Fossil School District 21J
Wheeler High School ~ General Room
Regular Agenda - 7:30 PM - Monday, Nov 24, 2014
Pos Year Pos Year
1 Rebecca Humphreys - Chair 2015 4 Bryce Logan, 2017
2 Rhonda Morrow 2017 (Run in 2015) 5 Carol MacInnes - Vice Chair 2017
3 Shirlan McKay 2015 Jonathan Moore, Business Manager
Brad Sperry Superintendent
Attendance:
Jon McMurray
Melanie Sperry
1.0 Call Meeting to Order
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
*Director Humphreys called meeting to order at 7:30 PM
2.0 Approve/Additions to the Agenda
*There were no changes
3.0 Committee Reports
3.1 Co-op Committee
*Superintendent Sperry reported that the Condon/Wheeler Sports Co-op committee met and reviewed the fall
sports coaches evaluation.
*He also reported that the co-op reviewed a number of items including the hand book and winter sports.
*He commented that the co-op discussed in executive session some coaching practices.
*Superintendent Sperry also mentioned that the co-op set the rotation schedule for playoff games.
3.2 Fossil Distance Learning Program:
*Superintendent Sperry commented that the program is doing fine.
* He mentioned that the program has lost three students in the last month.
*Director Logan asked if the program would be filling those tree spots.
*Superintendent Sperry commented that as of now they would not be but it would be a
consideration at the semester.
*Superintendent Sperry commented that Liz is very happy with her staff and that they are all working well
with each other.
3.3 Safety Committee Meeting
*Superintendent Sperry reported that they did not have one.
4.0 Superintendent‘s Report
4.1 PowerPoint presentation: Oregon’s Fundamental Education’ Gap (20 Min.) Ms. Moore’s classroom
Communications
*Superintendent Sperry made a PowerPoint presentation to the board about Oregon’s Fundamental Ed Gap.
*Superintendent Clarified some of the definition changes that may be made to the OARS that will affect
student instructional time.
*Director Logan commented that he would like to see data that shows proof that there is a correlation between
the amount of instructional time and post education success.
*Director Humphreys commented that she noticed in the presentation that there were several key changes to the
to the OARS definitions relating to what counts as instructional time.
*Superintendent Sperry commented that she was absolutely correct but that WHS will not have to worry about
it because our instructional time is calculated without using some of the favorable definitions.
4.2 FACT Letter of intent to bargain
*Director MacInnes suggested that the notice be proof read before submitted to the Board.
*Director Humphreys asked about what the next steps will be in this process.
*Superintendent Sperry explained the process of negotiations.
4.3 Notice From Oregon Department of Revenue
*The Board read the notice.
4.4 Other
*Superintendent Sperry reported that he has been contacted by an outside group asking for permission to sell
raffle tickets at our sports events. He commented that he would like some direction from the board on how
to deal with these inquiries.
*Superintendent Sperry commented that Gene Mortimore has asked if he could sell raffle tickets for a leather
jackets to support the City of Fossil’s Ambulance.
*Director Humphreys commented that she does not want the outside group to interfere with what the students are
trying to do.
*Director Humphreys and Director Logan agreed that if it is good for the community and not competing with
student fund raising, Superintendent Sperry can use his discretion in allowing these groups to solicit at
the sporting events.
*Rhonda Morrow commented that the group should set up a table to at the entrance to the gym and not walk
around to sell the tickets.
*Director MacInnes commented that this is what Gene was planning on doing.
*Superintendent Sperry mentioned that he was approached by preschool board about a student that is a kinder
but attending the pre-school, and that the district would be paying 3,000 for needed services for this student.
5.0 Consent Agenda
5.1 Approval of Minutes: October 08, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes and Executive Meeting Minutes
*Director MacInnes moved to approve the October 8, 2014 Regular meeting minutes and Executive Session
minutes. Director Logan seconded. Director Humphreys, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes voted in favor of
the motion. Director Morrow abstained due to not be at the meeting. The motion passed with majority vote.
5.2 District Financials: October 2014 Financials and EFB Projection: FSD, FGS, WHS, cash
balances.
*Director MacInnes moved to approve the October 2014 Financials. Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan.
and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion. The Motion passed unanimously.
6.0 Audience Input
*None
7.0 Executive Session Per ORS 192.660(2)(d) To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations.
*The board entered executive session at 8:37 PM
*The Board reconvened in open session at 9:22 PM.
8.0 Unfinished Business
Action
8.1 3rd Reading Board policy
JFCEB Personal Electronic Devices and Social Media
*Director MacInnes moved to adopt policy JFCEB as re-written. Director Morrow seconded.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
8.2 2nd Reading Board Policies
ECAC Video Surveillance
ECAC-AR Video Surveillance – AR
IK Academic Achievement
IKA Grading and Reporting System
IKAB Student Progress Reports to Parents
*Director MacInnes moved to adopt policy ECAC, ECAC-AR, IK, IKA, IKAB. Director McKay seconded.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.0 New Business
Non-Action
9.1 None
Action
9.2 Ratify and Approve changes to Superintendent’s Contract
*Director MacInnes moved to accept the retirement of Superintendent Sperry effective January 1, 2014.
Director McKay seconded the motion. Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes voted in
Favor for the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
*Director Logan moved to offer a new contract to Brad Sperry effective January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016,
With same contract language as current Superintendent’s Contract language with exception to changes to PERS
contributions language due to Superintendent Sperry working as a retiree. Director MacInnes seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.3 Resolution 1504
*Director Logan moved to adopt Resolution 1504. Director MacInnes seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.4 Resolution 1505
*Director Morrow moved to adopt Resolution 1505. Director Logan seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.5 Resolution 1506
*Director Logan moved to adopt Resolution 1506. Director Morrow seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.6 Resolution 1507
*Director MacInnes moved to adopt Resolution 1507. Director Logan seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.7 Resolution 1508
*Director Morrow moved to adopt Resolution 1508. Director McKay seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9.8 Resolution 1509
*Director Logan moved to adopt Resolution 1509. Director Morrow seconded the motion.
Director Humphreys, Morrow, McKay, Logan, and MacInnes all voted in favor of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
10.0 Director's Comments
*Director Humphreys commented that she would like to have some direction as to the process of the
Superintendent’s evaluation.
*Director Logan asked that the evaluation form be in next month’s board packet.
*Director Logan talked about the heating unit and that there are just a couple of items that need to be done before the
Project is complete.
*Director Humphreys also commented that she would like to put an item on the agenda to discuss having a work session to set some strategic goals.
11.0 Adjournment
*Director Humphreys adjourned the meeting at 9:53 PM
Next Meeting:
Scheduled Regular Board Meeting December 11, 2014 7:00PM
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Board Chair Business Manager