Creston School Board Regular Meeting

Creston School Board Regular Meeting October 27, 2014

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #073 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 27th, 2014 Creston School Library

Call to Order Chairman Eric Nelson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the flag salute.

Members present: Members absent: Eric Nelson Pia Odegaard Tami Odenrider Pat Rosman Andy Manke

Dr. William Wadlington, Superintendent Aherron Nestor, Recording Secretary Janet Kenney, Business Manager

A quorum was established.

Introduction of Guests/Community Input No quests.

Agenda Pat Rosman moved to approve the meeting’s agenda; Andy Manke seconded; the motion carried.

Minutes Pat Rosman moved to approve the minutes from September 22nd, 2014; Pia Odegaard seconded; the motion carried.

Fiscal Report October revenues totaled $185,202.45 and expenditures totaled $243,936.26.

General and ASB Fund Vouchers Andy Manke moved to approve all fund vouchers totaling $66,913.82. Pia Odegaard seconded and motion carried. General fund vouchers totaled $55,344.02, Capital Projects vouches totaled $735.37, and ASB Student Body Fund vouchers totaled $10,834.43.

Payroll Pat Rosman moved to approve the October payroll totaling $144,533.18; Andy Manke seconded; the motion carried.

Extracurricular Contracts

1 Creston School Board Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 An Extra Administrative Duties Contract was presented for Kelsey Hoppe. Pia Odegaard moved to approve the contract; Tami Odenrider seconded; the motion carried.

ASB Report – Randy Bohnet Creston Schools ASB Vice-President Randy Bohnet presented to the board an update on past/present/future ASB projects and student involvement. The Bi-County Retreat to Chewelah Peaks at the beginning of the school year and Homecoming week went well. There was a Wilbur/Creston joint ASB meeting done in Creston. Randy and his fellow ASB members are in the process of planning the Veterans assembly, Halloween Party, and a Staff Appreciation week. The Pennies for Patients was finalized by Rachel Muncy and Randy is handling the School Mall Project. The ASB is discussing criteria for academic letters/pins for Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl and maybe Foreign Language classes.

District Legislative Dinner Superintendent Wadlington presented an invitation to the District Legislative Dinner in Odessa, November 18th at 6:00pm.

2014-2015 Transportation Report Transportation Supervisor Brent Odegaard presented his 2014-2015 Transportation Report. Currently the district has nine busses in the fleet and two district vehicles. Brent commended Business Manager Janet Kenney and Mike DeBord (former Transportation Supervisor) for keeping such great depreciation records on the fleet, ensuring a new bus every two years. Brent’s proposal is to replace the 1980 Chevrolet/Class A (van) and 2002 International/Class C during the next two years with a bus that has a wheel chair lift. Brent presented a map showing the bus routes/bus drivers and that running just three buses has made the Creston Schools more efficient in the eyes of the new funding formula. The TVF fund has a balance of $115,580.00.

Legislative Priorities Superintendent Wadlington presented what fifty-nine school districts (including Creston Schools) and the NEWESD101 sent to the legislature regarding what is most important in funding schools and educational programs.

Board Training: Open Public Records Act Superintendent Wadlington presented Lesson 3 of the mandatory Public Officials Training concerning Open Public Meetings Act. Board members present attested to the training – Lesson 3. (*)

Executive Session There was no business that required or qualified for an executive session.

Board Resolution No. 2014-15/1 Andy Manke moved to approve Board Resolution No. 2014-156/1 which allows employees to receive up to two unpaid holidays per calendar year for a reason of faith or conscience or an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church or religious organization; Pia Odegaard seconded; motion carried.

Approval of Volunteer Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach

2 Creston School Board Regular Meeting October 27, 2014 With the recommendation from the Athletic Advisory Board, Tami Odenrider moved to approve Jill Schmierer as Volunteer Junior High Assistant Volleyball Couch; Andy Manke seconded; motion carried.

Approval of Volunteer Cheerleading Coach With the recommendation from the Athletic Advisory Board, Andy moved to approve Marlene Nelson as Volunteer Cheerleading Coach; Tami Odenrider seconded; motion carried.

Second Reading of Policies Tami Odenrider moved to approve the second reading of the following policies; 2337, 3240, 3240P, 3241, 3241P, 3422, and 6605P. Pia Odegaard seconded; motion carried.

Teacher Academy Science Field Trip Request Erin Burke, Secondary Science teacher is requesting permission to take two students on a field trip; Pat Rosman moved to approve the Teacher Academy/Science trip; Tami Odenrider seconded; motion carried. (Field Trip Request Form)

Superintendent Report Superintendent Wadlington commented on the ongoing server reconstruction and computer drop-in labs. Application for another Hagan Grant was completed. The Consolidated Program Review is coming up during the early months of 2015. The Bi-county Professional Learning Consortium was done on October 3rd, 2014 where teaching staff focused on Common Core State Standards and the Smarter Balance Assessments. Superintendent Wadlington will be out of the district for various meetings including NEWESD101 Regional Special Education and the USIP (Canfield) Insurance Retreat.

Adjournment Pat Rosman moved for adjournment at 7:12; Pia Odegaard seconded; motion carried.

Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Monday, November 24th at 6 p.m. in the school library

Eric Nelson, Chairman Pia Odegaard

Pat Rosman, Vice Chairman Tami Odenrider

Andy Manke Dr. William Wadlington, Superintendent

*These minutes, Superintendent’s Report, annual budget, and other documents are available at http://www.creston.wednet.edu