Diane Blevins Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana August 6, 2007 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 on August 8, 2007, at 5:15 p.m. Chair Malcolm Goodrich presided and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Members present included Trustees Malcolm Goodrich, Katharin Kelker, Kathy Aragon Peter Gesuale, Tim Trafford, Joel Guthals, Dawn Achten, Superintendent Jack Copps, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Harper and District Clerk Leo Hudetz. Trustees Mary Jo Fox and Sandra Mossman were excused. The registered guest: 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 the 2007-2008 budget. Mr. Hansen requested the Board to provide more detail regarding revenue, expenditures and fund balances. Elementary Budget Trustee Kelker moved that the Elementary budget hearing for the year 2007-2008 be continued to the regular board meeting on August 20, 2007. The motion was seconded by Kathy Aragon. Trustee Gesuale asked about the budgeting process and what method the Board uses to review the budget. Chair Goodrich requested that Thomas Harper provide detail on budget line items as well as graphs and pie charts for the regular board meeting on August 20, 2007. Trustee Guthals requested information on fund reserves and how the budget for the coming year will influence the reserve levels. Mr. Guthals emphasized that the meeting tonight was a part of the District’s budget process and there would be more opportunity for clarification before the budget is approved. Those voting in favor of the motion were Dawn Achten, Kathy Aragon, Peter Gesuale, Malcolm Goodrich and Katharin Kelker. The motion passed unanimously. Trustees Guthals and Trafford are high school trustees and therefore did not vote on this issue. High School Budget Trustee Guthals moved that the High School budget hearing for the year 2007-2008 be continued to the regular board meeting on August 20, 2007. The motion was seconded by Peter Gesuale. Those voting in favor of the motion were Dawn Achten, Kathy Aragon, Peter Gesuale, Malcolm Goodrich, Katharin Kelker, Joel Guthals and Tim Trafford. As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Malcolm Goodrich, Chair Leo Hudetz, Clerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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