WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS                MINUTES OF MEETING

AUGUST 19, 2008                                                                              MEETING, 7:00 P.M.

WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHAIRMAN _________________________________

SECRETARY________________________________

MEMBERS PRESENT                                              GUESTS

Mike Pauley, Chairman                                              M’Liss Hansen

Dee Busse                                                                  Roxanne Richardson

Rick McDougall                                                         

Ray Yoder, Superintendent                                       

Joel Tyndell, Principal                                                

Sandy Sundling, Business Manager                                      

1. CALL TO ORDER, VERIFICATION OF QUORUM, AND FLAG SALUTE

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Pauley. The flag salute was said by all present.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Mr. Pauley moved item 6A to item 2A. Appoint new school board member, and 7B. Approve Co-Athletic Directors Contracts to the agenda. McDougall made a motion to adopt the agenda; Mrs. Busse seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

A. Mr. McDougall made a motion to appoint Jina Gardiner to the board of directors to fulfill Lori Coady’s term in district 3. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Gardiner took the Oath of Office given by Mr. Pauley.

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT – None

4. MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WHO MAY WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD REGARDING:

A. Agenda Items – Roxanne Richardson asked if the fuel was going to be available by the time school starts. Mr. Yoder responded that they hoped to be able to fuel up by the time school started.

Roxanne clarified that it is not ready yet but that it should be soon. Mr. Yoder responded that it should be soon and he will check on the progress and let her know. Roxanne said that the buses will be picked up from the co-op and fueled in town tomorrow. M’Liss Hansen asked what 6B (energy efficient HVAC system) was. Mr. Pauley responded that the board is looking at an energy package to upgrade the lighting, heating, and the windows in the main school building, because the building was built in 1964. The windows do not hold heat, and the heating system is outdated. The board is collecting information on the cost.

 Mrs. Hansen asked for information about the new English teacher. Mr. Tyndell responded that there were 2 applicants, and he was really happy with the new English teacher and it was unanimous with the committee. She is very knowledgeable, and has experience. She is from the Spokane area and already moved into the area. I had her meet with Molly McDougall who I have a lot of confidence in. Molly was impressed with her. M’Liss asked were she taught before. Mr. Tyndell responded that she got her teaching degree, had a family, then went into business and then went back into teaching. I do not think she is going to have a problem with discipline. Molly was very confident and happy that someone of that quality would be replacing her. I think we got someone who is going to stay with us.

B. Non-Agenda Items – Roxanne Richardson asked if we are going to have a middle school football team. Mr. Tyndell responded that we are not, but that we are working on an intramural 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th program. We have had a discussion with Bob Eager, and Matthew Maurer and ended with a definite number of 9 possibly 10 students and we can not run a program with those numbers. We looked on paper and thought we would have 15 to 18 students. Next year it should be better. We are going to have to invest in equipment, because our junior high football equipment is not certified. We are trying to make contact with St. Mary’s School to possibly scrimmage against. It will mostly likely be flag football. Mr. Tyndell said that we will offer something, but nothing is definite yet.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. McDougall made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. There was some discussion regarding the bank changes, Qwest bill, Cheerleading uniforms, and the Verizon bill. The motion passed unanimously.

6. OLD BUSINESS

B. Energy efficient HVAC system, power supply, lights and windows.  Mr. Yoder informed the board that blue prints of the building have been sent to Richmond Engineering and that they will be preparing information for bids for the HVAC system. In addition Craig is working with GH PUD and BPA looking at the possibility of financial support regarding the lighting system, fixtures, and windows. We will be hopefully submitting bids at the next board meeting. Mr. McDougall asked for clarification of the HVAC system. Mr. Pauley replied that it is a Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioner. Mrs. Busse asked if it would replace the boiler. Mr. Pauley responded that it would eliminate the boiler. Mr. Peterson asked if the engineers would have a bid in by the next meeting. Mr. Yoder responded that Craig thought he would have some rough numbers by then, but we need to make sure they get all of the information that they need. We are paying for this bid so it has to be a good quality bid that they will back up.

7. NEW BUSINESS

A. Mr. Peterson made a motion to approve the Co-Athletic Director Contracts. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Mrs. McDougall made a motion to approve Elizabeth Staeheli High School English Teacher. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

C. Mrs. Busse made a motion to approve the letters of resignation. Mr. McDougall regretfully seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

D. Mr. McDougall made a motion to approve the Letter of Understanding between the WVSD and the WVEA / WVAA. Mrs. Gardiner seconded the motion.  Mr. Yoder informed the board that these contracts are roll over’s of the current contract. The motion passed unanimously.

8. SUPERINTNEDENTS REPORT

Mr. Yoder reported to the board that the summer projects are up to date. That everything that can be done is being done to get the high school bathrooms completed as soon as possible. The elementary side possibly will be done over Christmas vacation. Room 4, Jim Sandstrom’s room will be done during the fall/winter project. Hopefully it will be completed by the first of the year. We are on target with all the projects that we have discussed. We have had good quality work. Inspectors from the county, L& I, electrical have made compliments on the work that is being done. There will be a welcome back picnic a Joel’s house on August 24^th noon until?? There was some additional discussion regarding the financing of the bathroom grant and budget.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None

11. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McDougall made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 pm