The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on July 20, 2022 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board Chairman Todd Lowder. Also present were Elaine Blik and Sherrie Mauroner. A quorum was established. Amy Burusco was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
OATH OF OFFICE
David Burke administered the oath of office to Brian Rowlan as the new Trustee of the Aberdeen School District for zone one. Trustee Rowlan was welcomed by the school board and joined the meeting.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
There was no delegation or patron input.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Superintendent Ward went over her written report. Mrs. Ward thanked Erin Johnson for all the work she has done to create an elementary STEM room. The students are very fortunate to have all the things she has put into that room. It is a wonderful learning environment. The administrators will be reading Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better this next year as part of our professional development. The district is making progress on finishing the area in front of the auditorium. The sprinkler system is in. Mrs. Ward has contacted four stucco companies to repair the walls at the school and cannot get anyone to commit to being here to do the work. The plumber has been at the district and will be working on the pipes in the boiler room. Troy is working on a heating and cooling unit in the elementary school. He should have the work done by the end of the week. Mrs. Ward asked the Trustees if anyone will be going to the ISBA convention in Coeur D’Alene on November 9-11 so she could set up reservations ahead of time.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of June 15th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of June 15th Executive Session and Work Session Minutes
Approval of June Claims
June 2022 Financial Reports
County Tax Report
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve consent items 8 A-E as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Board Policies for June Review – July Approval
After further discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve board policies 405, 605, 606, 631, 677.50, 744, 744F1, 1000, 1002, 1004, 1010, 1012, 1014, 1020, 1024, 1041, 1041F1, 1042, 1044, 1050 and 1055 as listed on the agenda. The motion passed.
Approve In Focus Alignment with CASEL Competencies Curriculum
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to table approving the In Focus Alignment with CASEL Competencies Curriculum. Chairman Todd Lowder requested Debbie Ellis to come to the August Board meeting to give more information on the curriculum.
Approve June and July 2022 New Hires
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Rowlan to approve the June and July 2022 new hires. The motion passed.
Approve Milk Bids for FY 22-23
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the milk bid from Meadow Gold Dairy for the FY 22-23 school year. The motion passed.
Approve Fuel Bids for FY 22-23
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Rowlan to approve the fuel bids from Valley Wide Cooperative, Inc. for the FY 22-23 school year. The motion passed.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Mauroner welcomed Brian Rowlan to the school board and appreciates all the work the district, teachers and administrators do. She wants everyone to enjoy the rest of their summer.
Trustee Rowlan is excited to be here on the school board and looks forward in participating as a new Trustee.
Trustee Blik is excited to see how the FY 22-23 school year goes with the shift for a four-day calendar.
Trustee Lowder would like to have Erin Johnson talk about the STEM lab at the August board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
a motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.