Freeman School District
Minutes
FREEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Wednesday July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
PRTC - 14815 S Jackson Rd, Rockford, WA 99030
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, B. Morphy, D. Teague, N. Talbott
Directors Absent
D. Santman
Guests Present
A. Steinolfson, Avery Berglund, Charlie Hollen, Charlotte Pecht, Justin Dawe, Kelsey Hollen, Kristal Berglund, L. Phelan, Lisa Hollen, T. Reed
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Additions to the Agenda
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Todd Reed led us in the flag salute.
E.
Establish Quorum
There was a quorum present. Danielle Santman was excused.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
July 2026 Consent Agenda Items
Dave Teague moved the Board approve the July 2026 consent agenda, as presented. Bill Morphy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
III. Pace Character Trait
A.
GENEROSITY
Unselfish giving and sharing of resources, time and talents with others.
IV. FSD New Superintendent Oath of Office
A.
Superintendent Oath of Office
Annie Keebler had Lisa Phelan raise her right hand and repeat the Oath of Office as Freeman School District's next Superintendent.
V. Reports
A.
Superintendent's Report
- The AWSP/WASA Conference went great with the Administration Team on June 29-30, and they were able to work through an extensive planning session for the 2026-2027 school year.
- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Conference is coming up in Wenatchee later this month with SPED, Title LAP, Building Principals, Teachers and Support Staff in attendance with the focus on Social/Emotional Learning.
VI. Visitor Comments & Concerns
A.
Charlie and Lisa Hollen
Charlie Hollen reported a successful June summer basketball season. Said he's heard rumors and wants to make sure that if the board is considering any changes to coaching status that they do their due diligence to speak to the parents and athletes to hear what their experience is like. He supports the basketball coach, Garrett Sawyer. The girls are having a fun and successful summer league season. Lisa Hollen seconds what Charlie shared regarding the successful experience of summer league and the positive team-building activities, and feels it's important to share the positives to the board as they worry that only the negatives are shared.
VII. Unfinished Business
A.
Approval of Board Policy No. 5403 - 2nd Reading - Emergency and Discretionary Leaves
B.
Approval of Board Policy No. 5404 - 2nd Reading - Family and Medical Leave
VIII. New Business
A.
Approval of FSD Superintendent's 2026-2029 Contract
B.
Approval of Certificate of Manual Signature for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
C.
Approval of Authorization of Facsimile Signature for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
D.
Approval of Authorization of Warrant Signature for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
E.
Approval of Authorization to Invest Funds for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
F.
Approval of Designation of District Agent for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
G.
Approval of Designation of Auditing Officers for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
H.
Approval of Appointment of District Claims Agent for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
I.
Approval of Certified Signatures of District Personnel Authorized to Sign School Construction Project Documents for New Superintendent, Lisa Phelan
J.
Approval of FSD Budget Extension for the General Fund
K.
Approval of FSD Budget Extension for the Capital Projects Fund
L.
Approval of FSD 2026-2027 Budget (F-195)
M.
Approval of FSD 2026-2027 4-Year Budget (F-195F)
IX. Other Information
A.
Future Board Meetings
The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Advance Work Session at 2:00 PM and Board Meeting at 6:00 PM).
The following meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM, and Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
X. Personnel
A.
Personnel Action
Administration: None
Classified Director: None
Certified:
- Reece Bauer - HS Counselor - 1.0 FTE Continuing – pending OSPI clearance
- Katherine Talbott - Substitute Teacher – pending OSPI clearance
- Samantha Odenrider – Emergency Substitute Teacher – pending OSPI emergency certification clearance
- Melisa Collins – Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE Continuing
- Kayleen Archibald - TK-8 School Counselor – 1.0 FTE Continuing
Classified:
- AmyJo Wright - Bus Assistant – One Year Only – 2 hours/day
Contract: None
Extracurricular:
- Teagan Mahre – MS Assistant Football Coach
Resignations:
- Stacey Rawson – TK-8 School Counselor – 1.0 FTE Continuing
- AmyJo Wright – Resignation – resigning 1 hour/day of her Para position
- Sierra McGarity – Resignation – resigning .64 FTE of her Para position
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Recording Secretary _______________________________________
Board Secretary ___________________________________________
Board Chair _______________________________________________
Updated personnel report.