Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 13, 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, Dennis Johnson BigSam, Dori Knoll, Elizabeth Biebinger, Grant Alberty, Jake Bosley, Kirt Tanner, Lonnie Morin, Sara Sorenson, 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 Oct 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes from September 8, 2026
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 09-08-26.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from September 30, 2026
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 09-30-26.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Youth and Mental Health Program (YAM)
B.
Substitutes
C.
Recommendations for Coaching FY2027
D.
Board Vote on Consent Agenda
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to to approve items on consent agenda as listed.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. New Business
A.
1FTE Custodian JH/HS: Kathleen Crocker
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to hire Kathleen Crocker.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Out of District Attendance Agreements - Outgoing
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to acknowledge attendance agreements outgoing.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Out of District Attendance Agreements - Incoming
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve incoming attendance agreements.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Update on Board Goals
IV. Board Reports
A.
Administrative Reports
B.
Arlee Federation of Teachers Report
President Grant Alberty reported the new Vice President is Ross Coleman.
The creation of different district committees was discussed with teaching staff, and he had great responses from staff to be involved.
C.
Indian Education Committee
V. Finance
A.
Approval of Claims, Payroll and Reports
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve claims, payroll and reports as attached to the agenda.
Samantha Lytle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Meeting: November 10, 2026
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Samantha Lytle
Samantha Lytle made a motion to to adjourn.
Kris Gardner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Brian updated the public on the board goals.
One year goals are minting a healthy budget and finding way to increase enrollment.
The Board will meet again in January to review five year goals.