June 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Description:  1.  Resignation(s)
2.  New Hire(s)
3.  2013-2014 Extra Duty Contracts

Description:  Kyle Micken will present a report on the 2012-2013 food service program.

Description:  Denyce Kelly will provide a financial update for the 2012-2013 school year.

Description:  Jim Reger will present a revision to the adopted budget calendar.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOTAPPROVE) REVISING THE PUBLICATION DATE LISTED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE BUDGET HEARING FROM MAY 31, 2013 TO JUNE 7, 2013.

Description:  The Interim Superintendent, Jim Reger, will present resolutions to adopt the 2013-2014 budget.

POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2013-2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,864,487.
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET TOTAL FOR 2013-2014 AT $2,412,116.
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET TOTAL FOR 2013-2014 AT $1,507,900.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CAPITOL PROJECT FUND BUDGET TOTAL FOR 2013-2014  AT $583,367.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOTAL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR 2013-2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,367,879.

POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE RESOLUTION IMPOSING AND CATEGORIZING TAXES AT THE PERMANENT TAX RATE OF $4.7953 PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUE AND A LOCAL OPTION TAX RATE OF $1.00 PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUE.

Description:  Jim Reger will present the committee's recommendation on the negotiated re-opener of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and administrative and confidential agreements.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE UPDATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2013-2014, AS NEGOTIATED.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE UPDATED ADMINISTRATOR'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR 2013-2014, AS NEGOTIATED.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE UPDATED CONFIDENTIAL/SUPERVISORY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR 2013-2014, AS NEGOTIATED.

Description:  The following motions are required to conduct district business for 2013-2014.

POSSIBLE MOTION:        I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERINTENDENT DR. ROB CLARK AS THE DISTRICT CLERK FOR 2013-2014.
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:           I MOVE TO DESIGNATE DR. ROB CLARK AS THE CUSTODIAN OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS FOR MILTON-FREEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR 2013-2014. (ORS 328.441)
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF SUPERINTENDENT DR. ROB CLARK, TO BE USED AS AUTHORIZED FOR 2013-2014. (ORS 328.445)
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO DESIGNATE SUPERINTENDENT DR. ROB CLARK AS THE BUDGET OFFICER FOR 2013-2014. (ORS 294.321)
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO APPOINT THE MILTON-FREEWATER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD FOR 2013-2014.  (ORS 279.055)
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:   I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE WALLA WALLA UNION BULLETIN AS THE OFFICIAL DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR THE DISTRICT FOR 2013-2014.

POSSIBLE MOTION:   I MOVE TO APPOINT KAY HUNKAPILLAR OF WHEATLAND INSURANCE AS THE DISTRICT'S INSURANCE CONSULTANT FOR 2013-2014.
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO CONTINUE WITH THE DISTRICT'S ESTABLISHED DEPOSITORIES FOR 2013-2014. (Local Government Investment Pool, Baker Boyer and U.S. Bank)

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO APPOINT SAM TUCKER OF THE LAW FIRM MONAHAN, GROVE & TUCKER AS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S LEGAL COUNSEL FOR 2013-2014 EXCEPT IN THE AREA OF LABOR NEGOTIATIONS OR MATTERS DEALING WITH LOCAL AGENCIES THAT MIGHT PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR MR. TUCKER.
 
POSSIBLE MOTION:     I MOVE TO RETAIN THE HIGH DESERT EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY JOHN WITTY AND ASSOCIATES TO REPRESENT THE DISTRICT IN LABOR RELATIONS MATTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014 FOR THE SUM OF $10,592.
 

Description:  The Board will establish the Board Meeting Calendar for 2013-2014.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) THE BOARD MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014, AS PRESENTED.

Description:  The Interim Superintendent will ask the Board to adopt the State established substitute pay rate of $170.76 for 2013-2014.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (ADOPT/NOT ADOPT) THE STATE ESTABLISHED SUBSTITUTE PAY RATE OF $170.76  PER DAY FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.

Description:  Jim Reger will recommend continuing the district's contract with Sodexo to manage the food service program for the 2013-2014 school year.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (ROLL OVER/NOT ROLL OVER) THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, SODEXO, FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.

Description:  The Board will consider approving volunteer coaches for 2013-2014.

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) USING VOLUNTEER COACHES, AS NEEDED, FOR THE 2013-2014 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS.

Description:  Chairman Geyer will present the following donations:
1.    $500 from the Herculena Temple Phythean Sisters for the Childrens Fund at Ferndale;
2.    $500 from the Herculena Temple Phythean Sisters for the Childrens Fund at Freewater;
3.    $500 from the Herculena Temple Phythean Sisters for the Childrens Fund at Grove;
4.    Miscellaneous teaching supplies from Janet Piercy, valued at $398.60;
5.    $1,130 in labor and consultation fees for sign designs and paint proposals for Grove Elementary. 

POSSIBLE MOTION:    I MOVE TO (ACCEPT/NOT ACCEPT) THE DONATIONS, AS PRESENTED.

Description:  Jim Reger will present recommendations for the new teacher and administrator evaluation procedures.

MOTION:    I MOVE TO (ADOPT/NOT ADOPT) THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES TO MEET THE NEW TEACHER EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.

MOTION:    I MOVE TO (ADOPT/NOT ADOPT) THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES TO MEET THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.

Description:  Mr. Reger will recommend the Board approve moving graduation next year from Saturday, May 31st, to Sunday, June 1st due to potential conflicts with athletic state playoffs.

MOTION:    I MOVE TO (APPROVE/NOT APPROVE) SCHEDULING GRADUATION NEXT YEAR ON JUNE 1, 2014.

Description:  Vice-Chairman, Mike Lesko, will administer the Oath of Office to the five re-elected Board Members.

Description:  The Board will select a chairman and vice-chairman for the 2013-2014 school year.