Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 6:04 p.m.

Roll Call
Members present: Curt Dotson, Newton Moats, Steve Merriel and Jerry Bessett. John Marthini was excused. Staff in attendance: Superintendent Denise Mehal, Principals Dan Andrews, Loris Blair and Kevin Kemp.

Agenda Discussion and Approval
Newton Moats made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Approval of Minutes
Curt Dotson made the motion to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2009 special meeting as presented. Newton Moats seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Steve Merriel made the motion to approve the minutes from the November 9 and 16 special meetings as presented. Curt Dotson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Comments for the Good of the Schools
Superintendent Mehal thanked all who contributed to the Veterans Day Assembly.

Jerry Bessett thanked John Marthini for his 12 years of dedication to the Soap Lake School District.

Presentations to the Board
No presentations were made to the Board

Board Reports
Sports Facilities – No report
Math – No report
Food Service – No report

Comments from the Board
Newton Moats thanked everyone who helped with Mrs. Nickel’s memorial service.

New Business
Newton Moats made the motion to approve the hiring of Chris Sarver, Assistant HS Girls Basketball Coach, Chelsea Allen, Assistant JH Boys Basketball Coach, Robin Deines, 4.0 hour Secretary, Dwight Deines II, Event Coordinator and June Lee, Yearbook Advisor. Steve Merriel seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

The Board received Board Policy and Procedure 3422 Student Sports – Concussion and Head Injuries for a first reading.

Current Business
Newton Moats made a motion to begin a superintendent search for a full time superintendent in September of 2010 with the understanding that if a suitable candidate can not be found, the current administrative structure will remain in place until another search takes place.  Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Newton Moats made a motion to approve the High School Graduation date of Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 1:00. Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Superintendent and Administrator’s Report
Principal Loris Blair shared the following:
·    Enrollment Update
·    New classic paperback books funded by Retired Teachers Grant

Principal Dan Andrews shared the following:
·    Enrollment Update
·    Professional development update
·    Veterans Day Assembly successful
·    Recognized by Reading First and presented with a certificate and flag
·    State Assessment Information
·    2009 Food Drive 935 food items, 822 lbs
·    Fall conferences went well, 90% overall attendance
·    Winter Concert 1:00 and 7:00 December 15th

Principal Kevin Kemp shared the following:
·    Enrollment update
·    Professional development update
·    Congratulated Stacy Bessett for passing Board Nationals
·    Attendance policy update
·    Winter sports update, first game December 4, 2009
·    December 4th NWEA workshops


Superintendent Denise Mehal shared the following:
·    Regular December meeting will be on December 14th according to Board Resolution 08-01
·    Meeting norms discussed
·    Creating Board Meeting Evaluations for audience to give feedback

Financial Report
The Board was given the following final financial reports:

The Month End balances for all funds as of September 30, 2009 are as follows:
 
Fund                               Cash Balance    Fund Balance       
General                             $230,713.36    $269,516.60       
Capital Projects                   269,806.14    269,806.14       
Debt Service                       188,381.24    188,381.24       
Associated Student Body        64,451.52    63,871.43       
Transportation Vehicle            59,737.50    59,737.50    

The Month End balances for all funds as of October 31, 2009 are as follows:
 
Fund                              Cash Balance    Fund Balance       
General                            $351,236.77    389,635.85       
Capital Projects                  270,870.66    270,870.66       
Debt Service                      255,891.21    255,891.21       
Associated Student Body       65,924.65    65,823.33       
Transportation Vehicle           59,973.09    59,973.09    

The Board also received the F196 Financial Year End Report that had already been approved by the NCESD.

The Board received the November enrollment reports. As of November 1, 2009 the FTE enrollment is 464.4 which is approximately 12.0 FTE above the budgeted FTE of 452.0. The average FTE enrollment is at 461.55 FTE.

Consent Agenda
The November 23, 2009 consent agenda was presented as follows:
1.    Payroll:  $364,586.19 (Warrants #156068181 - #156068239)
2.    General Fund and ASB Fund: $209.88 (Warrants #156068085 - #156068086)
            General Fund Amount:     $122.89
            ASB Amount    $86.99
3.    General Fund and ASB Fund: $99,972.65 (Warrants #156068087 - #156068180)
            General Fund Amount:     $99,149.66
            ASB Amount    $822.99
4.    Employee Contracts

Newton Moats made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items #1 - #4 as presented. Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Public Comment
Maynard Hagen shared his disapproval of half days and asked for more information about the FFA Advisory Club.  Congratulated the Board on making a Superintendent position decision.   

Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm.
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