TIME: 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Pioneer School Main Building, 3rd/4th grade Classroom

MEMBERS
PRESENT: Kevin Maddox, Chairperson
              Brad Zink, Trustee

MEMBERS
ABSENT: Christina Olstad, Trustee

CLERK: Han Boon Lee

STAFF: Becky Sullivan and Marilyn Michael arrived at 4:00 pm; Connie Russell arrived at 4:15 pm

VISITORS: None

GUESTS: Dustin and Shelley Caves arrived at 4:00 pm, left at 4:15 pm. Brandi Seibel and Taylor Fallon arrived at 4:00, left at 4:15 pm.

I. OPENING

1. CALL TO ORDER:
   Trustee, Kevin Maddox called the special meeting of the trustees of Pioneer Elementary School District #41 to order in the 3rd/4th grade classroom of the main building, Monday, August 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm. Chairperson, Kevin Maddox read the Montana Law about public meetings.
   
   
2. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

II. OLD BUSINESS

1. OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENT APPLICATION – The meeting was closed at 4:02 to discuss the out of district student application by Dustin and Shelley Caves for their son Cole Caves. The meeting was reopened at 4:10. Brad Zink moved to accept Cole Caves as an out of district student to Pioneer School. Kevin Maddox seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous; the motion carried.

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENT APPLICATION – Brandi Seibel was in attendance to request her daughter Fallon Taylor be accepted to Pioneer School as an out of district student. They plan to move into the district in 2 months. Brad Zink moved to accept Fallon Taylor as an out of district student to Pioneer School. Kevin Maddox seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous; the motion carried.
2. TECHNOLOGY DUTY POSITION – The technology position was discussed. Connie Russell stated that she and Susan George are interested in doing the technology coordinator position together. Connie submitted a list of duties to the board that she feels belong to the technology coordinator. The meeting was closed at 4:25 to discuss the position and stipend for the position. The meeting was reopened at 4:40. Brad Zink moved to hire Connie Russell and Susan George to the position of technology coordinators and stipend will remain the same $1,500 which $750 per each. Kevin Maddox seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous; the motion carried.

IV. TRUSTEE CONCERNS - None

V. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Brad Zink to adjourn the meeting. Kevin Maddox seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous; motion carried. The meeting ended at 4:45 pm. The next scheduled regular meeting is Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd/4th grade classroom of the main building.

APPROVAL

Attest:____________________ SIGNED:_________________________

Kevin Maddox, Board Chairperson

DATE: _________________________