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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2014 Minutes Work Session3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 (208) 525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 www.d93schools,org Work Session/Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Bonneville High School Room 107A and Conference Room April 23, 2014 11:30 AM I. Call to Order Chairperson Winchester called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m 1. Roll Call Those Board members in attendance were Chairperson Annette Winchester, Vice-chairperson Kip Nelson, Treasurer Amy Landers, Trustee Brian McBride, and Trustee Jeff Bird arrived at 12:20 p.m. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chu Shackett, Director of Human Resources Shalene French, Chief Financial and Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Operations Todd Hicks, Director • Technology Services Scott Woolstenhulme, Director • Curriculum and Instruction Michaelena Hix, Principal Levi Owen, Principal Lance Miller, Principal Heath Jackson, Director of Safe Schools John Pymm Principal Ty Salsbery, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick, I Ill. Welcominci Visitors and Deleciates Chairperson Winchester welcomed Stan Boyle, Joy Boyle, Emily Valla KIFI, Karla Harris, Tammie McCammon, Renee Cook, James Jolley, and Bonneville High School Student Council Members: Jazimin Hill, Publicity Coordinator; Tim Morrell, Sophomore at-large; Sadie Moedl, Freshman Activity Leader; Kianna Barrett, Sophomore Activity Leader; Bob R. Hansen, Jr LP; Nickolas Moyer, Junior at-large; Austyn Richards, Spanish Club Rep./President; Darrell Call, Senior Class Secretary; Abb Taylor, Cheer Rep.; James Smith, Senior Class V,P.; Jessica Donahoo, Freshman President; Kolony Perkes, Freshman Secretary; Sami Trane, Freshman Vice-president; Kelsie Williams, Studentbody President; Whitney Johnson, Sophomore Cla president, Riley Permann, Sophomore Secretary; Ashley Jenkins, Sophomore Vice-president; and Cody Crofoot, State Rep/Senior at-large. IV. Bonneville Hiqh School Student Council Presentation Kelsie Williams welcome the Board asked for introductions. Some of the class presidents are not in attendance because they are participating in other activities. Some are in Los Angeles dancing and others are in New York singing in Carnegie Hall. Jessica Nonahoo is the treshman class pres—ide—n-FT "e—resl1man class had three main goals that we wanted to work to achiew throughout the year. (1) Increase school spirit; (2) Become unified; (3) Stay caught up on school work, avoid late work, and increase our class average. Students have shown a lot of participation in assemblies, sporting events, and continue to build friendships. This has been a big part in unifying our class. Protected tutoring time has helped to keep students on track and caught up on their work. Teachers are available before and after school. This has provided many opportunities for students to get Caught up on their work. NMI MINIM, 06,11460 IN 100�� birthdays. Teachers have enjoyed and appreciated the acknowledgement and we feel it has been a success. We have jb�ee involved in many other activities, and stressed that it really is a class and You have to work for the grade. We also told them of some of our successful activities and committees this kiear. We were imvressed bW the interest the students showed. We are now v)annin,,w an as embl�, to helv 8th graders know what to expect here at the high school, reassure them, and answer questions. overall our first year here at Bonneville has been an awesome experience. The school has made it an easy transition from the middle school. The comfortable and friendly atmosphere have made the school welcoming and fun. Teachers, administrators, and upper classmen 4, 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 (208) 525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 www.d93schools,org Work Session/Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Bonneville High School Room 107A and Conference Room April 23, 2014 11:30 AM I. Call to Order Chairperson Winchester called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m 1. Roll Call Those Board members in attendance were Chairperson Annette Winchester, Vice-chairperson Kip Nelson, Treasurer Amy Landers, Trustee Brian McBride, and Trustee Jeff Bird arrived at 12:20 p.m. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chu Shackett, Director of Human Resources Shalene French, Chief Financial and Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Operations Todd Hicks, Director • Technology Services Scott Woolstenhulme, Director • Curriculum and Instruction Michaelena Hix, Principal Levi Owen, Principal Lance Miller, Principal Heath Jackson, Director of Safe Schools John Pymm Principal Ty Salsbery, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick, I Ill. Welcominci Visitors and Deleciates Chairperson Winchester welcomed Stan Boyle, Joy Boyle, Emily Valla KIFI, Karla Harris, Tammie McCammon, Renee Cook, James Jolley, and Bonneville High School Student Council Members: Jazimin Hill, Publicity Coordinator; Tim Morrell, Sophomore at-large; Sadie Moedl, Freshman Activity Leader; Kianna Barrett, Sophomore Activity Leader; Bob R. Hansen, Jr LP; Nickolas Moyer, Junior at-large; Austyn Richards, Spanish Club Rep./President; Darrell Call, Senior Class Secretary; Abb Taylor, Cheer Rep.; James Smith, Senior Class V,P.; Jessica Donahoo, Freshman President; Kolony Perkes, Freshman Secretary; Sami Trane, Freshman Vice-president; Kelsie Williams, Studentbody President; Whitney Johnson, Sophomore Cla president, Riley Permann, Sophomore Secretary; Ashley Jenkins, Sophomore Vice-president; and Cody Crofoot, State Rep/Senior at-large. IV. Bonneville Hiqh School Student Council Presentation Kelsie Williams welcome the Board asked for introductions. Some of the class presidents are not in attendance because they are participating in other activities. Some are in Los Angeles dancing and others are in New York singing in Carnegie Hall. Jessica Nonahoo is the treshman class pres—ide—n-FT "e—resl1man class had three main goals that we wanted to work to achiew throughout the year. (1) Increase school spirit; (2) Become unified; (3) Stay caught up on school work, avoid late work, and increase our class average. Students have shown a lot of participation in assemblies, sporting events, and continue to build friendships. This has been a big part in unifying our class. Protected tutoring time has helped to keep students on track and caught up on their work. Teachers are available before and after school. This has provided many opportunities for students to get Caught up on their work. NMI MINIM, 06,11460 IN 100�� birthdays. Teachers have enjoyed and appreciated the acknowledgement and we feel it has been a success. We have jb�ee involved in many other activities, and stressed that it really is a class and You have to work for the grade. We also told them of some of our successful activities and committees this kiear. We were imvressed bW the interest the students showed. We are now v)annin,,w an as embl�, to helv 8th graders know what to expect here at the high school, reassure them, and answer questions. overall our first year here at Bonneville has been an awesome experience. The school has made it an easy transition from the middle school. The comfortable and friendly atmosphere have made the school welcoming and fun. Teachers, administrators, and upper classmen have always been willing b) help. Extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs have given opportunity to be involved in the school and have made it a great school year. We can't wait to move forward as a school and as leaders of our school next year. promote unity. that works for the student council to become more unified. We asked all the junior class to go to all the activities that we do. We encouraged kids to go out and have fun and be part of the Junior Class. Encourage the Junior Class to come to the Student Council with ideas, comments, or suggestions. We are now in the middle of planning prom. We have had a bunch of students asking to help with this activity and giving ideas for prom. It has been nice getting their voices so we can plan prom into what they want it to be because they are the ones we are planning it for. They have been very supportive with ideas and haven't been afraid to talk to us. ffe have encouraged all of our junior class to support all of our teammates. We want to show that we back up our school and — no matter what, we will always be there for them. The greatest thing about being a junior is that we finally have our driver's license and now we can drive to all the games. Junior Class spirit is another goal. The junior class has been the best at all the assemblies. They do their chants and are supper at supporting the activities. We are finally not afraid to step out of our comfort zone and dress up for dress up days. Our class spirit is doing great now, The student council sets a positive example. The junior class is stepping up to what we were meant to be. James Smith Senior Class Vice President excused Sqencer FitzQerald who is on the choir tour in New York increase ACT attendance, have a well-run graduation that is well organized, and to strengthen class unity. We had a party at for a well-organized graduation the last few months. We have almost everything set now and we are just excited to graduate, Strengthening class unity is our biggest goal since your senior year is supposed to be the most fun and memorable year. The first day of school we had a senior sunrise at thunder stadium. All the senior class that came showed up at 6 in the morning. They came and watched the sunrise, ate pancakes, sausage, and hot chocolate. Then we sold senior sweat shirts. We then hung senior banners in the commons that says our class motto. At the end of May we have the Lagoon trip with those who are graduating. We will have the Senior SOB right before graduation where we will show pictures and reminisce. Graduation night we will have the senior all night party at the Apple. President and club representatives – Abby Taylor is the Cheerleading representative and Austin Richards the Spanish club representative. It has been awesome to be able to come together as leaders, It has helped them to incorporate activities and get everyone to participate. There has been personal growth through planning things that help the students in the school. The class has helped to learn valuable leadership skills that will be used throughout the rest of their life. The skills have been used in the club to heln, communicate. Both were sh, but have been able to s=k publically and with individuals mo7e__9.u&�_KzVvQ a leader from every club and activity in the class gets more people involved. Kelsey the focus of the entire student council year has been to bring unity. The want student council decided that they needed to be supporting other people. They are not only going to their events, but are going to others events. We went to plays, Supported the wrestlers when they went to state, and supported Miss Bonneville. We wanted to make sure that everywhere there was an event, student council was there. Raising School Spirit wasn't easy. We decided to get the word out better. We displayed information messages everywhere a student would be. We would send texts, put them on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. That way they always knew what was going on and what they needed to know. The student council set the example. We needed to act like leaders and participate in the activities. At the beginning of the year we could maybe get five rows filled and by the end of the year they had it all the way to the top. That was a Successful goal, We wanted to becorne a Student MMOR n1=0 all im"IMININ T07TWn Z'7007CT' a7 good turn Out and were surprised. We have been asked to carry on the tradition. We needed to help out the community. We had charity efforts to help Mudslide victims. We involved the elerrientaries and went on TV and radio. This was a big project a we got a lot of stuff donated. We got over $700 in five-minute fundraisers. Mr. Grimmer is a math teacher here and this is his home town. He and his father had a trailer and they took the donations up. It made the student council feel better because service does that to you. The student council went above and beyond. We met the three goals and kept going. These kids pu in endless hours of service and work for the school, They love the school so much. We are excited to finish out the year with lots of events going through out the end of the school year. Whitne Johnson went on a tri to Washin ton D.C. with K Ise Willi �nd . . . . . . Board support during the year. We have reserved the conference room upstairs for th I e continuation of the I Bo . a rd .. me efing MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to approve the agenda. Brian McBride seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed. V. Items for Discussion A. Handlinq Enrollment Growth in the District We are taking out computer labs and making them classrooms. We will be moving to trimesters and it would be the best to move to 7 periods per trimester. We will consider the best change in schedule for our growth. We need to educate parents and students. Students can go to our online school to get classes if they are off track. Mr, Woolstenhulme asked if the Board concerned with 5 periods instead of 6 periods. It might be a better way to go if we go to a year-round schedule. It will be a process that falls on the principals' shoulders. We are considering a year-round track or staggered sections and then pilot an optional summer track. Mr. Miller stated that we will have to work with IHSAA with regard to eligibility issues. We will have to work through the issues. Can we create a way to give students a way to work with teachers if they take online classes? We will be working through a lot of ideas in the next few months. Voter Survey Information - Scott Woolstenhulme Mr. Woolstenhulme stated that we have some progress. We should be ready by the May 7th meeting the survey firm is stil' working on the survey. There was discussion regarding whether a partial report could be given the Board. It would be difficult to give feedback now because we are trying to get a larger sample and they haven't shared any results. We have had the Iona PTO meeting. PTO community meetings are scheduled at Summit Hills next week and Hillview on May 7th. Hopefully we will have relevant information from the community meetings and the survey to share with the Board soon. B. Alternate School Sites — Roger Hill Mr. Hill gave a list of secondary school sites proposed by Mr. Trane on the 141h of April, Mr� Hill researched the sites. Mr. Trane was given the following criteria (1) the site needs to be at least 80 acres or more; (2) the site needs to be accessible to all utilities (sewer, water, power, and gas); (3) the site cannot be in or next to an existing subdivision. Sites 1, 2, and 5 were previously evaluated five or six years ago when we were looking for the property that we purchased. The reasons for not purchasing those properties are listed on the document. Sites 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 are too small and not close to utilities. That left number 8, It is just under 80 acres. It is located on the Northeast corner of Crowley and Lincoln, It fits everything that we need, except there is not a canal on the property. There is a canal across Crowley road west of the site, Mr. McBride wondered what the problem is with the canal across the street, You would need to tunnel under the road and set up a pump off the property. It could be worked Out but is not very efficient., ON 1101111MAINOW Proposed Bounclary Shift at Hillview, Ammon, Iona, and Rimrock - Shalene French Dr. French outlined proposed elementary boundary changes. The first proposal is to take 41 students from eagle -a, -2410A.1041 -A'AAft—A, modular into that complex or add a classrooms. Students would be bussed to Ammon because of traffic and safety concerns. The principal indicated that these complexes have little turnover. Principal Saffle will met with the parents if the Board accepts this boundary shift. Mr. Murdock, Ammon principal would also like to meet with the parents. The second proposal is to move 18 students from the Summer Hill Apartments to Falls Valley from Rimrock Elementary, Falls Valley is their neighborhood school. They were moved because we believed there would be 80 students coming to school from that complex and that has not been the case. The complex is split with District 91, Both principals are prepared to make the change and the 18 students would be absorbed into Falls Valley. The final proposed change is to move 51 student from Caribou Meadows and Iona to Rimrock. Iona is a growing school. We want to make sure Iona can grow and students are in a good school. We looked at students in the Falls Brooke neighborhood but, there are 100 students attending Iona from that area. Rimrock has two empty classrooms. We wouldn't have to move a modular to Rimrock to accommodate the 51 students from Caribou Meadows. To keep the students at Iona, we would need to have a two classroom modular. The cost to install a modular would be around $80,000. We would need two additional teachers at either Iona or Rimrock. The net gain at Rimrock would be 33 students because of the Summer Hill move to Ammon. Mr, McBride wanted to know if we will need to make additional changes in the future. There will be growth in Redrock, Discovery can handle the a ' rowth because we took a lot of students out of Discovery so the� would have roomto4row, Mr. Bird has concerns about the way the change is being made. It seems that the areas that are being moved out of Iona are kids that love their matool. was discussion regarding the possibility of splitting the kids at Falls Brooke and having them go to the schools ith available classrooms. Right now, Cloverdale is projected to have no room next year. The principal there is planning on hiring two more teachers just with the student population that she is expecting next year. If the students go to Tiebreaker most of their peers will go to Sandcreek. There were concerns expressed about splitting neighborhoods, We try to keep as about moving children out of a school that they love. If the Board wants to purchase a modular, the administration will do ffiQt. Chairperson Winchester stated that we need to be responsible with every classroom we have. There was discussion regarding when the District would need to purchase additional modulars. There was discussion regarding waiting to make the boundary changes. There was discussion regarding what to do at Woodland Hills. Dr. Shackett stated that this is the challenge of a growing community, School boundaries are dynamic. We are using modulars as much as we can and we are trying to maximize the classroom space in our schools, When we have empty classrooms in an elementary school, w*z need to use them.. � E111111 IOTA 0 PRIP01 111111PAR table the first two DroDosals. We don't hw&---bt7#.f ti gli w," Jj, let *tjr *n*d-&,;I,; �Yrtku wh* thpv iPP4 fit -irP.*,qn—. Wi ii , M41 MO., OWN$ w-imillmir�N 10 011M. pill M a MI El are no classrooms available at Iona. It is an emotional thing. The public voice was spoken a little bit during the election, The majority voted down the extension to Iona and Woodland Hills, ?,ny better. You have to put the emoti aside. oil -IN a REM MITIMMUME. UVOINIKETIM-01 EMMMM MOTION: Jeff Bird made the motion to accept the boundary shift for Hi|lviaw Ammon, Falls Valley, and Rhnmok and h> table the Iona boundary shift for later discussion. There was not asecond. The Motion died. There was discussion regarding placing a modular at Iona and not shifting the kids until next year and hopefully mbond could be passed and there would be classrooms available. Financially, we need to use the resources that we have, We are not offering the kids a lesser education. The only other school in the area that has room is Bridgewater. Then the kids wouldn't have to shift middle schools and high schools, The Caribou Meadows kids are closer to Rimrock. Chairperson Winchester called for another motion to approve the proposed boundary shifts at Hillview, Ammon, Rimrock, and Falls Valley, MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to accept the boundary shift for Hillview, Ammon, Falls Valley, and Rimrock. Brian McBride seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed, future. We can't all et what we want all the time. W ilil'i W iii Iiii lWiti i t that you were concerned about with FUmmo. Dr. Sheckatt Would rather have thamguto Bridgewater than to put atrailer at lona. There was discussion regarding the need for transportation. The students will be bussed regardless of where they are moved, the students go to will need to hire teachers and the hiring pool will have dwindled significantly if we wait too long. The principals want to get the best candidates they can. Jeff Bird left at 1:40 p.m. Dr. French stated this is a draft. There was a communication breakdown, There aren't a lot of policies out there to help us fashion this policy, We now have a cycle to create positions. The situation that started this policy, was a communication breakdown. There was an expression of need from our PTO presidents when we created Wendy Norman's position. We then let the Board know after the position was filled. We don't want to lock us into something that we can't act on. Mrs. Landers wondered If Wendy's position approved by the Board prior to interviewing, With the position we are currently speaking of, the job has been extended. Mrs, Landers sees a need for approval, Some of the problem is communication. There needs to be an explanation to the Board for any position that would be housed at the District level that is new. We don't want to lock ourselves into language that will tie our hands in the future. Mr, McBride isn't seeing any difference in hiring under an existing position. If the District stays within the approved budget, that is a check and balance. He thinks it's about a communication issue and not a policy issue. Chairperson Winchester stated that we don't know what our needs will be in the future. Requiring the administration to wait a month to be able to act is a problem. The consensus was to put in policy that the Board be informed prior to the administration interviewing and offering a position that the Board hasn't previously approved. We are required to post an opening for two weeks, The administration could inform the Board via email and not require a meeting. There would not need a vote from the Board. The administration feel that the policy is handcuffing. Chairperson Winchester stated that the Board will put the policy to our next Board Work Session agenda. We may need a special meeting next week, Mr. Woolstenhulme wants to talk about policy revisions in the work session prior to the formal Board meeting. There are is not holding them back because they have until the end of the senior year to earn the required credits. They can still standing and will be given the opportunity to recover before the next school year. We need to have a policy to understand an 11thgraderan 11th grader, Using creclitswill do thatforus. Kids have a lotmoreoptions now if they need to make-up IT IT same concerns we are seeing from parents in our District, A # 411p fine-sitlaem. Tie currently aillow creall Tor a - W111ir student takes the class at the university it doesn't necessarily mean it is transcripted Recommending that elementary students testing at q0th percentile on the grade ahead test, then we will have a conversation the parents, teachers, counselors, principal, etc. as to whether it is best to move student forward to the next higher grade level. The advancement wouldn't be automatic. Proficiency is a function of demographics. 8 in 6 is a QroQram funded b,,/, the They can take online courses from any online provider. They are not limited to Bonneville Online, The state will pay us up to $225 per class, They will pay for two summer classes and two classes during the school year. To be eligible for overload classes during the school year, they have to be taking eight classes per semester in our schools. That is the maximum number of classes we offer, So that essentially eliminates seminary participation. They would still be eligible during the summer but not during the school year. We may need to look at 0 hour options to help our kids take advantage of this program, Right now, we have about 100 kids that take seminary every hour. That takes kids out of the buildings and helps us with the overcrowding situation. To take summer courses, students must have completed at least 14 credits and commitment to 1 dual credit or PTE credit during 11 th or 12a, grade. The District pays initial cost for the online course and the state reimburses us. T'Cfl 4 to r LHIS �Vf Ulf SIL116MI t93 have more opportunities because we have already started the program. The last part is Dual Credit. The first two are new this year and won't go into effect until next school year. Students in 11 th grade are eligible to receive $200 reimbursement for dual credit, AP exam, or PTE exams, In 12th grade they are eligible Marketinq and Events Coordinator Position - Annette Winchester Chairperson Winchester asked if anyone has any comments. Dr. Shackett stated the issue is with the individual finishing certification. He thinks we should continue moving forward. Mrs. Landers doesn't think we need the position. It is an expense issue. We had the same issue with the Enerl Prwram. We w re hopinq that it would be cost neutral, This is the IIIN 111111N, lip.. V- uollwi,li'llim,irm and we will wait until August, We need to plan for it and if we don't follow through, it would be a budget variance. We also have a position issue and a personnel issue. VI. Board Traininq A. Board Member Report - LEADS - Amy Landers awl, ilut Ine Alls an the core standards. We are talking standards and the parents are looking at government intrusion. This a global perspective. Teachers can work on lesson plans with other countries, --moronam. ! . i n, Bum L TCHS and BOHS Seniors Graduation - Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 7:30 p.rn, - 8:30 p.m. - at Rocky Mountain Middle School VIII. Chairperson Winchester stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (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 and 67-2345 (1)(c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. The Executiot�t Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. ITIOTIOR: Amy Landers made the motion to move into executive session for the reasons stated. Kip Nelson seconded. The roll call vote was I I I 'TeWe- Amy Landers yes Brian McBride yes Kip Nelson yes IX Move Back in to Open Meetinq Chairperson Winchester asked for a motion to move back in to open session at 3:45 p.m. MOTION: Brian McBride made the motion to move back into open session, Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed, X. Motions from Executive Session Chairperson Winchester asked if there would be any motions from executive session. MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to acquire the 15 acres through trading the V Street property including additional terms with Mr. Johnson as recommended. Amy Landers seconded, The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed MOTION: Brian McBride made the motion to accept the resignation of employee C14 and remove the employee from probation, Amy Landers seconded, The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed X1. Adioumment Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion to adjourn at 3:46 p.m. MOTION: Brian McBride made the motion to adjourn. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions Motion passed. APPROVED: