Minutes

Chair Tenny was absent from the Monday work session and the regular meeting. Vice Chair Fosse led the work session and meeting.

Board Meeting
Minutes – November 20, 2007
Lakeside Middle School

MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Fosse, Vicki Daggy, Greg Flemming, Rose Theisen, and Superintendent Bridget Lewis.
Excused: Ken Tenny

Student Representative: Jamie W was excused from the meeting.

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Floyd Smith, Kevin Simpson, Mark St.Clair, Scott Friedman, Debbie Lahue, and Administrative Assistant Kathy Fairbanks.

Excused: Marc Bell, Len Mortlock, and Jeff Baerwald

GUESTS PRESENT (Recorded): Chris L, Drake F, Crystal F, Denise Dalbey, Rebecca D, Gillian C, Sarah D, Marlene Padayao, Maureen Fanion, Brandt F, Carissa C, Gayanne Clayburn, Colleen Guyette, Phyllis Schaffer, Chuck Schaffer, and Debbie Williams.

OPENING OF THE MEETING: Vice Chair Greg Fosse called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Director Tenny led the flag salute. Mrs. Fairbanks called roll.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: I move we approve the agenda as presented.
Daggy / Flemming 4-0

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: I move we approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Theisen / Daggy 4-0

Consent Agenda:
- Minutes, October 17, 2007, Regular Board Meeting
- Minutes, October 25, 2007, Special Board Meeting
- Vouchers:
General Fund (281-287) $ 2,545.88
General Fund (288-303) $ 16,719.30
General Fund (304) $ 2,849.46
General Fund (305-458) $ 221,310.08
ASB Fund (77-136) $ 50,766.38
- Budget Status Report
- Submission of Perkins Grant
- Selection of Shaun F as Student School Board Representative

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Mrs. Phyllis Schaffer, Lake Spokane Elementary Mrs. Schaffer was recognized by Mrs. Lewis for the outstanding job she does as secretary at Lake Spokane Elementary and congratulated for her 25 years of service to the district.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: None given. Student Representative excused from meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mrs. Lewis introduced Eagle Scout Brandt F, who presented his Eagle Scout project to the board. Brandt and his volunteers worked a total of 214 hours upgrading the football press box at Lakeside High School, installing windows, sheet rock, and heaters. Brandt recognized three volunteers, Maureen Fanion, Ed Rozell, and Bill McBride as “Everyday Heros”. Director Fosse commended Brandt for getting the Eagle Scout recognition, and Mr. St.Clair thanked Brandt for the excellent work he did.

Mrs. Lewis gave a construction update.
- Currently there are two design teams staggering meetings with the architects. They are nearing the final stages with this phase.
- The schematic design will come next.
- Four operating standards were outlined: 1) Security and Safety; 2) Functionality; 3) Community Access (centers for community); and 4) Welcoming (knowing that they are elementary schools – warm feeling).
- The goal is to be on time and under budget.
- Community Update – Plan on construction update in “Eye on Education”. A picture will go on the web as well as the updates. Community Forums will take place in January/February.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 26-07 To Transfer Funds from Capital Projects Fund to Debt Service Fund Mr. Smith presented Resolution 26-07 for board approval. This is for the annual transfer of $50,000 for the pay down of the 1997 bond issue used for construction of the middle school.
MOTION: I move that we approve Resolution 26-07 as presented.
Flemming / Theisen 4-0

RESOLUTION 27-07 To Transfer Funds from Capital Projects Fund to Debt Service Fund for Payment of Limited General Obligation Bonds Mr. Smith presented Resolution 27-07 to the board for approval. This resolution allows for the payment of the principal and interest due in December 2007 and June 2008 for the $170,000 Limited General Obligation Bond used to finance construction of the administration building.
MOTION: I move that we approve Resolution 27-07 as presented.
Daggy / Theisen 4-0

STATE-REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Lewis presented for approval Resolution 18-07 of Compliance with Substitute House Bill 1506 for GCCM Process (NMFE); Resolution 19-07 of Compliance with Substitute House Bill 1506 for GCCM Process (LSE); Resolution 20-07 of Racial Imbalance (LSE); Resolution 21-07 of Racial Imbalance (NMFE); Resolution 22-07 of Approval of Ed Specs (NMFE); Resolution 23-07 of Approval of Ed Specs (LSE); Resolution 24-07 of Authorized District Personnel (NMFE); and Resolution 25-07 of Authorized District Personnel (LSE).
MOTION: I move that we approve Resolutions 18-07, 19-07, 20-07, 21-07, 22-07, 23-07, 24-07, and 25-07 as presented.
Theisen / Flemming 4-0

2007-08 NMFSD STRATEGIC DIRECTION Mrs. Lewis presented for approval the 2007-08 Strategic Direction, which was discussed and revised as the Special Board Work Session on November 5, 2007.
MOTION: I move that we approve the 2007-08 Strategic Direction as presented.
Flemming / Theisen 4-0

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None

TIME, PLACE, DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
Work Session: Monday, December 17, 2007, 6:00 PM, Lakeside High School Library
Regular Session: Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 7:00 PM, Lakeside Middle School

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