WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS                MINUTES OF MEETING

July 21, 2009                                                                                        7:00 P.M.

WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHAIRMAN _________________________________

SECRETARY________________________________

MEMBERS PRESENT                                              GUESTS

Mike Pauley, Chairman                                               Karen Stutesman                                           

Jim Peterson, Vice Chairman                                      Jacob Stutesman

Dee Busse                                                                  M’Liss Hansen

Rick McDougall                                                           Carolyne Rodriguez

Gina Gardiner                                                             Rebecca Petheram

Ray Yoder, Superintendent                                        

Sandy Sundling, Business Manager                          

There was a 2008/2009 Budget Extension and 2009/2010 Budget Hearing held at 6:30 with few comments or questions.

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. McDougall made a motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Gardiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3. MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WHO MAY WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD -

Mrs. Hansen asked if the elementary math/science position had been filled. Mr. Pauley responded that the program was riffed earlier this year. Mrs. Hansen asked about the progress of the part-time music position. Mr. Pauley responded that applications have been received and interviews are scheduled. Mrs. Hansen asked about the Principal position. Mr. Pauley responded that the position has not yet been opened, Mr. Tyndell resigned last month and the board will be discussing the position this month and then open it. Mrs. Hansen asked why the transportation budget for next year is lower than previous years. Mr. Yoder responded that the projected allocation from OSPI last year was high. The district did not receive that amount in funding. Mrs. Sundling responded that she put in the budget what we actually will get, which is $62,000, not $90,000. Mrs. Hansen asked if any of the students that signed up for the summer work program through the federal government programs have been working at the school. Mr. Yoder responded that the government provided 1 out of 10 jobs that were promised. The students will only get a couple hours a day for a couple weeks. Mrs. Hansen asked if Mr. Gallington had many projects and if he has been able to start anything in the cafeteria. Mr. Yoder stated that he did have projects, but he did not know if he has started the projects in the cafeteria yet. Mrs. Hansen stated that the floor by the dishwasher is in bad shape. Mr. Yoder responded that he will make a note of it and let Mr. Gallington know.

4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. McDougall made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

5. OLD BUSINESS

A. Mr. McDougall made a motion to adopt revised procedure 2410P graduation requirements. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Recycling Program Information – Mr. McDougall and Mr. Pauley stated that as long as the district is saving money the recycling program should be continued.

6. NEW BUSINESS

A. Mr. McDougall made a motion to adopt Resolution 2009-7-21-1 2008-2009 Budget Extension. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The extension is due to additional revenues from grants. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Mr. McDougall made a motion to adopt Resolution 2009-7-21-2 2009-2010 Budget. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Yoder stated that Mrs. Sundling deserves recognition for all of the extra work she has accomplished. Due to a software conversion that the ESD required, the budget, the budget extension, and her regular job she has been working long days and late into the night and she deserves recognition for that.

C. Mr. Peterson made a motion to approve the Letter of Understanding between the WVEA and the Wishkah Valley School District. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion. Mrs. Busse asked if the teacher’s contracts will be for 187 or 184 days. Mr. Yoder responded that it will be 184. The motion passed unanimously.

7. SUPERINTENTDENT REPORT

Mr. Yoder stated we are extremely busy and that there is no correspondence this month.

The board adjourned into executive session at 7:16 pm to discuss a personnel issue for about an hour.

The board reconvened at 8:16 pm

9. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McDougall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion.