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

D. Teague called a meeting of the board of directors of Freeman School District to order on Monday Jul 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Russell led the flag salute.

D.

Establish Quorum

There was a quorum present.

E.

Approve Minutes

A. Keebler made a motion to approve the minutes from FREEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING on 06-10-25.
D. Santman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:41 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Russell

 

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        Recording Secretary                                     Board Secretary

 

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                                                  Board Chair