HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-2023 Minutes Special Meeting Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Paul Jenkins Carissa Coats Randy Smith Mindy Clayton Richard Hess
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Special Meeting/Executive Session
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
6:30 PM
District Office
3497 N Ammon Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Chairmam Jenkins called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Carissa Coats present
Randy Smith present
Mindy Clayton present
Richard Hess present
Paul Jenkins present
III. Opening Board Business
A. Approve/Amend Agenda (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to approve the agenda. Mindy Clayton seconded. Motion carried.
Motion: Carissa moved to approve Abigail French as the Hearing Officer for the proceedings. Mindy Clayton seconded.
Motion carried.
IV. Executive Session (Action Item)
Chairman Jenkins stated that 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. Randy Hess seconded.
Roll Call Vote
Carissa Coats yes
Randy Smith yes
Mindy Clayton yes
Richard Hess yes
Paul Jenkins yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
A. Complaint Hearing
The was done in Executive session. Brief notes as permitted by law.
Complaint 24-05A
All witnesses were sworn in. The Complainant, and the Investigator was given an alloted two minute opening statement
Respondent A declined an opening statement. Then the Complainant, Respondent A and the investigator and
administration was given ten minutes to present their information to the Board. The Board was then given a chance to ask
clarifying questions to the Complainant and to Respondent A. After the Board conducted their questions, the Complainant,
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Respondent A, and the investigator were each given a five minute rebuttal. After the rebuttal, they were each given a two
minute closing statement. The hearing office closed the hearing for Respondent A.
Complaint 24-05B
All witnesses were sworn in The Complainant, and the Investigator was given an alloted two minute opening statement.
Respondent B requested their two minutes be added to their presentation. The Complainant was given ten minutes to
present their information to the Board. Respondent B was given ten minutes plus the reserved two minutes for their
presentation. The investigator and the administration was given ten minutes to present their information. The Board was
then given a chance to ask clarifying questions to the Complainant and to Respondent B and the investigator and
administration. After the Board conducted their questions, the Claimant, Respondent B, and the investigator were each
given a five minute rebuttal. After the rebuttal, they were each given a two minute closing statement. The Hearing Officer
closed the hearing for Respondent B.
Complaint 24-05C
All witnesses were sworn in The Complainant, and Respondent C was given an alloted two minute opening statement. The
Complainant was given ten minutes to present their information to the Board. Respondent C was given ten minutes for their
presentation. The administration and the investigator were given ten minutes to present their information. The Board was
then given a chance to ask clarifying questions to the Complainant and to Respondent C and to the administration. After
the Board conducted their questions, the Claimant, Respondent C, and the investigator were each given a five minute
rebuttal. After the rebuttal, they were each given a two minute closing statement. The Hearing Officer closed the hearing for
Respondent C.
V. Close Executive Session (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to close Executive Session. Mindy Clayton seconded at 10:36 p.m.
Complaint Hearing Decision – The Board decided to recess and hold a special meeting to continue deliberations and act
within the allotted five business days. The meeting was scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.
A. Respondent A (Action Item) – no action was taken
B. Respondent B (Action Item) – no action was taken
C. Respondent C Respondent (Action Item) – no action was taken
VI. Adjournment (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to adjourn the meeting. Mindy Clayton seconded.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________________