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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2015
The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the School
Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Kyle
Barsness, Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger, Patti Hepola, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel.
Excused: Scott Johns. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, J.R. Richardson,
Business Manager and Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1 – Special Board Meeting, February 16, 2015
Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, February 16, 2015
Zimpel moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Item 3 – Kennedy Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Ron Ricketts,
Administrator
Ron Ricketts reported the following:
Kennedy School’s Goal:
 Implementation of MBI
Kennedy’s Transient Population
 Kennedy continues to experience a high transient student population.
 The transient rate for the past three years has been around 33%.
 Since Kennedy’s student population has remained steady at around 300 students, the 33%
transient rate equates to losing around 100 students and gaining 100 new students during
the course of a year.
 Up to today’s date, Kennedy has lost 50 kids and gained 48 kids.
Principal’s Clubs:
 Principal’s Straight “A” Club
 Principal’s Attendance Club
 Principal’s Citizenship Club
Crusader 200 Club
Staff Training:
 Fall Training – October; 2 days in Great Falls
 Winter Training – February; 2 days in Great Falls
 Staff Planning Meetings
 Staff Meetings
 Summer Institute
Kennedy’s Action Plan:
 All staff and students will have the same language and universal for our school.
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Posters were made and hung around the school to remind all staff and students of
expectations.
Revising office referral slips to align with our expectations.
Crusader 200 Club.
Accelerated Reading.
A very special video which shared a message from the Kennedy 6th Graders was shown to the
Trustees. The video recorder was Joe Sullivan. Special guest appearance by Ms. Kerry Lowney,
Kennedy School Counselor, being interviewed by Kadance Dallaserra, Brayden Guidoni, Chris
Sanchez, Madison Skeel and Kelly White.
Note: A complete power point presentation is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference
is made a part of these minutes.
Item 4 – Update on Student Art Month – Mike Kujawa
Mike Kujawa presented a power point presentation regarding Youth Art Month. Note: A
complete power point presentation is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made a
part of these minutes.
Art Shows with BHS Student Art will be held at the following:
 March – Venus Coffee Shop - “Student Art Show”
 April – IBRC (Imagine Butte Resource Center) – “Sara Mirabdolbaughi Memorial Youth
Art Exhibit”
 May – St. James Physical Therapy Department “Flash Light Photography”
 May – Head Frame Distillery Advanced Photo Show “Butte – The Good, The Bad, The
Ugly”
Item 5 – Update from BHS Student Representative
Erin reported the following:
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Winter activities and winter sports have recently ended:
o State swimmers set school records
o Lee Cannon, BHS Wrestling Champion
o Reading Outloud had finalists from BHS
Juniors
o Boys and Girls State applications are due and the selection will be made within
the next few weeks.
o Prom will be held at the Front Street Station on Wednesday, April 1st.
Suicide Prevention Program will be going into two classrooms in the District to present.
Eddie McClafferty is presenting HB374 which would require teachers to have suicide
prevention training to renew.
Exchange Club and ACE Scholarship Banquets will be held this month.
TASC is sponsoring the annual drug free party at the Butte Family YMCA on St.
Patrick’s Day from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
TIP will be held on Friday for 8th grade students at East Middle School.
Banquet for National Science Honor Society will be held next week with Dr. MulcaireJones as Guest Speaker.
Item 6 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda
Mr. Corey Gransbery, Parent, Volunteer, Coach
Mr. Gransbery spoke to the Board in regard to the importance of hiring the right people.
Note: A copy of Mr. Gransbery’s letter is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is
made a part of these minutes.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 7 – Consent Agenda
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Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (February 2015)
Page #6
PAYROLL RECAP
MONTH: FEBRUARY 2015
DATE: MARCH 2, 2015
FUND
TOTALS
GRAND
TOTAL
ELEMENTARY GENERAL
ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION
FOOD SERVICE
ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT
ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION
FUND
MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES
HIGH GENERAL
HIGH TRANSPORTATION
HIGH RETIREMENT
HIGH ADULT EDUCATION
HIGH SICK LEAVE
BUS ACTIVITY
HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
FUND
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
$1,281,114.60
$57,518.63
$58,584.64
$187,835.53
$1,281,114.60
$57,518.63
$58,584.64
$187,835.53
$1,542.87
$7,018.09
$639,707.46
$29,360.28
$91,940.69
$4,628.63
$415.69
$10,576.42
$1,542.87
$7,018.09
$639,707.46
$29,360.28
$91,940.69
$4,628.63
$415.69
$10,576.42
$1,017.16
$269,755.70
$1,017.16
$269,755.70
TOTAL CLAIMS (400)
GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH
$2,641,016.39
$2,641,016.39
$2,641,016.39
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CLAIMS RECAP
MONTH: FEBRUARY 2015
DATE: MARCH 2, 2015
FUND
ELEMENTARY GENERAL
ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION
FOOD SERVICE
ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION
MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES
COBRA
HIGH GENERAL
HIGH TRANSPORTATION
ACTIVITY BUS
CO-CURRICULAR
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
TOTALS
$170,961.36
$17,354.98
$78,267.06
$500.00
$144,128.21
$19,528.48
$67,525.67
$9,644.63
$440.00
$17,146.42
$56,830.82
REIMBURSEMENTS GRAND TOTAL
$105.60
$77.30
$496.66
$170,855.76
$17,354.98
$78,189.76
$500.00
$144,128.21
$19,528.48
$67,029.01
$9,644.63
$440.00
$17,146.42
$56,830.82
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TOTAL CLAIMS (400)
LESS REIMBURSEMENTS
GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH
$582,327.63
$679.56
$581,648.07
$679.56
$581,648.07
Note: A complete and detailed listing of the Payroll and Claims Warrants, Budget Transfers and
Revenue Reports is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these
minutes.
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Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (February 2015)
Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (January 2015)
Travel Requests
o Steve Maloney to Anaheim, CA on May 6-10, 2015 to attend the BPA National
Conference. $1,592.59 from the Carl Perkins Grant.
o Mike Kujawa, River Newman and Diana Kujawa to Seattle, WA on April 21-26,
2015 to attend Art Trek 2015. Substitute costs to be paid from BHS general fund.
All other expenses through fundraising.
o John Metz, Wes Peters, and Kyle Barsness to Las Vegas, NV on June 22-24, 2015
to attend the National Conference on School Discipline. $4,455.00 to be paid
through BHS general fund.
o Mollie Keeley, Jennifer Luoma, Amy Guldseth and Jennifer Liva to New York,
NY on June 21-27, 2015 to attend the Lucy Calkins Writing Institute. $10,140.00
to be paid from the Striving Readers Grant.
o Gayle Clark to Las Vegas, NV on April 13-18, 2015 to attend the Edulog Training
Conference. $2,145.00 to be paid from the Transportation Fund.
Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Recused: Trustee Barsness
PERSONNEL
Item 8 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – March 16, 2015 - Therese McClafferty
BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT
March 16, 2015
Name
Effective
Assignment/Location
03/17/15
Substitute Food Service, PG
Monitor
Substitute Cleaner, FS, PG &
Bus Monitor
Substitute Summer Engineer
Substitute Cleaner, FS, PG &
Bus Monitor
Cook’s Helper, 3 hrs, BHS
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Bus Driver
Substitute Classroom Monitor
Substitute Classroom Monitor
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Dana Bane-Parsons
James Duran
03/17/15
Roger Hardin
Kenneth Krum
03/17/15
03/17/15
Kenneth Lochrie
Erica Martin
Clay Parson
Lesia Hahn-Tretheway
Louise Thomson
03/17/15
02/24/15
03/17/15
02/04/15
03/17/15
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Kasi Hepola
03/11/15 – 06/15/15
Adult Ed/Alternative Secretary, BHCC
TRANSFER:
Vanessa Belisario
03/09/15
Cook’s Helper, 3.5 hrs, West to
Head Cook, 8 hrs, West
RETIREMENT:
Barbara Conavad
08/24/15
Cook’s Helper, 4 hrs, West
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RESIGNATION:
Adilene Hanson
05/29/15
Elementary Secretary, Emerson
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Ashley Johnson
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Ben Morris
03/09/15 – 06/08/15 Temporary Math Teacher, BHS
Intermittent through 6/8/15
Elementary Music Teacher,
District
SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Kelly Jo Thatcher
RESIGNATION:
Colleen Browne
Shyla Reed
03/17/15 – 06/05/15
12/18/14
02/17/15
Volunteer, Elementary Sports
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
ADDITION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST:
Jonathan Blake Cohlhepp
03/17/15
Cody Haagenson
03/17/15
Betty Miller
03/17/15
Zimpel moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Wold, motion carried. Recused:
Trustee Hepola.
Item 9 – Approval of Driver Education Director Contract – Therese McClafferty
Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the annual contract for the Driver Education
Director, John Metz.
Ms. McClafferty stated that per the Teamster Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Director is
paid a stipend of $7,500.00 for the 2015 program which has two sessions available to students.
The sessions will run from approximately May 18th through July 30, 2015.
Wold moved to approved, second by Zimpel, motion carried.
Item 10 – Approval to Restructure the Strength and Conditioning Program at Butte High
School – Chuck Merrifield
Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval to restructure the Strength and Conditioning
Program at Butte High School. The position of Football/Strength and Conditioning Coach is
divided into three stipends: Football, Strength and Conditioning during the school year, and
Strength and Conditioning during the summer. Currently Arie Grey holds this position.
Mr. Merrifield stated that the restructure would consist of the following:
o Arie Grey will be named Head Football Coach
o Arie Grey will be hired for one of the Strength and Conditioning positions
o Hire a second Strength and Conditioning Coach
o Eliminate the Strength and Conditioning position during the school year
o Schedule Strength and Conditioning for freshmen through seniors during regularly
scheduled school (weight training) classes.
Zimpel moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried.
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Item 11 – Approval to Hire School Psychologists to Work During the Month of August
2015 – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to hire up to three school psychologists to work during
the month of August in preparation for the OPI monitoring of special education files.
The additional hours will be paid from the IDEA grant.
Hepola moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried.
Item 12 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for the E.S.Y. (Extended School Year) Speech
Program – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the E.S.Y. (Extended School
Year) speech program. The program is the summer Chitter Chatter program and will be funded
through the IDEA grant.
Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 13 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for the Elementary, Middle and High School
Extended School Year Staff – Kathy Cannon
Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the elementary, middle and
high school extended school year staff.
Ms. Cannon stated that the actual number of positions hired will be based on enrollment and will
be funded through the IDEA grant.
Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried.
Item 14 – Trustee Resolution Calling for an Election – Elementary District – J.R.
Richardson
J.R. Richardson stated that it is the District’s statutory obligation to call for an Election in the
Elementary District for one (1) trustee for a one-year term; one (1) trustee for a two-year term;
and two (2) trustees each for a three-year term on May 5, 2015.
Mr. Richardson stated that there is a section in the Resolution authorizing himself, as election
administrator, to cancel the election if the number of candidates is less than or equal to the
number of positions open. The deadline to file is March 26, 2015.
Hepola moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.
Item 15 – Trustee Resolution Calling for an Election – High School District – J.R.
Richardson
J.R. Richardson stated that it is the District’s statutory obligation to call for an Election in the
High School District for one (1) trustee for a three-year term on May 5, 2015.
Mr. Richardson stated that there is a section in the Resolution authorizing himself, as election
administrator, to cancel the election if the number of candidates is less than or equal to the
number of positions open. The deadline to file is March 26, 2015.
Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried.
Item 16 – Trustee Resolution Setting Mill Levy Amounts – Elementary District – J.R.
Richardson
J. R. Richardson stated that the purpose of the Election is for approval of additional levies in the
amount of $55,000.00, approximately 1.08 mills to operate and maintain the elementary district
for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Mr. Richardson shared that the mill levy ballot has to be set by April 9th; but this amount is the
worst case scenario for taxpayers and would give the District the maximum budget authority.
Mr. Richardson reported that 1.08 mills on a $100,000.00 home would be $1.41; $150,000.00 $2.12 and $200,000.00 - $2.83.
Barsness moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 17 – East Middle School Travel Club to New York, NY – May 2016
Larry Driscoll stated that there has been a long legacy through Earth Shuttle for the last 25 years
and now the travel club would like to explore New York, NY in the spring of 2016; possibly
making this an annual event. Group leader Melissa Riley and Coordinators Rochelle Ryan and
Cori MacMillan are teachers at East Middle School.
Substitute costs will be paid through the elementary general fund but all other costs will be paid
by fundraising.
Ferguson moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.
Item 18 – Approval of Request from Butte Central to Change the Scheduling Priority on
the Use of Field #3 at Stodden Park – Chuck Merrifield
Chuck Merrifield presented a proposal from Butte Central requesting to change the scheduling
priority on the use of Field #3 at Stodden Park. The Butte School District, and the City of
Butte/Silver Bow are currently under an MOU agreement which states that BHS will have first
right to schedule all fields at Stodden Park through 2018.
Mr. Merrifield stated that the request to the Board is to enter into talks with Butte Central in
regard to their request; but it is up to the Board to decide whether or not to change the current
arrangement between Butte School District and Butte/Silver Bow.
Trustee Ferguson stated that Butte Central wants one of three fields, but the existing MOU ends
in 2018. Mr. Ferguson shared that Butte School District should get, at least, 1/3 of the costs if
they are given one field.
Steve Stosich commended the Board on efforts at Stodden Park and thanked all for their
commitment over the last three years on the improvements.
Mr. Stosich stated that BHS could get along with two of the three fields; but would suggest
offering field #2 to Butte Central.
Chairperson Boston asked if there have been conflicts with scheduling in the past between BHS
and Butte Central.
Chuck Merrifield stated that there have been scheduling conflicts in the past, but they have been
able to work them out. BHS has the first priority of schedule, as stated in the MOU.
Trustee Zimpel asked if there are damages on the field while being used; who is responsible for
the costs of repair.
Chuck Merrifield stated that the County is responsible for upkeep, but it depends on the damage.
Superintendent Jonart stated that the request tonight would only allow that Butte School District
and Butte Central begin talks on the proposal.
J.R. Richardson stated that it would be in the best interest of both parties to have an agreement in
writing stating specific dates of when payments are due and also which fund the money would be
deposited; so as to clarify how this money would be used for softball.
Mr. Stosich also suggested that language be included in agreement to allow BHS all three fields
during the times in the spring that they have all been needed in the past for tourneys.
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Wold made a motion to allow Chuck Merrifield to enter into talks with Butte Central with an
amendment made to the original request of use of Field #3 to use of “a” field. Second by
Ferguson, so moved.
Mike Foley stated that Butte Central lost their use of the Copper Mountain Park fields to the
American Legion.
Mr. Foley shared that he hopes that the money received from Butte Central for the use of the
field would go towards:
o Pitching area
o Batting area (this area needs fencing to keep kids out and protect it)
o Bleachers (these need to be retrofitted to be up to code)
Mr. Foley requested that the Board consider re-establishing the softball committee.
Item 19 – Approval to Solicit a Contract with Under Armour to Provide Uniforms for
Butte High School Activities – Chuck Merrifield
Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval to solicit a contract between Butte School District
#1, in conjunction with Universal Athletics, and Under Armour.
Mr. Merrifield stated that there are many benefits to an exclusive contract with Under Armour;
i.e., cash back opportunities and fundraising opportunities.
Barsness moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.
Item 20 – Approval to Apply for a Second Food Corps Member – Kurt Marthaller
Kurt Marthaller requested Board approval to apply for a second Food Corps member.
Mr. Marthaller stated that if our application is selected, the District would commit $5,000.00 to
host the second member. In partnership with NCAT, one member can continue to focus on
garden and nutrition in the schools. The second member could focus their service on improving
the school menus as well as the garden and nutrition education components of Food Corps.
Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried.
Items 21 & 22 – Approval of Grant Application and Awards
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Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to Whittier Elementary School in the
Amount of $500.00 – J.P. Gallagher
Ferguson moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.
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Labels for Education Grand Stand Sweepstakes to Whittier Elementary School in
the Amount of $1,000.00 – J.P. Gallagher
Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Zimpel, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:33
p.m.
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Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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