I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:20 pm. Present: Chairman Cynthia Frech, Judy Sommers, Angie Giles, Tom Kopec and Renee’ Boisseau. Guests: Jennifer Crowley, Angie Carlson, Paula Mathiason and Melody Anthony.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. CONSENT AGENDA

· Minutes

· Warrants

· Student Attendance Agreement

Angie Giles motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Judy Sommers 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

IV. GUEST COMMENTS

None

V. ACTION ITEMS

a. Appoint a trustee until May Election

Jennifer Crowley and Angela Carlson spoke to the board as to why they would like to be appointed. Voting for Jennifer Crowley – Cynthia Frech. Voting for Angela Carlson – Angie Giles, Judy Sommers and Tom Kopec. Angela Carlson was then appointed to the board.

b. North West Montana Educational Coop Participation for 2012-13

Tom Kopec motioned to approve the participation agreement. Judy Sommers 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

c. Smith Valley lunch agreement for 2012-13

Tom Kopec motioned to table the agreement because Kila School is looking at other options for billing Smith Valley School for lunches. Angie Giles 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

d. Teacher Evaluations

Tom Kopec motioned to accept the teacher’s evaluations. Judy Sommers 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

e. 2012-13 School year Certified teaching staff rehire

Renee’ recommended rehiring all certified teaching staff for 2012-13. Tom Kopec motioned to accept Renee’s recommendation. Angie Giles 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

f. Administrator Evaluation

Angie Carlson motioned to table until May so Cynthia can combine the evaluations. Tom Kopec 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.

VI. INFORMATION ITEMS

a. Principal’s Report

1. Spring Events

Renee’ reviewed the spring events with the board.

2. Accreditation Report

Kila School made accreditation for both Kila Elementary and 7-8.

b. Budget update

The budget committee met to review the preliminary budget for 2012-13

c. Negotiation update

The negotiation committee met. A letter was sent to the KTA to inquire if the association would like to negotiate a 2012-13 CBA. The KTA confirmed that they would like to begin negotiations. A meeting for April 23^rd at 4:00 pm has been set up.

d. Trustee Election Update

Angie Giles will be elected for the two year term and an election will take place for the three year term. Angela Carlson and Jennifer Crowley are on the ballot.

e. Set Date / Time to canvas election votes

Angie Giles, Cynthia Frech and Judy Sommers will meet at 7:30 am on May 9th to canvas the votes.

f. Reminder May day meeting

The May meeting will be on the 15^th at 10:00 am.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Judy Sommers motioned to adjourn at 7:07 pm. Angie Giles 2^nd. Motion passed unanimously.