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 Little Snake River Valley School Advisory Board Minutes
May 10, 2010                   DRAFT until Board approved

Board Members present: Tami Davis, Ryan Kudera  /  Principal Joel Thomas
Administration present:   Superintendent Neil Terhune
Minutes by:  Kolleen Forsyth
The meeting was called to order at 4:20 p.m.  Changes to the agenda: The criteria for public comment on the school calendar has been met. That item will be removed from the agenda.  Motion to approve the revised agenda by Kudera, seconded by Davis. Motion passed.  Prior Advisory Board minutes from February and March, including April's summary, were motioned for approval.  All Aye.  Motion passed.
PRINCIPAL'S  REPORT - Joel Thomas:  
Our current enrollment is 174 students.  Elementary has 63 students, MS has 45 students, and HS has 66 students.
Michael Adams has accepted our K-12 music position.  He is currently teaching in Troy, MT
Briana Braun has been hired as the head Volleyball coach
RaeLynne Prestrud is our new SpEd para
Sue Reagan has consented to move to Enrichment and Remediation classes next year
Maintenance, Tom Holmquist, has been busy with grounds keeping.  Trees have been planted at the teacher housing and dryscaping will be done there.  Fertilizing has been done at the track and school lawns.
Cora Foster won at the State meet with a high jump of 5'3".  Congratulations, Cora!!
The FFA banquet and Prom were a great success

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:  Superintendent Terhune:  
The CCSD1 Board approved moving forward with virtual school and approved the new guidelines for students to take classes at WWCC.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT:  Kolleen Forsyth
Online MAP testing continues until a few days before school dismisses for summer. Four tests are taken by grades 3-12, with two tests for primary K-2
District-wide changes in technology will affect summer network use in all buildings
A new netbook cart has been purchased by LSRVS.  It is compact and will be easier to maneuver into classrooms
Portable classroom carts that support a teacher laptop and document camera will be part of the classroom technology footprint by fall.  Two carts have been received at LSRVS so far.

NEW BUSINESS / OPEN DISCUSSION:  

The next Advisory Board meeting will be held Monday, September 13th, 2010, at 4:15 in the school library. The public is always encouraged to attend. Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:48 p.m. with Thomas seconding.  Motion carried.