REGULAR MEETING February 12, 2007 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Kelso School District No. 458 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at the Ruth B. Clark Educational Services Center. Present: President Roy Parsons, Vice President Patty Wood, and Directors Bob Simmons, Diane Dick and Mike Haas Administrators: Superintendent Glenys Hill, Assistant Superintendent Patty Page and Executive Director of Business Services Jim Biwer PSE I, KEA and The Daily News were also present FLAG SALUTE COMMUNICATIONS CORRESPONDENCE AND INTRODUCTIONS The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Superintendent Hill read a proclamation from the Governor’s office proclaiming March 12-16, 2007, as Classified School Employee Week. PSE officers Dixie Heath and Christie Henson shared a video from the state PSE organization honoring classified employees. Superintendent Hill shared a letter and survey The Daily News would like to distribute to a middle school class and a class at Kelso High School, possibly grades 7 and 11, if it fits the curriculum. Director Simmons asked how principals felt about the survey and Superintendent Hill indicated they had not had a chance to see the survey yet. Director Dick asked Ms. Mathieu if the survey was being distributed to private schools also and she indicated they had not talked about the private schools. Superintendent Hill shared letters from Herb Dempsey requesting records and information he would like to obtain regarding the wrestling program. Director Wood informed the board that the girls’ bowling team had placed second at state. She also indicated hat spectator conduct is a new WIAA resolution and the board discussed how each district might enforce the requirement. Superintendent Hill introduced a Kelso High School student from the Leadership Class. COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS There were none.
Board of Directors February 12, 2007 Page 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Director Dick asked that item D, contracts/agreements, be pulled from the consent agenda. Director Wood moved and Director Haas seconded to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried. Director Simmons moved and Director Dick seconded to approve the consent agenda that included the minutes of the January 22 and January 29, 2007, meetings; employment of Jayme Gamble, instructional assistant, Brian Underhill, health specialist, and Wayne Lovingfoss, math teacher; resignation of Floyd Keeton; retirement of Helen Leu effective February 1, 2007; and leave requests from the following: Jacqueline Ammons, Gail Burgoyne, Shannon Conley, Denalyn Cram, Rena Dillinger, Gerlad Enders, Barbara McCoy, Anna Ridling, Betty Jo Swarick, and Mark Vorse; supplemental contracts dated February 12, 2007; January 22, 2007, General Fund vouchers, warrant numbers 203101, in the amount of $1,239.07; January 31, 2007, General Fund vouchers, warrant numbers 203105 through 203575, in the amount of $4,938.51, vouchers 203162 through 203357 in the amount of $2,866,467.74, vouchers 203358 through 203607 in the amount of $478,642.35, and vouchers 203608 through 203610 in the amount of $2,598.83; January 31, 2007, Capital Projects Fund vouchers, warrant number 2702, in the amount of $4,006.47; January 31, 2007, ASB Fund vouchers, warrant numbers 22670 through 22729, in the amount of $40,607.04; January 31, 2007, Trust & Agency Fund Private Purpose vouchers, warrant numbers 1036 and 1037, in the amount of $169.70; February 13, 2007, General Fund vouchers, warrant numbers 203611 through 203619, in the amount of $2,256.46; February 13, 2007, ASB Fund vouchers, warrant numbers 22730 through 22755, in the amount of $18,747.67; Kelso High School ASB fundraising request of FCCLA; and the travel requests of Nancy Gill, Lisa Caddel, Kelly Sims, and Misa Reardon to attend the May 7-10, 2007, Spring Thinking Strategies Institute in Denver, Colorado. Motion carried. Director Dick questioned Mark Hottowe about any other organizations providing services to students at Youth Services. Mr. Hottowe indicated that students in Transition School or detention. Director Dick moved and Director Wood seconded to approve contracts/agreements with Cowlitz County Guidance Association, ESD 112, Cascade Networks, eBoard.com, Sprint/Nextel, Qwest, and United Communication Systems. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS, 2006-07
Board of Directors February 12, 2007 Page 3 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Director Dick reviewed many of the educational issues before the legislature. FRN CONFERENCE UPDATE Director Wood updated the board on her attendance at the FRN (Federal Relations Network) Conference she attended in Washington, DC in January and reviewed some of the budget proposals before Congress. Director Simmons moved and Director Haas seconded to approve the 6000 series policies as presented. Motion carried. Curriculum Director Jan Baxter reviewed the I-728 revenues and expenditures for 2006-07. The projected carry over into the 2007-08 school year is expected to be $352,500.
SECTION 6000 POLICIES I728 UPDATE
BUDGET COMMITTEE Superintendent Hill reviewed recommendations for RECOMMENDATION additions and reductions from the Budget Advisory Committee for the 2007-08 school year. After reviewing the committee’s recommendations for additions, Superintendent Hill asked the board to include elementary counseling positions in the 2007-08 budget and place the additional two items on hold. The estimated cost of adding elementary counselors would be approximately $199,000, which would be taken from reserves. Director Dick moved and Director Wood seconded to approve the recommendation of adding elementary counselors positions to the 2007-08 budget at a cost of approximately $199,000. Motion carried. TRAFFIC LIGHT RECOMMENDATION Superintendent Hill revisited the Kelso High School parking lot exit issue confirming it will continue to be an issue due to construction in the area around the schools. Dr. Hill indicated she had talked with the Mayor and City Manager about the possibility of working with the district on a traffic light on Allen Street, but the City indicated it could not support a traffic light. Superintendent Hill indicated the traffic signal would cost approximately $250,000 and the district would most likely have to borrow the money. She asked the board for authorization to proceed on hiring an engineer and looking at costs and planning for a traffic signal. Director Dick moved and Director Simmons seconded to authorize the district to proceed exploring the cost of a traffic control signal at Kelso High School and Allen Street.
Board of Directors February 12, 2007 Page 4 Motion carried. Director Haas expressed his disappointment in the city for not working with the district. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board recessed to executive session at 8:52 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to discuss bargaining parameters and a personnel complaint. The meeting reconvened to adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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