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Home My WebLink About03-18-2026 Minutes Board Work 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  Carissa Coats  Richard Hess  Paul Jenkins  Randy Smith  Mindy Clayton Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Work Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:30 AM Mountain PLC Building 3442 E Iona Rd Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Board Chair Carissa Coats welcomed all in attendance at the meeting. II. Call to Order Board Chair Carissa Coats called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. III. Roll Call Paul Jenkins: Present Randy Smith: Present Mindy Clayton: Present Richard Hess Present Carissa Coats: Present IV. Opening Board Business IV.A. Approve/Amend Agenda (Action Item) Motion: To approve the agenda. This motion, made by Randy Smith and seconded by Mindy Clayton, Passed. V. Executive Session (Action Item) 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 and (d) To consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. Motion: To enter Executive Session. This motion, made by Paul Jenkins and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. Paul Jenkins: Present Randy Smith: Present Mindy Clayton: Present Richard Hess Present Carissa Coats: Present The Board entered Executive Session at 11:37 a.m. V.A. School Safety Plan Sergeant Sperry and the Board discussed school safety protocols. V.B. Close Executive Session (Action Item) Motion: To close Executive Session. This motion, made by Mindy Clayton and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. Executive Session closed at 12:29 p.m. VI. 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 relative to any items during the meeting unless on the agenda but may direct the Superintendent to report such items at a subsequent meeting. VII. Learning and Instruction Reports and Recommendations VII.A. Proposed Policy 3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation The Executive Team, Board, and legal counsel discussed final revisions to Policy 3281, focusing on clarifying language, consistency, and legal compliance. Key topics included ensuring accommodations are reviewed at the district level for consistency, adding clarifying language that all actions must comply with federal, state, and applicable rules, and reinforcing that parents hold primary decision-making authority. Significant discussion centered on how to handle requests to change official student records, particularly regarding gender. Concerns were raised about relying on birth certificates and potential legal risks. The group agreed that any changes to official records should follow a formal process, including case-by-case review and consultation with legal counsel. Overall, the discussion emphasized creating a clear, legally sound policy while recognizing the complexity of the issue and the need for flexibility in handling individual situations. VII.B. Praxium to Math Counts Competition - Boise, Idaho - 03-13-2026 to 03-14-2026 (Action Item) Motion: To approve the travel request for Praxium to compete in the Math Counts competition in Boise, Idaho. This motion, made by Richard Hess and seconded by Mindy Clayton, Passed. VII.C. TRHS Ballroom Competition at Skyridge HS - Lehi, Utah - 03-27-2026 to 03-28-2026 (Action Item) Motion: To approve the travel request for Thunder Ridge Ballroom to compete in the Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah. This motion, made by Paul Jenkins and seconded by Mindy Clayton, Passed. VIII. Finance and Operations Reports and Recommendations VIII.A. Budget Planning VIII.A.1. Supplemental Programs The Board and Executive Team discussed contingency plans if the supplemental levy does not pass, focusing on how to manage staffing and program reductions while minimizing disruption. The primary concern was the impact on certified staff—particularly positions tied to levy-funded programs such as all-day kindergarten, GATE, and student support services—and the difficulty of making staffing decisions before the election outcome is known. The group discussed several options, including reducing or restructuring programs, but ultimately expressed support for maintaining levy-funded programs for one additional year if the levy fails. This approach would provide time to evaluate long-term solutions, avoid immediate layoffs, and prevent irreversible impacts—especially for all-day kindergarten. Overall, the discussion emphasized balancing fiscal responsibility with stability for students and staff, while allowing flexibility to adjust based on future decisions and community feedback. VIII.A.2. Certified Staffing Reductions for FY27 (Action Item) No action taken - Tabled for April. VIII.B. Certified and Classified Pay Scale The Board and Executive Team discussed employee classifications, compensation structures, and considerations for potential staffing reductions as part of budget planning. The team reviewed differences between classified, certified, and administrative staff, including contract types, salary structures, and how reductions would be handled—primarily based on performance and position needs, with additional legal requirements for certified staff. They also discussed current financial constraints, noting no cost-of-living increases are feasible and limited ability to provide salary movement. Concerns were raised about relatively high administrative salaries compared to state funding, with historical context provided and acknowledgment of planned reductions. Overall, the discussion focused on ensuring the Board understands staffing structures, compensation, and the implications of budget-driven decisions moving forward. IX. Superintendent Reports and Recommendations IX.A. Policy 9610 District Facility Rental for Initial Consideration Superintendent Woolstenhulme and the Board discussed revisions to Policy 9610 to clarify facility rental practices, including explicitly allowing commercial use and better separating policy from procedures for clarity. The discussion focused on balancing community access with financial responsibility, particularly concerns about wear and tear, maintenance costs, and whether rental fees adequately offset those impacts. Board members noted that some outside organizations may be generating significant revenue while paying minimal fees to use district facilities. The group emphasized the need to review fee structures, ensure fair cost recovery, and set clear expectations for facility use and cleanup, while still maintaining schools as accessible community spaces. XI. Closing Board Business XI.A. Request for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings (Action Item) The Board requested the following agenda items for future meetings: I. Cell phone policy feedback II. Mentoring program with retirees III. dual enrollment policy IV. D93 college and career fairs XI.B. Adjournment (Action Item) Motion: To adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Mindy Clayton and seconded by Richard Hess, Passed. The meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________