ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58
Regular School Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on October 21, 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, and Braden Driscoll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Financial Auditor Morgan Hatt briefed the Board on the results of the annual audit performed for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. The ending fund balance has increased over the last three years indicating good fiscal management.
Trustee Bohrer recognized Superintendent Ward and the Administrators for difficult decisions that were made over the years to assist with the district to be fiscally sound. The community was also thanked for their support of the schools.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT
Superintendent Ward reviewed her written report. Superintendent Ward thanked the maintenance, custodial, and grounds for their hard work maintaining the facilities. During the safety inspection it was suggested that safety entry doors for the elementary school may be something to install. The ISEE upload has been submitted for the first reporting period, Kerri Dahlberg is doing an excellent job. Students missing days before and after harvest does affect funding, 30 students were absent from the high school after returning from the break.
Mr. Pincock – Was absent he was attending a Gear Up meeting. The written report was included in the Trustee packet.
Ms. Mennear – Was absent she was attending a Gear Up meeting. The written report was included in the Trustee packet.
Ms. Colton reviewed her written report. Items highlighted included: Hiring a new Art Aide/Success Room Coordinator, Mariah Copeland. The after school math program started on October 20th, teachers submitted a list of students to attend. November 4th is the Veteran’s Day/Grandparent’s Day assembly. The following activities include: Flag raising by the American Legion, Music Program by the elementary students and Mr. Hubbs, presentation by the Ladies Auxiliary, flag lowering and flag folding by the National Guard.
Mr. Vaughn reviewed his written report. We are gaining more students in the Early Childhood Special Education class. We are receiving transition students who have been served by the Infant Toddler program (Birth to 3). We have also qualified 6 new students from the Child Find testing.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion to amended item 8-A; Approve 2014-2015 Annual Audit Report to Review 2014-2015 Annual Audit Report was made by Trustee Driscoll and seconded by Trustee Shackelford. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of September 16th Regular Meeting Minutes Approval of September 2015 Claims
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
Over Night Trip: National FFA Convention, Louisville Kentucky July 2015 Financial Report
August 2015 Financial Report
September 2015 Financial Report
A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Driscoll to approve Consent Items 7 A-H. A correction to the September 16th Regular Minutes to read “A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Shackelford”. Trustee Driscoll was not in attendance to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Review 2014-2015 Annual Financial Audit Report: No motion needed.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Lowder is excited about the financial status of the district. He appreciates the hard work of the coaches.
Trustee Blik appreciates Morgan Hatt’s simple way of explaining the audit. Jane, Frank and Dena were thanked for pulling the district through hard times. It is nice to have everyone working together. Fall sports are great, we have great spirit and are excited about state football. Looking forward to a great year.
Trustee Driscoll thanked Jane, district office staff, and teaching staff for what they do for the district. Excited about the football team and their accomplishments.
Trustee Shackelford had nothing additional to add it was covered by the other Trustee input. Trustee Bohrer the good sportsmanship is appreciated with the fans, and students. The Annual Audit is credited by those running the school district and their hard work. He is impressed with the success of the school district with all of the hard decisions that have had to be made over the past years. Trustee Bohrer thanked the maintenance staff, custodial staff, and grounds for doing an excellent job. The Plant Facility Levy is being well spent to maintain the facilities. It is very important to make sure the community understands we need the patrons support for Levy’s. Patrons support is very much appreciated.
A motion was made by Trustee Driscoll and seconded by Trustee Blik to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.