Freeman School District
Minutes
FREEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Monday July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Location
PRTC
Vision Statement
Continuing Our Tradition of Excellence in Education
Mission Statement
The Freeman School District is the center of a unique, rural community. With pride, commitment and caring, we provide a safe environment for all students to experience meaningful, rigorous learning opportunities that allow them to dream and develop into capable, confident and ethical members of the 21st Century.
Directors Present
A. Keebler, D. Santman, D. Teague, N. Talbott
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Steinolfson, D. Morphy, Derek Sarley (remote), Dr. Sementi, L. Phelan, R. Russell, R. Simon
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Establish Quorum
There was a quorum present.
E.
Approve Minutes
II. Consent Agenda
A.
June 2025 Consent Agenda
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve the June 10, 2025, consent agenda as presented. Danielle Santman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
B.
July 2025 Consent Agenda
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve the July 28, 2025, consent agenda as presented. Nate Talbott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
III. Pace Character Trait
A.
GRATITUDE
GENEROSITY – Unselfish giving and sharing of resources, time and talents with others
IV. Reports
A.
Superintendent Report
Community Solar Power Project Update
- Elise and David presented a Community Solar Powered Purchase Agreement Summary
- Freeman was awarded the One-Time Incentive from WSU
- The agreement will follow
- The panels will be a ground mount behind transportation
- The anticipated start is this fall
Facility Report
- Camera upgrades
- Sinkhole fixed
- Parking lots crack sealed, repaved and painted
- HS locker room fixed
- Gym floors refinished
- New hires
- Bus driver struggles
- MTSS - Lisa Phelan will be taking a team
- Interim counselor
V. Visitor Comments & Concerns
A.
Derek Sarley - Walla-Walla Public Schools
WSSDA President - Open position on the WSSDA Board. Asked our board to consider the position.
VI. Unfinished Business
A.
Approval of Board Policy and Procedure No. 2020 - 2nd Reading
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve Board Policy & Procedure No. 2020 – Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials, as presented. Danielle Santman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VII. New Business
A.
Approval of Board Policy No. 2230 - 1st Reading
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve Board Policy No. 2020 – Transition to Kindergarten Program, as presented. Nate Talbott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
B.
Approval of Board Policy & Procedure No. 6801 - 1st Reading
Danielle Santman moved the Board approve Board Policy & Procedure No. 6801 – Capital Assets/Theft-Sensitive Assets, as presented. Nate Talbott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
C.
Approval of Surplus Property
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve the surplus property, as presented. Danielle Santman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
D.
Approval of Resolution No. 3-2024/2025 - 2025/2026 Budget
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve Resolution 3-2024/2025 – 2025-2026 Budget Adoption, as presented. Nate Talbott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
E.
Approval of Resolution No. 4-2024/2025 - Adoption of F195F Budget
Danielle Santman moved the Board approve Resolution 4-2024/2025 – Adoption of F195F Budget, as presented. Annie Keebler seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Information
A.
Future Board Meetings
The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 pm in the PRTC Conference Room. There is scheduled to be a Public Hearing Work Session at 5:00 pm to present a formal presentation of the Community Solar Project and receive community feedback.
IX. Personnel
A.
Personnel Action
Administration: Joanna De Peralta – Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Mike Allen – K-8 Principal Assistant
Certified: Stacey Rawson – Interim Director of Student Services
Jerry Olson – Long Term Substitute Art Teacher
Joanna Yearta – School Psych Intern
Teagan Mahre – FMS 1.0 Non-continuing ELA Teacher
Charles Green – Substitute Teacher – Pending OSPI Approval
Michael King – Substitute Teacher – Pending OSPI Approval
Patty Struver – Substitute Teacher
Ben Valley – Substitute Teacher – Pending OSPI Approval
Tyler Wiltse – Substitute Teacher
Molly Yound – Substitute Teacher
Scott Flinders – Substitute Teacher
Nicole Crawford – Substitute Teacher
Classified: Jolita Truett – Nutritionist II
Marge Jessee – Nutritionist III
Extracurricular: Josie Marro– Resignation – HS “C” Team Volleyball Coach
Annie Keebler moved the Board approve the personnel action as presented. Nate Talbott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
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Recording Secretary Board Secretary
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Board Chair
Dr. Russell led the flag salute.