Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab (remote), Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Cory Beckham, Dennis Johnson BigSam, Jake Bosley, Jennifer Jilot, Lonnie Morin, Quinn Huisman
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 Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 11-11-25.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Fulltime Custodian - Elementary: Ryan Fox
B.
Substitute/Student Teacher: Olivia Sexson (Quinn Huisman's classroom)
C.
Policy Revision - 8131
D.
Title I Part A - Nkwusm teacher contract approval
E.
Board vote on consent agenda
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the hire and other consent agenda.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
Trustee Resolution calling for an Election
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the Trustee Resolution calling for an Election.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Indian Policies and Procedures (2027 application)
Lisa Koetter made a motion to to approve the Indian Policies and Procedures for the 2027 application.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Elementary Curriculum - Wit and Wisdom
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to approve.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
Principal Tanner reported the cost is $5,000 or $6,000 start up, then online renewal, year to year, at a lesser cost.
D.
Approve dissolution of K-6 Building Committee - work has been completed
Lisa Koetter made a motion to to approve.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
After discussion, Board consensus to table Item D. until the January regular meeting.
E.
Approve moving forward with RFP for 3-6 demolition
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to approve moving forward with RFP for 3-6 demolition.
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.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Board Reports
A.
Administrative Reports
Superintendent reported two resignations: Kari Shelky as Elementary 5th/6th grade English teacher and Ross Coleman as Head Girls Basketball Coach.
B.
Arlee Federation of Teachers
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting: January 13, 2026
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 7:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Presentation by Quinn Huisman and Jennifer Jilot on NAELT. NAELT future plans document is attached to the agenda.