HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2005_Board_MeetingBONNEVILLE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #93
3497 N. Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
December 14, 2005
I. Call to Order
7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Board Members present: Chairman, Craig Lords, Vice Chairman, Annette Winchester, Wendy Horman, and
Kip Nelson. Excused Board Member, Treasurer, Randy Haws, Also present: Superintendent Dr. Chuck
Shackett and Jamie Smith, Board Clerk.
III. Prayer
Ken Marlowe
IV. Welcoming of Delegates
Gordon Jones Cynthina Strong Todd Hicks Ken Marlowe
Lanie Keller Tom Hughes Lauralee Page Kerri Obray
Bob Marchus Roger Hill Arlene Henderson Tom Hunsaker
Karen Carlson BYDC Terri Boge Dan Page Galen Williams
Jill Starnes Sharel Judy Bernie Olsen
V. Consent Calendar
A. Minutes of the previous meeting(s).
November 2, 2005 Regular Meeting
November 16, 2005 Public Hearing
November 29, 2005 Public Hearing
B. Accounts Payable
3,458,149.66
C. Resignation(s) and Terminations
Karen Baker – Fairview part-time aide
Jessica Lewis – SMS part-time custodian has been dismissed
Randy Gleave – Summer weights instructor for 2006
Amie Wood – Falls Valley aide
Leah Knudson – RMMS special education
Rodney Anderson – Maintenance
Jesse Gruver – HHS part-time cook.
Kelli Robinson – SMS part-time cook
D. Transfers
Wesley Nelson – Tiebreaker part-time custodian to SMS part-time custodian
Paul Hanson – Part-time transportation/food service to full-time district warehouse
E. Retirements
Sharon Perry – Hillview 3rd grade teacher
F. Proposed Contracts, Appointments & Assignments
Rob Hawkins – Maintenance
Clarence Scott – SMS part-time cook
Tracie Haglund – Falls Valley full-time aide
Candis Clegg – Ammon classroom aide
Amy Reeves – Hillview computer lab
Cindy Bikman – Ammon classroom aide
Heather Brush – RMMS special education aide
Danette Vance – RMMS part-time cook
Rebecca Dye – Tiebreaker part-time custodian
Albert Shiffler – SMS 6th grade teacher
Alexandria Williamson – LHS child care
Karen Johnson – BHS assistant kitchen manager
Carrie Woodhouse – Special Services speech aide/interpreter
Cheryl Cox – LHS ESL Even Start
Megan Andersen – Falls Valley duty aide
Barbara Rackham – RMMS part-time cook
G. Trip Request
HHS Debate Team – Carol College, Helena, MT.
BHS/HHS Orchestra – Heritage Festival, San Diego, CA.
H. Policies for Final Consideration
14 police and/or procedures
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept the consent calendar. Seconded
by Wendy Horman. All in favor. Motion passed.
VI. Old Business
1. Construction Project Update – Mike Sorenson presented a financial breakdown, change orders and
payments to date. Roger Hill updated the Board on the new school sites and projects that have and have
not been completed.
2. Open Enrollment policy and procedure – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts recommends having
these policies and procedures approved tonight.
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept the Open Enrollment policy and
procedures as presented. Seconded by Kip Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed.
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.
BHS Public Relations Coordinator, Joe Bodily presented a check to the Board for 5,000 for new carpet in the
commons area. The student council raised the money doing fund raisers. The old carpet will be torn out by the
student council over Christmas break and new carpet will be installed. Mr. Bodily thanks the Board for their
positive attitude and encouragement to get them going and they are planning more school improvement projects.
Arlene Henderson – presented petitions supporting the BEA in negotiations.
Kerrie Obray – open enrollment concerns about sports eligibility and would like the Board to look at the
numbers for Tiebreaker to keep it together, so we do not have families moving.
VIII. New Business
1. Recognition – Darrell Henderson has been chosen by the Idaho School Boards Association to receive the
Citizenship Award for his extra efforts in support of students in our public schools. Mr. Henderson volunteers in
the 5th grade math classes at Hillview elementary.
2. Fruits and Vegetable Program - Liz Branter informed the Board about a grant sponsored by the USDA; 6 new
states were added in November including Idaho and Ucon has been chosen. The program will provide free fresh
and dried fruits and vegetables at Ucon. There will be more information and training in January. This is a pilot
program.
3. 40 Assets Survey –Dr. Roberts informed the Board that this test is taken every two years and this will be our
third time. There will be a copy of the survey at the schools for parent preview only. This is in conjunction with
the Bonneville Youth Development Council.
MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to accept the survey as presented. Seconded by Annette
Winchester All in favor. Motion passed.
4. Education Foundation Nominations – Mike Sorenson requested approval on the 15 names submitted by the
Foundation.
MOTION: Wendy Horman Made the motion to accept the names submitted by the Education
Foundation. Seconded by Kip Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed.
5. Naming of new elementary schools – the committee’s three (3) preferred names along with background
material for each has been prepared.
21st street site – Dan Page – committees top three (3) name in order of votes received:
o Rimrock Elementary School
o Windridge Elementary School
o Foothill Elementary School
49th street site – Terri Boge – committee’s top three(3) names in order received:
o Mountain View Elementary
o Woodland Elementary
o Windy Ridge Elementary
Names of schools received by the committee will be posted on the district website for input only and the
Board will take action at next meeting.
6. Proposed Policies– Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts requested a 30-day review within the schools.
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept 30-day review in the schools. Seconded by Kip
Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed.
7. 2006-2007 Proposed calendar – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts presented from the calendar committee
two 2006-2007 school year calendars and is requesting approval for option B which was the committee’s
recommendation.
MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to accept Option A 2006-2007 school year calendar for 30-day
review within the schools. Seconded by Annette Winchester. All in favor. Motion passed.
8. Boundaries – Karen Judy presented a new Planning Study on the 21st school site, grades 7-11 along with
boundary breakdown by grade and map and also informing the Board of parent concerns from the public
hearings.
Summit Park will stay at Iona
Miller Estates will stay at Ucon
Pinewood Estates will go to Ucon
Falls Valley to Fairview not Ucon
Bone area – patrons of that area have been asked to come up with a common ground of where they
would like their children to attend. We want to let them decide and if they can not come up with an
idea, the Board will make the decision.
Redrock subdivision will attend Ucon.
The changes will be discussed and put on the January regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for decision.
IX. Committee, Curriculum and Administrative Reports
1. Policies for Initial Consideration – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts presented 21 policies, procedures,
forms and exhibits for Board review.
Superintendent Shackett announces the assistant principals for Hillview and Ammon elementary.
Lanie Keller – Ammon Elementary
Gordon Howard - Hillview Elementary
X. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
XI. Adjournment
MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Wendy Horman. All in favor. Motion passed. Time
9:00pm