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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-2021 Minutes Work Session-Special Meeting-Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 557-6800  www.d93schools.org 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/Special Meeting/Executive Session October 27, 2021 11:30 AM Black Canyon Middle School 4949 E 1st Street Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Call to Order Chairman Chad Dance called the meeting to order at 11:42 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 to Black Canyon MS’s hospitality for hosting the meeting today and for Food Service providing the meal. IV. Declaration of Candidacy - Zone 3 Vice Chairman Scott Lynch stated the Board of Trustees finds that the time for declarations of candidacy has expired and only one qualified candidate has been nominated for the position of Trustee from Zone 3. Now therefore, be it resolved that the nominated candidate, Chad Dance, is hereby declared elected as Trustee for Zone 3. No election was held for this seat. Chad Dance will commence the next term in his office on January 12, 2022. Be it further resolved that the clerk shall provide and deliver a Certificate of Election, signed by the clerk and under the seal of the District, to elected trustee Chad Dance. V. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. VI. Black Canyon MS Student Council Presentation Chairman Dance invited Principal Craig Miller & Advisor Hannah Russell to introduce Student Council. Mr. Miller welcomed the Board to Black Canyon MS, a great place for kids. Ms. Russell informed the Board that last spring elections were held in Sandcreek and Rocky Mountain MSs for the Student Council at Black Canyon MS and Elementary prinicapls recommended students to join the council as 7th graders. Students reported on student body events already held this fall, such as 4th of July Parade, Homecoming, assemblies, and are preparing for Spirit Weeks throughout the year. These activities provide time to build friendships, have fun and serve the school. Ms. Russell stated a fundraiser was held recently and $2,700 was raised to help a staff member during a difficult time. VII. Discussion Items A. Grading Practices Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords to present on Grading Practices. Mr. Lords reviewed concerns about grading practices in the district and discussed areas for improvement. Discussion items included how behavior fits or doesn’t fit into grading, focusing on essential standards and assessments, letter grades, grading philosophies, athletic eligibility, Code of Student Conduct, policy, newly hired teachers vs. seasoned teacher’s methods of grading, etc. 2 B. e-Sports Club Chairman Dance invited Gordon Howard to present on e-Sports Clubs and use of district computers. Mr. Howard reviewed many challenges technology faces with students using district computers outside of academics. He stated the district does not , overall, provide resources for school clubs including gaming. Challenges include chat rooms on game sites, expensive hardware, fiber-optic limited capability, provision of tech support, and being incompliance with firewall, etc. The technology department will meet with school prinicpals to discuss how and if possible to help the club. VIII. Action Items: A. Trip Requests: BHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 TRHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 HHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 LHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 TCHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 BOHS - Hope Squad - Provo, UT from 11-10-2021 to 11-11-2021 MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve Hope Squad trips requests for Bonneville HS and Thunder Ridge HS. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. B. Recommendation for Rocky Mountain MS Assistant Principal Chairman Dance invited Heath Jackson to present recommendation for Rocky Mounatin MS Assistant Principal. Mr. Jackson recommended to hireJared Dotson, upon release of his current contract in Marsh School District on November 9, 2021. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to accept recommendation to hire Jared Dotson as Rocky Mountain MS Assistant Principal effective November 10, 2021. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. C. Eastern Idaho Regional Wastewater Authority Agreement Chairman Dance invited John Pymm to inform Board on this agreement. Mr. Pymm stated the cities of Shelley, ID and Ammon, ID are forming a taxing district in which five of the district’s properties reside in. If the Board waits until another time to join this new taxing district, could cost the district hook-up charges. Due to an earlier deadline, Superintendent Woolstenhulme has signed the document and the administration is asking the Board to ratify the agreement. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to ratify Eastern Idaho Regional Wastewater Authority Agreement as presented. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. IX. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Bus Tour of property owned by district. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. ISBA Annual Convention - November 17-19, 2021 - Boise, ID Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, December 15. 2021 - Rocky Mountain MS - 11:30 a.m. X. Action Items: Executive Session Chairman Chad Dance stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) To consider hiring an employee or staff member wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a par ticular vacancy or need; and (b) To consider dismissal or disciplining or hear complaints or charges brought against a public school student. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to enter into executive session for the reasons stated. Greg Calder seconded. The roll call vote was: Roll Call Vote: Scott Lynch yes Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins yes Carissa Coats yes Chad Dance yes The Board entered Executive Session at 12:53 p.m. 3 XI. Discussion Items: Student 22-O Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords and Assistant Prinicpal Trent Dabell to present information on Student 22-O. Mr. Dabell recommended to not expel student 22-O and to have Student 22-O continue attending Thunder Ridge HS within the paramenters of his conditional re-enrollment contract. Recommendation for Board Clerk Chairman Dance invited Heath Jackson to present Recommendation for Board Clerk. Mr. Jackson recommended to divide the reponsibilities of the Board Clerk position separating out the Policy Coordinator from the board responsibilities. The Board will nominate a new Board Clerk at the Regular Meeting held November 10, 2021. XII. Action Items: A. Student 22-O Decision MOTION: Greg Calder moved to not expel student 22-O and to have Student 22-O continue attending Thunder Ridge HS within the paramenters of his conditional re-enrollment contract. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. B. Motion to Move Back Into Open Session MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to enter back into open session. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. C. Adjournment Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 1:09 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________