NOTICE OF ELECTION

ARBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #383

POWER COUNTY, IDAHO

SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN according to law and requisite action by the Board of Trustees of Arbon School District #383, Power County, Idaho, that a supplemental levy election will be held on Tuesday, May 15^th, 2012, at the following Power County Precinct Polling Places:

Power County Precinct #5 – Arbon School

4405 Arbon Highway, Arbon, ID

For purposes of this election, qualified electors of Arbon Elementary School District #383 may appear at their designated polling site from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the question:

“Shall the Board of Trustees of Arbon Elementary School District #383, Power County, Idaho, be authorized and empowered to levy a supplemental levy, as permitted by law, in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00), each year for one year for a total of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) for the purpose of paying all lawful expenses of maintaining and operating the schools of the District for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013?”

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that registered electors of Arbon Elementary School District #383 may make written application to the Power County Clerk, Power County Courthouse, 543 Bannock Avenue, American Falls, Idaho, 83211, for an absentee ballot for this election, provided that an absentee ballot must be received by the Power County Clerk, at the above absentee Courthouse address, no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election in order to be counted.  The last day for in-person absentee voting at the Power County Courthouse is May 11^th, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.  The last day for the Power County Clerk to process applications for absentee ballots by mail is May 9^th, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said election will be conducted pursuant to Title 34, Idaho Code.

CHRISTINE STEINLICHT

POWER COUNTY CLERK

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The Arbon School Board met on March 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams and Jake Evans were present as were Debbie Curry, Robin Claunch, Ryan Weston, Vance Ward, Larry Fitch, Nancy Fitch, Todd Fitch, Juli Fitch and clerk, Cheri Evans.  Melinda Campbell tried to attend the meeting through Skype.  We could hear her but she could not hear us.

The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the agenda after one addition.  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 March was $22,321.60. The school received $20,610.08 from the State Department, $55.00 refund and $12.00 from interest on investments.  The school M & O balance is $78,957.93. The Plant Facility received $4.27 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,428.08. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Jake to approve the financial statement.

The board approved field trips to Twin Falls to the planetarium on March 23rd and on April 10th for pictures in American Falls and to the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls after.

Speech therapy has ended for this school year.  The students will be re-assessed this fall.  The board agreed that the teachers should attend a Total Instruction Alignment meeting, information on aligning our curriculum with the Common Core Standards, at ISU on April 25th and 26th.  The cost is $400.00 which can be paid for with REAP funds.  The teachers and clerk will attend the Post Legislative Tour meeting in Pocatello on April 11th.

Ryan would like to make an easier way to close the curtains for the stage, probably with a rope and pulley.  Todd would like to mark a three-point line on the gym floor and replace the basketball nets.  The board agreed and will reimburse for any supplies.

The board and bus drivers went over an analysis the board had prepared on paying by mileage instead of a monthly salary.  The drivers brought up some concerns they had:

The drivers would like to see the contract stay at a monthly salary.  No decisions were made.  The board will address again.

The next meeting will be held on April 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

TEACHERS AIDE POSITION OPENING

The Arbon Elementary School Board is accepting applications for the position of teachers’ aide at the Arbon Elementary School #383 for the 2012-2013 school year. Pay would start at $10.00 per hour for approximately 14 hours per week. The job description will be discussed during interviews. The person hired would also have to be fingerprinted for a background check.

If you have any questions, you may contact any board member Jason Williams 335-2259, Melinda Campbell 335-2187 or Jake Evans 335-2176.

Application may be requested and emailed to Cheri@arbonvalley.com or picked up and dropped off at the Arbon School or sent to Arbon Elementary School #383, Cheri Evans, clerk, 4405 Arbon Valley Highway, Arbon, ID 83212

April 19, 2012
Cheri Evans, clerk