HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2021 Minutes Work Session Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Chad Dance Scott Lynch Greg Calder Paul Jenkins Carissa Coats
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Session/Executive Session
December 15, 2021
11:30 AM
Rocky Mountain Middle School
3443 N Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chad Dance called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Scott Lynch present
Greg Calder present
Paul Jenkins present
Carissa Coats present
Chad Dance present
III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations
Chairman Dance expressed appreciation for Child Nutrition for providing the luncheon. He recognized Vice Chairman Scott Lynch
and his service on the board for the last four years and welcomed Trustee-Elect Randy Smith to the meeting.
Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Executive Director of Planning & Personnel Heath Jackson,
Executive Director of Instruction & Learning Jason Lords, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Director of
Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Director of Special Education Dr.
Yvonne Thurber, Director of Social & Emotional Learning Ken Marlowe, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell,
Lincoln HS Principal Lance Miller, Technical Careers HS Principal Lyndon Oswald, Trustee-Elect Randy Smith, and Temporary Board
Clerk Mary Hansen.
IV. Temporary Clerk Appointment
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to appoint Mary Hansen as Temporary Clerk.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to appoint Mary Hansen as Temporary Clerk. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
V. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda
MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
VI. Discussion Items
A. Elevate Academy Inc. presented by Superintendent Dr. Woolstenhulme, Principal Lincoln HS Lance Miller, Principal Technical
Careers HS Lyndon Oswald
Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present information on Elevate Academy, Inc. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated state laws for
charter schools have recently been revised, allowing new charter schools to go directly to the Idaho Public Charter School
Commission to open a new charter school. Therefore, the district has been notified of the Elevate Academy, Inc., a new charter
school focusing on at-risk students grades 6-12 with a project-based instruction model and standard core classes. This new charter
school has opened a facility in Caldwell, ID and are interested in starting up their program in other cities in the state. Currently, they
are building facilities in Twin Falls and Nampa and are seeking establishing programs in Idaho Falls and northern Idaho area.
Principals Lance Miller and Lyndon Oswald reported on their visit to the Caldwell, ID facility and program. Dr. Woolstenhulme states
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this program could cause a risk of loosing students from the district’s alternative school, Lincoln HS and teachers from our techn ical
school, Technical Careers HS. He stated the district is exploring a technical option for Lincoln HS and middle school students in the
future.
B. Monday's Schedule and Grade Improvement - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present information on Monday’s Schedule and grade improvement. The board shared
that many parents are frustrated with the Monday schedule. The Monday schedule is set up for teachers to implement interventions
for students who need extra help and for those who show incomplete assignments moving from first trimester to second trimester. Dr.
Woolstenhulme will follow up with principals to ensure better communication with parents.
C. January 26, 2022, Work Session/Property Tour - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to discuss the January 26, 2022 Work Session. A recent survey from the Facility
Committee show the district has many property holdings that could be sold; the revenue would allow debts to be paid or saved for
future school building without bonding. The Board will meet for a tour of the District owned properties on January 26, 2022 prior to the
Work Session held that day.
VII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
Facilities Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 16, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting – Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - District Office Board Room - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
Work Session – Wednesday. January 26, 2022 - FLITTE - Campbell Gym - 11:30 a.m.
Praxium Mastery Academy Exhibit Night – Thursday, January 27, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
VIII. Action Items: Executive Session
Chairman Dance stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the
evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or
individual agent, or public school student. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law.
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to enter into executive session for the reasons stated. Scott Lynch seconded. The roll call vote was:
Roll Call Vote
Scott Lynch yes
Greg Calder yes
Paul Jenkins yes
Carissa Coats yes
Chad Dance yes
IX. Employee Recommendations (Action Item)
Employee W2022 - Release of Contract
Executive Director Heath Jackson recommended to release Employee W2022 from the 2021-22 contract effective December 17,
2021.
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve recommendation to release Employee W2022 from 2021-22 contract effective December
17, 2021. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
X. Discussion Item - (No Action)
A. Employee M2021
Dr. Woolstenhulme updated the Board on Employee M2021.
XI. Discussion Item
Superintendent Evaluation
Chairman Dance reviewed with the Board and with Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme the summary letter pretaining to the
evalaution of the Superintendent for 2021. The letter highlighted the accomplishments of the superintendent and Board requests for
the following year. Items of discussion included Summary of Reports, Board Relations, Community Relations, Fiscal Responsibility,
Personnel, Physical Facilities, Student Achievement, and Vision.
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XII. Motion to Move Back into Open Session
MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to enter back into open session. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried.
XIII. Action Item: Adjournment
Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 2:06 p.m.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to adjourn. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
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