Colton School District No. 306

COLTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 306

Colton, Washington 99113

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, February 25, 2016

7:00 PM

MEMBERS PRESENT: Denise Faerber, Shannon Miller, Jana Schultheis, Niki Wolf

STAFF PRESENT: Nate Smith, Marsha Druffel, Kevin Graffis, Jody Moehrle

PUBLIC PRESENT: None

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Call to

Vice Chairman Jana Schultheis. Order

ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS:

At the board retreat board officer elections and committee appointments Officer

were discussed. Niki Wolf moved to nominate the following positions with Elections

Shannon Miller second. Shannon Miller moved to nominate Niki Wolf as

Vice Chairman. Unanimous.

Chairman: Jana Schulte’s

Vice Chairman: Niki Wolf

WIAA Representative: Denise Faerber

CTE: Shannon Miller

Jana Schulte’s

IAAC: Denise Faerber

Gary Riedner

School Improvement: Shannon Miller

Niki Wolf

Capital Projects: Shannon Miller

Jana Schulte’s

Negotiations: Gary Riedner

CORRESPONDENCE:

WSSDA direct was shared with the board. A letter from Michael Dunn, Correspondence

ESD101 congratulating the district on the successful Maintenance and

Operations Levy was shared.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION:

No executive session results to report on in January. Exe Session Action

CONSENT AGENDA:

Minutes

1.  January 28, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

Bills and Payroll Total Exp Warrant #

1. General Accounts Payable $47,714.38 30606828-30606884

2. General Accounts Payable $1,098.75 30606933-30606933

3. ASB Accounts Payable $4,326.76 30606885-30606895

4. General Fund Payroll $172,833.21 30606896-30606932

5. Capital Project Account Payable $16,193.19 30606824-30606827

Investments

1. Liquidated:

Gen.Fund 12/31/15-01/29/16 $852,864

Cap. Fund 12/31/15-01/29/16 $59,569

ASB Fund 12/31/15-01/29/16 $62,500

Trans.Fund 12/31/15-01/29/16 $ 98,202

Debt Service 12/31/15-01/29/16 $18,628

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2. Acquired:

Gen.Fund 01/29/16-02/29/16 $795,420

Cap. Fund 01/29/16-02/29/16 $38,720

ASB Fund 01/29/16-02/29/16 $68,530

Trans.Fund 01/29/16-02/29/16 $99,045

Debt Service 01/29/16-02/29/16 $29,830

CONSENT AGENDA:

The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Denise Faerber with Consent

Niki Wolf second. Unanimous. Agenda

AUDIENCE-PRIVATE SCHOOL PARTICIPATION:

Jody Moehrle spoke about the new Friends of Colton Schools GASB/Audience

home and school collaborative group being formed. The meeting

is scheduled for 3/9/16 at 7pm.

PERSONNEL:

Contracts for spring coaches and boys basketball extended season Spring

contracts were presented to the board for approval. Denise Faerber Ext. Season

moved to approve the contracts as listed. Shannon Miller seconded. Contracts

Unanimous.

REGULAR BUSINESS:

Mr. Smith has scheduled a meeting is scheduled with LK, CKA, Capital

CSG and Gary Riedner to discuss liquidated damages regarding Projects

the modernization project.

REPORTS:

COMMITTEES: Board committee assignment will be conducted at the retreat.

CAPITAL PROJECTS:

STRATEGIC PLANNING/TECHNOLOGY:

IAAC: meeting scheduled for 3/9/16.

CTE:

No report.

MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION:

No Report. Maint/Trans

FINANCIAL REPORT:

The financial report was shared with the board. Everything is going well. Financial

PRINCIPAL REPORT:

Mr. Graffis reported on training he attended on technology in the classroom. Elem

Steve Schreiner, ESD101 will be in the district 3/10/16 to demonstrate News

both Ipads and Chromebooks to the elementary teachers.

March 14-18, 2016 the Missoula Children’s Theatre will be at the school

presenting the play “Peter and Wendy”.

Mr. Graffis reported on the character trait pyramid of success award assembly.

Next month is fitness and skills. Shannon Miller asked if the parents of the

students being recognized could be notified in case they would like to

attend the assembly.

Mr. Graffis presented a survey of concerning PLC readiness. He discussed

how he would like to proceed with the survey with elementary

staff and what goals he is hoping to achieve.

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SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL REPORT:

Mr. Smith reported that Jen Costa is starting the scheduling process. Principal/HS

He explained each schedule and the thought process behind each

Schedule. He reiterated we need to do the best for all of our kids.

The intended use of FFE money was reviewed. On the list is technology, FFE

casework, digital reader board, chairs and stage lighting. He is making

working with vendors, getting bids to go forward.

Also presented were bids for football field lights and a new score

Board. After discussion is was board consensus to proceed with the

purchase of the new score board. They would like to get a firm

bid for the field lighting.

SEL has donated a large projection screen for the gym. We will also District

be checking on the best projector to use in that area. Items

Mr. Smith is scheduling a motivational speaker, Matt Potratz, to speak

to our JH/HS students.

Prepared Response will hold training at the school. They are

also responsible for mapping the school for crisis management.

Mr. Smith is working with ASB on a digital data board for the lobby

That can stream game video into the concessions area.

The art commission is coordinating with Pullman to find a date

to proceed with the grant awarded.

Mr. Smith is working with Jana Schulte’s and Brad Nilsson on a cost

analysis of the old bus shop to convert into a daycare. There are

also many facility requirements from the state that need to be taken

into consideration.

The stage curtain was installed this week.

The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Mar Mtg.

March 24, 2016.

At 8:15 pm the Chairman called for an executive session for a period Exec Session

of 60 minutes to discuss personnel issues. He declared the board will not Adj Mtg

not resume the regular session, therefore the regular board meeting

was adjourned.

______Recording Secretary

______Chairman of the Board

______Secretary to the Board