COLTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 306
Colton, Washington 99113
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 23, 2015
7:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Bean, Denise Faerber, Barney Jacobs, Gary Riedner,
Jana Schultheis
STAFF PRESENT: Nate Smith, Marsha Druffel, Gordon Steinbis, Cathy Kinzer, Brenda Schultheis
PUBLIC PRESENT: Jerry Weber
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Call to
Chairman Gary Riedner. Order
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from ESD101 congratulating the district on passing Maintenance Correspondence
and Operations Levy. A letter from Joe Schmick congratulating the girls
basketball team on their state championship was shared with the
board. Also shared was a picture of the girl’s basketball team with
Governor Jay Inslee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION:
No executive session results to report on in March. Exe Session Action
CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes
1. March 26, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
Bills and Payroll Total Exp Warrant #
1. General Accounts Payable $51,901.08 30605804-30605847
2. General Fund Re-Issued $23,928.84 30605855-30605855
3. ASB Accounts Payable $ 4,545.69 30605848-30605854
4. General Fund Payroll $164,183.67 30605856-30605887
5. General Fund Additional $664.95 3060588-30605891
6. Comp Tax Payable $117.55 Wire
Investments
1. Liquidated:
Gen.Fund 02/27/15-03/31/15 $1,009,750
Cap. Fund 02/27/15-03/31/15 $1,427,872
ASB Fund 02/27/15-03/31/15 $65,000
Trans.Fund 02/27/15-03/31/15 $169,240
Debt Service 02/27/15-03/31/15 $20,652
2. Acquired:
Gen.Fund 03/31/15-04/30/15 $1,021,550
Cap. Fund 03/31/15-04/30/15 $255,720
ASB Fund 03/31/15-04/30/15 $67,000
Trans.Fund 03/31/15-04/30/15 $169,255
Debt Service 03/31/15-04/30/15 $20,350
CONSENT AGENDA:
The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Denise Faerber. Consent
Eric Bean seconded. Unanimous. Agenda
AUDIENCE-PRIVATE SCHOOL PARTICIPATION:
Jerry Weber reported everything is going good at GASB. The Colton Fair Audience/GASB
will be 5/1/15. Thanks for the use of the school grounds again.
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PERSONNEL:
Mr. Smith reported we have three people apply for the Principal/Fine Principal/
Arts position. The interview committee consists of: Denise Faerber, Fine Arts
Jana Schultheis, Vickie Fadness, Cathy Kinzer, Vicky Heimghaus, Casey
Schlee and Mr. Smith. We are hoping to interview next week.
There are also three people that have applied for the Fine Arts only
position. Interviews will be at a later date to be determined.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
The move into the new remodeled area was accomplished. There are Cap. Project
still things that need to be finished in Phase II. Leone/Keeble
has increased staff on the demolition portion of Phase III. The gym
and locker room walls are exposed. The footings will be poured
next week. Change orders and the contingency fund was reviewed.
The field light project is still pending but there is a need to get
power to the athletic fields. We received two bids to complete
this project, Twin Cities Electric - $8,354 and Inland Metal $11,000.
There was board discussion on the project. Jana Schultheis moved
to incur the additional cost to complete the project and award
the bid to Twin Cities Electric. Eric Bean seconded. Unanimous.
Mr. Smith discussed with the board the issues the district is
facing with the new technology in the classrooms. Some of our
computer equipment is not compatible with the new HDMI technology
systems installed in the new classrooms. Mr. Smith has been
working with EVCO to come up with a solution to help with
the compatibility issue. He will have more information at the
next board meeting.
Calendars for the 2015-2016 school year were discussed. Mr. 2015-2016
Smith reported that CEA had a meeting to discuss the options Calendar
and voted for Option 2. Their reasoning was student summer Adoption
employment, state testing block of days and seat time prior to
the county fair. The board discussed both pros and cons for
all calendar options presented. Denise Faerber moved to
adopt option 3 as the calendar for the 2015-2016 school year.
Barney Jacobs seconded. Unanimous.
Second reading of policies 3207-Prohibition of Harassment, Policies 3207, 3210
Intimidation and Bullying, 3210-Nondiscrimintation, 5010- 5010, 5011, 6220
Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, 5011-Sexual Second reading
Harassment and 6220-Bid Requirements were presented to
the board for approval. There was board discussion on
required language. Jana Schultheis moved to adopt the
policies as presented to meet state and federal obligations
Under protest. Barney Jacobs moved to second under protest.
Unanimous.
REPORTS:
COMMITTEES:
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Covered in regular meeting. Cap. Project
STRATEGIC PLANNING/TECHNOLOGY:
No Report. Tech
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IAAC:
No report IAAC
CTE:
No report. CTE
MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION:
Brad Nilson has the bid for a new bus, but is researching new Maint/Trans
options for the engine and transmission.
ENROLLMENT:
Our enrollment is at 154 the month. Enrollment
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Financially we are on track for this time of the year. Financial
We will be starting the budget process with the teachers this month.
We have only four kindergarten students register.
PRINCIPAL REPORT
Congratulations to students of the month: Respect
Kindergarten Grey Kramer
Kindergarten Blaze Hohn
Grade 1 TJ Keller
Grade 2 Skky Christian
Grade 2 Trinity Roberts
Grade 3 Emily Jackson
Grade 4 Sidni Whitcomb
Grade 5 Brooklyn Trimble
Grade 6 Andy Miller
Grades 3/4 attended a presentation from Festival Dance. Elementary
The date of 8th grade graduation is 6/4/15, 7:00 pm. News
Mr. Briney is serving ice cream sundaes as part of the “You’re
Awesome” program on 4/24/15.
The annual FFA Plant sale will be on 5/1/15.
Kindergarten graduation will be 5/12/15.
SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL REPORT:
Congratulations to the Science Olympiad Team. They placed 14th in the
state and one of the teams received a 1st place award.
Mr. Smith has been working with Red Barn Farms on the graduation
ceremony, beginning planning and organizing for the event.
The Colton Fair will be held 5/1/15. There will be no construction
on site that day.
We have started hiring for summer work crews. We will have another
Move to complete into Phase III as well as clean out the Ag Shop for
demolition.
The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May Mtg.
May 28, 2015.
At 8:15 pm the Chairman called for an executive session for a period of Exec Session
75 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