Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420
Minutes
August 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Brit Ausman, Shar Schaefer, Todd Clovis
Directors Absent
Chad Engle, Warren Benner
Guests Present
Dale Bonfield, Polly Schetzle
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Excuse Absent Board Members
E.
Comments from Patrons
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes
C.
Bills and Payroll
1214918 ASB JULY1 AP $54.26
1214987-1214990 ASB AUGMM AP $1533.51
1214991 CP AUGMM AP $1202.05
1214992-1214996 GF AUGMM AP $18,703.23
1214997-1215000 CP AUG AP $534,920.73
1215001 ASB AUG AP $74.20
1215002 GF AUGMM2 AP $14,295.78
1215003-1215004 GF AUGMM3 AP $4676.40
1215005 CP AUG2 AP $140.65
1215006 GF AUGMM4 AP $3984.14
1215007-1214019 AUG Payroll $614,919.11
1215020-1215021 AUG Payroll $1328.82
1215022-1215064 GF AUG AP $77,634.33
1215065-1215066 TF AUG AP $2500.00
1215067-1215069 CP AUG3 AP $39,811.27
Payroll Wire $135,990.44
Payroll Wire $8782.66
Payroll Wire VOID -$8782.66
D.
Enrollment Report
There are no enrollment reports for July and August.
E.
Grant Report
Grants Awarded:
Nez Perce Tribe - Brendan Johnson - $9500.00 for Ignition
Nez Perce Tribe - Tim Weber - $9500.00 for Robotics
Nez Perce Tribe - Joe Higgins - $8460.00 for books for the elementary Bookbot
F.
Donations
Frontstream (Costco) - cash - $298.00 for the elementary
G.
ASB
The board approved the previously provided reports.
H.
Approval of Agreements
In-Touch Agreement
Jostens - Middle School Yearbook
LCSC - Dual Credit Agreement
Northwest Children's Home Agreement
Stripes-A-Lot Agreement
III. Action to Approve the Agenda
A.
Approval
IV. Action to Approve the Personnel Report
A.
Approval
V. Informational - Basic Education Certification
A.
Information
Superintendent Dale Bonfield explained that the district has been certified for the 2025-26 school year.
VI. Administrator's Reports
A.
Informational
There are no administrator's reports for July and August.
VII. Finance and Business Director's Report
A.
Informational
The board reviewed the previously provided reports and had no questions.
VIII. Annual Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Reporting
A.
Informational
Superintendent Dale Bonfield explained that the district had no incidents to report to OSPI.
IX. Action to Approve the 2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule
A.
Approval
X. Action to Approve the 2025-26 Staff Contracts
A.
Approval
XI. Action to Approve Resolution 2025-13 for the Use of School Vehicles
A.
Approval
The board inquired whether the Special Education Suburban could be used, if available. Superintendent Bonfield said that it could, but the cost would need to be charged to the program using the vehicle.
XII. Action to Approve Sunday Practices
A.
Approval
XIII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Informational
Superintendent Dale Bonfield updated the board on the following items:
- Mr. Bonfield handed out pictures of the high school entrance upgrade project. He advised that a committee composed of community members plan to solicit donations so the project can be completed within the next few years. The board agreed that an updated entrance would enhance the school's appearance and gave their approval to move forward with the project.
- Metal Artwork - Mr. Bonfield received approval from the Washington State Arts Commission to remove or relocate the metal art structure in front of the high school. If the district does not have another location to relocate to, the agency will arrange for it to be picked up. The board agreed to have the structure removed.
- Memorial Display - Mr. Bonfield provided an email from the memorial committee that explains their plans for the updated memorial display. They have developed a more uniform way to display pictures of students who have passed away.
- Crosswalk - The blinking crosswalk lights have been installed for crossing the street to the ag building. The district was informed that the City of Asotin will not be paying half of the cost as originally planned.
- Fall Sports Numbers - Football - 21 players, Volleyball - 28 players, Cross Country - 17 girls and 17 boys.
XIV. Executive Session
A.
Informational
Vice-Chairman Brit Ausman recessed into executive session at 6:23 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss real estate.
The board reconvened to the regular session at 6:38 p.m. They directed Superintendent Bonfield to proceed to negotiate the purchase of the Asotin United Methodist Church building and annex.
XV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
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Board Member
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Superintendent Dale Bonfield
There were no comments from patrons.