WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS                MINUTES OF MEETING

September 15, 2009                                                                            7:00 P.M.

WISHKAH VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHAIRMAN _________________________________

SECRETARY________________________________

MEMBERS PRESENT                                              GUESTS

Mike Pauley, Chairman                                              M’Liss Hansen                                   

Jim Peterson, Vice Chairman                                    

Dee Busse                                                                 

Rick McDougall                                                          

Ray Yoder, Superintendent    

Sandy Sundling, Business Manager

Joel Tyndell, Principal                                    

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

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Pauley. Mrs. Gardiner was not present for the meeting. The flag salute was said by all present. Mrs. Busse arrived after the flag salute.

 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Mr. McDougall made a motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously.

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

Mr. McDougall asked for the current FTE in the school. Mr. Yoder responded that the current FTE is 123.87. The budget was calculated on 115 FTE.

Mrs. Hansen stated that she is happy working out on the playground.

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. Mrs. Sundling explained the new payroll and voucher reports to the board of directors. She also stated that the ESD 113 is working on the appearance of the reports to darken and enlarge the print. Mr. McDougall requested that the district (instead of the ASB) pay the following bills because they are required by the state ---  AWSP -$70.00 (Washington Association of Student Councils Membership), SWAA -$775.00 (District IV enrollment), WIAA -$1132.75 (JH & HS membership annual dues), and  Wishkah ASB Imprest Fund - $81.00 (reimbursement for National Honor Society annual dues). Mrs. Sundling stated that the changes can be made.

5. OLD BUSINESS – None

6. NEW BUSINESS

Mr. McDougall stated that the North River School District has asked to combine their high school girls’ basketball program with ours. North River currently does not have enough athletes to support a program. North River would transport 1 to 4 athletes to Wishkah to be a part of our high school girls’ basketball team. Mr. McDougall stated that there should be no additional cost to the Wishkah Valley School District and that he will check on ASB cards. Mr. Pauley inquired about transportation to away games. Mr. McDougall replied that the athletes would either meet the Wishkah bus in town at two designated areas or at the Wishkah School. Mr. Pauley asked if this requires board action. Mr. McDougall stated that if board action is required it will be on the agenda for the October Board Meeting.

7. PRINCIPALS REPORT

Mr. Tyndell stated that Open House it taking place currently in the school.

Mr. Tyndell stated that he received a request from the Maintenance Supervisor, Craig Gallington to acknowledge David and Carrie Anderson, and Cherie Marbut for their efforts helping out on the Baseball Fields and Football Field Grandstands over the summer. He would like the board to acknowledge how much they have helped out the district this summer.

8. SUPERINTENTDENT REPORT

Mr. Yoder stated that Policy 4130 Title I Parent Involvement was put in their packet for the annual review that is required by law.

Mr. Yoder presented the board with an enrollment comparison report from last year and the current school year. The comparison showed a decline in enrollment in the elementary and high school. There was additional discussion regarding the allocation of funds based on the small school factor and the current budget.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board adjourned into executive session at 7:30 pm for twenty minutes to discuss personnel. The board reconvened at 7:55 pm.

Future board meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month starting in October at 6:00 pm in the District Office.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McDougall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm. Mrs. Busse seconded the motion.