Ms. Jonart stated that the District’s p€¦ · Skills USA, Youth Legislature, German Trip,...

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 23, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 7:15 a.m. at

the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Hepola presiding. Trustees present: Ann Boston, Scott Ferguson, Debbie Shea, Linda Sorini Granger, John Ries and Carol Wold. Absent: Rayelynn Connole. Also present was: Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources and Linda Reksten, Superintendent.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Boston made a motion to appoint Therese McClafferty as Clerk in J.R.

Richardson’s absence for this meeting; second by Wold, motion carried.

Item 1 – Approval of a Proposal from SIAFU Technology Group, LLC to Provide

the Engineering and Management Services that will Assist the District in Upgrading

its Telephone System – Judy Jonart

Judy Jonart requested Board approval to accept the proposal from SIAFU Technology Group, LLC to help implement and oversee the phone system upgrade.

Ms. Jonart stated that the District’s phone system is thirteen years old and the equipment is at the end of its life. This is a huge project and the District needs engineers and architects to design the upgrade.

Ms. Jonart reported that the costs will be paid from the Technology budget. Ries moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 2 – Personnel Matter – Closed Session

At 7:19 a.m., Chairperson Hepola called for the meeting to go into executive session.

Chairperson Hepola re-opened the meeting at 7:40 a.m. and asked for recommendation of the Administration.

Trustees moved to accept the recommendation of the Administration to terminate employee. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2 – Public Comment On Any Public Matter Not On Agenda

None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Boston moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Shea motion carried. Chairwoman Hepola adjourned the meeting at 7:55 a.m.

_______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees Attest:

__________________________ District Clerk pj

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 30, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:15 a.m. at

the School Administration Building with Vice-Chairwoman Connole presiding. Trustees present: Ann Boston, Scott Ferguson, Debbie Shea, Linda Sorini Granger, John Ries and Carol Wold. Absent: Patti Hepola. Also present was: Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, Linda Reksten, Superintendent, John Metz, Chuck Merrifield, Dave

Johnson, and Josh Stearns.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Trustee Boston made a motion to appoint Therese McClafferty as Clerk in J.R. Richardson’s absence for this meeting; second by Wold, motion carried.

Item 1 – Student Disciplinary Hearing – Closed Session

Trustee Boston made a motion to accept the decision of the Administrators for the suspension of the student with an amendment that the ban will be lifted because it is not part of the District Policy. Ries seconded the motion; passed unanimously.

Item 2 – Public Comment On Any Public Matter Not On Agenda None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Boston moved to

adjourn, second by Trustee Ries motion carried. Vice-Chairwoman Connole adjourned the meeting at 8:42 a.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Attest: __________________________ District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

MAY 31, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the

School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott

Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Patti Hepola, Vikki O’Brien, and John Ries. Absent: Trustee

Debbie Shea and Carol Wold. Also present were: Linda Reksten, Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Chairperson Boston removed items #4 and #5 from the Agenda. Hepola moved to approve,

second by Ries, motion carried.

Item 1 – Approval of Personnel Action Report – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Personnel Action Report with the amended

changes showing in red.

BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 31, 2012 AMENDED

Name Effective Assignment/Location

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

RESIGNATION:

Jesse Padilla-Marrou 04/24/12 Volunteer/Internship,

Network Technology

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Laura Uggetti 04/18/12- Bus Driver,

08/29/12 Transportation

RECALL:

Brenda Conner 06/07/12 Sp Ed Monitor, Headstart Monroe

Sandra Fisher 06/07/12 Sp Ed Monitor, BHS

Renee Keith 06/07/12 Sp Ed Monitor, East

Suzanne Nalivka 06/07/12 Sp Ed Monitor, East

Mary Jo Norton 06/07/12 Sp Ed Monitor, Whittier Hope Ave. Cheryl Parrett 06/07/12 Bus Monitor, Transportation

Vina Walker 06/07/12 Bus Monitor, Transportation

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

RESIGNATION:

Diana Kujawa 06/06/12 Yearbook Advisor, BHS

RETIREMENT:

Cheryl Storey 06/06/12 6th Grade Teacher, Whittier

APPOINTMENT:

Amanda Curtis 08/24/11 National Honor Society Advisor, BHS

SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL

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NON RENEWAL:

Bryan Arntson 06/01/12 Assistant Boys’ Basketball

Coach, BHS

Chad Jonart 06/01/12 Assistant Boys’ Basketball

Coach, BHS

Malcolm Neill 06/01/12 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS

Leonard Rundle 06/01/12 Assistant Boys’ Basketball

Coach, BHS

Curtis Smith 06/01/12 Assistant Boys’ Basketball

Coach, BHS

Brian Anderson 06/01/12 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS

Dean Gransbery 06/01/12 Assistant Wrestling Coach,

BHS

Rick Rowling 06/01/12 Assistant Wrestling Coach,

BHS Mike Kenison 06/01/12 Assistant Girls’ Track Coach,

BHS

Jaric McElroy 06/01/12 Assistant Girls’ Track Coach,

BHS

Mara Osborne 06/01/12 Assistant Girls’ Track Coach, BHS

Zach Osborne 06/01/12 Assistant Girls’ Track Coach,

BHS

Eric Zahler 06/01/12 Assistant Girls’ Track Coach,

BHS

Granger moved to approve with amended changes, second by Hepola, motion carried.

Item 2 – Approval of Amended Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and

Silver Bow Stationary Engineers – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School

District #1 and Silver Bow Stationary Engineers

The tentative agreement was approved by Trustees at the last Board meeting, but amendments

were required to illustrate the full negotiated wages for 2011-2012 and then the change to the 2012-2013 wages as Engineers elected to have a portion of their wage diverted into their pension

Ries moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 3 – Approval of UNITE HERE Holiday Pay – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty stated that during the work session prior to the regular May meeting, the

Board directed the retroactive payment of the Christmas Eve Holiday for the District’s food

service employees.

Ms. McClafferty requested Board approval of UNITE HERE holiday pay.

Ries moved to approve, second by O’Brien, motion carried.

Item 4 – Approval of Amended Staffing Plan – Therese McClafferty

Item pulled from Agenda.

Item 5 – Approval of Non-Renewal Notifications – Superintendent Reksten

Item pulled from Agenda.

Item 6 – Approval to Purchase a Truck for the School District #1 Plumber Position – Jed

Hoopes

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to purchase a work truck that will primarily be used by the

School District Plumber. Additionally, there will no longer be a truck allowance paid to the Plumber per board approval, effective June 1, 2012.

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The cost of the vehicle is $8,300.00 and will be purchased using Elementary and High School

General Maintenance Funds.

Hepola moved to approved, second by Ries, motion carried.

Item 7 – Approval to Award Telephone VOIP System Bid to S&K Global Solutions in the

Amount of $183,731.69 – Judy Jonart

Judy Jonart requested Board approval to award the Telephone VOIP System bid to S&K Global

Solutions. The District had three vendors respond to the request for proposal. S&K Global

Solutions submitted the lowest responsible bid.

Ms. Jonart publicly thanked Dr. Phillip Curtis and his group for their meticulous, unbiased screening of these proposals which resulted in a positive process.

John Odinger, CEO Sales, Corporate Technology Group stated that they requested a copy of all

RFP responses to review. Mr. Odinger stated that he felt that CISCO was a better fit for the Butte

Schools. He evaluated S&K’s proposal and found that it was lacking in different categories. Mr. Odinger stated that he provided a letter stating these concerns to Dr. Reksten and Judy Jonart.

Mr. Odinger stated that the S&K/Mitel solution did not meet many important aspects of the RFP

response; but because it did not include the ability to call 911 during a network outage, it puts the

safety and lives of the students and staff at risk, and places the Butte School District at significant liability exposure.

Jeff Whiteside, Network Engineer for Corporate Technology Group, stated that he has been a

network engineer for seventeen years and takes public safety extremely seriously.

Casey Coyne Collins, S&K Global Solutions, stated that S&K has addressed all of the issues brought forward by Corporate Technology and any accusation of S&K Solutions not being

concerned about public safety is of utmost concern.

LeRoy Wolf, S&K Solutions, stated that 911 is very serious and S&K takes security of students

extremely serious. S&K’s proposal complies with Mytel and does comply with the RFP. Mytel has every capability of the CISCO and can supply 911 capacities out to phone set for 911

capability.

Dr. Curtis stated that the committee reviewed all proposals and all responses of requirements for

911 capabilities were included in proposals. An evaluation matrix was used and the committee took elements from the RFP and gave a ranking of qualitative analysis. All three respondents met

the qualifications. The ranking matrix was as follows:

S&K 77.30

Corporate Technology Group 76.67

Black Box 69.98

Judy Jonart stated that each school has had training on 911 emergencies and beyond our own

phone system; each building has a three-way radio system. The existing system is thirteen years

old and has this capability; this will be an upgrade. The District also has separate phone lines in

each building that can be used for emergencies.

Chairperson Boston thanked Judy Jonart, Dr. Curtis and committee for all of their work.

Ries moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.


Mike Kujawa, representing the Butte Teachers’ Union, spoke in regard to the new Out-of-District

Travel Policy. Mr. Kujawa shared concerns in regard to no out of district travel in the future and

the fact that sports would be exempt from this policy.

Mr. Kujawa mentioned several student related travels, i.e. Art Trek, Art Interscholastic, VICA

Skills USA, Youth Legislature, German Trip, Montana History Club, Science Field Trips, Grand

Canyon Trek, State Science Fair, World Quest, FCCLA Field Experiences, etc.

Chairperson Boston stated that this is not a policy; but the Board will be taking a good look at all District travel.

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Chairperson Boston commended the fourteen graduates from the Butte High Career Center and

the graduates of Butte High School. Ms. Boston thanked Dr. Reksten, Kathy Cannon and all

teachers K-12 that have done all that they have to help these students succeed.

Trustee Ries thanked the negotiating team from the District and the teachers for their worthwhile

effort in settling their contract.

Chairperson Boston thanked Therese McClafferty for leading her first negotiations.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Ries, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 12:42

p.m.

_______________________________

Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Attest:

__________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

JUNE 12, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the


Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Patti Hepola, Vikki O’Brien, and John Ries, Debbie Shea and

Carol Wold. Also present were: J.R. Richardson, Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – Discussion Regarding Superintendent Position

Chairperson Boston stated that she and Therese McClafferty had spoken with Bob Vogel and

Debra Silk from the Montana School Board Association and their advice was to take your time

and don’t rush in filling the position permanently. MTSBA also provided the District with three

names of outside persons who were interested in the position.

Trustee Hepola stated that the MTSBA handled the Superintendent search when Dr. Reksten

applied; along with the screening and interview process.

JR Richardson shared that when Superintendent Stetzner left abruptly, the Board went with an in-

house interim for one year (Chuck Uggetti) and advertised state-wide for a permanent superintendent.

Mr. Richardson also shared that because Chuck Uggetti was interim, an agreement with the

Teamsters Union was made that he would not be penalized and would get his job back at the end

of the year.

Chairperson Boston asked each Trustee of their interest to fill the position with an interim for one

year or to advertise and fill the position permanently. It was a unanimous decision to fill the

position with an interim for one year and begin the advertisement for the full-time position as

early as February.

Ms. Boston polled the Trustees as to whether they wanted to fill the interim position with in-

house applicants only or advertise in-house and out of District.

Trustees Boston, Hepola, Ferguson, Granger, Ries and Shea all stated their desire to fill

the interim position with a qualified applicant from the Butte School District.

Trustees O’Brien and Wold expressed their wish to advertise in-house and outside for the

interim position.

Ferguson moved to approve advertising for a one-year interim position, in-house only; second by

Shea, motion carried. Aye: Boston, Hepola, Ferguson, Granger, Ries and Shea. Nay: O’Brien, Wold.

Chairperson Boston requested that Therese McClafferty prepare a job description for the Interim

Superintendent position; also requiring a Superintendent Endorsement and letters of

recommendation. The deadline for in-house applicants will be July 6th.


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Ries moved to adjourn, second

by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.

_______________________________


Attest:

__________________________ District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

JULY 16, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at the

School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Patti

Hepola, Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol

Wold. Also present were: J.R. Richardson, Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – Interview and Decision for the Position of Interim Superintendent of Schools

Chairperson Ann Boston called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance

to the interview of Judy Jonart for the position of Interim Superintendent of Butte School District

#1 for the 2012-2013 school year.

Chairperson Boston closed the meeting at 6:47 p.m. for discussion.

Opened the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Chairperson Boston stated that the Board had made a decision to offer the Interim Superintendent

position to Judy Jonart at a salary of $102,762.80.

Ms. Boston stated that Judy Jonart has until noon on the 19th of July for her decision to accept the

offer.

Trustee Ferguson moved to approve; second by Ries, motion carried. Nay: Wold


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Ries moved to adjourn, second

by Trustee Hepola, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.

_______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Attest:

__________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

JULY 26, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the


Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, and Debbie Shea. Absent: Trustees

Hepola and Wold. Also present were: J.R. Richardson, Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – Approval of Amended Contract for Interim Superintendent of Butte School

District #1 – Chairperson Boston

Chairperson Ann Boston stated that Judy Jonart had accepted and signed the amended

employment contract for the Interim Superintendent position.

Chairperson Boston requested Board approval of the amended contract for Judy Jonart as the Interim Superintendent for the period of August 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

Granger moved to approve; second by Ferguson, motion carried unanimously.



SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 26, 2012


CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Judy Jonart 08/1/12-06/30/13 Curriculum Director

APPOINTMENT:

Loralee Beatty 08/29/12 Yearbook Advisor, BHS


RENEWAL FOR 2012-2013:

Dorothy Joyce Department Chair,

Special Ed, BHS

Jennifer Nardiello Science Fair Director,

East

Gayle McLean Girls Basketball Coach, East

Scott McLaughlin Girls Basketball Coach,

East

APPOINTMENT:

Will Harper 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Girls

Soccer Coach, BHS

Michael Hanley 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Girls

Soccer Coach, BHS

Curtis Smith 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Golf Coach, BHS

Casey Dennehy 07/27/12 Assist. Football

Coach, BHS

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Danielle Sayers 07/27/12 Assist. Cheerleading/

Dance Coach, BHS

Curtis Smith 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball Coach, BHS

Malcolm Neill 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball

Coach, BHS

Chad Jonart 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball

Coach, BHS Brian Tobin 07/27/12 Band Director, BHS

Shea moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 3 – Approval to Advertise for Interim Curriculum Director – Chairperson Boston

Chairperson Boston requested approval to advertise for Interim Curriculum Director with an

amendment to the closing date which was originally set for August 2, 2012. The new closing

date will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

A screening committee consisting of Therese McClafferty, Trustee O’Brien, Trustee Granger, Trustee Shea and Trustee Ries will screen applicants for the Interim Curriculum position at 1:00

p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st at the School Administration Building.

Interviews for the Interim Curriculum Director position will be held on Thursday, August 2nd at

8:00 a.m.

A Special Board meeting will be scheduled for Monday, August 6th at 8:00 a.m. to approve the

recommended candidate for the position.

Ries moved to approve with an amended closing date of Tuesday, July 31, 2012; second by

Granger, motion carried

Item 4 – Approval to Appoint Trustee Vikki O’Brien to Fill the Vacancy of Butte Municipal

Trustee on the Montana School Board Association – Chairperson Boston

Chairperson Boston requested Board approval to appoint Trustee O’Brien to fill the vacancy of Butte Municipal Trustee on the Montana School Board Association.

Shea moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee O’Brien moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Ries, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m.

_______________________________


Attest: __________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

AUGUST 6, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the

School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present:

Linda Sorini Granger, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol Wold. Absent: Trustees

Ferguson and Hepola. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent, J.R. Richardson, Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – Approval of Amended Personnel Action Report (July 26, 2012) – Chairperson

Boston


SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Amended

July 26, 2012


CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Judy Jonart 08/1/12-06/30/13 Curriculum Director

APPOINTMENT:

Loralee Beatty 08/29/12 Yearbook Advisor, BHS


RENEWAL FOR 2012-2013:

Dorothy Joyce Department Chair,

Special Ed, BHS

Jennifer Nardiello Science Fair Director,

East Gayle McLean Girls Basketball Coach,

East

Scott McLaughlin Girls Basketball Coach,

East

APPOINTMENT:

Will Harper 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Girls

Soccer Coach, BHS

Michael Hanley 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Girls

Soccer Coach, BHS Curtis Smith 07/27/12 Volunteer Assist. Golf

Coach, BHS

Casey Dennehy 07/27/12 Co-Assist. Football

Coach, BHS

Danielle Sayers 07/27/12 Assist. Cheerleading/ Dance Coach, BHS

Curtis Smith 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball

Coach, BHS

Malcolm Neill 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball

Coach, BHS

Chad Jonart 07/27/12 Assist. Boys Basketball Coach, BHS

Brian Tobin 07/27/12 Band Director, BHS

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Wold moved to approve with amendments, as shown in red above; second by Granger, motion

carried.

Item 2 – Approval of Personnel Action Report (August 6, 2012) – Therese McClafferty


SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 6, 2012

Amended (verbally noted during board meeting)


CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Hermosele Geery 09/04/12 Cleaner, Margaret Leary

Elizabeth Hash 09/04/12 Substitute Clerical, Monitor

Lori Taylor-Dorscher 09/04/12 Substitute Food Service

Ronda Cherry 09/04/12 Substitute Food Service Walter Parrett 09/04/12 Substitute Bus Driver

RESIGNATION:

Cindie Henrich 08/20/12 Food Server, Margaret Leary

Paget Godman 07/31/12 Food Server, Margaret Leary

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

ASSIGNMENT:

Jim O’Neill 08/07/12 Interim Curriculum Director

RESIGNATION:

Amanda Richardson 06/06/12 LSS Instructor, District (Hillcrest)

APPOINTMENT:

Melissa Clark 08/29/12 Speech Language Pathologist, District

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Jim O’Neill 08/15/12- Elementary Administrator,

06/25/13 Margaret Leary


RESIGNATION:

Amie Henningsen 07/31/12 Volleyball coach, East

REMOVAL FROM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:

Cal McQueary 08/07/12 Paul de Voursney 08/07/12

Wold moved to approve with amendments, as shown in red above; second by Ries, motion

carried.

Item 3 – Approval to Post Vacancy Announcement Internally for an Interim Elementary Principal – Chairperson Boston

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Chairperson Boston requested approval to advertise for Interim Principal at Margaret Leary

School. The vacancy will be advertised internally to educators in our District that hold a current

Elementary Principal (K-8) or Principal (K-12) endorsement.

The vacancy announcement was mailed to fourteen qualified employees on Friday. The

application deadline is at noon on Thursday, August 9th. Screening will occur the same afternoon

and interviews will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10th.

A special board meeting will be held on Monday, August 13th at 8:00 a.m.

Granger moved to approve; second by Wold, motion carried


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Ries moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 8:11 a.m.

_______________________________


Attest: __________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

AUGUST 13, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the


Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol Wold. Absent: Trustees

Vikki O’Brien and Hepola. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent, J.R. Richardson, Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.




SPECIAL MEETING August 13, 2012

Amended (verbally noted during board meeting)



RETIREMENT:

Cindie Henrich 08/20/12 Food Server, Margaret Leary

Paget Godman 07/31/12 Food Server, Margaret Leary

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

RESIGNATION:

Kristy Dallaserra 08/09/12 3rd Grade Teacher, Kennedy

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Brett Huntsman 08/29/12-06/07/13 Math Teacher, Butte High

School

APPOINTMENT:

Brett Huntsman 08/15/12-06/25/13 Interim Principal, Margaret Leary

Kristy Dallaserra 08/29/12 Library/Technology Teacher,

Kennedy

Malissa LaMere 08/29/12 LSS Instructor (District), Hillcrest Bobbie Carver 08/29/12 Counselor, West

Wold moved to approve with amendments, as shown in red above; second by Shea, motion

carried.

Item 2 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte

Teachers Union/Clerical, Local 332 – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers Union/Clerical, Local 332 reached through negotiations.

Ries moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 3 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte

Machinist Union, Local 88 – Therese McClafferty

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Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School

District #1 and the Butte Machinist Union, Local 88 reached through negotiations.

Ries moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 4 – Approval to Advertise and Hire a .5 Nurse for the 2012-2013 School Year –

Superintendent Jonart

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to advertise and hire a .5 nurse for the 2012-2013

school year.

Ms. Jonart explained that this position was cut in the original staffing plan which was submitted

to the Board this past spring. The estimated cost for bringing back the position through the

elementary general fund is $28,724.00. This cost would come from a combination of the substitute teacher account and savings from new hire teacher placements.

Ms. Jonart stated that it is important to note that this would be a temporary position because

funding is not sustainable beyond this year.

Wold moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 5 – Approval to Advertise and Hire an Elementary Health Enhancement Teacher for

the 2012-2013 School Year – Superintendent Jonart

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to advertise and hire an elementary health

enhancement teacher for the 2012-2013 school year.

Ms. Jonart shared that this position would be split between West Elementary and East Middle

School. The position is needed to cover the shortages that were not addressed in the original

staffing plan.

Ms. Jonart stated that the estimated cost to the elementary general fund would be $832.00. This

cost was reduced by charging 60% of a general fund position to the Title VII grant.

Ms. Jonart noted that this is a temporary position for this year and is only recommended to address these unique staffing problems.

Granger moved to approved; second by Ferguson, moved carried.


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Shea moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Ries, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m.

_______________________________


Attest: __________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol Wold.

Absent: Trustees Hepola and Granger. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – PUBLIC HEARING – FINAL BUDGET for 2012-2013

A) Staff Report – J.R. Richardson

Business Manager, J.R. Richardson stated that the Butte School District #1 is pleased to

announce that for the 8th

consecutive year, the District will be reducing the number of mills

levied on local taxpayers. There has been a reduction of 51.92 mills over the past eight years,

which is a 24.43% reduction.

While this tax reduction will impact taxpayers differently, depending upon their property

values and taxing jurisdiction, it does represent a significant overall county-wide tax

reduction for School District No. l purposes.

Mr. Richardson stated that both general fund budgets are at the maximum level –

Elementary is $18,238,272.31 and High School $10,543,873.62. The legal services

budget, which was initially cut, is now at $37,500.00; which is identical to pre-

negotiations contracted service level. Out of District travel budgets have been cut; but

Administrators can identify which fund they want to move money from to cover travel

expenses if necessary. The utility budget was cut by $252,900.00 and the substitute

budget was cut by $50,000.00.

The Butte School District will continue to work through the budgetary parameters imposed

by the State of Montana and remain cognizant of the tax burden placed on our local

taxpayers during these challenging times. The District appreciates the support local

taxpayers have afforded it through the passage of mill levies and will continue to strive to

maintain their support.

Superintendent Jonart extended appreciation to JR Richardson for the phenomenal job he

has done for the District.

JR stated that the credit is also shared with the School District Board of Trustees,

Administration and staff, who have all made every effort to contain expenditure increases

and reduce property tax reliance.

TAX IMPACT OF .5 MILL LEVY REDUCTION

Est. School

MARKET VALUE Tax. Value Mills Tax Decrease

$ 50,000.00 $ 736.40 -0.5 $ (0.37)

$ 100,000.00 $ 1,472.80 -0.5 $ (0.74)

$ 150,000.00 $ 2,209.20 -0.5 $ (1.10)

$ 200,000.00 $ 2,945.60 -0.5 $ (1.47)

B) Proponents - None

C) Opponents - None

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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR 2012-2013 AND

THE FIXING OF TAX LEVIES

Trustee Shea motioned for approval of the Final Budget for 2012-2013 and the fixing of

the tax levies, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried unanimously.


None

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Shea, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m. _______________________________

Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees Attest: __________________________

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AUGUST 27, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Patti Hepola, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries,

Debbie Shea and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.



BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT SPECIAL MEETING

August 27, 2012



APPOINTMENT:

Aaryn Hayden 08/28/12 Substitute Clerical, Food

Service

Lisa Lean-Anzik 08/28/12 Sub. Bus Driver, Monitor, Clerical, Cleaner,

Food Service

RESIGNATION:

Elizabeth Hash 08/28/12 Food Service

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

RESIGNATION:

Jami Humphrey 08/22/12 Temporary Reading

Instructor, East

Bonnie Canty 08/23/12 Full-Time Elementary

Nurse, District Barbara Richards-Brown 08/23/12 Temporary, .5,

Elementary Nurse,

District

APPOINTMENT:

Heather Little-Nasheim 08/29/12 Temporary Reading

Instructor, East

Austin Peaslee 08/29/12 Temporary Math Instructor,

East

Terry Hauser 08/29/12 Temporary PE/Health Instructor, BHS

Keli Renz-Coffing 08/29/12 Temporary Health

Enhancement Instructor,

District

Bonnie Canty 08/29/12 Temporary, .5, Elementary Nurse,

District

Barbara Richards-Brown 08/29/12 Full-Time Elementary

Nurse, District

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TRANSFER:

Liza Dennehy 08/29/12 From Math Teacher,

East to Math Teacher,

BHS


APPOINTMENT:

Erica Burgman 08/28/12 Volleyball Coach, East


Shantel Broadhead 08/28/12

Heather Corcoran 08/28/12

Rachel Cote 08/28/12

Jack Griswold 08/28/12 Amanda Jager 08/28/12

Zoe Johnston 08/28/12

Lindsey Kambich 08/28/12

Linda Schleifer 08/28/12

Arlene Stepan 08/28/12 William Taylor 08/28/12

Christie Todorovich 08/28/12

Jonathan Todorovich 08/28/12

Sandra Van Zyl 08/28/12

Katie Wright 08/28/12

Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 2 – Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School

District #1 and the Amalgamated Transit Union AFL-CIO Local No. 318, covering

the Monitors and Paraprofessionals – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of an MOU between Butte School District #1 and the Amalgamated Transit Union AFL-CIO Local No. 318, covering the

Monitors and Paraprofessionals. Ms. McClafferty stated that the current language in the CBA protects benefits for the monitors who are recalled after losing their position due to a reduction in force; but does

not protect monitors who are forced transferred into an assignment with less hours. To provide fairness to all monitors, and to add a time limit of the extended benefit, it was felt that an MOU was needed.

Ms. McClafferty stated that this MOU extended for one year.

Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 3 – Approval of Independent Contractor Agreements with Ms. Marni Prigge

and Kathy McClafferty to SLP Supervision for the 2012-2013 School Year – Kathy

Cannon

Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to enter into agreements with Ms. Marni Prigge and Kathy McClafferty for the 2012-2013 school year. These agreements provide Butte School District #1 with the necessary SLP supervision for the speech aids that will be working with our students who require speech/language services.

Ms. Cannon stated that the monies will be paid from the IDEA Part B/Preschool grants. Ries moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried.

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Item 4 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District

#1 and Fred Bischoff for Orientation/Mobility Services for the 2012-2013 School

Year – Kathy Cannon

Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to enter into an Agreement with Mr. Fred Bischoff for the 2012-2013 school year.

Ms. Cannon stated that the agreement provides Butte School District #1 with the necessary orientation/mobility services.

These monies will be paid from the IDEA Part B/Preschool grants. Wold moved to approve, second by Ries, motion carried.

Item 5 – Approval to Enter into a Student Transportation Attendance Agreement

(FP-14 Contract Form) with Ramsay School District No. 3 – Jed Hoopes

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into a Student Transportation Attendance

Agreement (FP-14 Contract Form) with Ramsay School District No. 3. Mr. Hoopes explained that the Ramsay School District will travel across our District boundary while transporting a special education student from Ramsay School District to

Butte School District. Additionally, the Ramsay School Board of Trustees approved Butte School District #1 travel access across their District boundary while transporting a special education student from our District back to Ramsay School District each day. This student lives within the Ramsay School District.

Ries moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.

Item 6 – Approval to Enter into a Student Transportation Attendance Agreement

(FP-14 Contract Form) with Beaverhead School District – Jed Hoopes

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into a Student Transportation Attendance Agreement (FP-14 Contract Form) with Beaverhead School District.

Mr. Hoopes explained that the Beaverhead School District is requesting permission to travel across our District boundary while transporting a Butte School District student to and from the Beaverhead School District each day. This student does live within the

Butte School District in Divide, Montana. Wold moved to approve, second by Ries, motion carried.


Chairperson Boston stated that the Board wants Chuck Merrifield to continue working with BSB on the softball fields.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Shea moved to

adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:26 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees


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BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING September 10, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. at the School Administration Building with Vice-Chairwoman Patti Hepola presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, Debbie Shea and

Carol Wold. Absent: Trustees Boston and Granger. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.




PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

September 10, 2012 Amended (verbally noted during Board meeting)



RESIGNATION:

Kim Bowen 09/10/12 Substitute Food Service,

Monitor

APPOINTMENT:

Aaryn Hayden 09/10/12 Cook’s Helper, Margaret Leary

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Kelsey Schofield 09/06/12 Temporary Kindergarten Teacher,

Kennedy Kaila Sullivan 09/10/12 Temp. Speech-Language Pathologist

Trainee, District

Julie Lally 09/10/12 Temp. Speech-Language Pathologist

Trainee, District


APPOINTMENT:

Angela Richards 09/10/12 Event Worker

Michelle Cavanaugh-Biggers 09/10/12 Event Worker


Sherry Carlson 09/10/12

Shea moved to approve with correction shown above in red, second by Ries, motion carried.


None

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Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Wold moved to

adjourn, second by Trustee Ries, motion carried. Vice-Chairwoman Hepola adjourned the meeting at 7:41 a.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees


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October 1, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Vikki O’Brien, John Ries, Debbie Shea and Carol Wold.

Absent: Trustees Hepola and Granger. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.




PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

October 1, 2012



LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Jill Weatherson 08/15/12-10/31/12 Cleaner, Emerson

Jeannie Hawkey 09/12/12-09/21/12 Monitor, Hillcrest Johnette Smith 09/11/12-09/25/12 Food Service, East

Sylvia Carpenter 08/29/12-11/21/12 Teacher, East

EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Dan Brown 08/11/12-10/31/12 Engineer, Whittier

APPOINTMENT:

Lisa Tregidga 10/02/12 Bus Driver Michelle Hall 10/02/12 Sub. Bus Driver, Sub. Bus

Monitor, Cook’s Helper, East

Jeanne Gonzalez 10/02/12 Substitute Food Service

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Kris Mengon 09/17/12 Department Chair, Math, BHS


APPOINTMENT:

Eric Dunmire 10/02/12 Assistant Wrestling Coach,BHS

Jacob Kelly 10/02/12 Volunteer Golf Coach, BHS

Bryan Arntson 10/02/12 Volunteer Girl’s Basketball

Coach, BHS

Jaric McElroy 10/02/12 Assistant Girl’s Track Coach, BHS

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ADDITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:

Maria Biastoch 10/02/12 Certified Amanda Challeen 10/02/12 Non-certified

Karlene Kantner 10/02/12 Non-certified

Kallen Konen 10/02/12 Non-certified

Kevin Kremer 10/02/12 Non-certified

Jacob Kelly 10/02/12 Non-certified Casandra Sholey Larson 10/02/12 Non-certified

Christina Morris 10/02/12 Non-certified


Stacey Faldetta 10/02/12 Lisa Tregidga 10/02/12

Craig Thomas 10/02/12

REMOVAL FROM CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE LIST:

Carol Biggers 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor

Nancy Craighead 10/02/12 Substitute Food Service,

Cleaner, Monitor

Elizabeth Hash 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor

Debra Kindt 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor Erica Lince 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor, Clerical

Kayla Swan 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor, Food

Service

Linda Todd 10/02/12 Substitute Monitor

Lisa Tregidga 10/02/12 Sub. Clerical, Monitor, Cleaner,

Bus Driver

Wold moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.

Item 2 – Approval to Hire an Additional Speech Therapist Aide for the 2012-2013

School Year – Kathy Cannon

Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to hire an additional Temporary Speech-Language Therapist Trainee based on the need for the 2012-2013 school year.

Shea moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried.

Item 3 – Approval to Solicit Bids for the Butte High School Parking Lot – John

Metz

John Metz requested Board approval to solicit bids for the Butte High School South Main parking lot, including the auto shop and welding shop parking lot.

Mr. Metz stated that the biggest issue is the pickup and drop off areas before and after school. Mr. Metz shared that the construction of the parking lot would include a turnabout,

resurfacing and drainage for the sidewalk. Wold moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.

Item 4 – Approval of Resolution Allowing Butte School District #1 to Submit a

Quality Schools Facility and Technology Grant for the Butte High School Parking

Lot – Superintendent Jonart

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of a resolution to allow Butte School District #1 to submit a Quality Schools Facility and Technology Grant for the Butte High School Parking Lot.

Ms. Jonart stated the grant funds, approximately $ 382,000.00, could be used to pay for ADA accessibility into the Commons and the drainage issue.

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Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

Item 5 – Approval to Enter into a Voluntary Resolution with the U.S. Department of

Education, Office of the Civil Rights (OCR) under the Title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) – Superintendent Jonart

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to enter into a Voluntary Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Civic Rights (OCR) under the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).

Ms. Jonart stated that this agreement resolves the allegations in the OCR filing and will not constitute an admission by the District of any violations of Title IX or any other law. If the Voluntary Resolution is accepted by OCR, the District will enter into an action plan

that will be developed with technical assistance provided by OCR and the assessment provided by the District. Trustee O’Brien asked if this is what the District has agreed to up to this point.

Chairperson Boston stated “yes, it shows the progress the District has made thus far and the continued improvement of the fields”.

Pat Fleming, Attorney for the Butte School District, stated that this is not predicated on past discussion and everything that was discussed in mediation is silent. Mr. Fleming stated that a new plan can be considered; which could be better or less than

the other plan. This agreement will allow the District to deal with OCR and not the complainants. The final agreement will also need to be approved the Board. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

Item 6 –Approval of Change Order Request #2 (Margaret Leary Roof

Replacement/Soffits) in the Amount of $ 4,570.00 – Jed Hoopes

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of Change Order Request #2 (Margaret Leary Roof Replacement/Soffits) in the amount of $ 4,570.00. Mr. Hoopes stated that Tekton Architects created a design for replacing the roof and

soffits at the Margaret Leary School and the changes are required by the project conditions and to benefit the school in the future. Ries moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.


None

Adjournment


adjourn, second by Trustee O’Brien, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees


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November 1, 2012

The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, November 1, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Scott Ferguson, Debbie Shea, Carol Wold and Linda Granger. Absent:

Trustees Hepola, O’Brien and Ries. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Interim Superintendent; J.R. Richardson, Business Manager, and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources.


Item 1 – Approval of Travel Request

a) James Humphrey, Jami Humphrey and thirteen student wrestlers to Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1-4, 2012 to attend the NUWAY Southwest Classic Kickoff Wrestling Tournament. $70.00 for substitute costs to be paid out of the High School General Fund. All other costs to be paid by

fundraising.

Wold moved to approve, second by Shea, motion carried.


None

Adjournment


adjourn, second by Trustee Shea, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the meeting at 7:08 a.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees


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