The regular meeting of the Tarkio R-I Board of Education was held May 19, 2016, in the board meeting room of Tarkio R-I Schools. The meeting was called to order by President Steve Klute at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Attending were board members Chris Yates, Corey Lesher, Jamie Barnett, Lydia Hurst, Bruce Lang, Rachel Graves, Steve Klute, and board secretary Diane Hicks. Others in attendance were Tarkio R-I Superintendent Dr. Pat Martin, Tarkio High School Principal Luke Cox, Tarkio Elementary Principal Sherry Herron, Carrie Livengood, Lisa Clement, Blu Dow, and Dan Zamar.
The agenda was approved with additional items E through I added under New Business, as well as the addition of the QZab resolution to Old Business. The April 19, 2016, meeting minutes were approved, as well as the transfer of incidental funds to special revenue to pay certificated salaries. The consent agenda was approved, as well as the district obligations.
The CTA presented a full report of elementary and high school events.
The board members voted to accept the Option #2 from Midwest Data to purchase 24 lap tops for the elementary staff. The motion carried 6-0-1. Bruce Lang abstained. They also voted to approve the resolution of the QZAB.
Administrative reports were given by Carrie Livengood – Special Education, Sherry Herron – Elementary Principal, Luke Cox – High School Principal, and Pat Martin – Superintendent.
Dan Zamar was in attendance to present information about a stair lift. The board members voted to let bids for a stair lift.
Lisa Clement was in attendance to present the Career Ladder. The board members voted to approve the Career Ladder as presented.
A new wrestling mat was discussed. Dr. Martin presented the information to increase the lunch prices for the 2016-17 school year. The lunch prices for the 2016-17 school year are: Elementary $2.00, JH/HS $2.10, Extra Serving/Side Entrée’ $1.50, and Teacher $2.65. The board members voted to approve the increases.
The board members agreed to table the dicussion about next year’s graduation date. They approved a 2.1% increase in salary for all non-certified staff. They also agreed to advertise for summer employees.
Bids were presented form Athco for playground resurfacing in the amount of $31,160 with a 7 year warranty and from ABcreative in the amount of $30,211 with a 4 year warranty. The board voted to approve the bid received from Athco.
The June meeting has been changed to Tuesday, June 14, at 7:45 p.m. due to board members having conflicts on the night of the regular board meeting date.
The meeting went into closed session at 8:25 p.m. The meeting came out of closed and into open session at 9:02 p.m.
Dr. Martin informed the board of Judy Henson’s resignation, which the board accepted. Dr. Martin informed the board of Fairann Campbell’s resignation, which the board accepted. Dr. Martin informed the board of Mallory Heits’ resignation, which the board accepted.
The board voted to advertise for a half-time/full-time elementary counselor position or a full-time social worker position. They also voted to advertise for a 7-12 grades Communication Arts teacher, as well as for a paraprofessional position. The board also voted to advertise for a district bookkeeper.
Amanda Powell was recommended to the board for an elementary teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year. The board voted to hire her. Carrie Wilson was recommended to the board for an elementary teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year. The board voted to hire her.
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.