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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 19, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 19th 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 (by phone). Absent: Trustee 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 – Regular Board Meeting, December 15, 2014 Hepola moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 2 – Hillcrest Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Susan Johnson, Administrator Susan Johnson reported the following: Hillcrest Reading Goal

Hillcrest will score a 5% gain in its overall Dibels Proficiency Level as measured by the Dibels.

Hillcrest will score a 92% proficient on the Spring MAP Reading Test with an increase of 4% from the 2013 MAP scores.

Hillcrest Math Goal For the 2014-2015 school year, Hillcrest will score 86% proficient on the Spring MAP

Math test with and increase of 5% from the 2014 MAP scores. Why We Work So Hard

The No Child Left Behind Law mandates the following: o All students must score proficient or advanced on the 2014-15 Smarter Balanced

Math and Reading Assessment. Hillcrest MontCas Scores 2012-13

Reading (Overall) 97% o Economically Disadvantaged 93%

Math (Overall) 89% o Economically Disadvantaged 81%

Hillcrest Writing Goal Hillcrest students in grades 5th and 6th improved their writing skills by 25% according to

My Access. Our goal is to further implement the writing curriculum. MBI Goal

100% of our students will know and understand the universal expectations of the school upon completion of the MBI training.

Universal Expectations: o Be ready o Be responsible o Be respectful

Item 3 – Update from BHS Student Representative None

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Item 4 – Update on School Boundary Recommendations – Brenda Miner, Brett Huntsman and Pat Kissell, Administrators Note: A complete copy of the presentation is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes. Trustee Ferguson stated that the review and recommendations for the boundary changes have been awesome and thanked Jim O’Neill, Judy Jonart and Brett Huntsman. Trustee Wold thanked the members of the committee for their hard work and stated that the goals are right in trying to reduce the time that students are on the bus and also to reduce the number of students in classrooms. Pat Kissell stated that the committee would like to bring forward these changes for approval at the February board meeting. Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Item 6 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (December 2014)

Page #6 PAYROLL RECAP

MONTH: DECEMBER 2014

DATE: JANUARY 7, 2015

FUND TOTALS GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL FUND $1,273,826.48 $1,273,826.48 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $56,997.73 $56,997.73 FOOD SERVICE $57,853.44 $57,853.44 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $188,054.09 $188,054.09 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $17,875.37 $17,875.37 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $6,766.61 $6,766.61 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $1,959.16 $1,959.16 HIGH GENERAL FUND $639,495.10 $639,495.10 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $29,169.52 $29,169.52 HIGH RETIREMENT $91,460.30 $91,460.30 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.13 $4,576.13 HIGH SICK LEAVE $1,771.62 $1,771.62 BUS ACTIVITY $5,067.57 $5,067.57 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FUND $1,157.90 $1,157.90 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $266,505.24 $266,505.24

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,642,536.26 $2,642,536.26 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $2,642,536.26

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Page # 5 CLAIMS RECAP

MONTH: DECEMBER 2014

DATE: JANUARY 7, 2015

FUND TOTALS REIMBUSEMENTSGRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $145,298.00 $17.00 $145,281.00 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $22,368.17 $22,368.17 FOOD SERVICE $50,811.67 $164.30 $50,647.37 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,660.00 $1,660.00 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $243,397.99 $145.00 $243,252.99 COBRA $19,814.81 $19,814.81 HIGH GENERAL $75,632.34 $123.56 $75,508.78 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $11,334.96 $11,334.96 ACTIVITY BUS $400.00 $400.00 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $63,274.43 $63,274.43

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $633,992.37 $449.86 $633,542.51 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $449.86 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $633,542.51

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.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (December 2014) Travel Requests

o Ron Ricketts and JP Gallagher to Long Beach, California on June 30-July 2, 2015 to attend the National Elementary Principal’s Convention

o Arie Grey and Coaching Staff to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on February 27-28, 2015 to attend the Parker Toyota Coaching Clinic

Hepola moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 7 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – January 15, 2015 - Therese McClafferty

BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT

January 19, 2015

Name Effective Assignment/Location

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Alva Hanley 01/20/15 Food Service, Cook’s Helper 3.0, East Nancy Henderson 01/20/15 FS, Cook’s Helper, Mex. Line 3.0, BHS Barbara Fink 01/20/15 Substitute Food Service, Monitor, Clerical Renee Keith 01/01/15 Sp Ed Monitor 6.5 hrs, BHS Robert Lockett 01/08/15 Temp. Cleaner, Mgt.

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Leary/West Aretta Seymour 01/20/15 Food Service, Cook’s Helper 3.5, East Mary Kate Staley 02/02/15 Substitute Clerical RESIGNATION: Judith Brannigan 01/05/15 Food Service, Cook’s Helper, 3 East Nancy Henderson 01/19/15 Food Service, Cook’s Helper, 3.5 East Renee Keith 12/31/14 Sp Ed Monitor 6.0 hrs, BHS Mary Kate Staley 01/30/15 District Receptionist RETIREMENT AMENDED DATE: William Pickett 08/31/15 Engineer, BHCC CERTIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Anthony Hoffman 01/05/15 - 06/08/15 Temp. Social Studies Teacher, BHS EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Becky Burke 01/31/15 - 02/16/15 3rd Grade Teacher, Emerson Terry Hauser 12/20/14 - 03/31/15 Special Ed, Adaptive PE, BHCC SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Tami Farabee 01/20/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer, BHS T.J. Harrington 01/20/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach Amanda Kreig 12/17/14 - 03/31/15 Co-Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Kody Lane 02/01/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer Tennis Coach, BHS Kali McCloskey 02/01/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer Softball Coach, BHS Charlie Merrifield 02/01/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer Track Coach, BHS Kyle Stenson 01/20/15 - 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach RESIGNATION: Heidi Grey 01/08/15 Assistant Track Coach, BHS ADDITION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST: Sadie Booth 01/20/15

Kristi Brothers 01/20/15 Jake Buckley 01/20/15 Katrina Clary 01/20/15

Matthew Doble 01/20/15 John Flammand 01/20/15 Josephine Foley 02/10/15 Abigayle Murray 01/20/15 Katie Peaslee 01/20/15 Mark Smith 01/20/15 Taelor Ungerman 01/20/15 Wold moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 8 – Approval of Amended Project Aware Employment Contracts – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty reported that at the December board meeting, the Board approved contracts for the newly hired employees for the Project Aware Program. Those contracts were computed using a monthly rate, but need to be computed based on a daily rate.

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Ms. McClafferty requested Board approval of the amended employment contracts using the daily rate for the term January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 9 – Approval of Grant Application to Lowe’s Toolbox for Education to Install a Watering System at the East Middle School Garden – Larry Driscoll Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of a grant application to Lowe’s Toolbox for Education which will be used to install a watering system at the East garden this summer. The watering system would conserve water, improve crop production and promote sustainability of this garden. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of Grant Application to Century Link Teachers and Technology to Implement VD1 at East Middle School – Larry Driscoll Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of a grant application to Century Link Teachers and Technology to implement VD1 in the middle school during the 2015-16 school year. The grant funding would go towards the purchase of hardware, as well as training for teachers. Hepola moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval of Grant Application and Award with Town Pump Charitable Foundation for the 2014 Adopt-a-Family Program in the Amount of $1,000.00 – Larry Driscoll Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of a grant application and award from Town Pump Charitable Foundation for the 2014 Adopt-a-Family Program. The grant of $1,000.00 was award to East Middle School to buy Christmas presents for needy students. This was coordinated by Laurie Rossberg and the East Middle School Student Council. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval of Grant Application to Century Link Teachers and Technology for the Math and Foreign Language Departments at Butte High School to Purchase Two (2) Mobile Laptop Labs – John Metz In John Metz’ absence, Judy Jonart requested Board approval of a grant application to Century Link Teachers and Technology for the Math and Foreign Language Departments at Butte High School to purchase two mobile laptop labs. Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and JMG (Jobs for Montana Graduates) - Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of the Agreement between Butte School District #1 and JMG for the purpose of establishing a cooperative effort of the JMG comprehensive model at Butte High School and the Butte High Career Center. Butte School District provides $5,000.00 per year in support to operate the JMG program. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of Amended Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year – Ann Boston, Chairperson Ann Boston requested Board approval of the amended Board of Trustees regular meeting calendar for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Chairperson Boston explained that the only change was to move the agenda setting time from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 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, Scott Johns, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. 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, January 19, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, January 19, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 3 – Butte High Career Center Presentation with Recognitions – Kathy Cannon, Director Kathy Cannon reported the following:

By the end of the 2014/15 school year, Butte High Career Center will have implemented Tier I the MBI process.

By the end of the 2014/15 school year, Butte High Career Center’s leadership team will complete Tier II training.

By the end of the 2014/15 school year, Butte School District will have a district MANDT trainer.

By the end of the 2014/15 school year, all para-educators will be trained in MANDT. By the end of 2015/16, all special education teachers will be trained in MANDT.

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 – Recognition of Margaret Leary Elementary for the Blue Ribbon Nomination Chairperson Boston recognized Brett Huntsman and Margaret Leary Elementary for receiving the Blue Ribbon nomination. Ms. Boston thanked Mr. Huntsman and his staff for their hard work and dedication to Butte School District #1. Item 5 – Update from BHS Student Representative None Item 6 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None

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CONSENT AGENDA Item 7 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (January 2015)


MONTH: JANUARY 2015

DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,286,518.05 $1,286,518.05 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $49,749.66 $49,749.66 FOOD SERVICE $47,123.91 $47,123.91 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $185,960.61 $185,960.61 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,525.37 $1,525.37 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $6,847.04 $6,847.04 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $387.74 $387.74 HIGH GENERAL $654,443.57 $654,443.57 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $25,587.58 $25,587.58 HIGH RETIREMENT $101,553.94 $101,553.94 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.13 $4,576.13 HIGH SICK LEAVE $193.86 $193.86 BUS ACTIVITY $7,416.30 $7,416.30 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FUND $1,087.65 $1,087.65 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $262,508.95 $262,508.95



MONTH: JANUARY 2015

DATE: FEBRUARY 2015

FUND TOTALS REIMBURSEMENTS GRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $213,654.78 $1,665.82 $211,988.96 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $8,111.23 $8,111.23 FOOD SERVICE $85,326.38 $227.33 $85,099.05 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $2,540.46 $2,540.46 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $282,543.89 $282,543.89

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COBRA $20,443.84 $20,443.84 HIGH GENERAL $180,835.65 $832.92 $180,002.73 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $4,623.15 $4,623.15 ACTIVITY BUS $487.00 $487.00 CO-CURRICULAR $84,526.32 $84,526.32 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $45,380.55 $45,380.55

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $928,473.25 $2,726.07 $925,747.18 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $2,726.07 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $925,747.18


Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (January 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (November-December 2014) Travel Requests

o Ted Farrabee and Tami Farabee to Spokane, WA on February 19-21, 2015 to attend the INB Performing Arts Center with the Butte High B-Sharps.

Granger moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 8 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – February 16, 2015 - Therese McClafferty


AMENDED February 16, 2015

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Adam Barnett 03/02/15 Cook’s Helper/Server, 3 hrs, EMS Aaryn Hayden 03/02/15 District Receptionist Breauna Hemphill 03/02/15 Special Ed. Monitor, 6 hrs, BHS Susan Hossfeld 03/02/15 - 06/05/15 Temp. Cleaner, Mgt. Leary/West Bob Lockett 03/02/15 Cleaner, Hillcrest/West Pat Regan 03/02/15 Bus Driver, Transportation

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Kathy Bruno 02/03/15 - 04/28/15 Bus Driver, Transportation Quinten Hoff 01/12/15 - 04/06/15 Bus Driver, Transportation

TRANSFER: Kim LaBuff 02/09/15 Cleaner, Hillcrest/West to Cleaner, BHS

TERMINATION: Ronda Cherry 12/15/14 Bus Driver, Transportation

RESIGNATION: Aaryn Hayden 02/27/15 Server, 3 hrs., Mgt. Leary Bob Lockett 02/27/15 Substitute Cleaner & Temp. Cleaner, Mgt. Leary/West

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Evelyn Mihalovic 02/06/15 Cleaner, BHS Pat Regan 02/27/15 Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Cindy Robertson 03/06/15 Head Cook, 8 hrs., West Karen Starcevich 01/22/15 Cook’s Helper, 3 hr., BHS

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Sheri Foley 02/17/15 – 03/31/15 Temp. Sp Ed/Adaptive PE Teacher, BHCC LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Sylvia Carpenter 02/05/15 - 04/30/15 Special Ed/Self-Contained, EMS

RESIGNATION: Liza Dennehy 01/26/15 Math Teacher, BHS

RETIREMENT: Michael Anderson 06/08/15 Elem/Physical Education, District Larry Boksich 06/08/15 8th Grade Social Studies, East Richard Hawe 06/30/15 PE/Health, East Colleen Lavelle 06/08/15 English, BHS Julia O’Gara 06/08/15 5th Grade, Mgt. Leary Janet Pascoe 06/08/15 8th Grade Math, East Amanda Peterson 06/08/15 8th Grade Social Studies, East Douglass Ruffier 06/08/15 English, BHS

SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Gwenn Abbott 03/02/15 Assistant Track Coach, BHS Chris Alexander 03/02/15 Assistant Track Coach, BHS Brian Anderson 02/17/15 – 03/27/15 Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach, EMS George Mike Foley 04/01/15 Track Coach, EMS Randy Miller 04/01/15 Track Coach, EMS Paul Miranda 02/17/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach Dave Susanj 03/02/15 Assistant Track Coach, BHS Daniel Trudnowski 02/17/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach Clinton VanBlaricom 02/17/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach

ADDITION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST: Brandan Barnett 02/17/15 Ivy Bright 02/17/15 Heather Fleming 02/17/15 Henry Jeffery Jensen 02/17/15 Elizabeth Larson 02/17/15 Kathryn Ousley 02/17/15 Victoria Strauss 02/17/15 Wold moved to approve the PAR (with amendments in red) as presented, second by Barsness, motion carried.

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Item 9 – Personnel Action Report (Separate) – Therese McClafferty Trustee Zimpel requested to close meeting for discussion of personnel matter. Closed: 5:16 p.m. Re-opened: 5:35 p.m. Wold moved to approve PAR as presented, second by Granger, motion carried unanimously. Trustee Hepola recused herself from voting. Item 10 – Approval of Service Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and Frontline Technologies – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested board approval of a service agreement between Butte School District #1 and Frontline Technologies for a one-year subscription to AppliTrack, an on-line recruiting, selection and file management system. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval to Reinstate the Payroll Bookkeeper Position to its Original Eight Hour Workday – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to reinstate the Payroll Bookkeeper position to its original workday that consisted of a maximum of eight hours per day. The position was reduced from an eight hour position to a seven and one-half hour workday in 2013. Payroll schedules have been significantly impacted with the implementation of direct deposit services and the increase in the workday would definitely benefit the Butte School District and its employees. Trustee Ferguson asked how direct deposit has impacted the workload. J.R. Richardson provided a handout of the timesheet schedule for 2014-2015 and the deadline schedule for timesheets, submission dates for direct deposit and pay dates. Note: A complete copy of this handout is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made a part of these minutes. Mr. Richardson stated that this is the initial step in reclassification of the payroll bookkeeper hours back to 8 hours per day. Richardson shared that there are two more things that need to be done:

1. Board needs to look at reclassifying this position outside of the Step C category in the contract; and

2. Board needs to look at making changes to the contract language that would be more accommodating to payroll.

Trustee Wold stated that after visiting with Mr. Richardson; it was realized that the payroll process is much more complicated that what she had envisioned; i.e., contracts, substitutes, etc. Mr. Richardson shared that he has visited with other districts and the biggest difference is our substitutes in the work force; many of the other AA districts have one payroll date and contract out food service and transportation. Trustee Zimpel asked if timesheets are done on-line. Richardson responded that Mr. Merrifield is on a committee that is investigating an automated payroll system. Trustee Zimpel stated that the increase to an eight hour workday would run until the end date of the contract; then will have to be negotiated with the BTU. Mr. Richardson stated that this request was supported by the Butte Teachers Union.

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Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval to Advertise and Hire Driver Education Teachers and Substitutes for the Summer of 2015 – John Metz John Metz requested Board approval to advertise and hire driver education teachers and substitutes for the summer of 2015. Wold moved to approve, second by Johns, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of the 2015-2016 MTSBA Dues and Trustee Insurance – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 MTSBA Dues and Trustee Insurance. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of West Elementary Parking Lot Replacement – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into a contract with Pioneer Technical to solicit bids for Phase I of the West Elementary Parking Lot Project. Pioneer will provide the necessary design, support, and oversight of this project. The estimated cost for Phase I is $617,735.00, including the engineering design and oversight of the project that will be performed by Pioneer Technical Services in the amount of $80,574.00. The source of funds for the parking lot upgrade will come from the Elementary Building Fund and the Elementary General Fund. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval to Modify School Attendance Areas or Boundaries – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill and the Butte School District elementary leadership team requested Board approval to modify school attendance areas or boundaries which will effect Emerson Elementary, Margaret Leary Elementary and West Elementary. Mr. O’Neill stated that three public meetings have been held to solicit input from parents. A forum was also posted on the Butte School District website to solicit further input. The purpose of modifying these boundaries is to provide better educational opportunities for our students. The boundary change will create classroom and school size equity throughout the District. The changes will also decrease forced transfers in the district as well as students’ bus time. The proposed boundary changes also will place students in schools that have closer proximity to their homes. Ferguson moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Trustee Wold did not vote as this is an elementary issue. Item 16 – Approval of Contract Between Butte School District #1 and Wye Oak Holdings, Inc. for Network Services – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill stated that in August 2014, a contract was approved between Butte School District #1 and Siafu Technology Group (STG). STG ceased operations at the end of December 2014. All existing activities of the contract were transferred to Wye Oak Holdings, Inc. Mr. O’Neill requested Board approval to continue the original agreement under the Wye Oak Holdings contract. Hepola moved to approve, second by Johns, motion carried.

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Item 17 – Approval of Grant Application and Awards

Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to East Middle School in the Amount of $500.00 – Larry Driscoll

Zimpel moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.

Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to Hillcrest Elementary in the Amount of $500.00 – Susan Johnson

Johns moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to Margaret Leary Elementary in the Amount of $500.00 – Superintendent Jonart

Barsness moved to approve, second by Johns, motion carried.

Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to Kennedy Elementary in the Amount of $500.00 – Superintendent Jonart

Zimpel moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried.

Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to Emerson Elementary in the Amount of $500.00 – Brenda Miner

Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

J.R. Richardson thanked everyone for bringing these grants forward as it is the best way and also shows the public that these monies are being deposited and what we are doing with these grant awards. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Johns, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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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:

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. Mulcaire-

Jones 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

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (February 2015)


MONTH: FEBRUARY 2015

DATE: MARCH 2, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,281,114.60 $1,281,114.60 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $57,518.63 $57,518.63 FOOD SERVICE $58,584.64 $58,584.64 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $187,835.53 $187,835.53 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,542.87 $1,542.87 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $7,018.09 $7,018.09 HIGH GENERAL $639,707.46 $639,707.46 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $29,360.28 $29,360.28 HIGH RETIREMENT $91,940.69 $91,940.69 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,628.63 $4,628.63 HIGH SICK LEAVE $415.69 $415.69 BUS ACTIVITY $10,576.42 $10,576.42 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FUND $1,017.16 $1,017.16 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $269,755.70 $269,755.70



MONTH: FEBRUARY 2015

DATE: MARCH 2, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $170,961.36 $105.60 $170,855.76 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $17,354.98 $17,354.98 FOOD SERVICE $78,267.06 $77.30 $78,189.76 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $500.00 $500.00 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $144,128.21 $144,128.21 COBRA $19,528.48 $19,528.48 HIGH GENERAL $67,525.67 $496.66 $67,029.01 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $9,644.63 $9,644.63 ACTIVITY BUS $440.00 $440.00 CO-CURRICULAR $17,146.42 $17,146.42 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $56,830.82 $56,830.82

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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


March 16, 2015

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Dana Bane-Parsons 03/17/15 Substitute Food Service, PG Monitor James Duran 03/17/15 Substitute Cleaner, FS, PG & Bus Monitor Roger Hardin 03/17/15 Substitute Summer Engineer Kenneth Krum 03/17/15 Substitute Cleaner, FS, PG & Bus Monitor Kenneth Lochrie 03/17/15 Cook’s Helper, 3 hrs, BHS Erica Martin 02/24/15 Substitute Food Service Clay Parson 03/17/15 Substitute Bus Driver Lesia Hahn-Tretheway 02/04/15 Substitute Classroom Monitor Louise Thomson 03/17/15 Substitute Classroom Monitor 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 03/09/15 – 06/08/15 Temporary Math Teacher, BHS LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Ben Morris Intermittent through 6/8/15 Elementary Music Teacher, District SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Kelly Jo Thatcher 03/17/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

RESIGNATION: Colleen Browne 12/18/14 Substitute Teacher Shyla Reed 02/17/15 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

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.

Labels for Education Grand Stand Sweepstakes to Whittier Elementary School in the Amount of $1,000.00 – J.P. Gallagher


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. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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APRIL 20, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 20th 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 – Regular Board Meeting, March 16, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 2 – Special Board Meeting, March 24, 2015 Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 3 – West Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Ron Ricketts, Administrator Pat Kissell reported the following:

Student Demographics

West Elementary Student Population is 508. • Approximately 65% of our students qualify for Free or Reduced Meals. West currently is

participating in the Community Eligibility Program through the state. All students in attendance currently receive Free Meals.

Gender: • Male (53%) 270 • Female (47%) 238

Ethnicity: • 430 (85%) White • 31 (6%) American Indians • 34 (6%) Hispanic • 6 (1%) Black American • 2 (1%) Pacific Islander • 5 (1%) two or more races.

Special Education: • 79 (.15%) Students on IEP’s

Teaching Staff: • Classroom Teachers: 24 (including two Special Learning Teachers) • Resource Teachers: 2.5 • Title: 1 • Remedial Teaching Staff: 2 • Reading Coach: 1

Monitors: • Special Education Monitors - 3 • Title Monitor - 1 • Playground Monitors – 2

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Reading Celebrations

• Kindergarten gained 20% in the number of students at benchmark between Fall and Winter

for Dibels. They also had a 7% increase in Tier 1 for ISIP testing. • First grade gained 18% in the number of students at benchmark between Fall and Winter for

Dibels. • Third grade gained 9% in the number of students at benchmark between Fall and Winter for

Dibels. They also had a 23% increase in Tier I for ISIP Testing. • Fourth grade gained 10% in the number of students at benchmark between Fall and Winter

for Dibels. They also had a 6% improvement in Tier 1 for ISIP Testing. • Fifth grade gained 3% in the number of students at benchmark between Fall and Winter for

Dibels. • Sixth grade had a 10% increase in Tier 1 for ISIP Testing.

MATH SCORES

MATH SCORES INCREASED BY 33% DURING THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR AS PER MONTCAS TEST SCORE RESULTS.

MAP Measurable Objective: • West Elementary will achieve a 12% gain in its 2014‐2015 MAP Assessment Data. In 2013‐

14, West Elementary students scored 23% benchmark; during the 2014‐15 school year, West Elementary students will score 35% benchmark.

• West Elementary 6th

Grade students will be a focus group. During the 2013‐14 school year, this group scored 15% benchmark; during the 2014‐15 school year, West Elementary

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grade students will score 25% benchmark.

2013/2014 NO TEST SCORES TO REPORT.

Striving Reader Grant

Testing

THANK YOU J. R.: Since I still have the floor, and am able to utilize the last few minutes of my presentation. I would like to recognize Mr. Jack Richardson. We all know him as J.R. Richardson the business agent for Butte School District No. 1. I would like to thank you for all you have taught me in the business finance aspect of our profession. You have been an excellent friend, teacher, mentor, and a great inspiration to all who have worked with you. You have kept our children of Butte your number one priority and have provided our schools with the funding needed to excel in all areas. Your pride in the Butte School District is inspiring. Your professionalism, fortitude, perseverance, integrity and character are to be commended. Others could and should be taught the same traits that you possess. Thank you J.R. once again for being the person you are! 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 from BHS Student Representative Erin reported the following:

Smarter Balance Assessment testing Juniors taking ACT on April 28, 2015 10, 11 & 12 grades AP Test in May Spring Sports in full swing Choir and Band went to District/State Science National Honor Society Induction with Dr. Mulcaire Jones as Speaker BHS Drama Club held a very successful production this year. Prom was a huge success; big shout out to the Butte Police Officers who chaperoned BHS heading to Legislature; BHS holds 5 of the 6 offices

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Celebration of Excellence dinner for seniors with a 3.8 average or higher Thirty students were interviewed for the Schilling Scholarship Erin Olivieri and Levin Mullaney qualified as finalists for the US National Chemistry

Olympiad

Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda J.R. Richardson stated that a Special Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7th at noon to canvass votes from the May 5th election and Cathy Maloney will be present to swear in new trustees. Trustee will also elect Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2015-2016 school year. It is imperative that all Trustees are present for this meeting. Trustee Zimpel stated that he had spoken with Susan Johnson at Hillcrest School in regard to garbage blowing around the playground from the AWARE recycle bins. Trustee Zimpel requested that the Board send a letter to AWARE in regard to this problem. Susan Johnson, Administrator at Hillcrest School, stated that she had already spoken with AWARE and Mike Shea and the problem is being resolved. AWARE will relocate the recycle bins to a different area and additional fencing will be placed around the bins. CONSENT AGENDA Item 6 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (March 2015)


MONTH: MARCH 2015

DATE: APRIL 1, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,288,784.74 $1,288,784.74 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $55,900.41 $55,900.41 FOOD SERVICE $57,036.28 $57,036.28 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $188,804.73 $188,804.73 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,542.87 $1,542.87 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $6,654.93 $6,654.93 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $43.33 $43.33 HIGH GENERAL FUND $693,910.46 $693,910.46 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $28,610.92 $28,610.92 HIGH RETIREMENT $98,999.17 $98,999.17 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,628.63 $4,628.63 BUS ACTIVITY $8,290.05 $8,290.05 HIGH CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND $1,981.13 $1,981.13 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $276,483.94 $276,483.94

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,711,671.59 $2,711,671.59

GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $2,711,671.59

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MONTH: MARCH 2015

DATE: APRIL 1, 2015

FUND TOTALS REIMBURSEMENTSGRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $245,377.77 $406.03 $244,971.74 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $18,832.23 $18,832.23 FOOD SERVICE $81,468.19 $231.90 $81,236.29 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $12.59 $12.59 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $271,005.77 $271,005.77 COBRA $19,528.48 $19,528.48 HIGH GENERAL $142,192.65 $142,192.65 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $9,541.33 $9,541.33 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $2,535.00 $2,535.00 ACTIVITY BUS $66.00 $66.00 CO-CURRICULAR $14,923.13 $14,923.13 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $51,927.17 $51,927.17



Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (March 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (February 2015) Travel Requests

o Josh Schad and Terry Faulkner to Las Vegas, NV on June 21-25, 2015 to attend the School Discipline Conference. $ 2,347.08 to be paid from the IDEA grant.

Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 7 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – April 20, 2015 - Therese McClafferty


April 20, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Cathy Pomroy 05/01/15 RSVP Coordinator SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL RESIGNATION:

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Kerry McKenzie 04/13/15 Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball, EMS NON-RENEWAL: Gwenn Abbott 04/21/15 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Dale Burgman 04/21/15 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Eric Dunmire 04/21/15 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS Amanda Krieg 04/21/15 Co-Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Dan Larson 04/21/15 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS Krystin Mengon 04/21/15 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Liza Dennehy 04/21/15 Assistant Cross Country Coach, BHS Michael Schmidt 04/21/15 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Curtis Smith 04/21/15 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Kelci Thatcher 04/21/15 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Kristen Tuttle 04/21/15 Co-Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Wold moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 8 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for One (1) Adult Basic Education Teacher for Summer School 2015 – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire for one adult basic education teacher for the summer school program. Granger moved to approved, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 9 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for the Middle/High Summer School Program 2015 – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and high for the Middle/High Summer School Program. Ms. Cannon stated that the program is for students making up credit in Math or English at the high school level and math and language arts at the middle school level. Hepola moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of the Butte School District #1 Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14 – J.R. Richardson J.R. Richardson requested Board approval of the audit report for fiscal year 2013-14. This report represents the 17th consecutive year the audit report contains an unqualified opinion, meaning the financial statements fairly present the financial condition of the district. Once again, this year’s report contains no audit comments. Vice-Chairperson Hepola thanked J.R. and his staff for the excellent job. Ms. Hepola stated that Mr. Richardson will be missed at the District. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval of Election Judges for the School District #1 Election to be held on May 5, 2015 – J.R. Richardson

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J.R. Richardson requested board approval of the following election judges for the Butte School District #1 election to be held on May 5, 2015:

ELECTION JUDGES FOR

BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 ELECTION ON

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015

Aleksich, Rainie Andrews, Suzanne Beatty, Marguerite Booth, Carol Burger, Bill Campanella, Donna Chamberlin, Frances Davis, Ferne Fitzpatrick, Mary Lou Fletcher, Kaitlin Granvold, Dietra Granvold, Ted Hampa, Don Hanni, Sharon Hemmert, Darla Henry, Luci Herman, Ann Horne, Laverne Jeniker, Barb Johnson, Eva Kingston, Marilyn Lalanne, Betty Lalanne, Darrell Murphy, Joan

Nutter, Linda Overman, Darlene Quilliam, Loren Rahn, Beverly Ralph, Bill Raymond, Laurie Richard, Anita Riley, Betty Rupert, Helaine Satterly, Linda Sharkey, Bill Sharkey, Shirley Sprague, Nancy Stanisich, Aurelee Stromseth, Carol Sullivan, Kathleen Welter, Margaret Williams, Jeananne Willoughby, Shirley Winnick, Linda Wolahan, Linda Zbitnoff, Beryl

Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers Union to Start Instruction Time Five Minutes Earlier for the 2015-2016 School Year – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the MOU between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers Union agreeing to start instruction time five minutes earlier for the 2015-2016 school year. This additional time will provide an additional two PIR days. The work schedule of the other District unions will not be reduced as a result of the MOU. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of the Butte School District #1 Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested approval of the Butte School District #1 calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. The 1st day of instruction will be August 31st and the last day is June 3rd. The two additional PIR days are shown on the calendar. Superintendent Jonart stated that the additional PIR days will allow for training at no additional cost to the district. Ms. Jonart thanked the calendar committee for their hard work and commitment in developing the new calendar. Trustee Granger stated that graduation was not indicated on the calendar.

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Superintendent Jonart responded that they are waiting for confirmation from the civic center and then it will be finalized on the calendar. Hepola moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of 2015-2016 Contracts for Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) Services with ACADIA Montana and Western Montana Mental Health – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 Contracts for Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) Services with ACADIA Montana and Western Montana Mental Health. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval to Solicit Bids for Bread, Milk, and Pizza for the 2015-2018 School Years – Kurt Marthaller Kurt Marthaller shared that the current contracts for bread, milk and pizza are complete at the end of the school year. Mr. Marthaller is requesting Board approval to send out new RFP’s to solicit bids for these products for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 school years. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 16 – Approval of Waiver of Kindergarten Age Requirement – Susan Johnson Susan Johnson requested Board approval for a student to be allowed to attend kindergarten in the Butte School District during the 2015-2016 school year by waiving the current age requirement of needing to be 5 years old by September 10, 2015. Ms. Johnson stated that Hillcrest School has completed a kindergarten academic and development assessment and the results were reviewed and it is the team’s recommendation for the child to begin kindergarten in the 2015-2016 school year. Ferguson moved to approve, second by Barsness, motion carried. Item 17 – Approval of Grant Application to Montana Wild – Education Center for Dave Murto, BHS Teacher, John Metz John Metz requested Board approval of the grant application to the Montana Wild – Education Center. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 18 – 1st Reading of Form 3510F-2 – Parent Consent Form – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart stated that this is the 1st Reading of Form 3510F-2 – Parent Consent Form. Butte School District 3510F-2

PARENT CONSENT FORM 1. I hereby give my permission for my child, or ward, (child’s name) _____________________________

to go to_____________________________________.

2. I understand that my child or ward will leave on (date)______________(time)________________ and will travel by (type of transportation)_________________________________and is expected to return on (date)___________________(time)___________________.

3. Does your child have a current health care plan on record with the Butte School District #1? Yes No

4. Is your child allergic to anything? Yes No If so, please list: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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5. Does your child need a school provided lunch for the field trip? Yes No

6. The following additional clothing items are required for your child to participate in the field trip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please contact the school if you have a hardship and cannot provide these items.

7. (a) As a parent or guardian, I understand that the school and the staff will try to prevent accidents. However, I fully understand that some activities on field trips involve inherent risks to students regardless of all feasible safety measures that may be taken by the district. In consideration of the district’s agreement to allow my child to participate in the referenced field trip, I agree to accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury to my child that occurs during my child’s participation in this field trip that is not the result of fraud, willful injury to a person or property or the willful or negligent violation of a law by a trustee, employee or agent of the Butte School District.

(b) Further, I assume full responsibility for any damage to persons or property caused by my child or ward. I further expressly agree that in the event the health of my child, or ward or disciplinary action may make it necessary, at the discretion of the sponsors, my child, or ward may be forthwith returned home at my expense. I understand that I will be personally notified if it becomes necessary for my child or ward to be returned home and/or require health treatment.

(c) I further consent and will be responsible for any medical or dental treatment which may be advisable at the discretion of any physician or dentist.

(d) It is further warranted that if this CONSENT FORM is signed by one of two parents or guardians, it is with the authority of the other.

8. The sponsor and/or chaperone for this extracurricular field trip is:

__________________________________________________________________________________________ (Name) (Position) (School) 9. Please list two people (and their phone number) that can be contacted the day of the field trip. These people will only be contacted if you are unavailable.

____________________________________ ____________________________________ (Name ) (Phone Number) (Name ) (Phone Number) __________________________________________________________ _________________________ (Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date of Signature) __________________________________________________________ _________________________ (Address) (Telephone Number) Items 19 – 1st Reading of Policy 8450 – Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Forms F1-F4 – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart stated that this is the 1st Reading of Policy 8450 – Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Forms F1-F4. Butte School District NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8450 page 1 of 3

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) The Board of Trustees of the Butte School District No. 1 recognizes that from time to time emergencies may arise that justify the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The Board has purchased one or more of these units for use by qualified personnel. The Board of Trustees approves the use of AED units, subject to the following conditions: has established an AED program in accordance with standards recognized by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). In the event that an emergency arises at one of the

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student occupied school district building locations, an AED unit may be utilized to provide the best chance of survival to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Butte School District No. 1 will be registered electronically with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services as a public entity that has an established AED program. This provision assures that a valid process exists for the maintenance and operation of the AED, including the development of a written plan. The District will identify an AED Program Coordinator, who provides medical supervision and coordinates implementation of the program and ensure the District’s compliance with Department regulations. District employees will be identified and trained as AED providers and will maintain current certification at district building sites housing an AED. Building administrators will collaborate with school nurses and building safety team members to determine the location of AED units within district buildings housing AED units.

1. Establish a program for the use of an AED that includes a written plan that must specify:

Where the AED will be placed; The individuals who are authorized to operate the AED; How AED use will be coordinated with an emergency medical service providing

services in the area where the AED is located; The medical supervision that will be provided; The maintenance that will be performed on the AED; Records that will be kept by the program; Reports that will be made of AED use; The name, location, and telephone number of a Medical Supervisor designated to

provide medical supervision of the AED program; and Other matters as specified by the Department of Public Health and Human

Services; 2. Adhere to the written plan required by subsection (1);

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3. Ensure that before using the AED, an individual authorized to operate the AED receives appropriate training approved by the DPHHS in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the proper use of an AED;

4. Maintain, test, and operate the AED according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and maintain written records of all maintenance and testing performed on the AED;

5. Each time an AED is used for an individual in cardiac arrest, require that an emergency medical service is summoned to provide assistance as soon as possible and that the AED use is reported to the supervising physician or the person designated by the physician and to the District as required by the written plan;

6. Before allowing any use of an AED, provide the following to all licensed emergency services and any public safety answering point or emergency dispatch center providing services to the area where the AED is located:

a. A copy of the plan prepared pursuant to this section; and b. Written notice, in a format prescribed by the DPHHS rules, stating:

i.That an AED program has been established by the District; ii.Where the AED is located; and

iii.How the use of the AED is to be coordinated with the local emergency medical service system.

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An individual who provides emergency care or treatment by using an AED in compliance with this policy and an individual providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to an individual upon whom an AED is or may be used are immune from civil liability for a personal injury that results from that care or treatment. An individual who provides emergency care or treatment by using an AED in compliance with this policy and/or an individual providing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to an individual upon whom an AED is or may be used are immune exempt from civil liability as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment for the individual upon whom the AED was used, unless the individual using the AED or the person providing CPR, as applicable, acts with gross negligence or with willful or wanton disregard for the care of the person upon whom the AED is or may be used. The following individuals or entities are immune exempt from civil liability for any personal injury that results from an act or omission that does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence:, if applicable provisions of this part have been met by the individual or entity: 8450 page 3of 3 a. A person providing medical oversight of the AED program, as designated in the plan;

AED Program coordinator who will provide medical supervision of the AED program and coordinate implementation of the program;

b. The entity responsible for A formally trained individual providing training to others on the use of an AED the AED program, as designated in the plan;

c. An individual authorized to operate the AED, as designated in the plan providing training to others on the use of an AED.

Legal Reference: Title 37, Chapter 104, subchapter 6, ARM – Automated External

Defibrillators (AED) 601 – Definitions 604 – Written Plan 605 – Written Notice 606 – Reports 610 – Training 615 – Medical Protocol 616 – Requirements of Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

§50-6-501, MCA Definitions §50-6-502, MCA AED program – requirements for AED use §50-6-503, MCA Rulemaking §50-6-505, MCA Liability limitations

Policy History: Adopted on: Reviewed on: Revised on:

AED Inspection Form 8450F-1 Inspected By:

Location of Inspection (Building):

Date of Inspection:

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Use the following maintenance checklist when you check your unit. Check the following Pass or Fail

Check the following PASS FAIL Comments Is the green check showing that the unit is ready to use?

Is the unit clean, undamaged, and free of excessive wear?

Are there any cracks or loose parts in the housing?

Verify that electrodes are within their expiration date.

Verify electrodes are connected to the unit and sealed in their package. Replace if expired.

Are all cables free of cracks, cuts and exposed or broken wires?

Turn the unit on and off and verify the green check indicates ready for use.

Batteries within expiration date. Replace if expired.

Check for adequate supplies (mask, gloves, extra batteries)

Alarm on AED Box operates correctly

Cleaning the Unit • After each use, clean and disinfect the unit with a soft, damp cloth using 90% isopropyl

alcohol, or soap and water, or chlorine bleach and water mixture (30 ml/liter water). • Do not immerse any part of the unit in water. • Do not use ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.) to clean the unit. • Avoid using abrasives (e.g., paper towel) on the display window or IrDa port. • Do not sterilize the device.

SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY USE ONLY Work Order Number Schedule Date Completion Date

Action Required:

Butte School District # 1 CPR & AED Certification Log 8450F-2

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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT 8450F-3 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR INCIDENT REPORT Name of person completing report: ________________________________________________________ Date report is being completed: ______________________ Date of Incident: ______________________ Name of patient on which AED was applied: __________________________________ Age __________ Known status of patient Student Parent of Student Other, explain _______________________________________ Describe incident: _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ List series of events from the start of the emergency until its conclusion: __________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Your Signature: _____________________________________________ Please forward to the Superintendent of Schools no later than forty-eight (48) hours after the incident.

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Operational Services

Exhibit - School Staff AED Notification Letter

Date:

To: Staff members

Re: Notification to School Staff of the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Response Instructions and AED Availability

We would like to notify you about our plan for responding to medical emergencies that might occur in our gymnasium or other indoor physical fitness facility. This plan includes access to an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in the following locations in these buildings:

Building Location

The AEDs are strategically placed and readily accessible to predetermined AED users to maximize rapid use. The AED is available during school hours and after school during on-site school activities. The predetermined AED users are school nurses and any other person who has received AED training (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent training) and has a completion card on file with the Superintendent.

The following information is posted with each AED:

1. Instructions to immediately call 9-1-1 and instructions for emergency care.

2. A statement that the AED is to be used only by trained users.

3. Instructions for using an AED.

Please contact me if you would like information on becoming a trained AED user. We appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Superintendent

Superintendent Jonart introduced and thanked Dot Warner and Barb Brown for all of their work and dedication to developing these policies for Butte School District #1. Dot Warner explained that there have been AED’s at EMS and BHS for the last 10 years; but had found that there were monies available to pursue AED’s for all student occupied buildings in our district. Ms. Warner stated that they have secured full support from the school district and other agencies outside of the district. There are two nurses at this time that can train on the use of AED’s along with Brian Loushin from Payne West Insurance. Ms. Warner shared that there will be on-going costs associated with the AED’s; but each building will take responsibility through their budgets. Barb Brown has volunteered to supervise the program. Superintendent Jonart and Trustees thanked Dot, Barb and the other Butte School District #1 nurses for their work in developing this policy and the implementation of the AED’s in the district.

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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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MAY 18, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Scott Ferguson, Patti Hepola, Becky Nicholls, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Excused: Linda Sorini Granger. 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, April 16, 2015 Hepola moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, April 20, 2015 Hepola moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 3 – Special Board Meeting, May 7, 2015 Hepola moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 4 – Whittier Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – JP Gallagher, Administrator 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. Mr. Gallagher thanked Marcus McCaughey for an outstanding job in developing the power point presentation. Also stated that he is extremely proud to be the Principal at Whittier Elementary; working with great staff, parents and students. Mr. Gallagher stated “we need to market ourselves; empowering all to get out and spread the word of all the great things happening in Butte School District #1”. Mr. Gallagher gave a big “thank you” to JR Richardson for his outstanding commitment to BSD #1; stating “JR has always been there for me as a mentor”. Item 5 – Dual Credit Presentation – Jim O’Neill, Curriculum Director Jim O’Neill stated that the Dual Credit Courses are a great opportunity to provide to our students. The Butte High School College Credit, Dual Credit (3 + 1 + 3) Program allows junior and seniors (at least 16 years old) the opportunity to take college classes for credits. The program focuses on students who may not think they are college bound; but may get confidence by taking these courses. Mr. O’Neill stated that the teachers are certified to teach these classes. There were 124 students participating in 2013-2014 and there was an increase this year. Mr. O’Neill shared that the Butte Education Foundation provides grants to students who cannot afford to pay for the classes. Students have the ability to leave high school with 43 college credits; which are transferable to any school within the Montana University System.

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Note: A complete brochure of the Butte High School College Credit Dual Credit 3 + 1 + 3 Program is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made a part of these minutes. Item 6 – Update from BHS Student Representative Erin reported the following:

Wrapping up on Spring sports o Softball state o State tennis o Butte Lacrosse (1st year and boys took 3rd place) o State track (BHS represented well) o Youth Legislature took place last week. o BHS is in the middle of the AP tests o Dual Credits is taking off. o New opportunity for juniors and seniors; intern at MT Tech for the summer. o Project WOLF at West this week. o BHS Graduation is June 4th at the Butte Civic Center o Celebration of Excellence Dinner (37 distinguished students were awarded) o Academic Luncheon (3.5 grade point average or higher and in three activities) o Mariah’s Challenge is tomorrow night. o Introduction of new Student Rep’s for next year:

Kaitlyn Alley McKenna Savage

Chairperson Boston thanked Erin and congratulated her on a very successful high school career. Item 7 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Item 8 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (April 2015)


MONTH: APRIL 2015

DATE: MAY 4, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,296,827.32 $1,296,827.32 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $58,218.60 $58,218.60 FOOD SERVICE $58,798.44 $58,798.44 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $191,523.02 $191,523.02 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $12,841.37 $12,841.37 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $6,482.51 $6,482.51 HIGH GENERAL FUND $642,639.87 $642,639.87 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $29,746.84 $29,746.84 HIGH RETIREMENT $91,915.23 $91,915.23 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.13 $4,576.13

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BUS ACTIVITY $7,056.14 $7,056.14 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR FUND $1,323.74 $1,323.74 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $264,627.22 $264,627.22



MONTH: APRIL 2015

DATE: MAY 4, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $223,813.78 $462.02 $223,351.76 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $24,363.29 $24,363.29 FOOD SERVICE $77,121.93 $441.15 $76,680.78 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $51.00 $51.00 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $137,971.82 $137,971.82 COBRA $17,732.16 $17,732.16 HIGH GENERAL $127,854.54 $127,854.54 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $13,972.95 $13,972.95 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $2,457.81 $2,457.81 ACTIVITY BUS $845.00 $845.00 CO-CURRICULAR $40,106.08 $40,106.08 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $37,164.24 $256.50 $36,907.74

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $703,454.60 $1,159.67 $702,294.93 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,159.67 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $702,294.93


Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (April 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (March 2015)

Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 9 –Approval of Non-Renewal Notification “Exhibit A” – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the “Exhibit A”. These non-tenured, temporary teachers and speech language pathologist trainees will receive non-renewal notices effective June 8, 2015 with this approval.

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Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried.

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Item 10 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – May 18, 2015 - Therese McClafferty


May 18, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Sandra Lango 05/19/15 Substitute Food Service, Clerical APPOINTMENT 2015 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR:

Joan Carelli 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 E.S.Y. Para Professional Jodi Hollamon 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 E.S.Y. Para Professional

Danene Petritz 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 E.S.Y. Para Professional

Tammy Sholey-Larson 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 E.S.Y. Para Professional RESIGNATION: Connie Yager 06/05/15 Food Service, BHCC NON-RENEWAL: James Moyle 03/31/15 Temporary RSVP Coordinator CERTIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Casey Boyle 08/25/15 Adaptive PE Teacher, District JoAnna Buchholz 08/25/15 Speech Language Pathologist, District Casey Dennehy 08/25/15 5th Grade Teacher, Kennedy Shaela Evenson 08/25/15 Science Teacher, EMS Rochelle Garrison 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, West Anthony Hoffman 08/25/15 Social Studies Teacher, EMS Jennifer Hope 08/25/15 Business/Yearbook Teacher, BHS Ashley Johnson 08/25/15 Title I Math Teacher, BHCC Jasmine Johnson 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, East Sarah Leipheimer 08/25/15 Math Teacher, EMS Marcus McCaughey 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, Whittier Caitlin O’Neill 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, Whittier Kelly Sandford 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Resource Teacher, EMS Rebecca Schwartzmiller 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, West Wendy Wadas 08/25/15 PE/Health Teacher, EMS Amanda Williams 08/25/15 Temp. Reading Instructor, East Bonnie Worrell 08/25/15 Sp. Ed (Crossroads), BHCC

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APPOINTMENT 21st CENTURY GRANT: Kristine Anderson 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math Aaron Arntson 06/15/15 - 06/26/15 Health Enrichment (Hoop Camp) Bryan Arntson 06/15/15 - 06/26/15 Health Enrichment (Hoop Camp) Bryan Arntson 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Amie Badovinac 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Amie Badovinac 07/21/15 - 07/23/15 Enrichment (Camp Can I Cook) Amie Badovinac 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Enrichment (App. Chefs) Becky Booth 07/14/15 - 07/23/15 Enrichment (Robotics) Connie Carlson 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart Pam Cunningham 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart Connie Daily 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Chrissy Donaldson 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart Sherry Flamand 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart Colleene Fogarty 07/21/15 - 07/23/15 Enrichment (Camp Can I Cook) Colleene Fogarty 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Enrichment (App. Chefs) Chrissie Harper 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Jennifer Hope 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Enrichment (Techno Kids) Erna Houchin 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math Katie Hunter 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Chad Jonart 06/15/15 - 06/26/15 Health Enrichment (Hoop Camp) Chad Jonart 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Deanna Kelly 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math KD Kennis 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart KD Kennis 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math KD Kennis 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Enrichment (Artist on Campus) Jacqui Lecoure-Dinius 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Cheryl McLaughlin 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Reading Katie Merrifield 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Marian Paull 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Laurie Rossberg 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Meghan Schulte 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math Steve Schulte 06/15/15 - 06/26/15 Health Enrichment (Hoop Camp) Steve Schulte 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Health Enrichment (NFL) Michaela Tomsheck 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Kindergarten Jumpstart Amber Walker 07/07/15 - 07/23/15 Math

APPOINTMENT 2015 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR:

Chris Alexander 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program Karen Alley 06/16/15 – 07/09/15 Credit Recover Middle School Dale Burgman 06/15/15 – 08/04/15 Credit Recover High School - English Terry Faulkner 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program

Chris Fisk 06/16/15 – 07/09/15 Credit Recover Middle School - Special Ed

Melissa Johnson 06/15/15 – 08/04/15 Credit Recover High School - Math

Dorothy Joyce 06/15/15 – 08/04/15 Credit Recover High School – Special Ed

Joe Lester 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program Amy Lykke 06/16/15 – 07/15/15 Camp Chitter Chatter Kim McCarthy-Cody 06/16/15 – 07/15/15 Camp Chitter Chatter Kristina Mengon 06/15/15 – 08/04/15 Credit Recover High School - Math Krystin Mengon-Lee 06/15/15 – 08/04/15 Credit Recover High School - English Rochelle Ryan 06/16/15 – 07/09/15 Credit Recover Middle School Joshua Schad 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program Kelci Thatcher 06/16/15 – 07/09/15 Credit Recover Middle School

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Betty Thiel 06/16/15 - 07/02/15 Adult Basic Education Margie Willhite 06/16/15 – 07/09/15 Credit Recover Middle School Benjamin Wlaysewski 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program Pat Worrell 06/16/15 – 07/16/15 Extended School Year Program

RESIGNATION: Jennifer Hope 06/08/15 21st Century CCLC Instructional Specialist Sarah Leipheimer 06/08/15 LSS Math, BHS RETIREMENT: James Osborne 06/08/15 IA/English, BHCC EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Edie McClafferty 04/26/15 – 05/01/15 5th Grade, Hillcrest LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Amanda Williams 04/09/15 – 05/20/15 Title I, EMS SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Curtis Andrews 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Susanne Clague 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Leah Corcoran 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Christopher Heiland 05/19/15 Substitute Teacher Mark Jensen 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Heather Lean 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Mikelyn McCarthy 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Pamela Quinn 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer Tiffany Roesti 05/19/15 – 06/05/15 Volunteer NON-RENEWAL: Kelsey Bettle 05/19/15 Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS RESIGNATION: Loralee Beatty 06/05/15 Yearbook Advisor, BHS Cody Haagenson 05/18/15 Substitute Teacher Cristin Nielsen 06/01/15 Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS Victoria Strauss 05/25/15 Substitute Teacher Kellie Sullivan 04/23/15 Girls’ Basketball, EMS Dave Susanj 04/23/15 Girls’ Basketball, EMS Hepola moved to approved, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval of RSVP Contract – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty shared that during the April Board meeting, the Board approved the appointment of Cathy Pomroy to the position of Retired Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator effective May1, 2015. Ms. McClafferty is requesting Board approval of the RSVP Contract which is effective through June 30, 2015; the end of the fiscal year. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried.

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Item 12 – Approval to Advertise and Hire an Assistant Golf Coach at Butte High School – Chuck Merrifield Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval to hire an Assistant Golf Coach at Butte High School. Mr. Merrifield stated that there are too many kids for the varsity coach to manage and supervise. Tournament scheduling conflicts require an assistant coach to supervise and coach the JV golfers. Mr. Merrifield stated that these responsibilities should be handled by a paid assistant coach, not a volunteer. Trustee Zimpel asked where this position would be funded. Mr. Merrifield stated that it would be paid from the general fund. Trustee Zimpel asked how many other co-ed sports have paid assistants at BHS. Mr. Merrifield stated that track, tennis, swimming and cross country. Band has budgeted for an assistant; but there is not one at this time. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of Butte School District #1 Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 school calendar. Ms. Jonart stated that the graduation date has been confirmed and it now shown on the calendar and also a typographical error for non-scheduled days has been brought to our attention by the Payroll Department and has been corrected. Note: A complete and detailed copy of the 2015-2016 School Calendar is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Calendar – Ann Boston, Chair Ann Boston, Chairperson, requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 meeting calendar for the Board of Trustees. Note: A complete and detailed copy of the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Calendar is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes. Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval of the Montana High School Association Dues and Fees for the 2015-2016 School Year – Chuck Merrifield Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval of the Montana High School Association (MHSA) dues and fees, catastrophic liability and concussion insurance forms for 2015-2016. Merrifield stated that the concussion insurance is an added cost; but required by MHSA. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 16 – Approval to Extend the Sport Medicine Services Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and St. James Healthcare for the Period Ending May 31, 2016 – Chuck Merrifield

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Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval to extend the existing contract between Butte School District #1 and Montana Sports Medicine. The cost for two trainers is $37,000.00, plus $2,000.00 to cover additional services. Upon approval, this contract will be in effect from June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 17 – Approval of Contract Between Butte School District #1 and Butte Central for Use of Softball Field at Stodden Park – Chuck Merrifield Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1 and Butte Central Catholic High School regarding scheduling rights and usage rights to Field #2 at Stodden Park. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 18 – Approval for Superintendent Jonart and District Committee to go forward in the Acquisition of Artificial Turf at Naranche Stadium – Scott Ferguson, Trustee Scott Ferguson requested Board approval for Superintendent Jonart and District committee to go forward in the acquisition of artificial turf at Naranche Stadium. Trustee Ferguson shared that this is the final phase at Naranche Stadium and the final phase had always been to have artificial turf. Ferguson stated that turf would make it nicer for the kids and would save the District about $60,000.00 a year. Naranche has been great for Butte and this would make it even better! Trustee Ferguson shared that the monies for the project would come from the Building Fund and possibly Metal Mines monies. Metal Mines monies cannot be used for salaries or books/supplies. Trustee Ferguson stated that he is not necessarily asking for approval tonight; but coming up on a timeframe and need to move forward on the project. All the right people will be in town next week to see if we can go forward with this project. Trustee Billteen asked if there was a cost analysis breakdown. Trustee Ferguson provided a handout for the “Proposal for Final Project Phase at Naranche Stadium”. Note: A complete and detailed copy of the Proposal for Final Project Phase at Naranche Stadium is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes. Trustee Nicholls asked Mr. Ferguson what he was asking the Board for tonight. Trustee Ferguson stated “authorization of up to $700,000.00”. Mr. Ferguson stated that a special meeting will be held to say where the money is coming from for the project; after the Board is more informed on the metal mines money. Trustee Ferguson stated “I am not concerned where the money is coming from; but this is an excellent project”. Trustee Hepola asked if the District still has monetary obligations to softball. Chuck Merrifield shared that the OCR report stated that the District finished everything that was required and they recommended the District go forward with the turf. That being said, there are other things we would like to do at Stodden, but as far as having to do; the District is in complete compliance with Title 9. Trustee Nicholls asked JR Richardson if he was comfortable with this decision to move forward on the turf.

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J. R. Richardson stated that because it is non-general fund money and an approved expenditure in terms of building fund money he was an advocate of the project. Trustee Nicholls asked if the District could split the cost between building fund monies and metal mines monies. Mr. Richardson stated “yes”. Trustee Zimpel asked if the District takes from the building fund; can it be replenished. Mr. Richardson stated “yes, these monies can be built up again. Money can come from facilities usage agreements; Butte Central MOU for usage of field at Stodden Park, insurance payments, etc.” Trustee Zimpel moved to approve, second by Trustee Wold. Trustee Zimpel made a substitute motion to cap the spending limit at $700,000.00 and, if over, must come back to the Board of Trustees; second by Trustee Ferguson, motion carried unanimously. Item 19 – Approval of Trash Removal Contract Between Butte School District #1 and McGree Trucking – Jed Hoopes, Director Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of a Contract between Butte School District #1 and McGree Trucking for trash removal from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 20 – Approval to Solicit Bids to Supply Diesel Fuel for 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 – Jed Hoopes, Director Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to solicit bids to supply diesel fuel for 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 21 – Approval of Grant Award from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to Kennedy Elementary in the Amount of $435.00 – Ron Ricketts, Administrator In Mr. Ricketts absence, Chuck Merrifield requested Board approval of the Grant Award from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to Kennedy Elementary in the amount of $435.00. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Items 22 – Approval of Grant Award from ExxonMobil Foundation to Hillcrest Elementary in the Amount of $2,000.00 – Susan Johnson, Administrator Susan Johnson requested Board approval of the Grant Award from ExxonMobil Foundation to Hillcrest Elementary in the Amount of $2,000.00. Ms. Johnson stated that these monies will be used to enhance the school’s curriculum for all students.

Hepola moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

Items 23 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Form 3510F-2-Parent Consent Form – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of Form 3510F-2-Parent Consent Form. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Items 23 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Policy 8450 – Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program Policy – Superintendent Jonart

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Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of Policy 8450 – Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program Policy. Superintendent Jonart stated that, with approval, the District will be able to put the defibrillators in all schools and begin training. Superintendent Jonart thanked Trustees, Dot Warner and other school nurses for their commitment and dedication into putting this policy in place. Dot Warner also thanked Brodie Loushin who has been an integral part of making this happen and also for committing to providing the training to our staff. Wold move to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Items 23 – Nomination and Approval of MTSBA Delegates - Ann Boston, Chairperson Chairperson Boston stated that Trustee Zimpel is a Director on the Montana School Board Association representing the Butte School District. Butte has three more delegate positions open and Trustee Zimpel asked for volunteers so as to have representation and voting rights at the delegate’s assembly in Billings, Montana. Trustees Becky Nicholls, Tom Billteen and Ann Boston volunteered to represent Butte as delegates to the MTSBA. 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 6:18 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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JUNE 15, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Scott Ferguson, Patti Hepola, Becky Nicholls, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Excused: Linda Sorini Granger. Also present was: Judy Jonart, Superintendent. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, May 18, 2015 Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 2 – Special Board Meeting, June 5, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 3 – Update from Student Representative None Item 4 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Item 5 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (May 2015)


MONTH: MAY 2015

DATE: JUNE 1, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,296,565.12 $1,296,565.12 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $57,954.17 $57,954.17 FOOD SERVICE $63,608.65 $63,608.65 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $190,587.69 $190,587.69 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,525.37 $1,525.37 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $6,636.76 $6,636.76 HIGH GENERAL FUND $641,915.38 $641,915.38 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $29,598.78 $29,598.78

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HIGH RETIREMENT $92,201.20 $92,201.20 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.13 $4,576.13 BUS ACTIVITY $11,651.68 $11,651.68 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR $36.23 $36.23 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $278,141.47 $278,141.47



MONTH: MAY 2015

DATE: JUNE 1, 2015

FUND TOTALS REIMBURSEMENTSGRAND TOTAL

ELEMENTARY GENERAL $447,267.57 $149.98 $447,117.59 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $14,077.49 $383.74 $13,693.75 ELEMENTARY BUS DEPRECIATION $0.00 FOOD SERVICE $58,976.63 $441.90 $58,534.73 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,727.10 $1,727.10 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $214,328.24 $214,328.24 ELEMENTARY DEBT SERVICES $30,834.14 $30,834.14 COBRA $17,286.42 $17,286.42 HIGH GENERAL $227,145.65 $3,570.35 $223,575.30 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $6,966.35 $191.87 $6,774.48 HIGH BUS DEPRECIATION $0.00 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $800.00 $800.00 HIGH DEBT SERVICES $15,188.60 $15,188.60 ACTIVITY BUS $1,898.12 $1,462.12 $436.00 CO-CURRICULAR $12,790.74 $12,790.74 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $130,436.29 $445.90 $129,990.39

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $1,179,723.34 $6,645.86 $1,173,077.48 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $6,645.86 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $1,173,077.48


Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (May 2015) Travel Requests:

o Cassie O’Leary to Rockville, Maryland on July 20, 2015-July 24, 2015 to attend the Project Aware – New Grantee Conference.

o Patty Dysinger to Eugene, Oregon on July 26, 2015-July 31, 2015 to attend the Direct Instruction Conference.

Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried.

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PERSONNEL Item 6 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – June 15, 2015 – Superintendent Jonart


June 15, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT OF SUMMER CLEANERS:

Lee Clark 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS 07/29/15 - 08/07/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS Dan Hickey 07/07/15 - 07/21/15 Summer Cleaner, BHCC William Durham 07/07/15 - 07/21/15 Summer Cleaner, Admin/Curr 07/22/15 - 08/05/15 Summer Cleaner, Admin/Curr Diane LaBuff 07/22/15 - 08/05/15 Summer Cleaner, BHCC Pam O'Leary 07/17/15 - 07/28/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS 07/29/15 - 08/07/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS Manuel Krzan 07/07/15 - 07/16/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS 07/27/15 - 08/07/15 Summer Cleaner, Kennedy Mary Torpey 07/27/15 - 08/07/15 Summer Cleaner, Mgt. Leary Bob Lockett 07/17/05 - 07/28/15 Summer Cleaner, BHS

APPOINTMENT: Dennis Clague 06/11/15 Director of Business Affairs Vina Walker 06/16/15 Substitute Bus Driver RESIGNATION: Jim Norton 05/21/15 Substitute Engineer Vina Walker 06/15/15 Bus Monitor NON-RENEWAL: Breauna Hemphill 06/08/15 Sp Ed Monitor, BHS CERTIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Amy Cotton-Muccie 08/25/15 LSS, English Teacher, BHS K.D. Kennis 08/25/15 Library/Technology Teacher, District Cory Johnston 08/25/15 Math Teacher, BHS Braydon Schilling 08/25/15 School Psychologist, District Denise Smith 08/25/15 Special Education Teacher, BHS Nancy Sparks 05/29/15- 06/05/15 Temp. 2nd Grade Teacher, Hillcrest Katie Walters 08/25/15 English/Reading-Title I Teacher, BHS APPOINTMENT 21ST CENTURY GRANT: Kristine Anderson 07/07/15 – 0716/15 Apprentice Chefs Amie Badovinac 07/07/15 – 07/23/15 Math Connie Daily 07/07/15 – 07/23/15 Math Christine Donaldson 07/07/15 – 07/16/15 Apprentice Chefs Christine Donaldson 07/21/15 – 07/23/15 Camp I Can Cook Katie Merrifield 06/15/15 – 06/26/15 Hoop it Up Megan Schulte 06/16/15 – 07/02/15 Reading Michaela Tomsheck 07/07/15 – 07/16/15 Apprentice Chefs

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Michaela Tomsheck 07/21/15 – 07/23/15 Camp I Can Cook Amber Walker 06/16/15 – 07/02/15 Reading RETIREMENT: Jim Hope 08/21/15 Assistant Principal, BHS RESIGNATION: Brice Corts 06/08/15 School Psychologist Angela Richards 06/08/15 School Psychologist SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Bryan Arntson 06/08/15 Strength & Conditioning Coach, BHS Amanda Bragg 06/08/15 Head Cheer Dance Coach, BHS Maurice Cook 06/16/15 Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Eric Dunmire 06/16/15 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS Cory Johnston 06/16/15 Head Wrestling Coach, BHS Amanda Krieg 06/16/15 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Dan Larson 06/16/15 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS J.R. Richardson 07/01/15 Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach, BHS Guy Wadas 06/16/15 Head Cross Country Coach, BHS RESIGNATION: Corey Cutler 05/20/15 Assistant Football Coach, BHS Shyla Reed 06/16/15 Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS Angela Richards 06/05/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Angela Richards 06/05/15 Assistant Track Coach, BHS Michele Shea 05/12/15 Event Worker Wold moved to approved, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 7 – Approval of Daily Rate Contract for Director of Business Affairs/Clerk of the Board – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested Board approval of the Daily Rate Contract from June 11, 2015 through June 30, 2015 for Dennis Clague, Director of Business Afffairs/Clerk of the Board. With the approval of this daily rate contract, Mr. Clague can be oriented into his new position and attend training. Billteen moved to approve, second by Nicholls, motion carried. Item 8 – Approval of Annual Contract for Director of Business Affairs/Clerk of the Board – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested Board approval of the Annual Contract for Director of Business Affairs/Clerk of the Board with corrections made to the term of the contract being July 1, 2015

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through June 30, 2016 and record of authorization for contract being dated June 5, 2015 at the regular board meeting. Wold moved to approve with corrections as stated above, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 9 – Approval to Extend the 2014-2015 Non-Union Employment Contracts – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested Board approval to extend the 2014-2015 non-union employment contracts. Ms. Boston stated that it is in the best interest of the District for these non-union employees to continue their employment beyond the June 30, 2015 deadline. Ms. Boston also requested:

Approve an adjustment to wages (base pay) and benefits for the non-union employees identified above at a level equal to that provided to union employees for the 2015-2016 contract year;

Approve a retroactive application of any adjustments to wages and benefits making the adjustments described above effective as of July 1, 2015; and

Authorize the Administration to enter into contracts with the approved adjustments to wages and benefits described above for a term of one (1) year with an effective date of July 1, 2015, immediately upon the conclusion of negotiations with the Butte Teachers Union.

Billteen moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of Contract for RSVP Coordinator – Chairperson Boston Ann Boston, Chairperson, requested Board approval of the Contract for RSVP Coordinator, Cathy Pomroy. The Contract is effective July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016, which is the end of the grant year. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval to Hire Two (2) Speech & Language Pathologist Aides for the 2014-2015 ESY (Extended School Year) Speech Therapy Program – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to hire two (2) Speech and Language Pathologist Aides for the 2014-2015 ESY Therapy Program. The aides will work a total of 30 hours and the positions will be funded through the IDEA. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval of a Three-Year Audit Contract with Newland and Company – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to enter into a three year audit contract with Newland and Company. The contract term would cover fiscal years 2014-2015, 2015-16, and 2016-17 and the cost each year is $30,400.00. Ms. Jonart stated that due to all the changes being implemented on financial reporting for school districts, it is important to retain some continuity and consistency with the financial statements and audits. Ms. Jonart shared that she had discussions with Dennis Clague, Business Affairs Director, and he also felt it was a good idea to continue with Newland and Company. Trustee Zimpel asked if there are other audit companies which are approved by the State and asked why this does not go out to bid. Superintendent Jonart shared that the audit contract does not need to be bid.

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Chairperson Boston stated that Newland and Company keeps it completely in Butte; having staff available to come to us. In the past, the District has had a different company in which they only had a satellite office in Butte and it required the District to send the documents out. Trustee Wold stated that she believed Anderson Zurmuehlen could do the same as Newland and Company and the District should put this out for bid. Trustee Billteen asked if the State had a cap of $80,000.00 without having to go to bid. Chairperson Boston responded “yes”. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Vote 5-2. Nay: Trustees Wold and Zimpel. Item 13 – Approval of Interquest Canines for the 2015-2016 School Year – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of a Contract with Interquest Detection Canines for the 2015-2016 school year. The contract consists of six full-day visits at $675.00 each for a total of $4,050.00. The cost will be shared by Butte High School, East Middle School and Butte High Career Center. Hepola moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval to Continue Contracted Services with Wye Oak Holdings, Inc. for Network Services – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to continue contracted services with Wye Oak Holdings, Inc. for network services. Wye Oak has provided network services for the Butte School District over the past year. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval to Award Bread Bid to Franz Bakery for the Period of August 2015-June 2018 – Kurt Marthaller Kurt Marthaller requested Board approval to award the Bread and Bread Products bid to Franz Bakery; the only vendor that submitted a bid. The Contract will begin on the first day of school August 2015 and end the last day of school in June 2018. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 16 – Approval to Award Milk Products Bid to Meadow Gold Dairy for the Period of August 2015-June 2018 – Kurt Marthaller Kurt Marthaller requested Board approval to award the Milk and Milk Products bid to Meadow Gold Dairy; the only vendor that submitted a bid. The Contract will begin on the first day of school August 2015 and end on the last day of school in June 2018. Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 17 – Approval to Award Pizza Products Bid to Pizza Hut for the Period of August 2015-June 2018 – Kurt Marthaller Kurt Marthaller requested Board approval to award the Ready to Service Pizza Products Bid to Pizza Hut for the period of August 2015-June 2018. Bids were opened on Friday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. and there were two vendors that submitted bids (Pizza Hut and Dominos Pizza). Pizza Hut met all criteria for the bid at a price of $8.50 per pizza. Dominos gave a bid for $7.00 per

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pizza, but did not provide the needed documents to show the nutrional information needed for the proposal which was required per the Request for Proposal. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Items 18 – Approval to Award Bid for the West Elementary School Parking Lot Replacement to R & S Johnson Construction – Jed Hoopes, Director Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to award the bid for the West Elementary School Parking Lot Replacement to R & S Johnson Construction in the amount of $464,736.55. Mr. Hoopes shared that the project will be funded from a combination of Building Funds and the Elementary General Fund.

Billteen moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

Items 19 – Approval to Enter into an Agreement with McKinstry for Phase III – Annex at Butte High School – Jed Hoopes, Director Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into an agreement with McKinstry and give them authority to commit Epact Credits and other in-kind monies earned from work already completed during phases I & II within the high school. This project will address the phase III work associated with the high school building infrastructure and deferred maintenance projects. In summary, the high school Annex/Administration heat systems have exceeded their useful life. The scope of work in Phase III will involve replacing the high school administration/annex direct digital heat controls along with the malfunctioning HVAC equipment associated. The project will be funded using Metal Mines Monies. The total projected guaranteed maximum upgrade cost of Phase III is estimated to be $1,269,132.00. Trustee Billteen asked if this was one of the projects that was referenced earlier as being on the priority list. Mr. Hoopes stated “yes”. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Items 20 – Approval of BHS Student Clubs and Advisors - Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 list of BHS Student Clubs and Advisors prepared by Chuck Merrifield, Athletic Director. Wold move to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Items 21 – Approval to Rename the Mining City Duals Tournament on Behalf of the Butte Wrestling Club and the Butte Athletic Council – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested Board approval to rename the Mining City Duals Tournament on behalf of the Butte Wrestling Club and the Butte Athletic Council to “Mining City Duals/Coach Jim Street Classic”. Wold moved to approve; second by Billteen. Trustee Zimpel moved to table the request until Chuck Merrifield could be in attendance to answer any questions. Trustee Zimpel did not get a second on the motion to table the request. Vote 6-1 to approve the renaming of the Mining City Duals Tournament to the “Mining City Duals/Coach Jim Street Classic”. Nay: Trustee Zimpel

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Items 22 – Approval of Grant Application to Montana Wild for West Elementary 5th Grade Students – Pat Kissell Pat Kissell requested Board approval to submit a grant application to Montana Wild for West Elementary 5th Grade Students to visit the Montana Wild Education Center at Spring Meadow Lake in Helena, Montana. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Items 23 – Approval of East Middle School Handbook Changes for 2015-2016 – Larry Driscoll, Administrator Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of the following East Middle School Handbook Changes for 2015-2016:

Handbook Changes – 2015‐2016

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New School calendar

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EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 2015 ‐ 2016

BELL SCHEDULE

8:00 Teacher Sign‐In 8:18 Warning Bell 8:22 Tardy Bell 8:22 – 9:10 Period 1 9:13 – 10:01 Period 2 10:04 – 10:52 Period 3 10:52 – 11:22 Lunch ‐ 7th Grade 10:55 – 12:01 Period 4 ‐ 8th Grade 11:22 – 12:28 Period 4 ‐ 7th Grade 12:01 – 12:31 Lunch ‐ 8th Grade 12:31 – 1:19 Period 5 1:22 – 2:10 Period 6 2:13 – 3:00 Period 7 3:00 – 3:45 Detention – Regular 3:00 – 4:15 Detention – 2 Nights

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Absence without excuse, from any class, or school exercise, such as an assembly, where attendance is due, automatically places a student on detention and is subject to possible suspension and/or referral to Student Resource Officer. Should a student become ill while in school he should report to the nurse's office, or if she is not in, to the main office before leaving for home. STUDENTS MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION BEFORE LEAVING THE BUILDING, NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON MAY BE.

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An absence is defined as any period when the student is not actually present in class. A student who is absent unexcused from a particular class ten (10) days in any semester may not receive credit for that class. Ten (10) consecutive, unexcused days absent will result in student being dropped from school enrollment. Make-up work as opposed to absences, which are not made up, will be a vital consideration in the denial of credit. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING THE INITIATIVE TO FIND OUT FROM THEIR TEACHERS WHAT WORK NEEDS TO BE MADE UP.

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Students who get up too late or who miss the school bus or their ride are to report to school late. Late students are not penalized if they bring an excuse the following day. Students must bring a written excuse when tardy. Failure to bring an excuse the following day will result in the student receiving detention.

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Insert new Harassment/Hazing/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing Policy (#3226)

The Board will strive to provide a positive and productive learning and working environment. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, or bullying by students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated. This includes bullying, harassment, or intimidation via electronic communication devices (“cyberbullying”). Definitions 1. “Third parties” include, but are not limited to, coaches, school volunteers, parents, school visitors, service contractors or others engaged in District business, such as employees of businesses or organizations participating in cooperative work programs with the District and others not directly subject to District control at inter‐District and intra‐District athletic competitions or other school events. 2. “District” includes District facilities, District premises, and non‐District property if the student or employee is at any District‐sponsored, District‐approved, or District‐related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events, where students are under the control of the District or where the employee is engaged in District business. 3. “Hazing” includes, but is not limited to, any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or as a condition or precondition of attaining membership in or affiliation with any District‐sponsored activity or grade‐level attainment, including, but not limited to, forced consumption of any drink, alcoholic beverage, drug, or controlled substance, forced exposure to the elements, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact, sleep deprivation, or any other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental or physical health or safety of a student; requires, encourages, authorizes, or permits another to be subject to wearing or carrying any obscene or physically burdensome article, assignment of pranks to be performed, or other such activities intended to degrade or humiliate. 4. “Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying” includes, but is not limited to, any act which subjects an individual or group to unwanted, abusive behavior including gestures, threats, visual depictions, written or electronic communications, or verbal or physical acts that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived attribute such as age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, culture, social origin or condition, political affiliation, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other characteristic or for any other reason, that a reasonable person knows or should have known. 5. “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, that takes place on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school‐sponsored activity, on school‐provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop, or anywhere conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a student or staff member or an interference with school purposes or an educational function, and that has the effect of: a. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;

b. Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property; c. Creating a hostile educational environment. 6. “Intimidation” includes, but is not limited to, any threat or act intended to tamper with, substantially damage, or interfere

with another’s property, cause substantial inconvenience, subject another to offensive physical contact, or inflict serious

physical injury, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, ancestry, disability, or marital status, any act

which subjects an individual or group to unwanted, abusive behavior including gestures, threats, visual depictions, written or

electronic communications, or verbal or physical acts that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or

perceived attribute such as age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, culture, social origin or condition, political affiliation, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or by

any other characteristic or for any other reason, that a reasonable person knows or should have known.

7. “Menacing” includes, but is not limited to, any act intended to place a school employee, student, or third party in fear of imminent serious physical injury. 8. “Electronic communication device” means any mode of electronic communication, including, but not limited to, computers, cell phones, PDAs, or the internet. All complaints about behavior that may violate this policy shall be promptly investigated. Any student, employee, or third party who has knowledge of conduct in violation of this policy or feels he/she has been a victim of hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or menacing in violation of this policy is encouraged to immediately report his/her concerns to the building principal or designee, who have overall responsibility for such investigations. A student may also report concerns to a teacher or counselor, who will be responsible for notifying the appropriate District official. Complaints against the building principal shall be filed with the Superintendent. Complaints against the Superintendent shall be filed with the Board.

The complainant shall be notified of the findings of the investigation and, as appropriate, that remedial action has been taken. Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Staff whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the Superintendent or the Board. Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who reports or is thought to have reported a violation, files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation or inquiry. Such retaliation shall be considered a serious violation of Board policy, whether or not a complaint is substantiated. False

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charges shall also be regarded as a serious offense and will result in disciplinary action or other appropriate sanctions. The Superintendent shall be responsible for ensuring notice of this policy is provided to students, staff, and third parties and for the development of administrative regulations, including reporting and investigative procedures, as needed.

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STUDENT OFFENSES THAT WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION

Flagrant disrespect for school regulations

Open defiance and insolence to a teacher

Damage to property – All damage to the building or property caused willfully or carelessly, must be paid for by the pupil causing such damage. This applies to textbooks issued to students, desks, lockers, walls, and all other forms of school property.

Hazing or intimidation of other students

The use of any form of extortion by students

Theft of any school property or the property of other students

Five or more disciplinary reports

Fighting in or on the way to or from school, or at any school sponsored activity

Smoking or chewing tobacco. The school prohibits smoking and chewing of tobacco or “look alike tobacco products” including e-cigarettes and vapor products. in the building, on the school grounds, before or after school hours, while in attendance at school activities, or at any time a group can be identified as representing East Middle School. Students found in possession of tobacco products will be turned over to the police and a fine will be imposed.

Truancy – students who are truant may be referred to the school resource officer

Defiance, disrespect, abusive language or gestures directed toward any staff member

Possession of any prohibited articles in school

Possession of defense sprays, pepper sprays, mace, stun guns, tasers, etc.

Unauthorized intrusions in other schools

Gambling

Matches and lighters

Arson

Firecrackers and explosives

Possession of knives, slingshots, or other weapons, etc.

Possession of firearms

Students who have knowledge of possession of firearms, but fail to advise a staff member

Computer misuse

Endangering the safety of others (setting off false alarms, making bomb threats, etc.)

Violation of policies regarding student behavior and student involvement with illegal chemicals or alcohol

Refusing to identify one's self to school personnel

Disorderly conduct on the way to or from school

Trespassing on private property

Level 2 and Level 3 Bullying Behaviors

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ARTICLES PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL

Problems arise each year because students bring articles, which are hazards to the safety of others or interfere in some way with school procedure.

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Sunflower seeds, toothpicks, rubber bands, squirt guns.

Personal electronic devices.

Riding of skateboards, bikes, roller skates and roller blades on school property are prohibited.

Baseball or other trading cards or other items of value.

Knives, weapons of any kind, toy guns, water pistols, ammunition, pets, etc.

Hacky sacks, balls, etc. will not be permitted in class, but can be taken out and played with during the lunch break.

Laser pointers.

Tobacco (including “look alike” products ”) including e-cigarettes and vapor products. while in school, on the bus, or on school grounds.

Prank articles.

Inappropriate or obscene material.

Non-prescription and prescription medication not on file with school nurse.

Students are highly discouraged from bringing electronic devices such as IPods, Gameboys, etc. to schools. These articles must be kept in the student’s locker at all times once the students have been dismissed from the cafeteria in the morning.

Articles not permitted and brought to school will be confiscated and will be released only to the parent. Students will be given detention or can be suspended depending on the article.

Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Items 24 – Approval of Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the MTSBA for a Strategic Planning Session – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested Board approval to enter into an Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the MTSBA for a Strategic Planning Session for Board members on June 29, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Trustee Nicholls stated the importance of having a strategic planning session and get a better understanding of the Metal Mines money. Trustee Zimpel shared that he asked for a breakdown on the Metal Mines money; as it seems to be a complete mystery. Trustee Billteen stated that if there is a priority list; he would like to have this provided to new Trustees. Trustee Ferguson agreed that a strategic planning session is important. Chairperson Boston stated that, with approval of this request, the session is scheduled for June 29th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The agenda will include:

Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members Strategy Planning Review Metal Mines report

Trustee Zimpel stated “I would still like to have that explained to us by J.R. Richardson”. Superintendent Jonart shared that the planning session would include discussion of Metal Mines monies and a breakdown will be provided to Trustees. Ms. Jonart stated “Mr. Richardson has taken personal days until June 30th”. Wold moved to approved, second by Zimpel, motion carried.

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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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July 20, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 20th at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Excused: Becky Nicholls. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPOINTMENT OF CLERK OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee Wold moved to appoint Dennis Clague as Clerk of the Board, second by Trustee Zimpel, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1 – Special Board Meeting, June 15, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, June 15, 2015 Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 3 – Update from Rody Holman, Payne West Insurance Rody Holman thanked the Trustees and Butte School District #1 for their partnership with Payne West Insurance and the collaboration; stating there has been a great deal of progress and many things to be proud of in the District. Superintendent Jonart thanked Rody and his group; notably Brodie Loushin. Brodie has been responsible in conducting in-service for District employees and they have a great respect for him and it has shown in employees working safer with less accidents reported to Workers Compensation. Item 4 –BSD BEST Presentation This item has been removed from Agenda and will be presented at the August 17th board meeting. Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Item 6 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (June 2015)


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MONTH: JUNE 2015

DATE: JULY 7, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $3,454,834.72 $3,454,834.72 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $107,661.17 $107,661.17 FOOD SERVICE $87,095.53 $87,095.53 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $652,836.56 $652,836.56 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.11 $4,576.11 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $24,912.33 $24,912.33 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $39,055.82 $39,055.82 HIGH GENERAL FUND $1,716,002.23 $1,716,002.23 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $54,209.64 $54,209.64 HIGH RETIREMENT $296,189.30 $296,189.30 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $13,728.39 $13,728.39 TRAFFIC EDUCATION $43,837.18 $43,837.18 HIGH SICK LEAVE RESERVE $19,189.36 $19,189.36 BUS ACTIVITY $13,792.23 $13,792.23 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR $1,273.08 $1,273.08 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $744,951.65 $744,951.65



MONTH: JUNE 2015

DATE: JULY 7, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $797,415.42 $165.97 $797,249.45 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $22,611.22 $22,611.22 FOOD SERVICE $27,728.89 $1,594.38 $26,134.51 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $4,467.74 $4,467.74 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $600.00 $600.00 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $355,992.66 $355,992.66 COBRA $17,376.80 $17,376.80 HIGH GENERAL $694,164.16 $1,654.55 $692,509.61 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $11,268.80 $11,268.80 HIGH RETIREMENT $2,522.08 $2,522.08 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $0.00 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $776.64 $776.64 HIGH DEBT SERVICES $0.00 ACTIVITY BUS $4,369.50 $4,195.50 $174.00 CO-CURRICULAR $96,742.33 $69,743.29 $26,999.04 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $83,659.20 $648.70 $83,010.50

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Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (June 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (April/May 2015) Travel Requests:

o Cathy Pomroy to Reston, VA on September 7-13, 2015 to attend the RSVP Director’s Training Event. $ 2,562.89 to be paid from the RSVP grant.

Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 7 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – July 20, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


July 20, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Trever Cox 08/31/15 Temp. Crossing Guard, Hillcrest Anna Curnow 08/31/15 Temp. Crossing Guard, Hillcrest Dan Hickey 07/22/15 – 07/30/15 Summer Cleaner, BHCC Robert Lockett 08/03/15 – 08/05/15 Summer Cleaner, BHCC Rusty Olson 09/01/15 Maintenance Engineer,

Emerson Jessica Reehl 08/11/15 Elementary Secretary,

Emerson Herbert Silberman 08/31/15 Substitute Food Service &

Cleaner, District

RESIGNATION: Margaret Bowling 07/01/15 Cook, EMS Katie Dillman 07/21/15 Substitute Monitor & Food Service, District Diane LaBuff 07/22/15 – 08/05/15 Summer Cleaner, BHCC Rusty Olson 08/31/15 Substitute Engineer, District

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Ann Ellingwood 06/16/15 – 07/15/15 ESY Speech Therapy Program, Speech Aide Brenda Floreen 07/21/15 Assistant Principal –

Academics, BHS Laura Hartwig 08/25/15 School Psychologist, District Chelsey Lillard 08/25/15 Special Education

Crossroads, BHCC Betty Miller 08/25/15 Kindergarten Teacher,

Kennedy Katie Peaslee 08/25/15 Special Education Resource Teacher, District

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Rick Rowling 07/01/15 – 07/24/15 Driver Education Teacher, BHS Nicole Scarberry 08/25/15 Temp. Title I Teacher, District Braydon Schilling 08/03/15 – 08/24/15 Summer School Psychologist, BHCC Steven Shahan 08/25/15 PE/Health, EMS Kaila Sullivan 06/16/15 – 07/15/15 ESY Speech Therapy Program, Speech Aide Taelor Ungerman 08/25/15 PreSchool Self-Contained Teacher, District

RESIGNATION: Amanda Blair 06/08/15 Sp. Ed. Crossroads, BHCC

Brenda Floreen 06/08/15 Math Teacher, BHS James Humphrey 07/03/15 English/History Teacher, BHS Kelly Sandford 07/08/15 Sp. Ed. Resource Teacher, EMS Sara Simmons 07/08/15 Sp. Ed. Self-Contained, West

SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Dale Burgman 07/21/15 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Ashley Choquette 07/21/15 Assistant Cross Country Coach, BHS Scott Cooney 07/21/15 Class Advisor, BHS Hazel Duddy 08/31/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Whittier Ted Farabee 07/21/15 Choral Director, EMS Geno Liva 07/21/15 Assistant Wrestling Coach, BHS Krystin Mengon-Lee 07/21/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS Krystin Mengon-Lee 07/21/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Laura Mortensen 08/31/15 – 10/30/15 Volunteer Volleyball Coach, EMS Luke Powers 07/21/15 Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Lindsey Randolph 07/21/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Julie Reichle 07/21/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS Ron Ricketts 07/21/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS Braydon Schilling 07/21/15 Assistant Football Coach, BHS Rebecca Schwartzmiller 07/21/15 Assistant Volleyball Coach, BHS Steven Shahan 07/21/15 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, BHS Dan Shea 07/21/15 Football Coach, EMS Michele Shea 07/21/15 Event Worker Curtis Smith 07/21/15 Assistant Golf Coach, BHS Kelci Thatcher 07/21/15 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS RESIGNATION: Ashley Choquette 07/21/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS James Humphrey 07/03/15 Football Coach, EMS Jennifer Reilly 06/12/15 Assistant Tennis Coach, BHS Guy Wadas 06/15/15 Cross Country Coach, EMS

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Zimpel moved to approved, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 8 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 an the Butte Teachers’ Union – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Tentative Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers’ Union. Ms. McClafferty stated that the District was notified that the Union voted to ratify this agreement. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 9 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers’ Union/Clerical – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Tentative Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers’ Union/Clerical. Ms. McClafferty stated that the District was notified that the Union voted to ratify this agreement.

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Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of 2015-2016 Non-Union Contracts – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty stated that at the June 15, 2015 meeting, the Board authorized administration to enter into contracts (with non-union employees below) immediately upon the conclusion of negotiations with the Butte Teachers’ Union. The Board approved an adjustment to wages and benefits equal to that provided to union employees retroactive July 1. Jacqueline Blom Administrative Assistant to the HR Director Maureen Bowman Information Support Specialist Cathy Cashell Information Specialist Ashley Choquette Project Aware Case Manager Mary Kaye Ericson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Connie Hepola Payroll Supervisor Zackary Horne Information Support Specialist Pam Jeffery Administrative Assistant to the Board/District Clerk Judy Jonart Superintendent Therese McClafferty Director of Human Resources Cassie O’Leary Project Aware Coordinator Kaylee Reynolds Project Aware Case Manager Emily Smith Project Aware Case Manager Thus, these contracts include a $25 increase to the District contribution to health insurance and an adjustment to wages at 3.1% for the 2015-2016 contract year and the applicable experience factor. Also being submitted for approval is to increase the employer contribution to health insurance, amendments for recently approved contracts for: Dennis Clague Director of Business Affairs Cathy Pomroy RSVP Coordinator Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval to Advertise and Hire a 4th Grade Teacher at West Elementary and a Kindergarten Teacher (determined by enrollment) – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to advertise and hire a 4th grade teacher at West Elementary which is needed to accommodate the latest enrollment numbers and to meet accreditation standards. Superintendent Jonart also requested Board approval to advertise and hire a kindergarten teacher. Currently the district has enough classrooms to accommodate the latest enrollment numbers; however, the district typically experiences a number of new registrations in kindergarten during the month of August. This position would only be filled in the event that there is an increase in kindergarten registrations. The location of this position will be determined by registrations and room availability. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval to Advertise and Hire an Elementary Activities Coordinator – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill requested Board approval to advertise and hire an Elementary Activities Coordinator. This position will be responsible for overseeing after school activities which include the following:

5th/6th grade girls’ volleyball 5th/6th grade boys’ basketball 5th/6th grade girls’ basketball

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After school academic and enrichment programs In the past, these programs were directed by the 21st Century Instructional Specialist. Due to reductions in the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, the instructional specialist position cannot be sustained. For the 2015-16 school year, the stipend for this position will equate to $5,645.13 and will be paid from the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. Chairperson Boston asked if this position would be advertised in-house. Jim O’Neill stated “yes”. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval to Advertise and Hire for ROCKIES Positions for the 2015-2016 School Year and Summer Academic/Enrichment Programs – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill requested Board approval to advertise and hire for the ROCKIES positions for the 2015-2016 school year and summer academic/enrichment programs. These positions will be funded through the 21st Century Learning Center Grant and Title I funds. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval to Advertise and Hire an Instructional Facilitator for Butte High School – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill requested Board approval to advertise and hire an Instructional Facilitator for Butte High School. This position is made possible through an increase in Butte High School’s 2015-2016 Title I allocation. The person hired for this position would be considered a Teacher on Special Assignment and would serve Butte High School similar to the Reading Coach positions in the elementary schools and East Middle School. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval to Advertise and Hire a Temporary Title I Position at Margaret Leary Elementary for the 2015-2016 School Year – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill requested Board approval to advertise and hire a temporary Title I position at Margaret Leary for the 2015-2016 school year. This position is due to an increased enrollment at Margaret Leary Elementary through the boundary modifications within the elementary district, the school’s academic at-risk population will increase during the 2015-2016 school year. Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 16 – Approval to Advertise and Hire Homebound Instructors for the 2015-2016 School Year – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to advertise and hire Homebound Instructors for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Cannon stated that the homebound teachers will provide homebound services to district students after school on Monday through Thursday; the number of teachers will be dependent upon the homebound caseload. These positions will be advertised internally. This program is funded through the IDEA Part B grant. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

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Item 17 – Approval to Hire up to Two (2) Speech Therapist Aides for the 2015-2016 School Year – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to hire up to two (2) speech therapist aides for the 2015-2016 school year based on the need. Ms. Cannon stated that these positions would be needed to facilitate our student’s IEP goals and objectives. The new positions will be funded through Pre-School and IDEA Part B monies. Medicaid will off-set the salaries for these positions. Granger moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 18 – Approval of Customer Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and Aesop – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval to the Customer Agreement between Butte School District #1 and Aesop. Ms. McClafferty explained that Frontline Technologies has acquired CRS (Subfinder) and the District is now in the process of migrating to the new absence management and substitute placement system called Aesop. Contract renewal begins August 1, 2015 and the District will be charged for ten months. This agreement will cover 412 employees for a total of $760.36 per month. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Items 19 – Approval of $750.00 Grant Award from Montana Tech Foundation – Graduation Matters Poster Contest to Emerson Elementary 6th Grade Student – Brenda Miner Brenda Miner requested Board approval to accept a $750.00 grant award from the Montana Tech Foundation – Graduation Matters Poster Contest. Ms. Miner stated that a 6th grade student at Emerson Elementary was the city wide winner in the MT Tech Graduation Matters Poster Contest. The class plans to use the money to provide additional technology resources for their classroom.

Billteen moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

Items 20 – Approval of Rocker School Bus Transportation Area Route Extension for the 2015-2016 School Year – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of the Rocker school bus transportation area route extension for the 2015-2016 school year. The Ramsay School District is requesting permission to transport several Ramsay students residing in the Ramsay School District across an existing Butte School District route of travel that includes Montana Street, Little Basin Creek road and the Beef Trail Road. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Items 21 – Approval of Bus Routes for the 2015-2016 School Year – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 bus routes. Mr. Hoopes stated that there are some boundary changes for the Margaret Leary Elementary/West Elementary/Hillcrest Elementary and the Whittier Elementary bus routes and stops.

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Note: A complete and detailed copy of the 2015-2016 Bus Routes is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes. Superintendent Jonart gave a special “thank you” to Jed and his staff, as this is the first time the bus routes have been brought forward for approval in July. Jed gave a thank you to the Administrators, Jim O’Neill and the technology department for their assistance in getting all of the registrations and other pertinent information in in such a timely manner. Wold move to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Items 22 – Approval of Contract Between Butte School District #1 and Marnie Prigge, Speech & Language Pathologist for the 2014-2015 ESY (Extended School Year) Speech Therapy Program – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of a Contract between Butte School District #1 and Marnie Prigge, Speech & Language Pathologist for the 2014-2015 ESY Program. Ms. Cannon stated that this contract will be funded through IDEA. Zimpel moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried. Items 23 – Approval of 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Dr. Susan Kalarchik, Audiologist – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1 and Dr. Susan Kalarchik, Audiologist. Billteen moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Items 24 – Approval of 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Tracey Carlyon, Mobility Specialist – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District 31 and Tracey Carlyon, Mobility Specialist. Ms. Cannon stated that Tracey Carlyon will provide services to a student at West Elementary. A portion of Ms. Carlyon’s salary will be offset by Medicaid. Granger moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Items 25 – Approval of 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Dixie Johnson, Occupational Therapist – Kathy Cannon Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1 and Dixie Johnson, Occupational Therapist. Ms. Cannon stated that this contract will be paid through IDEA Part B monies. Zimpel moved to approved, second by Granger, motion carried. Items 26 – Approval of Changes to the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Calendar for the 2015-2016 Academic Year – Chairperson Boston Chairperson Boston requested approval of the following changes to the Board of Trustees regular meeting calendar for 2015-2016:

February 15th meeting changed to February 16th; and March 14th meeting changed to March 21st; Agenda Review – March 9th and Agenda

Setting – March 15th.

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Wold moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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August 17, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Becky Nichols, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Excused: Scott Ferguson. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, July 20, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 2 – Student Survey Update – Melody Rice Melody Rice, Licensed Professional Counselor; also serving on BSB Suicide Coalition, Grief Subcommittee along with County/School/Health Professionals/Students providing peer support and education on depression and mental health issues. The Suicide Coalition presented to Butte High School and Butte Central in March and the students participated in a survey. Out of 120 BHS student surveys; 105 stated that the information was helpful, 17 shared avoidance (PTSD) and 8 students asked “what took so long”. Ms. Rice requested that the BSB Suicide Coalition be able to continue providing services in the schools. Item 3 –K12 Vision Group – Trustee Zimpel This item was removed from Agenda. Item 4 –United Veterans Council – Flag Etiquette – Ann Boston, Chairperson Mike Lawson, along with Eileen Grebb, Tom Reamer, Mel Klieniger, Tom Boyet, Ruth Reamer, Molly Kirk, and John Thompson from the United Veterans Council presented a demonstration of folding of the flag and flag etiquette. The United Veterans Council is comprised from all veteran organizations in Butte. Also in attendance was Lauren Kippen, Butte Exchange Club and partners with the United Veterans Council in the Field of Honor Program which will take place in Butte on September 10-13, 2015. Ruth Reamer expressed the importance of reinforcing flag etiquette (standing with right hand over heart and removing hat) when the National Anthem is being played at all events. The Council requested that they be invited into the schools to provide awareness of flags and flag etiquette and also that the announcers at events; reiterate the appropriate flag etiquette. The United Veterans Council presented Butte School District #1, Board of Trustees an American Flag, with a Certificate of Authenticity, stating that the flag was flown over the United States Capitol to be displayed in the BSD #1 Administration Building.

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Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda Trustee Zimpel congratulated and welcomed Mr. Josh Schad as Administrator of Whittier Elementary. CONSENT AGENDA Item 6 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (July 2015)


MONTH: JUNE 2015

DATE: JULY 7, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $3,454,834.72 $3,454,834.72 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $107,661.17 $107,661.17 FOOD SERVICE $87,095.53 $87,095.53 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $652,836.56 $652,836.56 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $4,576.11 $4,576.11 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $24,912.33 $24,912.33 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $39,055.82 $39,055.82 HIGH GENERAL FUND $1,716,002.23 $1,716,002.23 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $54,209.64 $54,209.64 HIGH RETIREMENT $296,189.30 $296,189.30 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $13,728.39 $13,728.39 TRAFFIC EDUCATION $43,837.18 $43,837.18 HIGH SICK LEAVE RESERVE $19,189.36 $19,189.36 BUS ACTIVITY $13,792.23 $13,792.23 HIGH CO-CURRICULAR $1,273.08 $1,273.08 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $744,951.65 $744,951.65



MONTH: JUNE 2015

DATE: JULY 7, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $797,415.42 $165.97 $797,249.45 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $22,611.22 $22,611.22 FOOD SERVICE $27,728.89 $1,594.38 $26,134.51 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $4,467.74 $4,467.74 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $600.00 $600.00

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MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $355,992.66 $355,992.66 COBRA $17,376.80 $17,376.80 HIGH GENERAL $694,164.16 $1,654.55 $692,509.61 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $11,268.80 $11,268.80 HIGH RETIREMENT $2,522.08 $2,522.08 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION $0.00 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $776.64 $776.64 HIGH DEBT SERVICES $0.00 ACTIVITY BUS $4,369.50 $4,195.50 $174.00 CO-CURRICULAR $96,742.33 $69,743.29 $26,999.04 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $83,659.20 $648.70 $83,010.50



Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (July 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (June 2015)

Billteen moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 7 – Approval to Hire Two (2) Additional Speech Therapist Aides for the 2015-2016 School Year – Kathy Cannon Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to hire two (2) additional Speech Therapist Aides for the 2015-2016 school year. These positions are needed to assist in facilitating student’s speech goals and objectives. These positions will be funded through the IDEA Part B monies. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 8 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – August 17, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


August 17, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING (Corrected)


CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Loretta Cerise 08/25/15 Cook’s Helper, EMS / Substitute Cleaner, Substitute Playground Monitor Kaye Holland 08/25/15 Cook’s Helper, West Ken Krum 08/25/15 Server, Kennedy Judy Maloughney 08/25/15 Bus Monitor, Transportation Aretta Seymour 08/04/15 Substitute Food Service Herbert Silberman 08/25/15 Cook’s Helper, Central Brett Ueland 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Monitor/District –

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Headstart - Lincoln

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Lenore Rowling 08/25/15 – 12/18/15 Sp. Ed. Monitor, West

RESIGNATION: Peggy Eustice 07/22/15 Cook’s Helper, EMS Averil Maloughney 07/22/15 Server, Kennedy Aretta Seymour 08/03/15 Cook’s Helper, EMS

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT: Jacob Buckley 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Resource, EMS Kotie Dunmire 08/25/15 Temp. Speech Pathologist Aide, District Ann Ellingwood 08/25/15 Temp. .5 Speech Pathologist Aide, District Suzanne Evans 08/25/15 Instructional Facilitator- TSA, BHS Sheri Foley 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Self-Contained, West Rachel Friez 08/25/15 Temp. Speech Pathologist Aide, District Trish Gollinger 08/25/15 Temp. 4th Grade, West Christopher Heiland 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Resource, Whittier Lindsey Kambich 08/25/15 English Teacher, BHS Kathy Kopf 08/25/15 Temp. Sp. Ed. Self- Contained, West Holly Moore 08/25/15 Temp. English, BHS Ben Moser 08/25/15 English Teacher, BHS Mallory Potts 08/25/15 Temp. Title I, Mgt. Leary Deeanna Queer 08/25/15 Sp. Ed. Crossroads, BHCC Craig Remsen 08/25/15 Science Teacher, BHS Kara Remsen 08/25/15 Kindergarten Teacher, Mgt. Leary Nicole Scarberry 08/25/15 Temp. .5 Title I Teacher, Butte Central Josh Schad 08/11/15 Elementary Principal, Whittier John Stenson 08/25/15 Social Studies Teacher, EMS Jordyn Stitzel 08/25/15 Temp. Math Teacher, BHS Kaila Sullivan 08/25/15 Temp. Speech Pathologist Aide, District Kelsey Zitzer 08/25/15 Science Teacher, BHS

2015-2016 R.O.C.K.I.E.S. After-School Math Instructors Anderson, Kristine 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Badovinac, Amie 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Carlson, Connie 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Donaldson, Christine 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Harper, Chrissie 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Hill, Patty 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Houchin, Erna 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Kelly, Michelle 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Luoma, Jennifer 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 McLaughlin, Cheryl 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Rose, Kelly 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Schulte, Meghan 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Sharon, Kathy 09/28/15 - 04/29/16 Shaw, Beth 09/28/15 - 04/29/16

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Vinecke, Judy 09/28/15 - 04/29/16

2015-2016 Homebound After-School Instructors Cindy Ammondson 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Luke Blaskovich 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Becky Fisk 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Colleene Fogarty 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Melissa Johnson 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Travis Johnson 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Jim Konen 08/31/15 - 06/03/16 Jori Liva 08/31/15 - 06/03/16

RESIGNATION: Suzanne Evans 08/24/15 English Teacher, BHS J.P. Gallagher 07/23/15 Principal, Whittier Josh Schad 08/10/15 Dean, BHCC

REMOVAL: Nicole Scarberry 08/25/15 Temp. Title I Teacher, District


APPOINTMENT: Holly Carpenter 08/18/15 Asst. Cheer/Dance Coach, BHS Ken Carver 08/18/15 Cross Country Coach, EMS Taylor Cook 08/18/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS Chad Jonart 08/18/15 Elementary Activities Coordinator Heather Jones 08/18/15 Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach, BHS Riley McNabb 08/18/15 Asst. Boys’ Soccer Coach, BHS Cristin Nielsen 08/18/15 Event Worker Chase Plum 08/18/15 Football Coach, EMS Maria Robinson 08/18/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Steven Shahan 08/18/15 Football Coach, EMS Kelci Thatcher 08/18/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Janeen Walsh 08/18/15 Dept. Chair/English, BHS RESIGNATION: Brandan Barnett 07/27/15 Substitute Teacher Jacob Buckley 08/06/15 Substitute Teacher Gayle Clark 07/29/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS Brenda Floreen 06/22/15 National Honor Society Advisor, BHS Sheri Foley 08/06/15 Substitute Teacher Christopher Heiland 08/06/15 Substitute Teacher Katie Peaslee 07/22/15 Substitute Teacher Josh Schad 08/10/15 Asst. Football Coach, BHS

REMOVAL: Marc Gilboy 08/18/15 Track, EMS Randy Miller 08/18/15 Track, EMS Zimpel moved to approve with correction made to Riley McNabb, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach, and BHS. Second by Billteen, motion carried.

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Item 9 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers’ Union, Representing the Clerical Union – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of a MOU between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Teachers’ Union, representing the Clerical Union. Ms. McClafferty shared that the MOU is a waiver of the 12 month retirement notification requirement. This need to waive is to accommodate the special needs for one member only who plans to retire at the end of this school year. This approval is a one-time, non-precedent setting agreement. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Covering the Butte School District Engineers – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Tentative Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Covering the Butte School District Engineers. Ms. McClafferty stated that the District negotiation team met with the Engineers on July 21, 2015. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 11 – Approval to Advertise and Hire a Permanent Cleaner for West/Margaret Leary – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to advertise and hire a permanent cleaner for West/Margaret Leary. Ms. Jonart stated that this position will be funded from the elementary general fund. Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval to Enter Into an Independent Agreement for Speech Therapy with Ms. Marnie Prigge for the 2015-2016 School Year – Kathy Cannon Superintendent Jonart requested approval to enter into an Independent Agreement for Speech Therapy with Ms. Marnie Prigge for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Jonart stated that this agreement provides Butte School District the necessary SLP supervision for the speech aids that will be working with our students who require speech/language services. The rate of pay will be $51.40 per hour and will be paid from the IDEA Part B/preschool grants. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval to Advertise Butte School District #1’s Fall/Winter Adult Community Education Program – Kathy Cannon Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to advertise Butte School District #1’s Fall/Winter Adult Community Education Program. Fall classes will begin on September 14, 2015 and the winter classes on January 11, 2016. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

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Item 14 – Approval of 2015-2016 Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Ramsay School District for Specialty Services – Kathy Cannon Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the 2015-2016 MOU between Butte School District #1 and Ramsay School District for specialty services in the areas of speech/language and a school psychologist. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 15 – Approval to Hire an Architect for the Renovation of the Butte High School Auditorium – John Metz John Metz requested Board approve to hire an architect for the renovation of the Butte High School Auditorium. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 16 – Approval to Enter Into an Inter-Local Agreement with Beaverhead H.S. District – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into an Inter-Local Agreement with Beaverhead H.S. District to travel across School District #1’s boundary located in Melrose. The Dillon School District will transport high school students who live within the Beaverhead County School District boundary area to and from the Melrose Post Office bus stop each day. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 17 – Approval of Change Order (West Elementary Parking Lot Replacement) – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of the Change Orders 1-9 to R & S Johnson Construction for the West Elementary Park Lot Replacement. Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. created the design for replacing the parking lot. Mr. Hoopes states that the change orders involve adding new handrails, sidewalks, cafeteria stairs, cement hand rail plates and concrete curbs. The cost for these changes amount to $18,681.00 and will be funded using the Elementary General Land Improvement Funds. Billteen moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 18 – Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Pioneer Technical Services for West Elementary Maintenance Parking Lot Replacement – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to enter into an agreement with Pioneer Technical Services for West Elementary maintenance parking lot replacement. Mr. Hoopes stated that it would be in the best interest of the District to fix the gym/maintenance parking lot area which is located just south of the main parking lot. Pioneer Technical Services will provide the necessary design, support and oversight of this project, if approved. The cost of these services will not exceed $25,000.00 and will come from the Elementary Building Funds and the Elementary General Fund. Hepola moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 19 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of a MOU between Butte School District #1 and Big Brothers Big Sisters for school-based mentoring during the 2015-2016 school year. Hepola moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

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Items 20 – Approval to Adopt Resolution to Authorize Disposal of Surplus Property – Kurt Marthaller/Gail Jory Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to adopt a resolution to authorize disposal of surplus property. The surpluses are obsolete and are no longer of use to the Butte School District Food Services Department.

Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried.

Items 21 – Approval of Butte School District #1 and Montana Tech Clinical Affiliate Agreement – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the Clinical Affiliate Agreement between Butte School District #1 and Montana Tech for the year August 2015-August 2016. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Items 22 – Approval of Changes to the Elementary Handbook for 2015-2016 School Year – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the changes to the Elementary Handbook for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Jonart shared that the changes are in regard to the administration and placement of an Auto Injectable Epinephrine in accordance with our District Policy 3416F-G and Policy 8450, regarding the Automated External Defibrillators (AED). 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 5:52 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Scott Ferguson, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Becky Nichols, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1 – Special Board Meeting, August 17, 2015 Zimpel moved to approve, second by Wold, motion carried. Item 2 – Regular Board Meeting, August 17, 2015 Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 3 – Special Board Meeting, August 27, 2015 Granger moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 4 – East Middle School Presentation with Recognitions – Larry Driscoll Mr. Driscoll presented the following:

The Middle School concept: o 5 teams, 5 core (Math, Science, English, Reading and Social Studies) o Rotation – Art, I.A., Music, Spanish, Band, Choir, etc.)

Demographics o 321 7th Grade Students o 308 8th Grade Students o Free & Reduced = 45%

New Staff o Steve Shahan – P.E. o John Stenson – Social Studies o Anthony Hoffman – Social Studies o Sarah Leipheimer – Math o Shaela Evenson – Science o Amanda Williams – Reading o Joanie Lyons – Title English o Tim McMahon – SRO

Summer Projects o New tile in hallway o New doors in gymnasium o Replaced drain pipe

School Activities o Mariah’s Mile o School-wide book/elections o New York City in May o Garden Grants

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Wholefood, Inc. o Open House: Thursday, September 24th – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. o Montana Tech – Graduation Matters o MAPS Testing (Fall, Winter & Spring) o Smarter Balanced Assessment o CSCT Program o Aware & Western Montana o Fall Sports

Football, Volleyball and Cross Country 325 Students participating

o Striving Reader Data

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3

Fall 12/13 52% 25% 23% BUTTE 64% 20% 15%

Spring 12/13

62% 19% 19% 74% 13% 13%

Fall 13/14 50% 25% 25% 63% 22% 15%

Spring 13/14

62% 19% 19% 75% 15% 11%

Fall 14/15 47% 26% 28% 61% 22% 17%

Spring 14/15

61% 21% 18% 75% 16% 9%

Item 5 – Update from BHS Student Representative Kaitlyn Alley reported the following:

Homecoming spring pep assembly was held this week. o Matt Vincent talked to students about Graduation Matters. o Royalty was Gia Sorini and Matt Merzlak, they were crowned at the football

game. o Immediately following was a dance and it was very successful and there were no

problems. Clubs, including student council, speech and debate, Montana History club, excel club,

TASC, and HOSA have been meeting weekly. Big Brothers and Big Sisters had their first meeting. National Honors Society has their induction ceremony this week on the 23rd.

Fall sports are in fully swing! Item 6 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda R. Edward Banderob discussed the Metal Mines Tax Fund and requested the Board consider two items:

1. Do not stop at 35%; coal, gas and oil get 50% from legislature. 2. Use a portion to create a curriculum to reach common concerns ~ to live in harmony in

the community. Dr. Phillip Curtis shared the Butte School District mobile application which will allow the District to push out news and events. The App icon is “BSD BEST” and will be available from the iTunes store on Friday, September 25th. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (August 2015)


MONTH: AUGUST 2015

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DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $248,476.27 $248,476.27 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $14,995.45 $14,995.45 FOOD SERVICE $9,544.56 $9,544.56 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $34,161.36 $34,161.36 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $224.97 $224.97 HIGH GENERAL $175,606.71 $175,606.71 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $7,853.98 $7,853.98 HIGH RETIREMENT $23,690.64 $23,690.64 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $6,508.13 $6,508.13 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $438.68 $438.68 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $50,354.16 $50,354.16

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $571,854.91 $571,854.91

GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $571,854.91


MONTH: AUGUST 2015

DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $286,304.48 $1,130.97 $285,173.51 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $11,516.41 $11,516.41 FOOD SERVICE $20,336.67 $20,336.67 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $287,987.10 $287,987.10 ELEMENTARY BUILDING FUND $154,684.79 $154,684.79 COBRA $16,118.32 $16,118.32 HIGH GENERAL $120,861.37 $470.75 $120,390.62 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $5,683.64 $5,683.64 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $6,074.36 $6,074.36 ACTIVIT BUS SERVICE FUND $141.00 $141.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $92,690.52 $92,690.52 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $14,318.57 $14,318.57


Note: A complete and detailed listing of the Payroll and Claims Warrants, Budget Transfers and

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Revenue Reports is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these minutes.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (August 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (August 2015) Travel Requests:

o Judy Bryant, Jim O’Neill, Brenda Floreen, Patty Sayler, Dennis Shea and Amber Walter to New Orleans, LA on November 17-21, 2015 to attend the National ACTE Conference. $14,510.40 to be paid from the Carl Perkins Grant.

o Travis Johnson to New Orleans, LA on November 18-21, 2015 to attend the National ACTE Conference. $2,097.05 to be paid from the Carl Perkins Grant.

Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 8 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – September 21, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING

Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Brice Boedecker 09/22/15 Substitute Bus Driver,

Transportation Emily Cleverly 09/22/15 Substitute Classroom Monitor

Pat Cunningham 10/01/15 Cook’s Helper, EMS Kyle Miller 09/22/15 Substitute Classroom Monitor Anthony VanDyk 09/22/15 Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation RESIGNATION: Zackary Horne 09/18/15 Information Support Specialist Kaylee Reynolds 09/25/15 Project AWARE Case Manager Mary Kate Staley 09/11/15 Substitute Clerical LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Andy Janhunen 09/16/15 – 09/23/15 Bus Monitor, Transportation Diana LaBuff 09/08/15 – 09/21/15 Cleaner, Emerson Kathy Nugent 09/01/15 – 09/11/15 Bus Monitor, Transportation CERTIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Ann Ellingwood 08/25/15 Temp. Speech Pathologist Aide, District Becky Fisk 09/09/15 Graduation Coach/TSA, BHS RESIGNATION: Ann Ellingwood 08/24/15 .5 FTE Temp. Speech Pathologist Aide, District Becky Fisk 09/08/15 2nd Grade Teacher, Whittier

TRANSFER: Marcus McCaughey 09/09/15 From Temp. Reading Instructor to Temp. 2nd Grade Teacher, Whittier

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SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Chris Alexander 08/25/15 Co-Head (.2) Special Olympics Coach Kristina Billington 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Shelby Bragg 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Amanda Davis 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Nicholas Dodge 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Patrick Donahue 08/31/15 National Honor Society Advisor, BHS Billie Jo Gonzales 09/22/15 Event Worker, Volunteer, BHS Amanda Jangula 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Zach Johnson 09/22/15-10/30/15 Volunteer Football Coach, EMS Tom Peterson 08/25/15 Co-Head (.2) Special Olympics Coach Craig Remsen 08/18/15 Assistant Football Coach, BHS Maria Robinson 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Matthew Sargent 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Monica Schwemin 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Brittany Whitley 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Samantha Wilson 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher Gary Wold 09/22/15 Substitute Teacher RESIGNATION: Jennifer Lynch 08/24/15 Substitute Teacher Betty Miller 08/24/15 Substitute Teacher Kerry Powers 08/24/15 Substitute Teacher Taelor Ungerman 08/24/15 Substitute Teacher REMOVAL: Brandon Loeffler 08/24/15 Co-Asst. Boys’ Soccer Coach, BHS Todd Whalen 08/24/15 Drama Advisor, BHS Billteen moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Recused: Trustee Wold Item 9 – Approval of Tentative Agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Teamsters’ Union Local #2 – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the tentative agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Teamsters Local Union No. 2, representing the Butte School District Administrators. Ms. McClafferty shared that the District Negotiation Team met with the Administrators on September 8, 2015. The Union notified the District on September 11, 2015 that the membership ratified the Tentative Agreement. Wold moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and the Teamsters’ Union, Local #2 – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the MOU between Butte School District #1 and the Teamsters’ Union, Local #2 regarding the development of a new matrix for Administrators. This matrix will be presented to the Board for approval. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

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Item 11 – Approval to Provide Nursing Services to the Early Morning Pre-School Program for the 2015-2016 Academic Year – Kathy Cannon, Director Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to provide nursing services to the Early Morning Pre-School program. These services are needed to be in compliance with IDEA and individual educational programs. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval of Agreement of Cooperation Between Butte School District #1 and the Human Resource Council, District XII for Implementation of the Jobs for Montana’s Graduates Program for the 2015-2016 Academic Year – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested approval of our standard interlocal cooperative agreement between Butte School District #1 and the Montana Job Corps Program at Anaconda. This agreement is the same that the Job Corps has entered into with other schools and with Butte High itself in the previous years. The MOU would be in effect for the 2015-2016 academic year. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of Contract Between Butte School District #1 and the Butte Sylvan Learning for Supplemental Educational Services from September 21, 2015 to May 31, 2016 – Jim O’Neill Jim O’Neill requested Board approval of a contract between Butte School District #1 and Sylvan Learning for supplemental education services provided to BSD #1 students. As required by No Child Left Behind, Butte School District Title I funds are set aside to pay for these services. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Human Resource Council District XII (Butte Headstart) for 2015-2016 – Kathy Cannon, Director Kathy Cannon requested Board approval of an MOU between Butte School District #1 and the Human Resource Council District XII (Butte Headstart) for 2015-2016. Ms. Cannon stated that through this agreement; Butte School District agrees to provide:

Child find/diagnostic testing Occupational therapist Physical therapist Adaptive physical education; and Psychological assessments.

Granger moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Recused: Trustee Hepola Item 15 – Approval of Change Order (West Elementary Parking Lot Replacement) – Jed Hoopes, Director Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of change orders # 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, work request for R & S Johnson Construction. Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. created the design for replacing the parking lot located at the West Elementary School. Mr. Hoopes stated that change order items #10-15 involve adding an additional signage, parking lot double line, parking lot turn arrows, parking lot curb paint, and repair damaged irrigation wire. Project change orders, in the amount of $2,637.60, will be funded using the Elementary General Land Improvement Funds. Hepola moved to approve, second by Ferguson, motion carried.

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Item 16 – Approval of Contract Between Butte School District #1 and 2nd Judicial District Youth Court –Trustee Billteen Trustee Billteen requested Board approval of the Contract between Butte School District #1 and the 2nd Judicial District Youth Court. The funds from this contract go towards salary and benefits for the Butte High Graduation Coach. Mr. Billteen stated that last years’ successes were that 81 students were served; of the 81 students in the program, 111 graduate credits were recovered. Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Recused: Trustee Billteen ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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OCTOBER 19, 2015 The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Becky Nicholls, Carol Wold and Eddie Zimpel. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, September 21, 2015 Zimpel moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 2 – Special Board Meeting, September 22, 2015 Billteen moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. Item 3 – Special Board Meeting, October 9, 2015 Zimpel moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS Item 4 - Recognition

Margaret Leary School – Blue Ribbon Award Butte School District #1 Nurses Butte High School Soccer Team

Item 5 - Emerson Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Brenda Miner Emerson Elementary Mission Statement:

The Mission of Emerson Elementary School is to create and sustain a safe atmosphere that promotes academic excellence.

The Yellow Jackets

Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

Math Map Scores 2013 Fall 2014 Spring 2014 Fall 2015 Spring

6th Grade 37% 48% 35% 53%

5TH Grade 35% 55% 37% 45%

4th Grade 41% 32% 33% 44%

3rd Grade 39% 25% 31% 38%

2nd Grade 39% 42% 43% 56%

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Reading Dibels 2013 Fall 2014 Spring 2014 Fall 2015 Spring

6th Grade 75% 86% 83% 86%

5TH Grade 67% 63% 58% 56%

4th Grade 66% 64% 39% 50%

3rd Grade 51% 50% 50% 59%

2nd Grade 65% 55% 60% 66%

1st Grade 75% 54% 61% 58%

Kindergarten 23% 80% 42% 68%

Item 6 – Update from BHS Student Representative Kaitlyn Alley reported the following:

BHS National Honor Society held elections for officers. Tutoring is available at BHS before and after school on Tuesday and Thursday in Room

435. BHS Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, October 29th.

Item 7 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Item 8 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (September 2015)


MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2015

DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,300,327.50 $1,300,327.50 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $38,003.91 $38,003.91 FOOD SERVICE $44,187.80 $44,187.80 ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $188,975.61 $188,975.61 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,573.58 $1,573.58 ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $9,190.36 $9,190.36 HIGH GENERAL $672,612.15 $672,612.15 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $19,208.46 $19,208.46 HIGH RETIREMENT $178,749.10 $178,749.10 HIGH ADULT EDUCATION FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75 HIGH SCHOOL SICK LEAVE RESERVE $58,962.52 $58,962.52 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $3,485.32 $3,485.32 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $268,139.68 $268,139.68

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,788,136.74 $2,788,136.74

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MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2015

DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $246,009.52 $169.00 $245,840.52 ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $12,428.52 $12,428.52 FOOD SERVICE $95,263.86 $95,263.86 ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,501.95 $1,501.95 MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $143,316.47 $143,316.47 ELEMENTARY BUILDING FUND $177,649.10 $177,649.10 COBRA $18,393.59 $18,393.59 HIGH GENERAL $169,032.11 $2.33 $169,029.78 HIGH TRANSPORTATION $6,118.57 $6,118.57 HIGH TRAFFIC EDUCATION $1,872.05 $1,872.05 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $639.00 $639.00 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $16,150.24 $680.00 $15,470.24 FEDERAL PROGRAMS $114,806.47 $394.40 $114,412.07

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $1,003,181.45 $1,245.73 $1,001,935.72 LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,245.73 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $1,001,935.72 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.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (September 2015) Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (August 2015) Travel Requests:

o Jessie Billquist-Jette on December 3-7, 2015 to Las Vegas, NV to attend the Advanced Course: Combining NDT & SI for Optimal Function in Children w/NeuroMotor Challenges. $1,393.14 from the IDEA Budget...

o Brett Huntsman, Tina Powers and Debbie Richards on November 7-11, 2015 to Washington, DC to Accept the National Blue Ribbon Award for Margaret Leary Elementary. $3,401.78 from the Elementary General Fund.

Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. PERSONNEL Item 9 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – October 19, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


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Name Effective Assignment/Location CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Daniel Foley 10/26/15 Project Aware Case Manager Steven Kambich 10/20/15 Cleaner, BHS Debra Kindt 10/20/15 Substitute Playground Monitor Daniel Larson 10/20/15 Project Aware Case Manager George Orcutt 10/20/15 Substitute Bus Driver Nicole Swoboda 10/20/15 Substitute Food Service, Playground Monitor, Bus Monitor LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Diane LaBuff 09/25/15 - 12/04/15 Cleaner, Emerson Rena Reilly 10/01/15 - 12/31/15 Food Service, Central Elementary School CERTIFIED PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Emily McDougall 10/7/15 – 10/14/15 Temp. 1st Grade, Whittier SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Samuel Andersen 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Meagan Beckett 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher James Boyd 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Tori Bushman 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach Ralph Esquibel 10/20/15 Event Worker Sara Forthofer 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Mary Pat Harris 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Kurry Hoffman 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach Nathan Holland 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Ashlee Houchin 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach Leesla Jonart 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach Patricia Liedes 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Cassandra Meixner 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Keith Ogolin 11/02/15 – 01/29/16 Volunteer Basketball Coach,

EMS Samantha Reap 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Rachel Smith 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports Coach Jolene Turner 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach Janelle Vincent 10/20/15 – 05/31/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach Quincy Williams 10/20/15 Substitute Teacher Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 10 – Approval of Employment Contracts for Project Aware Case Managers, Daniel Larson and Daniel Foley – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the employment contracts for Project Aware Case Managers, Daniel Larson and Daniel Foley. The contracts are prorated through June 30, 2016. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

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Item 11 – Approval of Adult Education Director Contract – Therese McClafferty Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Contract for the Adult Education Director, Kathy Cannon. Ms. McClafferty stated “per the recently approved Teamster Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Director is to be paid a stipend of $5,000.00 for the 2015-2016 program”. Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried. Item 12 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Butte Cares, Inc. – Superintendent Jonart Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1 and Butte Cares, Inc. for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Jonart shared that approval of this MOU will allow Butte Cares to provide drug free opportunities and activities for the youth in our school district. Zimpel moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried. Item 13 – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Butte School District #1 and Highlands College of Montana Tech – Jim O’Neill, Director Superintendent Jonart requested approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Butte School District #1 and the Highlands College of Montana Tech for the dual credit partnership. Superintendent Jonart shared that the continued partnership and growing program allows our students to enroll in classes for high school and college credits while attending Butte High School. Currently, 43 college credit are available at Butte High School. Wold moved to approve, second by Zimpel, motion carried. Item 14 – Approval of Change Order #1 and #2 to Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. for the West Elementary Parking Lot Replacement – Jed Hoopes Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of Change Orders #1 and #2 for Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. Mr. Hoopes shared that Change Orders #1 and #2 involved additional design and oversight for new curb and gutter along with the SWPPP fee paid to the BSB County paid by Pioneer. The total cost for these change orders amount to $1,900.00 and will be funded using the Elementary General Land and Improvement Funds. Zimpel 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 Hepola, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m. _______________________________ Chairwoman of Board of Trustees _________________________________ District Clerk Pj

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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the

School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom

Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present

were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and

Dennis Clague, Business Manager.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

SWEARING AND SEATING OF NEW TRUSTEE

Cathy Maloney, County Superintendent of Schools, had Susanne Dauenhauer recite her Oath of

Office and was seated as a Trustee for Butte School District #1 until the election in May 2016.

Dennis Clague called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Chairperson Boston nominated

Trustee Hepola, second by Trustee Granger. There were no further nominations.

By acclamation, Trustee Hepola will be Board Vice-Chair, serving out the remainder of the term

until May 2016.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, October 19, 2015

Wold moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

Item 2 – Special Board Meeting, November 5, 2015

Wold moved to approve, second by Granger, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Item 3 – Margaret Leary Elementary Presentation with Recognitions – Brett Huntsman

1) Blue Ribbon School

2) Boundary Change- 285-335 (50)

3) Free and Reduced lunch 48% in which 44% all free

4) Title teacher in the school – big help

5) Altacare #’s are high and have a waiting list

6) No test scores yet

7) Students put together a video

A) RABAT

B) Attendance and tardies

C) MBI Expectations

D) Anitbullying and presentation by Kilmer

E) IEFA

F) AR of the month

G) Flag Presentation

Link to video: https://animoto.com/play/ogptQtj3EqHbEG56vN2AAQ

Item 4 – Update from BHS Student Representative

Kaitlyn Alley reported the following:

https://animoto.com/play/ogptQtj3EqHbEG56vN2AAQ

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The Butte High School/Butte School District food drive is in full swing with all the

elementary schools and Butte High School participating. The BHS Student Council will

be going around collecting all the food from the schools on the 25th.

The Butte Travel Club is starting to plan their new trip to Rome and Italy that will take

place in 2017.

The Speech and Debate team had their home meet that was held at BHS on the 14th and

15th.

Girls and Boys basketball are starting practice this week.

Girl’s softball had their first open gym today.

The Coronation is scheduled for Wednesday the 25th of November and royalty has been

named.

Item 5 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda

R. Edward Banderob read the following letter to the Board of Trustees:

Butte School District #1 - Board of Trustees Meeting

Regular Board Meeting, 5:00 PM, November 16, 2015

111 N. Montana Street

Ref: Public Comment

Sub: Harmony Curriculum

R. Edward Banderob, 2601 Grand Ave. Butte, MT

I talked to your now Superintended about the need for an educational emphases on Harmony In Our Community about five years

ago. I learned a new word this week, one you most probably have been dealing with for years. “micro-aggression” - low-grade

insensitivity toward minorities, or I would add, lack of positive actions toward minorities. We all have many minority issues in

life to deal with, and they are not all about racial minorities.

Before Peace there must be Harmony, and as pointed out in the letter, and the macro-aggression events in the world recently

would seem to indicate that we need to start addressing the micro-aggressions in our community in a holistic systematic manner

before they escalate further.

Dr. Cheryl Crawley (former Great Falls Superintendent) states; “The Rocky Boy model, as I understand it, focuses on

connecting youth with their tribal heritage, (spirit), culture, and language. From what I have seen, it really matters for many

youth --although it is often very difficult to get them to first engage, once they do--with on-going connections--it seems to have a

great impact. The Rocky Boy model may not be the answer for your community. However, here are two existing programs (see

letter) you might suggest that Judy consider. I especially like the “40 Assets”. It comes out of University of Minnesota research

and has a proven track record. Your community could even purchase the assessment process that checks for improvement year

over year.

Also, the ideas/suggestions for (encouraging) community harmony and spirit, made by the Foundation For Community

Association Research, are really good ones. Again, it takes a whole community, not just the schools, because kids do what’s

modeled for them. If they see adults working to improve, they will amaze you at how responsive and creative they will be.

Dr. Lynn L'Abbe (who works with faith based youth programs), when asked about the Harmony In Our Community concept stated; “It is incumbent upon us to nurture our children, teaching them how to respond in healthy ways to adversities in life. Too often the model children experience from the adults in their lives, from TV, videogames and social media is anger in response to life challenges. Coping skills, healthy and effective emotion expression are learned behaviors, so any positive teaching that can be provided would be of great benefit to our children and therefore to society as a whole. This needs to be a priority in our communities” educational programs. Thus I ask that you do more than just note and file this communication.

Chairperson Boston stated that the Board will discuss this in more detail and address Mr.

Banderob’s request in December.

Item 6–11 - 1st Reading and Review:

5240P/5240F – Uniform Grievance Procedure

3520P/3520F-1 – School Nutrition Services Procedures and Rules

5321/5321P – Leaves of Absence

5322 – Military Leave

5329/5329P – Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability/Maternity Leave

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CONSENT AGENDA

Item 12 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (October 2015)


MONTH: OCTOBER 2015

DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,322,170.24 $1,322,170.24

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $61,733.36 $61,733.36

FOOD SERVICE $61,988.79 $61,988.79

ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $197,110.30 $197,110.30

ELEMENTARY ADULT ED FUND $1,573.58 $1,573.58

ELEMENTARY SICK LEAVE RESERVE $3,972.14 $3,972.14

HIGH GENERAL $655,204.24 $655,204.24

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $31,601.00 $31,601.00

HIGH RETIREMENT $98,970.79 $98,970.79

HIGH SCHOOL AULDT EDUCATION FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75

HIGH SCHOOL SICK LEAVE RESERVE $6,344.54 $6,344.54

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $13,089.11 $13,089.11 HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND $2,316.26 $2,316.26

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $308,711.40 $308,711.40

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,769,506.50 $2,769,506.50



MONTH: OCTOBER 2015

DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2015


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $166,896.01 $1,049.97 $165,846.04

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $12,964.94

$12,964.94

FOOD SERVICE $104,354.46

$104,354.46

ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION $1,890.00

$1,890.00

MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $98,170.40

$98,170.40

ELEMENTARY BUILDING FUND $14,710.50

$14,710.50

COBRA $18,062.77

$18,062.77

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HIGH GENERAL $227,529.08 $517.26 $227,011.82

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $6,489.27

$6,489.27 HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $458.00

$458.00

HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $93,789.00

$93,789.00

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $49,668.02

$49,668.02

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $794,982.45 $1,567.23 $793,415.22

LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $1,567.23 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $793,415.22


Revenue Reports is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these

minutes.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (October 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (September 2015)

Travel Requests:

o Brenda Miner and Susan Johnson to National Harbor, Maryland on July 5-8, 2016

to attend the National Elementary Principal’s Convention. $ 5,270.40 to be paid

from the elementary general fund.


PERSONNEL

Item 13 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – November 16, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


AMENDED PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT

NOVEMBER 16, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING



APPOINTMENT:

Scott McLaughlin 11/17/15 Substitute Engineer

Charlene Preston 11/17/15 Substitute Cleaner, Food

Service

RETIREMENT WITH WAIVER:

Patty Heard 11/30/15 Administration Revenue

Bookkeeper

RESIGNATION:

Mark Jenness 11/21/15 Bus Driver, Transportation


APPOINTMENT:

Tyler Johnston 11/17/15 Volunteer Wrestling Coach,

BHS

RESIGNATION: Dale Burgman 11/04/15 Head Volleyball Coach, BHS

Billteen moved to approve the amended PAR as presented, second by Granger, motion carried.

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Item 14 – Approval of Tentative Agreement Between Butte School District #1 and the

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the Pacific Northwest Regional

Council of Carpenters – Therese McClafferty, Director

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Tentative Agreement between Butte

School District #1 and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the Pacific

Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters.


Item 15 – Approval of Reclassification of Revenue Bookkeeper Position, Dennis Clague,

Director

Chairperson Boston stated that this item will be tabled until December when a funding source is

identified.

Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried.

Item 16 – Approval to Create Three (3) Additional Para Educator Positions, Kathy

Cannon, Director

Kathy Cannon requested Board approval to create three (3) additional para educator positions. It

has been determined that Whittier, West, and East Middle School need the additional support in

order to facilitate the educational needs of students in these self-contained programs.


Item 17 – Approval to Allow a $900.00 Stipend to be Paid from the Carl Perkins Grant to

Each Career and Technical Student Organization Advisor (HOSA, SkillsUSA, BPA and

FCCLA) – Judy Bryant, Teacher

Judy Bryant requested approval to allow a $900.00 stipend to be paid from the Carl Perkins

Grant to each Career and Technical Student Organization Advisor. The money will only be

available through the Carl Perkins grant as long as the grant exists.


Item 18 – Approval of Architect/Project Manager for Butte High School Auditorium

Renovation Project – Judy Jonart, Superintendent

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of SMA Architect firm for the Butte High

School Auditorium Renovation.

Ms. Jonart shared that the District solicited proposals for an Architect/Project Manager and

received five proposals. Through the screening and interview process, SMA Architect, out of

Helena, is being recommended for approval.

The committee consisted of Superintendent Jonart, John Metz, Jim O’Neill, Chuck Merrifield,

Dennis Clague, and Eddie Zimpel (Eddie served on committee but resigned prior to interviews).


Item 19 – Approval of Replacement of Ten School Buses – Jed Hoopes, Director

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval to investigate the possibility of replacing all ten (10) buses

that have reached their maximum depreciation value. The purchase will be funded using the

School District Bus Depreciation Fund and any possible rebate funds.


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Item 20 – Approval of Grant Application to the 2015 EPA Clean Diesel Rebate Program –

Dennis Clague

Dennis Clague requested Board approval to submit a grant application to the 2015 EPA Clean

Diesel Rebate Program. The EPA is offering rebates for the replacement of older buses with

2015 Clean Diesel buses. The district can replace 10 fully depreciated buses and receive rebates

in total of $215,000.00. The program is a lottery based system so receiving a grant is not

assured.


Item 21 – Approval of Deductive Change Order #3 (West Elementary Parking Lot

Replacement) – Jed Hoopes, Director

Jed Hoopes requested Board approval of a deductive change order #3 for the West Elementary

Parking Lot Replacement. The deductive change order is for verified quantities and

compensation amounts less than anticipated in the subsoil excavate materials. The deductive

amount is $11,704.15 and will be refunded back into the Elementary General Land Improvement

funds.


Item 22 – Approval to Submit a Grant Application to the School Nutrition Grant – Kurt

Marthaller, Director

Kurt Marthaller requested Board approval to submit a grant application to the Office of Public

Instruction, School Nutrition Equipment Grant. If awarded, the grant will be used to fund the

replacement of one of only two gas conventional ovens at BHS.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:49

p.m.

_______________________________

Chairwoman of Board of Trustees

_________________________________

District Clerk

Pj

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 21, 2015

The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 21st at 5:00 p.m. at the

School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom

Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Linda Sorini Granger. Patti Hepola, Kelly Howery, Becky

Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese

McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

SWEARING AND SEATING OF NEW TRUSTEE

Cathy Maloney, County Superintendent of Schools, had Kelly Howery recite her Oath of Office

and was seated as a Trustee for Butte School District #1 until the election in May 2016.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 1 – Regular Board Meeting, November 16, 2015

Granger moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.

Item 2 – Special Board Meeting, December 1, 2015


COMMUNICATIONS

Item 3 – Update from BHS Student Representative

None

Item 4 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda

Chairperson Boston stated that due to Eddie Zimpel’s resignation, there is an open seat for a

Trustee to represent the Butte School District on the MTSBA. Please contact Kareniesa at your

earliest convenience if you are interested in this position.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 5 – Consent Agenda

Payroll, Claims & Budget Transfers & Revenue Reports (November 2015)

LETTER #6 PAYROLL RECAP

MONTH: NOVEMBER

DATE: 12/4/15


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $1,329,778.38 $1,329,778.38

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ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $58,555.19 $58,555.19

FOOD SERVICE $59,268.86 $59,268.86

ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT $195,977.24 $195,977.24

ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $1,573.58 $1,573.58

HIGH GENERAL $714,793.56 $714,793.56

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $30,172.70 $30,172.70

HIGH RETIREMENT $103,111.30 $103,111.30

HIGH SCHOOL AULDT EDUCATION FUND $4,720.75 $4,720.75

HIGH ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $6,967.92 $6,967.92

HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR ACTIVITIES FUND 2849.92 2849.92

FEDERAL PROGRAMS 316448.93 316448.93

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $2,824,218.33 $2,824,218.33

GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH


MONTH: NOVEMBER 2015

DATE: 12/4/15


ELEMENTARY GENERAL $177,241.09 $23,633.82 $153,607.27

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION $17,053.03

$17,053.03

FOOD SERVICE $71,073.32

$71,073.32

ELEMENTARY ADULT EDUCATION FUND $499.00

$499.00

MEDICAID SPECIAL SERVICES $276,677.95

$276,677.95

ELEMENTARY DEBT SERVICE FUN $33,330.89

$33,330.89

COBRA INSURANCE $17,923.56

$17,923.56

HIGH GENERAL $169,640.05 $11,784.72 $157,855.33

HIGH TRANSPORTATION $8,453.61

$8,453.61

HIGH DEBT SERVICE FUND $16,416.65

$16,416.65

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE FUND $181.00

$181.00

HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURR FUNDS $5,986.46

$5,986.46

FEDERAL PROGRAMS $88,713.47 $82.51 $88,630.96

TOTAL CLAIMS (400) $883,190.08 $35,501.05 $847,689.03

LESS REIMBURSEMENTS $35,501.05 GRAND TOTAL PAID THIS MONTH $847,689.03


Revenue Reports is on file in the Clerk’s Office and by this reference is made part of these

minutes.

Student Activity Fund Report from East Middle School (November 2015)

Student Activity Fund Report from Butte High School (October 2015)

Travel Requests:

o Michael Kujawa and River Newman to Kansas City, Missouri on March 14-20,

2016 to attend the NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts).

Wold moved to approve, second by Dauenhauer, motion carried.

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PERSONNEL

Item 6 –Personnel Action Report (PAR) – December 21, 2015 – Therese McClafferty


PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT DECEMBER 21, 2015 – REGULAR MEETING



APPOINTMENT:

Adrian Bennett 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner

Barbara Fink 01/04/16 ParaProfessional, 6 hrs., West

Nancy Helmick 01/04/16 ParaProfessional, 6 hrs.,

Whittier

Katherine Jory 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner, Clerical

Debra Kindt 01/04/16 Substitute Bus Monitor

Kareniesa Kohn 01/04/16 Administrative Assistant to

the Board of

Trustees and District Clerk

Dee Kougioulis 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner

Erica Martin 01/04/16 Bus Monitor, Transportation

Michael Mazzola 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner

Theresa McBride 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner, Food

Service, Bus &

Playground Monitor

Geraldine Petritz 01/04/16 Cleaner, Whittier

Marni Schelin 01/04/16 Playground Monitor, Emerson

Laura Tresidder 01/04/16 ParaProfessional, 6 hrs., East

Anthony VanDyke 01/04/16 Bus Driver, Transportation

Vina Walker 01/04/16 Substitute Bus Monitor

Paula Zadworney 01/04/16 Substitute Cleaner

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Rena Reilly 01/01/16 – 01/07/16 Food Service, Central

Elementary

RESIGNATION:

Evelyn Nester 12/08/15 Bus Driver, Transportation

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

APPOINTMENT:

Angela Richards 01/04/16 School Psychologist, District

Josh Schad 12/22/15 Director of Drivers Education

RESIGNATION: John Metz 12/03/15 Director of Drivers Education


APPOINTMENT:

Holt Bodish 01/04/16 Substitute Teacher

Denise Bordeleau 08/25/15 CTSO Skills USA Advisor,

BHS

Dan Boyle 12/22/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS

Zachary Cunningham 12/22/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach

Savannah Gendreau 01/04/16 Substitute Teacher

Mariel Gribben 01/04/16 Substitute Teacher

Susan Hocking 01/04/16 Substitute Teacher

Steve Maloney 08/25/15 CTSO BPA Advisor, BHS

Corey Muffich 12/22/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach

Michael Parent 12/22/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

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Coach

Patty Sayler 08/25/15 CTSO FCCLA Advisor, BHS

Terry Schultz 12/22/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach

Wanda Staton-Allen 12/22/15 – 06/03/16 Volunteer, Elementary Sports

Coach

Steve Stosich 12/22/15 Assistant Softball Coach, BHS

Amber Walter 08/25/15 CTSO HOSA Advisor, BHS

Brian Yelenich 12/22/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS

RESIGNATION: Gayle Clark 12/05/15 Girls’ Basketball Coach, EMS

Barbara Fink 12/18/15 Substitute Food Service,

Clerical, Bus,

Classroom & Playground

Monitor

Nancy Helmick 12/18/15 Substitute Classroom Monitor,

Clerical

Jessica Laramie 12/10/15 Substitute Teacher

Erica Martin 12/18/15 Substitute Clerical, Classroom

Monitor

Geraldine Petritz 01/03/16 Substitute Cleaner

Maria Robinson 12/09/15 Volleyball Coach, EMS

Marni Schelin 12/18/15 Substitute Food Service,

Classroom Monitor

Anthony VanDyke 12/18/15 Substitute Bus Driver

Wold moved to approve the PAR as presented, second by Billteen, motion carried. Abstain:

Trustee Granger

Item 7 – Approval of Employment Contract for Administrative Assistant to the

Board/District Clerk – Therese McClafferty

Therese McClafferty requested Board approval of the Employment Contract for Kareniesa Kohn,

Administrative Assistant to the Board/District Clerk for the period of January 4, 2016 until June

30, 2016.


Item 8 – Approval to Solicit Proposals for Telecommunications Services for the 2016-2017

School Year – Judy Jonart, Superintendent

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval to solicit proposals for telecommunication

services for the 2016-17 school year.

Ms. Jonart stated that the proposals will include:

PRI/Trunking services;

DID;

Long Distance; and

Analog Lines or (POTS)

Hepola moved to approve, second by Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 9 – Approval to Renew Butte School District #1’s Montana Schools Property and

Liability Plan – Dennis Clague, Director

Dennis Clague requested Board approval to renew the Butte School District’s Montana Schools

Property and Liability Plan from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. The renewal would

guarantee that the rates would not increase by more than 6% in any one year, unless triggered by

one of the three events below:

An increase in property values, addition of vehicles or other coverage increases;

A loss ratio of in excess of 50%; or a claim in excess of $200,000 or three times your

annual premium, whichever is less; or

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The inability of the insurance carrier to obtain reinsurance due to a national catastrophe.

Rody Holman thanked the Trustees and Butte School District #1 for their partnership with

Montana Schools Property and Liability Insurance, stating that this is a win/win and allows the

schools participating to get the best benefit for all.


Items 10-14 – 2nd Reading and Approval of Policies, Procedures and Forms

Second reading and request for Board approval of the following:

Uniform Grievance Procedure – 5240P/5240F – Therese McClafferty

Granger moved to approve, second by Hepola, motion carried.

School Nutrition Services Procedures and Rules – 3520P/3520F-1 – Kurt Marthaller


Leaves of Absence – 5321/5321P – Therese McClafferty


Military Leave – 5322 – Therese McClafferty

Wold moved to approved, second by Granger, motion carried.

Long-Term/Temporary Disability/Maternity Leave – 5329/5329P – Therese McClafferty

Wold moved to approved, second by Granger, motion carried.

Item 15 – Approval of Grant Application to One Class at a Time for DNA – Forensics in

the Classroom – David D. Murto, BHS Teacher

Superintendent Jonart requested Board approval of a grant application to One Class at a Time

(KXLF and MT Tech) for DNA – Forensics in the Classroom at BHS. The grant award would

be used to purchase equipment to map DNA in forensic cases in five biology classes at BHS.


Item 16 – Approval of Grant Application and Award from Town Pump Charitable

Foundation 2015 Adopt-A-Family Program in the Amount of $500.00 – Cindy

Ammondson, EMS Lol/Builders Club

Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of the grant award of $500.00 to East Middle School’s

Adopt-A-Family Program which purchases Christmas gifts for needy students at East Middle

School.

Billteen moved to approve, second by Dauenhauer, motion carried.

Item 17 – Approval of Grant Application and Award from Town Pump Charitable

Foundation 2015 Adopt-A-Family Program in the Amount of $500.00 – Laurie Rossberg,

EMS Student Council

Larry Driscoll requested Board approval of the grant award of $500.00 to East Middle School’s

Adopt-A-Family Program which purchases Christmas gifts for needy students at East Middle

School.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,

second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:27

p.m.

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_______________________________

Chairwoman of Board of Trustees

_________________________________

District Clerk

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