1/12/2015 – BHCSD#2 – School Board Minutes
Big Horn County School District #2
School Board Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2015
7:00 PM
Board Room
Call to Order
Chairman Bruce Jolley called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Board Present
Dan Anderson, Tracy Beal, Marianne Grant, Hans Hawley, Bruce Jolley, Danny
Jolley, Rebecca Moncur. Dr. Rick Woodford, Business Manager Lane BlackPartridge were present for the entire meeting. Board Secretary Cheryl Bowers
and Student Council Representative Nash Jolley were present for the open
session.
Visitors
Patti Carpenter from the Lovell Chronicle was present.
Admin Present
Doug Hazen, Nancy Cerroni, Jeanette Ohman, Scott O’Tremba, and Cheri
Hoffman.
Agenda Approval
The motion to accept the Consent Agenda, the minutes of the December 8, 2014,
Regular School Board Meeting and the Executive Session; the District and
Special Account bills was made by Hans with Tracy making the second. The
motion carried.
Recognitions
On behalf of the match officials, Mysen McArthur was presented with the
WHSAA Good Sportsmanship Award for his exemplary conduct and good
sportsmanship and positive attitude shown during the Torrington vs. Lovell Boys
Basketball game held on December 19, 2014. The referees said Mr. McArthur
hustled on the floor at all times, he showed great respect for the game, his
coaches, game officals and fans. Mysen has a very positive attitude no matter if
things were going his way or not.
Mr. O’Tremba reported that we had two (2) Lovell High School Football players
nominated for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award. Coach
Hazen nominated two (2) of his football players for the award from the Wyoming
chapter of the National Football Foundation. Those two (2) student-athletes were
Zeke Collins and Cade Bischoff. Two finalists from the University of Wyoming
and each of the five (5) high school classifications will be honored at the 21st
Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet held on Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Each finalist will receive a National Football Foundation plaque and a $1,200
scholarship to the school of their choice. The top Scholar-Athlete will be given
an additional $1,200. The names of the finalists will be inscribed at the College
Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Zeke and Cade were both present to
accept this award.
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High School Principal, Scott O’Tremba recognized Cole Moncur as Student of
the Month for January. Cole was nominated by High School Student Council
Sponsor, Katie Hernandez. Cole is assertive, receptive and has a great
personality. Cole is a senior this year and was present at the meeting to accept his
certificate and t-shirt. Cole’s parents, Rebecca and Mikel Moncur were both
present at the meeting.
Middle School Principal Doug Hazen recognized Meyja McArthur as the
December Student of the Month for the Middle School and was presented with a
certificate and t-shirt. Meyja was nominated by Middle School Social Studies
teacher, Bob Geiser. Meyja is an 8th grader this year. Meyja and her parents, Jen
and Mel McArthur were present at the meeting.
Monthly Focus
The Monthly Focus for January was on the AdvancED Standard 3 – Indicators
3.7-3.12.
Dr. Woodford presented the AdvancED Standard 3 Indicators and discussed the
self-assessment ratings for each one.
Reports
1. Student Achievement – AdvancED Stakeholder Surveys – Nancy Cerroni
shared with the Board the results of the AdvancED Stakeholder Survey. She
gave a handout and had a video presentation.
2.
Leadership Governance/Board Committees –
The Board reviewed the Leadership Governance Policies 1.1-1.9 and Section
2.11 (Board-Superintendent Relationships).
3. Student Council - Student Council Representative, Nash Jolley reported on
Macy’s National ‘Believe’ Day, where English classes participated in the
letters to Santa for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. As of this meeting Nash did
not know the amount of money raised. Nash reported on the upcoming
Lovell High School Wish Week in February.
4. Administrator’s/Supervisor’s Report – Lovell High School Principal Scott
O’Tremba gave a report to the Board on the High School Professional
Development Plan and the activities that his staff is involved in.
Old Business
Policy JLG
Policy JLG (Homeless Children) was presented on second and final reading. This
policy was presented on first reading at the December meeting. The proposed
amendments will bring this policy in alignment with federal requirements. The
additional language was taken directly from a WDE document that the District
used for a recent desk audit of our Federal Programs.
Dan made the motion to approve policy JLG (Homeless Children) on second and
final reading. The motion was seconded by Rebecca. The motion passed.
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Policy JKA
Policy JKA (Supervision of Student Behavior and Corporal Discipline) was
presented for second and final reading. This policy was presented on first reading
at the December meeting. The policy committee reviewed this policy and
proposed that the Board repeal it from Board Policy. Although the use of
corporal punishment is legal in Wyoming, the use of such disciplinary action is
likely to subject teachers and/or principals to public ridicule and potential civil
action.
The motion to repeal from Board Policy, Policy JKA (Supervision of Student
Behavior and Corporal Discipline) was made by Tracy with Marianne making
the second. The motion was unanimous; motion carried.
Policy JJAB
Policy JJAB (Limited Open Forum) The policy committee met to discuss the
pros and cons of adopting a limited open forum policy governing student clubs.
With an open forum policy, this would permit students to form clubs and meet on
campus during the lunch hour or other specified times. On a vote of 5-2, the
committee’s recommendation was to adopt the alternate Policy JJAB (Limited
Open Forums). Policy Committee Chairman, Hans Hawley gave a report to the
Board and the recommendation. Chairman Jolley entertained a motion to adopt
the limited open forum policy, no one made a motion. The existing Closed
Forum Policy will remain. Under the existing policy, only Board approved
student organizations can meet on campus for purposes directly connected to the
curriculum and sponsored by school staff.
New Business
Board Code of
Ethics
The Board reviewed the Code of Ethics and signed them. Cheryl will keep them
on file in the District Office.
Roberts Rules
of Orders Revised
The motion was made by Dan to adopt Roberts Rules of Orders Revised.
The motion was seconded by Tracy. The motion passed.
Establish Regular
Meetings
The motion was made by Rebecca to establish the regular School Board meetings
on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the District
Office Board Room, except for the July when the Annual Budget Hearing is held.
The motion was seconded by Hans; motion passed.
Board Committees
The appointments are as follows:
i. BOCES Representative (Community Ed)
1. 2014 – Marianne, Hans and Dan (Chair decided by BOCES)
2. 2015 – Marianne, Hans and Danny Jolley (Chair decided by
BOCES)
ii. Building and Facilities
a. 2014 – Chair: Tracy, Bruce and Rebecca
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Banks of Depository
b. 2015 – Chair: Tracy, Bruce and Rebecca
Finance
a. 2014 – Chair: Judy, Bruce and Tracy
b. 2015 – Chair: Dan Anderson, Bruce and Tracy
NWBOCES Representative
a. 2014 – Hans
b. 2015 – Hans
Recreation Board Representative
a. 2014 – Rep: Marianne with Hans as an alternate
b. 2015 – Rep and Alternate: Bruce with Danny Jolley as Alternate
Policy Committee
a. 2014 Members – Chair: Hans, Marianne and Judy
b. 2015 Members – Chair, Hans, Marianne, and Danny Jolley
The Board annually approves Banks of Depository for district funds.
There were no changes being recommended from last year.
Business Manager, Lane Black-Partridge stated the Bank of
Depositories:
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Bank of Lovell – Major Maintenance, Debt Service, and
Depreciation Reserve
Big Horn Federal – Activity Fund
First Bank of Wyoming – General Fund, Lunch Account, Payroll
Account, Federal Programs Account, and Insurance Account
Dan made the motion to accept the recommendations for the Banks of
Depository. The motion was seconded by Marianne. The motion carried.
Resignations/
Retirements
Elementary Principal, Cheri Hoffman submitted her letter of intent to retire at the
end of the current school year, effective June 12, 2015.
The motion to accept Cheri Hoffman’s retirement at the end of this current
school year, effective June 12, 2015 was made by Dan. The motion was seconded
by Danny. The motion was unanimous; motion passed.
Superintendent Woodford and Chairman Bruce Jolley expressed their
appreciation to Cheri for her dedication to the students of our School District.
Hires
Amanda Walker was recommended for the position of LHS Language Arts
Teacher.
Dan made the motion to hire Amanda Walker as LHS Language Arts Teacher.
The motion was seconded by Hans. All members voted yes; motion carried.
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With the hiring of Amanda Walker, LHS English teacher, Carissa Camp will now
move to the position of District Instructional Facilitator/Media Supervisor as
approved last spring.
James Hobbs was recommended as LMS Assistant Track Coach.
Marianne made the motion to approve James Hobbs as LMS Asst. Track Coach,
pending PTSB certification. The motion was seconded by Dan; motion passed.
Executive Session
The Board recessed the regular meeting at 8:44 P.M. to go into executive session
to discuss the Superintendent’s contract which exceeds the public’s right to
know.
The Board went into Executive Session at 8:53 P.M. and came out of session at
9:56 P.M. and resumed the regular meeting.
Superintendent
Contract
The Board offered Superintendent Rick Woodford a two (2) year contract.
The motion to approve the two (2) year contract for Superintendent Rick
Woodford was made by Rebecca. The motion was seconded by Tracy. The
motion was unanimous; motion passed.
Adjournment
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 P.M.
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Bruce Jolley, Chairman
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Cheryl Bowers, Recorder