FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 MAY 28, 2002
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Fife School District No. 417 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Five board members were present, therefore, a quorum was verified.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Rueber, Larson, Sutherland, Scheidt and Wolfrom. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Bob Bunge, Jeff Short, Mark Knight, Jeff Nelson, John McCrossin, Jeff Hunt, Jill Palmquist, Mick Spane, Jody Hess, Julia Grubiak, Rich Williams, Chuck Ziara, and Keith Mars. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Sherri Smith, Yvonne Owen, and Stephen Berry.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Additions to the agenda were as follows: under Consent Agenda ­ Retirement, Jeff Short, Deputy Superintendent; resignation Caren Antonoff, SLMS Teacher; and under donations $1,806 worth of materials for Medieval costumes from Rachael Caldwell to FHS; $50 from Robert & Beverly Dockstader to the FBLA program at FHS; and $200 from David & Karen Shearer to the FBLA program at FHS.

VISITORS Jackie Klontz, representing the Fife-Milton Little League, along with several of the players, presented a check to the district in the amount of $2,000 requesting that it be used for field improvement and maintenance for the baseball and softball fields at Fife High School.

STUDENT/STAFF Elaine Smith, kindergarten teacher, gave a presentation of the kindergarten
RECOGNITION program at Discovery Primary School along with several of the students.

Laura Hilzendeger recognized the success of her FBLA students at their recent competition. They will advance to the national level of competition.

Kerri Gentile, teacher at SLMS, along with two of her students, gave a presentation of technology in use at their building.

PERFORMANCE SERIES Marti Harruff reviewed the information that is available by using the performance series of testing from EdVision.

EARLY RELEASE COMM Marti Harruff reviewed the discussions to date with regard to the committee formed to look at offering enrichment activities for K-8 students on early release days for next year.

AFTER 'OURS RECOGNITION Silvia McClung and Debbie Willis recognized individuals who have donated their time to the After 'Ours program this year.

FISCAL REPORTS Brian Aiken reviewed the budget status reports and investment report.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously
AND VOUCHERS carried to approve vouchers and payroll as follows: General Fund, Warrant No. 67676 through 67939 in the amount of $226,183.12; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8021 through 8086, in the amount of $71,820.12; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2489 through 2506, in the amount of $338,425.83; and Payroll, Warrant No. 84951 through 85107, in the amount of $1,581,257.26.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3013 (2865.15 FTE) for the month of May.

RES. NO. 02-1 Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-1 Transportation Vehicle Fund ­ Fund Transfer.

POLICY AMENDMENT Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to adopt amended policies 5404 Family Leave and 5314 Tax Deferred Account/Compensation.

FOOD SERVICE REPORT Chuck Ziara gave an overview of the food service program activities for this year.

CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project.

CHANGE ORDERS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber to approve Change Order #1 (Acceptance of Alternate Bid A-18c, DDC Controls by Johnson Controls) in the amount of $320,000. After discussion by the board, motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to table action on Change Order #1 until further information is obtained.

Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Scheidt and unanimously carried to approve Change Order #2 (Acceptance of Alternate Bid A-20b, Pile Reduction Length to 35'-0") in the amount of -$80,000.

Change Order #3 (Provide four (4) additional classrooms per Erickson McGovern Architects correspondence and drawings dated 5/22/02 and 5/7/02) in the amount of $549,551.00 was presented as information, but the board was not asked to approve it at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, in the absence of any objections, the consent agenda is approved as follows:
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 29, 2002, and Special Meeting of April 25, 2002
Supplemental Contracts ­ 2002-2003
-Julie Grim-Cooke, Technology Coordinator, Hedden
-Nancy Morton, Technology Coordinator, Endeavour
-Karen Slavens, Technology Coordinator, SLMS
Extended Day Contracts 2002-2003
-Carol Ayers, 8 days
-Jeanne Berg, 8 days
-Shelly Calligan, 8 days
-Brooks Clergy, 4 days
-Tina Cook, 4 days
-Lisa Hope, 8 days
-Nancy Morton, 8 days
-Brian Neufeld, 8 days
-Betsy Ritchie, 8 Days
-Karen Slavens, 8 days
New Hire
-Janci Basham, Administrative Secretary, Admin. Bldg.
Resignations
-Mike Acord, Teacher, SLMS
-David Cohen, Teacher, FHS
-Judi Shellenbarger, Teacher, Endeavour
-Caren Antonoff, Teacher, SLMS
Retirement
-Mick Spane, Principal, Endeavour Intermediate School
-Jeff Short, Deputy Superintendent
Transfer/Reassignment
-Jody Hess, Principal, Endeavour Intermediate School, 2002-2003

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: $1,500 from Hedden PTA to Hedden for parents of fifth grade students to attend Camp Seymour as chaperones; $50 from Patricia Goelzer to Fife High School FBLA; $1,032 from Hedden PTA to Hedden for Accelerated Reader tests for the library; $1,806 worth of materials for Medieval costumes from Rachael Caldwell to Fife High School; $50 from Robert & Beverly Dockstader to the FBLA program at Fife High School; $200 from David & Karin Shearer to the FBLA program at Fife High School; and $2000 from Fife-Milton Little League to the district for improvement and maintenance of baseball and softball fields at FHS.

VISITORS Representative Dave Morell and Joyce McDonald introduced themselves and indicated that with redistricting, their legislative area will be covering Fife and wanted to become more involved with our district in the future.

ADJOURNMENT At 9:49 p.m. there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

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Recording Secretary Board President

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Superintendent/Secretary to the Board