Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420

Minutes

July 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

Asotin High School Library

Directors Present

Brit Ausman, Molly Eller, Richard Witters, Shar Schaefer, Todd Clovis

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Brendan Johnson, Dale Bonfield, Jason Erickson, Julie Hancock, Polly Schetzle, Tiffany Rogers

I. 2025-26 Capital Projects Budget Extension

A.

Informational

Finance and Business Director Julie Hancock explained why the capital projects budget extension is needed.

II. Budget Hearing 2026-27

A.

Official Budget

Finance and Business Director Julie Hancock presented the previously provided 2026-27 budget and explained all of the components.

III. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Brit Ausman called a meeting of the board of directors of Asotin-Anatone School District No. 420 to order on Monday Jul 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM.

C.

Flag Salute

D.

Excuse Absent Board Members

All members were present.

E.

Comments from Patrons

There were no comments from patrons.

IV. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Richard Witters made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Todd Clovis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Minutes

Richard Witters made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 2026 Regular School Board Meeting on 06-29-26.
Todd Clovis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Bills and Payroll

1216135 $1,571.78 Payroll-Schott

1216136-1216137 CP JUL AP $67,624.80

1216138 TF JUL AP $2,000.00

1216139-1216145 ASB MM AP $10,731.16

1216146 CP JULMM AP $11,881.22

1216147-1216150 GF JULMM AP $18,023.86

1216151-1216152 GF JULMM2 AP $4,030.00

1216153 GF JULMM3 AP $51.85

1216153 GF VOID $51.85

1216154-1216159 CP JUL2 AP $1,773,427.11

1216160 TF JUL AP $1,000.00

1216161-1216174 July Payroll $632,641.32

1216175-1216181 ASB JUL AP $24,711.02

1216182-1216220 GF JUL AP $127,431.24

1216221 GF JUL2 AP $10,241.23

Comp Tax Wire $1,314.17

July Payroll Wire $137,521.36

D.

Enrollment Report

There are no enrollment reports for July and August.

E.

Grant Report

There have been no new updates since the June 2026 meeting.

F.

Donations

BB Camper - cash - $50.00 for girls basketball

Lewiston Roundup Assoc. - cash - $500.00 for boys basketball

Sharp's Burger Ranch - cash -  $500.00 for volleyball

G.

ASB

June 2026 Fund Balance Report

H.

Approval of Agreements

Chris Segroves - Bus Lease

ESD 123 - Nursing

Renaissance Learning - 2026-27

Stallion Security Systems - Low Voltage

V. Approval of the Agenda

A.

Approval

Shar Schaefer made a motion to approve the agenda.
Molly Eller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Action to Approve the Personnel Report

A.

Approval

Richard Witters made a motion to approve the personnel report.
Molly Eller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Action to Approve Resolution 2026-15 to Update the District Office Siding

A.

Approval

Shar Schaefer made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-15 to update the siding on the district office building.
Richard Witters seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VIII. Action to Approve Resolution 2026-16 for the CP 2025-26 Budget Extension

A.

Approval

Richard Witters made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-16 for the 2025-26 capital projects budget extension.
Todd Clovis seconded the motion.

Finance and Business Director Julie Hancock explained that the increase is needed due to the extensive projects underway in the district this summer.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IX. Action to Approve Resolution 2026-17 for the Adoption of the 2026-27 Budget

A.

Approval

Shar Schaefer made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-17 for the adoption of the 2026-27 budget.
Richard Witters seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

X. Action to Approve the Guardian Apprentice Letter

A.

Approval

Todd Clovis made a motion to approve the Guardian Heating and Air Conditioning apprentice letter.
Richard Witters seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XI. Action to Approve Policies - 1st Reading

A.

Approval

Shar Schaefer made a motion to approve the following policy and form for the first reading.
Molly Eller seconded the motion.

Policy No. 3141 Nonresident Students

Policy No. 3141F Choice Student Contract - form

 

Superintendent Dale Bonfield explained that the district attorney updated the policy so we are in compliance with the state rules.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XII. Action to Approve the 2026-27 Meal Prices

A.

Approval

Richard Witters made a motion to approve the 2026-27 meal rates.
Shar Schaefer seconded the motion.

The board would like more information on the cost of milk for students. If possible, they would like to amend this document at the August meeting to state that the district will pay for milk with the first meal for all TK-5th grade students.  Finance and Business Director Julie Hancock is contacting ESD 123 to verify the process to do this.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XIII. Action to Approve the 2026-27 Yearly Overnight Field Trip Request

A.

Approval

Todd Clovis made a motion to approve the 2026-27 yearly overnight field trip request.
Shar Schaefer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XIV. Action to Approve an Increase for FBLA Dues

A.

Approval

Shar Schaefer made a motion to approve the FBLA dues to $30.00.
Richard Witters seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XV. Action to Approve Additional Language in the Athletic Handbook

A.

Approval

Richard Witters made a motion to approve option 1 as the additional language in the athletic handbook.
Molly Eller seconded the motion.

Superintendent Dale Bonfield explained both options.  The board approved option 1.  However, they would like to see the coaches determine the level of play and ensure the student-athletes will definitely be playing before letting them know.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XVI. Finance and Business Director's Report

A.

Informational

The board reviewed the previously provided reports and had no questions.

XVII. Administrator's Reports

A.

Informational

There are no administrators' reports for July and August.

XVIII. Superintendent's Report

A.

Informational

Superintendent Dale Bonfield updated the board on the following items:

  • Family Bathroom - there has been a push from the state for school districts to install family bathrooms.  Many schools have not done so due to the high cost of approximately $1 million dollars.  He asked for guidance on whether to continue with the plan to install the family bathroom or to use the money for other areas.  
  • HVAC - There are problems on the hot water side of the system.  Sediment was found and needs to be flushed out, which is taking more time than expected and costing an extra $50,000.00.
  • Greenhouse - The plans for the new greenhouse didn't come in as early as expected.  It will be another 6 weeks before they arrive.  The district is trying to get the concrete poured so the building can be constructed in December and ready to go by Spring.  However, the company won't send the plans until the concrete has been poured.

XIX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Brit Ausman

 

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Board Member

 

 

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Superintendent Dale Bonfield