September 12, 2017 - Stevensville Public Schools

Stevensville Public Schools

School District #2

300 Park Street

Stevensville, Montana 59870

Telephone: (406)777-5481

Fax: (406)258-1246

Regular Board Meeting

September 12, 2017 7:00 p.m. Music Center Choir Room

1.Opening of meeting – call to order – present – salute to flag:

Chairman Greg Trangmoe called the board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Center Choir Room. Greg Trangmoe led the pledge of allegiance. Trustees present were Cathi Cook, Sarah Armijo, Billy Donaldson, Tim Schreiber, Sean Lenahan and Lucas McCormick. Brian Gum, Nate Fry, Tracey Rogstad, Jessica Shourd, Superintendent Bob Moore and Assistant Clerk Eric Walthall were present. Penny Bertram was not present.

2.Approval of minutes of previous meetings (Regular August 8, 2017).

Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the trustees if they had any questions or comments on the regular board meeting on August 8, 2017 as presented. There were no questions or comments and Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the August 8, 2017 minutes as presented. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

3. 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 claims in the amount of $213,253.98 starting with claim #33009 and ending with claim #33111 for August and students’ accounts in the amount of $27,839.67. After one question about Charter Communications and a brief discussion, Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the claims and students’ accounts as presented. Billy Donaldson seconded the motion. All voted aye.

4. Recognize Visitors/Public Comment:

Public Comment:

There was no public comment.

Board Comment:

There was no board comment.

5. Consent Agenda

A. Resignation:

i. Josh Lords – High School Asst. Football Coach

ii. Cindy Coop – HS Special Education Aide

B. Employment

i. Nichole Oyler – 3^rd Grade Teacher

ii. Christina (Tina) Svaren – MS Paraprofessional

iii. Robin Jordan-Johnston – MS Paraprofessional

iv. Lee Starck – Head Middle School Football

v. Rob Harcharick – Assistant Middle School Football

vi. Colleen Buhler – Head 7^th Grade Volleyball

vii. Sarah Naseem – Head 8^th Grade Volleyball

viii. Jason Joost – Asst. High School Football

ix. Cordell Buhner – Volunteer High School Football

x. Jordan Jasquet – High School BPA Advisor

xi. Amy Paxton – High School FCCLA Advisor

C. Substitute Employment- List provided-Pending Background Checks

Chairman Greg Trangmoe told the Board they will 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.

6. Presentation

Gecko Designs provided a short presentation to the Board on the final design of the new Stevensville School District website. The overview included information on ADA compliance and the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights compliance statement, the location of board policies, athletics and club pages, as well as training that will be provided to the future school district webmaster.

7. Business: Items for Action

A. Disposal Items

Superintendent Bob Moore described items that are no longer functional or of value and recommended that the Board approve item disposal. Sean Lenahan made the motion to approve the disposal request. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. All voted aye.

B. Individual Transportation Contract

Superintendent Bob Moore explained to the Board the need for one individual transportation contract for a parent of one student. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the contract. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

C. Collective Bargaining Agreements

i. Stevensville Teachers Association Local 4379 of AFL-CIO

Superintendent Bob Moore gave an overview to the board of changes to the teachers CBA. Greg Trangmoe asked for clarification on changes and Dr. Moore provided clarification on language and intent of the changes including job postings, bereavement leave, sick bank, and insurance contributions. Greg Trangmoe explained to new members of the Board how the district contributes to insurance and how it has changed in the current agreement vs. previous years. Billy Donaldson made a motion to approve the contract. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. All voted aye.

ii. Federation of Stevensville Support Staff MEA-MFT, NEA-AFT, AFL-CIO

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the salary increases to support staff salaries for school years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 and Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the contract. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

iii. Stevensville Maintenance and Custodial LIUNA, Local N. 1686

iv. Elementary Principal

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the salary for school years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019. Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the contract, Sarah Armijo seconded the motion, and all voted aye.

v. Middle School Principal

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the salary for school years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019. Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the contract, Sarah Armijo seconded the motion, and all voted aye.

vi. High School Principal and Assistant Principal – Activities Director

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the salaries and stipend for school years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 and Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the contract. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.

vii. District Office Staff Contracts

Greg Trangmoe explained the change to the district office staff salaries for the next two years. Sarah Armijo made a motion to approve the contract and Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

viii. Bus Supervisor

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the changes to the new contract as well as a salary adjustment made due to a mistake in a previous year. Billy Donaldson made a motion to approve the contract and Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.

ix. Maintenance Supervisor

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the changes to the new contract as well as a salary adjustment made due to a mistake in a previous year. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the contract and Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

x. Bus Driver Contracts

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the changes to the new contract. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the contract and Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.

xi. School Nurse

Superintendent Bob Moore explained the changes to the new contract. Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the contract and Billy Donaldson seconded the motion. All voted aye.

D. Board Policies

i. Superintendent Bob Moore presented for first reading Policies 2150, 2161P, 3300, 3311, 4350, 5122, 5460, and 8205. Greg Trangmoe asked for a summary of changes to 2161P. Dr. Moore provided details on the changes as well as an overview of 8205. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the first reading and Tim Schreiber seconded the motion. All voted aye.

ii. Superintendent Bob Moore presented policy 4600 for deletion. Cathi Cook made a motion to approve and Billy Donaldson seconded the motion. All voted aye.

E. Out of District Enrollments

i. Elementary

Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the Board if they had any questions on the K-3 out of district students. There were no questions and Sean Lenahan made a motion to approve the K-3 out of district students as presented. Cathi Cook seconded the motion. All voted aye.

ii. Middle School

Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the Board if they had any questions on the 4-8 out of district students. Board members asked questions about students and Tracey Rogstad provided feedback. Cathi Cook asked about classroom size and administrators provided feedback on remaining seats in different grades. Sarah Armijo made a motion to approve the K-3 out of district students as presented. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

iii. High School

Chairman Greg Trangmoe asked the Board if they had any questions on the High School out of district students. After questions about incomplete data on one remigration form, Cathi Cook made a motion to approve the High School out of district students as presented. Sarah Armijo seconded the motion. All voted aye.

8. Items for Information

A. MCEL

Superintendent Bob Moore asked board members if they could attend the MCEL conference in Billings this year. Tim Schreiber and Greg Trangmoe both stated they could attend. Lucas McCormick stated that he may be able to attend.

B. Student Teachers/Interns – Fall 2017

Superintendent Moore presented a list of student teachers studying/working at Stevensville Schools this year and highlighted that Melina Chapman will serve as an intern to Lee Starck, the K-5 Counselor.

C. Board Retreat Discussion of Possible Dates

Dr. Moore and asked members to look at their schedules to identify a date prior to October 1, 2017 to conduct the annual board retreat in the Middle School Conference Room. A tentative date of September 29, 2017 was agreed.

D. Legal

i. Website compliance.

Superintendent Moore led a brief discussion about website compliance based on the Gecko Design presentation earlier in the meeting.

E. Enrollment

Board members had a brief discussion on enrollment based on the earlier discussions in out of district enrollments and the size of classrooms.

F. Transportation CPI Increase Harlow’s

Superintendent Moore provided information to the board members about the update to the Harlow’s Bus contract for 2017/2018.

G. Administrative Reports

After a short review of the administrator reports Dr. Moore informed the board members that the recent athletic team bus break down was not the fault of the driver, but a mechanical problem and that the problem has been repaired.

H. Correspondence

Dr. Moore presented copies of an OPI budget letter that discussed financial constraints and the possible impacts of budget reductions.

I. Adjourn

Cathi Cook made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sean Lenahan seconded the motion. All voted aye.

Board Chairman: ORIGINAL SIGNED AND LOCATED IN DISTRICT OFFICE

Date: October 10, 2017

School Board Clerk: ORIGINAL SIGNED AND LOCATED IN DISTRICT OFFICE