Oakville School District

School Board Minutes

September 24, 2007

Call to Order:  Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Establish Quorum:  Board members present were Judith Palmer, Don Secena, Lisa Norskog, Stephanie Pickernell and Steve Mittge.  Quorum established.

Special Recognition:  None

Correspondence:  None

Community Comments:  Mrs. Nardolillo wanted to let the board know that the first of school has gone very smoothly.  Judith asked to add “the Daily World article” under new business.  There was a foul up on the board packets not getting to the board members because of not enough postage.  Sandy or LeeRae both were not aware that this happened.

Minutes:  Steve Mittge moved to approve minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.

Reports

Business:  LeeRae Ball was able to report to the board that we did indeed end the year with less of a negative balance than projected.  After talking with the board, Sandy will proceed with the Nextel improvement plan, which includes new phones, and an up-graded plan.  Tom Phimister will look into whether or not the technology plan could pay for part of this initial cost.  Judtih Palmer asked LeeRae to explain the letter from OSPI concerning the S275.  She explained to the board that after corrections were done to the S275’s reviewed, the district has an additional revenue amount due.

Board Committees: Judith Palmer asked Lisa Norskog to report about the USDA grant and if they had met with a representative.  Lisa reported that the committee did indeed meet with a representative and there is a strong possibility that we will receive some funding for the facilities.  Discussion was held. 

Principals:  Tom Phimister reported a change in the HS schedule and talked about different classes they are offering to students.  He also let the board know he went through this year’s seniors and next year’s seniors to see who would have to re-take the WASL’s in the spring.  Sheryl O’Brien handed out the WASL results to the board.  Discussion was held.  Sheryl let the board know that the interview committee, and Native Parent Group, has selected a person they would like to hire for the Title VII position.  Sheryl would like the board to add the position of Title VII coordinator, the hiring of Jenee Rowe, to the consent agenda.  Agreed.

Superintendent:  Not able to attend meeting.  No report.

Consent Agenda:  Steve Mittge moved to accept consent agenda as presented: Payroll in the amount of $183,189.35, General Fund A.P. for $68,550.93, ASB A.P. for $524.12.  Under personnel, the resignation of Lisa Scrivner-Wall, Fall Sports Assistant Contracts, ASB, Annual Advisor, Music/Band Director, and Class Advisor Contracts, letter of Release of Contract for Roger Sauer, letter of Intent to Hire for Wendy Carlson, schedule/assignment changes for Crystal Sheets and Kathy Rosbaugh, termination of Shannon Kicking Woman, Gear Up funding Penny Reinitz starting August 30, 2007, ESD 113/Lewis County Special Education Cooperative Agreement, Twin Star Credit Union Grant, student FTE, and the addition of Jenee Rowe as Title VII Coordinator under personnel.  Stephanie Pickernell seconded.  Passed unanimously.

Old Business:  none

New Business:  Judith Palmer handed out copies of the article from the Daily World.  As a board member, she wanted to know what the school does about educating our students on safety issues.  Sheryl and Tom both assured the board that we do what we can as far as teaching our students safety.  Unfortunately, we are only one outlet of safety information.  Parents play a BIG part in securing child safety.  Discussion was held.

Community Comments:  Penny Reinitz asked permission from the board to give proceed with an application for the Ducern Grant.  This has been used for the HOSTS program in the past.  She would like to keep this program flowing, and ask for continued funds.  Agreed.

Future Agenda Items:  None

Steve Mittge moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m.  Seconded by Lisa Norskog.  Passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned.

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