Arlee Joint School District #8
Minutes
Arlee Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
High School Library
Trustees Present
Brian Johnson BigSam, Lindsey O'Neill, Lisa Koetter, Phaedrus Swab, Ron Ritter
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Anne Tanner, Cory Beckham, Jake Bosley, Lonnie Morin
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 May 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes from April 7 and April 8, 2025
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 04-08-25.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
Both minutes were approved under one motion
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve the minutes from Arlee Board of Trustees on 04-07-25.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
Both minutes were approved under one motion.
II. Update Dan McGee - Owners Rep
A.
Report
Mr. McGee's report is attached to the agenda.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Substitutes: Chad Zeigler and Katie Veteto
B.
District Clerk Job Description
C.
Arlee Schools Multi-District Agreement 2026-2028
D.
Approve purchases exceeding $10,000
E.
Head HS Volleyball 2026: Elaine Bowman
F.
TR-5 and TR-6 Reimubursements for second semester
G.
TR-1 updated for new bus on route
H.
Board Vote on Consent Agenda
Lisa Koetter made a motion to approve consent agenda items.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. New Business
A.
District Hires FY2026
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to Approve district hires, after removing the kitchen assistants, as attached to the agenda.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
Kitchen assistants will be hired separately.
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to hire Corrin Sanchez, Katrina Sanchez and Emily Higley.
Lisa Koetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
District Non-Renewal, without cause.
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to Non renew Kari Shelkey, without cause.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Request for Early Graduation (3)
Chair Johnson-BigSam declared that the individuals' right to privacy outweighed the public's right to know and closed the meeting at 7:09 p.m. to discuss early graduation requests. Meeting came back into open session at 7:28 p.m.
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to approve the three early graduation requests, pending completion of all graduation requirements.
Ron Ritter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Board Reports
A.
Elementary Principal Report
Report is attached to the agenda.
B.
Superintendent Report
Report is attached to the agenda.
C.
Athletic Director's Report
Report is attached to the agenda
D.
Arlee Federation of Teachers Report
VI. 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.
Lindsey O'Neill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Lindsey O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 7:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsey O'Neill
Cammie Dupuis-Pablo and Roger Pablo requested the Board review their policies on bullying and address accountability in the District.
Angie Albert requested the Board review policies and address accountability in the District regarding bullying.