HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2023 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 14, 2023
1:30 PM
District Office
3497 N Ammon Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Chairman Dance called the meeting to order at 1:34
II. Roll Call
Paul Jenkins present
Carissa Coats present
Randy Smith present
Chad Dance present
III. Executive Session (Action Item)
The Board will enter 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, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. The
Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law.
Motion: Randy Smith moved to enter executive session. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
Paul Jenkins yes
Carissa Coats yes
Randy Smith yes
Chad Dance yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 1:36 p.m.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Grievant A Deliberation and Decision
The Board discussed the allegations that were submitted by Grievant A and the informat ion that was presented during
the April 12, 2023 Hearing. The Board also discussed the findings regarding the investigation. The Board then
deliberated on their decision.
B. Grievant B Deliberation and Decision
The Board discussed the allegations that were submitted by Grievant A and the information that was presented during
the April 12, 2023 Hearing. The Board also discussed the findings regarding the investigation. The Board then
deliberated on their decision. After the Board deliberated the information in regard to Grievant A and Greivant B’s
claims, Chairman Dance asked for a motion to close Executive Session.
V. Close Executive Session (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to close Executive Session. Randy Smith seconded.
The Board entered Open Meeting at 3:49 p.m.
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VI. Grievant A Decision (Action Item)
Motion: Randy Smith moved that Respondent A did not violate the Bullying and Harassment Policy as it relates to Grievant
A. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
Motion: Randy Smith moved that the actions taken by Superintendent Woolstenhulme in regard to Respondent A was
appropriate and in accordance with district policy and support his actions. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
VII. Grievant B Decision (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved that Respondent A did not violate the Bullying and Harassment policy related to Grievant B.
Randy Smith seconded. Motion carried.
Motion: Carissa Coats moved that the actions taken by Superintendent Woolstenhulme were appropriate and in
accordance with district policy. Randy Smith seconded. Motion carried
Motion: Randy Smith moved that Respondent B did not violate the Bullying and Harassment Policy in regard to Grievant B.
Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried
A Board member made a third motion to the proceedings in regard to a letter of the decision from the deliberation that will
be delivered by five business days from the original hearing on April 12, 2023.
Motion: Randy Smith moved to authorize the Chairman of the Board to communicate to the administration and affected
parties, Grievant A and Grievant B regarding observations of the Board relating to the investigative report including the
recommendations by the investigor. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting
Adjournment (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to adjourn the meeting. Randy Smith seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________________