Annual Reorganization Meeting

July 2, 2007 - Annual Meeting of the Board
5:00 PM Midtown Center Meeting Room

MINUTES
Annual Reorganization Meeting

At 5:06 P.M. Chair Vern Newby called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Edie Brooks, Christie Wood, Sid Fredrickson and Diane Zipperer were present.

Approval of the Agenda – Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the agenda, passed 5-0.

Oath of Office to Elected Officials – Clerk Lynn Towne administered the Oath of Office to re-elected trustees; Vern Newby representing Zone 2 and Christie Wood representing Zone 3. The signed oaths are part of the official minutes of this meeting.

Annual Reorganization of the Board of Trustees

Election of Treasurer – Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Brooks to elect Julie Day as Treasurer for 2007-2008 school year, passed 5-0.

Election of Clerk of the Board of Trustees – Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson to elect Lynn Towne as Clerk of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year, passed 5-0.

Establish Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees – Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to adopt the meeting schedule as presented (schedule is part of the official minutes of this meeting) and that meetings be held the first and third Mondays of every month except as noted on the schedule, and that the meetings be held at the Midtown Center Meeting Room, 1505 N. 5th Street, Coeur d’Alene, unless otherwise posted for public notice in advance of the meeting, passed 5-0. Note changes: 9/3/07 to 9/4/07; 1/21/08 to 1/22/08; and 2/18/08 to 2/19/08.

Establish Locations to Post – Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson that the Board designate the Kootenai County Administration Building main lobby and the Coeur d’Alene City Hall lobby as the public places for posting of this Board’s public notices, in addition to the main lobby of the District Administration Office and the Coeur d’Alene Press and the Spokesman-Review newspapers be provided the meeting agendas at the time of posting, passed 5-0.

Approval of Minutes – Motion by Mrs. Brooks, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the minutes of June 18, 2007, passed 5-0. Motion by Mrs. Zipperer, second by Mr. Fredrickson to approve the minutes of June 21, 2007, passed 5-0.

Identification of Citizens Wishing to Address the Board - None
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. Personnel
B. Approve Food Service Bid Award Contract for N.ID. Region I Bid Group Co-op
C. Approve Affidavit of Habitual Truancy
D. Approve Accounts Payable Check List Dated 06-26-07

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Brooks to approve the consent agenda, passed 5-0.

Election of Board Chair – By motion, Mrs. Zipperer nominated Edie Brooks as Board Chair for the 2007-2008 school year, second by Mrs. Wood, passed by unanimous consent 5-0.

Election of Board Vice Chair – By motion, Mrs. Wood nominated Vern Newby as Board Vice-Chair for the 2007-2008 school year, second by Mr. Fredrickson, passed by unanimous consent 5-0.

Mr. Newby turned the gavel over to the newly elected Chair, Edie Brooks who presided over the remainder of the meeting.

2007-2008 Budget – Chief Financial Officer Steve Briggs reminded members of the Board that the budget hearing was held on June 18th and has been posted on the district web site. Positive comments have been received about the new format and the availability on the website. Motion to approve the 2007-2008 Budget by Mr. Newby, second by Mrs. Wood, passed 5-0.

Price Increase for School Breakfast/Lunch – Food Service Director Ed Ducar explained that due to a significant increase in the cost of milk as well as increased fuel costs, he will ask approval to increase the price of school breakfast and lunch by 5¢. Corn is being used for producing ethanol and therefore, driving up the cost of feed. Food Services of America has seen an increase of 7%. Costs for free and reduced lunch would remain the same. Mrs. Brooks suggested pursuing information about the State of Washington’s model to provide free breakfast for all students. Mr. Ducar will gather additional information and ask for action at the next Board meeting.

Project C.D.A. Climbing Walls – Superintendent Harry Amend reminded the Board about the request from Harry Selby to begin pursuing grant funds. Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson to approve this request, passed 5-0.

5th grade Health Class Videos – Director of Elementary Education Pam Pratt reviewed the process used to update the videos used for boys and girls in the Spring of the 5th grade. The videos will be on public display and may be previewed at the district office from July 16 to August 17.

Finance Report – Steve Briggs shared the report for the month of May. The Finance Department plans to use a different reporting format beginning in the September packet. Mrs. Brooks asked about school budget carryovers. Mr. Briggs replied they were reauthorized to the schools, though the amounts are smaller than in past years.

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Amend said that members of Core Cabinet will meet through the month of July. He was invited to participate on a team with City Officials to begin discussion about workforce housing and looking at the challenges facing Coeur d’Alene. The meetings will be held July 23, July 30 and August 6. Board members are invited to attend.

Choose Date for Board Retreat – The annual retreat will be held Tuesday, August 28 at U of I Center.

Board Comments and Information – Members of the Board and the Superintendent thanked Mr. Newby for serving last year as Board Chair. It was a year filled with challenges and he did a great job.

The meeting recessed at 5:40 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood for Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (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: Brooks, Newby, Wood, Fredrickson, Zipperer each “yes”.
The meeting returned to open session and adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Edie Brooks, Chair
Board of Trustees

Lynn M. Towne, Clerk
Board of Trustees

Summary Statement of Executive Session
At 5:45 PM, in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (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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