Adrian School District #61

Adrian, OR 97901

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

November 15, 2011

The Board of Directors of Adrian School District #61, Malheur County, met on the 15th day of November, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Adrian School Library.   Members present were: Neil Allison, Ryan Martin, Casey Walker, and Jake Speelmon. Paul Shenk was excused.    Others present were:  Gene Mills, Superintendent, Darla Witty, Deputy Clerk/Business Manager; Kevin Purnell, High School Principal; Bill Ellsworth, Elementary School Principal, Tommy Shenk, Student Body Representative, approximately 22 students, staff and patrons.

1)                  Call to Order  The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman, Neil Allison, at 7:00 p.m.   The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

2)                  Adopt Agenda   The agenda was amended to add Action Item, c) Move the December meeting. Motion was made by Ryan Martin and was seconded by Casey Walker to adopt the agenda as amended.   Motion carried unanimously. 

3)                  Student and Personnel Communications

a)      Student Reports/Requests

-          Advanced Biology Report  The advanced biology class presented a report on their trip to Newport in September.  They showed a slide show of photos and video and  shared information they learned from the topics  they had researched for their reports. 

-          Student Body Report   Tommy Shenk reported that both the volleyball and football teams had very successful seasons.  The Drama Club and the K-5 grade classes went to see the Wizard of Oz.  The Student Body Officers and Leadership class attended the Oregon Association of Student Councils Fall Conference in Seaside.  The juniors and seniors attended the College Fair in Ontario.  Lizzie Furtado’s physical project, with the help of the Student Body, is sponsoring Christmas gifts for foster children.  Jasper Snyder and Marshall Smith have been selected to participate in High School Honor Band.  The FFA Open House is scheduled for December 8, 2011.  The Middle School will be having their annual Turkey Trot.  There is a Red Cross Blood Drive coming up as Tasha Garner’s physical project.  The Middle School Bingo Night is November 17th.     

b)      Staff Reports/Requests   There were none.

c)       Elementary Principal Report   Mr. Ellsworth reported that the elementary and middle school had a good turnout for parent-teacher conferences.  The K-5 grades went to Ontario to see the play Peter and the Wolf and to Nampa to see The Wizard of Oz.  The middle school held a dance.  The middle school Bingo Night is coming up.  The middle school boy’s football team ended the season undefeated. 

d)      High School Principal Report  Mr. Purnell reported that the Honor Band Concert is tomorrow night at NNU.  Friday, the Presbyterian Church is having a lunch at noon for the staff.   There will be a Holiday Bazaar in the Cafeteria on Nov. 19th. The FFA Open House is December 8 at 6 p.m.  The Christmas Programs are December 12; the elementary in the afternoon and the middle school and high school is in the evening.  The Ag Advisory Committee met earlier in the evening.  The volleyball team ended second in league standing, placed first in the District Tournament and advanced to the final tournament in Forest Grove.  The football team ended third in league and experienced a loss in the first round of state competition.  There was a good turnout at the high school parent-teacher conferences with about 70% of the parents coming in.  Parents were contacted by phone with a reminder about conferences.  Kelsey Zimmerman is working adding a high school authorization to her teaching license.  She has received an extension on her Conditional Assignment Permit until after the first of the year and is requesting an extension through the end of the school year. 

e)      Superintendent Report  Mr. Mills reported that the Malheur Education Service District is experiencing a $120,000 shortfall in funding for programs outside of the resolutions.  They are working through the process of determining which services to discontinue and which to offer on a ‘pay for use’ basis.  The current ESD superintendent has resigned effective the end of the fiscal year and the ESD is combining the position with one of the director positions and will fill it from within.   Adrian was one of four schools in 1A that had teams in both the state volleyball and state football playoffs.  Mr. Mills reported that he is the High Desert League delegate to the OSAA Delegate Assembly.  At the last meeting, the review of the moratorium week was positive and the policy will be continued next year. 

f)        Financial Report   Darla Witty presented a consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2011, as well as projections on the general fund financial position through the end of the fiscal year, and a report on the high school student body funds.

4)                  Public Comment   There were none

5)                  Consent Agenda   Motion was made by Ryan Martin and was seconded by Jake Speelmon to adopt the October 11, 2011 board meeting minutes as presented and to approve payment of the bills as listed in the amount of $188,298.74.   Motion carried unanimously.

6)                  Action Items

      a)   Extra-duty Contracts   Brent Ishida was recommended as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Blake Ishida as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.   Motion was made by Ryan Martin and was seconded by Casey Walker to offer extra-duty contracts as recommended.   Motion carried unanimously.

      b)   Budget Adjustments for Federal Funds    Darla Witty presented Resolution 11-12.2 Amending the 2011-2012 Adopted Federal Funds Budget.  This resolution reflects budget adjustments to match actual revenues and grant activities.   Motion was made by Casey Walker and was seconded by Ryan Martin to adopt Resolution 11-12.2 Amending the 2011-2012 Adopted Federal Funds Budget.   Motion carried unanimously.

c)   Reschedule December Board Meeting   The December board meeting needs to be moved to avoid a conflict with the FFA Open House.  Motion was made by Jake Speelmon and was seconded by Ryan Martin to move the December board meeting to Tuesday, December 13, 2011.   Motion carried unanimously.

7)                  Information Items   There were  none.

8)                  Board Comments  There were none.

9)                  Executive Session Executive session as provided by ORS 192.660 was entered at 8:00 p.m. to discuss a student matter.   Regular session reconvened at 8:30 p.m. 

10)               Adjournment   Motion was made by Ryan Martin and was seconded by Casey Walker to adjourn the meeting.   Motion carried unanimously.   The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

Recorded by:_________________________________________________

                        Deputy Clerk

 

Adopted:_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

Adrian School District | P.O. Box 108 | 305 Owyhee St. | Adrian, OR 97901 | (541) 372-2335