Minutes

Board Meeting
Minutes – September 17, 2007
Lakeside High School Library

The regular board meeting and work session for September were combined on Monday, September 17, 2007, and was held in the Lakeside High School Library. Chair Tenny was absent from the meeting. Vice Chair Fosse led the meeting.

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

Student Representative: Jamie W

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Floyd Smith, Mark St. Clair, Scott Friedman, Jeff Baerwald, Kevin Simpson, Len Mortlock, Marc Bell, Debbie Lahue, and Administrative Assistant Kathy Fairbanks.

GUESTS PRESENT (Recorded): Alysia K, Ali C, Kyra B, Scott Chaney, Chris L, Sarah D, Trevor S, Sam P, Jaimie K, Cyrstal F, N, Brittany E, and Wade A.

OPENING OF THE MEETING: Vice Chair Greg Fosse called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Mr. Smith led the flag salute. Mrs. Fairbanks called roll.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mrs. Lewis mentioned that there was an error on Item X. Time, Place, Date of Next Meeting. The dates should read Monday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 17, not the 17th and 19th as previously posted.
MOTION: I move we approve the agenda as revised.
Daggy / Theisen 4-0

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None

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

Consent Agenda:
- Minutes, August 13, 2007, Special Meeting
- Minutes, August 15, 2007, Regular Board Meeting
- Vouchers:
General Fund (1664-1678) $ 16,590.35
General Fund (1-19) $ 14,963.63
General Fund (20-109) $ 248,947.15
Capital (1-13) $ 43,121.30
- Budget Status Report
- Hiring of Misha Collyer, LMS Math, Language Arts, and Keyboarding Teacher, 1.0 FTE, 1-Yr. Replacement Contract
- Hiring of Lisa Isakson, .4 FTE Continuing, Learning Center Teacher, Nine Mile Falls Elementary
- Hiring of Joy Murphy, .5 FTE Continuing, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Nine Mile Falls Elementary

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mrs. Lewis reported on:
- Opening of school – the buildings are up and running. The administrators did a great job meeting with staff prior to the start of school. The LMS open house was held prior to school starting, and was well attended. Open houses for the high school and elementary schools will take place later in September.
- Elementary Reconstruction – Currently they are in the first round of gathering Ed Specs. Meetings have been held at LSE and will take place at NMFE on Thursday and Friday. Also in the process is the solicitation of RFQs for General Contractor/Construction Manager services.
- Superintendent Search – Public meetings are set for October 1st and 3rd to gather information on desired qualifications of the next superintendent.

NEW BUSINESS:

SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE – TEACHING AND LEARNING (Curriculum) Mrs. Lahue presented a curriculum update on the Math, Reading, Arts, Science, Writing, and Health and Fitness programs. Discussion Only – No Action

NINE MILE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – 2007 AMENDMENTS Mrs. Lewis presented the recently ratified changes to the 2005-2008 NMEA collective bargaining agreement for board approval.
MOTION: I move that we approve the amendments to the 2005-2008 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Nine Mile Education Association and the Nine Mile Falls School District as presented.
Flemming / Daggy 4-0

NINE MILE COACHES ASSOCIATION BARGAINING AGREEMENT – 2007 AMENDMENTS Mrs. Lewis presented the recently ratified changes to the 2006-2009 Coaches Association Agreement for board approval.
MOTION: I move that we approve the amendments to the 2006-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Nine Mile Falls Coaches Association and the Nine Mile Falls School District as presented.
Theisen / Flemming 4-0

DISCUSSION OF FRN NATIONAL CONFERENCE A discussion was held regarding Director Daggy attending the National FRN Conference in Washington DC, February 3-5, 2008. It was decided to table the discussion and not make a decision until the October meeting.

BRIEF DISCUSSION ON WSSDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND FALL BOARD RETREAT - Discussion item only – No action.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Scott Chaney addressed the board regarding his concerns that the preliminary design of Lake Spokane’s upgrades did not allow for sufficient growth.

TIME, PLACE, DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
Work Session: Monday, October 15, 2007, 6:00 PM, Lakeside High School Library
Regular Session: Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 7:00 PM, Lakeside Middle School

RECESS: 7:02 PM Vice Chair Fosse announced that the meeting would recess into Executive Session to discuss property. The session was expected to last no longer than 5-10 minutes and no decisions would be made.

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