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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2025 Minutes Regular Board MeetingDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 557-6800  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Paul Jenkins  Carissa Coats  Randy Smith  Mindy Clayton  Richard Hess Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Public portion of meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. District Office 3497 N Ammon Rd Idaho Falls, ID 83401 1. Chairman Jenkins called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. II. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Jenkins. III. The Invocation was led by Randy Smith. IV. Roll Call Carissa Coats: Present Randy Smith: Present Mindy Clayton: Present Richard Hess: Present Paul Jenkins: Present V. Board Opening Business V.B. Chairman Jenkins welcomed all in attendance to the meeting. And reminded the patrons to sign up for public input if they wish to participate. V.C. Amend/Approve the Agenda (Action Item) Motion: To approve the agenda. This motion, made by Mindy Clayton and seconded by Randy Smith, Passed. V.D. Staff/Student Recognition BHS Basball - 2025 IHSAA State Baseball Champions Teen Career Camp Gift and Acknowledgment for D93 Woodland Hills Elementary Principal - Dr. Chris Powell BHS Baseball - 2025 IHSAA State Baseball Champions - The Board recognized the Bonneville Bees Baseball Team for winning the state championship after a season of perseverance, long games, and challenging weather conditions. Coach Alexander praised the team’s hard work, dedication, and their "winners only" mentality, which carried them from preparation last fall through their success on the field and in the classroom. He commended the seniors for leaving a lasting legacy and highlighted the growth and determination of the entire roster. Several seniors shared their future plans, including playing college baseball and pursuing higher education. Trustees and Superintendent Woolstenhulme expressed admiration for the team’s grit, resilience, and ability to overcome adversity, noting that their championship was a reflection of both athletic skill and life lessons learned through sports. Teen Career Camp Gift and Acknowledgment for D93 - Sergeant Dan Sperry, on behalf of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, thanked the Board for allowing the use of District 93 facilities for the Career Leadership Camp held in June. He explained that the two-week camp hosted up to 24 students each week from 10 different schools and provided hands-on experiences in various areas of law enforcement, including jail tours, search and rescue, rappelling, scuba diving, firearm safety, and sniper training. He emphasized that the camp would not have been possible without the district’s support, particularly transportation services, and presented the Board with a gift of appreciation. Woodland Hill Principal - Dr. Chris Powell - The Board formally introduced Dr. Chris Powell as the new principal of Woodland Hills Elementary School. Dr. Powell was recently approved and came to District 93 from Idaho Falls School District 91, where he served as principal at Eagle Rock Middle School and Idaho Falls High School. Prior to that, he spent six years in California, as a high school principal and teacher. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to join the district, sharing that his guiding philosophy as an educator has been to give students opportunities to pursue their passions. Dr. Powell also thanked his wife, Jackie, for her support throughout his career. V.E. Public Input: Pursuant to Board Policy #4105 Public Participation in Board Meetings, Public Input shall be held to a maximum of one (1) hour and 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 three (3) minutes. The Board will take no action related to any items during the meeting unless on the agenda but may direct the Superintendent to report such items at a subsequent meeting. There were no participants for public input. V.F. Approve Consent Agenda (Action Item) Motion: To approve the Consent Agenda. This motion, made by Carissa Coats and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. V.F.1. Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting/Executive Session - 07-09-2025 Special Meeting/Executive Session - 08-05-2025 V.F.2. Financial V.F.2.a. Accounts Payable $9,705,966.67 V.F.2.b. Contracts Contractual Agreement with Michelle Anderson Contractual Agreement with TC & K Services, LLC V.F.2.c. Surplus Items Child Nutrition - Radiator. shelves, tires, snow blower attachment, conduit holder, etc... - Surplus Maintenance - Air Compressor - Surplus V.F.3. Employees V.F.3.a. Alternative Authorizations V.F.3.b. Conditional Employment V.F.3.c. Leave Requests Employee F-2026 V.F.3.d. Resignations and Terminations V.F.3.e. Retirements V.F.3.f. Stipends V.F.3.g. Transfers V.F.4. Students V.F.4.a. Trip Requests BHS Cross County to XC tournament - Orem, UT - 08-29-2025 BHS Volleyball to Tournament - Evanston, Wy - 09-05-2025 to 09-06-2025 V.F.4.a.1) FY26 IHSAA Overnight Travel Requests V.F.5. FY26 Bus Routes VI. Items Moved From the Consent Agenda – Not needed VII. Planning and Personnel Reports and Recommendations VII.A. Proposed Policy 5825 Nepotism for Final Adoption (Action Item) The document required further review and will be brought back before the Board in September. No action taken. VIII. Finance and Operations Reports and Recommendations VIII.A. School Resource Officer Agreement with Elevate Academy East (Action Item) Superintendent Woolstenhulme reported on the agreement with Elevate Academy regarding a school resource officer. Rather than Elevate maintaining a separate contract with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the district held the contract and Elevate reimbursed the cost of the deputy, who also provided support to Lincoln High School. This arrangement had worked well in the previous year, and the agreement with Elevate Academy for the current year was presented, with their board having already approved it. Motion: To approve the School Resource Officer Agreement with Elevate Academy East. This motion, made by Richard Hess and seconded by Carissa Coats, Passed. IX. Learning and Instruction Reports and Recommendations IX.A. Student A-2026 (Action Item) Motion: To approve expulsion without a hearing and conditionally admit Student A-2026 to Bonneville Online High School. This motion, made by Carissa Coats and seconded by Mindy Clayton, Passed. IX.B. Proposed Policy for Public Review IX.B.1. Deletion of Proposed Policy 2310 Health Enhancement for Public Review (Action Item) Motion: To approve the deletion of Proposed Policy 2310 Health Enhancement for public review. This motion, made by Mindy Clayton and seconded by Randy Smith, Passed. IX.B.2. Proposed Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom for Public Review (Action Item) Motion: To approve proposed Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom for public review. This motion, made by Richard Hess and seconded by Carissa Coats, Passed. IX.B.3. Proposed Policy 2320 Health and Human Sexuality Instruction for Public Review (Action Item) Motion: To approve Proposed Policy 2320 Health and Human Sexuality Instruction for public review. This motion, made by Randy Smith and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. IX.C. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption IX.C.1. Proposed Policy 3265 Student Use of Electronic Devices for Final Adoption (Action Item) The Board discussed Policy 3265, which was presented for final approval with a minor clerical correction to remove an unnecessary sentence. One written public comment had been received expressing concern that the policy was not restrictive enough, and trustees acknowledged that similar feedback had also been shared by some teachers and patrons. Administration explained that the policy provided flexibility through a red, yellow, and green light system to guide classroom cell phone use, with teachers empowered to set appropriate expectations. The Board recognized that while some believe the policy should be more restrictive, it represents a balanced approach and will be monitored for effectiveness. Trustees agreed that feedback from staff, students, and parents should be gathered during the year, with a review scheduled in the spring to evaluate the policy’s impact. Motion: To approve Proposed Policy 3265 Student Use of Electronic Devices for final adoption. This motion, made by Carissa Coats and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. X. Board Closing Business X.A. Board of Trustees Candidate Filing Information The Board Clerk reminded those Trustees to file with Bonneville County Elections if they would like to run for their seat. The deadline to file is August 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. X.B. Request for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings (Action Item) The Board requested the following items for future Board meetings: • Survey results from the cell phone policy - May meeting • How Board members can formally interact with patrons - Work Meeting • Committee for budget - Work Meeting The Board Clerk asked the Board to consider moving the September Regular Board Meeting to Rocky Mountain Middle School's Auditorium to accommodate the Hillcrest Band. X.C. Opening Staff Meeting Schedule Superintendent Woolstenhulme review the schedule for the Opening staff and teacher meetings. The Board Clerk noted that the Notice of Attendance for the event was posted. XI. Adjournment (Action Item) Motion: To adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Carissa Coats and seconded by Mindy Clayton, Passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.