FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 WYOMING INDIAN SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Ethete, Wyoming 82520 January 11, 2017 Chair Kelly Hiwalker called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. ROLL CALL: Kelly Hiwalker Chair P Rich Singer Vice Chairman P Carlton Underwood Clerk P Clarinda Calling Thunder Treasurer P Emery l LeBeau Trustee P Owen St. Clair Superintendent P Dave Rushforth Assistant Superintendent P Elizabeth Smiley Assistant Superintendent P Scott Morrow Elementary Principal P Scott Gion Middle School Principal P Pamela Gambler High School Principal P Brian Janish Assistant Principal P Dawn Scarince Special Education Director P OTHERS: Hope Christiansen, Craig Ferris, Regina Arthur, Robbie, Andrea, Noah, and Elizabeth Valdez, Frankie and Matt Rhodes, Reyes Pizarro, Tony Hopper, and Belle Ferris. I. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA: Chair Kelly Hiwalker asked if there were any changes or additions to the Board agenda. Owen noted three changes to the agenda under Consent agenda add C. Board assignments Fremont County BOCHES Representative change, under Personnel add C. Resignation and D. Middle School Special Education Instructor. Emery l LeBeau moved to approve the Board agenda with the additions. Rich Singer seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Kelly Hiwalker asked if there were any changes or additions to the Consent agenda. Owen reported under C. addition to Board assignments a motion to change the Fremont County BOCHES Rep from Clarinda Calling Thunder to Emery l LeBeau. A. Approval of Minutes: December 14, 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
B. Approve Out-of-State Travel: Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business/Finance, Dan Hudson, - NAFIS March 11-15, 2017 in Washington, D.C. FUNDING SOURCE: Board Travel Budget, Administrative Travel Budget, Split costs with FCSD #21 & #38 for Dan Hudson expenses JOM Parent Committee National JOM Convention April 26-28, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. FUNDING SOURCE: JOM Budget Rich Singer moved to approve the Consent agenda and to change the Fremont County BOCHES Rep from Clarinda Calling Thunder to Emery l LeBeau. Carlton Underwood seconds the motion. Three voting in favor none opposed. III. VISITORS, DELEGATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Owen recognized Belle Ferris for serving on the Board of Trustees since 2000-2016 presented her with a Pendleton blanket, a plaque from the District and 2 plaques from the Wyoming School Boards Association. High School Student: Elizabeth Valdez was nominated by Josie Redman as student of the month for the High School. Josie reported Elizabeth works hard in class, diligent about getting her work done, 4.0 gpa for 1 st semester, selected student athlete by the Wyoming Coaches Association for having a 3.5 gpa or above for the volleyball season. High School Staff: Pam Gambler reported that she was honored to name Hope Christiansen as staff of the month. Hope is always on time, good role model for both students and staff, treats everyone with respect, and sets high standards for all her students, works hard collaborating with teachers to honor students in their academics. Hope has volunteered to take care of the school announcements and TV program for the high school, positive and supporting of students and teachers. Thank you for all that you do for the students and staff at the high school. Middle School Student: Scott Gion reported Jaycemarie Boyer is student of the month. Miss Poledna the 7 th grade English teacher said Jaycemarie is always positive in class as well as very polite. She works hard in class on all assignments and is a true leader helping her classmates stay on task. She works well with all and helps those who may need clarification. Her smile is a welcome addition to the 7 th grade class. Middle School Parent: Mr. Gion reported Mrs. Jana Meyer was the nominating staff member for the parent of the month Regina Arthur. Regina Arthur supports her children s education by being involved with the school. She contacts the school or teachers if she has any concerns. She is willing to try different ideas, from staff, at home to help her children succeed at school. She also supports her children by attending their extra-curricular activities. She is a wonderful support of her children and for the middle school programs. Elementary School Student: Scott Morrow reported Scott Wirick was the nominating staff member for student of the month Reyes Pizarro. Mr. Wirick noted that Reyes has changed
his attitude about school, every day he is trying hard brings his homework, has a smile on his face, he has really turned it around. Congratulation Reyes great job. Coach Craig Ferris stated on behalf of our school we would like to show our gratitude and for your generosity and leadership by presenting the Board with jackets from the staff. Written Communications: Owen presented written communications for sportsmanship from Pat Neely of Wright High School recommending a sportsmanship award for Buell Robinson. Buell competed at high level against our basketball team his skill level was at a point of competitive greatness, he earned the respect of our team the way he competed with class after the game he made time for me and my family. The kind of personal character that he exhibited on and off the court will make him go a long way, his kindness and attitude had a huge impact on my two sons. I wish Buell and the Chiefs the best of luck over the rest of the season. IV. PRESENTATION OF BILLS TO BE PAID: Dave Rushforth reviewed total expenditures and allocations in the amount of $2,781,118.95. Rich Singer moved to pay the bills in the amount of $2,781,118.95. Emery l LeBeau seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. V. AUDIT REPORT: Owen reported at the December meeting Dave Brinda from Fagnant, Lewis and Brinda firm presented the audit to the Board. I recommend the Board of Trustees accept the Audit report for school year 2015-2016. Carlton Underwood moved to approve and accept the Audit report as presented. Rich Singer seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. VI. VII. GRANT FUNDING UPDATE: Tabled for the February meeting. POLICIES: Owen noted there are four policies that need to be updated/revised: Policy EGAB Inspection and Copying of Public Records as recommended by the School attorney. Owen recommended the Board of Trustees approve the revision of policy EGAB as presented. Emery l LeBeau moved to approve the revision of Policy EGAB Inspection and Copying of Public Records as presented. Carlton Underwood seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. Owen recommended the Board of Trustees approve the revision of Policy GBJ Personnel Records and Files as presented. Rich Singer moved to approve the revision of GBJ Personnel Records and Files as presented. Emery l LeBeau seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed.
Owen presented Policy JBA Discrimination Student Complaint Procedure recommending the Board of Trustees approve the revision of the policy. Emery l LeBeau moved to approve the revision of JBA Discrimination Student Complaint Procedure as presented. Carlton Underwood seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. Owen presented Policy JEA Compulsory Attendance Ages recommending the Board of Trustees approve the revision of the policy. Carlton Underwood moved to approve the revision of JEA Compulsory Attendance Ages as presented. Rich Singer seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. Motion carried. VIII. WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT: Discussion no action taken. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Emery l LeBeau moved to enter into Executive session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss consideration of accepting or tendering wage and benefit offers and to discuss terms of employment during all negotiations. Carlton Underwood seconds the motion. Four voting in favor none opposed. Motion carried Chair Kelly Hiwalker reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. X. APPROVAL OF 1/11/2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Carlton Underwood moved to approve the January 11, 2017 Executive session. Emery l LeBeau seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. XI. PERSONNEL: Superintendent Contract: Carlton Underwood moved to offer Owen St. Clair a 240 day contract as Superintendent of Schools, for a period of one year, commencing on the first day of July 2017, with a salary to be determined at a later date. Rich Singer seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. JOM Liaison Position: Owen informed the Board that the JOM Parent Committee would like to hire a liaison for the JOM project, the job description attached. They would like to advertise that position in-house, if offered in-house that person could not do any work for JOM doing their contract or allotted hours doing work time it would have to be outside that time. Carlton Underwood moved to advertise the JOM Liaison position. Emery l seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. Resignation: Owen recommended the Board of Trustees accept the written resignation from Gayle Halladay, effective December 17, 2017.
Emery l LeBeau moved to accept the written resignation from Gayle Halladay effective December 17, 2016. Rich Singer seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. Middle School Special Education Instructor: Owen recommended the Board of Trustees offer Leslie Schafer-Myers a contract as a Middle School Special Education Instructor and to place her on the appropriate salary step on the approved 2016-2017 Teacher Salary Schedule for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. Carlton Underwood moved to concur with the recommendation to offer Leslie Schafer- Myers a contract as the Middle School Special Education instructor for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. Clarinda Calling Thunder seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. XII. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: Owen reported Board informational items Leadership reports, instate Professional Development tracking, Liz Smiley has included information in the Board packet on Marzano for the Board to review, Key Works of School Boards Workshop in Riverton January 17, 2017, at the Holiday Inn at 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Legislative Form being held February 12-13, 2017, need to know who will be attending, email to be sent out to the Board members regarding the forum, also, included is the JOM Parent Committee meeting minutes. ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business Rich Singer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Carlton Underwood seconds the motion. Five voting in favor none opposed. Meeting adjourned!