Arbon Valley Idaho

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Ryan Weston — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:50:12 +0000

Arbon has no moved up in the world!

I am pleased to announce that we have just received a Phillips AED (automated External Defibrillator) for the Arbon area. It is now set up and ready for use; those who are trained in the use of an AED are able to use it in an emergency. The picture above is the real thing and kept in the red carrying case. There are two sets of adult pads, one child/infant pad, and scissors.

I have been working on a location to store the AED and I am asking for ideas. A couple of ideas from people have been the post office and the school. So far we are not able to get permission to store it at the post office. The school or county shop would be great locations also, but they are not open or readily accessible at all times. This is the key part. It needs to be in a central location, and readily accessible at all times. Temperature and the elements are the other issue to store the AED. Other ideas have been to keep it at my house until we get a more suitable location.

So, as of right now, and to just get the word out, we have the device. The AED will be at my place and readily accessible. You can call Heather or me (Ryan) to bring the AED to the scene also, thus saving more time. Time is of great value in a cardiac emergency! In a cardiac emergency, for every minute that passes without the use of an AED, the chance of survival decreases by 10%.

Those who are trained to use the device may contact me to learn of the exact location, details, and uses of the AED. I don’t want to just post all the info on the Internet. I am willing to teach another CPR/First Aid/AED class (through the American Red Cross) for the valley, also. I need 6 or more preferred to teach the class. The great part, there have already been many people in the valley that have taken this course. Two people who have taken my class in the last year have already put their skill to the test performing CPR. You never know when, or where, you will be needed!

I would like to thank all of those who have donated to reach this achievement! THANK YOU!!! As for everyone out there… Please DRIVE CAREFUL and be safe! May you have a great your!

-Ryan.

This article was written by Ryan Weston

Arbon School Jan Expenses

Cheri Evans — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:39:13 +0000

This article was written by Cheri Evans

School Board Minutes

Cheri Evans — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:07:43 +0000

ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

December 6, 2011

The Arbon School Board met on December 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Robin Claunch, Debbie Curry and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jason to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the minutes. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of December was $25,604.72. The school received $35,474.00 from the State Department, $620.19 from property taxes and $14.82 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $87,027.07. The Plant Facility received $5.27 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,415.99. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Jake to approve the financial statement.

Robin will fill out and submit the technology plan as soon as the form is available on the website. The funds will be used to pay Shantell Andersen to teach keyboarding to the intermediate class. The school Christmas program is on December 20^th at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The intermediate room will go skiing in January on Friday’s at Pebble Creek. The primary room will do their weekly parties and sledding if there is enough snow. Robin would like to find another hill. She feels the one they’ve used the last two years is too steep for the younger children.

Jake has an opportunity to get some chairs donated from ON Semi Conductor if the school needs them. The board agreed that we could use them. The bus driver contracts were discussed. The board will put some figures and information together before they meet with the bus drivers.

The roof between the shed and school should be complete this week. Codie Evans will work on the electrical for the computers during the Christmas break.

The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Approved 01-10-2012

This article was written by Cheri Evans

NOTICE for Substitute Teachers

Cheri Evans — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:31:17 +0000

NOTICE

The Arbon Elementary School is in need of substitute teachers. If anyone is interested please contact the school board, teachers or clerk:

Jason Williams: 335-2259 or 242-7700

Jake Evans: 335-2176 or 220-3677

Melinda Campbell: 335-2187 or 705-7466

Debbie Curry: 335-2373 or 251-6416 or 335-2197

Robin Claunch: 220-0220 or 335-2197

Cheri Evans: 335-2291 or 335-2176 or 335-2197

Pay would be $10.00 per hour and you would have to be fingerprinted for a background check.

The school also has a HP Deskjet 6980 series printer that is not being used. If anyone is interested in it please contact the school board, teachers or clerk.

This article was written by Cheri Evans

School Board Minutes

Cheri Evans — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:30:06 +0000

ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

January 11, 2011

I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

II. CONSENT AGENDA

A. MINUTES

B. BILLS

C. FINANCIAL

III. TEACHERS

IV. NEW BUSINESS

V. OLD BUSINESS

A. SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTION

B. OLD BUS/SELL

This article was written by Cheri Evans

Can You Believe It? Steve is Going To Retire!!!

Shancy Lusk — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:08:25 +0000

After almost 47 years as being Arbon’s Power County Highway District foreman, Steve is going to retire. He has helped put out fires, made and improved roads, helped during floods, assisted in any emergency, helped with mechanical problems, and has given some great advice. This list could go on forever. What we’ll most remember is his willingness to plow our roads, morning and night during the snowy season. He would leave the comfort of his home after he has called it a day to help those of us who thought they were bigger than a blizzard, and skipped family parties and events to make sure others could make it to theirs. He has spent most of his life serving the public, with the ever attentive help and patience of his wife CaroLynne.

Come say thanks and good luck!

December 30, 2011

1 p.m -4 p.m.

The Arbon County Shop

This article was written by Shancy Lusk

Arbon School Expenditures

Cheri Evans — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:30:38 +0000

This article was written by Cheri Evans

School Board Minutes

Cheri Evans — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:22:06 +0000

ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

November 8, 2011

The Arbon School Board met on November 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as was Ryan Weston and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve the minutes after one correction. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of November was $17,784.51. The school received $692.50 from the State Department and $10.11 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $76,551.36. The Plant Facility received $4.53 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,440.69. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the financial statement.

Robin participated in a technology plan webinar on November 3rd. It was mainly informational. The State Department will hold another webinar the end of November with the process and steps for filling out and submitting the plan. The plan is due in January. Debbie asked about the parties mothers do with the children. The Board agreed to leave it up to the teachers to set the length and time of day which fit their schedule and is less disruptive for instructional time.

Ryan Weston presented some estimates to the Board to upgrade the lighting and sound system for the programs. The Board approved moving forward with the estimate of $1,288.93 for upgrading the sound system. They will wait on upgrading the lighting until later. Jake will look into getting an estimate to upgrade the electrical for the computers.

Shawn Lish should be starting on the roof between the shed and school anytime. Jake will stay in touch with him on this project.

The next meeting will be held on December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Approved 12-06-2011

This article was written by Cheri Evans

School Board Meeting

Cheri Evans — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:08:58 +0000

ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

December 6, 2011

I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

II. CONSENT AGENDA

MINUTES
BILLS
FINANCIAL

III. TEACHERS

SCHOOL PROGRAM/DECEMBER 20th @ 7:OO P.M.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

V. OLD BUSINESS

TECHNOLOGY PLAN/DUE JANUARY 6^TH
ROOF BETWEEN SHED & SCHOOL
BUS DRIVER CONTRACTS

This article was written by Cheri Evans

School Board Meeting Minutes

Cheri Evans — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:34:29 +0000

ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
October 11, 2011

The Arbon School Board met on October 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Debbie Curry, Robin Claunch, Ryan Weston and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve the agenda after one addition. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the minutes. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of October was $19,669.58. The school received $53,182.00 from the State Department and $6.57 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $93,633.26. The Plant Facility received $5.56 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,406.16. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the financial statement.

The school has met all 41 categories to meet Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2010-2011 school year. Speech Therapist, David Brainard, will continue services for one student from last year and start with another. The school will be going to the World War II display for a field trip at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls on November 11th.

Ryan Weston is willing to do some research and get estimates together to maybe upgrade the lighting and sound system for the programs for next month’s meeting. Cheri will let the State Department know about the closure day on September 30th so they can make an adjustment to the 2011-2012 school calendar.

Shawn Lish submitted a bid of $3,500.00 for the roof between the shed and school. Jake will let him know to proceed with the project. The Board will wait until spring to see where they are budget wise before proceeding with replacing the hall floor. They will ask Richard to temporarily fix another rise in the floor by the gym doors. Jake will see if he can get someone to come and weld the seams in the restrooms before then.

The bus driver contracts were reviewed and gone over. The Board is looking at possibly setting a base salary and than a per route amount. Nothing was finalized. They will meet with the drivers before the contracts end in May of 2012.

The next meeting will be held on November 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Approved 11-08-2011

This article was written by Cheri Evans