Oakville School District

School Board Minutes

June 30, 2008

 

Call to Order:  Meeting called to order at 5:39 p.m.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Establish Quorum/Accept agenda:  Board members present were Judith Palmer, Don Secena, and Steve Mittge.  Lisa Norskog was out ill.  Eldon Lonborg requested that Policy number 4130 be added under new business for first reading.  Tom Phimister would like to add the 08-09 school calendar to old business.  Sandy Tuengel asked to add the letter of interest from Laura Bale under new business, and Margaret Ross’ summer school contract to the consent agenda.

 

Special Recognition:  Sheryl O’Brien was recognized for her years of service to the Oakville School District and was presented a plaque by Judith Palmer from the board or directors. 

 

Correspondence: Reviewed and discussed.

 

Community Comments: Brian Metke acknowledged and thanked Sheryl O’Brien for her efforts and accomplishments during her time here at Oakville School District.

 

Minutes:  Steve Mittge moved to accept the May 19, 2008 board minutes as presented.  Seconded by Don Secena.   Passed unanimously.

 

REPORTS

Business:  LeeRae and Sandy reviewed and discussed the items in their financial and HR reports with the board and community.  Discussion was held.

 

Board Committees:  None

 

Principals:  Sheryl O’Brien reported that all the grants are finalized for the year and the new ones are off for approval to OSPI.  Judith Palmer asked how the Native Salmon Feast went.  Sheryl said it went well with the exception of not having enough salmon for the turnout, but otherwise very well.  Tom Phimister spoke on the WASL.  All seniors graduated which means all successfully passed their WASL exams.  There are several students scheduled to take classes this summer with the testing being the first part of August.  Tom also passed out the HS/MS class schedule for the 08-09 school year.  Judith asked if there has been a discipline committee formed to review the student handbook.  Tom says they have met a few times, but have put the meetings on hold until the fall.

 

Superintendent:  Eldon Lonborg commended the policy committee for the work and time committed to this long process.  He has enjoyed working with Kathy Lorton on transition activities and he feels very comfortable things will transition smoothly.  Kathy added that the Cyber Bullying that Judith asked about is very important and will be discussing more with the board on this in the future.

 

Consent Agenda:  Steve Mittge moved to accept the consent agenda as presented with the addition of the summer school supplemental contract for Margaret Ross.  Seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.

 

Old Business:

a.      2000 Policies As Presented:  Eldon Lonborg presented a list of the 2000 policies to the board for second reading and adoption, retention or rescission.  Steve Mittge moved to approve the 2000 policies as presented.  Seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.

 

 

b.      08-09 School Calendar:  Tom Phimister presented four dates on the 08-09 school calendar for approval by the board as additional early release days.  Also, on the 26th of August, for an added district directed tri-day for the certificated staff.  Steve Mittge moved to approve as presented, seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.

 

 

New Business:

a.      Policy 4130 first reading:  Steve Mittge moved to approve first reading as presented.  Don Secena seconded.  Passed unanimously.

 

b.      Letter of interest for open board position – Laura Bale:  The board would like to favorably respond to Laura Bale and invite her to attend the next board meeting.

 

Community Comments:  None

 

Future Agenda Items:  None

 

Executive Session:  Tentative PSE Agreement, Personnel Issues.  Called to order 7:07 p.m. for 15 to twenty minutes.

 

Returned to regular session at 7:28 p.m.  Steve Mittge moved to approve PSE agreement as presented.  Seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.

 

Steve Mittge moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.  Seconded by Don Secena.  Passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned.

 

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