Board passes $5 million school budget

 

Last updated 8/5/2021 at 10:25am



ODESSA – The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library (also available via ZOOM) on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. to discuss staffing considerations. The meeting was publicized by posted notice and notices presented to the administration, union presidents, board members and the newspaper. Board chair Ed Deife opened the scheduled budget hearing at 6 p.m., during which school Superintendent Dan Read gave a brief overview of the 2021-2022 budget proposal. Following no input or questions from the audience, Deife closed the budget hearing at 6:04 p.m. and declared the regular board meeting open. Present were Ed Deife; fellow board members Heather Valverde, Janie Steward, Chris Crossley and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; Assistant Business Manager Staci Claassen; Operations Supervisor Justin Parr; Athletic Director Bruce Todd and parent Amber Zagelow.

There was no staff or public input.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the June 23, 2021 regular board meeting; payroll warrants #613843-613859 and direct deposit warrants #900008435-900008491 for $293,853.20; general fund A/P warrants #613860-613901 for $99,397.44; ASB fund A/P warrants #613902-613904 for $184.37 and capital projects fund A/P warrant #613905 for $22,152.96; as well as the resignation of Heather Melcher as Kindergarten teacher.

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Read discussed with the school board the possibility of holding a special board meeting in early August in order to approve the upcoming new staffing contracts, discuss the Department of Health requirements for the 2021-2022 school year and possibly to approve the PSE collective bargaining agreement. Read gave updates on the recent technology purchases which include new computers for the high-school and junior-high computer labs and Chromebooks for student checkout in grades 5-12.

Principal’s Report

Principal Nelson reported the Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society received a $68,000 Lowe’s Hometown Grant, which will be used to make improvements to the building that houses the Odessa Senior Center. The grant was written and submitted with the assistance of the Odessa High School chapter of FBLA.

School registration is August 18 and 19 for the 2021-2022 school year. Nelson is awaiting the school reopening plan from the governor’s office and the Department of Health to schedule plans for the 2021-2022 school year.

AD Report

Bruce Todd reports that the 2021-2022 football, volleyball and basketball schedules are approved. He also reported that no applications have been received for the high-school assistant volleyball, high-school head boys basketball and high-school assistant girls basketball coaching positions.

Facilities Report

Justin Parr reported stucco repairs being made to the north outside wall of the multipurpose room and removal of the asphalt runways at the football field, which are being replaced with sod. He is currently waiting for a quote to trim trees around the school. The heating control system project is underway with the installation of new wiring and thermostats. He also discussed bus route needs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Financial Report

Read presented the ASB balance sheet for June, as well as the financial activity reports for the general fund for June, showing an unassigned fund balance of $990,290.93, presenting computer printouts for all funds.

Budget Resolution #5-2020-2021

The board approves resolution #5-2020-2021 reading, in part, as follows: “Whereas, WAC 391-123-054 requires that the Board of Directors of every school district meet for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the district for the ensuing year; and Whereas, a public notice was published - - - - , Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that the Board of Directors - - - - has determined that the final appropriation level of expenditure for each fund will be as follows:

A. General Fund

$4,772,478.00

B. Capital Projects Fund

$235,000.00

C. Debt Service Fund

$0.00

D. Assoc. Student Body

$171,108.00

E. Trans. Vehicle Fund

$0.00

Be it further resolved, the Board of Directors authorizes the superintendent to apply for state and federal grants and programs as follows:

Program No. 24 IDEA Part B

Program No. 24 IDEA Pre-school 619

Program No. 51 Disadvantaged (Title I, Part A)

Program No. 52 School Improvement (Title II TQT)

Program No. 52 School Improvement (Title IV SRSAP)

Program No. 55 Learning Assistance (LAP)

Program No. 58 TPEP Teacher Training Funds

Program No. 74 Highly Capable Program

The board also approved a motions to approve the first reading of Policy and Procedure #3207: Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying as recommended by Read, the hiring of Abigail Lindberg as first-grade teacher and of Holli Eden, Hannah Null and Amy Reeves as paraeducators as recommended by Nelson; and of Steve Matthews and Vonn Nelson as bus drivers as recommended by Justin Parr. The 2021-2022 coaching contracts recommended by Bruce Todd was also approved, as was the 2021-2022 school nurse contract recommended by Read.

Lastly, the board approved a special board meeting on August 11, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Date of Next Regular Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. The board scheduled a workshop at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting.

 

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