SILVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

April 14, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Silverton Community Center

Attendance: Board members present were Chair Tim Roth, David Beeson, Tom Buchholz, Wally
Lierman, Julie Norris, Ervin Stadeli and Owen Von Flue. Also present were Andy
Bellando, Superintendent; Eric Swenson, Assistant Superintendent; Scott Pillar,
Business Manager; Denise Childs, Board Secretary; and SHS Student Representative
Acacia Westgate. Linda Brown, Director of Special Services and SHS Student
Representative Macy Mulholland were absent. Press was present.

Chair Tim Roth called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and noted attendance.

FLAG SALUTE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited prior to the start of board business.

CONSENT AGENDA
David Beeson moved, and Wally Lierman seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda included:
-- Approve minutes of March 10 and 17, 2014.
-- Approve revisions to policies: JECB Admission of Nonresident Students; and
JECF Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students (final reading).
-- Accept retirements of the following teachers, effective end of 2013-2014 contract
year: Daniel Miller, Robert Frost PE Teacher; Lynann Shepard, Mark Twain Special
Education Teacher; and Norma Jean Standlea, SHS Language Arts Teacher.
-- Accept resignations of the following staff members, effective end of 2013-2014
contract year: Mara McPartland, SHS Counselor; and Laura Wanker, SHS Math
Teacher.
-- Accept retirement of Mark Recker, Pratum and Silver Crest School Principal, effective
June 30, 2013.

RECOGNITIONS
Mark Recker: Chair Tim Roth noted that Mark Recker has been with the District 12 years. He
recognized and thanked Mr. Recker for his service to the District. There was a round of
applause by those in attendance.

OR Sub Kevin Palmer, Butte Creek School Principal, introduced and congratulated Kelly
Teacher: Blackman in being selected as Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year. He described
the various positions she had held as a substitute teacher at Butte Creek School and the
amazing work she did. There was a round of applause by those in attendance.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Sports: Acacia Westgate reported on various sports teams and how they were doing overall:
Dance Team (placed 1
st
at State), Baseball, Softball, Track and Field, and Golf.

Activities: Acacia reviewed the following school club activities:
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ASB Mr. SHS event raised around $12,000 for Medical Teams International. Elias
Wilson was chosen as Mr. SHS. ABS is now planning Spring Week.
Key Club Planning to help Kiwanis with upcoming Garage Sale, which supports senior
scholarships and youth programs.
Theater Preparing for Seussical the Musical scheduled for April 25-27 and May 1-3.
FBLA Won Chapter of the Year Award for 5A at State competition. Carly Cameron
placed 1
st
in Health Care Administration, and Robyn Traber placed 1
st
in Intro to
Business. Both members will be attending National tournament in Nashville, Tennessee
this June.
Interact Club Working on school improvement cleanups in District and in May will
participate in Habitat for Humanity.
NHS Helping with Food Drive on Saturday.
Red Cross Club Going to Disaster Relief training in May, assisting with upcoming
Immanuel Lutheran Church blood drive, planning preparedness demonstrations at
schools, and working with City of Silverton for a Preparedness Fair this fall.
Speech Preparing for District, State and National qualifying tournaments.
Construction/Auto Working on individual projects.
Band Rehearsals for Seussical the Musical and practicing for upcoming concerts.
Choir Held first successful Cabaret Concert. Have upcoming league competition on
April 15 to try and qualify for State tournament. Recently got a new piano thanks to
many community donations.
The Board thanked Acacia for her report. Tim Roth commended the Mr. SHS event and
the kids raising $12,000. There was a round of applause by those in attendance.

CLARIFICATIONS
E-Mail Prior to moving to Audience with Visitors, Chair Tim Roth said he wanted to clarify a
Misinforma- few points that were brought up in an e-mail Gene Pfeifer had recently sent out. Tim
tion: explained the following:
The Board would not be deciding tonight whether or not to close Eugene Field.
Tonight would be for discussion and to hear more public comment on this topic.
The Board has not made any decisions regarding a bond measure, scope of
work/projects, or the cost of a bond with specific numbers. The Board has talked of
going for a bond sometime in the future.
The Board is not aware of any incidents where e-mails sent to the Board using the
address board@silverfalls.k12.or.us were not being forward to the Board members. If
somebody knew of such incidents to please notify Andy Bellando.

Eugene Field Andy Bellando noted that, in the same e-mail, a reference to one of the Eugene Field
Task Force: Task Force members (Bob Schmidt) not being listed in the newsletter that was recently
sent out to community members. He thanked Mr. Pfeifer for pointing out that error. Mr.
Bellando said it was an oversight and an honest mistake. For the record, Mr. Bellando
wanted people to know that Bob Schmidt had indeed been on that Task Force.

AUDIENCE WITH VISITORS
Audience Chair Tim Roth reviewed some guidelines for when people want to address the Board,
Presentation which included: state your name and address, print your name on the sign-in sheet so
Guidelines: the Board Secretary has a record of who spoke, and to limit comments to no more than
5 minutes. This will keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an
opportunity to speak. Tim also noted that the Board will not take action at board
meetings where people speak on non-agenda issues raised during public comment. He
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said that the Board Members may refer some of those matters to the Superintendent.
Tim also explained that the Board will listen to public input and may ask questions for
clarification, but will not get into an open discussion with audience members.

Board Steve Kaser shared his belief that one of his e-mails had not reached the Board
Contact: members. He suggested that, as elected officials, the Board should be more
transparent by having personal e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers on the web
site. Steve then stated that he was attending tonights meeting because he felt that the
Board has not given the public enough factual information to make sound decisions on
Eugene Field, the Schlador site or anything else. He believed the previous bond
measure had failed because information had not gotten out to the community.
Wally Lierman explained that board minutes are available on the Districts web site and
believes that most of the Boards regular board meetings are taped and available for
public viewing. He clarified that the Board is still deliberating on exactly what should be
done with Eugene Field, a possible bond measure, etc.
Steve noted the demographics of Silverton, where he believes a lot of people do not go
to the Districts web site to see what the School Board is doing. He said that elected
officials need to handle tax dollars in a fiscally responsible manner and clearly show
what projects are wanted or should be done. Steve stated that the Board members have
a tough job. Chair Tim Roth thanked Steve for his remarks.

Eugene Field Gene Pfeifer noted past discussions regarding closing the Eugene Field School building.
School: He believes there are other alternatives/solutions for the Board to consider, which
include fixing and saving the building. Gene described his past committee involvement
with the District and recently with the Courthouse Square project in Salem. He felt the
Board should seriously consider his remediation budget proposal for the Eugene Field
School as being cost effective, and that he believes the plan could be done in two
summer projects.

Credentials: Julie Norris cited information she had received from the Construction Contractors Board
regarding Mr. Pfeifers work credentials.
Gene acknowledged that currently he is not a licensed contractor. He described some
of his past work history. Gene suggested everyone work together to accomplish
something and find a solution.

Eugene Field A number of community members and Eugene Field School staff shared their opinions
School: regarding the school building. (After each person spoke, there was a round of applause
by those in attendance):
Jessica Veith disclosed that she and her family had moved from Salem to Silverton to
provide a better life and education for their children. Jessica said they have been
extremely happy with the Eugene Field staff. As a parent and school nurse intern,
Jessica described some of the challenges she saw within the school building heat
and cold issues, windows having to be open because of air quality concerns, allergy
and respiratory problems, and electrical system overloads. Jessica stated that kids
are tomorrows future and that it is time to give these kids a healthy environment to
learn and grow. She feels the building is no longer safe and proposed closing it and,
for now, putting staff and students in modulars. Jessica believes it speaks volumes
that even teachers are asking to be in modulars as they no longer want to be in the
building. She thanked the Board for listening.
Janae Senter said she and her husband had moved to Silverton 6 years ago to give
their boys the best possible opportunities in the future. She stated the town has an
amazing school district and sense of community. Janae reported that she volunteers
at the school on a regular basis. She described her sons chronic sinus infections/
symptoms when they attend school in that building and felt it was more than
coincidence. Janae also shared her unease with the buildings seismic stability. She
commended the phenomenal education her sons are receiving. Janae said the future
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starts with children who deserve a safe and healthy environment to grow, regardless of
the cost. She stated that closing the building couldnt happen soon enough.
Chris Mitchell said that he volunteers at the school and noted the staff members
dedication and amazing group support. He believes the building is just a building that
has become a distraction and almost a hindrance to that idea of education. Chris felt
that the buildings issues need to be addressed immediately and if given a choice, he
would rather see the children in modulars. He thanked the school staff who were at
tonights meeting and also the Board for listening. Chris said it is important to them as
parents who work hard to support their kids.
Lily Mitchell, 4
th
grade student, shared her concern with the creaking noises in the
hallway floors that she noticed when she was helping in her moms classroom in the
summer.
As a former Eugene Field teacher, Celest Lopez described the serious respiratory
infections both she and her son experienced while being in the building. She felt it is a
strong enough correlation to warrant the Boards consideration as they contemplate
what to do about Eugene Field and a timeline for action. Celest reviewed some of the
ongoing facility issues that concern her e.g., low water pressure, poor ventilation, hot
radiators, difficult to control classroom temperatures, electrical issues, structural
concerns and inadequate seismic safety. She stated her preference to move students
and staff out of the current facility and into modulars as soon as possible. Then
everyone can work as a community toward a long term solution and not wait for a bond
measure to pass. Celest said she is grateful for the Boards ongoing, careful
consideration and persistent commitment to provide a quality education, and the
Districts dedication to meeting the educational and safety needs of the students. She
thanked the Board for providing a forum which allows parents to have a voice while
moving forward to make the best decisions to support kids.
Joanne Stone described her teaching career with the District and having been a
member of the Eugene Field Task Force. She felt pivotal points of the Task Forces
recommendations are that the current school site is too small for 500 kids, and not a
safe site located between two busy streets. She said she respects the idea of a
remodel, but even with a remodel at whatever price is considered, that does not
change the unsafe location in providing a quality education.
Jacob Clotfelter believes, as a community, there is a moral obligation to educate
children in a healthy environment. He felt the Eugene Field building is past its useful
life and noted the concerns with traffic and air quality issues. Jacob then shared his
concern that the poor condition of this structure could lower the net worth of real estate
prices when potential families consider a move to Silverton. He said he did not know
what the best answer is, but that kids should be educated in a healthy and sound
school building.
Megan Barnett commended the wonderful and supportive Eugene Field staff. She
shared her concerns with the building being between two busy streets and the
challenge in finding parking nearby. Megan noted the issues with overloaded outlets
and poor water pressure. She proposed closing the Eugene Field doors. Megan felt
that it is their job, as parents, to be a voice for their children and to keep them safe.
As a First Grade Teacher at Eugene Field, Angi Miller shared the following points:
1) She thanked the Board and District Office staff for listening to all viewpoints. Mrs.
Miller appreciated that the Board is looking at all the pieces. She felt that it can be
professionally and personally difficult in a small community with differing opinions.
2) Mrs. Miller believes most (if not all) of the staff are ready to close the building and
be placed elsewhere even modulars. 3) A decision needs to be made for the
students to have a safe and healthy environment. Mrs. Miller felt that there will be a
heated debate on whatever decision the Board makes due to different opinions. She
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said the Board members have their work cut out for them, but believes that staff will
support the Board in any way they can.
Aaron Johnson, Eugene Field Special Ed. Teacher, said he has a 2
nd
grade daughter
attending the school. He stated the school will be awesome no matter where they go,
due to the school staff. Mr. Johnson shared his concerns regarding the seismic
structural issues and said he favored moving students and staff into modulars.
Jennifer Clark shared that her home and child care business is across the street from
the Eugene Field School building. She noted there are building issues, but her main
safety concern is the busy streets by the school. Jennifer then disclosed that her son
has had a lot of allergy issues and now contends with seasonal asthma. She
recommended the school building be closed as soon as possible and find a safer and
healthier location.
John Mannion, SHS Teacher and Head Football Coach, felt he is aware of the Eugene
Field situation, as his wife teaches there and his son had attended there. He thanked
the Board members for going to the extent they have with this issue and he felt that
they have been very transparent in the process. Mr. Mannion noted input from
various people and that the teachers, at a previous board meeting, had done a
presentation of the buildings shortcomings. He believes in the importance of kids
well-being and that its everyones job to continue to push this process forward,
educate people, and get a resolution to this issue. Mr. Mannion said he would like to
think this community is a can do kind of place and not a place where people throw up
obstacles and try to block things from happening. He encouraged the Board to
continue on the path they are traveling and keep the careful consideration they are
giving the matter.
Patrick Reinhart said his wife works at Eugene Field. He noted that aside from issues
that other people have observed, he pointed out that portions of the building are
condemned. He also shared his safety concern with the busy streets and said the
building should have been closed years ago.
Barbara Rivoil noted that she had been a member of the Eugene Field Task Force.
She shared that, in being from the east coast, one thing done differently is that old
buildings become museums or restaurants instead of kids being educated in them.
Barbara noted she has received several things through the mail and e-mail, plus
people are talking about it. She felt she is seeing a lot of transparency this time and
commended the Board in doing a great job with communication. Barbara said it is time
to move forward and do what is right for the kids. She encouraged the public to get
behind the Board 100% and work together as a community.
Kathleen Hanberg, Eugene Field 1
st
Grade Teacher, thanked the Board for listening to
their concerns. She expressed her support that the building be vacated as soon as
possible and that, if it meant moving into modulars, so be it. Kathleen also stated that
she does not support a remodel of the current facility as a solution, due to the safety
concerns already expressed with the busy streets. She thanked the Board for all they
are doing and to keep the students in the forefront as they make these big decisions.
Jane Burich, Eugene Field School Counselor, reported that students have shared their
concerns with her that the building may fall on them. She invited people to visit the
school and get a better understanding on the issues. With her office in the basement,
she admitted that the word radon crosses her thought process daily, but she
emphasized that she loves her job and is concerned about students learning and
welfare.
Dean Oster felt that, if the Eugene Field piece of property was bare land, people would
not consider it a good school location. He recalled how, in the past, there have been
community members who had shared concerns about the dam breaking and flooding
the town, which would include the current Eugene Field building. He then noted Gene
Pfeifers participation with the concerns involving the dam.
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Jennifer Wiken, stated that she is feeling informed and wanted to recommend a bond
for a new elementary school. She said she is proud as a homeowner to pay on the
high school bond and would feel the same for a new elementary school. Jennifer said
that she would prefer modulars not be used, but would support it if that is the decision
made.
Bryan Pfeifer noted that Gene Pfeifer is his father, his mom works at Eugene Field and
that he works for Dalke Construction the company that had worked on Genes
remediation budget proposal. He noted the number of people who had spoken tonight
in favor of closing the building. Bryan felt at the same time there needs to be a plan to
know what is going to be done and to be fiscally responsible with that plan. He felt that
the building can be seismically upgraded, mold remediated, asbestos abated, and get
new HVAC and plumbing systems. Bryan encouraged the Board to review every
option available and pick one that hopefully can be agreed upon as a community.

Remediation Gene Pfeifer commented on the air quality tests that had been done inside and outside
Budget the Eugene Field School building. He believes his remediation budget proposal would
Proposal: fix all concerned problems. Gene acknowledged that it is an old building but he felt it
could operate like a new building. He encouraged people to review his proposal.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Eugene Field: Tim Roth said he appreciated everybodys comments and found the information helpful
as the Board continues its process. He noted Eugene Field being the main topic at the
April 7 Board Work Session and it will be again at the April 28 Board Work Session.
Wally Lierman said he noticed that there had been several comments about mold. He
recalled a study done a few years ago where the main thing found had actually been
dead skin in the building that wasnt actually mold. Mr. Bellando confirmed that was
correct. He explained that the air quality had been tested at Eugene Field and that part
of the concern had been the carpeting, which is throughout the building. Mr. Bellando
said the allergen issue had not been mold but other airborne particles like skin cells and
insect parts.
Wally also wanted to point out that he had a conversation with Jim Schiess (Dalke
Construction) a few weeks ago to discuss Genes proposal. Jim had explained to Wally
that he used Genes scope document to price out using Dalkes metrics, but made it very
clear that he did not necessarily endorse the scope because he hadnt looked at it in
depth and did not know what the whole scheme would be.
David Beeson noted Steve Kasers comments this evening about the Boards work on
the Eugene Field issue. In having served on a school board for a long time, David felt
that the Board and administration have had about as much engagement on this one
topic as he has ever experienced. He noted the complexity of the issue, resources
needed, and to be fiscally responsible for something that is going to benefit the
community and especially the children for many years to come. David said that there
have been numerous board meetings already held on the Eugene Field topic, and felt
there may be many more as the Board explores all the details, finally comes to a
conclusion, makes a recommendation to the community, and looks for public support.
He stated that his mantra has been that educating our youngsters is the single most
important work that can be done as a community . . . as a culture.
Tim Roth wanted to clarify that Gene Pfeifers remediation budget proposal for Eugene
Field had been thoroughly reviewed by a consultant who reported back to the Board. He
noted that, in the past, there have been different contractors and professional people
who have looked at the building and given their recommendations to the Board. Tim
explained that, as a government body, it is part of the process they go through to hire
experts to give their opinions. He felt the Board has done a lot of work on this issue. He
again wanted to thank everyone for their comments. Tim said it was nice to hear from
people who are in the building a lot.
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Board In response to Steve Kasers comments about Board e-mail addresses and telephone
Contact: numbers, Owen Von Flue stated his office door is frequently open and his phone number
is right on his business sign. He said he would be happy to receive phone calls, e-mails
or set up a meeting.
Eugene Field: In regard to Genes budget proposal, Owen shared that he has spent considerable time
reviewing it. He also noted that he had a meeting with Gene this last week to go over
his proposal. Owen said that the Board has spent a number of hours on this issue
reviewing the many pieces of work done by current and past consultants who have
looked at the building.

ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF REPORTS
Bellando Administrator Staffing Changes for 2014-2015. Mr. Bellando noted that with
the retirement of Mark Recker, it results in a job vacancy. He felt this created an
opportunity to reconfigure some administrative staff, along with some other adjustments.
Mr. Bellando described the following changes:
Dustin Hoehne will be Principal for both Central Howell and Pratum Schools.
Linda Myers will become the full-time Curriculum Director, located at the District Office.
A full-time principal position for Silver Crest School at .4 FTE and Victor Point School
at .6 FTE.
Mr. Bellando explained that all these changes still maintains the current level of
administrative staff. He noted that there will be a proposed increase in some
assessment and data management that will be assumed part-time by a
non-administrative staff member.
Wally Lierman said he appreciated Mr. Bellandos work on this in keeping the
administrative FTE as flat.

Pillar Financial Report. Mr. Pillar noted the Financial Report and said everything is
going along very well. He shared that the District had received some federal grant
money that will affect Funds 200 and 210.

Kevin Palmer Butte Creek School. (Handout incorporated as part of these minutes.)
Mr. Palmer reviewed the schools enrollment, (currently 318), OAKS testing progress,
and academic programs (e.g., AKA Science After-School Program, Russian Class). He
showed the Board one of the Asus convertible tablets that the Parent-Teacher Team
had purchased for student use. Mr. Palmer reported that the Russian dinner fundraiser
in January raised $5,325. He was pleased to also share how well two school teams had
recently done: VEX Robotics Team (Coach Stacy Boost; Assistant Coaches Zeb
Schweikert and Jennifer Chadwick; team members Mason Bernel, Korina
Chadwick, Quinn Sadaka and Cody Vaughan) competed at Nationals in Omaha,
Nebraska Chosen to be in the 5
th
ranked alliance and had the highest strength points
of all robots there; Battle of the Books Grades 3-5 Team (Coach Robyn Barkett; team
members Meena Alagoz, Serina Belville, Amanda Dahlquist, Lilly Fowler and
Sydney Harrigan) competed at the State level. Mr. Palmer stated things are going
great at the school. The Board thanked Mr. Palmer for his report.

Jennifer Hannan Eugene Field School. Mrs. Hannan first thanked the Board
members for all their support, not in just tonight, but in working through the whole
Eugene Field process. She then shared that tonights school report would focus on the
use of iPads in the classroom and hearing perspectives from a principal, teacher,
parents and student. Mrs. Hannan explained that they had looked at ways to help
under-performing students and had noticed other school districts having significant
success with iPad technology. She then introduced Mrs. Teresa Heide who teaches a
2
nd
-3
rd
grade blend classroom this year. This class is a 1 to 1 classroom so there is an
iPad for every student. Mrs. Hannan explained that this classroom consists of kids with
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unique learning needs e.g., high population of ELD students, special education
students, and high end students who werent getting the kind of extension activities that
they need to grow to their potential. From her perspective, Mrs. Hannan said that
student growth has been exceptional. She noted that students are engaged in their work
and that management has not been an issue. She commended Mrs. Heide for the time
she spent in research, trainings and visiting other districts that are using this type of
technology.
Teresa Heide shared how phenomenal the whole experience has been with kids excited
about learning the very first week they were given the iPads. She described how she
can help students individually or in a group. Mrs. Heide noted how the students are also
learning coding the codes behind every app. Mrs. Heide stated it has been fun to
see students excited about learning and building confidence in themselves.
As a parent, Mary Rankin described how Mrs. Heides 1 to 1 classroom has been
wonderful for her son, James Rankin. She noted how, academically and socially, James
is kept on track and moving forward. Mary said this type of classroom encourages self-
confidence, responsibility and maturity. She added that James now comes home and
says he wants to do coding for a job.
James Rankin, 2
nd
grade student, said he finds Mrs. Heides class fun with the coding
and geography games. There was a round of applause by those in attendance.
Tom Cain said he has a son in Mrs. Heides class. He has observed improvement in his
sons confidence and involvement in his learning. Tom noted the apps his son now
downloads on his own iPad to practice at home and also his interest in coding. He
hopes this type of technology can continue and be expanded. There was a round of
applause by those in attendance.
Jessica Platt said that her son is in Mrs. Heides class and that she also volunteers in the
classroom every day. She noted that the kids are excited to learn and also share their
successes with each other. Jessica felt it also gives the students a global perspective
and how it opens them up to the whole world. She shared how she appreciates the
experience and enjoys it every day. There was a round of applause by those in
attendance.
Mrs. Hannan shared that this iPad technology is not for everyone, but it is a tool that
they have found to engage some previously challenged students. She noted the great
success and said their other teachers are starting to have conversations of what that
could look like in their classrooms.
Tom Buchholz inquired if they are seeing any difference in the classroom between the
kids who do or dont have access to iPads at home. Mrs. Heide felt that it has not made
a difference. She noted that students who do have iPads at home are excited about
using them at home and then sharing what they have learned. Mrs. Heide added that
currently the students are not allowed to take the schools iPads home.
Wally Lierman said this is really good information. He noted that, during budgeting
sessions, there are usually discussions about what can be done for higher level
education. Wally sees this as a pretty inexpensive tool that seems to engage kids.
Mrs. Heide described the composition of her classroom and how the students continue
to work on their iPads and she never has to tell them to do their work. Mrs. Hannan
described a situation where there were two students from Mexico who moved into Mrs.
Heides classroom and did not speak a word of English. Using iPads, they were able to
access the Rosetta Stone language program to learn English. Mrs. Heide noted that
one of the students has gone back to Mexico, but the other student is still in her
classroom and now reads at grade level in English. She invited the Board to come by
and visit her classroom. Mrs. Heide said the student would enjoy sharing whats on their
iPads. The Board thanked the group for their respective iPad reports.

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BOARD REPORTS
None given.

CORRESPONDENCE
Surveys: Tim Roth noted that the Board has been receiving plenty of e-mails. Mr. Bellando added
that, as of today, over 100 surveys have been collected. He said that information will be
shared at the April 28 Board Work Session.

AUDIENCE WITH VISITORS
Key Box: Bryan Pfeifer reported that there had been an incident at Butte Creek School, on a
Saturday during a youth basketball game, where a child had pulled the fire alarm. It was
found out that the Silverton and Mulino Fire Departments did not have keys to the school
building. They ended up waiting until Principal Kevin Palmer arrived to let them in the
building to make certain of what had happened. Because he works in commercial
construction, Bryan recommended the District work with the Fire Marshal and/or
Silverton Fire Department to get lock boxes (with respective school keys inside) so that
the fire departments wont have to break down doors to make certain theres not a fire in
a school structure. Tim Roth thanked Bryan for the information. At Wally Liermans
suggestion to check into this recommendation, Mr. Bellando noted that Joel Smallwood,
Maintenance and Facility Director, was sitting in the audience taking notes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Following a break from 9:28 p.m. to 9:32 p.m., the Board entered Executive Session
pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) Exempt Public Records Consideration of sick leave
bank request. Present were the seven Board members, Andy Bellando, Eric Swenson,
Scott Pillar, and Denise Childs.

Reconvened: Regular Session reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
ACTION ITEM
Sick Leave Ervin Stadeli moved, and David Beeson seconded, to approve a sick leave bank, up to
Bank: 12 days for Mark Recker. The motion carried unanimously.

OTHER
Budget Mr. Bellando gave a reminder that the first Budget Committee Meeting is scheduled for
Meeting: Thursday, April 17 at Silverton High School Library.

Adjourn: No further business was brought before the Board and the meeting adjourned at
9:45 p.m.





Chair of the Board Superintendent-Clerk