Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420
Minutes
September 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Asotin High School Library
Directors Present
Brit Ausman, Shar Schaefer, Warren Benner
Directors Absent
Chad Engle, Todd Clovis
Guests Present
Addilyn Pease-Student, Brendan Johnson, Carolyn McVicars, Dale Bonfield, Josie Johnsen, Julie Hancock, Molly Eller, Perry Black, Polly Schetzle, Stephanie Wooderchak, Tami Pease, Tanya Jeffreys, Tom Tower
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
1215070-1215071 ASB AUG2 AP $4157.02
1215072-1215076 GF AUG2 AP $18,822.41
1215077-1215078 CP AUG2 AP $1113.25
1215079-1215081 ASB SEPTMM AP $3627.23
1215082 TF SEPTMM AP $413.67
1215083 CP SEPTMM AP $42.07
1215084-1215089 GF SEPTMM AP $18,125.93
1215090 TF SEPT AP $2000.00
1215091-1215093 GF SEPMM2 AP $386.96
1215094-1215100 ASB SEP AP $3955.28
1215101-1215105 GF SEPMM3 AP $620.34
1215106-1215174 GF SEPT AP $518,391.51
1215175-1215180 CP SEPT AP $112,153.67
1215181-1215194 September Payroll $668,022.85
1215195 GF SEPT2 AP $105.00
Payroll Wire - September
D.
Enrollment Report
Basic Ed Enrollment Review
Basic Ed Enrollment-Sept.
Sped Enrollment Review
Sped Enrollment-Sept.
E.
Grant Report
Applied for:
ADA Equal Access - $150,000.00 for a wheelchair lift in Elementary - Dale Bonfield
TPEP - $2052.00 for new teacher training - Dale Bonfield
Special Education FP 267 - $153,159.00 for Special Education - Dale Bonfield
Special Education FP 267 - $4439.00 for Sped Preschool - Dale Bonfield
TPQ/Title IV - $18,238.00 for Counselor Jay Norman - Dale Bonfield
School Security & Preparedness Infrastructure - $500,000.00 for electronic school locks-Dale Bonfield
F.
Donations
Tips from Lions Club Breakfast - cash - $104.00 for FFA
Eastgate Chiropractic - cash - $804.00 for Boys and Girls Basketball
Asotin PTO - cash - $500.00 for FFA
Anna Aldous - Jacket ($80.00 value) - FBLA
G.
ASB
The board approved the previously provided reports.
H.
Approval of Agreements
Bus Driver Trainee Commitment Statement
ESD 123 - CPI Training
In Lieu of Transportation - Tevis Netz
In Lieu of Transportation - Tia Villagomez
Jay Norman Agreement
Jay Norman - Sole Source
Sign Crafters - Agreement
Sign Crafters - Sole Source
Stallion Fire Alarm Inspection 2024-25
Stallion Fire Alarm Monitoring, Repairs, and Inspection 2025-26
Stallion Wiring Sped Room
Steven Vanhorn Drywall - Sped Classroom
WSIPC 2025-26
III. Action to Approve the Agenda
A.
Approval
IV. Action to Approve the Personnel Report
A.
Approval
V. Action to Approve Teachers Teaching out of Endorsement
A.
Approval
VI. Action to Approve Policy and Procedure 3241, 3241F, and 3241P
A.
Approval
VII. Action to Approve Staff Contracts
A.
Approval
VIII. Action to Approve Increased Meal Prices for Staff
A.
Approval
Finance and Business Manager Julie Hancock explained that the district learned about the state-required increase after a federal audit review.
IX. Action to Approve the Amendment to Permanent Easement Agreement
A.
Approval
X. Administrator's Reports
A.
Informational
The board reviewed the previously provided reports and had no questions.
XI. Finance and Business Director's Report
A.
Informational
The board reviewed the previously provided reports and had no questions.
XII. Middle School Volleyball Discussion
A.
Informational
Middle School volleyball coaches Tom Tower and Josie Johnsen addressed the board regarding the 6th graders' ineligibility to participate in the volleyball program. Mr. Tower and Mrs. Johnsen reported that they were told last spring that the 6th graders could participate; however, upon discussing this with the administration, they found out that this information was incorrect.
They wanted to know what can be done for next year so this doesn't happen again. The board apologized on behalf of the district and advised that better communication between the coaches and the district is necessary.
Coaches Tower and Johnsen would like to see the 6th-grade team practice with the 7th- and 8th-grade teams to develop the necessary skills. They also did not feel the 6th graders would take away any playing time from the upper grades.
Superintendent Dale Bonfield advised that adding the 6th graders to the team must be discussed beforehand so the district can budget for expenses such as an additional coach and transportation costs. He has requested a meeting with the coaches to discuss safety concerns.
XIII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Informational
Superintendent Dale Bonfield requested permission to research the purchase of an additional Suburban to replace an older van if there is funding available. A new 4-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is much safer and more reliable for transporting students to athletic events. The board permitted him to pursue the purchase.
Mr. Bonfield also provided a rough draft of language to better explain the athletic rules for lower grades playing on sports teams.
XIV. Executive Session
A.
Informational
Chairman Warren Benner recessed into executive session at 6:45 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss real estate.
The board reconvened to the regular session at 7:00 p.m.
XV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
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Board Member
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Superintendent Dale Bonfield
Parents of 6th-grade volleyball players were in attendance to get clarification on why their students were not allowed to play on the Middle School team. They were frustrated that the girls were initially allowed to practice at the beginning of the season, only to be told later that they could not play in games. The board and Superintendent Dale Bonfield explained the rules and apologized on behalf of the District. They also stated that better communication would be in place to prevent this from happening in the future.