Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 6:02 p.m.

Oath of Office
Wanda Fencl and Curt Dotson were sworn in as newly elected and reelected board members.

Roll Call
Members present: Curt Dotson, Newton Moats, Steve Merriel, Jerry Bessett, and newly elected board member Wanda Fencl. Staff in attendance: Superintendent Denise Mehal, Principals Dan Andrews, and Kevin Kemp.  Loris Blair was excused.

Agenda Discussion and Approval
Newton Moats made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

Approval of Minutes
Steve Merriel made the motion to approve the minutes from the November 23, 2009 regular meeting as presented. Curt Dotson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

Nomination and election of new President and Vice President of the Board
Steve Merriel nominated Newton Moats to be the new Board President. Board Members voted unanimously.

Curt Dotson nominated Jerry Bessett to be new Board Vice President.  Board Members voted unanimously.

Comments for the Good of the Schools
Principal Kemp shared that Deloris Nacke found Tim McNamara to build the new trophy case at the high school.
Bree Andra thought the tree trimming was nice even though there was no snow this year.

Presentations to the Board
No presentations were made to the Board

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

Board Comments
Jerry Bessett spoke regarding superintendent search wording of “preferred” qualifications and timeline.  The Board also decided that Jerry Bessett would continue as Liaison.

New Business
Jerry Bessett made the motion to approve the hiring of Whitney Hergert, Secondary Teacher, Curt Dotson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

The Board received Board Policy and Procedure 3422 Student Sports – Concussion and Head Injuries for a second reading.  Jerry Bessett made a motion to adopt the concussion and head injuries policy as amended.  Steve Merriel seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Current Business
None

Superintendent and Administrator’s Report
Principal Loris Blair was excused.

Principal Dan Andrews shared the following:
•    Enrollment Update
•    Professional development update
•    Celebrations at the Elementary School included attendance awards, AR awards, Great Kids Book awards
•    Winter Program changed to Thursday, December 17th at 1:00 and 7:00
•    End of First Semester Jan 22

Principal Kevin Kemp shared the following:
•    Enrollment update
•    Professional development update
•    AD Meeting, change game times Varsity and JV possible
•    WIAA standard 2B with 102 students in grades 10-12

Superintendent Denise Mehal shared the following:
•    Soap Lake High School was named as one of America’s Best High Schools for most disadvantaged students scoring above the state’s average according to the US World News report.
•    Potential uses for ARRA Fed Funds, Teacher Leader program, Birth to 3, and a K-6 / 7-12 campus, will include the finishing of the two extra classrooms at an estimated expense of $20,000.



Financial Report
The Board was given the following final financial reports:
The Month End balances for all funds as of November 30, 2009 are as follows:
Fund                              Cash Balance    Fund Balance
General                           $124,140.29    $328,532.95
Capital Projects                 268,437.08      268,437.08
Debt Service                     269,711.73      188,381.24
Associated Student Body     64,451.52        63,871.43
Transportation Vehicle        59,737.50         59,737.50

The Board received the December enrollment reports. As of December 1, 2009 the FTE enrollment is 459.4 which is approximately 7.0 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

Jerry Bessett made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items #1 and #2 as presented. Steve Merriel seconded. Motion carried 5-0.  

Steve Merriel made the motion to approve Items #3 and #4.  Curt Dotson seconded.  Jerry Bessett abstained.  Motion carried 4-0.

Public Comment
Maynard Hagen wants advertising for monthly Board Meeting put in the Journal.  Hope Allen suggested that we post it at the Senior Center as well.  Greg Thompson was concerned that the Soap Lake School District isn’t large enough to support a full time superintendent.  Hope Allen inquired about the experience of the person newly hired to replace Mrs. Nickel.

Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Attest,

    /DM                                    /NM                   
  Secretary to the Board       President