Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420
Minutes
March 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Asotin High School Library
Directors Present
Molly Eller, Richard Witters, Shar Schaefer, Todd Clovis
Directors Absent
Brit Ausman
Guests Present
Belinda Doyle, Dale Bonfield, Eain Doyle-Student, Gavin McDaniel-Student, Julie Hancock, 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
1215688 ASB AP FEB $10,168.00
1215689 GF FEB2 AP $945.00
1215690-1215694 ASB MARMM AP $14,631.25
1215695-1215705 GF MARMM AP $36,015.19
1215706 GF MARMM2 AP $350.00
1215707 GF MARMM3 AP $100.00
1215705-1215714 ASB MAR AP $6,224.59
1215715-1215719 CP MAR AP $75,378.34
1215720-1215775 GF MAR AP $112,567.62
1215776 CP MAR2 AP $17,561.00
1215777-1215790 March Payroll $668,705.12
1215791 CP MAR3 AP $7,530.00
March Payroll IRS Wire $141,420.02
D.
Enrollment Report
Basic Ed Enrollment Correction - Feb.
Basic Ed Enrollment Review - Mar.
Basic Ed Enrollment - Mar.
Sped Enrollment Review - Mar.
Sped Enrollment - Mar.
E.
Grant Report
Grant Applied for and Received:
Farm to School-additional funding - Amber Henry/Julie Hancock - $3,000.00 for Food Service
F.
Donations
Brit and Debra Ausman - cash - $500.00 for Boys Basketball
Asotin Lions Club - cash - $2,000.00 for Robotics
LCV Down and Dirty - cash - $900.00 for Cross Country
Asotin Friends of Lions - cash - $1,000.00 for Robotics
Kali Fortin - Swiss Salon - cash - $40.00 for Robotics
Fisher Systems - cash - $1,000.00 for Robotics
Weiland, J / Kororous, J - cash - $100.00 for Boys Basketball
Chad & Danielle Engle - cash - $2,000.00 for ASB
Tammy Bergman - cash - $100.00 for High School
Boosters - cash - $500.00 for High School
Starre Barnett - music equipment ($1,645.00 value) for Elementary Music
Footnotes - cash - $100.00 for Robotics
AAEF - cash - $500.00 for Elementary
AAEF - cash - $800.00 for Middle School
G.
ASB
The board reviewed the previously provided reports.
H.
Agreements
Blue Horizon Cabinet Company
Blue Ribbon Linen Supply
Century 21 Extended Listing
D & S Electric
ESD 105 and ESD 123 Training and Coaching Support
Jostens - MS Yearbook 2026-27
Stallion Systems - Ag Shop Piranha
WA Dept. of Ag - Farm to School Additional Funding
III. Action to Approve the Agenda
A.
Approval
IV. Action to Approve the Personnel Report
A.
Approval
V. Action to Approve Policies - First Reading
A.
Approval
Policy No. 1111 Oath of Office
Policy No. 1111FA Oath or Affirmation of Office (Elected Director)
Policy No. 1111FB Oath or Affirmation of Office (Appointed Director)
Policy No. 2106 Program Compliance
Policy No. 2108 Learning Assistance Program
Policy No. 2140 Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Policy No. 2170P Procedure Career and Technical Education
Policy No. 5010 Discrimination-Free Workplace
Policy No. 5010P Procedure Discrimination-Free Workplace
Policy No. 5011 Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited
Policy No. 6220 Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements
Policy No. 6570 Property and Data Management
VI. Action to Approve the Music Department Overnight Trip Request
A.
Approval
VII. Action to Approve Resolution 2026-05 - Acquired Property
A.
Approval
VIII. Action to Approve Resolution 2026-06 for HVAC Controls, Windows, Doors, and Vestibules
A.
Approval
IX. Administrator's Reports
A.
Informational
The board reviewed the previously provided reports and had no questions.
X. Finance and Business Director's Report
A.
Informational
Finance and Business Manager, Julie Hancock, advised the board of the two additional folders located within the 2025-26 Board Google Drive folder.
She explained that there is a folder that contains information for the upcoming negotiations, and another folder containing follow-up documents and general board information.
XI. Superintendent's Report
A.
Informational
Superintendent Dale Bonfield asked the board if his method of communication was satisfactory. He confirmed that communicating by e-mail is acceptable, or would they prefer that he present everything at the meetings? The board was fine with emails.
Mr. Bonfield also advised that the district's internet equipment and lines will be moved over Spring Break. He is trying to obtain a hotspot through Sparklight so the district office can continue to operate, but has not heard back yet. A backup plan is in place to work from Asotin City Hall.
Board member Richard Witters shared that the new board members toured the school with Facilities Manager Chris Segroves. He said it was a good tour and that it was nice to see what needs to be updated or repaired in the buildings. This is helpful when speaking with community members and would like to tour the school yearly.
Mr. Witters also mentioned that he noticed some memorials in different locations of students who have passed away. He would like to see a designated area for all the memorials.
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
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Board Member
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Superintendent Dale Bonfield
Students Eain Doyle, Gavin McDaniel, and parent Belinda Doyle expressed concerns about the lack of communication regarding the update to the "A" on the hill overlooking Asotin. The students felt that the process for choosing who was allowed to participate in the activity was unfair.
They would like to see all the students in the upcoming classes be able to participate in some way.
The board explained that this is not a school-related activity, so they are unable to set any rules or regulations for the activity. They also explained that the land owner will not allow more than two vehicles or 6-8 students at a time on his property due to safety concerns.
Superintendent Dale Bonfield offered to help the students draft a document supporting the participation of all students in the future.