Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Superintendent Interviews
Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Location
Elementary Foyer
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
Phaedrus Swab
Guests Present
Deanne Smith, Dennis Johnson BigSam, Dori Knoll, Laura Curtiss, Lonnie Morin, Sarah Sorenson
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 Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment on non-agenda items
II. New Business
A.
Superintendent Interviews
B.
Public Comment
C.
Closed Session to review background checks
Chair Johnson BigSam declared that the individuals' rights to privacy outweighs the public's right to know and closed the meeting at 7:56 p.m. to review applicant background checks with Elizabeth Kaleva.
Board was called back into open session by Chair Johnson BigSam at 8:43 p.m.
D.
Potential action on offering contract for new Superintendent
Samantha Lytle made a motion to negotiate a contract with Kevin Meredith.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to adjourn.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
All applicants were interviewed.