Lincoln County School District No.

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Board Minutes
April 15, 2008
5:00 p.m.
District Office

1. Board Chair Leonard Wilford called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Board
members present included: Robert McKim, Leonard Wilford, Donna Ivie, Reynold
Johnson, Barry Fullmer and Randy Thompson. Karyn Hoopes was absent.
Attendance log attached as a separate file. Invocation offered by JC Inskeep.

2. Reynold Johnson made the motion at 5:04 p.m. “moves that the Lincoln County
School District Board of Trustees go into executive session for the purpose of
considering personnel matters, and matters concerning litigation to which the
school district is a party or to which the school district may be a party”. Motion
carried.

3. The Board met in executive session for the purpose of considering personnel
matters, and matters concerning litigation to which the school district is a party or
to which the school district may be a party, and property issues. No action was
taken.

4. Randy Thompson motioned to return to open session at 7:24 p.m. Motion

carried.

5. Robert McKim motioned to adopt the consent agenda and move board
information item “School Calendar for 2008-2009 – Star Valley schools” to
consent agenda section 1. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION

6. The following individuals were recognized:

• Zach Booth – 1st Place – State Wrestling
• Jordan Abrams, Zach Booth – Shrine Bowl participants – 2008
• Mitchell Schwab – All-Conference Basketball
• Danette Warren – 4A South All-Star Team, All-Conference Basketball
• Jared Inskeep – University of Wyoming Summer Energy Resource School

FACILITIES UPDATE

7. Superintendent Jon Abrams reported on:

• Afton – The School Facility Commission is allowing the district to move
forward. Under the states’ new funding criteria the district has issued a
contract with Nelson-Bodily Architects. The district’s building plan is to prep
the building site this fall in regards to earthwork only with the project
resuming in the spring of 2009.
• Track at SVHS – The School Facilities Commission, based upon new state
statue rulings effective July 1, 2008, is allowing the school district to use
 major maintenance for a portion of this project. All additional funding for this
project is provided by local funds.

DELEGATIONS/REPORTS

• Report on Star Valley High Schools – Principal Shannon Harris reported on

the technology incorporated into the curriculum through a video presentation
narrated by Mr. Wayne Merritt. Athletic Director/Freshman House Director
Jamie Holyoak introduced the Freshman House team concept to address
the issue for drop-out rates for freshman and graduation progress. The
incorporated staff consisted of members from all aspects of freshman
curriculum and the districts adopted looping team. This program is targeting
at-risk kids and allowing a second chance.

BOARD INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

8. The following informational items were discussed:

• Enrollment
• Food and drink in gym – The administration team proposed to install monitor
and sound equipment in the commons area at SVHS to accommodate
patrons eating and allow the events to viewed through streaming video. The
equipment could be purchased through an outside support funding. The
district will continue with current procedures to not permit food & drinks in
gyms.
• Construction of affordable housing – Mr. Joseph R. Hose from KHF Builders,
Inc. presented a program that the district could present to incoming staff as
well as current staff. The program uses a specific builder, mortgage, and
realty company. Upon discussion the district decided to not promote or
recommend private industry or programs to be marketed to staff through a
district channel. The district will allow free enterprise to promote this process
outside of employment.
• Report on National School Boards Association conference – Board Chair
Leonard Wilford proposed a concept that the Board of Trustees and Lincoln
County School District No. 2, combined with the community, conduct a forum
or open council called a “parent chat” eight to nine times a year to build trust.
The process, centered on discussion, allows interaction between the
community and the district. This process would inform the public and provide
insight on how the district makes decisions and to increase the level trust
from the public.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

9. Diane Palmer provided two comments: 1) is it possible to have a student

representative on the board, and 2) the Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful
resource for new hires in providing information for housing, business, and
community areas.

CONSENT AGENDA
10. Section 1
The board discussed the following consent agenda items:
• Approval of minutes of the March 13, 2008 meeting
• Payment of bills
• Sale of Holdaway and Metcalf Elementary – This will be done at the district
level. The district will hold a surplus sale liquidating interior fixtures, furniture
and equipment.
• School calendar for 2008-09- Star Valley Schools – it is the recommendation
of the Superintendent to adopt calendar B with a student start date of August
27, 2008. Teachers will begin August 21.

Donna Ivie motioned to approve the above listed consent agenda section 1.
Motion carried.

11. Section 2
The board discussed the following consent agenda items
• Approval of Personnel

Action Name Position School

New Hire Diane Hudson Sp. Ed. Case Manager District
New Hire Jesse Willie Music Cokeville
New Hire Tawny Christensen Sp. Ed. SVHS
New Hire Karen Herd Sp. Ed. Aide HES
Resignation Donna Perrin Head Cheer Coach SVHS
Resignation Janet Smith Family and Consumer Science SVHS/SVMS
Resignation Janel Dayton Kindergarten Staff CES
Resignation Brandon Sanchez Sp. Ed. SVHS
Transfer Holly Graham MES 6th to MES 4th MES
Transfer Larry Hodgson MES 4th to MES 5th MES

HARRIS, Shannon GROLL, Zane SANDERS, Vicki

JONES, Joanna FROME, Jennifer ERICKSON, Lori

CHRISTENSEN, Jeremy CAMPBELL, Leesa WASDEN, Danelle

DIXON, Todd GARRARD, Gwenna HUNSAKER, Jolene

ASHTON, Brian DEMLER, Carmela CLARK, Trish

HOOPES, Angela CROSBY, Nick ANDERSON, Dale

PAPA, Donalyn TAYLOR, Andrew ISAACSON, Jason
CONGER, Crystal JOHNSON, Robyn HALE, Jamie
THOMAS, Scott WALDRON, Kevin CUNNINGHAM, Laurie
WILSON, Joseph TAYLOR, Rachel JENSEN, Kim
SAUNDERS, Rex INSKEEP, Brenda ALLRED, Kari BAILLY,
Sally HALE, Joe KINN, Robert
STOOR, Heidi REESE, Dennis NIELSEN, Jason
NATE, Linda FROME, Tara WARNER, Marti
KRATZ, Luke SHINAVER, Leslie SOMERVILLE, Sallie
 GRAHAM, Holly HALL, Shirley BARNES, Ben
GRAVES, Bret

Randy Thompson motioned to approve the above listed consent agenda section
2 items, and to approve renewal of all current initial teacher contracts. Motion
passed. The motion passed by the following “call for vote” for Todd Dixon;
Leonard Wilford voted nay, all others present voted yea. Motion passed by a 6 to
1 vote. The motion passed by the following “call for vote” for Dale Anderson:
Donna Ivie and Leonard Wilford voted nay, all others present voted yea. Motion
passed by a 5 to 2 vote. Karyn Hoopes participated via phone for the voting
process.

POLICIES

12. IKF – Graduation Requirements – Request to increase required number of

credits for graduation from SVHS.

Randy Thompson motioned to approve the above listed policies. The motion
carried.

ACTION ITEM RE-CAP

13. The following action items were discussed:

• Have Donnie Ivie present an educational piece from the National School
Boards Conference in the May board meeting.
• Conduct one “parent chat” in the month of May at Star Valley High School.
• E-mail Tornillo ISD website address to all board members.
• Discuss next board meeting to allow student representation with the board
and their role and ability to participate.

14. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

_____________________________ _______________________________
Leonard Wilford, Chairman Donna Ivie, Clerk