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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 28th at 5:00 p.m. at the School
Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen,
Susanne Dauenhauer, Linda Sorini Granger, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold.
Trustee(s) Absent: Pattie Hepola. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, and Therese
McClafferty, Director of Human Resource.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Evaluation of Superintendent Jonart – Closed Session
Chairperson Boston closed the meeting at 5:03 P.M.
Chairperson Boston opened the meeting at 6:21 P.M.
Item 2 – Extension of Superintendent Contract
Chairperson Boston made a motion to extend Superintendent Jonart’s contract to June 30, 2017.
Trustee Granger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Item 3 – Public Comment on Any Public Matter Not on the Agenda
None.
Adjournment
Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second by Trustee Dauenhauer. The motion carried.
Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:23 P.M.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 4:00 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of
the Board, presiding. Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, Becky
Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent and Therese
McClafferty, Director of Human Resource.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Litigation with Board Counsel
Mr. Clague closed the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Chairperson Boston re-opened the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Trustee Wold made a motion to table the Strategic Plan until the next scheduled work session.
Trustee Dauenhauer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
MARCH 2, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at
the School Administration Building with Vice-Chairperson Patti Hepola presiding. Trustees
present: Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present
were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis
Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Approval of Montana Quality Schools Project Grant
Judy Jonart, Superintendent stated this is funding for the Emerson Elementary environmental
upgrades. She stated it is $350,000.
Wold moved to approve, second by Nicholls, motion carried.
Item 2 – Approval of Strategic Plan
Nicholls moved to approve, second by Billteen, motion carried.
Item 3 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second
by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
MARCH 21, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at
the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present:
Vice-Chairperson Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Linda Sorini Granger., Kelly
Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,
Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Montana Resources Presentation
A presentation was given by Mike McGivern and Mark Thompson, Environmental Engineer for
Montana Resources.
Item 2 – Delegate Assembly
Chairperson Boston, Vice-Chairperson Hepola, and Trustee Billteen volunteered to participate in
the Delegate Assembly.
Item 3 – Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Vice-Chairperson Hepola moved to
adjourn, second by Trustee Granger, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting
at 5:45 p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
APRIL 18, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, April 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Vice-
Chairperson Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger, Kelly Howery, and Becky
Nicholls. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director of
Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – District Goals
Superintendent Jonart presented the District Goals to the Board.
Item 2 – Targeted Economic Development District
Superintendent Jonart presented the Targeted Economic Development District to the Board.
Item 3 – Elections Information
Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs, spoke on the 2016 School Election to the Board.
Item 4 – Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Howery, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:55
p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
MAY 16, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present: Patti
Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Becky Nicholls.
Trustee Carol Wold was absent. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese
McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Butte School District #1 Election Process
Dennis Clague, Business Manager, spoke of the election process.
Trustee Hepola moved to continue with the live election at the Civic Center, second by Trustee
Billteen, motion carried.
Item 2 – Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
None.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
JULY 18, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, July 18th at 4:15 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were
Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, J.P. Gallagher, and Becky Nicholls. Trustees Absent were Susanne
Dauenhauer, Carol Wold and Kelly Howery. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,
Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ITEM 1 – PRESENTATION TO DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL-BASED
MEDICAL CLINIC
General information of a school-based health system was given. Superintendent Jonart stated she
will facilitate discussion of how to proceed.
ITEM 2 – PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY PUBLIC MATTER NOT ON AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:07
p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 4:00 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were
Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls,
and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director
of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Discussion of Senate Finance Final Report
Judy Jonart, Superintendent spoke on the upcoming Legislative Session. She also discussed loan
forgiveness, special education payments, and facilities.
Item 2 – Public Comment On Items Not On Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Wold moved to adjourn, second
by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
_________________________________
District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 1:04 p.m. at the School
Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were Tom
Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Trustees Absent
were Patti Hepola and J.P. Gallagher. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese
McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Personnel Action Report
Butte School District No. 1
Personnel Action Report
August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting Name Effective Assignment/Location
Classified Personnel Appointment:
Kaye Holland 08/23/16 Substitute Food Service
Resignation:
Carol Biggers 08/17/16 Substitute Bus Monitor
Louise Thomson 08/12/16 Substitute Various
Certified Personnel Appointment:
Giordano Lahaderne 08/30/16 Temporary English Teacher, EMS
Ashley McMahon 08/30/16 Special Education Resource Teacher, Emerson
Kimberly Pape 08/30/16 Temporary Title I Teacher, Mgt. Leary
Supplemental Personnel Appointment:
Particia Forsman 08/23/16 Substitute Teacher
Andy Larson 08/23/16 Substitute Teacher
Resignation:
Shelly Cleverly 08/18/16 Substitute Teacher
Gina Gallagher 08/15/16 Substitute Teacher
Maureen Osborne 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher
William Osborne 08/16/16 Substitute Teacher
Trustee Billteen moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.
Item 2 – Public Comment on any Public Matter not on the Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Dauenhauer moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Howery, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 1:11
p.m.
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Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
2016-17 FINAL BUDGET
AUGUST 22, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 12:00 p.m. at the School
Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were Tom
Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls, and Carol Wold. Trustees Absent
were Patti Hepola and J.P. Gallagher. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese
McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Public Hearing for Final Budget 2016-17
Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board, gave a staff report.
Trustee Boston called for any proponents. There were none.
Trustee Boston called for any opponents. There were none.
Trustee Boston closed the public hearing at 12:55 p.m.
Trustee Howery moved to approve, second by Trustee Nicholls, motion carried.
Item 2 – Public Comment on any Public Matter not on the Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Nicholls moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Billteen, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 1:00
p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were
Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, Becky Nicholls,
and Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, Therese McClafferty, Director
of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Executive Session/Litigation – Closed Session
It was moved by Trustee Gallagher, seconded by Trustee Dauenhauer to close the Executive
Session at 5:02 pm. Motion carried.
Meeting was re-opened at 5:51 pm.
Item 2 – Public Comment on any Public Matter not on the Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Hepola moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Gallagher, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:55
p.m.
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Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the
School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present were
Susanne Dauenhauer, Kelly Howery, and Carol Wold. Trustees Absent were J.P. Gallagher, Tom
Billteen, Pattie Hepola, and Becky Nichols. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent, and
Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WELCOME AND DIRECTIONS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Item 1 – Recertification of Taxable Values
Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board, stated the following:
Referred to article in the Montana Standard regarding NorthWestern Energy.
There will be a 2.2% impact on the Butte School District.
We will not receive the same amount of revenue from what was determined in August
2016.
The high school building reserve will have an issue.
There will be a tax increase on Butte citizens if we decide to recertify.
He has met with Butte-Silver Bow officials.
Recertification will have an impact on tax bills, making them go out later and receiving
the funds at a later date.
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners would have to veto the recertification.
To not recertify would mean an approximate loss of $200,000.
Various funds currently have sound balances.
The tech funds have been building, with approximately $300,000 in the funds.
Because of sound decisions made in the past, he does not recommend recertifying.
They could ask for an additional levy in May 2017 election.
They would also incur costs now if they recertify.
Trustee Howery what the approximate costs would be to recertify. Mr. Clague stated it would
approximately be $3,000, which are labor costs.
Mr. Clague stated they could make minor adjustments to the General Fund to help cover the lost
revenue.
Superintendent Jonart stated they have spent many hours this past week working on this issue and
they were given short notice. She stated they feel they owe it to the taxpayers to not ask for an
increase and that the Butte School District would be able to absorb this because they have been
fiscally sound in the past.
Mr. Clague stated they do want to burden other funds and will question all expenditures. He stated
Butte-Silver Bow was also on board with this plan and reiterated they would diligently review all
expenditures.
Trustee Howery asked if any planned projects would be immediately impacted. Mr. Clague stated
there are a few this may impact. He stated the intercoms and change-out of heating and venting
are part of the impacts but explained the Flex Fund and Hard Rock Funds can be used for those
projects.
Chairperson Boston asked what this will do to the school district’s bond rating and would it be
affected. Mr. Clague stated it would not be affected and does not anticipate any changes.
Chairperson Boston thanked Mr. Clague and Superintendent Jonart for their hard work on this
task.
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Trustee Wold thanked Mr. Clague and Superintendent Jonart for their work and felt recertification
was not necessary.
Mr. Clague stated they would like to be in-step with Butte-Silver Bow, as they are not planning to
change their mills, either.
Trustee Howery asked if notice would be given of the decision the school board has made.
Superintendent Jonart stated they would give a press release on the situation.
Item 2 – Public Comment on Items Not On Agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Howery moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Dauenhauer, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at
12:23 p.m.
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Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
The Board of Trustees held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
at the School Administration Building with Chairperson Ann Boston presiding. Trustees present
were Patti Hepola, Tom Billteen, Susanne Dauenhauer, J.P. Gallagher, Kelly Howery, and Becky
Nicholls. Trustee Absent was Carol Wold. Also present were: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,
Therese McClafferty, Director of Human Resource and Dennis Clague, Business Manager.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT OVERTIME PRACTICES
Dennis Clague, Director of Business Affairs and Clerk of the Board discussed overtime practices.
Item 2 – PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY PUBLIC MATTER NOT ON AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Billteen moved to adjourn,
second by Trustee Howery, motion carried. Chairperson Boston adjourned the meeting at 5:05
p.m.
_______________________________
Chairwoman of Board of Trustees
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District Clerk
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2015
The Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 8:30
a.m. at the School Administration Building with Chairwoman Ann Boston presiding.
Trustees present: Tom Billteen, Linda Sorini Granger, Becky Nicholls (by phone), and
Carol Wold. Absent: Patti Hepola. Also present was: Judy Jonart, Superintendent,
Dennis Clague, Business Director and Therese McClafferty, Human Resource Director.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 1 – Approval of PAR – 12.1.15 – Therese McClafferty
BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT DECEMBER 1, 2015 – SPECIAL MEETING
Name Effective Assignment/Location
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Roger Hardin 11/05/15 Substitute Engineer
Daniel Shea 12/01/15 Bus Driver,
Transportation
EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Diane LaBuff 12/09/15 – 02/29/16 Cleaner, Emerson
RETIREMENT:
Connie Hepola 12/31/15 Payroll Supervisor
RESIGNATION:
Kaye Holland 11/18/15 Cook’s Helper, West
Daniel Shea 11/30/15 Substitute Bus Driver,
Transportation
SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT:
Mary Blinn 12/02/15 Substitute Teacher
Keith Christie 12/02/15 Substitute Teacher
Taylor Gooch 12/02/15 Substitute Teacher
Quinn Peoples 12/02/15 Substitute Teacher
Chuck Reopelle 12/02/15 Event Worker
Ashley Ritter 11/19/15 Substitute Teacher
Ethan Shrader 10/01/15 – 03/31/16 Volunteer Swim Team
Coach, BHS
Christine Trafford 12/02/15 Substitute Teacher
RESIGNATION: Maria Robinson 11/11/15 Girls’ Basketball
Coach, EMS
Wold moved to approve; second by Granger, motion carried.
Item 2 – Public Comment On Any Public Matter Not On Agenda
None
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Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Billteen moved to
adjourn, second by Trustee Wold, motion carried. Chairwoman Boston adjourned the
meeting at 8:32 a.m.
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Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees
Attest:
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District Clerk
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