TROUT LAKE SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Camden McMahon. Other board members
present were Brendan Norman, Carl Allaway, Ken BeLieu and Joe Dean. Others present
were Doug Dearden, Mckinzie Wurtz, Steve Allaway, Laurie Sherburne, Dave Sherburne and
Ethelyn Beeks.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Camden McMahon.
1.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda stands approved with the addition of ATHLETIC TEAMS under 7.1
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
2.0 SAY SOMETHING POSITIVE
Camden McMahon commented on the fun homecoming activities and the girls’ basketball win
during Homecoming Week. Doug Dearden reported that the staff did a great job with
homecoming. Carl Allaway stated that he enjoyed the enthusiasm of homecoming and that
there was a great crowd. Camden McMahon thanked Laurie Sherburne and the NHS for
helping at Cabin Fever Festival.
3.0 HEARING OF VISITORS
Laurie Sherburne presented the board with information about the NHS spring trip to
Vancouver, BC in April. The NHS would like to take 2 school vehicles for transportation and
the students will take their own money for food and extras.
4.0 CORRESPONDENCE
The board recognized a letter from the Klickitat County Auditor regarding candidate filing for
board members. Ken BeLieu, Carl Allaway and Brendan Norman are up for re-election in
2015.
5.0 STUDENT REPORT
Mckinzie Wurtz gave the following student report: There will be a blood drive at Trout Lake
School this Friday as part of a senior project, and it is reported that there is a shortage right
now due to cancelled drives on the east coast; in sports, the boys’ basketball team did well
and improved this year from last; the girls’ team had a good season although neither the
boys’ or girls’ teams went to district; homecoming had good reviews for the dance, with a
great turnout for the basketball games from the community, and activities were fun and
organized; track and golf season is coming up soon. Mckinzie Wurtz reported that ASB
meetings were held this morning where they discussed recycling, a healthy option vending
machine, and an improved washing station in the shop.
Carl Allaway asked how the chromebooks are working out for the students. Mckinzie Wurtz
stated that only 3 chromebooks have been broken and repaired and that the students are
using them in almost all of their classes.
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6.0 FINANCIALS
6.1 Doug Dearden presented the financial projections for February 2015. The estimated fund
balance for February is $577,666.
7.0 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
7.1 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Athletic Teams: Steve Allaway presented a sports survey recently taken and there are only 6
girls in grades 7-12 interested in participating in volleyball and there are 23 girls interested in
soccer. Steve Allaway has asked for direction from the board about girls’ fall sports and if a
combine should be pursued with another school or not.
Enrollment is at 212.29 FTE, 222 total students for February 2015.
Levy Update: The Superintendent reported that the levy passed with a 75% majority and that
he appreciates all the support in the community.
K-12 Principal Search: The Superintendent gave the board an outline of the screening/
interview process for the advertised Principal position and stated that there are about 20
applications so far. Doug Dearden reported that there is a strong pool of candidates.
Audit Information: The Superintendent reported that Trout Lake will have a desk audit this
year instead of an on-site audit.
Homecoming/Spirit Week: No report
7.2 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Ken BeLieu gave a report on the legislative session with the biggest issue being able to find
revenue to fund schools.
7.3 FACILITIES REPORT
Doug Dearden stated that 2 HVAC units need to be replaced in the gym this summer. There
are two companies that are working on quotes for this project.
7.4 STUDENT NEEDS
No report
7.5 SMARTER BALANCED TESTING REPORT
Doug Dearden stated that this testing is a new transition which will be done with paper and
pencil this year and that experts are predicting that reading, writing and math passage rates
may be as much as 30% lower on the Smarter Balanced Test.
8.0 CONSENT AGENDA
8.1 BOARD MINUTES
The January 21, 2015 board minutes were presented for approval.
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8.2 VOUCHERS AND PAYROLL
The Superintendent and Business Manager recommend the approval of the following:
General Fund Accounts Payable in the amount of $28,990.21.
ASB Accounts Payable in the amount of $ 6,086.44.
Payroll estimated in the amount of $174,429.
9.0 ACTION
9.1 CONSENT AGENDA
Carl Allaway made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Ken BeLieu seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
9.2 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TRIP
Carl Allaway made a motion to approve the NHS trip overnight to Vancouver, B.C. April 1720, 2015. Ken BeLieu seconded the motion. Motion carried.
9.3 SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS
Carl Allaway made a motion to approve the following supplemental contract:
Kelli Sullivan
Drama Advisor
$1,525.00
Joe Dean seconded the motion. Motion carried.
9.4 CALENDAR FOR 2015-2016
Joe Dean made a motion to approve the school calendar for 2015-2016 as submitted.
BeLieu seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ken
10.0 MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 BOARD ACTION CALENDAR AND CHECKLIST
The board scheduled a work session on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM.
11.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session was held.
Carl Allaway made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM. Ken BeLieu seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
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