Stevensville Public Schools
School District #2
300 Park Street
Stevensville, Montana 59870
Telephone: (406)777-5481
Fax: (406)258-1246
Regular Board Meeting
July 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. Music Center Choir Room
- Opening of meeting – call to order – present – salute to flag:
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook called the board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Center Choir Room. Cathi Cook led in the pledge of allegiance. Trustees present were Sean Lenahan, Michele Brunson, Cook, Sarah Armijo and Tim Schreiber were present. Greg Trangmoe, Lucas McCormick and Billy Donaldson were not present. Superintendent Bob Moore and Business Manager/Clerk Bill Schiele were present.
- Approval of minutes of previous meetings (Regular: June 12, 2018)
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook asked the trustees if they had any questions or comments on the regular board meeting June 12, 2018 minutes as presented. Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the June 12, 2018 regular board minutes as present. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
- Approval of Claims:
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook asked if there were any questions or comments on the claims or students’ accounts. Cathi told the Board the district has June claims for $173,434.46 starting with claim #34204 and ending with claim #34310, July claims for $115,784.02 starting with claim #34311 ab ending with claim #34336 and students’ accounts for $37,756.06. Michele Brunson made a motion to approve the claims and students’ accounts as presented. Sean Lenahan 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. Andrea Mooney – HS Girls Basketball Asst.
ii. Julia Crocker – MS Science
iii. Carly Vercruyssen – HS Asst. Volleyball
iv. Maria Weatherly – Learning through the Arts
- Employment:
– Summer ii. McKenzie Luth – HS Counselor
iii. Theresa Lombardi – K-3 Special Education
iv. Terry Murphy – MS/HS Science
v. Joanna Avery – HS Asst. Volleyball
vi. Alycia Harris – HS Girls Basketball (Approved last month with maiden name)
vii. Bill Fulbright – Elementary Extended School Year
viii. Hank Praast – Volunteer HS Asst. Girls Basketball
ix. McKenzie Luth – HS Asst. Girls Soccer
x. Lacy Janes – Fall Cheer Advisor
xi. Lacy Janes – Winter Cheer Advisor
xii. Trey Williams – Summer Open Gym/Weight Room
C. Substitute List –Pending Background Checks
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook told the Board they will now approve the consent agenda items. Cathi asked the Board if there were any questions or comments on the consent agenda items. Cathi 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. Cathi 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.
- Business: Items for Action
A. Bond Research and Marketing
Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board he has met with Spiker communication and with Lorraine Roach about the marketing stragies of the upcoming bond election. Bob told the Board that Lorraine Roach is here tonight to talk about her proposal. Lorraine talked about the things that she can do for the district in the marketing of the bonds election. After comments from the Board on the proposal, what kind of survey will given to the taxpayers and who will be getting the survey, Sean Lenahan made a motion for Superintendent Bob to negotiate an agreement for market research regarding in the upcoming school bond election. Michele Brunson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
B. Recommendation 6-12 Social Studies Textbook Adoption – History Alive, Teachers Curriculum Institute (2017)
Superintendent Bob More told the Board that Jessica Shourd, the district’s curriculum director and the social studies instructors have reviewed the social studies curriculum this year, and they are recommending the History Alive textbook series for the district. Bob told the Board by policy these books need to be available to the public for 30 days before adopting the textbooks. After comments from the Board on the textbook series and the cost of the textbooks, Tim Schreiber a motion to accept the adoption of the History Alive textbook series for grades 6-12 following a 30-day review period. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.
C. Out-of-District Enrollments
i. Elementary
ii. High School
Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board there is no Elementary or High School out of district students this month.
D. Policy First Reading Adoption
i. Adoptions Policies: 5010, 5500 and 7260
ii. Deletion Policy 5000
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook asked the Board if they have any questions on the policies that are up for first reading. Superintendent Bob Moore talked about the changes in the policies. After comments from the Board on the policies, Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the first reading of policies 5010, 5500 and 7260 as presented. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook asked the Board if they have any questions on policy 5000 that is up for deletion. Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board the information in this policy is included in other policies. Michele Brunson made a motion to approve the deletion of policy 5000 as presented. Sean Lehnan seconded the motion. All voted aye.
E. Portable Bleachers and Booster Club Offer
Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board he has been working with several bleachers companies to purchase portable bleachers for the football field. Bob told the Board the Booster Club has generously agreed to donate funds to purchase two set of bleachers and half of the shipping cost with the understanding the district to purchase one set of bleachers and pay the other half of the shipping cost. Bob also told the Board the Booster club would pay for all the shipping if the district purchases two set of bleachers. After discussion about how many bleachers would fit out at the football field and how long the quote is good for, Sean Lenahan made a motion to purchase three sets of portable bleachers with the assistance of the Stevensville Booster Club donating $30, 325.00 toward the purchase of bleachers. Michele Brunson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
F. Grievance Committee Recommendation
Vice-Chairwoman Cathi Cook told the Board the Grievance committee has met and their recommendation is to deny the grievance filed by Mark Hurd. Cathi asked the Board if they have any questions on the recommendation. Michele Brunson made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Board grievance committee assigned to hear the level three grievance file by Mark. Hurd. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. All voted aye.
- Items for Information:
A. Standard Based Report Card
Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board that Mrs. Shourd and the teachers have finished the first draft of the standard based report card which is included in their packet. Bob told the Board that Jessica would talk about the draft of the reports card at a later Board meeting.
B. Administrative Report
Superintendent Bob Moore told the Board he has meet with MMW architects about the escalating coasts of construction and the development of the plans for the athletic facilities. Bob also told the Board he has meet with Spiker communication and Loraine Roach about the marketing plan for the upcoming bond election and the things they can offer to the district.
C. Correspondence
There is no correspondence this month.
- Adjourn:
Sean Lenahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Board Chairman:Original signed and in District Office
Date: August 13, 2018.
School Board Clerk: Original signed and in District Office