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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2012
The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at School Administration Building with Chairwoman Patti Hepola presiding. Trustees present: Ann Boston, Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol Wold. Absent: Trustee Rayelynn Connole. Also present were: Dr. Linda Reksten, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources and J.R. Richardson, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, February 21, 2012
Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Item 2 – Kennedy Elementary Presentation with Recognitions
Ron Ricketts recognized and thanked School Monitor, Bev Coonrod “Super Monitor” and Kindergarten Teacher, Michelle St. Pierre “Gold Star Recipient” for empowering students to achieve lifelong success.
Item 3 – Public Comment on Items Not On Agenda
Judy Jonart introduced Zach Horne who gave a brief update on the improvements made to the School District website. Zack explained that the upgrades to the District website are an effort to make it community friendly.
Superintendent Reksten complimented Zack and the technology employees who have done fantastic work on the website and also Judy Jonart, who has taken a couple of the items identified through the strategic planning and ran with them in the right direction.
Item 4 – Policy 2150 – Instruction – School Wellness – 1st Reading – Mark Harrison
Mark Harrison discussed the changes being made to Policy 2150 – Instruction – School Wellness. Mr. Harrison stated that these changes are in an effort to meet the needs of School District #1.
Item 5 – Formation of a Technology Department – Superintendent Reksten
In an overall goal of providing more support, service and training to administrators, teachers and students, Superintendent Reksten requested Trustees to read her proposal (see below) for the formation of a Technology Department and provide direction on the issue. Dr. Reksten shared that although there have been many obstacles this year, the District is very proud of the technology department.
Dr. Reksten stated that the District needs to maintain our edge; while keeping the cost down.
Butte School District #1 Office of the Superintendent
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Dr. Linda £. Reksten, Superintendent
RE: Formation of a Technology Department
DATE: March 13, 2012
Board Members:
In order to improve service to teachers and students and with the increasing amount of technology including switches, servers, mobile labs, desk top computers, iPads etc., I am proposing that a Technology Department be organized with an IT Manager to coordinate, direct and manage technology for the District. The IT Manager should be a confidential position as he/she must be free to complete investigations and comply with federal/state requirements. The IT Manager would evaluate and schedule technology personnel. Further the Manager would develop a yearly budget and plan for ongoing improvements and purchases in District technology. The Manager would work closely with the Curriculum Director, Facilities/Maintenance Director and Business Manager to serve the needs of the District.
Issues in Technology:
1. As it currently exists, equipment is often purchased without input from the Technology Department personnel and then it is expected that this equipment will be serviced even if it does not work with the network hardware or software.
2. There is some standardization of equipment. However, there needs to be more District-wide communication of appropriate equipment. It has become difficult to support technology products that don't work well with the network. The IT Department could also ask for pre-approval prior to purchase.
3. The IT Department could take a stronger role in helping principals plan for replacement of aging equipment as well as training for teachers according to the State approved Technology Plan for the District.
4. There is some confusion as to who should be contacted when a user is having difficulty. Some employees use the ticket system, others do not. Some employees use email or phone calls. Communication could be improved.
5. Technology tools are increasing and there will be continual growth and demand for technology.
6. A formalized technology department could plan for changes such as the most recent request for "wireless environments" along with District facilities.
The overall goal is to provide more support, service and training to administrators, teachers and students. I am requesting discussion and direction from the Board on this issue.
Thanks,
Linda
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6 – Consent Agenda
· Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers (February 2012)
LETTER # 6 / PAYROLL RECAPMONTH: FEBRUARY 2012
DATE: MARCH 12, 2012
FUND / TOTAL / GRAND TOTALS
ELEMENTARY GENERAL / $1,175,523.31 / $1,175,523.31
ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION / $56,860.47 / $56,860.47
FOOD SERVICE / $56,189.13 / $56,189.13
ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT / $163,557.20 / $163,557.20
ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION / $1,690.17 / $1,690.17
MEDICIAD / $15,472.36 / $15,472.36
ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE / $363.47 / $363.47
HIGH GENERAL / $650,954.32 / $650,954.32
HIGH TRANSPORTATION / $28,437.74 / $28,437.74
HIGH RETIREMENT / $88,967.61 / $88,967.61
HIGH ADULT EDUCATION FUND / $3,943.77 / $3,943.77
HIGH SICK LEAVE RESERVE / $81.06 / $81.06
BUS ACTIVITY / $10,429.05 / $10,429.05
HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR / $2,948.34 / $2,948.34
FEDERAL PROGRAMS / $311,923.90 / $311,923.90
TOTAL CLAIMS (400) / $2,567,341.90 / $2,567,341.90
GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH / $2,567,341.90
LETTER #5 / CLAIMS RECAP
MONTH: FEBRUARY 2012
DATE: MARCH 12, 2012
FUND / TOTALS / REIMBUSEMENTS / GRAND TOTAL
ELEMENTARY GENERAL / $180,218.96 / $1,808.24 / $178,410.72
ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION / $24,330.42 / $24,330.42
FOOD SERVICE / $73,319.98 / $1,001.72 / $72,318.26
ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION / $1,715.21 / $1,715.21
MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES / $157,507.79 / $157,507.79
COBRA / $34,111.41 / $34,111.41
HIGH GENERAL / $146,650.28 / $388.26 / $146,262.02
HIGH TRANSPORTATION / $11,977.85 / $11,977.85
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING FUND / $14,474.85 / $14,474.85
BUS ACTIVITY / $438.00 / $438.00
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / $15,373.50 / $15,373.50
FEDERAL PROGRAMS / $30,282.17 / $2,563.60 / $27,718.57
TOTAL CLAIMS (400) / $690,400.42 / $5,761.82 / $684,638.60
LESS REIMBURSEMENTS / $5,761.82
GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH / $684,638.60
Note: A complete and detailed listing of the Claims and Budget Transfers is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes.
· Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (February 2012)
· Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (February 2012)
· Policy 1400 – The Board of Trustees – Board Meetings, 2nd Reading – Superintendent Reksten
· Policy 3120 – Students – Compulsory Attendance – 2nd Reading – Superintendent Reksten
· Procedure 3612P – Students – Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks – 2nd Reading – Superintendent Reksten
· Policy 5010 – Personnel – Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
· Policy 5140 – Personnel – Classified Employment and Assignment – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
· Policy 5328 – Personnel – Family Medical Leave – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
· Policy 5450 – Personnel – Employee Use of Internet and District Equipment – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
· Policy 5500 – Personnel – Payment of Wages Upon Termination – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
· Procedure 5328P – Personnel – Family Medical Leave – 2nd Reading – Therese McClafferty
Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Item 7 –Amended Personnel Action Report (February 21, 2012) – Therese McClafferty
BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
AMENDED
Name Effective Assignment/Location
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Lisa Tregidga 02/22/12 Substitute Bus Driver
Brenda Belli 02/22/12 Substitute Clerical
Taryn Leorna 02/22/12 Substitute Clerical
Paula Masica 02/22/12 Substitute Cleaner
Lori Nagel 02/22/12 Substitute Cleaner
Carol Osborne 02/22/12 Substitute Food Service,
Cleaner & Monitor
Kayla Swan 02/22/12 Substitute Food Service,
Monitor
Patricia Dunmire 03/01/12 Cook’s Helper, BHS
Eileen Cheman 03/01/12 Cook’s Helper, West
REMOVAL:
Beverly Foster 02/22/12 Substitute Monitor
Ronald Irick 02/22/12 Substitute Bus Driver
RECALL:
Cheryl Fitzpatrick 02/01/12 Bus Monitor
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Cal McQueary 01/24/12-06/06/12 Temporary Business
Teacher, BHS, BHCC
Paul de Voursney 02/15/12-06/06/12 Temporary LSS/Braille
Instructor, Mgt. Leary
RETIREMENT:
Karla Ahlborn 06/06/12 Special Ed Teacher,
Emerson
Susie Hogart 06/06/12 Special Ed Teacher,
Emerson
Maureen Howe 06/06/12 English Teacher, BHS
Carol Kump 06/06/12 6th grade Teacher, Margaret
Leary
Cathy Pomroy 06/06/12 7th grade Math Teacher, East
SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Connor O’Neill 01/18/12 Girls Basketball Coach, East
Kristi Witt 02/22/12 Volunteer Assistant Girls
Track Coach, BHS
Dave Susanj 02/22/12 Volunteer Girls Basketball
Coach, East
ADDITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:
Robyn Cantrell-Lane 02/22/12 Non-certified Heather Corcoran 02/22/12 Non-certified
Chrissy Pantoja 02/22/12 Non-certified
Linda Palagi 02/22/12 Non-certified
REMOVAL FROM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:
Micaul Bosch 02/22/12
John Butorovich 02/22/12
Terry Carlson 02/22/12
Cori Evans 02/22/12
Shawn Harcharik 02/22/12
Kevin Kremer 02/22/12
Meade Morgan 02/22/12
Colleen Tutty 02/22/12
Ries moved to approve with corrections shown above in red, second by Shea, motion carried as amended.
Item 8 –Personnel Action Report (March 19, 2012) – Therese McClafferty
BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT
MARCH 19, 2012
Name Effective Assignment/Location
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Sheila Buckley 03/20/12 Substitute Monitor
Laura Hackman 03/20/12 Sub. Food Service, Cleaner,
Monitor
James Huntington 03/20/12 Substitute Engineer
Rena Reilly 03/20/12 Sub. Food Service, Cleaner,
Monitor
Teri Williams 03/20/12 Sub. Food Service, Cleaner,
Monitor, Clerical
RETIREMENT:
Marie Fisher 09/05/12 Bus Driver, Transportation
Dept.
RESIGNATION:
Lori Nagel 03/05/12 Substitute Cleaner
Linda Wilcox 03/06/12 Substitute Bus Driver
TERMINATION:
John Cavanaugh 03/20/12 Substitute Engineer, Food
Service, Cleaner
Dave Ferris 03/20/12 Substitute Bus Driver
Allan Linton 03/06/12 Cleaner, Butte High Career
Center
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Rachel Cote 03/05/12-06/06/12 Temp. Music Teacher, Mgt.
Leary, Emerson, West
Brian Anderson 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Jeff Arntson 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Luke Blaskovich 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Denise Bordeleau 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Terri Daily 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Kim Dixon 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Steve Donaldson 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Dean Gransbery 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Rich Hawe 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Bob Liva 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Eric Mankins 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Patty Sayler 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Colleen Schulte 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
Kyle Stenson 05/21/12 Driver Education Instructor
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Britney Campbell 05/07/12-06/06/12 Kindergarten Teacher,
Emerson
Michaela Tomsheck 05/03/12-06/06/12 4th Grade Teacher, West
Dorothy Schultz 01/23/12-04/13/12 Music Teacher, Mgt. Leary,
Emerson, West
Cheryl Storey 02/09/12-05/03/12 6th Grade Teacher, Whittier
SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Arie Grey 03/12/12 Assistant Boy’s Track Coach,
BHS
Sarah Borduin 03/20/12 Classroom Volunteer,
Kennedy
Heather Meeks 03/20/12 Classroom Volunteer,
Kennedy
ADDITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:
Jack Griswold 03/20/12 Student Teacher
Amanda Jager 03/20/12 Student Teacher
Michelle Michelotti 03/20/12 Certified
Lisa Padden 03/20/12 Student Teacher
Colleen Rabson 03/20/12 Non-Certified
REMOVAL FROM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:
Jacqueline Capitina 03/20/12
Kelly Hancock 03/20/12
Kyle Koenig 03/20/12
Boston moved to approve, second by Ries, motion carried.
Item 9 – Approval of a Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and UNITE HERE, Local 427, Covering the Food Service Employees of SD#1 – Therese McClafferty
Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School District #1 and UNITE HERE, Local 427, Covering the Food Service Employees of SD#1.
Boston moved to approve, second by Ries, motion carried.
Item 10 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and UNITE HERE, Local 427, Covering the Cleaners of SD#1 – Therese McClafferty
Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School District #1 and UNITE HERE, Local 427, Covering the Cleaners of SD#1.
Wold moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.
Item 11 – Approval to Advertise and Hire Instructors for the Summer 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs – Judy Jonart
Judy Jonart requested approval to advertise and hire instructors for the Summer 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. The actual number of teachers will be based on student enrollment and funding.
Granger moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried.
Item 12 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for Adult Education – Summer School 2012 – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the Adult Education – Summer School 2012 program. The Adult Basic Education Summer program would be a continuation of the Adult Basic Education program that the District currently offers.
Ms. Cannon stated that the funding for this program would come from the Adult Basic and Literacy Grant.
Wold moved to approve, second by Ries, motion carried.
Item 13 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for the Elementary, Middle and High School Extended School Year (E.S.Y.) Program for 2012 – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the Elementary, Middle and High School Extended School Year (E.S.Y.) Program for 2012. Ms. Cannon stated that this program would be housed at Butte High School Career Center.
Ms. Cannon shared that the number of positions hired is based on enrollment and the funds for this program would come from the IDEA grant.
Ries moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 14 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for the E.S.Y. (Extended School Year) Speech Therapy Program – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the E.S.Y. (Extended School Year) Speech Therapy Program. The E.S.Y. program will be housed at Butte High Career Center and the funds for this program will come from the IDEA grant.
Boston moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 15 – Approval to Create a Temporary Para educator Position at Emerson Elementary for the Remainder of the 2011/2012 School Year – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to create a temporary Para educator Position at Emerson Elementary for the remainder of this school year (March 20 – June 5, 2012). The IEP team has determined that this position is necessary to facilitate the educational needs of a student in our self-contained kindergarten program.
Ms. Cannon explained that the 2012/2013 staffing plan will accommodate this students needs. These funds will be expended through the Medicaid budget.
Ries moved to approve, second by Boston, motion carried.