The Arbon School Board met on January 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Debbie Curry and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the minutes.  The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Jake to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of January was $22,643.57. The school received $22.95 from the State Department, $26,333.80 from property taxes and $10.68 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $88,059.11. The Plant Facility received $3.97 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $38,645.68. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve the financial statement.

Debbie went over a list, E-readers, science supplies, I-pad to replace old laptop, DVD player for extra classroom and PE equipment, of things they would like to purchase from REAP funds.  After some discussion the board approved everything except the I-pad.  They would like the teachers to do some research before making a decision.

The Pauline Trustee Zone election is coming up in May.  The petitions will be available in March.  Having a supplemental levy in May was discussed briefly.  The board will likely hold an informational public meeting before an amount is decided on.

The first portion of teacher evaluations will be done in February. Parental input is part of the second portion of the teacher evaluation due in June. Melinda will have a parental survey completed by next month.

The next meeting will be held on February 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.  The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

The Arbon School Board met on December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. members Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Ryan Weston and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the agenda after one addition. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the minutes.  The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of December was $35,761.32. The school received $46,401.49 from the State Department, $3,907.99 from REAP funds, $1,375.00 health insurance refund from the Idaho School District Council and $11.55 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $84,326.25. The Plant Facility received $4.30 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $38,641.71. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve the financial statement.

The school program will be on December 18^th at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Debbie’s class will begin skiing on January 11^th for four Fridays.  Robin’s class will have a variety for parties on those days in the afternoon.

Ryan Weston would like to see the school purchase two new microphones like the ones purchased last year for the school programs.  The old wireless ones are not working very well.  He also purchased a lighting system for the programs and wondered if the school could reimburse him.  The board would like to get a list from the teachers on REAP purchases before a decision is made.

The school received the funds for pay for performance and it has been distributed.  Melinda will contact Jason Bransford to see it he would be interested in doing the teacher evaluations.

Jake has picked up new wheels for the stage rack and will get them on before the stage is put back away.  Painting the blacktop and picnic tables is complete.

The next meeting will be held on January 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.  The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Agenda

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA
   1. MINUTES
   2. BILLS
   3. FINANCIAL
3. TEACHERS
4. NEW BUSINESS
   1. SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY
5. OLD BUSINESS
   1. TEACHER EVALUATIONS

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ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING November 13, 2012

The Arbon School Board met on November 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Debbie Curry and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve the minutes. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of November was $23,516.62. The school received $692.50 from the State Department, $10.72 from property taxes and $10.12 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $68,391.54. The Plant Facility received $4.33 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $38,637.41. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve the financial statement.

The teachers would like the stage put up any time after Thanksgiving. The Arbon students have been asked again by Zion’s Bank to decorate their Christmas tree. They will go on December 6th at 2:00 p.m.

The State of Idaho, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Idaho State Legislature and all 115 school districts in Idaho received an email from The Huntley Law Firm PLLC addressing a “Fees” Lawsuit. The ISBA attorney advised us not to do anything until we have officially been served. We will wait to see if we received more information on this. The “Students Come First”/Propositions 1, 2 and 3 were all repealed on the November 6th election. We are waiting to hear from the State Department on how this may affect the school.

Deaton and Company finished the 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 financial audit. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to accept it.

Richard is working on ideas for fixing and mouse proofing the old shed. Painting the blacktop has been started and weather permitting will be finished this Saturday. Resealing the playground blacktop has been postponed until spring because of the weather.

The next meeting will be held on December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Approved 12/11/2012