. He encouraged the board to consider compensation only and leave other negotiated benefits out. Trustee Graves made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Aragon seconded the motion. Trustees voting in favor of the motion were: Graves, Aragon, Stroebe, Wardell, Ellis, Moen, and Halter. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Stroebe, Chair Nancy Coe, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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