|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Board
members present: Mary
Beyer, Karyn
Gibbons, Ralph Gierke, Steve Kraxberger, Jim Needham, Janette
Palmer, Deneen Munson
(arrived 7:35 p.m.) Audience: 11 BUDGET HEARING Chair Kraxberger called the Budget Hearing of the Molalla River School District to order at 7:15 p.m. and established that a quorum was present. M21-122 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mrs. Palmer to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2002 Budget Meeting. Passed unanimously. 6-0 Dr. Ericksen summarized the resolution adopting the budget for the fiscal year 2003-03 in the sum of $24,838,858. School Districts are required by law to have a balanced budget into the state by June 30. The 2002-2003 budget for the Molalla River School District was built on the recommendations from the 21st Century Leadership Team and the March revenue projections from the state. Public Comment Dean Edmonds, asked the Board to reconsider the cutting of the Director of Facilities position. Larry Owings does so much for the district and has saved them a lot of money. If we don't have the right person in that position that it will cost the district more money in the long run. Chair Kraxberger declared the budget meeting closed to public comment. Board Deliberation Mr. Needham questioned various areas in the budget. Dr. Ericksen provided him with explanations to all of his questions. Mr. Gierke stated that he is not ready to approve the budget in its present form. He will be looking at postponing the adoption. (Mrs. Munson arrived at 7:35 p.m.) Mr. Needham asked if the District had addressed all of the MREA proposals. Dr. Ericksen stated that we had and it was done at a budget meeting in which Mr. Needham was not present. Adjourn budget hearing at 7:45. Molalla River School
District Board of Education - Minutes REGULAR BOARD MEETING INTRODUCTIONS Aaron Swainy, the new sports reporter for the Molalla Pioneer, was introduced. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION Martha Garcia, TAG Coordinator, introduced District Spelling Contest winner, Daniel Heyerly. He was a runner-up at the county level and will be an alternate for state competition. Larry Owings, Director of Facilities, introduced three of the members of the Molalla Aquatic Center Committee. Mary Jane Sharpe, Jean Peterkin, Lois Lay and Alma Krivonen who were faithful members of the committee from the beginning. Glen Bledsoe, Media Specialist for Molalla Elementary School, provided the Board with a presentation of computer animation created by the 4th and 5th grade classes. OLD BUSINESS Chair Kraxberger reported that the Policy Committee had reviewed our current policy JECA/JECB -Admission or Release of Resident or Non-resident Students by Interdistrict Agreement, and they found our current policy was in good standing and that they would abide by the policy. It is the recommendation of the committee to uphold the decision of the administration to deny the request for transfer. Families do have the option to pay tuition to another district should they wish. M21-123 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mr. Needham, to uphold the decision of the administration and to deny the Interdistrict Transfer request made by Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Bowles. Motion passed 6-1 (Munson opposing) Mr. & Mrs. Bowles requested a letter with an explanation of the Board's decision. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC
COMMENT Mrs. Palmer would like to hold off making a decision to enable our staff time to provide information to the Board. Dr. Ericksen was directed to make a request of staff to provide the Board with a report about facility use fees and they will take action at their July 11 board meeting. Sue Heublein expressed her appreciation of the support she and her family received from the community in Molalla. She is one of the survivors who participated in the Relay for Life. She asked that the Board consider waiving of the fees. Molalla River School
District Sandra Stafford, chairperson of the Molalla Relay for Life, stated that the relay heals a lot of people, not only the survivor but also the families. Denny Pelkham also urged the Board to waive the fee for the cancer society. Mr. Needham would like to know the amount of revenue devised from all facility use fees Mr. Bill Clarke
spoke on behalf of cancer society. He also spoke about facility use and fee
schedule and the conflicts that he perceived,
especially permission to use Sodexho
kitchens. He feels the buildings belong to the community. He asked the Board to
look at their fees and allowing the community better access to the buildings. A
minimum fee is fine, but does not agree with the current fees. He thanked the
Board for waiving the fees for the Lions Breakfast and thanked Dr. Ericksen
for her help with the function. ACTION ITEMS M21 -124
That the Board of Education approves the Parent/Student
Handbooks for Molalla Mr. Needham stated that he was impressed with Dickey Prairie's handbook being on their web page. He would like to see all handbooks on the web. Mrs. Palmer asked why isn't there more consistency
among the schools' handbooks? Dr. Ericksen explained that each elementary school
services a unique community and the handbooks are written towards that
community. The District publishes a Student/Parent Handbook Calendar each year and the information in that
document is consistent. Every family in the district receives a copy of the
handbook/calendar. Middle School Football The Molalla Youth Football organization has approached the middle school requesting that they take over the football program for 7th and 8th graders. The middle school site council is recommending this change, which represents a savings of $ 12,318. Tony Jenck and Ken McCullough also asked the Board to consider donating or leasing the MRMS football equipment to MYF. Dr. Ericksen had asked Mr. Valley to make a recommendation about the disposition of the middle school football equipment. The Board agreed that once they take action on the proposal then these details must be worked out with the middle school. M21-125 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mr. Needham, that the Board of Education allow Molalla Youth Football to take over the operation of the 7th and 8th grade football program. Passed unanimously. 7-0 Second Reading/Adoption of Policies Last month the Board approved the first reading of the following policies. Molalla River School
District M21 -126 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mrs. Beyer, that the Board of Education approve the following policies for a second reading and adoption: 1. EE/EEA - Student Transportation Services 2. EEAC - School Bus Safety Program 3. EEACD - Use of District Activity Vehicles for Student Transportation 4. EEAE - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles 5. EEBAA - District Vehicles/Seat Belts/Child Safety System Passed unanimously. 7-0 First Reading of Policies Dr. Ericksen was directed to write emergency procedures for a sick animal at the land lab into an Administrative Rule. M21-127 A motion was made by Mrs. Gibbons, seconded by Mrs. Palmer, that the Board of Education approve the following policies for a first reading: 1. EEBB - Use of Private Vehicles for School Business 2. IGBHA - Alternative Education Programs 3. IGBHB - Establishment of Alternative Education Programs 4. IGBHC - Alternative Education Notification 5. IFCA - 21st Century Schools Councils 6. JGEA - Alternative Education Programs 7. JHCA - Physical Examinations 8. JHCA/JHCB - Immunizations and Health Examinations Passed
unanimously. 7-0 Resolution Adopting 2002-2003 Budget Mrs. Gibbons asked if the postponement of the adoption is due to personnel issues. Mr. Needham stated that there are several issues: Additional funding due to changing football, the need to look at the possibility of combining administrative jobs, and verifying amount in budget relating to E-rate funding. Dr. Ericksen reminded Board members and the public about the process that the Board had supported in relation to the building of this budget. There may still be changes that may have to be made but we will not know the scope of those changes until the legislature is finished meeting. Dr. Ericksen sees no point in delaying the adoption of the budget as the Board is voting on the bottom line. They can still make motions to move from one area to another. Molalla River School
District Mr. Gierke stated that he was acting on a statement made at the last budget meeting before the committee approved the budget. It was said that it was now up to the Board to make the final cuts. He does not feel we have made enough cuts. Mr. Needham stated that the community has had the opportunity to make recommendations and they have discussed it, but is now the Board's turn. Mrs. Palmer asked if they were going to deliberate tonight or postpone discussion. She feels we need to support the process used for developing the budget. We need to adopt the budget as it stands. Mr. Gierke stated that the Board got input from the schools, but it did not have anything to do with the administration and the Board needs to look at this area. He expects the community is waiting for them to do this. Mr. Gierke moved to amend his original motion to discuss some of the items tonight and finalize the budget at another meeting.Amendment dies to lack of a second Mrs. Palmer moved that the Board of Education accept the budget as approved by the committee. Motion dies for a lack of a second Chair Kraxberger asked direction from the Board as to what the next step might be. Mr. Gierke wants the Board to make a list of things they need to look at as a group. For one, he would like to look at changing the calendar moving the start date of school from Sept 4 to October. M21-128
Motion was made by Mr. Gierke to move the positions of Director of Instruction, M21-129
A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mr. Needham to reduce the M21-130 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mr. Needham to reduce the Director of Supported Education to half time The question was raised as to how much of that position was funded out of the general fund. Motion failed 1-6 (Kraxberger, Gibbons, Beyer, Munson, Palmer, Needham opposing) M21-131 A motion was made by Mr. Needham, seconded by Mr. Gierke to postpone further discussion until the Board gets information as to the funding of the position of Director of Supported Education. Motion failed 3-4 (Gierke, Palmer, Munson, Gibbons opposing) M21-132 A motion was made by Mr. Gierke, seconded by Mr. Needham to reduce the second position of assistant principal at Molalla High School to half time. Motion failed. 2-5 (Kraxberger, Beyer, Gibbons, Munson, Palmer opposing). Molalla River School
District M21-133 A motion was made by Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Gibbons to approve the 2002-2003 budget as amended. Mrs. Gibbons agrees that we will be revisiting this budget once the legislature is finished. She realizes more changes may need to be made.
Motion failed. 2-5 (Kraxberger, Beyer,
Palmer, Needham, Gierke) • The Board will MHS
Participation Fees M21-134 A motion was made by Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Gibbons, that the Board of Education approve the pay-to-play fees for Molalla High School to $150 per year beginning with the 2002-2003 school year. Passed unanimously. 7-0 Broadcasting of Board
Meetings M21-135 A motion was made by Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Beyer to discontinue broadcasting of the Board meetings due to cost and in light of our budget reductions. Passed unanimously. 7-0 Chair Kraxberger thanked Mr. Mike Dawsen from OCTS for the services they have provided. Mr. Dawsen suggested that the Board may want to consider have someone with training volunteer to do the videotaping. Resolution Supporting Legislative Action to Increase Revenues OSBA has drafted a resolution for school boards across the state to adopt and share with their legislators. M21-136 A motion was made by Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Gierke that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No. R21-005 supporting legislative action to increase revenues rather than impose cuts. Motion passed 6-1 (Kraxberger opposing) INFORMATION/DISCUSSION Softball Field Development Mr. Willey presented the parents proposal for developing the West field at Molalla High School. Their proposal would create two fields by leveling the field, moving one backstop and building another. This would give us 3 fields with Clarke Park. This is a parent driven project. Mr. Owings will be in communication with them to make sure all is done properly. This field could still be used for JV soccer. By consensus the Board expressed their support of the proposal. Math Leadership Update Sandy Pellens, Kathy Nickoloff, Peg Moore, and Heidi Blakley provided the Board with an update of the
Math Leadership Team's
activities.
Molalla River School
District Mrs. Nickoloff spoke in support of what Sandy Pellens has brought to the teachers and administrators of the district and that there is no way she can do what she does in a half time position. The impact of the Board's decision tonight will negatively affect teachers and students of this district. OSBA
Summer Board Conference Additional Budget Cuts Systemic Change
Worksession. Superintendent Search Long Range Facility
Planning Dr. Ericksen presented the history of other groups of people who have gathered this information for the Board in the past. Mrs. Palmer feels if you look to start this up again you will be hard pressed to get any one involved. Mr. Needham referred to policies JA, FB, FBB, FC, and FEA, stating that we are in violation of these policies if we do not annually review our long-range facility plan. These policies will be reviewed by the Policy Committee. This topic will be carried forward under old business. CONSENT
AGENDA ADJOURN Chair Superintendent Secretary |
