Board Meeting of the Trustees of Fromberg School District #6

Monday, April 11, 2016

A board meeting of the Board of Trustees of Fromberg School District #6 was held Monday evening, April 11, 2016, in the Library of Fromberg Schools.

Jerry Paughofficially called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.

Members present: Jerry Paugh, Kristin Bauwens,John Carter,and Lori Guenthner.

Members absent: Vanissa Barker

Clerk Julie Jones and Superintendent Harris were present for the entire meeting

Pledge of Allegiance

Visitors – Ross Stalcup, Richard Alberta, and Courtney Peterson.

Review and Adopt Agenda-

Lori Guenthnermade a motion to approve the March 31 special meeting minutes and bills. Kristin Bauwensseconded. Motion carried.

Public Comment

N/A

Reports

Board Chair- N/A

Trustees – N/A

Business Manager-

1)Audit Information – Ross Stalcup explained to the board the 14/15 Audit. The findings from the 13/14 audit have been taken care of. Ross explained that there was an adjustment to the compensated absences, since there was a bench mark determined. Ross also explained the new GASB ruling for TRS and PERS reporting. There were no findings for the 14/15 audit.

2)Migrant Program– Rich Alberta was available to explain the 2016 Migrant Program. He had given each of the board members the proposed budget.

3)MUST Information – Julie Jones explained to the board that the MUST Health Insurance had sent out the new rates, which went up 5% this year. Out of 27 employees, there are 12 employees in the district that take advantage of the MUST Insurance Plan. The other employees have taken a stipend that has been offered in exchange for health insurance.

4)Preliminary Budget Information – Julie Jones explained to the board that with the help of Superintendent Harris, the preliminary budget mills will be in line with last year.

5)Edie Bernard Assistance–Julie asked that if she could get assistance from Edie Bernard again this year.

Staff – N/A

Students – N/A

Correspondence

Presented to the board was a letter from Felt, Martin, Frazier & Weldon, P.C., explaining their services, a letter from Jaclyn Jessen requesting an advance in the salary schedule, and a letter from Governor Bullock re: loss of Head Start Program and his intentions of bringing to legislature state funding for preschools.

Superintendent’s Report

1)Internet Safety Workshops were presented to students and adults on April 6.

2)A list of items is being compiled for a surplus sale on June 6th.

3)The 9th – 12th will be attending a mock car crash on Wednesday, April 13 at Park City.

Old Business

1)Bus Bids – Julie had presented the bids from Harlows, Hartleys, and IT Truck. The best overall deal was the Blue Bird buses from Hartleys. There was discussion on a rotation of buses. Lori Guenthner moved to purchase two new Blue Birds at $89,000 and John Carter seconded. Motion carried. The consensus is to trade in the Thomas bus and one International and possibly the other International, if Hartley’s will take it.

2)Concrete Bids – this has been tabled since there are no bids.

3)Drainage Bids – this has been tabled since there are no bids.

New Business

1)2016/17 Calendar – the teachers voted on three different calendars. School will start on the 18th of August, 2016 and end on May 24th. Kristin Bauwens moved to approve the 2016/17 Calendar and John Carter seconded. Motion carried. Jerry Paugh opposed for he felt that with short weeks there isn’t much productivity.

2)District Policy #3100 – This policy was approved in August, 2016, with Option A. However, since the School plans to have a Kinder 1 program, Option B is a better choice and reflects the demographics of our community. Lori Guenthner moved to approve the first reading of Option B of District Policy #3100 and Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.

3)Rescind YWCCSSC agreement for preschool services– Kristin Bauwens moved to rescind the motion of YWCCSSC agreement and John Carter seconded. Motion carried. Kristin Bauwens moved and Lori Guenthner seconded that the Fromberg School provide their own services. Motion carried.

4)Summer Migrant Program – Kristin Bauwens seconded and John Carter moved to approve the Summer Migrant Program. Motion carried.

5)Certified Teacher Contracts

The following tenured teachers considered for rehire were as follows:

  1. Jennifer Birrer – John Carter moved to approve, Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  2. Carla Grewell –John Carter moved, Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  3. JackiJessen -John Carter moved, Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  4. Krystal Van Dyke - John Carter moved, Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  5. Catherine Warner-Combs - John Carter moved, Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.

Courtney Peterson, a non-tenured teacher is entering her 4th consecutive term, which was considered for tenure. Lori Guenthner moved and Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.

The non-tenured teachers considered for rehire by the board were as follows:

  1. Jacob Music -Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  2. Dan Baker - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  3. David Bratsky - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  4. Samantha Elton - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  5. Megan Flint - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  6. Sarina Menosky - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  7. Sarah Rittenhouse - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.
  8. Cheryl Lynn Tatum - Megan Flint - Lori Guenthner moved, Kristin Bauwens seconded. Motion carried.

6)Hire Fall Coaches – The following persons were considered for rehire for fall coaching positions:

  1. Nathan Oren – Head HS Football – Kristin Bauwens moved and Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  2. Tom Espinoza – Assistant HS Football - – Kristin Bauwens moved and Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  3. Krystal Van Dyke – Head HS Volleyball - – Kristin Bauwens moved and Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  4. Krystal Van Dyke – JH Volleyball - – Kristin Bauwens moved and Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.
  5. Megan Flint – JHGBB - – Kristin Bauwens moved and Jerry Paugh seconded. Motion carried.

7)Clerk Evaluation – An evaluation of Julie Jones, the Business Manager/Clerk for the District was completed by the Board.

Items for Next Agenda

1)Audit Contract

2)Edie Bernard

3)Walkthrough

Lori Guenthnermoved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. and John Carterseconded. Motion carried.

The next regular meeting is set for May 9, 2016 at the Fromberg High School Library at 7:00 p.m.

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Board Chairman

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Attest: Clerk