LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 129

BOARD CLIPS

April 24, 2007

 

 

Present:          Jim Busey, Barb Wadkins, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Jim Colbert, Don Forseth, Jeff Peck, Larry Bowers, Barry DePaoli, Scott Raab, Mike James, Rod Cool, Karen Wegner, Skip Uttech, Jorge Lopez, Lisa Sloan, Corey Sloan, Jacob Strain, Noelle Podlich, Chelsea Goeke, Randy Gleasman  and Sondra Jacobson

 

Highlights from the regular board meeting on April 24, 2007 include the following:

 

  • Approved the minutes from the regular board meeting on March 27th.

 

  • Held a public hearing related to a budget extension in the Transportation Vehicle Fund and approved which will allow for the purchase of a hybrid bus this fiscal year.

 

  • Discussed successes at state for Knowledge Bowl, Science Olympiad, FBLA and FFA and congratulated the advisors and students.

 

  • Listened to an  FFA AG Issues presentation by Tucker Cool, who did an excellent job.

 

  • Heard that the district will honor teachers May 7 through May 11 during Teacher Appreciation week.

 

  • Discussed district events that each of the board members had attended recently.

 

  • Heard from both Mike James and Jim Busey that teacher negotiations are close to being complete and Jim complimented the team for the work they did providing comparisons and information.

 

  • Thanked Mike James, LCEA President, for the tone that he and the committee set for negotiations this year and for attending the board meetings. 

 

  • Jeff Peck commended Marci James for her work with the PTA the past couple of years.

 

  • Heard from Jorge Lopez about the most recent parent advisory meeting and plans to provide a potluck dinner at the conclusion of the joint board meeting on May 8th.

 

  • Heard that the Missoula Children’s Theatre is scheduled for May 14-May 19.

 

  • Were invited to attend the accreditation visits scheduled for May 16 and May 17.

 

  • Received a copy of the 07/08 MS/HS School Improvement plan.

 

  • Survey results regarding the recent bond issues were reviewed.

 

  • Were invited to attend the Past Board Member luncheon on May 9th beginning at noon.

 

  • Reviewed graduation dates and times.

 

  • Received a copy of the Senior Presentation schedule and were invited to attend.

 

  • Heard that our bus driving team consisting of Cendie Dietrich, Rodger Fristad and Del Watts did well at a recent competition and that Cendie Dietrich placed 2nd in the individual competition.

 

  • Discussed high school graduation speakers.

 

  • Heard an update from Randy Gleasman and Scott Raab about recent meetings and work done on the post season/events procedures and the GOAD document/philosophy.

 

  • Were provided a copy of the M&O spending plan document for 06/07 and 07/08.

 

  • Discussed remediation at the middle/high school this summer on the grounds by the Department of Ecology.  Agreed that sod must be laid rather than trying to plant grass or the project can’t be done this summer.

 

  • Reviewed the district’s cash flow analysis, the Chelan Country Treasurer’s reports and the district’s corresponding financial reports for the month of March with the Business Manager, Don Forseth. 

 

  • Discussed the enrollment reports through the month of April 2007.

 

  • Discussed the second five-year contract with Columbia Valley Community Health.

 

  • Approved payables and payroll for the month of April.

 

  • Approved hiring Andrea Parnell, MS assistant track; Edward Edwards, full time custodian; Margi Lunch, preschool Para for the remainder of the 06/07 school year and accepted a resignation from Brook Nickell, 6th grade teacher.

 

  • Denied a one-year leave of absence.

 

  • Approved the 5th grade San Juan trip.

 

  • Approved the three year Technology Plan.

 

  • Approved an amended 07/08 school calendar moving mid winter break to February 27, 28 and 29, moving spring break to begin March 31 and canceling the late start on 2/25/07.

 

  • Approved the surplus list of items as presented.

 

  • Agreed to hire D A Davidson as the bond Underwriter for the next bond issue.

 

 

 

 

The board welcomes your attendance at their monthly meetings.  Upcoming are the following:

 

May  8, 2007                                          6:00 p.m. Special Joint meeting                           HS Library

                                                                                                with PAC

 

May 22. 2007                                         6:00 p.m. Regular Board meeting                        District Office