Stevensville Public Schools
School District #2
300 Park Street
Stevensville, Montana 59870
Telephone: (406)777-5481
Fax: (406)258-1246
Regular Board Meeting
August 13, 2018 1:00 p.m. Music Center Choir Room
- Opening of meeting – call to order – present – salute to flag:
Chairman Greg Trangmoe called the board meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. in the Music Center Choir Room. Greg Trangmoe led the pledge of allegiance. Trustees present were Cathi Cook, Tim Schreiber, Sean Lenahan, Michele Brunson, Lucas McCormick, Billy Donaldson and Sarah Armijo. Brian Gum, Nate Fry, Tracey Rogstad, Jessica Shourd, Superintendent Bob Moore and Assistant Clerk Samantha Mewes were present.
- Approval of minutes of previous meeting (July 10, 2018):
Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the trustees if they had any questions or comments on the regular board meeting on July 10, 2018 as presented. There were no comments or questions and Sean Lenahan made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. All voted aye.
- Approval of Claims:
Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked if there were any questions or comments on the claims or students’ accounts. Greg told the Board the district has July claims in the amount of $1,323.00 starting with claim #34458 and ending with claim #34458 and August claims in the amount of $248,311.08 starting with claim #34344 and ending with claim #34457 and students’ accounts in the amount of $6,468.48. After questions about a few of the claims, Michele Brunson made a motion to approve the claims and students’ accounts as presented. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. All voted aye.
- Recognize Visitors/Public Comment:
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Board Comment:
There was no board comment.
- Consent Agenda:
A. Resignations:
i. Monica Lindquist- Elementary Para Educator
ii. Laura Newman- Middle School Secretary
B. Employment:
i. Christina Terpenning- Middle School Secretary
ii. Tina Thomas – Volunteer Asst. Cheer Coach-Pending Background Check
iii. Lee Starck- Head MS Football
iv. Joe Gannon- Asst. MS Football
v. Sarah Naseem- 7th Grade Volleyball
iv. Kelsey Engel- 7th Grade Volleyball
vii. Molly Cherry-8th Grade Volleyball
viii. Andrea Mooney- 8th Grade Volleyball
C. Substitute Employment- Pending Background Checks
Chairman Greg Trangmoe told the Board they would now approve the consent agenda items. Greg asked the Board if there were any questions or comments on the consent agenda items. Greg asked the Board if there were any consent agenda items they would like to remove from the list. There were no items to be removed. Greg told the Board the consent of any trustee pertains only to the items they have the authority to decide on and if there is no objection the agenda items will be adopted by unanimous consent. There was no objection and the consent agenda items were approved by unanimous consent.
- Presentation: Stevensville Boosters
Bob explained to the Board that Fran from the Booster Club was here to present a check to Stevensville Schools for the purchase of temporary bleachers. After Fran thanked the Board and Superintendent Moore for allowing them to be involved with the school, she presented a check to the Board in the amount of $30,350.00. Greg and the board thanked the Booster Club for the donation.
- Business: Items for Action:
A. FFA Request- Out-of-State Travel
Bob explained to the Board Josette Hackett was here to request permission for students to travel out-of-state. Josette explained to the Board where the kids would be traveling and what they would be doing. She explained there would be six kids, herself and one chaperone on the trip. Cathi Cook made the motion to approve the out-of-state travel. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
B. 2018-19 Year Budget Adoptions
i. Elementary- General Fund
Bob explained to the Board that the Elementary Budget for the 2018-19 school is set but that amounts may move within the budget. After a brief discussion, Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the Elementary Budget in the amount of $4,087,441.00 as presented. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. Lucas McCormick, Sean Lenahan, Billy Donaldson, Greg Trangmoe, Cathi Cook Tim Schreiber and Sarah Armijo all voted aye. Michele Brunson could not vote.
ii. High School- General Fund
Bob explained to the Board that the High School Budget for the 2018-19 school is set but that amounts may move within the budget. After a brief discussion, Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the High School Budget in the amount of $2,978,274 as presented. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. All voted aye.
iii. Elementary- Transportation
Bob told the Board that the Elementary Transportation budget for the 2018-19 year did not change from the previous year. Cathi Cook made the motion to approve the Elementary transportation budget in the amount of $489,941. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. Lucas McCormick, Sean Lenahan, Billy Donaldson, Greg Trangmoe, Cathi Cook Tim Schreiber and Sarah Armijo all voted aye. Michele Brunson could not vote.
iv. High School- Transportation Budget
Bob told the Board that the High School Transportation budget for the 2018-19 year did not change from the previous year. Cathi Cook made the motion to approve the High School transportation budget in the amount of $323,911.00. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. All voted aye.
C. Out-of-District Enrollments
i. Elementary
ii. High School
Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the Board if they have any questions on the Elementary out of district students. After comments from the Board on some of the students, Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the Elementary out of district students as presented. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. Lucas McCormick, Sean Lenahan, Billy Donaldson, Greg Trangmoe, Cathi Cook, Tim Schreiber and Sarah Armijo all voted aye. Michele Brunson could not vote.
Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the Board if they have any questions on the High School out of district students. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the High School out of district enrollments as presented. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
D. Cancellation of Outdated Checks
Bob explained to the Board that Associated Students has checks that are over a year old and need to be cancelled. Sean Lenahan made the motion to cancel the checks. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
- Items for Information:
A. Student Handbooks
i. K-3
Jessica Shourd explained some of the changes or revisions to the K-3 handbook. There were not questions and Greg moved on to the Middle School handbook.
ii. Middle School
Tracey Rogstad explained some of the changes or revisions to the Middle School handbook. After answering a few questions, Greg moved on to the High School handbook.
iii. High School
Nate Fry explained changes or revisions to the handbook and after a few questions, Greg moved on to the Employee Handbook.
B. Correspondence
Bob told the Board that the district received letters from the National Association of Agricultural Educators thanking the school for allowing Josette Hackett to attend the NAAE Convention. Bob also told the Board that the United Methodist Women of Stevensville sent a letter thanking the school for the use of the kitchen so they could make their apple dumplings.
- Adjourn:
Cathi Cook made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Board Chairman: Original Signed and in District Office
Date: September 11, 2018
School Board Clerk: Original Signed and in District Office