Board Minutes: 09/16/2015

ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58
Regular School Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on September 16, 2015 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.

CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM, BOARD RESTRUCTURE

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board Chairman Herb Bohrer. Also present were Todd Lowder, Mike Shackelford Elaine Blik arrived at 7:05 p.m. Braden Driscoll was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT

There was not delegation or patron input.

SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT

Superintendent Ward reviewed her written report. Superintendent Ward thanked Layne Arnoldson and Kristie Copeland for organizing and getting the fish booth ready each year. Superintendent Ward thanked the teachers, staff and patrons for the support they have given the district. Harvest calendar has been changes to September 21st and will go through October 6th. Students will return on October 7th.

Mr. Pincock ­ Was absent he was attending a High School Volleyball Game. The written report was included in the Trustee packet.

Ms. Mennear ­ Was absent she is at a Migrant meeting in Boise. The written report was included in the Trustee packet.

Ms. Colton reviewed her written report. October 5th will be a Teacher data day. Each grade level team will have a scheduled time to discuss data, place students in appropriate programs (if needed), and update “data folder”. October 6th teachers will participate in CPR training.

Mr. Vaughn reviewed his written report. Several new students have moved into our districts that are in the Special Education program. The Special Education programs are up and running well at each school. We have several new paraprofessionals this year. I have had good reports from teachers on how they are doing.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion to amended item 8­C was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Blik.

The motion passed.

CONSENT ITEMS

The following consent items were presented:

Approval of August 19th Reg. Mtg. Minutes

Approval of August Claims

County Tax Report

Building Budget Reports

David Burke indicated that the financial reports will be available at the October meeting.

A motion was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford to approve

Consent Items 7 A­D as presented. The motion passed.

BUSINESS ITEMS

Approve Construction Service Inc. Agreement A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and

seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the Construction Services, Inc. Agreement. The motion passed.

Approve Architect Agreement A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Lowder to approve Hutchinson Smith Architects Agreement. The motion passed.

Approve Changes for Harvest Break Days A motion was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford to approve the Harvest Break changes of September 17th to September 21st through October 6th. The motion passed.

TRUSTEE INPUT

Trustee Shackelford appreciates everyone’s work. The buildings and grounds look wonderful. The football team was recognized for doing so well and he appreciates the traditions of the bell and performing the school song.

Trustee Lowder appreciates the teachers for the quality of education they give the students. Trustee Blik the unity, moral and the function of the schools is wonderful. Very impressed with the athletics and happy with the way things are going. The leadership of the administrators is appreciated.

Trustee Bohrer is impressed with the successfulness of the district with all of the hard decisions that have had to be made over the past years, by prior board members and administration. The performance of teachers, staff and administrators is appreciated. Encouraged employees to look at stretching goals. The football field looks good; schools look good, compliments to all staff for an excellent job.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 7:37 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Blik that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 58 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 74­206(1), Idaho Code, in order to discuss Section 74­206(1): Subsection b (Personnel Issues) and that following the executive session the Board will reconvene in public session for the purpose of conducting further business or for adjournment of the meeting. A roll call vote was held with the following results: Herb Bohrer – Yes; Elaine Blik – Yes, Todd Lowder – Yes, Mike Shackelford – Yes. The motion passed.

Others Present: Superintendent Jane Ward and Elementary Principal Robi Jo Colton.

Topic and Purpose of Meeting: Discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Lowder to come out of executive session. The motion passed.

A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Driscoll to adjourn the meeting.

The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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