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Arlee Joint School District #8

Minutes

Arlee Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Location

High School Library

Trustees Present

Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill (remote), Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab, Ron Ritter

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

Bonnie Pickering White, Callie Difulgentis, Cassidy Smith, Cory Beckham, Dan McGee, Elizabeth Beibinger, Jake Bosley, Jerome Brovold, Leslie Jackson, Lonnie Morin, Mike Rogers, Sue Carney, Tyler Conover

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 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

C.

Public Comment

Sue Carney reported that we had several local archery students qualify for Nationals. 

D.

Approve Minutes from March 11, 2025

Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 03-11-25.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.

Fix typo under public comment

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Substitutes: Rhonda Lytle-Kinney and Debra Hahn

B.

FCCLA National Conference in Orlando, FL - request for out of state travel

C.

Trustees Resolution Requesting Lake County to Conduct Elections FY2026

D.

Board Vote on Consent Agenda

Lisa Koetter made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda items as listed.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. New Business

A.

FY 2024 Final Audit

Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the audit for FY2024.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Low Voltage and Furniture Bid Recommendations

Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the Fixture Bid to Hi Touch and the Low Voltage binds split between T.E.S.T. for bells and paging and MIssion Valley Security for cameras and access points.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Non-renewal of Classified Staff

Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the non-renewal classified staff as presented attached to the agenda.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Consideration of 1 FTE utility teaching position

Board Chair Johnson BigSam declared that this agenda item is no longer relevant, and is removed from this agenda.

IV. Board Reports

A.

Elementary Principal Report

Board report attached to the agenda.

B.

Superintendent Report

Board report attached to the agenda.

C.

Athletic Director's Report

Board report attached to the agenda.

D.

Arlee Federation of Teachers Report

President Bonnie Pickering White stated that AFT is waiting for next negotiations meeting.

V. Finance

A.

Approval of Claims, Payroll and Reports

Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the claims, payroll and reports as attached to the agenda.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Next regular meeting will be May 13, 2025.  Board organization meeting.

VI. 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 6:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Phaedrus Swab