Minutes of August 22, 2006 Board Meeting

August 22, 2006 Regular Special Meeting
2:00 PM Executive Session/3:00 PM Open Session
Midtown Center Meeting Room

MINUTES
At 2:20 PM, Chair Vern Newby called the meeting to order. Motion by Mrs. Brooks, second by Mrs. Zipperer 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: Newby, Brooks, Wood, Fredrickson, Zipperer each yes.

At 3:05 PM, the meeting returned to open session and Chair Newby led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Edie Brooks, Sid Fredrickson, Christie Wood and Diane Zipperer were present.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood to approve the minutes of August 7, 2006, passed 4-0-1 (Mrs. Zipperer abstained).

Approval of the Agenda and Possible Addendum: Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the agenda with the addition of an executive session at the end of the meeting, passed 5-0.

Identification of Citizens Wishing to Address the Board: Barbara Crow, 517 N. 17th Street, Coeur d’Alene, representing Coeur d’Alene Education Association shared a variety of activities that will be happening soon. She also publicly thanked the custodial crew from Fernan Elementary for the job they’ve done preparing the building for the first day of school.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items:

A. Personnel
Certificated
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Jillian Sattler Resignation Special Ed. Teacher Fernan Elementary School 09-05-06
Lisa Lawhead Hire Language Arts Teacher Woodland Middle School SY 2006-07

Classified
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Lisa Harmon Resignation Food Service Assistant CDA High School 09-05-06
Lori Churchill Resignation Bus Driver Transportation Dept. 08-15-06
Lori Barnes Resignation School Nurse District 08-09-06
Elizabeth Larkins Resignation Food Service Assistant Lakes Middle School 09-05-06
Virginia Tollenaere Reinstatement Title 1 Aide Sorensen Elementary 09-05-06
Jill Ragsdale Resignation Food Service Assistant Dalton Elementary 09-05-06
Russell Giles Resignation Isolation Room Teacher Woodland Middle School 09-05-06

B. Approve Cash Flow Report dated June 30, 2006
C. Request for Proposals/Vending Rights for Snacks and Beverages
Motion by Mrs. Zipperer, second by Mr. Fredrickson to approve the consent agenda, passed 5-0.

Consideration of Action/Information Items:

Extra-curricular Travel Fee Process - Chief Financial Officer Steve Briggs provided Board members with updated forms which offer clarification about the process for refunds. He also clarified which band/orchestra activities would qualify for fees under this new process.

ProLand LLC Cell Phone Tower Request – Mr. Briggs described the request from ProLand LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless to install a cell phone tower with a light on school district property near Lake City High School soccer field. Mr. Newby shared photos he took at the site. Mr. Briggs stated that power usage would be the responsibility of Verizon Wireless with light usage to be determined by the school district. A proposed fence surrounding the property would not impede use by the district. Board members recommended asking for a lease of $1,000.00 monthly and to include a 3% yearly increase. Mr. Fredrickson stated that a 25 year lease is not allowable; the district should renew the lease annually. Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood to allow the administration to enter into negotiations about the proposed lease, passed 5-0.

Agreement with City of Coeur d’Alene/SRO – Mrs. Wood excused herself from this discussion as she is a supervisor for School Resource Officers though she receives no financial payment for those services. Mr. Briggs stated that the amount of the agreement is paid quarterly and mutually agreed upon by both parties. Motion by Mrs. Brooks, second by Mr. Fredrickson to accept the agreement, passed 4-0-1 (Mrs. Wood abstained).

Vision Statement for Public Schools & North Idaho College Professional-Technical Education – Superintendent Amend reported that Districts 271, 272 & 273 have successfully collaborated with North Idaho College over the past several years with a focus on professional technical course work. This led to the development of the vision statement. Mrs. Wood proposed some changes to the vision statement which will be the basis for moving ahead with planning. With Board support, the revision will be forwarded to NIC for further development. Motion by Mrs. Brooks, second by Mr. Fredrickson to accept the Vision Statement as amended, passed 5-0.

Call for Committee Reports - None

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Amend shared information about an article in today’s CDA Press, the focus of which was a compilation of summer maintenance activities. He thanked their outstanding team. Ramsey Elementary is near completion, helmets are no longer required to visit. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for next week. All Trustees are invited to the annual Back to School Breakfast to be held at Lake City High School on Aug. 31.

Board Comments and Information – Mrs. Zipperer inquired about results of AP exams from both high schools. She asked if it was possible to follow student progress. The administration will provide this information. Mrs. Brooks asked about enrollment capacities at Atlas and Skyway and whether Atlas was a building being underutilized. Mr. Amend responded that Hayden Meadows has the highest enrollment and that numbers at all elementary schools will be closely monitored after registration is completed.

Motion by Mrs. Wood, second by Mr. Fredrickson 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; Roll call vote: Newby, Brooks, Wood, Fredrickson, Zipperer each yes.

At 5:10 PM, the meeting returned to open session and was adjourned.

Vernon L. Newby, Chair
Board of Trustees

Lynn M. Towne, Clerk
Board of Trustees

Summary Statement of Executive Session
At 2:20 PM, in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (c) the Board held an Executive Session to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public.

Summary Statement of Executive Session
At 3:48 PM, in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (b) the Board held an Executive Session 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.

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