Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
High School Library
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Cameron Lytle, Cory Beckham, Dennis Johnson BigSam, Dori Knoll, Jake Bosley, Jerome Brovold, Lonnie Morin
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes from May 13, 2025
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 05-13-25.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve minutes from May 20, 2025
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 05-20-25.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Update Dan McGee - Owners Rep
A.
Report
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Intern 2026: Jennifer Johnson - counseling, Arturo Jimenez - Psych
B.
Assign Audit contract to Nexus, CPA group, PLLC
C.
Summer Custodial Staff: Corinna Sanchez (FT) and Katrina Sanchez (FT), Jerny Crawford (PT lawns only)
D.
Approve purchases exceeding $10,000 - Side by Side Contracting
E.
Wellness Policy Review - 2510
F.
HS Assistant Football FY2026: Lane Schall and Jerome Brovold
G.
Extended School Year Teachers: Cassidy Smith, Michael Streibel, Lori Kelley and Aimee Pier. Substitutes: Quinn Huismann and Eric Koetter
H.
MTDA Summer School Coordinator: Leslie Jackson; Substitute: Ross Coleman
I.
Move funds for Elem scholarship to Elem Impact Aid: $760.42
J.
Void outstanding checks from FY2024: Totaling 129.88
K.
Approve Purchases Exceeding $10,000 - Reveal Math Curriculum 4 -12
L.
Board Vote on Consent Agenda
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve consent agenda and hires as listed.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. New Business
A.
Paraprofessional FY2026: Tarryn Koetter: HS (1 FTE)
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to hire Tarryn Koetter as paraprofessional for FY2026.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Elementary Teacher FY2026: Kari Shelkey (1FTE)
Lisa Koetter made a motion to hire Kari Shelkey as a full-time elementary teacher for FY2026.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Principal (9-12)/AD (6-12) FY2026: Jacob Bosley
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to hire Jacob Bosley as Principal 9-12 and AD 6-12 for FY2026.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Lindsey O'Neill |
Aye
|
| Brian Johnson BigSam |
Aye
|
| Samantha Lytle |
Aye
|
| Phaedrus Swab |
No
|
| Lisa Koetter |
Aye
|
D.
MSGIA liability insurance renewal
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the renewal of liability insurance with MSGIA.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
MT Reads Grant - Acceptance
Lisa Koetter made a motion to to accept the MT Reads grant.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
Principal Tanner provided information on this new grant.
F.
25/26 & 26/27 School Calendars
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the calendars for 2026 and 2027.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
Trustee Lindsey O'Neill hopes that 2026 is the only year we have to go so late in June. School day will be 7:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
V. Board Reports
A.
Elementary Principal Report
See agenda for Elementary Principal's report.
B.
Superintendent Report
See agenda for Superintendent's report.
C.
Athletic Director's Report
See agenda for Athletic Director's report.
D.
Arlee Federation of Teachers Report
VI. Finance
A.
Approval of Claims, Payroll and Reports
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to approve the claims, payroll and reports.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
Discussed Oxford Gravel Lease and looking into additional options.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to adjourn.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Superintendent Beckham reported on behalf of Dan McGee. The new elementary portion will be open on August 18th. Next year's calendar will be a late start date to accommodate work that will be done on the remodel of the older K-2 portion. Updated the Board on landscaping. Budget-wise, we are looking good. Graphics and occupancy signs are in the final stages. Looking through options for irrigation. Trustee Phaedrus Swab stated that he had not been given information requested in prior meetings. Trustee Lindsey O'Neill also expressed that she had not received answers to her questions. Board consensus was to have Chair Brian Johnson BigSam write an email to Dan McGee stating that the Board be given the information requested at prior meetings.