Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
Elementary Foyer
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Justin Curtiss (remote), Kris Gardner, Lindsey O'Neill, Samantha Lytle
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Brandon Archer, Dori Knoll, Grant Alberty, Jake Bosley, Kendal Baldwin, Laura Curtiss, Liz Beibinger, Lonnie Morin, Mike Rogers
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 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes from August 11, 2026
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 08-11-26.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Recommendations for JH and HS Coaches FY2027
B.
Substitutes
Board moved Gwendolyn Davis to main agenda for voting.
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to hire Gwendolyn Davis as a substitute.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samantha Lytle |
Aye
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| Brian Johnson BigSam |
Abstain
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| Lindsey O'Neill |
Aye
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| Justin Curtiss |
Aye
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| Kris Gardner |
Aye
|
C.
Nkwsum contracts: Title I
D.
Update JH Lighting: Arlee Electric - $19,691.20
Board moved this item from consent to main agenda for voting, as the price increased since the posting of this agenda.
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the quote for Arlee Electric in the amount of $20,691.20.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
Mike Rogers explained that automatic shut off lighting would be added to the quote, making it about $1,000 more.
E.
Board Vote on Consent Agenda
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to Approve all hires on consent agenda, making changes as reflected under items as listed.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
Elementary and High School Budgets FY2027
Samantha Lytle made a motion to to accept the new budgets with fund balance changes made to 110 and 210.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Elementary Teacher 1 FTE: Brandon Archer (pending background check)
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to hire Brandon Archer as an elementary teacher for FY2027.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Paraprofessionals
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to hire Debra Little, Sisi Whiteman and Cotton Real Bird as paraprofessionals for FY2027.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Out of District Attendance agreements - outgoing
Samantha Lytle made a motion to acknowledge the outgoing student attendance agreements.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Incoming Student Attendance Agreements
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to accept the incoming student attendance agreements.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Superintendent Internship fees: $2,500
Kris Gardner made a motion to pay the $2,500 Superintendent Internship fees for Kendal Baldwin.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
Lindsey O'Neill voted No.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Justin Curtiss |
Aye
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| Lindsey O'Neill |
No
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| Samantha Lytle |
Aye
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| Kris Gardner |
Aye
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| Brian Johnson BigSam |
Aye
|
IV. Finance
A.
Approval of Claims, Payroll and Reports
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the claims, payroll and reports as attached to the agenda.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting: October 13, 2026
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Kris Gardner 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 7:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Ross Coleman rescinded his application for JH Boys Basketball Head Coach
JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach: Cassidy Smith - should be recommended for JH Boys Basketball Assistant Coach.