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Home My WebLink About02-08-2006_Board_Meeting BONNEVILLE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93 3497 N. Ammon Road Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 February 8, 2006 I. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members present: Chairman, Craig Lords, Vice Chairman, Annette Winchester, Treasurer, Randy Haws, Wendy Horman, and Kip Nelson. Also present: Superintendent Dr. Chuck Shackett and Jamie Smith, Board Clerk. IV. Prayer Michaelena Hix V. Welcoming of Delegates –Chairman Lords welcomes the following to the meeting: Sandy Volmer Jennifer Croft Peggy Christensen Sue Kindred Barbara Heaton Rod Blaylock Linda McArthur Terry Croft Jill Starnes Karen Cook Diane Pierce Kristina Kunz Connie RowberryNina Gardner Dorothy Marchus Lillas Ipsen Adele Harper Tom Hughes Valerie Waite Linda Park Gordon Jones Kaylene Moore Brenda Curtis Travis Mitchell Kimra Balginy Dan Page LeeAnn SterbentzPeggy Miles Jill Lines Bruce Lines N. Shalene French Scott Miller Carol Roberts Bob Marchus Dale Mortimer Sharel Judy Sharon Perry Joanne Denney Michelle Morrill Richard Thomas Sue Thomas Joseph Bodily Linda Sheridan Kathy Black Linda Rice Jerrilynn Richards Virginia Jones Ken Marlowe VI. Consent Calendar A. Minutes of the previous meeting(s). January 9, 2006 – Work Session January 11, 2006 – Executive Session January 11, 2006 – Regular Meeting January 27, 2006 – Work Session B. Accounts Payable 2,672,035.96 C. Resignation(s) and Terminations Mici Bouslaugh – HHS part-time cook Fabiola A. Mendoza – Tiebreaker part-time cook D. Transfers Linda Moore – BHS Special Ed. aide to BHS/HHS Job Coach. E. Retirements Judy Botero – DO Assistant Superintendent Secretary Rosalie Nielson – Cloverdale 4th grade teacher Sandy Stanger – Ammon 5th grade teacher F. Proposed Contracts, Appointments & Assignments Nicholas Montano – Maintenance Sheri Powell – RMMS full-time to part-time counseling secretary Carmen Rivera – Even Start Translator Kerry Berry – Tiebreaker part-time duty aide Stephanie Hall - Tiebreaker part-time duty aide Michele Heiselmann – SMS part-time cook Benjamin Williamson – LHS Even Start G. Trip Request HHS Ballroom Dance to Portland, Oregon March 15-19, 2006. H. Policies for Final Consideration 21 policies, procedures, forms and exhibits. MOTION : Annette Winchester made the motion to accept the consent calendar. Seconded by Kip Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed. VI. Old Business 1. Construction Financial Update – Mike Sorenson Capital Project expenses for the month of January Capital Construction Projects for 2005-2006 Building Projects VII. Public Input Public Input will provide an opportunity for any Board Member, administrator, staff member, student or patron to raise issues of interest. The Board will receive such input without comment, except to ask germane questions of those speaking. Comments should be limited to 3 minutes. The Board will take no action relative to any items during the meeting, but may direct the Superintendent to consider such an item at a subsequent meeting. Bob Marchus, Ammon teacher and BEA president –The frustration level of teachers is high and they are asked to do more. Teachers expect to be treated fairly and compensated. A survey was taken of 550 teachers and only 7% said they did not support the BEA. As they speak I ask that you listen to what they say, it is about respect and fair play not money. Peggy Christensen, Ucon teacher – Our goal is for the best education for our students. Teachers and staff have not received the same respect as district. Respect doesn’t come when we receive a 2% bonus and 1% of that is from the state. Dr. Shackett stated that we are an angry union, maybe we are. So much has been promised and so little was given. I am asking you to look at the priorities. Karen Cook, Ucon teacher – Concerned about inaccuracies; the vote and petition was not by BEA. Package was done in a professional way and not swayed by negotiations team. 250 plus members stood outside during mediation. We received no thanks for the effort we put in getting patrons to pass the bond. We want to be in a district we want to be proud of. Hope negations can come to conclusion, a fair and equitable solution. Caroline Mackey, Ucon teacher and patron –It’s hard for me to say something nice about the district when we feel unappreciated and we feel you need to know the bad times. There were times we almost struck, times we were given their word, times we did not have a MA, and times when teachers dropped out of the association. I love Bonneville I graduated from Bonneville. I don’t regret my decisions. The good: building; negotiators that cost money, put that money back to use in other places; time superintendent raised moral with teachers and pay them more; MA, everyone know the new rules and who overstepped. Maureen Jenkins, Fairview teacher – I voted no. Five years ago we were in debt, teachers help pass negotiation, and you want us to put faith in you. We are a growing district, the units are coming in, I am disappointed, I have scarf iced for you. Leann Bean, Hillcrest teacher and patron – My concern is with the grading scale. 95% = A, we were in shock. Last week we received a revised grading schedule; this is hurting the top students who are going for scholarships. We ask that you look at this proposal. Joe Bodily, BHS Public Relations – As a student I would like to thank all the excellent teachers, Board members and administration for what they do. I would also like to invite the Board and everyone here tonight to a Rose presentation held at BHS on Valentines Day during second period. The Student Council has ordered 575 Roses for every female student and staff at the school to show who much we care about them. Peggy Miles, Hillcrest teacher – Grading scale concern; why not delete plusses and minuses if it doesn’t make a difference. Consider the reality of what the numbers are doing to our students. I personally take No 9 to be offensive it shows no respect for teachers or professionals. Wording is designed to shift more of the education to the teachers. I believe in accountability, earning that grade is the responsibility of the student. VIII. New Business 1. Recognition – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts read a statement nominating Rod Blaylock as Technology Person of the Year. This award was presented to Rod at an Idaho Technology Association meeting with the state of Idaho and district superintendents held in Boise. Rod Blaylock states that he is honored and was surprised to receive the award and views the award as a district wide award not a personal award. 2. Making Middle Grade that Work - Scott Miller presented a grade distribution comparison from 2nd semester of 2004-2005 where 231 students had a failing grade and 1st semester 2005-2006 where 49 students have a failing grade after adopting Making Middle Grades Work as part of the School Improvement Plan last spring. Teachers are staying before and after school and on Saturday’s to help students. We notify the parent by phone call; email or note sent home that comes back with parent signature allowing the students to stay after school. We appreciate the efforts of the teachers and parents. 3. Hillcrest High School Auditorium Bid – Roger Hill presented the results from the January bid opening recommending bid awarded to Ormond Builders with base bid and alternates #1 (art and drama classrooms) and #3 (extra stage rigging.) MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion to accept Ormond Builders base bid with and alternates #1 and #3. Seconded by Randy Haws. All in favor. Motion passed. BHS Gymnasium Bid – Roger Hill presented results from The January bid opening recommending bid be awarded to Ormond Builder. MOTON: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept Ormond Builders. Seconded by Kip Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed. 3. Proposed Policies– Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts requested a 30-day review within the schools in the district. These policies were given to the Board for “initial consideration” in the January Board meeting. MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept the 30-day review with the changes made from the Board. Seconded by Wendy Horman. All in favor. Motion passed. IX. Committee, Curriculum and Administrative Reports 1. Policies for Initial Consideration – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts presented to the Board 9 policies, procedures, forms, and/or exhibits for Board review only. Board Member Horman requested to have these items pulled for immediate 30-day review within the schools in the district and also post on district website. MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion for immediate 30-day review. Seconded by Randy Haws. All in favor. Motion passed. 2. White Pine Charter School – Peggy Sharp presented the second series of a three planned submittal throughout the school year: Final Accreditation Report Annual policy report and charter commitment update Criminal History Clearance Winter IRI data and ISAT X. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings March 8 Regular Board Meeting - Idaho Digital Learning Academy presentation XI. Adjournment MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Annette Winchester. All in favor. Motion passed. Time 9:03p.m. APPROVED: Chairman ATTESTED: Clerk DATE: