The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in executive session at 5:30 p.m. on May 17th, 2023 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho followed by open session immediately following.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Todd Lowder opened the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Also present were Amy Burusco, Sherrie Mauroner, Brian Rowlan and Elaine Blik. A quorum was established.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:35 p.m., a motion was made by trustee Rowlan that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 58 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 67-2345, Idaho Code, in order to discuss Section 67-2345: Subsection b (Consideration of 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:
Todd Lowder – Yes; Sherrie Mauroner – Yes; Amy Burusco – Yes; Brian Rowlan – Yes; and Elaine Blik – Yes. The motion passed.
The Regular session reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTATOR REPORTS
Superintendent Ward reviewed her written report. The last teacher appreciation luncheon was held on May 5th. Mrs. Ward appreciates getting to know the teachers better. Negotiations are complete. Mrs. Ward thanked all those that participated and looks forward to another good year next year. The district is working on getting the new insurance set up. This will be a learning process. Graduation will be on June 6th. Mrs. Ward met with custodial and maintenance personnel to discuss summer projects. The district will be getting contracts and letters of hire ready to give to staff as soon as possible and we are finalizing budgets this month. Mrs. Ward added that $1,000 was received from the Blue Cross of Idaho foundation grant. These funds are to be used to promote physical activity among students and the $1,000 was given to the elementary school to purchase new PE equipment.
Travis Pincock discussed his written report. District golf and district track are this week. State track and state golf are next week. Spring sports have been a great success with the number of students who are participating. There are almost 80 students participating in track and golf. The FFA had its first annual flower sale on Friday, May 5th. There are some flowers left but it was a big success. Mr. Pincock thanked the coaches for the work they did this year. Mr. Pincock thanked Deputy Sargent Henry for his presentation on fentanyl.
Ann Mennear discussed her written report. The Yellowstone field trip is scheduled for May 15-16 for the boys and May 17-18 for the girls. Finals are scheduled for May 22-24. The triathlon is scheduled for May 25th and the 6-8 grade field trips are scheduled for May 31st. Mrs. Mennear thanked the past and current school boards, superintendents, colleagues and students who have made her career with Aberdeen School District an absolute pleasure. She is looking forward to traveling and spending time with her family, however she will miss her daily associations with the Aberdeen Middle School staff and her colleagues.
David Vaughn discussed his written report. ISAT testing is finishing up this week and Mr. Vaughn is working on test scores. Students are continuing to register for summer school grades PK-5. It will be held June 12th-June 30th, Monday through Friday. Students will be selected from upcoming kindergarten students who have special needs or have limited English proficiency or are migrant. Any migrant student in need of extra help are eligible to attend summer school as well. The district is losing several paraprofessionals in special education and Mr. Vaughn hopes to be able to replace them this spring and summer. Mr. Vaughn wished Mrs. Wahlen and the rest of the staff that are leaving good luck and thanked them for the work they have done for the school.
Robi Jo Colton reviewed her written report. Mrs. Colton wished the best of luck for Mrs. Peck in her retirement and appreciates the work she has done teaching. Mrs. Colton will attend I-STEM this summer from June 20th-23rd with other educators from our district. Mrs. Colton added that the elementary school spent the $1,000 from the Blue Cross of Idaho foundation grant on PE equipment and appreciates receiving the funds. She thanked those that helped with the teacher appreciation day.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
The high school wrestlers discussed the successes and experiences they had this year wrestling and appreciated the support they received from the school board.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were changes to the agenda to add Business Items – Actions 10C and 10D to approve the fiscal year 23-24 classified salaries and to approve hiring a school resource officer for fiscal year 23-24.
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve the agenda as modified. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following consent items were presented:
Approve April 19th Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve April 27th Executive Session Minutes
Approve May 5th Work Session Minutes
Approve May 9th Work Session Minutes
Approve April 2023 Claims
April Financial Report
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests
Lagoon – High School Senior Trip – Farmington, UT 5/23/23
State Track – Boise, ID 5/17/23 – 5/20/23
State Golf – Idaho Falls, ID 5/15/23 – 5/16/23
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve Consent Items A-I as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS – ACTIONS
Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
Approve FY-23 Audit Engagement Letter from Morgan J Hatt CPA PC
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve the FY 23 audit engagement letter from Morgan J Hatt CPA PC. The motion passed.
Approve FY 23-24 Classified Salaries
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve the FY 23-24 classified salaries. The motion passed.
Approve Hiring a School Resource Officer for FY 23-24
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Blik to approve hiring a school resource officer for FY 23-24. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS – DISCUSSION
First Review of the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget
Business Manager David Burke presented general fund revenue, fund balance, transfer and expense budget line items with the board. For review only, no motion was necessary.
August 29th Supplemental Levy Ballot Wording
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
Board Policy 457 – Supplemental Contracts
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:30 p.m., a motion was made by trustee Rowlan that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 58 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 67-2345, Idaho Code, in order to discuss Section 67-2345: Subsection b (Personnel) 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:
Todd Lowder – Yes; Sherrie Mauroner – Yes; Amy Burusco – Yes; Brian Rowlan – Yes; and Elaine Blik – Yes. The motion passed.
The Regular session reconvened at 11:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further action needed, a motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.