HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-2023 Minutes Executive Session Special MeetingDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Chad Dance Paul Jenkins Carissa Coats Randy Smith
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Executive Session/Special Meeting
April 26, 2023
11:30 AM
Bridgewater Elementary School
1499 Indian Hollow Dr
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Chairman Dance called the meeting to order at 11:43 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Paul Jenkins present
Carissa Coats excused
Randy Smith present
Chad Dance present
III. Opening Board Business
A. Approve/Amend Agenda (Action Item)
MOTION: Randy Smith moved to approve the agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
B. Chairman Dance welcomed any visitors and Delegations to the meeting and thanked Bridgewater Elementary for
the use of the library and the school for the meeting. Others in attendance was Superintendent Woolstenhulme,
Executive Director of Learning and Instruction, Jason Lords, Executive Director of Planning and Personnel, Heath
Jackson, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Guy Wangsgard, Director of Technology and Safe Schools,
Gordon Howard, Vice Principal at Praxium Mastery Academy, Nancy Jackson, Deputy Dan Sperry of Bonneville
County Sheriff’s Offfice, Sergeant Bryan Lovell of Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, and Board Clerk Samantha
Williams.
IV. Learning and Instruction Reports and Recommendations
A. Praxium to National History Day Travel Request (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Nancy Jackson, Assistant Principal at Praxium Mastery Academy to present a student travel
request for National History Day. Ms. Jackson explained that this trip failed to make it on the consent agenda at the
last regular meeting and the trip is before the May Regular meeting. She asked the Board to consider approving the
trip. Chairman Dance asked the board for a motion.
MOTION: Randy Smith moved to approve the student travel request to National History Day for Praxium Mastery
Academy as presented. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
V. Superintendent Reports and Recommendations
A. Update FY2024 School Calendar (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Superintendent Woolstenhulme to present a proposed updated calendar for the 2023-2024
school year. The updated calendar would reflect an Elementary Collaboration day on March 11, 2024. Due to a
Teacher Work Day on the first Monday of the Month and spring break on the third Monday of the month, there was no
collaboration time in the month of March. Superintendent Woolstenhulme asked the Board to approve an Elementary
Collaboration Day for March 11, 2024. Chairman Dance asked the Board to make a motion.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve changing March 11, 2024 to an Elementary Collaboration Day. Randy
Smith seconded. Motion carried.
VI. School Safety Reports and Recommendations
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A. School Safety Presentation
Chairman Dance invited Sergeant Bryan Lovell and Deputy Sperry to present their report on Move, Secure, Defend.
Sergeant Lovell from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wanted to let the board know of some parent informational
nights that the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office coming up. These events are to talk about the safety of schools in
the community. These events for parents are designed to help eliviate fear and to educate parents on school safety.
They cover topics such as prevention, threat assessment and emergency response. They also explain the terminolgy
that parents may hear like Lock downs, hall checks, and reverse evacuation. These parent parent night events are
posted on the district’s Facebook Page. Due to safety concerns, protocols and procedures these items will be
discussed in Executive Session. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is hoping to have a District wide school safety
week for next year. This will be likened to red ribbon week. The Board is very appreciative of the work and
collaboration that the District has with the Student Resource Officers and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
VII. Executive Session (Action Item)
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. (1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as
provided in Chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. (1)(j) to consider labor contract matters authorized under section 74-206A(1)(a)
and (b), Idaho Code. Chairman Dance asked for a motion.
MOTION: Randy Smith moved to enter Executive Session. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
Paul Jenkins yes
Carissa Coats excused
Randy Smith yes
Chad Dance yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 12:17 p.m.
A. School Safety
1. Emergency Response Plans
The Board and Sergeant Lovell continued the school safety discussion that included certain protocols that due
to security protocols were only to be discussed in Executive Session.
B. Student Recommendations
1. Student 23-Y (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Drew Chapple, Assistant principal at Black Canyon Middle School to present
information on Student 23-Y. After the discussion, Mr. Chapple recommeded suspension only for Student 23-Y
Chairman Dance asked for a motion.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve suspension only for Student 23-Y as recommended. Randy Smith
seconded. Motion carried.
C. Planning and Personnel Recommendations
1. Labor Contract Offer
Chairman Dance asked Superintendent Woolstenhulme to present information on the upcoming Negotiations
and labor contracts to the Board. Dr. Superintendent Woolstenhulme presented updates on negotiations.
2. Public Complaint
Chairman Dance and the Board reveiwed the findings and decision of a public complaint with Superintendent
Woolstenhulme.
VIII. Close Executive Session (Action Item)
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to close Executive Session.
MOTION: Randy Smith moved to close Executive Session. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
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IX. Closing Board Business
A. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
1. Zone 1 Seat Vacancy Application Reviews
It was decided to interview all applicants who applied. The interviews will take place on Wednesday, May 3,
2023 and Wednesday, May 10, 2023. We will hold executive session at 5:00 p.m. and the Board Clerk will send
a notice per policy.
2. Board Retreat Agenda Items
The Board requested the following items for the upcoming Board Retreat in July.
• Training on how to handle public complaints
• School finances
• Safety budgets and upgrades.
X. Adjournment (Action Item)
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Randy Smith moved adjourn the meeting. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
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