Manila, Utah

April 8, 2010

The regular meeting of the Daggett Board of Education was held at Flaming Gorge School on April 8, 2010. Vice President Jones called the meeting to order at 6:12 PM. Also attending were members Barber, and Pallesen, President Asbill by electronic means; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principals Gonder and Taylor; Guy Durrant, Monica Guymon, Sandy Kunkel, and Camille Clegg. Member Olsen was absent.

Sandy Kunkel commented on the improvements being done at Flaming Gorge School.

Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2010 board meeting as written, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Barber moved to approve the Warrant List and Financial Statement, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Asbill moved to approve Policy #5345 – Health Requirements and Services: Students with Potentially Life Threatening Allergies, and Exhibit 1 as modified on the 3^rd and final reading. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Barber and carried unanimously.

Superintendent Northcott reviewed ideas for proposed building projects and estimated costs. The Board asked the Superintendent Northcott to continue gathering information for the projects.

1. MHS Addition $1,000,000.00*

2. MHS HVAC $250,000.00

MHS New Roof $200,000.00

MHS Gym Storage $20,000.00

3. New Gymnasiums $1,000,000.00*

4. MES Addition (Pre-school/Library) $100,000.00*

5. Bus Barn (New) $300,000.00

6. Maintenance Shop (Old Bus Barn) $100,000.00

7. Parking Garage

8. District Office Suite/Conference Rooms $250,000.00

9. Demolition of old high school $50,000.00

* Could qualify for QSCB monies.

Principal Taylor presented the School Trustlands Plan for Manila Elementary. It will include funding for support of the Reading Specialist and two classroom aides; the services of the Missoula Children’s Theatre; and the “Education City” software program. Mrs. Barber moved to approve the Manila Elementary Trustlands Plan, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried unanimously.

Principal Taylor presented the Flaming Gorge Elementary School Trustlands Plan. Their committee agreed to continue funding a part-time classroom aide; part-time music aide; and also the services of the Missoula Children’s Theatre. The community will work to help obtain housing for the children’s theatre personnel. Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve the Flaming Gorge Elementary School Trustlands Plan, motion was seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

Principal Gonder presented the Trustlands Plan for Manila High School. Four components they wished to continue with were: music program, additional reading class, after school lab and e2020 licensing. The remaining funding will be used to purchase new technology items. Those items include document cameras, slates, and classroom response systems, plus training to help implement their use. Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve the Trustlands Plan for Manila High School, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Northcott led a discussion regarding the 2010-2011 budget. Projected expenditure increases will be 4.5% for health insurance and 3% for retirement. Projected revenues will be down approximately $110,000.00. With the use of approximately $100,000.00 in fund balance, modest cuts, and some restructure, the district should be able to decrease its structural imbalance.

Discussion was held regarding SY2010-11and SY2011-12 calendars. There have been requests to have a longer Spring Break, but not beginning any earlier in the fall and not ending after Memorial Day. The Board requested that Superintendent Northcott get more input from faculty and parents before a decision is made.

Recently, three members of the Board attended a presentation on NWEA in Richfield. All members that attended were very impressed with the program. Adaptive testing seems to be the direction the state is headed and would replace math and language CRT’s. The Board was in favor of the district pursuing the State pilot which is coming soon.

Mrs. Barber mentioned that UBATC has questioned the fact that some schools are giving art credit for multi media and cabinetry classes.

Superintendent’s activity report was reviewed.

Superintendent Northcott gave the Board a summary of the 2010 Legislature on Public Education.

The following Great Things Happening were noted:

1. MHS recently held a successful Red & White Night.

2. JH & HS Track Teams are beginning to attend meets.

3. FGE Building Improvements.

4. MES held a very successful play called “A Thousand Cranes”.

5. MES will be holding a Spring Choir & Band Performance on May 6^th.

6. Artist In Resident – Polly Parkinson is presently at FGS.

Upcoming Activities

1. HS Awards, May 25, 2010 @7:00 PM

2. MES Awards, May 28, 2010 AM

3. HS Graduation, May 28, 2010 @ 7:30 PM

Next Meetings

USBA Regional Training Meeting, Wednesday April 14, 2010 @ 6:00 PM

Work Meeting, Thursday April 22, 2010 @ 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting, Thursday May 13, 2010 @ 5:00 PM

Mr. Durrant mentioned that he has been trying to bring in an RN Program to the district over EdNet. This would be just the classroom portion. Anyone interested please contact Mr. Durrant.

There being no further business Mrs. Pallesen moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

President, Board of Education Clerk, Board of Education