Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam (remote), Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Bonnie White, Dan McGee, Jake Bosley, Kelsi Kline
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Brian Johnson BigSam called a meeting of the board of trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8 to order on Tuesday Sep 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes from August 19, 2025
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 08-19-25.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
U of M School of psychology graduate students with classroom teachers: Fiona Frohock, Mary Kate Keller, Dennis Juneau, Cassidy Lakey, Madison Reeser
B.
U of M YAM program intern with Damon Cordier: Ellen BigSam
C.
Coaches FY2026
D.
Advisors FY2026
E.
Substitutes FY2026: Melissa Ivanoff
F.
Board Vote on Consent Agenda
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the consent agenda items and hires as listed.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
High School Science Teacher FY2026: Raymond Guest
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve Raymond Guest as HS science teacher.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Out of District Attendance agreements - outgoing
Lisa Koetter made a motion to acknowledge outgoing attendance agreements.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Out of District Attendance Agreements: incoming
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve all incoming attendance agreements.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Valley Bank of Arlee request to offer district logos on "school pride" debit cards
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve district use of logo on "school pride" debits card.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Finance
A.
Approval of Claims, Payroll and Reports
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve claims, payroll and reports as attached to the agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Board Reports
A.
Administrative Reports
B.
Arlee Federation of Teachers Report
Nothing to report at this time.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting: October 14, 2025
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 7:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Bonnie White acknowledged the indoor air quality team formed this summer. Jake Bosley, Deanne Smith, Jodi Perry and Mike Rogers. Arlee was awarded a $50,000 grant, one of ten in the nation. Mr. Beckham encouraged her to apply for the grant, and she is grateful for the amazing work that was put in. This is a totally student-led grant, and they will present policy to the Board.