April 17, 2006, Board Meeting

Minutes of April 17, 2006 Regular Special Meeting
5:00 PM Midtown Center Meeting Room

MINUTES

At 5:02 p.m., Chair Wanda Quinn called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Wood, Fredrickson and Zipperer were present; Mr. Newby was absent.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood to approve the minutes of April 3, 2006, passed 4-0.

Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson to approve the agenda with the addendum, passed 4-0.

Identification of Citizens Wishing to Address the Board - Rick Seward, 1315 N. Hill Drive, Coeur d’Alene, asked about the status of the resolution submitted from the Mica Flats Grange. Mr. Seward wanted to revisit some of the points about Lake City High School GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) and the affiliation with North Idaho College.

Joyce Seward, 1315 N. Hill Drive, Coeur d’Alene commented about a statement within the GSA Constitution about honorary membership that does not state a member age limit and makes reference to international membership.

District Representative Robert Nonini, 2005 Ironwood Parkway, Coeur d’Alene, discussed HB 863 which he sponsored after receiving the resolution from the Mica Flats Grange, though the floor debate was not geared toward the GSA. He too has concerns about the constitution of the club and wants to work with the district over the summer to adopt some rules. He believes parental permission will benefit school districts, protect parents and students and get parents involved in their students’ activities. An opinion from the Attorney General recommended 1) include all clubs and 2) establish an age limit. Superintendent Amend thanked Representative Nonini for his efforts, and the local Grange that brought the resolution to the district to be added to current policy. It is currently incorporated into our policy development process. Judy Drake, Director of Staff and Community Relations said that the language is currently under review with our attorney in Boise, who will respond this week with her recommendations. Proposed policy will then be forwarded to our policy committee. Chair Quinn invited Rep. Nonini to attend as policy is developed and reviewed the process followed by the district and board. Representative Nonini also briefly discussed current legislation about property tax and revenue.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items:

A. Personnel
Certificated
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Heather Wood 1 Yr LOA 4th Grade Teacher Hayden Meadows SY 06-07
Julie Green Retirement Principal Project C.D.A. 08-25-06
Carol Jarvelin 1 Yr LOA Reading Teacher Woodland Middle School SY 06-07
Pamela M. Pratt Hire Director of Elementary Education District SY 06-07
Rosie Astorquia Hire Director of Secondary Education District SY 06-07

Extra Curricular
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Ed DePriest Hire Asst Track Coach Lake City High School SY 05-06

Classified
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Lee Elarco Resignation Title 1 Secretary District 04-11-06

B. Authorize Declarations of Habitual Truancy Students A, B, C, D, and E
C. Approve Copier Lease Agreement for Hayden Meadows Elementary and Associated
Business Systems

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the consent agenda with the addendum, passed 4-0.

Confirm Date for Annual Meeting July 2006 – The regular meeting date scheduled for July 3 falls just before a holiday and will not work to gather the full Board. According to an opinion from Steven Meade, ISBA Attorney, we are not confined to holding the annual meeting on this date, we must however follow Idaho Code regarding posting a notice of the annual budget hearing and how that connects to the Board’s annual meeting.

Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson to hold the annual meeting at 12:00 p.m. on July 7 or 5:00 p.m. on July 24 (as an alternative date), passed 4-0.

Notice of Trustee Election - Trustee Zone 1 – Lynn Towne, Acting Clerk, reported that Edie Brooks and Robert Chadwick filed petitions to run for the Zone 1 seat. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Polling sites are Fernan Elementary and Canfield Middle School from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Wood asked why the hours are shorter than usual. Superintendent Amend responded that this is a smaller turnout than a district wide election and there are some cost savings to the district by doing this. Chair Quinn commented that typically in a single zone election, the hours are from noon to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Wood asked that we saturate the media to make everyone aware of the times the polls will be open.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to hold the Trustee Election for Zone 1 on May 16, 2006, at Fernan Elementary and Canfield Middle School from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. passed 4-0.

Call for Committee Reports - Mr. Fredrickson reported about progress with the Attendance Zone Committee. Ramsey Elementary will have an enhanced enrollment capacity, which could provide relief to Skyway, Atlas and Hayden Meadows. This will be discussed more in depth at Wednesday’s Board Workshop.

Superintendent’s Report – Harry Amend reminded everyone about the Region 1 ISBA meeting tomorrow evening at River City Middle School in Post Falls. He provided an update about Long Range Planning committee members who are currently working with Michael Kennedy to do some polling, combining our efforts with the county to save money. Surveys would be done concurrently. The results will be useful as we gather information about the failure of levy and where to go from here. Mr. Fredrickson pointed out that the Board has not authorized a survey and will not pay for the survey. Superintendent Amend responded that private individuals will pay costs.

Mrs. Wood reported that she’s been working with Vice-Principal Warren Olson and NIC President Michael Burke about getting the Compass test into high schools. It appears that teachers could administer the tests, and positive progress is being made. Assistant Superintendent Hazel Bauman reported that she and others (including high school math and English teachers) are meeting with NIC Math and English Department Chairs to discuss student placement to articulate passing grades and placement into college level courses. Chair Quinn asked Ms. Bauman to report back at the next Board meeting.

Board Comments and Information – None

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood for Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent or public school student; (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency; roll call vote: Quinn, Wood, Fredrickson, Zipperer, each “yes”.

At 6:40 p.m. the meeting returned to open session.

Mr. Fredrickson briefly discussed the budget process, workshops held and the process of prioritizing used by the City. At the meeting scheduled for May 15th, the Board will hold a “Budget 101” session for the public.

At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.

Wanda C. Quinn, Chair
Board of Trustees

Lynn Towne, Acting Clerk
Board of Trustees

Summary Statement of Executive Session

At 5:40 p.m. the Board held an Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent or public school student; (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

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