Minutes of November 7, 2005, Board Meeting

Minutes of Regular Meeting November 7, 2005
5:00 PM - Midtown Center Meeting Room

MINUTES
At 5:00 PM Chair Wanda Quinn called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Wood, Fredrickson and Zipperer were also present; Trustee Newby was absent. Chair Quinn welcomed that large Coeur d’Alene Education Association membership in attendance.

Chair Quinn asked for approval of the agenda and addendum, with changes to the sequence of items to move the recognition item to follow this action, and the approval on the minutes to just prior to the Consent Agenda. Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the agenda with the addendum and as amended, passed 4-0.

Superintendent Harry Amend and Chair Quinn recognized Larry Schwenke, Activities Director at Coeur d’Alene High School, who was recently honored at the Idaho High School Activities Association Annual Hall of Fame Banquet for his contributions and many years of service to the youth of Idaho.

Chair Quinn and Superintendent Amend then recognized Coeur d’Alene High School Principal Steve Casey. Steve recently completed a term as president of the Idaho Association of School Administrators, after having served as president of the Idaho Association of Secondary School Principals. He was recognized for his work to address the issues of public education and be a part of finding solutions on a local, district and state level.

Identification of Citizens Wishing to Address the Board - Alice Wolfinger expressed her support of teachers, and the work they do for students and asked the Board to do so, also. Mark Wolcott spoke for those many CEA members present at the meeting, and all the employees they represent, asked the board to be committed to the teachers and to settle the contract before or during the next mediation session.

Coeur d’Alene Education Association Report - Kristie Nivette recognized the quality staff of professional educators in the district, that district test scores validate the hard work done every day in the classroom. She expressed frustration that programs are put before the people who administer them. She said this staff wants this settled so they might give 100 percent to the students. At 5:15 PM, the large group left the meeting.

High School Student Body Reports – Corinne, a senior at the Bridge Academy, reported on how attending there fits her schedule, allowing time to help with her family. She appreciates the atmosphere and one-on-one support, and plans on going to college. At The Bridge, conferences were held and 90 percent of parents attended. Two grants were awarded to benefit student programs, and they will have four Thanksgiving celebrations and have a community service plan. Project C.D.A. student Chris Schaffer, a senior this year, said they are ending the first quarter, ISAT courses support juniors and seniors with remediation, and they started a basketball team today. Their end of quarter BBQ was last week, and they will have their annual Thanksgiving dinner and invited the Board to attend. He added this is a great school and he might have dropped out without it. Kathy Carry reported she is graduating a year early with 4-0 grade point average. She looks forward to the new electives in photography and sports. Coeur d’Alene High School student Jerad Voss said student council is getting ready for Fight for the Fish, and a new Buff and Tuff boys volleyball league kicks off November 16. ASB president Olivia Mak said the high school craft fair had many participants, Thursday is their Veteran’s assembly, and the Peter Pan musical continues this week. The State Student Council meeting is to be held this week in Boise.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer, to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 17, 2005, passed 4-0.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Wood, to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 20, 2005, passed 2-0-2, Mrs. Zipperer and Mrs. Quinn abstained, as they did not attend that meeting.

Motion by Mrs. Zipperer, second by Mrs. Quinn, to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 1, 2005, passed 2-0-2, Mr. Fredrickson, and Mrs. Wood abstained, as they did not attend the meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. Personnel
Extra Curricular
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Robert Ramsay Resignation Asst. Baseball Coach Coeur d’Alene High 10-26-05
Danna Ziegler Resignation 8th Grade Girls B Basketball Canfield Middle School 10-18-05
Nicole Symons Resignation Asst. Varsity Girls Basketball Lake City High 10-05-05
Emily Christensen Resignation Asst. Debate Coach Lake City High SY05-06
David Allen Resignation Asst. Wrestling Coach Woodland Middle School 10-14-05
Scott Reed Resignation Asst. Track Coach Coeur d’Alene High 10-07-05
Chris Lind Hire Asst. Wrestling Coach Lakes Middle School SY05-06
Scott Ross Hire Asst. Wrestling Coach Woodland Middle School SY05-06
Mitchell Dremann Hire Asst. Wrestling Coach Canfield Middle School SY05-06
David Allen Hire Head Wrestling Coach Canfield Middle School SY05-06
Dale Johnson Hire Asst. Fr Girls Basketball Coach Coeur d’Alene High SY05-06
Mike Walters Hire Asst So Girls Basketball Coach Coeur d’Alene High SY05-06
Brian Childs Resignation Asst Boys Basketball Coach Lake City High School 11-01-05
Heather Harmon Resignation Asst Cross Country Coach Lake City High School 11-01-05
Brian Stranger Resignation Asst Softball Coach CDA High School 10-18-05
Corey Comstock Hire Asst Boys Basketball Coach CDA High School SY 05-06
Craig Gast Hire Asst Boys Basketball Coach CDA High School SY 05-06

Classified
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
John Rauch Retirement Custodian Winton Elementary 01-01-06
John Brindle Resignation Special Ed Aide Lake City High School 11-11-05
Brenda Nassiro Hire Remediation Asst Atlas Elementary SY 05-06
Lana Salecki Hire Bus Driver District Transportation SY 05-06
Renee Pomerinke Hire Playground Asst Sorensen Elementary SY 05-06
Cheryl Gorman Hire Spec. Education Asst. Borah Elementary SY05-06
Christle Alarcon Hire General Assistant Ramsey Elementary SY05-06
Gina Moore Hire Spec. Education Asst. Skyway Elementary SY05-06
Heather Boyd Hire Playground/General Aide Asst Bryan Elementary SY05-06
JinnyAnn Buchholz Hire Playground/General Aide Asst Bryan Elementary SY05-06
Patricia Earle Hire Playground Asst. Atlas Elementary SY05-06
Jennifer Deering Hire Overage Assistant Sorensen Elementary SY05-06
Linda Straub Hire Title 1 Aide N. I. Behavioral Center SY05-06
Denise Gray Hire Playground Assistant Bryan Elementary SY05-06

B. Approve Accounts Payable Check List Dated October 27, 2005
C. Award Bid for School Buses (3) to Western Mountain Bus Sales $205,361.00
D. Approve Lake City High School Travel to Seattle WA for Heritage Festival April 20-23, 2006,
(Symphonic Band, Advanced Orchestra, Jazz Band 1, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Treble Choir,
and Chamber Choir)

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the two travel proposals, one from last meeting, to be approved contingent on the information that is requested under the procedures that are a part of the policy, passed 4-0.

Consideration of Action/Information Items:

Long Range Planning Recommendation – Jill Neal, Committee Chair, updated the Board on the committees work through their needs assessment subcommittee that toured facilities in the southern part of the district. The group resumed meeting this fall, with 34 members of the full committee attending a four-hour session. They prioritized the projects and established their recommendation for a tax rate under $2 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, generating $50 million over a 4-year School Plant Facilities Levy. Lakes Middle School is the first project, with hopes that it might open in September 22007. The committee reserved the option to reorder the remaining projects, based on enrollment needs. The other projects include new construction at Winton, major remodel at Borah, a new elementary school and a remodel at Canfield Middle School. Technology upgrades would be continued in the upcoming SPFL, also.

Superintendent Amend applauded the leadership that Jill Neal provides this committee, she is a careful planner who makes time for meeting preparation and the meetings are efficient and very well attended. He added that March 14, 2006, is the date projected for the levy, with the Lakes project design to be ready to go to bid soon after. It was noted that this item will come back to the Board at their next meeting for action, after taking any input from patrons or staff. Chair Quinn noted this is a great example of the work a committee of patrons can do and the board appreciates their service.

Phase II Technology Report and Approval – Jean Bengfort, Director of Technology presented an overview of the program and responded to questions from the Board. The PowerPoint is a part of the official minutes.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the ICTL Phase II Report, which has been submitted on line to the Department of Education, passed 4-0. Mrs. Wood offered her kudos for the comprehensive update.

Finance Report – Steve Briggs, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the monthly graphs and summaries in the materials the Board received. He also entertained questions on the use of Tax Anticipation Notes and how that might come into the picture to cover cash flow in December prior to receiving January payments from Kootenai County. As property values increase, there is a shift to that revenue. The review of the sizeable school budget document was delayed to the next meeting.

NSF Charges Policy Proposal – Steve Briggs presented this draft for Board review and discussion regarding a returned check policy and procedure. This would be an important step to take, as we are seeing more and more difficulty in the areas of food service and School Plus. There were a few questions on gathering quotes from a variety of vendors, however, since this is a no-fee to the district program, perhaps a look at what others may offer would be advisable.

Call for Committee Reports - None

Superintendent’s Report – Harry Amend reported that the Maintenance Department Woodshop is about open, staffing very excited about that. Veterans Day events in our schools are very creative and spread over the coming week. A schedule was provided.

Board Comments and Information - Trustees

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”.
It is noted for the record that Trustee Newby was present by conference call for the Executive Session.

At 8:07 PM, the meeting returned to open session and was adjourned.

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Wanda C. Quinn, Chair
Board of Trustees

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Fran Bischof, Clerk
Board of Trustees

Summary Statement of Executive Session

At 6:30 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. It is noted for the record that Trustee Newby was present by conference call for the Executive Session.

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