PCSD No. 1 reviews funding scenarios and contract renewals

Mark DeLap
Posted 3/21/23

March WHS school board meeting

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PCSD No. 1 reviews funding scenarios and contract renewals

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WHEATLAND - The PCSD No. 1 held their monthly board meeting last week and several items were on their agenda. Trustees in attendance were school board chairman Dustin Kafka, Shawn Hoffman, Connie Eller, Lu Lay, Chase Irvine, Diane Haroldson and Amanda Fox. Administrators in attendance were Superintendent Cory Dziowgo and business manager Jamie Wilson. 

The Board recommended the approval of the agenda with additional bills. Shawn Hoffman moved for approval, Amanda Fox seconded the motion. Lu Lay moved to amend the agenda to include action items VI. 6. JHCD Medical Administration, VI. 7. Safety Programs (EB), and VI. 8. Emergency Plan (EBC) on first of two readings. VI. 9. Application for Reimbursement of Private Transportation for Isolated Pupils. Amanda Fox seconded. After no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously, 7-0 and the agenda was approved as amended, 7-0. 

The positives and good news were brought to light with the presentation of Connie Eller with an award to acknowledge her certification and training as a board member.  

After the consent agenda was passed, new business that was brought forth was a motion to 

enter an executive session to discuss the Chugwater out of district enrollment requests. The motion passed and the board entered into executive session.

The administration recommended the approval of the Chugwater out of district enrollment requests. Lu Lay moved for approval. Chase Irvine seconded. After no discussion, the motion failed unanimously 0-7. 

The board then Approved the Bid Process for WMS Roof Replacement (Capital Project) as

The administration had recommended the approval of the starting the bid process to replace the Wheatland Middle School roof.

The administration recommended the approval of certified teacher contract renewals. Lu Lay moved for approval. Shawn Hoffman seconded the motion. Mr. Dziowgo clarified that this list included both renewals and resignations. After no further discussion, the motion was passed.  

The board approved the administration recommendation of the approval of policy JHCD Medical Administration on the first of two readings.

The administration recommended the approval of policy Safety Programs (EB) on the first of two readings. The motion carried and the approval was made.

The administration recommended the approval of the policy  Emergency Plan (EBC) on the first of two readings. The item was moved for approval and the motion carried.

The administration recommended the approval of the application for reimbursement of private transportation for isolated pupils. The item was voted on and approved. 

Cory Dziowgo reviewed several Funding Scenarios as requested by the board. This presentation explains the state funding per student at each building and what that funding would look like if PCSD No. 1 closed different grade levels of various schools. These are just scenarios that were requested by the Board so they can gain a deeper understanding. No action is being taken at this time.  

Jamie Wilson reviewed the district’s current financial standing. She also discussed some of the Finance Survey results. She has been meeting with stakeholders in an effort to answer questions regarding PCSD No. 1 finances. Upcoming tasks include a Facility meeting, working on the budget, and following up with the Finance Survey results. 

Director’s Report 

Advanced Planning 

Work Session/Board Training: WSBA provided 3/14, 4-6 p.m. at the District Office

Work Session: April 17, 2023, Boardroom, 6 p.m.

Next Board Meeting: *April 10, 2023, Boardroom, 6 p.m.