Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
Arlee Elementary Commons Area
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
Phaedrus Swab
Guests Present
Bonnie White, Dori Knoll, Justin Curtiss, Kelsi O'Brien, Laura Curtiss, Lonnie Morin, Sarah Sorenson, Stephanie Hendrickson, Whitney Larson
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 Apr 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes March 10, 2026
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 03-10-26.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes March 26, 2026
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees on 03-26-26.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes from April 1, 2026
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 04-01-26.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Substitute: Shandiin Whiteman
B.
Surplus Sale Resolution
C.
Out of state travel.
D.
Vote on Consent Agenda
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve consent agenda as listed.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
Capitalization Policy 7510 - revision
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve revision Capitalization Policy 7510 as attached to the agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Audit FY2025
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve audit for FY2025.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Classified Non-renewal for FY2027
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the classified non-renewal as attached to the agenda.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Certified Non-tenured non-renewal for 2027
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the certified non-tenured non-renewal as attached on the agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
Trustee O'Neill asked if we were hiring for next year. Superintendent Beckham stated we are restructuring without music.
IV. Payroll, Claims and District Financial Reports
A.
Reports
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve reports as attached to the agenda.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to adjourn at 6:49 p.m.
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 6:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill