Diane Blevins Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana August 12, 2006 Call to Order The Special 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, July 17, 2006, at 8:25 a.m. Chair Malcolm Goodrich presided and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Members present included Trustees Malcolm Goodrich, Katharin Kelker, Mary Jo Fox, Sandra Mossman, Dale Getz, Joel Guthals, Dawn Achten and Rachel Stagg, Superintendent Jack Copps, and District Clerk Leo Hudetz. The registered guest was Jerry Hansen. 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. Members of the public may also address particular items on this agenda either now or at the time the Board considers the particular item. Jerry Hansen addressed the Board regarding his analysis of the proposed budget given to the Budget Committee. He raised several issues including a bus drop off point for students at Boulder, which the voters did not approve in the voted levy, and what he felt was a violation of MCA 20-10-143 regarding capital improvements. The Chair asked Mr. Hansen if he were accusing the Board of criminal action. Mr. Hansen stated he was not but he did not agree with the Board’s priorities. Adopt Final Budgets FY 2006-2007 Trustee Getz reported the Budget Committee has reviewed the matter for several months and made hard decisions for a balanced budget for the 2006-07 school year. He felt, in regards to the Boulder bus drop off issue, the District must be aggressive when addressing the safety of children. Trustee Getz made the following motion with a second by Trustee Kelker: Motion to approve the elementary school budget as shown in the packet for 2006-07. Those voting in favor were Dawn Achten, Mary Jo Fox, Dale Getz, Malcolm Goodrich, Katharin Kelker, Sandra Mossman and Rachel Staff. Joel Guthals is ineligible to vote on elementary issues. The motion passed unanimously. The approved budget line items are as follows: General Fund $52,124,190 Transportation Fund 3,147,017 Tuition Fund 300,000 Retirement Fund 7,612,961 Adult Education Fund 410,430 Technology Fund 282,181 Flexibility Fund 169,125 Debt Service Fund 2,662,000 Building Reserve Fund 1,438,625 Trustee Getz made the following motion with a second by Trustee Guthals: Motion to approve the high school budget as shown in the packet for 2006-07. Those voting in favor were Dawn Achten, Mary Jo Fox, Dale Getz, Malcolm Goodrich, Joel Guthals, Katharin Kelker, Sandra Mossman and Rachel Staff. The motion passed unanimously. The approved budget line items are as follows: General Fund $32,269,991 Transportation Fund 1,687,523 Tuition Fund 300,000 Retirement Fund 4,420,000 Adult Education Fund 1,594,092 Technology Fund 302,117 Flexibility Fund 186,989 Debt Service Fund N/A Building Reserve Fund 1,204,875 As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Malcolm Goodrich, Chair Diane Blevins, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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