Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
Lindsey O'Neill
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Dan McGee, Dennis Johnson BigSam, Jake Bosley, Lonnie Morin
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 Oct 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 09-09-25.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
University of Montana placements with District Staff
B.
Coaching Recommendations for FY2026
C.
TR-1s and TR-4 for FY2026
D.
Substitutes: Julie Steckler (resigned as para)
E.
Board vote on consent agenda
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written, moving assist high school wrestling hire to the main agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
Paraprofessionals Elem/HS: Deborah Eunpu and Nicole Larance
Lisa Koetter made a motion to to hire Deborah Eunpu and Nicole Larance.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Grant Award: Arlee Roots to Rise (R2R)
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve grant for Arlee Roots to Rise.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Policy
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve Cellphones and Other Electronic Equipment Policy 3630 revisions.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Out of District Attendance Agreements: Outgoing (acknowledge)
Lisa Koetter made a motion to acknowledge the out of district attendance agreements outgoing.
Samantha Lytle 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 the Claims, Payroll and Reports as attached to the agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Set date for special board meeting (budget review)
Set for October 29th, Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Meet in Admin Building.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting: November 11, 2025
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Lisa Koetter made a motion to to adjourn.
Samantha Lytle 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 7:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Koetter
Hiring of Cameron Lytle as HS Assistant Wrestling Coach was moved to the main agenda for voting. This Item became A. under New Business, and the vote was as follows: Lisa Koetter moved to hire Cameron Lytle as HS Assistant Wrestling coach, pending background check. Phaedrus Swab seconded. Brian Johnson BigSam, Lisa Koetter and Phaedrus Swab voted aye. Samantha Lytle abstained. Motion carried by majority vote.