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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 18, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Vice-Chairperson Patti Hepola presiding. Trustees present: Tom

Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Linda Sorini Granger., Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol

Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human

Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, December 21, 2015 and the Special Meeting, December

21, 2015

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

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 – Empty Bowls Presentation

Mike Kujawa, Butte High School, introduced Kathy Griffith, Director of the Butte Emergency

Food Bank, Darla Newman and Greg Edelen.

Ms. Griffith showed the board examples of the lunch bags and snack bags prepared and distributed

to children in the school district. She stated the program started in 2013 with two grants of $50,000

each and in two schools. The food is ordered through the food bank and the program is growing.

She stated they have reached out to the junior high and high school, too.

She explained the children know the program is there if they would like to participate. The

program is producing 325 bags per week. In the summer, they have joined with the summer

feeding program, where siblings are also included. They originally started with approximately

120 children but are now up to 320 children.

This program is expensive to continue and the Empty Bowls Event is their main fundraiser. Ms.

Griffith is excited to continue the program.

Ms. Newman stated the Empty Bowls Event is on April 6, 2016 at the Civic Center from 6 to 8

p.m. She stated ticket sales would begin mid-February for soup, bread, and dessert. Everything

for the event is donated and they are hoping to raise between $20,000 and $25,000. She thanked

the board for their continued support.

Mr. Kujawa explained the distribution of the bags was done by the honor students. The children

in the free-lunch program receive them and stories of how they have made a difference would be

told at the event. He explained this is affecting all the elementary schools.

Mr. Kujawa stated two advance pottery classes are involved in the making of the bowls, with over

600 bowls being made at an event recently. He stated if every ticket for the event was sold, they

would raise $20,000.

Mr. Edelen thanked the board for allowing them to use the pottery facilities at the high school for

the event. He stated there are artists giving their personal time for this project. He explained it

takes a lot of time and dedication to do this and it is his 3rd year being involved. The students want

to give their time and this year the pots are better. He is frequently stopped on the street being

asked when and where to help with the event. He also stated the silent auction at the event brings

in a lot of money, too.

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Item 3 – Shoes for the Sole Presentation

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated this was a new project and the brainchild of Cindy McCarthy,

who is currently a physical education teacher in Butte. She explained there are students who are

trying to participate in P.E. without shoes. This project would provide shoes to those students.

Ms. McCarthy has been providing shoes herself. Over half of the students are under the poverty

level.

Ms. Jonart stated this program is about providing all students with shoes so they can participate in

P.E. The Education Foundation has also stepped up to help. She explained there are countless

teachers involved and the Alternative School will also participate. The kickoff for this program

will start February 27, 2016. She introduced Cindy McCarthy and Melissa Johnson.

Cindy McCarthy, Traveling Physical Education Teacher, stated she taught 1st and 2nd grades for

27 years and then made the transition into physical education. She stated you get into the mentality

of the school you are in and want to help take care of the needs of the children. She explained

when she started telling the children they needed gym shoes, she realized how many of them did

not have them, with some children sharing shoes with their parents and other siblings. Sometimes

the shoes are too big or some will play in their socks. She went to Payless Shoe Store and they

helped with the cost of the shoes and socks. But the need is big and other children are seeing what

is happening. Ms. McCarthy has sought the help of Ms. Jonart.

Ms. McCarthy has found unless a child really needs shoes, they will not come forward and she

does not see possible abuse of the situation. She stated this is an ideal program to make all the

kids feel like they are on the same level. Her daughter came up with the name, Shoes for the Sole,

and Butte High School students came up with the logo. She has been asked by people how to

donate to the program. They are currently helping 3rd through 6th grade level but there is a need in

the junior and high schools.

Ms. Jonart stated this would be a K through 12th grade program and gave kudos to Ms. McCarthy

and Ms. Johnson.

Melissa Johnson, Dean, Butte High School Career Center, stated the career center team would

distribute the shoes and keep inventory of the shoes. She stated this was a positive program for

the children. She explained when it came to delivering shoes to the high school children, she

would deliver them so there was not any embarrassment.

Ms. Johnson explained there are forms for donations and the Career Center would send out “Thank

You” cards. A brochure has been made for all the schools and fundraising would be done for the

program. A social media page is also a possibility. She stated the children are excited for the

program and this will give a positive outlook for the Career Center. The program will kick off on

January 27, 2016 at 3:30 PM at the Career Center, with letters being sent to teachers and

counselors.

Item 4 – Update from BHS Student Representative

Katelyn Alley, Butte High School Representative, gave the following report:

The Butte High speech and debate team went to Missoula this weekend. R.J. Hyatt and Becca

Schnabel placed in semi-final in duo, Clint Connors made finals placements in Humorous

Interpretation and Expository and Shane Cox placed in finals in expository.

Butte high will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 29th. This will be a competitive blood

drive against Butte Central prior to the basketball match-up.

Jake Bentley broke three school records on Saturday in Great Falls. HE broke the 100 freestyle

and the 500 freestyle and the 200 freestyle record by more than 2 seconds. The 200 free mark was

held by Ethan Schrader and Jake Bentley’s father, Bob.

Butte High has finals starting this Wednesday. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday’s final is

6th period, Thursday’s will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods, and Friday’s will be 4th and 5th period.

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T.I.P. applications were distributed after break on January 4th and were due back on January 11th.

60 high school chaperones were chosen. The acceptance letters went out today.

Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 6 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (December 2015)

Page #6 PAYROLL RECAP

MONTH: DECEMBER 2015

DATE: JANUARY 14, 2016

FUND TOTALS GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,309,283.06 $1,309,283.06

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $60,420.28 $60,420.28

FOOD SERVICE $60,894.13 $60,894.13

ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $195,589.90 $195,589.90

ELEMENTARY ADULT ED FUND $14,423.58 $14,423.58

ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $991.01 $991.01

HIGH GENERAL $650,699.24 $650,699.24

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $31,005.41 $31,005.41

HIGH RETIREMENT $93,713.54 $93,713.54

HIGH ADULT ED FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75

HIGH SCHOOL SICK LEAVE RESERVE $454.73 $454.73

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $6,366.60 $6,366.60

HIGH CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND $499.10 $499.10

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $326,312.54 $326,312.54

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,755,373.87 $2,755,373.87

GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $2,755,373.87

Page # 5 CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: DECEMBER 2015

DATE: JANUARY 14, 2016

FUND TOTALS REIMB. GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $138,164.36 $4.35 $138,160.01


FOOD SERVICE $69,311.54 $138.03 $69,173.51

ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT FUND $531.74 $531.74

ELEMENTARY MISC FEDERAL FUND $5,761.75 $5,761.75

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ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $996.02 $996.02

MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $244,512.56 $244,512.56

ELEMENTARY BUILDING FUND $82,419.78 $82,419.78

COBRA $18,220.72 $18,220.72

HIGH GENERAL $88,747.74 $2.15 $88,745.59


HIGH SCHOOL RETIREMENT FUND $265.87 $265.87

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $429.00 $429.00

HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $1,572.57 $1,572.57

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $60,020.71 $693.58 $59,327.13

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $746,095.87 $838.11 $745,257.76

LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $838.11

GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $745,257.76

NOTE: A complete and detailed listing of the Payroll and Claims Warrants, Budget Transfers and Revenue Reports is on file in

the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (December 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (November 2015)

Travel Requests:

Braydon Schilling to New Orleans, Louisiana on February 10-13, 2016 to attend the

National Association of School Psychologists 2016 Annual Convention.

Mike Kujawa, River Newman, and Diane Kujawa to Portland and Seaside, Oregon

for Art Trek 2016.

Arie Grey and Coaching Staff to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on February 26-28, 2016 to

attend the Parker Toyota Coaching Clinic.

Dauenhauer moved to amend the Consent Agenda to include Board Agenda Letter #4, second by

Billteen, motion carried.

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

PERSONNEL

Item 7 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – January 18, 2015 – Therese McClafferty

BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT

JANUARY 18, 2016– REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location

Classified Personnel

Appointment:

Alysha Blaskovich 01/19/2016 Payroll Supervisor

Mark Bumgarner 01/19/2016 Substitute Bus Driver

Tammy Fisk 01/19/2016 Substitute Classroom Monitor

Kathy Gonzalez 01/19/2016 Substitute Food Service, Bus & Playground Monitor

Zachery Pickle 01/19/2016 Substitute Food Service, Bus & Playground Monitor

Louis Thomson 11/23/2015 Substitute Food Service

Margaret (Peggy) Verlanic 01/19/2016 Food Service, West/Substitute Bus Monitor

Barbara Wilson-Green 01/19/2016 Substitute Classroom Monitor

Retirement:

John McArthur 01/08/2016 Cleaner, BHS

Resignation:

Alysha Blaskovich 01/18/2016 Payroll Bookkeeper

Sherri Murphy 01/03/2016 Food Service, BHS

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Certified Personnel

Retirement with Waiver:

Jan Christensen-Rogers 01/31/2016 Teacher, Whittier

Supplemental Personnel

Appointment:

Jessica Allen 01/19/2016 Substitute Teacher

Kacie Clary 01/19/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Travis Farewell 01/19/2016 Substitute Teacher

Ashley McMahon 01/19/2016 Substitute Teacher

Lori Schulte 01/19/2016 Substitute Teacher

Non-Renewal:

Brianna Barsness 01/19/2016 Assistant Volleyball Coach

Katrina Berg 01/19/2016 Assistant Volleyball Coach

Rebecca Schwartzmiller 01/19/2016 Assistant Volleyball Coach

Geah Zahler 01/19/2016 Assistant Volleyball Coach

Nicholls asked if there would be any restructuring taking place. Mr. Clague stated they are filling

positions for now and they will review after all has been filled.

Nichols asked if this might be a way to alleviate overtime. Mr. Clague stated it is a consideration.

Wold moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Billteen, motion carried.

Item 8 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1

and the Butte Teacher’s Union – Dennis Clague, Business Manager

Mr. Clague stated before the board they have a Memorandum of Understanding allowing a current

employee to take on additional duties.

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

Item 9 – Approval of Employment Contract for Payroll Supervisor – Therese McClafferty

Ms. McClafferty stated Alysha Blaskovich has been recommended for the position and the

contract is through June 30, 2016.

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

Item 10 – Approval of Grant Application to One Class at a Time for Microscopes in 5th

Grade Curriculum – Kelly M. Rose, Emerson Elementary

Brenda Miner, Principal of Emerson Elementary, stated this grant was received from Montana

Tech.

Billteen moved to approved, second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 11 – Approval of Contract with SMA Architects for the Renovation of Butte High

School Auditorium – Judy Jonart, Superintendent

Ms. Jonart stated over the last several months they have been seeking architects for the renovation

of Butte High’s auditorium. She explained this includes all phases of the project. She has invited

Jason Davis, SMA Architects, to speak tonight, and added he is a Butte High graduate.

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

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Item 12 – Approval of the Alternative Delivery Method to Solicit Qualifications and

Request for Proposals for the Renovation of the Butte High School Auditorium – Judy

Jonart, Superintendent

Ms. Jonart explained this was for approval of the Alternative Delivery Method and she would ask

Jason Davis, SMA Architects, to explain. She stated she and Mr. Davis, have met at great length

to discuss this with Dennis Clague.

Jason Davis, SMA Architects, started with a personal note to say he was thrilled to be a part of the

project as the auditorium looks the same as it did when he was a student at Butte High. He stated

while it is a beautiful space, it is past its prime. The space is mainly plaster built in the 30’s. The

main focus is the IT side and it will be a complicated project. He stated while he is not sure what

all has to be done at this point, the historic nature of the building lends to the Alternative Delivery

Method.

Mr. Davis explained this process started between 8 and 10 years ago in the university system and

is a hybrid of the high/low bid idea. An RFQ/RFP is put out throughout the state requesting a

statement of qualifications. All contractors who apply are interviewed and this allows the school

district to meet the contractors before they are hired. This is in contrast to the low-bid method, a

process which is starting to phase out.

Mr. Davis stated many schools are starting to use the Alternative Delivery Method because it

makes the contractors part of the team from the beginning. The general contractor does not

necessarily do all the work; it still needs to bid out. This means the general contractor would have

to bid, as well, and it would put Butte School District in the driver’s seat.

Wold asked if they don’t still have to pick the lowest bid. Mr. Davis answered they don’t have to.

He explained in this method, if there is a problem in the low bid pack, they can throw out the bid.

Hepola asked what the projected start date was. Mr. Davis stated that was the challenge. He

explained they have a limited amount of time and the space is big. The big issue is the long lead

time and new seating should be ordered in March to be installed before school starts, for example.

The Alternative Delivery Method allows for them to order the seats early.

Ms. Jonart stated this method would eliminate many of the change orders that occur and they

generally have many during projects. She stated many have found this way to be successful and

it would save time and money.

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

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Billteen moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Vice-Chairperson Hepola adjourned the meeting at

5:47 p.m.

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Chairwoman of Board of Trustees

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen,

Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy

Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague,

Business Manager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, January 18, 2015

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Special Board Meeting, January 28, 2015

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 – Hillcrest Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Susan Johnson, Principal

Ms. Johnson played a short video of the students of Hillcrest. She stated they have had a great

year and the students had fun making the video for the board.

Chairperson Boston stated they appreciated her time.

Item 3 – Montana High School Association Update – John Metz, Principal, Butte High School

Mr. Metz stated he was there to speak on the Montana High School Association, MHSA. He stated

it was the governing body for athletics and they had met in the third week of January. It usually

garners much press. Sunday was the day of committee meetings, with a committee for each

activity. He stated he was on the Wrestling Committee and they deal with changes requested by

the coaches.

Mr. Metz explained rule changes can occur during the meetings and each committee member for

each activity is from a different school. Monday the whole group came together. He explained

only principals could vote because this allows for voting from each school. AA has 50% of the

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student population Montana but only has 14 votes total, so when it comes to change, it can be

difficult. He stated the smaller schools have more power, where 167 schools can vote.

There was a change to wrestling where there will be wrestling earlier in the week and they will

also allow for a 2 pound change. He stated Missoula Hellgate does not think it can fill a football

team and this has been an issue in the news lately. He explained much was spoken on regarding

the AA Conference Guidelines.

Mr. Metz asked the Board if they had any questions.

Trustee Nicholls stated she appreciated him telling them this information. She asked if they have

meetings ahead of time on issues they are going to vote on.

Mr. Metz stated the coaches will have meetings ahead of time and then come to the principals for

a “yea’ or “nay” answer. He stated these items come from the coaches first, then the Athletic

Director and then the principals. He also explained all the different sports activities have to be

treated fairly across the board and the principals may ask for them to justify their requests. He

stated they meet 3 times per year, with items implemented in the fall usually decided upon the past

spring.

Trustee Howery asked how the district was sitting with qualified officials.

Mr. Metz stated qualified officials was a big issue being faced by athletics. He stated the average

age of an official is 50+ years and it is a tough job. He explained they need to do better by them.

He also stated 20 to 24 year olds need to be recruited.

Trustee Howery asked if they have looked at putting a program in place to recruit qualified

officials.

Mr. Metz stated officials are currently being paid travel money when they come from somewhere

else and it is a good idea to put a program in place. He stated the officials themselves would recruit

others but the problem will get worse if they do not do something about it.

Trustee Howery stated a committee should be put together. Mr. Metz explained they have all seen

younger officials yelled at by a parent and then they do not see that official again. Anything to

promote a committee would be a good thing.

Trustee Howery stated Montana Tech has great kids to help.

Trustee Dauenhauer asked if 8th graders would be playing in C-school varsity programs.

Mr. Metz explained that they are throwing a young kid in with older kids and this can cause a

difficult situation. He stated local school boards had to vote to allow 8th graders to participate and

that it did not pass. He also stated that if it did pass, they would have kids showing up at different

schools to play.

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Chairperson Boston asked if the MHSA thought of beginning a mentoring program.

Mr. Metz stated he has not heard of that spoken of in 11 years.

Trustee Wold stated the potential for harassment of younger players is frightening and asked if it

could come back on a school board if a student was harassed.

Mr. Metz stated they should let the students be younger for another year.

Item 4 – Update from BHS Student Representative – Katelyn Alley

The pep assembly took place last Thursday. The winter sports activities were recognized.

The class Poetry Out Loud competition took place last month with participating English teachers

choosing 3 students each from their classes. These students went to the school-wide competition

that took place last Thursday. The students who won will be moving on to the regional competition

in Butte this coming Saturday.

Jake Bentley won the 500 yard freestyle race as well as earning all-state honors for the fourth year

in a row. He also placed third in the 200 freestyle, posting a personal best time of 1 minute and

48.06 seconds, also breaking his own school record. Zach Johnson, Jake Bentley, Kyle and Trevor

Komm swam for relay team in the 200 and 400 freestyle placing 6th and 4th. The Butte High girls

also placed 12th in the 400 relay with Cynthia Trudgeon, Sidney Christie, Kennedi Ferriter and

Elsie Dickerson swimming.

Butte High Wrestling went to Bozeman for state this weekend. Five Butte High wrestlers placed:

Jeff Queer 2n

Kaleb Ferriter 5th

Ty Vetter 6th

Braxton Henningsen 3rd

Tyler Cassey 3rd

Clint Conners qualified for nationals in informative speaking. Shane Cox was 1st alternate in

informative speaking. Alyssa Cook took 3rd alternate in program oral interpretation. Shannon

Temple took 5th alternate in Lincoln-Douglas debate and Samantha Johnston and Gunther Clark

are 1st alternates in public forum.


None.

Item 6 – 1st Reading of Digital Academy Classes – Superintendent Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart wanted to point out changes; #11 change, all the courses were not part of a

student’s GPA. The change would make it part of a student’s GPA.

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Chairperson Boston asked if it would make it an actual grade and Ms. Jonart stated it would.

Item 7 – 1st Reading of School Wellness – 2510 - Superintendent Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart stated language changes were needed and considerable work has been done

by Kurt Marthaller, which started last year. She explained it needed to be compliant with new

laws.

Item 8 – 1st Reading of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Equipment 3630 - Superintendent

Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart stated they are slowly updating things that need to be changed. She stated

this identified specific electronics when they have tried before to generalize it.

Item 9 – 1st Reading og Hiring Process and Criteria 5120 - Superintendent Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart stated this comes out of personnel and is for house-cleaning purposes. She

stated there is added language on the TB tests with an additional legal reference added.

Trustee Billteen stated he would like to recognize the policy committees and all the work they do.

Item 10 – Public Notice to Solicit Public Comment for the HVAC and Controls Upgardes at

Emerson Elementary - Superintendent Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart stated this is part of the Quality Schools Facility Grant and she needs to ask

for input. The approval of the grant would be next and this is a requirement needed. She stated it

has been publicly noticed and she is looking to solicit input.

Chairperson Boston asked if there was input from the audience. There was none.

Superintendent Jonart stated nothing was received in writing, either, and the deadline was that day.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (January 2016)

LETTER #6

PAYROLL RECAP

MONTH: JANUARY 2016 DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2016 FUND TOTALS GRAND TOTAL ELEMENTARY GENERAL

$1,313,035.82 $1,313,035.82

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ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION

$52,338.16 $52,338.16

FOOD SERVICE $48,586.68 $48,586.68 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT

$194,759.42 $194,759.42

ELEMENTARY ADULT ED FUND

$1,573.58 $1,573.58

ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE

$20,578.14 $20,578.14

HIGH GENERAL $651,526.93 $651,526.93 HIGH TRANSPORTATION

$26,879.96 $26,879.96

HIGH RETIREMENT $94,847.45 $94,847.45 HIGH ADULT ED FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75 HIGH SCHOOL SICK LEAVE RESERVE

$9,754.89 $9,754.89

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND

$6,933.89 $6,933.89

HIGH CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND

$1,087.09 $1,087.09

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $317,591.59 $317,591.59 TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,744,214.35 $2,744,214.35


LETTER # 5

CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: JANUARY 2016 DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2016 FUND TOTALS REIMBUSEMENTS ELEMENTARY GENERAL $148,640.27 $12.50 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $11,539.76 FOOD SERVICE $66,864.48 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT FUND $150.27 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,840.97 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $157,874.27 COBRA $17,323.43 HIGH GENERAL $115,467.47 $6.45 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $5,790.81 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $351.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $8,869.74 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $159,613.50 $238.96 TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $694,325.97 $257.91 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $257.91


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NOTE: A complete and detailed listing of the Payroll and Claims Warrants, Budget Transfers and Revenue Reports

is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes.



Travel Requests:

o Ted Farabee and the Varsity Ensemble to Cody, Wyoming, February 29, 2016

through March 2, 2016, t compete in the Northwest Jazz Festival.

o Jim O’Neill and Suzanne Evans to Atlanta, Georgia, March 30, 2016 through

April 2, 2016, to attend the Association of Supervision and Curriculum

Development Conference.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Item 12 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – February 16, 2016 – Therese McClafferty


PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT FEBRUARY 16, 2016 – REGULAR MEETING


CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Susan Crossman 02/17/16 Substitute Clerical, Food

Service, Bus &

Playground Monitor

Donna Heikkinen 02/17/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Donna Kukay 03/01/16 Secretary, EMS

Sandra Lango 02/17/16 Food Service, BHS

Caroline McLean 02/17/16 Substitute Classroom

Monitor

Corey Plute 02/17/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Ann Yvonne Webber 02/17/16 Substitute Clerical, Food

Service, Bus &

Playground Monitor

Carol Wright 02/17/16 Substitute Classroom

Monitor

EXTENSION LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

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Diane LaBuff 03/01/16 – 07/05/16 Cleaner, Emerson

RETIREMENT:

Jeanine Dennehy 06/06/16 Playground Monitor, West /

Whittier

Susan Doran 06/06/16 ParaProfessional, East

Thomas Holman 07/12/16 Assistant Warehouse Clerk,

Warehouse

Rosemary Taylor 06/13/16 Elementary Secretary,

Whittier

RESIGNATION:

Sandra Lango 02/16/16 Substitute Clerical

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Lacie Lovshin 02/01/16 – 06/06/16 Temp. 3rd Grade Teacher,

Whittier

Corinne Osendorf 02/17/16 – 03/14/16 Temp. 6th Grade Teacher,

Kennedy LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Kellie Sullivan 01/04/16 – 03/14/16 6th Grade Teacher, Kennedy

RETIREMENT: Loralee Beatty 06/30/16 Special Education, BHS

Sherry Flamand 06/30/16 Kindergarten, Hillcrest

Shirley M. Gordon 06/30/16 School Nurse, BHS

Maureen Richardson 08/24/16 Librarian, Whittier

Dennis Shea 06/30/16 IA, Auto Mechanics, BHS

Kathleen Sweeney 06/30/16 Kindergarten, Whittier

SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Derek Clary 01/19/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary

Sports Coach

Tyce Dagel 02/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Tami Farabee 02/17/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, BHS

Jacob Floch 02/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Bryce Foley 03/01/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer Track Coach,

BHS

Matthew Haynes 02/17/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer Tennis Coach,

BHS

Brian Jacobson 01/26/16 Substitute Teacher

Alexandra Jeffery 01/20/16 Substitute Teacher

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Troy King 02/17/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Emerson

Charlie Merrifield 02/17/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer Track Coach,

BHS

Andree O’Shea 02/17/16 Drama Advisor, BHS

Micah Phillips 02/17/16 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary

Sports Coach

Shauna Verlanic 02/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Cody Westbrook 01/19/16 Substitute Teacher NON-RENEWAL:

Scott Cook 02/17/16 Football Coach, EMS

Chairperson Boston stated there was an odd date under the “retirement” section.

Ms. McClafferty stated the employee did not provide 16 months’ notice.

Trustee Wold moved to approve the PAR, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

Item 13 – Approval of Driver Education Director Contract – Therese McClafferty

Ms. McClafferty requested the Board’s approval of Mr. Josh Schad as the Driver Education

Director. Trustee Billteen stated Mr. Schad has already been appointed as director.

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 14 – Trustee Resolution Calling for an Election – Elementary District – Dennis Clague,

Director of Business Affairs

Mr. Clague stated that before the board is the resolution for an election in the elementary district.

He stated the levy election can be cancelled. He also stated this is being done a month earlier than

last year and the dates have changed regarding deadlines.

Chairperson Boston asked who the two 3-year terms are. Mr. Clague stated they are Trustee Linda

Sorini Granger and Trustee Becky Nicholls.

Chairperson Boston asked if there would be a levy this election. Mr. Clague stated by March 1st

he would know and he would then bring something before the board.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 15 – Trustee Resolution Calling for an Election – High School District – Dennis Clague,

Director of Business Affairs

Mr. Clague stated this was strictly for a levy, if they qualify, and it can be cancelled. He will be

able to report to board by March 1st.

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Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Chairperson Boston, motion carried.

Item 16 – Approval of Bentley Construction for the General Contractor/Construction

Manager for Butte High School Auditorium Renovation – Superintendent Judy Jonart

Superintendent Jonart stated the interview committee and the Butte High School Renovation

Committee recommend Bentley Construction. She explained they had requested qualifications in

writing and an interview. Bentley received the highest numbers. The school district appreciates

all those who applied and, with tonight’s approval, they can now start on the renovation project.

Trustee Howery stated she would like to echo Superintendent Jonart’s sentiments regarding those

who applied and is looking forward to seeing the process move forward.

Trustee Howery moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 17 – Approval to Increase the Tuition for the Driver’s Education Program – Josh

Schad, Director of Driver’s Education

Mr. Schad stated he is requesting this increase and that it is the first in over a decade. He stated it

would cover the increases in salaries, while still being in the lower end of tuition rates in the state.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 18 – Approval to Advertise and Hire Instructors for the 2016 Driver’s Education

Program – Josh Schad, Director of Driver’s Education

Mr. Schad stated he was seeking approval to advertise and hire instructors for driver’s education.

Trustee Billteen asked how many would need to be hired.

Mr. Schad stated approximately 15 would be needed.

Chairperson Boston asked if there were two sessions.

Mr. Schad said yes.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Chairperson Boston, motion carried.

Item 19 – Approval of Grant Application to One Class at a Time for School Camera –

Lindsey Randolph, Kennedy Elementary

Ron Ricketts, Principal, Kennedy Elementary, stated Ms. Randolph applied for this grant and it is

from Montana Tech and KXLF.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

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ADJOURNMENT

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

second by Chairperson Boston, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 21, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 21st at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Vice-

Chairperson Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Linda Sorini Granger., Kelly

Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1– Work Session Meeting, February 16, 2016

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, February 16, 2016


Item 3 - Work Session Meeting, March 2, 2016

Chairperson Boston made a correction to the minutes as submitted. Vice-Chairperson Hepola

adjourned the meeting, not Chairperson Boston.


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 4 – Kennedy Elementary Presentation with Recognitions

Ron Ricketts, Principal, Kennedy Elementary gave a presentation. He stated the following:

Kennedy is in the process to become a “Bronze” MBI school.

The goal is to improve data and test scores.

They will be reviewed, including focus groups.

They will also look at a staff survey to improve moral.

The MBI team is Kristy Dallaserra, Jackie Delaney, Kerry Lowney, Kaila Sullivan,

Lindsey Randolph, and Ron Ricketts.

They have two trainings per month.

Mr. Ricketts showed a video regarding Kennedy’s participation in the program.

He stated the video shows why they should be an MBI school and they will continue to work

towards the “Silver” award. He stated he was looking forward to this year’s test scores. He also

stated they were working diligently towards a safety goal. He thanked the Board for allowing

the presentation.

Trustee Howery passed along a compliment given to her by a parent regarding the good behavior

of Kennedy students during a recent assembly at the school.

Mr. Ricketts spoke of a traveling choir from Pocatello that stopped by Kennedy for a show. He

stated it was a 69-person choir and the show was amazing.

Trustee Howery stated she has had children at Kennedy for almost 17 years. She commented the

portable classrooms at Kennedy are a hazard to the students.

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None.

Item 6 – Public Comment on Items Not On Agenda

None.

Item 7 – 1st Reading of Education of Homeless Children – 3125

Superintendent Jonart stated this is administrative cleanup and updating.

Item 8 – 1st Reading of Student Immunization – 3413

Superintendent Jonart stated this policy is being updated to include new regulations regarding

influenza and immunization records.

Trustee Billteen asked what the addition to “departments” meant. Superintendent Jonart stated it

was the Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Trustee Billteen asked if that should be clarified. Superintendent Jonart stated she would check.

Item 9 – 1st Reading of Equal Education, Non-Discrimination and Sex Equity – 3210

Superintendent Jonart stated that in reviewing Series 3000, she wanted to make sure the language

was the same. She stated this matches the Sexual Harassment Policy.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (February 2016)


MONTH: FEBRUARY 2016

DATE: 3/14/16




FOOD SERVICE $58,726.00 $58,726.00


ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,573.58 $1,573.58

MEDICAID $1,854.37 $1,854.37


HIGH GENERAL $646,669.29 $646,669.29


HIGH RETIREMENT $93,830.79 $93,830.79

HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,720.75 $4,720.75


AGGREGATE/INDIRECT COSTS $3,852.10 $3,852.10

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $11,163.36 $11,163.36

CO-CURRICULAR $1,429.35 $1,429.35

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TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,744,750.03 $2,744,750.03



MONTH: FEBRUARY 2016

DATE: 3/14/16

FUND TOTALS REIMBURS

E GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $157,331.81 $226.59 $157,105.22 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $8,789.70 $8,789.70

FOOD SERVICE $59,617.69 $59,617.69 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $577.68 $577.68



COBRA $17,236.39 $17,236.39

HIGH GENERAL $113,149.33 $9.55 $113,139.78


HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE $451.00 $451.00



TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $705,440.32 $574.21 $704,866.11







Travel Requests:

o Approval to send a Middle School Team and Elementary School Team to the

Teacher’s College/Lucy Calkins Teaching of Writing Institute June and August

2016.


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PERSONNEL

Item 11 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – March 21, 2016 – Therese McClafferty

Butte School District No. 1

Personnel Action Report

March 21, 2016



Appointment:

Marie Hislop 03/22/16 Substitute Cleaner, Food Service, Clerical,

Bus/Playground Monitor

Pamela Jensen 04/01/16 Cleaner, BHS

Carol Osborne 03/07/16 Substitute Food Service

Simone Smith 03/22/16 Substitute Cleaner, Food Service, Clerical,

Bus/Playground Monitor

Nicole Webster 03/22/16 Substitute Cleaner, Food Service

Resignation:

Adam Barnett 02/24/16 Food Service, EMS

Pamela Jensen 03/31/16 Substitute Cleaner

Carol Osborne 03/04/16 Food Service, West

Removal:

Holli Jo Soll 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Paula Zadworney 03/22/16 Substitute Cleaner

Removal Inactivity:

Peggy Eustice 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Joseph Gavigan 03/22/16 Substitute Various

James Huntington 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Lisa Kay Lean 03/22/16 Substitute Various

James Lester 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Sharon Overton 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Rene Penna 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Judy Richards 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Shauna Smith 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Denise Stanyard 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Jodi Tombarge 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Marla Weatherson 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Glen Yant 03/22/16 Substitute Various

Certified Personnel

Leave of Absence:

Cara Whitlock 02/17/16 - 05/20/16 2nd Grade Teacher, Mgt. Leary

Supplemental Personnel Appointment:

Brianna Barsness 01/04/16 Event Worker

Heather Boese 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Tara Cox 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Scott Harding 03/22/16 Track Coach, Football Coach, EMS

Nichole Haynes 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Krissi Hook 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

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Mike Kenison 03/22/16 Track Coach, EMS

Amanda Krieg 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Adriana Lopez 03/22/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer Spanish Mentor, BHS/EMS

Tyler Nicholls 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Debra Ouellette 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Andree O'Shea 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Mike Yelenich 03/22/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer Elementary Sports Coach

Resignation:

Keith Christie 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Mike Foley 02/11/16 Track Coach, EMS

Emily Paffhausen 03/09/16 Substitute Teacher

Removal:

James Boyd 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Holli Jo Soll 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Removal Inactivity:

Cole Atkins 03/22/16 Event Worker

Catherine Duffy 03/22/16 Event Worker

Melissa Hill 03/22/16 Event Worker

Marisa Bostwick 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Katrina Clary 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Rachel Cote 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Susan Davis 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Robin Ellison 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Matthew Haynes 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Elizabeth Driscoll Larson 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Amanda Lindgren 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Elaine Powers 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Donna Pressler 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Tammy Thompson 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Todd Whalen 03/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 12 – Trustee Resolution Setting Mill Levy Amounts – Elementary District

Dennis Clague, Business Manager, stated this is a resolution setting the mill levy for the

elementary district.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Vice-Chairperson Hepola, motion carried.

Item 13 – Trustee Resolution Setting Mill Levy Amounts – High School District

Dennis Clague, Business Manager, stated this is a resolution setting the mill levy for the high

school district.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Vice-Chairperson Hepola, motion carried.

Item 14 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Digital Academy Classes – 2170P

Superintendent Jonart stated this was a 2nd reading of Digital Academy Classes and the change

will be it will be part of a student’s GPA.

Trustee Dauenhauer asked what brought this forward. Superintendent Jonart stated the Pass/Fail

system was an easy way for students to get through courses and while some were taking more

advanced courses.

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Trustee Wold stated it was for students who were avoiding classes at the high school.

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

Item 15 – 2nd Reading and Approval of School Wellness – 2510

Superintendent Jonart stated there were quite a few changes to the policy and it had gone through

several revisions. She stated this was now a solid policy and encompasses the “wellness

philosophy”.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 16 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Equipment –

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Superintendent Jonart stated this policy was changed to make it more generic for all devices.

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 17 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Hiring Process and Criteria – 5120

Superintendent Jonart stated there were administrative changes made.


Item 18 – Approval of Annual 2016-17 Montana School Boards Association Dues and

Trustee Insurance

Superintendent Jonart stated the following:

The annual dies for MTSBA are $17,113.

They bill by average of budgets with about a 3% increase yearly.

They help with unemployment rates.

They help with policy.

Butte School District couldn’t do it without their help and guidance.

They help with the legislative process.

They also provide training.

Chairperson Boston asked if they are a part of the Montana Quality group. Superintendent Jonart

stated they work with them.

Trustee Granger moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

Item 19 – Approval to Purchase Seven (7) New School Buses

Jed Hoopes, Director of Transportation Building & Maintenance, stated this was a request to

purchase 7 new buses. He stated they applied for a grant and did not receive it. He also stated

he has been working with Mr. Clague and there is money to make the purchase. The money will

come from the bus fund.

Chairperson Boston asked if there was a trade-in value. Mr. Hoopes stated there was at $16,000

per bus.

Trustee Nicholls asked how many buses are there to replace in the next few years. Mr. Hoopes

stated they depreciate and are traded in regarding their depreciation value. He stated the buses

keep going up in price due to pollution control and computers and the current buses have

Cummings engines.

Superintendent Jonart stated they do have a depreciation list available.

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Trustee Billteen asked how many buses there are in the fleet. Mr. Hoopes stated there are 30

total.

Trustee Billteen how new the newest buses were. Mr. Hoopes stated they are 2012.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Vice-Chairperson Hepola, motion carried.

Item 20 – Approval of the Middle School Summer Program

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated students who attend the school summer

program are recommended for it.

Chairperson Boston asked if the number of students determined the number of teachers. Ms.

Cannon stated this was correct.

Trustee Billteen asked what the ratio was. Ms. Cannon stated there are 4 teachers for the whole

program.

Trustee Dauenhauer asked if there was a limit to the number of children who could attend. Ms.

Cannon stated no.


Item 21 – Approval to Advertise for the High School Credit Recovery Program

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated this is offered to students who need credits.

It is only a pass/fail program with a strict attendance policy. She stated the teachers hired are

determined by the number of students.

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

Item 22 – Approval to Advertise for the Extended School Year Speech Therapy Program

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated this the 4th year the program has been offered

and the program has grown. She stated there are over 100 students and the teachers hired are

determined by the number of students.

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 23 – Approval to Advertise for the K-12 Extended School Year Program

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated the teachers hired are determined by the

number of students and the students have to be recommended to the program.

Trustee Nicholls asked if the classes were at the Career Center. Ms. Cannon stated they are.

Item 24 – Approval to Hire a Special Education Teacher

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated this is for a teacher at Margaret Leary

Elementary School.

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 25 – Approval of Exxon-Mobile Education Alliance Grant to East Middle School for

Math and Science Programs

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School, stated the $500 has been awarded and he is asking

the Board’s approval.

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

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Item 26 - Approval of Exxon-Mobile Education Alliance Grant to Emerson Elementary

School for Math and Science Programs

Brenda Miner, Principal, Emerson Elementary School, asked for the Board’s approval to accept

the grant.

Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried.

Item 27 - Approval of Exxon-Mobile Education Alliance Grant to Margaret Leary

Elementary School for Math and Science Programs

Brett Huntsman, Principal, Margaret Leary Elementary School asked for the Board’s approval to

accept the grant.


Item 28 - Approval of Exxon-Mobile Education Alliance Grant to Hillcrest Elementary

School for Math and Science Programs

Susan Johnson, Principal, Hillcrest Elementary School asked for the Board’s approval to accept

the grant.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to

adjourn, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at

5:44 p.m.

_______________________________


_________________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 18, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Vice-

Chairperson Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger, Kelly Howery, and Becky

Nicholls. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of

Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Work Session Board Meeting, March 21, 2016


Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, March 21, 2016

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 3 – SMA Architects Presentation regarding the Butte High School Auditorium Project

Becky Larson, SMA Architects, stated there had been one bid for the auditorium seating and the

seats are being ordered. She explained the bid for stage rigging was currently underway and the

project as a whole is on schedule. She showed before and after pictures of the project.

Trustee Howery asked how the entryway was being fixed. Ms. Larson stated there would be new

carpet, paint and a new ceiling with new lighting.

Trustee Howery asked if there would be sound deadening. It was explained that SMA was looking

at filling in the dead space.

Chairperson Boston asked if there was something about portable desks in the plans. Ms. Larson

stated there is and it would give the ability for testing and possible classroom use. She stated this

was a good facelift for the auditorium.

Superintendent Jonart stated SMA has been good to work with and they are professional and do

not miss details. She stated the auditorium project is a beautiful addition to Butte High School.

Item 4 – West Elementary Presentation with Recognitions

Pat Kissell, Principal, West Elementary, thanked the Board for being the host school this meeting.

He stated there were students here tonight to share with the Board what they have been working

on. He introduced Dylan Reynolds and Kera Moreno to the Board. They sang The Star Spangled

Banner to the Board and audience.

Mr. Kissell stated every morning at West Elementary is started with the Pledge of Allegiance and

the West Elementary Creed. He then gave a power-point presentation to the Board.

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Katelyn Alley, Butte High School Student Representative, gave the following update:

Juniors at BHS will be administered the ACT test tomorrow, April 19th. Juniors will report to their

assigned classrooms between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Juniors will get out immediately after testing around

12:30 p.m. and freshman, sophomores, and seniors will report to school at 1 p.m.

HOSA students attended the state leadership conference on March 20th and 21st. At state, students

competed in a variety of events with students placing in the top 2 spots qualifying them for the

international conference in June. They had 5 teams/individuals qualifying for nationals:

1st Aid/CPR Cati Carmody and Maddie Hoff

Creative Problem Solving Quinn Cunnen, Caitlyn Shennan, and Cati Carmody

Interviewing Skills Lexi Challeen and Ashley Gamez

Med. Reading Kim Biere

The Germany kids left from Bozeman at 6:30 in the morning on April 6th. Twenty-two students

went. They flew from Bozeman to Salt Lake City to Atlanta. Then they boarded a 9 hour flight

to Stuttgart, Germany. Once there, families picked them up and spent four days with them and

around Germany. They have been to the Black Forest, a variety of castles, surrounding cities like

France, and made chocolate at the Ridder Sports Factory. They attend school three days a week

and will be returning on the 22nd of April.

HOSA will be hosting a spring blood drive on May 3rd.

Last Wednesday, Butte High held their annual Special Olympics swim meet. Twenty eight athletes

competed, with eleven from Butte High, six from East Middle School, three from Whittier, and

eight from West. The Butte High Swim Team helped the athletes. The local track and field meet

will be on May 4th at East Middle School.

Chairperson Boston asked how the practice was and Ms. Alley stated it was hard.


None.

Item 7 – Butte School District #1 Accreditation Status


She received a letter from the Montana Office of Public Instruction with the status of

each school.

All schools have received Level 1 status.

She is very pleased.

She appreciates the hard work teachers and administrators do.

Mr. Kissell spoke of accreditation and it does matter.

She is thrilled to report this to the Board.

She also gives credit to the trustees of the Board.

Chairperson Boston gave kudos to all the teachers and administrators.

Item 8 – 1st Reading of Sexual Harassment Reporting Form for Employees – 5012F

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated they have forms for other policies but

they do not have one for sexual harassment.

Item 9 – 1st Reading of Harassment Reporting Form for Employees – 5015F

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated this is similar to the previously

discussed form and that it will be available on the website.

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Item 10 – 1st Reading of Whistle Blowing and Retaliation Policy – 5125

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated the Montana School Board Association

recommends this policy and Butte School District does not have one.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (March 2016)


MONTH: MARCH 2016

DATE: APRIL 8, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,328,254.63 $1,328,254.63 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $58,073.23 $58,073.23 FOOD SERVICE $56,084.61 $56,084.61 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $196,731.99 $196,731.99 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,573.58 $1,573.58 MEDICAID $2,262.51 $2,262.51 HIGH GENERAL $708,642.79 $708,642.79 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $30,359.79 $30,359.79 HIGH RETIREMENT $102,290.16 $102,290.16 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,720.75 $4,720.75 ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE $8,348.95 $8,348.95 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES $2,325.47 $2,325.47 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $326,095.08 $326,095.08

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,825,763.54 $2,825,763.54



MONTH: MARCH 2016

DATE: APRIL 8, 2016

FUND TOTALS REIMBUSEMENTS GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $202,135.84 $255.86 $201,879.98 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $12,898.66 $12,898.66 FOOD SERVICE $61,772.66 $61,772.66

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MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $205,795.70 $205,795.70 COBRA $16,811.98 $16,811.98 HIGH GENERAL $123,987.50 $6.84 $123,980.66 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $6,931.08 $536.08 $6,395.00 ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $250.00 $250.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $10,936.62 $10,936.62 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $85,409.71 $277.67 $85,132.04

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $726,929.75 $1,076.45 $725,853.30 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,076.45




Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (March 2016)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (February 2016)

Travel Requests:

o Approval to send John Metz, Wes Peters, and Kyle Barsness to the NextGen

School Safety and Crisis Prevention Conference in Las Vegas, NV. June 28,

2016 to July 1, 2016.

o Approval to send Amber Walter and Six Members of HOSA to the HOSA

International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN. June 21, 2016 to June

26, 2016.

o Approval to send Cassie O’Leary, Susan Johnson, and Brenda Miner to

Interconnected Systems Framework Regional Training in Los Alamitos, CA.

May 10, 2016 to May 11, 2016.

o Approval to send Dorothy Warner to attend a national conference for food

allergy training and management in the school setting in Orlando, FL. May

12, 2016 to May 16, 2016.

Trustee Nicholls asked in regards to the travel request for HOSA, if there would be another

chaperone attending. Superintendent Jonart stated it is the procedure in place. Trustee Nicholls

asked if the gentleman from Butte would room with others from Montana. Superintendent Jonart

stated they would have a discussion on it.

Trustee Billteen stated he had a question regarding the travel request to Las Vegas. He asked if a

grant was paying for it. Mr. Metz stated that was included in the request.

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Item 12 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – April 18, 2016 – Therese McClafferty


Certified Personnel

Appointment:

Brian Anderson 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Jeff Arnston 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS



April 18, 2016

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Luke Blaskovich 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Sadie Booth 04/04/16 - 05/20/16 Temp. 2nd Grade Teacher, Mgt. Leary

Denise Bordeleau 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Terri Daily 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Steve Donaldson 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Dean Gransbery 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Rich Hawe 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Eric Mankins 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Margaret Ore 08/01/16 School Psychologist, District

Rick Rowling 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Patty Sayler 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Colleen Schulte 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Kyle Stenson 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

John Stenson 05/17/16 - 07/28/16 Driver Education Instructor, BHS

Leave of Absence:

Alynn Jonart 03/29/16 - 06/03/16 1st Grade Teacher, Emerson

Resignation:

Holly Purdy 06/30/16 English Teacher, BHS

Retirement:

Robin Cockhill 06/30/16 Counselor, EMS

Kathleen Milodragovich 06/30/16 Reading Coach, EMS


Appoinment:

Katrina Berg 04/19/16 Head Volleyball Coach, BHS

Tim Byrnes 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Brian Demarais 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Mike Foley 03/30/16 - 06/03/16 Temp. Track Coach, EMS

Willa Fouts 04/19/16 Substitute Teacher

Kelly Hanni 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Robert Hanni 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Connie Hepola 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Paul McCarthy 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Jennifer Miranda 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Karl Pentecost 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

April Roth 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Tara Walsh 05/02/16 - 06/03/16 Volunteer, Hillcrest

Resignation:

Amanda Bragg 03/24/16 Head Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS

Kellie Sullivan 04/18/16 Track Coach, EMS

Non-Renewal:

Holly Carpenter 03/24/16 Asst. Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS


Item 13 – Approval for Employment Agreement with Cathy Pomroy, Retired Senior

Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated this is the agreement for Cathy Pomroy

and it is in effect April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

Chairperson Boston stated it was said they might do something different. Ms. McClafferty stated

she hoped to put a 1-year contract in place.

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Item 14 – Approval to Advertise for a District Nurse

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated Shirley Gordon is retiring which is

resulting in a vacancy.


Item 15 – Approval of the Butte School District #1 Audit Report for FY 2014-15

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs, stated this is the audit report for last year and it came

back clean without any findings.

Chairperson Boston thanked Mr. Clague and his staff for the report. She asked him what the

trustees should read in the report. Mr. Clague said the Management Analysis and the summary

page.

Chairperson Boston asked what three groups were analyzed. Mr. Clague stated they were Striving

Readers, Title 2 Teacher Improvement, and Food Service.


Item 16 – Approval to Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Disposal of Surplus Property

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs, stated this is a request for a resolution to dispose of

surplus property that needs permission to be disposed of.

Trustee Granger moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 17 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Education of Homeless Children – 3125

Superintendent Jonart stated the only change to 3125 is a slight change in legal references.

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 18 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Equal Education, Nondiscrimination and Sex

Equity

Superintendent Jonart stated this was brought forward to include gender identity and sexual

orientation and matches with other policies already in place.


Item 19 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Student Immunization – 3413

Superintendent Jonart stated this includes new regulations on immunizations.


Item 20 – Approval of Annual Membership Dues to the Montana Quality Education

Coalition

Superintendent Jonart stated there was a presentation given on this earlier in the year and they

define what a quality education is.


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Item 21 – Approval for Request for Proposal of Network POE Switch Devices

Superintendent Jonart stated this is required for e-rate funding and allows the district Category 2

Services. She stated they are now allowed to put in an RFP for internal connections.

Trustee Howery asked if they were losing the discount on voice services. Superintendent Jonart

stated the voice costs are not high and they will gain more than they are losing.


Item 22 – Approval of Election Judges for the School District Election to be held on May 3,

2016

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs, stated this is the list of judges for the upcoming

election and the precincts have been restricted to go from eleven precincts to seven. He stated he

had added a table in the Absentee Ballot Room, too.

Trustee Granger moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 23 – Approval of School Calendar 2016-17

Superintendent Jonart stated she was bringing forth the approved calendar but it was still missing

the graduation date for 2017.

Trustee Granger moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 24 – Approval of an Agreement between BSD #1 and Montana Sports Medicine for

2016-17 School Year

Chuck Merrifield, Athletic Director, Butte High School, stated this was a renewal of a previous

contract and there are no charges.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried.

Item 25 – Approval of an Agreement between BSD #1 and M+R

This item was pulled from the agenda.

Item 26 – Approval of West Elementary School South Parking Lot Replacement

Recommendation

Jed Hoopes, Director of Transportation, Building and Maintenance, stated there were three

bidders. Mile High Excavating came in at the lowest bid and this will start in June to be finished

in the fall. He asked for the Board’s approval.

Trustee Granger moved to approve, second by Chairperson Boston, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Granger moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Howery, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:19

p.m.

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 16, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were Patti

Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Becky Nicholls.

Trustee Absent was Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese

McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Work Session Meeting, April 18, 2016

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, April 18, 2016


Item 3 – Special Board Meeting, May 10, 2016

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 4 – Butte High School Art Presentation

This item was removed from the agenda.


Katelyn Alley gave the following update:

Softball will be heading down to Billings on Thursday, May 19th, to play Billings West for their

playoff game. State will be held in Kalispell the following weekend. Track divisionals for athletes

who qualified will be this Saturday, May 21st, in Billings. State will follow the next week in

Missoula on the 28th. Tennis traveled to Helena last week for divisionals. One team will be moving

on this week to State.

Seniors will be done with school next Thursday, May 26th. The Senior Banquet was held on May

12th. Tickets for admission were $5 and the event was held at the Front Street Station.

Cassagranda’s catered the event.

Twelve seniors accepted the Mariah’s Challenge scholarship.


None.

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CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (March and April 2016)


MONTH: APRIL 2016

DATE: May 9, 2016




FOOD SERVICE $58,318.67 $58,318.67


ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $13,570.01 $13,570.01

MEDICAID $2,278.23 $2,278.23


HIGH GENERAL $655,059.00 $655,059.00


HIGH RETIREMENT $94,276.97 $94,276.97

HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,720.75 $4,720.75

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE $5,758.41 $5,758.41

HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES $746.65 $746.65


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,782,158.41 $2,782,158.41


Letter # 5 CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: APRIL 2016

DATE: May 9, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $252,772.61 $8,040.08 $244,732.53 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $17,810.02 $17,810.02 FOOD SERVICE $53,636.16 $1,176.36 $52,459.80 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $713.71 $713.71 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $227,426.18 $227,426.18 COBRA $16,087.43 $16,087.43 HIGH GENERAL $194,873.68 $2,684.82 $192,188.86 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $8,903.26 $8,903.26 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $2,879.46 $2,879.46 HIGH METALS MINE RESERVE $177,762.20 $177,762.20

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HIGH BUILDING RESERVE $39,881.76 $39,881.76 HIGH BUS SERVICE $490.00 $490.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $42,800.56 $42,800.56 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $95,297.94 $4,033.96 $91,263.98

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $1,131,334.97 $15,935.22 $1,115,399.75 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $15,935.22




Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (April 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (March 2015)

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Item 8 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – May 16, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



May 16, 2016



Appointment:

John DeWitt 05/02/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Terry Helmick 08/30/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Jacob Herron 05/17/16 Substitute Engineer

Robert Lockett 05/17/16 Substitute Engineer

George Orcutt 08/30/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Appointment 2016 Extended School Year:

Joan Carelli 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Patti Foreman 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Jodi Hollamon 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Sue Rowling 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Mark Tallon 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Leave of Absence:

Emily Smith 05/02/16 - 07/22/16 Project Aware Case Manager

Theresa Voss 05/10/16 - 07/06/16 Cleaner, BHS

Resignation:

John DeWitt 04/29/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Nancy Ferentchak 05/06/16 Food Service, Emerson

Terry Helmick 08/29/16 Substitute Bus Driver, Substitute Cleaner

George Orcutt 08/29/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Walter Tintinger 06/03/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Retirement:

Rochelle Stosich 06/07/16 Food Service, Whittier

Certified Personnel

Appointment:

Amanda Davis 05/10/16-06/03/16 Temp. 1st Grade, Emerson

Quinn Peoples 05/02/16-06/06/16 Temp. Special Education, Mgt. Leary

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Appointment 2016 21st Century / Rockies Summer Assignments:

Aaron Arntson 06/13/06 - 06/17/16 Health Enrichment Instructor

Aaron Arntson 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Bryan Arntson 06/13/06 - 06/17/16 Health Enrichment Instructor

Bryan Arntson 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Amie Badovinac 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Amie Badovinac 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Becky Booth 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Becky Booth 07/12/16 - 07/21/16 Robotics Camp

Pam Cunningham 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Connie Daily 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Kristy Dallaserra 06/21/16 - 06/30/16 Techno Camp Instructor

Kristy Dallaserra 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Jacqueline Dinius 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Christine Donaldson 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Chrissy Harper 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Amie Henningsen 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Laurie Herlson 06/21/16 - 06/30/16 Artist on Campus Instructor

Erna Houchin 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Katie Hunter 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Deanna Kelly 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

KD Kennis 06/21/16 - 06/30/16 Artist on Campus Instructor

KD Kennis 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Cheryl McLaughlin 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Katie Merrifield 06/13/06 - 06/17/16 Health Enrichment Instructor

Katie Merrifield 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Marian Paull 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Tina Powers 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Tina Powers 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Kara Remsen 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Meghan Schulte 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Steve Schulte 06/13/06 - 06/17/16 Health Enrichment Instructor

Steve Schulte 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Michaela Tomsheck 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Math Instructor

Judy Vinecke 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Jumpstart Instructor

Wendy Wadas 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 K-6 Healthy Kids Program

Amber Walker 06/14/16 - 06/30/16 Reading Instructor

Katie Whitaker 06/13/06 - 06/17/16 Health Enrichment Instructor

Appointment 2016 Extended School Year:

Chris Alexander 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Karen Alley 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Barry Brophy 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

JoAnna Buchholz 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Dale Burgman 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Kotie Dunmire 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Ann Ellingwood 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Terry Faulkner 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Chris Fisk 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Becky Fisk 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Rachel Friez 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Melissa Johnson 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Travis Johnson 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Dorothy Joyce 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Amy Lykke 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Cori MacMillan 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Kim McCarthy-Cody 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Erin McGree 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

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Kristina Mengon 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Krystin Mengon-Lee 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Tom Quinn 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Rochelle Ryan 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Denise Smith 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Kelci Thatcher 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Betty Thiel 06/13/16 - 08/04/16 Credit Recover High School

Margie Willhite 06/14/16 - 07/28/16 Credit Recover Middle School

Pat Worrell 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program

Leave of Absence:

Mallory Potts 04/21/16 - 06/06/16 Title I, Margaret Leary

Resignation:

Brett Huntsman 06/20/16 Principal, Margaret Leary

Retirement Revised Date:

Sherry Flamand 07/31/16 Kindergarten, Hillcrest


Appoinment:

Brianna Barsness 05/17/16 Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS

Holly Carpenter 05/17/16 Head Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS

Tyce Dagel 05/17/16 Volleyball Coach, EMS

Richard Hawe 05/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Xavier Marsden 05/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Katherine Ogrin 05/17/16 Substitute Teacher

Rebecca Schwartzmiller 05/17/16 Co-Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS

Leena Worrell 05/17/16 Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS

Geah Zahler 05/17/16 Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS

Resignation:

David "Wes" Peters 06/06/16 Freshmen Class Advisor, BHS


Item 9 – Approval of the 2016-17 Non-Union Contracts


Item 10 – Approval of the 2016-17 Staffing Projection

Therese McClafferty explained the staffing projections for the 2016-17 year.

Trustee Howery asked how many students are being forced-transfer. Superintendent Jonart stated

it is under 30 students this coming year. She stated keeping staff in balance has helped keep those

numbers low.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 11 – Approval of Non-Renewal Notifications

Superintendent Jonart asked for the Board to look at Exhibit “A”.

Trustee Nicholls stated there were two non-tenured non-renewals.

Trustee Nicholls moved to separate and vote separately on the two non-renewals of the non-

tenured positions, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve Exhibit “A” as amended, second by Trustee Hepola, motion

carried.

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Chairperson Boston read the following:

The public is permitted to comment on the motion presently before the board. Any public

comment must remain germane to the motion. This means that a person may state whether they

support the motion to non-renew or oppose the motion to non-renew. The Board and the public

will not get into discussions about performance or start speculating about the “reasons” for the

recommendation. The Board’s function on a motion for non-renewal of a non-tenured employee

without cause is to accept or reject the motion so there may be limited Board discussion.

The following people made public comment:

Bill Foley

Pat Ryan

Betty Jean DeFord

Trustee Dauenhauer asked for clarification: would they vote for both non-renewals at the same

time. Chairperson Boston stated they would.

Trustee Nicholls moved to amend the motion to vote on the two non-tenured teachers separately,

second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Trustee Gallagher moved to non-renew Chris Heiland, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Trustee Howery moved for the Board to take no action regarding the non-renewal of Betty DeFord,

second by Trustee Nicholls, motion failed.

Trustee Hepola moved to non-renew Betty Deford’s contract. Second by Trustee Billteen, motion

carried.

Trustee Gallagher stated the following:

He understands this is heated and hard.

When it is a non-tenured position, it is hard to understand.

Non-renew means no explanation is needed.

The Board is voting in support of the non-tenure rule.

This teacher is not being dismissed.

He cannot go against the rules.

Trustee Howery stated she was glad the audience members were at the meeting and participated.

Item 12 – Approval to Advertise for Adult Basic Education Teacher for Summer School

2016

Superintendent Jonart stated this is for the summer school program for Adult Basic Education.

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

Item 13 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Sexual Harassment Reporting Form for Employees

– 5012F

Superintendent Jonart stated there are three policies for approval at the meeting. She stated 5012F

is a form to report sexual harassment.


Item 14 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Whistle Blowing and Retaliation – 5125

Superintendent Jonart stated this was the second reading for the policy and it was recommended

by the committee.

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

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Item 15 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Harassment Reporting Form for Employees –

5015F

Superintendent Jonart stated this is the same type of form as presented in 5012F.


Item 16 – Approval to Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Disposal of Surplus Property

Dennis Clague, Business Manager, stated this is to sell surplus assets and is requesting the Board’s

approval.

Trustee moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

Item 17 – Approval of the Montana High School Association Annual Application and Fees

Remittance Form 2016-17

Chuck Merrifield, Athletic Director, BHS, stated this is for the annual dues and fees and it covers

concussions now.

Trustee Billteen stated “Drama” was not marked and asked if this was a requirement. Mr.

Merrifield stated there is not a Drama program at Butte High.


Item 18 – Approval for Early Entry into Kindergarten at Margaret Leary Elementary

Superintendent Jonart stated a student is requesting a 3-day early entry.

Trustee Gallagher asked if the student had been tested. Superintendent Jonart stated they had been

through testing and screening.

Trustee Gallagher asked if the principal of the school was in support of the request. Superintendent

Jonart stated he was.


Item 19 – Approval of an Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture Forest

Service; Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest Service

Superintendent Jonart stated this is a terrific opportunity for students to participate in the USFS

program and they will schedule the field trips, provide transportation and lunch to the students.

Chairperson Boston stated there had been an article in the paper where the Central students had

already participated in the program.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved t approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

Item 20 – Approval of an Agreement with M+R


This provides services that work with our community group.

This is through SOARS.

They will come up with a needs-assessment.

They will prepare a strategic message and plan of action.

They will develop a plan regarding referrals.

They will provide an MOU.

We need to identify our role in the process.

We will develop approaches to getting the message out.

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Trustee Billteen stated to echo Superintendent Jonart, this is a huge resource with over twenty

agencies represented in our community.


Item 21 – Approval of an Agreement with CompuNet, Inc. for POE Switch Devices


She had come earlier to the Board with an RFP.

They received two proposals.

She recommends the CompuNet bid.

It is important to note they will only use this if they receive Category 2 funding.

Trustee Billteen asked what Category 2 funding goes through. Superintendent Jonart stated they

would apply for it when this passes the Board.

Trustee Billteen asked if the Butte High Career Center would be included. Superintendent Jonart

stated they would be.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

Item 22 – Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District

and CCCS, Inc. SMART Program

Superintendent Jonart stated this would allow for more support for students and she is pleased to

offer this. She stated there would be counselors available when needed and this is at no cost to the

district.

Trustee Gallagher asked if the counselors would come to the schools. Superintendent Jonart stated

they would. She explained she had spoken at great length with CCCS and this will be flexible for

the students.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 23 – Approval of the Butte High School Auditorium Renovation Update and

Agreements

Jed Hoopes, Facility and Maintenance Director, stated the following:

They have done the bid packages.

They are putting together a guarantee maximum price.

The construction cost is $1.954 million.

Two agreements need to be entered into.

This is a new process.

Trustee Howery asked how the process was progressing. Mr. Hoopes stated there are more

meetings and bid packages and more costs for advertising.

Superintendent Jonart stated the process has been positive and this way of bidding has allowed

them to get ahead of the project. She also stated SMA has been very patient with her.


Item 24 – Approval of the Montana Preschool Development Grant


She is pleased to present this grant.

Butte was one of the few communities allowed to bid the grant.

It is approximately $825,000.

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The first year is a planning year.

Second year will go into full implementation.

We will be on the cutting edge of preschool.

This is a win/win for Butte.

Headstart kids will go to school 5 days a week with a longer school year.

There is money to provide summer programs, as well.

Trustee Gallagher stated this is a bonus for the district and it is important they enhance this.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 25 – Approval to Submit the Arts in Schools and Communities Grant

Mike Kujawa, Butte High School Art Teacher, introduced River Newman. He stated Mr. Newman

found this grant and put it together. It is a $25,000 grant.

Chairperson Boston asked who would be teaching this program. Mr. Kujawa stated Mr. Newman

would be.

Mr. Newman stated Butte High School would be the only public school in the United States to

offer this program.

Superintendent Jonart thanked Mr. Kujawa and Mr. Newman for all their extra work.

Chairperson Boston thanked Mr. Kujawa and Mr. Newman for their work on the grant.


Item 26 – Grant Application – Montana Wild Transportation Grant

Superintendent Jonart stated this was Mr. Murto’s annual grant application.


Item 27 – Grant Application – Fit Kids Club Grant

Brenda Miner, Principal, Emerson Elementary School, asked the Board for approval of the grant.

She stated it has been quite a project.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

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

second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:05

p.m.

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_________________________________

District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 20, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the School

Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were Tom

Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Carol Wold. Trustees Absent

were Patti Hepola and Becky Nicholls. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese




APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Work Session Meeting, May 16, 2016

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, May 16, 2016

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 3 – R.S.V.P. Program Presentation

Cathy Pomroy, R.S.V.P. Director, gave a power-point presentation.

Superintendent Jonart thanked Ms. Pomroy personally and publically. She stated this is a labor

intensive grant and only one school district has an R.S.V.P. program headquartered in their school

district and that is Butte. She also stated Ms. Pomroy did an excellent job in getting Butte School

District to 100% compliance.

Item 4 – Information regarding 2017 Legislative Session Support of Education Proposals

Presentation not given.


Update not given.


None.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (May 2016)


MONTH: MAY 2016

DATE: JUNE 13, 2016

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FOOD SERVICE $61,572.28 $61,572.28


ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,487.94 $1,487.94

MEDICAID $5,065.15 $5,065.15


HIGH GENERAL $664,528.04 $664,528.04


HIGH RETIREMENT $96,423.88 $96,423.88

HIGH ADULT EDUCATION FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75

HIGH SICK LEAVE RESERVE $247.94 $247.94


HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND $708.15 $708.15


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,783,406.03 $2,783,406.03



MONTH: MAY 2016

DATE: JUNE 13, 2016

FUND TOTALS REIMBUSEMENT

S GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $289,581.79 $517.37 $289,064.42 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $7,432.67 $7,432.67

FOOD SERVICE $68,827.65 $68,827.65

ELEM RETIREMENT FUND $243.19 $243.19 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $220,738.29 $25.31 $220,712.98

ELEM DEBT SERVICE FUND $33,330.30 $33,330.30

ELEM BUILDING FUND $20.00 $20.00

COBRA $14,548.31 $14,548.31

HIGH GENERAL $145,842.79 $7.08 $145,835.71


HIGH RETIREMENT FUND $121.60 $121.60

HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $490.00 $490.00

HIGH DEBT SERVICE FUND $16,416.40 $16,416.40

HIGH BUILDING FUND $42,500.00 $42,500.00 HIGH BUILDING RESERVE FUND $40,464.26 $40,464.26

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $758.00 $758.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $25,672.21 $25,672.21


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $979,982.36 $617.90 $979,364.46


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Travel Requests: Bill Callaghan to travel to Nashville, TN. For the HOSA International

Leadership Conference June 21, 2016 through June 26, 2016.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Item 8 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – June 20, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



June 20, 2016



Appointment:

Margaret McHugh 06/21/16 Substitute Clerical, Food Service,

Playground Monitor

Danene Petritz 06/21/16 - 07/28/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Jake Yelenich 07/18/16 Maintenance Engineer, BHS

Appointment of Summer Cleaners:

Dan Hickey 07/06/16 - 07/20/16 Summer Cleaner, BHCC

Bill Durham 07/06/16 - 07/20/16 Summer Cleaner, Admin/Curr

07/21/16 - 08/04/16 Summer Cleaner, BHCC

Pam O'Leary 07/21/16 - 08/04/16 Summer Cleaner, Admin/Curr

07/06/16 - 07/15/16 Summer Cleaner, BHS

Ala Krzan 07/06/16 - 07/15/16 Summer Cleaner, BHS



Betty Grosso 07/25/16 - 08/05/16 Summer Cleaner, Kennedy

Mary Torpey 07/25/16 - 08/05/16 Summer Cleaner, Mgt. Leary

Steve Kambich 07/18/16 - 07/27/16 Summer Cleaner, BHS


Geraldine Petritz 07/12/16 - 07/28/16 Summer Cleaner, Whittier

Leave of Absence:

Amber Frankovich 08/30/16 - 11/15/16 Food Service, West

Resignation:

Pat Barrick 06/08/16 Substitute Engineer

Mark Bumgarner 05/31/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Jodi Hollamon 05/24/16 Extended School Year Program Para

Retirement:

Lee Clark 06/02/16 Cleaner, BHS

Certified Personnel

Appointment:

Carol Eaglefeathers 08/30/16 Temp. .5 Title I Teacher, District

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Rochelle Garrison 08/30/16 6th Grade Teacher, West

Trish Gollinger 08/30/16 3rd Grade Teacher, West

Jennifer Lynch 08/30/16 6th Grade Teacher, Emerson

Jennifer Luoma 08/16/16 Elementary Principal, Margaret Leary

Patrick "Shawn" Maloughney 06/14/16 - 07/14/16 Adult Education Summer Program Teacher

Marcus McCaughey 08/30/16 3rd Grade/Census Teacher, Whittier

Thomas Peterson 08/30/16 Adaptive PE Teacher, District

Mallory Potts 08/30/16 6th Grade Teacher, Margaret Leary

Kerry Powers 08/30/16 Kindergarten/Census Teacher, West

Nicole Scarberry 08/30/16 1st Grade Teacher, Kennedy

Rebecca Schwartzmiller 08/30/16 5th Grade Teacher, West

Amanda Williams 08/30/16 4th Grade Teacher, Kennedy

Leave of Absence:

Shannon Powers 09/06/16 - 12/07/16 6th Grade Teacher, Whittier

Michaela Tomsheck 09/06/16 - 11/07/16 6th Grade Teacher, Whittier

Non-Renewal:

Sadie Booth 06/06/16 Temp. 2nd Grade, Mgt. Leary

Amanda Davis 06/06/16 Temp. 1st Grade, Emerson

Emily McDougall 06/06/16 Temp. 1st Grade, Whittier

Corrine Osendorf 06/06/16 Temp. 6th Grade, Kennedy

Quinn Peoples 06/06/16 Temp. Special Education, Mgt. Leary

Monica Schwemin 06/06/16 Temp. Special Education, West

Resignation:

Sylvia Carpenter 06/06/16 Special Education Teacher, Emerson

Carol Eaglefeathers 06/06/16 2nd Grade, West

Ann Ellingwood 06/21/16 - 07/27/16 Camp Chitter Chatter

Jennifer Luoma 06/06/16 Reading Coach/TSA, District (Mgt. Leary)

Retirement:

Colleen Mandic 06/30/16 FACS, EMS


Appoinment:

Ashlee A Fraughton 06/21/16 Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS

Tami Kissell 06/07/16 Class Advisor, BHS

Megan Spofford 06/21/16 Co-Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS

Removal:

Susan Hocking 05/10/16 Substitute Teacher

Resignation:

Jared Lovshin 06/10/16 Co-Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach, BHS

Cassandra Sholey Larson 06/13/16 Substitute Teacher


Item 9 – Approval to Hire an Assistant Speech Coach at Butte High School

Superintendent Jonart stated the numbers in this program are increasing and this will not have a

financial impact.


Item 10 – Approval of 2016-17 Butte School District #1 School Board Calendar


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Item 11 – Approval of Proposed East Middle School Handbook Changes for 2016-17

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School stated the following:

The Board has last year’s handbook and the proposed changes for the upcoming year.

There is added information is regarding Infinite Campus.

There is information regarding the hot lunch program.

There is information regarding immunizations.

Updated electronic devices information.

Detention wording added.

Other generic changes were also made.

Superintendent Jonart asked if the changes to immunizations follows the new policy. Mr.

Driscoll stated yes.

Trustee Howery moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.

Item 12 – Approval of the 2016-17 Trash Removal Proposal and Agreement with McGree

Trucking

Jed Hoopes, Facilities Director, stated the current agreement expires on June 30, 2016. This new

one will run from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. He stated it is for $37,646.72.


Item 13 – Approval to enter into an Agreement with Kestle Architects for design and

solicitation of bids to provide a new roof system at the Food Warehouse Building

Jed Hoopes, Facilities Director, stated the existing roof needs to be replaced. He stated the total

cost is $160,600.00, including design.

Trustee Gallagher asked what the timeline is. Mr. Hoopes stated it would hopefully be before

October this would start. He stated the roof is currently leaking and food is housed in the building.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Billteen., motion carried.

Item 14 – Approval to Apply for Butte School District #1 to become part of the MY

STUDENT IN NEED Program

Jim O’Neill, Curriculum Director, stated the following:

He attended a homeless education workshop.

This is a 501c3 program.

It is a great program that will help students with basic needs.

The newspaper will publish the needs once a week.

It is at no cost.

He needs a letter from Superintendent Jonart.


Item 15 – Approval to enter into an Agreement with Noble Software Group

Jim O’Neill, Curriculum Director, stated this is an agreement that will be funded through the

Montana SOARS grant. He stated in past experience, some needs cannot be met through schools

and the Noble system is an electronic referral system. He stated this is a win/win for the children.


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Item 16 – Approval of Lewis and Clark Public Health Contract

Jim O’Neill, Curriculum Director, stated this is for training on the Noble Software for people in

our community.

Trustee Gallagher asked if everyone could use this. Mr. O’Neill stated anyone who participates

in the program can use it.

Trustee Billteen stated this will be invaluable to the community and good for the school district

to take the lead on this.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

Item 17 – Approval of Listed Butte High School Organizations and Clubs for the 2016-17

School Year

Superintendent Jonart asked the Board to see the attached list of clubs and organizations.

Trustee Billteen stated he was unfamiliar with “React”. Brenda Floreen, Vice-Principal, Butte

High School, stated it was an anti-tobacco program.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.

Item 18 – Appointment of Trustee Tom Billteen as the Butte Delegate to the Montana

School Board Association

Trustee Boston asked Trustee Billteen if he would be willing to serve.

Superintendent Jonart stated she would like to appoint him to the position.


Item 19 – Grant Application – Title I School Support for Mathematics

Jim O’Neill, Curriculum Director, stated East Middle School is eligible to apply for this grant and

he is pleased it is a math grant. He stated East jumped at the opportunity to apply for it. He also

stated this was similar to the Striving Readers grant in that it is to offer support on instruction.


Item 20 – Grant Application – Fuel Up tp Play 60 School Nutrition Equipment

Superintendent Jonart stated this is for equipment for the schools. She stated it is for fruit

wedgers and finger scanners.

Trustee Howery asked if the finger prints would be stored locally. Superintendent Jonart stated

they would be in the cloud on Infinite Campus.

Trustee Howery asked if there were any security issues. Superintendent Jonart stated it was very

secure and she was confident about the security.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried.

Item 21 – Grant Application – Montana Wild Transportation & Lodging

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School, stated this is for a grant for the students to visit the

center.


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ADJOURNMENT



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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 18, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the School


Hepola, Tom Billteen, J.P. Gallagher, and Becky Nicholls. Trustees Absent were Carol Wold,

Susanne Dauenhauer and Kelly Howery. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese




APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, JUNE 20, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS


None.

Item 3 – East Middle School STEM/Computer Science Exploratory Teacher Position

Superintendent Jonart stated she was happy to present this pilot program. She stated they had a

retirement at the end of this past school year and the absence has left a gap. Instead of offering

sewing, the STEM program will be offered. It gives kids a hands-on opportunity and the kids will

enjoy it. She stated the program requires extensive training and the goal this year is two modules.

The following year it will add Computer Science II. She also stated this will allow every student

to at least have one semester with the program.

Item 4 – Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

Trustee Boston stated the August 2016 Board Meeting may occur at Butte High School.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (June 2016)


MONTH: JUNE 2016

DATE: JULY 7, 2016




FOOD SERVICE $86,979.51 $86,979.51


ELEMENTARYRETIREMENT FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75

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MEDICAID $1,642.45 $1,642.45

ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $24,115.24 $24,115.24

HIGH GENERAL $1,731,913.92 $1,731,913.92


HIGH RETIREMENT $298,632.35 $298,632.35


HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $50,086.52 $50,086.52



CO-CURRICULAR $1,264.31 $1,264.31


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $7,153,622.10 $7,153,622.10


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CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: JUNE 2016

DATE: JULY 7, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $942,030.23 $73.92 $941,956.31 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $31,571.22 $41.18 $31,530.04

FOOD SERVICE $24,605.75 $854.35 $23,751.40 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,596.15 $1,596.15 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $299,928.11 $299,928.11

COBRA $13,539.53 $13,539.53

HIGH GENERAL $572,954.37 $32.97 $572,921.40

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $15,662.04 $20.28 $15,641.76


HIGH METAL MINE RESERVE $13,553.80 $13,553.80

HIGH BUILDING FUND $113,245.60 $113,245.60 HIGH BUILDING FUND RESERVE $22,368.42 $22,368.42

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUNE $241.65 $241.65 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $12,085.70 $100.00 $11,985.70


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,174,512.18 $1,704.17 $2,172,808.01

LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,704.17




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Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (June 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (May 2015)

Travel Requests: Cathy Pomroy to the RSVP Directors Training Event in Reston, VA.,

August 31, 2016 through September 3, 2016.


PERSONNEL

Item 6 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – July 18, 2016 – Therese McClafferty


Amended Personnel Action Report

July 18, 2016



Appointment:

Trever Cox 09/06/16 Temporary Crossing Guard, Hillcrest

Anna Curnow 09/06/16 Temporary Crossing Guard, Hillcrest

Cristin Vetter 08/16/16 Adult Ed/Alternative Secretary, BHCC

Resignation:

Renee Keith 08/01/16 ParaProfessional, BHS

Dolly Mills-Moore 07/11/16 Substitute Various

Cassie Sholey-Larson 06/13/16 Substitute Various

Jake Yelenich 07/15/16 Substitute Engineer

Certified Personnel

Appointment:

Shannon Beck 08/30/16 Special Education Self-Contained Teacher, District (West)

Sadie Booth 08/30/16 Kindergarten Teacher, Hillcrest

Raena Cleveland 08/30/16 3rd Grade Teacher, Kennedy

Stuart Fortier 08/30/16 Math Teacher, BHS

Amanda Jangula 08/30/16 Special Education Teacher, District (West)

Jasmine Johnson 08/30/16 6th Grade Teacher, Emerson

Meghan Larson 08/30/16 5th Grade Teacher, West

Lacie Lovshin 08/30/16 Kindergarten Teacher, Whittier

Emily McDougall 08/30/16 1st Grade Teacher, Kennedy

Maria Robinson 08/30/16 5th Grade Teacher, Margaret Leary

Monica Schwemin 08/30/16 Kindergarten Teacher, Kennedy

Brianne Scott 08/30/16 Kindergarten Teacher, Kennedy

Katherine Yates 08/30/16 Nurse, District

Voluntary Transfer:

Rebecca Schwartzmiller 08/30/16 Librarian, Kennedy


Appointment:

Mike Foley 07/19/16 Track Coach, EMS

Anthony Hoffman 07/19/16 Assistant Speech Coach, BHS

Resignation:

Ross Richardson 06/29/16 Assistant Football Coach, BHS

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

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Item 7 – Approval to Hire Homebound Instructors

Kathy Cannon, Director of Student Services, stated this is a request to hire up to eight homebound

instructors. She stated they work 3:31 to 5:31, four days a week.

Trustee Nicholls asked what has caused the increase in students. Ms. Cannon stated there had

been a decrease in students and the instructors they have had have done a nice job of transition

plans. She stated it is typically a 6-week program.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 8 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for ROCKIES Program

Superintendent Jonart stated this includes the summer programs of 2017.

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.

Item 9 – Approval of the Time Management and Tyler Technology Web Portal

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board, stated this has been

undertaken to update the technology. He stated it is an electronic timesheet for employees and

will reduce the time taken on paper timesheets. He also stated the web portal is a web-based

application for employees to pull their paystubs. This will also help those in Payroll.

Trustee Nicholls asked if the system is a clock-in procedure. Mr. Clague stated yes and this would

only be used with hourly employees. He stated the initial roll-out will be an electronic timesheet

and by this time next year, it is his goal to be using the clock-in feature.

Trustee Nicholls asked if there would be a time computer at the schools. Mr. Clague stated yes.

Trustee Hepola asked what makes this a legal document. Mr. Clague stated it allows for a digital

signature.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.


and Butte-Silver Bow

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board, stated the Student Resource

Officer agreement provides for two officers. He stated Butte School District is responsible for the

pay of the junior officer and this includes an approximate $3,000 increase.



and Big Brothers Big Sisters Based Mentoring Program

Superintendent Jonart stated this is an annual MOU and is an ongoing and successful program.


Item 12 – Approval of Contract between Butte School District #1 and 2nd Judicial District

Youth Court

Superintendent Jonart stated this provides $55,000 of funding and has been extremely successful.

Trustee Billteen stated this had been a successful year and only one person in the program reverted.

Trustee Nicholls asked how many are in the program. Trustee Billteen stated there are over 100

and not all are juvenile referrals.


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Item 13 – Approval of the 2016-17 Bus Routes

Jed Hoopes, Facilities, Maintenance & Transportation Director, stated the routes have not changed

too much and there are 24 routes.


Item 14 – Approval of Melrose Bus Stop

Jed Hoopes, Facilities, Maintenance & Transportation Director, stated the Beaverhead

Superintendent requested this. He stated they have been doing this for two years and he would

recommend approval.

Trustee Nichols moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 15 – Approval of Rocker School District Transportation Area Route Extension

Jed Hoopes, Facilities, Maintenance & Transportation Director, stated this is to transport students

in Ramsay and it has been allowed in the past.



and Dixie Johnson

Kathy Cannon, Director of Student Services, stated this is an annual contract with Ms. Johnson.

She stated this would be the third year if approved.

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.


and Dr. Susan L. Kalarchik

Kathy Cannon, Director of Student Services, stated Dr. Kalarchik provides audiological services

to the students.


Item 18 – Approval of Comprehensive School and Community Treatment Services

Contracts

Kathy Cannon, Director of Student Services, stated these are annual contracts. She stated all the

schools have behavioral therapists and they are set to de-escalate situations.

Trustee Billteen stated he was curious to see if there is an opportunity for both entities to present

to the Board. He stated it would nice to see where they are and it would benefit the Board to have

an update. Ms. Cannon stated she would be happy to arrange it.

Superintendent Jonart stated she would look at the current list of presentations.

Trustee Hepola stated 2 to 3 years ago she remembered having these presentations from mental

health. She asked if there will be a clash of mental health professionals with the clinics coming

into the schools. Ms. Cannon stated all the entities seem to work well with each other.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.

Item 19 – Approval to Excess Surplus Textbooks

Superintendent Jonart stated this is a request to surplus outdated textbooks which have to be

updated every seven years.


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Item 20 – Approval of Title I Position – East Middle School Reading Coach

Superintendent Jonart stated this position has always been in existence. She stated that after a

retirement, they held back initially on hiring someone but preliminary allocations show they can

sustain the position.


Item 21 – Approval for Use of the Athletic Training Services from St. James Healthcare

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School, stated in lieu of concussion information, it has been

found this is necessary and an addendum to the current contract.

Trustee Gallagher moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 22 – Approval for Melissa Riley, Rochelle Ryan, Cori MacMillan, and John Magnus

to be granted four business days to chaperon students on a trip to New York City and

Washington D.C.

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School, stated last year was the initial trip to NYC and it

was a big success. He stated he is asking for four days for four teachers this year.

Trustee Gallagher thanked Mr. Driscoll for the tip as his daughter attended last year.


Item 23 – Approval of Request for Meal Price Increase

Kurt Marthaller, Director of Central Services, stated the increases are for students and adults. He

stated there has not been an increase since 2014 and this would bring them in line with other AA

schools.

Trustee Nicholls thanked Mr. Marthaller for his diligence, time and effort.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Gallagher moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:54

p.m.

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 15, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the School


Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and

Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of

Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.



Item 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Work Session Meeting, July 18, 2016


Regular Board Meeting, July 18, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS


None.

Item 3 – Professional Development Training Schedule

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, passed out an updated training schedule on PIR Days. She stated the

classified training will start August 30, 2016 and it is imperative the employees have this training.

She pointed out the list of training for the certified staff from the Curriculum Office and stated

there is an informational handout for all the policy meetings.

Trustee Boston clarified this is for informational purposes only.

Item 4 – PayneWest Overview Presentation

Rody Holman thanked the Board for its continued patronage. He spoke of the long standing

relationship PayneWest has with the Butte School District. He stated there was currently a 3-year

contract with no more than a 6% increase per year. He also stated there are added coverages this

year, with a recently added Travel Accident Coverage.

Mr. Holman stated they add value beyond the insurance policy and the premiums for Worker’s

Compensation is under $300,000. He stated this was achieved by safety training and hard work.

He also stated the Butte School District Administration has been remarkable.

Trustee Boston thanked Mr. Holman for his work with the Butte School District.


Student Activity Fund Report – East Middle School, July 2016

Student Activity Fund Report – Butte High School, June 2016

Travel Requests: Kristy Dallaserra and KD Dennis to St. Cloud, Minnesota, August 7,

2016 to August 13, 2016 for Project Lead the Way.


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PERSONNEL

Item 6 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – August 15, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



August 15, 2016


Classified Personnel Appointment:

Carol Biggers 08/16/16 Substitute Bus Monitor

Michelle Feinauer 08/16/16

Substitute Cleaner, Clerical, FS, Bus & Playground

Monitor

Susan Hossfeld 08/16/16 Substitute Food Service

Theresa McBride 08/22/16 Cleaner, BHS

Margaret McHugh 08/16/16 Substitute Bus Monitor

Carol Osborne 08/16/16 Substitute Bus, Playground Monitor

April Roth 08/16/16 Substitute Bus, Playground Monitor, Clerical

Jeanne Thornton 08/16/16 Substitute Bus Driver, Bus Monitor

Resignation:

Jackie Blom 09/13/16 Administrative Assistant to Human Resource

Sheila Franey 08/08/16 Substitute Cleaner

Theresa McBride 08/21/16 Substitute Various

Retirement:

Dan McVeigh 08/31/16 Chief Engineer, BHS

John Riley 08/08/16 Cleaner, BHS

Certified Personnel Appointment:

Jacob Bartholomew 08/30/16 I.A., Auto Mechanics Teacher, BHS

Becky Booth 08/30/16 Temporary Librarian/Technology Teacher, Mgt. Leary

Paul Dailey 08/30/16 Temporary 5th Grade, Mgt. Leary

Amanda Davis 08/30/16 Temporary 1st Grade, Emerson

Kotie Dunmire 08/30/16 Temporary Speech Pathologist Aide, District

Ann Ellingwood 08/30/16 Temporary Speech Pathologist Aide, District

K.D. Kennis 08/30/16 Temporary Librarian/Technology Teacher, Whittier

Quinn Peoples 08/30/16 LSS, East Middle School

Kaila Sullivan 08/30/16 Temporary Speech Pathologist Aide, District

Leave of Absence:

Angela Richards

08/30/16 -

12/16/16 School Psychologist

Resignation:

Becky Booth 08/29/16 5th Grade, Mgt. Leary

K.D. Kennis 08/29/16 Librarian/Technology Teacher, Mgt. Leary

Retirement:

Laura Laramie 06/30/16 1st Grade Teacher, Emerson


Alisha Baca 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Dennis Casagranda

08/16/16 -

11/30/16 Volunteer Football Coach, BHS

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Matt Doble 08/12/16 Assistant Football Coach, BHS

Sean Doyle 08/16/16 Football Coach, EMS

Colleen Gladstone-

Bruce 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Shannon Goodell 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Rosemary Hayes 08/16/16 Event Worker

Christine Howard 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Eric Mankins 08/16/16 Class Advisor, BHS

Matt Schonsberg

08/16/16 -

11/30/16 Volunteer Football Coach, BHS

Resignation:

Jonathan Allen 08/09/16 Football Coach, EMS

Jack Bastel 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Shelby Bragg 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Dylan Conway 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Suzanne Evans 08/09/16 Class Advisor, BHS

Taylor Gooch 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Jeff Jensen 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher

Kody Lane 07/20/16 Assistant Tennis Coach, BHS

Patricia Liedes 07/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Samantha Reap 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher


Item 7 – Approval to Increase Scheduled Hours for Accounting Bookkeepers

Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board, stated this request is to

increase hours for the two bookkeepers and to help manage the workload they carry.

Trustee Boston asked if the union was in favor. Mr. Clague stated they are.

Trustee Hepola moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried.

Item 8 – Approval of Proclamation of Septemeber as “Attendance Awareness Month”

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated the following:

She is requesting to proclaim September as Attendance Awareness Month.

When students have chronic absenteeism, they could drop out by high school.

Just this year, 3rd graders with a 98% attendance rate scored 88% or above grade level.

It is imperative that kids are in school every day.

She wants to make this positive.

Being in school helps all the students.

Karen Sullivan, Director of the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department, wrote an article in

the Montana Standard for Butte School District #1.

This brought volunteers forward.

Good attendance is a soft skill for employers in the future.

This is a positive approach.

Trustee Billteen stated he is very excited for this and hopes the community will pay attention to it.

Trustee Nicholls asked if there were incentives in place. Superintendent Jonart stated she is getting

a committee together to help with incentives and Montana Tech is also willing to help. She stated

it might be different at each school.

Trustee Howery stated having someone reach out may help and plus there is the social aspect of

missing school.

Superintendent Jonart stated there are people who want to help with this.

Trustee Hepola moved to Howery, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried.

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Item 9 – Approval to Add Attached Language to Elementary Handbook

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated the only changes being made are to add the reunification

process. She stated the form is in the handbook and readily available to all parents.


Item 10 – Approval for the Clinical Affiliate Agreement between Butte School District #1

and Montana Tech

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated this is an annual agreement with Montana Tech and it

includes malpractice insurance.


Item 11 – Approval of Contract for Interquest Detection Canines for the 2016-17 School

Year

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated this is an annual contract with a total cost of $4,050.00.



and Butte-Silver Bow Stodden Park

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated she is pleased to bring this forward. She stated this gives the

right to use the softball field and the new locker rooms and will give the girls a home and

scheduling priority. She also stated it includes a one-time payment.

Trustee Howery asked how this compares to other agreements. Trustee Gallagher stated the

difference is in the facilities and it has been worked out to be a real balance for the girls. He stated

in the past, the agreement was year-to-year.

Trustee Howery asked if the agreements were staggered. Superintendent Jonart stated the payment

to the Bullock Field is annual. Trustee Gallagher stated there is not a charge for the golf or tennis

courts, either.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Hepola, motion carried.

Item 13 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Butte High School/Butte

High Career Center and Jobs for Montana Graduates

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated this is a class teaching soft skills and has been taught in the

past by a teacher from the Human Resource Council. She stated they have now agreed to partner

with Jobs for Montana Graduates for two of Butte School Districts teachers to teach the class. She

also stated this is a $15,000.00 turn-around for the Butte School District.

Trustee Howery asked if previously the Human Resource Council kept track of the data.

Superintendent Jonart stated that was correct.

Trustee Dauenhauer asked if this class is for the whole year. Superintendent Jonart stated it is.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried.

Item 14 – Approval of Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Human

Resource Council, District XII/Action, Inc.

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated this came to her to ask if they were interested in leasing a

parking lot south of the Craven Garage. She stated the lease agreement is attached for review. She

also stated she spoke with the administration and they do not have a problem.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried.

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and Ramsay School District

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Education, stated this is an annual agreement and travel would

be required once a week.

Trustee Howery moved to approve, second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried.


and Melinda Schott, Mobility Specialist

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Education, stated this is a one-year agreement and she will

travel from Missoula.

Trustee Boston asked if she had a history of teaching braille. Ms. Cannon stated Ms. Schott does

have a history of braille and would provide information regarding this benefit to the student.


Item 17 – Approval to Advertise the 2016-17 Fall/Winter Adult Community Education

Class List

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Education, stated this is a request for the start of the 2016-17

Adult Education Program.

Trustee Nicholls moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried.

Item 18 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Butte High School and

Montana Tech

Judy Jonart, Superintendent, stated IT classes were being offered and this is an agreement for a

grant.

Trustee Howery moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT


second by Trustee Howery, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:45

p.m.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m. at the

School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were

Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Carol Wold.

Trustees Absent were Becky Nicholls. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese




APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Work Session Meeting. August 15, 2016


Regular Board Meeting, August 15, 2016


Special Board Meeting, 2016-17 Final Budget, August 22, 2016


Special Board Meeting, August 22, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 – East Middle School Presentation

Larry Driscoll, Principal, East Middle School, stated the following:

He thanked the Board for their time.

Enrollment is a little down by 5 or 6 students.

East Middle School has made big gains in ELA scores.

They need to work in math areas.

Many activities that occurred during the summer include “Project Lead the Way”.

Landscaping was done in front of the building.

They implemented an athletic trainer at the school.

New social studies books have been purchased for the 7th and 8th grades.

The cafeteria was painted.

They have new teachers this year.


Katelyn Alley, Butte High School Student Representative, stated the following:

Clubs at Butte High are starting this week, including, Student Council, Student Bodies, Excel Club,

Art Club, HOSA, TASC, and Key Club.

Dog Days – Butte High recently held their first ever Dog Days at Butte High on September 9th.

Freshman had a chance to walk around and see all the clubs offered to them at Butte High.

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Sports – Butte High sports are in full swing. With Butte High football facing CMR at home. Golf

will be heading to Bozeman for their final tournament before state. Cross Country will run in

Missoula.

Homecoming – Homecoming Week is October 3rd through October 7th. The homecoming theme

days are Monday, decade day, Tuesday, color day, Wednesday, cowboy day, Thursday and Friday,

spirit days. On Friday, there will be a pep assembly and following that will be the parade.


None.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (August 2016)


MONTH: AUGUST 2016

DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $290,352.58 $290,352.58


FOOD SERVICE $10,157.23 $10,157.23



HIGH GENERAL $163,804.93 $163,804.93


HIGH RETIREMENT $22,795.82 $22,795.82


HIGH SICK LEAVE $2,745.00 $2,745.00

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $508.14 $508.14


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $696,423.57 $696,423.57



MONTH: AUGUST 2016

DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $320,522.44 $13.06 $320,509.38

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $10,934.06 $64.47 $10,869.59 ELEMENTARY BUS DEPRECIATION $393,336.26 $393,336.26

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FOOD SERVICE $44,747.17 $44,747.17

ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $55.00 $55.00



COBRA $12,826.07 $12,826.07

HIGH GENERAL $147,474.13 $6.43 $147,467.70


HIGH BUS DEPRECIATION $193,732.79 $193,732.79


HIGH METAL MINE RESERVE $1,048,024.00 $1,048,024.00

HIGH BUILDING FUND $573,019.56 $573,019.56

HIGH RESERVE FUND $457,431.48 $457,431.48

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $237.00 $237.00



TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $3,810,495.57 $118.38 $3,810,377.19







Travel Requests:

o Steve Maloney and Patty Sayler to the ACTE Career Tech Vision 2016 in Las

Vegas, NV. November 30, 2016 through December 3, 2016.

o Amber L. Walter to the NSTA Regional Conference in Portland, OR. November 9,

2016 through November 12, 2016.

o Joanna Buchholz and Kim McCarthy-Cody to the American Speech and Hearing

Association National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. November 15, 2016 through

November 19, 2016.

o Jessie Billquist-Jette to the Rock Tape Functional Movement Training Basic and

Performance Taping Course in Las Vegas, NV. September 23, 2016 through

September 26, 2016.

o A Butte School District team to the 2016 National PBIS Leadership Forum in

Rosemont, IL. October 27, 2016 through October 28, 2016.

o Tina Powers and Suzanne Evans to Measures of Academic Progress in Portland,

OR. On October 4, 2016.

Trustee Howery asked if there was a policy regarding sharing rooms when traveling. Trustee

Boston stated everyone has their own rooms for privacy reasons.


PERSONNEL

Item 6 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – September 19, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



September 19, 2016



Cole Atkins 09/20/16 Substitute Cleaner

Francie Bailey 09/20/16 Substitute Cleaner

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Aaryn Hayden 09/01/16 Administrative Assistant to Human Resource Director

Kaye Holland 09/20/16 Substitute Playground and Bus Monitor

Katherine Jory 09/20/16 Cleaner, Whittier

Steve Kambich 09/20/16 Substitute Engineer

John Riley 09/20/16 Substitute Cleaner

Louise Thomson 09/07/16 Substitute Classroom, Playground Monitor, Food Service

Frank Walsh 09/20/16 Substitute Playground and Bus Monitor

Leave of Absence:

Betty Grosso 09/06/16-10/31/16 Cleaner, Kennedy

Brett Ueland 09/08/16-11/23/16 ParaProfessional, Lincoln Head Start

Resignation:

Kim Bengtson 08/25/16 Food Service, BHS

Helen Brown 08/19/16 Substitute Clerical

Lori Cerise 09/12/16 Substitute Cleaner

Aaryn Hayden 08/31/16 District Receptionist

Katherine Jory 09/19/16 Substitute Various

Cassie O'Leary 09/22/16 Project Aware Coordinator

Rena Reilly 09/16/16 Food Service, Central Elementary

Linda Shipe 09/02/16 Substitute Food Service

Frank Walsh 09/20/16 Substitute Bus Driver, Cleaner

Retirement:

Patricia Johnson 10/31/16 Cleaner, BHS

Robert Sandoval 09/30/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Certified Personnel Appointment:

Jessica Laramie 09/20/16 Substitute Teacher

2016-2017 Homebound After-School Instructors

Cindy Ammondson 09/14/16-06/06/17

Luke Blaskovich 09/14/16-06/06/17

Becky Fisk 09/14/16-06/06/17

Colleene Fogarty 09/14/16-06/06/17

Melissa Johnson 09/14/16-06/06/17

Travis Johnson 09/14/16-06/06/17

Jim Konen 09/14/16-06/06/17

Jori Liva 09/14/16-06/06/17

Resignation:

Mary Blinn 09/02/16 Substitute Teacher

Gary Monahan 09/30/16 Substitute Teacher

William Richards 09/08/16 Substitute Teacher

Samantha Wilson 08/18/16 Substitute Teacher


Jacob Buckley 08/31/16 Football Coach, EMS

Raeleen Harvey 09/20/16 Event Worker

Douglas Hughes 09/20/16 Co-Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach, BHS

Mark Jensen 09/12/16-10/28/16 Volunteer Football Coach, EMS

Kyle Miller 09/20/16 Event Worker

Quinn Peoples 09/06/16 Volleyball Coach, EMS

John Robbins 09/20/16 Co-Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach, BHS

Maria Robinson 09/06/16 Volleyball Coach, EMS

Cynthia Winston 09/20/16 Event Worker

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Resignation:

Tyce Dagel 08/22/16 Volleyball Coach, EMS

Sandra Fisher 09/02/16 Volleyball Coach, EMS

Douglas Hughes 09/19/16 Boys' Basketball Coach, EMS

Kelci Thatcher 09/02/16 Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach, BHS

Brian Yelenich 08/30/16 Football Coach, EMS


Item 7 – Approval to Hire One Additional Para-Educator for the 2016-17 School Year

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated this is a request to add a para-educator in the

Crossroads Program.



and Butte Cares, Inc.

Superintendent Jonart stated this is an annual MOU. She stated Butte Cares, Inc. sponsors red-

ribbon week, TIP Lock, and other programs.


Item 9 – Approval of Employment Contract for Aaryn Hayden as the Administrative

Assistant to the HR Director

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resources, stated Ms. Hayden is the recommended

candidate for the position and is asking for the board’s approval.



and the Human Resource Council District XII

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Services, stated this is an annual MOU that provides special

education services to Headstart partners.

Superintendent Jonart asked if they were good with this name on the contract as they are in the

middle of a name change. Ms. Cannon stated Barb Brophy worked on the contract and there was

not a conversation regarding the name change.



and Marnie Prigge

Kathy Cannon, Director of Special Education, stated this MOU provides supervision and Ms.

Prigge is a speech therapist.

Trustee Howery stated it says in the contract this is 6 hours per day, 5 days a week but it is limited

to 90 hours per month.

Ms. Cannon stated that Ms. Prigge may need to go into overtime some months.

Trustee Howery asked if the contract should be amended. Ms. Cannon stated it could be done.

Superintendent Jonart stated that is an error in the contract.

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Trustee Howery moved to amend the contract to 120 hours per month, second by Trustee Hepola,

motion carried.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second

by Trustee Hepola, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 17, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the


Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold.

Trustees Absent were J.P. Gallagher. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese




APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Special Board Meeting, September 12, 2016


Regular Board Meeting, September 19, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 – Emerson Elementary School Presentation

Brenda Miner, Principal, Emerson Elementary School, stated the following:

Ms. Miner and Ms. Shaw gave a power-point presentation.

The theme for their school year id “Hero’s”.

They are portraying the teachers as Heros.


Katelyn Alley stated the following:

Golf finished their season in Billings at the end of last month. Three Butte High athletes earned

all-state honors by placing in the top 15. Houston Green took 4th place, Isaiah Weldon took 11th

and Alexis Williams finished 7th. Both teams placed 7th out of 14 teams.

Girls’ soccer will have playoff game in Great Falls Tuesday at 3:30. Boys’ soccer will have a

playoff game against CMR at 3:00 in Butte at the Jeremy Bullock Complex.

Homecoming Week was October 3rd through 7th. Homecoming were as follows: Monday Decade

Day, Tuesday Color Day, Wednesday Cowboys and Cowgirls Day, Thursday was originally

Halloween Day but was switched to Twin Day die to safety concerns and Friday is Spirit Day.

Friday there was a Pep Assembly to introduce all sports and royalty. Royalty Court was as follows;

Abby Dodge, Kaity McGruder, Payton McGrath, Hannah Colvin, Katelyn Alley, and Mar Sorini.

Jorey Thatcher, Bryce Gallagher, Ethan Pezdark, Jacob Masters, Tyler Vetter and Brian Lafond.

A parade was held and the evening wrapped up with the football game, crowning of royalty at half

time and a dance after the game which was sponsored by Travel Club and Student Council.

The FAFSA is now open for all seniors to apply. The FAFSA priority deadline for most schools

in Montana and the rest of the country is December 1st. The University of Montana has set their

priority deadline at November 15th. There will be a student and parent FAFSA Completion Event

held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the library on Wednesday night, October 19th.

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Free College Application Week is October 31st through November 4th. During this week, students

can apply to most Montana colleges for free. There will be a college Application Night Tuesday,

November 1st at 6 pm through 9 pm at the Butte High Library.

Sign-ups for the PSAT are now open until October 17th at 3 pm. The cost is $16 to take the test.

Both sophomores and juniors can take the test to prepare for the SAT. The test will be given on

October 19th.

Montana History Club held their annual Ghost Walk this Saturday at the Art Chateau. It was a

major success and fundraiser for the club.

Next month HOSA will be hosting their annual blood drive at Butte High where students can

donate blood.


None.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (September 2016)


MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2016

DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2016




FOOD SERVICE $32,473.09 $32,473.09


ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,607.75 $1,607.75


HIGH GENERAL $678,652.43 $678,652.43


HIGH RETIREMENT $99,155.69 $99,155.69


HIGH SICK LEAVE $14,512.98 $14,512.98

AGGREGATE-INDIRECT COSTS $4,383.24 $4,383.24

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $4,455.40 $4,455.40


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,656,294.29 $2,656,294.29


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CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2016

DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $172,264.47 $26.80 $172,237.67 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $17,405.60 $9.38 $17,396.22

FOOD SERVICE $63,990.64 $63,990.64 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $2,569.30 $2,569.30


REGIONAL AUDIOLOGIST $43.28 $43.28

COBRA $14,571.15 $14,571.15

HIGH GENERAL $186,262.24 $13.20 $186,249.04



HIGH RESERVE FUND $730,079.43 $730,079.43

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $542.00 $542.00



TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $1,398,628.41 $212.01 $1,398,416.40





Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (September 2016)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (August 2016)

Travel Requests:

o Approval for Travel for the Butte High German Club.


PERSONNEL

Item 6 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – October 17, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



October 17, 2016 Name Effective Assignment/Location


Appointment:

Pat Barick 10/18/16 Substitute Engineer

Mark Bumgarner 09/20/16 Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation

Kelsey Chase 10/18/16 District Receptionist, Administration

Amber Clark 10/18/16 Sub Clerical, Food Service, Bus/Playground Monitor

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Kathy Gonzalez 11/01/16 Food Service, West Elementary

Donna Heikkinen 11/01/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Steve Kambich 11/01/16 Engineer, BHS

Shawn Lewis 10/18/16 ParaProfessional, BHS

Barbara McGee 10/18/16 Substitute Food Service

Margaret McHugh 11/01/16 Playground Monitor, West/Whittier Elementary

Betty Ostoj 10/18/16 Substitute Food Service

Christina Stockwell 10/18/16 Substitute Food Service

Nicole Swoboda 11/01/16 Bus Monitor, Transportation

Resignation:

Kathy Gonzalez 10/31/16 Substitute Food Service

Donna Heikkinen 10/31/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Steve Kambich 10/31/16 Cleaner, BHS

Margaret McHugh 10/31/16 Sub Clerical, Food Service, Bus/Playground Monitor


Nicole Swoboda 10/31/16 Substitute Bus Monitor

Ann Yvonne Webber 10/06/16 Sub Clerical, Food Service, Bus/Playground Monitor

Retirement:

Robyn Hand 12/30/16 Secretary, Transportation/Facilities

Kevin Horne 12/31/16 Engineer, Hillcrest Elementary

Certified Personnel

Appointment:

Tara Cox 11/07/16-06/07/17 Temp. Special Ed. Crossroads Teacher, BHCC

2016-2017 R.O.C.K.I.E.S. After-School Math Instructors

Kristine Anderson 10/18/16-06/06/17

Amie Badovinac 10/18/16-06/06/17

Jacqui Dinius 10/18/16-06/06/17

Chrissie Harper 10/18/16-06/06/17

Patty Hill 10/18/16-06/06/17

Erna Houchin 10/18/16-06/06/17

Michelle Kelly 10/18/16-06/06/17

Cheryl McLaughlin 10/18/16-06/06/17

Kathy Sharon 10/18/16-06/06/17

Judy Vinecke 10/18/16-06/06/17

2016-2017 R.O.C.K.I.E.S. After-School Science Instructors

Danielle Anderson 10/18/16-06/06/17

Christine Donaldson 10/18/16-06/06/17

Laurie Herlson 10/18/16-06/06/17

Beth Shaw 10/18/16-06/06/17

Mary Spangler 10/18/16-06/06/17

Resignation:

Chelsey Lillard 09/30/16 Special Education Crossroads, BHCC

Retirement:

Bonnie Canty 06/07/17 Nurse, East Middle School

Supplemental Personnel Appoinment:

Nicole Breen 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Kristen Chambers 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Dylan Conway 10/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Desiree' Dunbar 10/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Julie Endy 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Summer Ferriter 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Cortny Kelly 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Erin Kjersten 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Catherine Lane 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

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Karley Lane 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Holly Lochrie 10/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Tamera Rogers 10/18/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

Lori Roys 10/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Ethan Shrader 10/18/16-03/31/17 Volunteer Swimming Coach, BHS

Geneses Terrones 10/18/16 Substitute Teacher

Kelci Thatcher 10/18/16 Boys' Basketball Coach, East Middle School

Resignation:

Corinne Osendorf 10/04/16 Substitute Teacher

Ron Ricketts 10/04/16 Girls' Basketball Coach, East Middle School


Item 7 – Approval of Amended Non-Union Employment Contracts


NEW BUSINESS

Item 8 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between BSD #1 and Montana Tech,

Highlands College

Superintendent Jonart stated this is an annual MOU.

Trustee Howery stated it is nice to see the list of classes grow.

Trustee Dauenhauer moved to approve, second by Trustee Howery, motion carried.

Item 9 – Approval of Contract between BSD #1 and Human Resources Council – Action,

Inc.

Superintendent Jonart stated this provides the opportunity for disadvantaged students in the district

and allows for after-school work. She stated the students will be paid by HRC.


Item 10 – Approval of Vocational Rehabilitation Contract between BSD #1 and the State of

Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services


This is a collaborative effort.

It is a very complicated program.

It has more emphasis on pre-employment soft skills.

It has the potential of collecting $71,000 in benefits for the kids to be prepared for

careers.

She is excited to offer this to the students.

Trustee Howery asked if these were new monies. Superintendent Jonart stated the money is being

re-shifted to pre-employment activities.

Trustee Wold asked if this program was for current Butte High students. Superintendent Jonart

stated the program is just for the high school.


Item 11 – Approval of Office of Public Instruction School Nutrition Equipment Grant

Kurt Marthaller, Director of Central Services stated he was requesting approval to submit the grant

for a new oven at the high school.

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Trustee Howery asked if additional monies would be needed. Mr. Marthaller stated they would

come out of his budget.


Item 12 – Approval of Naranche Stadium Project Change Order

Jed Hoopes, Facilities, Facility Director, stated he is requesting approval of this change order for

$10,000+.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Boston, motion carried.

Item 13 – Approval to Increase Scheduled Hours for Administrative Assistant

Kathy Cannon, Director of Student Services, stated she was seeking approval to increase her

administrative assistant’s hours from 7.5 to 8 each day.

Trustee Boston moved to approve, second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 14 – Approval of Title I School Support Math Grant Consulting Services

Superintendent Jonart stated this was a requirement of the previously approved grant.


ADJOURNMENT


second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:31

p.m.

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District Clerk

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 5:09 p.m. at the


Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Becky

Nicholls. Trustee Absent was Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,

Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, October 17, 2016

Chairperson Boston asked for a motion to change wording in the minutes to Trustee Dauenhauer

who moved to approve the minutes and Chairperson Boston who seconded the motion.


Special Board Meeting, October 20, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 – Margaret Leary Elementary School Presentation

Jennifer Luoma, Principal, Margaret Leary Elementary, gave a prezi presentation.


None.

Item 4 – PayneWest Presentation

Rhody Holman, PayneWest, stated the following:

He has worked for 5 years on the Worker’s Compensation insurance with Butte School

District.

Hats off to Butte School District #1 regarding their worker’s compensation.

He sat down with Superintendent Jonart and the administration not too long ago.

4 years ago it was in a crisis mode.

It was 37% higher than another similar situation.

In time, the Butte School District has turned this around.

It is important to note that they must keep working at it.

It only benefits everyone involved.

He delivered a dividend check last week.

Chairperson Boston stated she appreciated all Mr. Holman’s work.

Superintendent Jonart stated they have not had one issue with training and this is a great partnership

with PayneWest. She also stated Butte School District has taught its employees to work safer and

training is always available. She added it is really about keeping the employees healthy.

Item 5 – Public Comment on Items not on Agenda

None.

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Item 6 – 1st Reading of Abused and Neglected Child Reporting – 5232

Superintendent Jonart stated this aligns the policy with state law and takes out all of the “maybe”.

She stated it makes it more concise.

Item 7 – 1st Reading of Military Leave – 5322

Superintendent Jonart stated this was an optional, but important, change. She stated it is aligned

with state and CBA language.

Item 8 – 1st Reading of Driver Training and Responsibility – 8123

Superintendent Jonart stated this was a required change and they currently don’t have a policy.

CONSENT AGENDA


Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (October 2016)

Page #6

PAYROLL RECAP

MONTH: OCTOBER 2016

DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2016




FOOD SERVICE $56,234.15 $56,234.15


ELEMENTARY ADULT ED FUND $1,607.75 $1,607.75

MEDICAID $444.92 $444.92


HIGH GENERAL $681,673.59 $681,673.59


HIGH RETIREMENT $100,465.24 $100,465.24

HIGH SCHOOL AULDT EDUCATION FUND $4,823.25 $4,823.25

HIGH SCHOOL SICK LEAVE RESERVE $1,487.75 $1,487.75

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $13,246.37 $13,246.37 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND $2,056.47 $2,056.47


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,770,397.24 $2,770,397.24


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MONTH: OCTOBER 2016

DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2016


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $159,805.54 $1,331.33 $158,474.21 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $19,437.61 $19,437.61

FOOD SERVICE $74,603.44 $10.00 $74,593.44 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $3,417.16 $3,417.16


COBRA $13,702.97 $13,702.97

HIGH GENERAL $234,365.91 $210.00 $234,155.91



HIGH BUILDING RESERVE $433,834.76 $433,834.76 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $469.00 $469.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $12,786.99 $12,786.99


TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $1,129,878.32 $1,563.43 $1,128,314.89

LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,563.43




Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (October 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (September 2015)


PERSONNEL

Item 10 – Personnel Action Report (PAR) – November 21, 2016 – Therese McClafferty



November 21, 2016 Name Effective Assignment/Location


Gregory Lee Edelen 11/22/16 Cleaner, Emerson Elementary


Cooks' Helper/Server, West

Elementary

Maxine Morrow 11/22/16 Substitute Food Service

Dan O'Connell 11/22/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Virginia Powers 11/22/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Jason Recore 11/22/16 Substitute Cleaner, Bus Driver

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Jodi Recore 11/22/16 Substitute Cleaner


Aretta Seymour 12/01/16

Cooks' Helper/Server, Central

Elementary School

Chad Weist 11/22/16 Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation:


Substitute Food Service,

District

Amber Frankovich 11/15/16

Cook's Helper/Server, West

Elementary

Aretta Seymour 11/30/16

Substitute Food Service,

District

Certified Personnel Leave of Absence:

Amanda Curtis

01/02/17-

04/25/17

Math Teacher, Butte High

School

Terra Fitzpatrick

09/06/16-

06/07/17

Kindergarten Teacher,

Emerson Elementary

Edie McClafferty

01/02/17-

04/25/17

5th Grade Teacher, Hillcrest

Elementary

Sarah Trang

09/28/16-

01/02/17

Counselor, Margaret Leary

Elementary


Janice Downey 11/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Hazel Duddy

11/22/16-

06/06/17

Volunteer, Whittier

Elementary

Heather Hawk

11/22/16-

06/06/17

Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach

Felicia Luebeck 11/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Dennis Moritz 11/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Jodi Neary 11/22/16 Substitute Teacher

Susan Radokich

11/22/16-

06/06/17


Coach

Julie Reichle 11/22/16

Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach,

Butte High School

Craig Remsen

11/22/16-

02/28/17

Volunteer Assistant Wrestling

Coach, Butte High School

Andrea Seaholm

11/22/16-

06/06/17


Coach

Krestin Sharp

11/22/16-

06/06/17


Coach

Dan Tauscher

11/22/16-

06/06/17


Coach

Kelci Thatcher 11/22/16

Girls' Basketball Coach, East

Middle School

Resignation:

Elizabeth Carpenter 11/07/16

Girls' Basketball Coach, East

Middle School

Ashley Choquette 11/15/16

Assistant Cross Country

Coach, Butte High School

Ashlee Fraughton 10/28/16

Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach,

Butte High School


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Item 11 – West Elementary School South Parking Lot Replacement Change Orders 1 & 2

Jed Hoopes, Facility Director, stated this is a change order for the West parking lot.

Trustee Gallagher asked who is responsible for the locates. Mr. Hoopes stated if the Butte School

District has to do it, they would bring someone in but in this case, the city’s records were used.

Trustee Gallagher asked if in the general scope if it on the city to do it. Mr. Hoopes stated they

were told it came from the city.


ADJOURNMENT



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District Clerk

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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1BOARD OF TRUSTEESREGULAR MEETINGDECEMBER 19, 2016

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 19,2016 at 5:00 p.m. at theSchool Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present wereTom Billteen, J.P. Gallagher, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Trustees Absent were PattieHepola, Susanne Dauenhauer, and Kelly Howery. Also present were: Judy Jonart,Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, BusinessManager.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1- Work Session Meeting, November 21, 2016


Regular Board Meeting, November 21, 2016


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 2 - Butte High School Presentation

John Metz, Principal, Butte High School, stated the following:

• They have 81.40 certified staff members.• They have 29 support staff members.• There are 34 types of activities at Butte High School.• There are 43 sponsored clubs.• New college courses, auditorium, field turf, annex heating/cooling system and

refurbished bathrooms.• He explained 10 years of enrollment data.• Challenges they face: attendance and transfer students.

Chairperson Boston asked how Coronation was. Mr. Metz stated it was very good with a greatturnout. He stated the kids had fun.

Item 3 - Recognition of Superintendent Judy Jonart as Educator of the Year by BLDC

Chairperson Boston stated Superintendent Jonart was selected as Educator of the Year by BLDC.She stated she would like to recognize her hard work.

Item 4 - Update from BHS Student Representative

The following was submitted by Katelyn Alley:

Coronation took place on November 24th. 600 tickets were sold and royalty was crowned. SeanStaples as king and Chelbe Cashell as queen.

On the 24ththere was also the annual Butte School District food drive. 64 baskets were made anddelivered to families in need around the community. In those baskets was enough food forThanksgiving dinner and a week after. There was great participation from the high school andalmost all the grade schools.

Winter sports are in full swing.

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The wrestling duals took place on Friday, December 9th• The bulldogs finished 3-3. The Bulldogsare back in action next weekend when they travel to Great Falls for the CMR Holiday Classic.

The Butte High swimming teams placed second in combined standings Saturday at the Butte HighInvitational at the Butte Family YMCA. The Butte High boys took second, while the Bulldog girlstook third. Missoula Hellgate swept the team titles for the combined championship.

Item 5 - Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 6 - Consent Agenda

• Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (November 2016)

LETTER #6PAYROLLRECAP

MONTH: NOVEMBER 2016

DATE: 12/9/16

GRANDFUND TOTALS TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,347,375.22 $1,347,375.22ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $61,096.97 $61,096.97FOOD SERVICE $53,431.69 $53,431.69ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $200,085.93 $200,085.93ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,607.75 $1,607.75HIGH GENERAL $749,450.11 $749,450.11HIGH TRANSPORTATION $31,310.15 $31,310.15HIGH RETIREMENT $108,858.39 $108,858.39HIGH SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION FUND $4,823.25 $4,823.25HIGH SICK LEAVE RESERVE $579.92 $579.92HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $8,212.74 $8,212.74HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR ACTIVITIESFUND $2,204.41 $2,204.41FEDERAL PROGRAMS $279,037.09 $279,037.09

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,848,073.62 $2,848,073.62


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Page # 5CLAIMSRECAP

MONTH: NOVEMBER 2016

DATE: 12/9/16

GRANDFUND TOTALS REIMBUSEMENTS TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $169,697.99 $157.78 $169,540.21ELEMENTARYTRANSPORTATION $12,118.96 $12,118.96FOOD SERVICE $68,504.97 $68,504.97ELEMENTARY ADULTEDUCATION $58.04 $58.04MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $228,059.83 $228,059.83ELEMENTARY DEBT SERVICE $34,081.91 $34,081.91COBRA INSURANCE $13,004.87 $13,004.87HIGH GENERAL $154,173.19 $917.89 $153,255.30HIGH TRANSPORTATION $5,978.98 $5,978.98HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $6,617.80 $6,617.80HIGH DEBT SERVICE FUND $16,786.60 $16,786.60HIGH BUILDING FUND $34,449.69 $34,449.69HIGH BUILDING FUND RESERVE $4,881.50 $4,881.50ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $279.00 $279.00HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRFUNDS $14,882.42 $14,882.42FEDERAL PROGRAMS $56,876.27 $1.25 $56,875.02

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $820,452.02 $1,076.92 $819,375.10LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,076.92GRAND TOTAL PAID THISMONTH $819,375.10

NOTE: A complete and detailed listing of the Payroll and ClaimsWarrants, Budget Transfers and Revenue Reports is on file inthe Clerk's Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes.

• Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (November 2016)• Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (October 2016)


PERSONNEL

Item 7 - Personnel Action Report (PAR) - December 19, 2016 - Therese McClafferty

Butte School District No.1Personnel Action Report

December 19, 2016Name Effective Assignment/Location

Classified PersonnelAppointment:MarkBumgarnerTom DavisLeslie Houchin

01/0311701/0311712/20/16

Bus Driver, TransportationEngineer, Hillcrest ElementarySubstitute Clerical, District

Rick McCloskeyMargaret McHughJames MolekCarol OsborneSara WorthingCarol Wright

Resignation:Mark BumgarnerTom DavisChris O'Neill

Certified PersonnelLeave of Absence:KaraRemsen

01/0311711/09/1612/20/161111111612/2011601/03117

01/021170110211712112116

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Maintenance & Facilities Secretary, TransportationSubstitute Clerical, DistrictSubstitute Cleaner, DistrictSubstitute ParaProfessional, DistrictSubstitute Cleaner, DistrictParaProfessional, Butte High Career Center

Substitute Bus Driver, TransportationSubstitute Engineer, District & Bus Driver, TransportationSubstitute Bus Driver, Transportation

12/09116-02/06117 Kindergarten Teacher, Margaret Leary Elementary

Supplemental PersonnelAppointment:Barrett Adler 11/30116-06/06117 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareBrant Ahlborn 11/30116-06/06117 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareTaylor Cook 11/17116 Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach, Butte High SchoolMichael Duffy 12/20116-06/06117 Volunteer, Elementary Sports CoachTeresa Gregori 11/30/16-06/06117 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareTerachelle Gregory 11/30/16-06/06/17 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareMary Susie Hogart 09/09/16 Event Worker, DistrictRachel Lahaderne 12/20/16 Substitute TeacherSarah Lane 11/30/16-06/06/17 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareNancy Lien 12/20116 Substitute TeacherSamantha Miner 12/20/16 Substitute TeacherMorgan Paolini 11/30/16-06/06/17 AmeriCorps Volunteers, AwareLucas Stout 12/20116 Substitute TeacherKathleen Sweeney 12/20/16 Substitute TeacherTucker Thatcher 12/20/16-06/06/17 Volunteer, Elementary Sports CoachShyla Wesely 11/30116-06/06/17 AmeriCorps Volunteers, Aware

Chairperson Boston asked if Ms. McClafferty if she could explain the AmeriCorps Volunteers.

Ms. McClafferty stated they will help with SOARS.

Trustee Wold moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.

Item 8 - 2nd Reading and Approval of Abused and Neglected Child Reporting - 5232

Superintendent Jonart stated this is the 2nd reading and this was revised by the MTSBA.


Item 9 - 2nd Reading and Approval of Military Leave - 5322

Superintendent Jonart stated it was recommended to make the policy more flexible.


Item 10 - 2nd Reading and Approval of Driver Training and Responsibility - 8123

Superintendent Jonart stated the changes to the policy were recommended by MTSBA.

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Item 11 - Approval of M+R Contract

Jim O'Neill, Curriculum Director, stated the following:

• They are currently in the third year of the SOARS grant.• They are fortunate to receive it.• The main goals of the grant is to development a healthy community and healthy schools.• They have implemented much in the district.• They are addressing the needs of the students.• It is also a community-wide grant.• He is asking for approval of the contract.

Trustee Billteen stated he would like to commend Mr. O'Neill and his work and role in the grant.He stated he has been on some of the committees and it is a positive environment.

Trustee Gallagher stated he would like to invite SOARS to any of the venues they have and wouldlike to encourage healthy communities.

Superintendent Jonart thanked Mr. O'Neill and SOARS. She stated the grant has made a hugedifference and they have learned significant things through it. She stated she is very appreciative.


Item 12 - Approval of Harvest of the Month Mini Grant

Kurt Marthaller, Director of Central Services, stated he was asking approval to submit this grantbecause smaller grants do help.


Item 13 - Approval to Solicit Proposals for Telecommunication Services

Superintendent Jonart stated this has to do with the E-Rate application and discounted services.She stated she hopes to receive more than one response and they had recently received a fundingdecision letter from E-Rate.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, secondby Trustee Billteen, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.

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