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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2017 Minutes Special MeetingfQ IEVI LLE - JOiNT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. O ';ti!rrrl +ref , !{p• l20,w&rr- 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 (208).525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 ' www.dHschools.org Dr. Charles J. Sha ckett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Assistant Superintendent Special Meeting January 12, 2017 9:45 AM District Board Room I. Call to Order Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. He stated that Chairman Brian McBride asked to be excused and asked him to conduct this meeting. II. Roll Call Brian McBride excused Paul Jenkins here Amy Landers here Jeff Bird here Greg Calder here Those in attendance were Superintendent Charles Shackett, Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Chief Financial Officer Guy Wangsgard, Director of Maintenance and Operations John Pymm, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Michaelena Hix, former Chairman of the Board Craig Lords, Bonneville High School Principal Heath Jackson, Hillcrest High School Principal Doug McLaren, Renee Cook, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. III. New Business Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins stated that Board members Greg Calder and Amy Landers have called this meeting and turned the time over to them to state their purpose. Trustee Greg Calder stated the purpose of this meeting is to declare a vacancy in Zone 3 and to nominate a new chairman of the Board. He expressed his appreciation to Chairman McBride, who has moved out of the district, and for his service to the Board and the Bonneville Joint School District 93. He then asked for a motion to declare a vacancy in Zone 3. Vice Chairman Jenkins noted the lack of transparency when meetings are scheduled in the middle of the day not allowing the general public to attend. Trustee Greg Calder stated that first declaring a vacancy, then proceeding to nominate a new chairman would ensure that Chairman McBride's current position is vacated as not to appear to have removed him from his chairman position. A. Declaration of Vacancy Vice Chairman Jenkins stated pursuant to Idaho Code 33-504(d), a vacancy is declared for the Board for Trustee for Zone 3 when the trustee is no longer a resident or school district elector of the district. Chairman Brian McBride has stated that he will be moving from the District and will no longer able to act as a voting member of the Board of Trustees and as Board Chairman. Therefore, the remaining Board is declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees in Zone 3 for Bonneville Joint School District 93. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to Declare a Vacancy in Zone 3 Bonneville Joint School District 93 effective January 12, 2017, Amy Landers seconded, The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. Vice Chairman Jenkins stated a vacancy of the Board has been declared, which vacancy may be filled by appointment within ninety (90) days. A Notice of Vacancy for the Zone 3 Board Member dated Thursday, January 12, 2017 will be posted publically. All letters of interest will be received by the Clerk of the Board no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 3:00 p.m. in the Bonneville Joint School District 93 District Office, Board of Trustees v Jeff Bird ' Paul Jenkins 0 Amy Landers ) Greg Calder v Bonneville Joint School Distric, No. 9' is an Equal Opportunity Employer 3497 N. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. MOTION: Greg Calder motioned to accept the time line to receive Letters of Interest for vacancy in Zone 3 by the Clerk of the Board no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2017 by 3:00 p.m. in the District Office. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. IV. Reorganization of Board Vice Chairman Jenkins called for any nominations for Chairperson of the Board. Greg Calder nominated Jeff Bird as Board Chairman. Amy Landers seconded. Vice Chairman Jenkins stated that it had been moved and seconded that Jeff Bird be Chairman of the Board in Bonneville Joint School District 93 until the Annual Meeting to be held July 12, 2017 and called for a Roll Call Vote: Brian McBride excused Greg Calder yes Amy Landers yes Jeff Bird yes Paul Jenkins no Vice Chairman Jenkins offered his support to Chairman Bird and turned the remainder of the meeting over to him, Chairman Bird expressed appreciation for everyone's' support V. Call for Agenda Items Special Meeting -Work Session — Wednesday, January 25, 2017 — Iona Elementary —11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting —Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — District Board Room — 7:00 p.m. Chairman Bird called for any agenda items for upcoming meetings. Treasurer Amy Landers asked to make a public statement and reasons for her decision She stated she is a mother of five District 93 students, a patron, a taxpayer, and a former District 93 teacher. Her motivation to be on the school board was to make those decisions that are best for kids. Mrs. Landers stated she has always voted her conscience and can stand behind the things she has voted on and will continue to do so in the future. She will not bend to political pressure, informing the public that she had been threatened to be taken off the board and unseated if she voted for Jeff Bird today as board chair. She wants the public to know she'd rather be unseated than give in to threats from people who haven't even attended board meetings. Mrs. Landers desires the community who know her and what she stands for, to trust her and to continue to trust her going forward. She supports Jeff Bird in this chairman position. Thank you. Trustee Greg Calder also reiterated his support for Chairman Bird although they have not always seen eye -to - eye. Mr. Bird is positive in thought and action and understanding of the issues. Any of the board members are capable to hold the position of Chairman. He again expressed his appreciation for Chairman Brian McBride. Chairman Bird would like to honor Chairman McBride at the next regular meeting on February 8, 2017. VI. Adiournment Chairman Bird called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 a.m. MOTION: Greg Calder made a motion to adjourn. Paul Jenkins seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. APPROVED:ATTESTED: �// t Ch rman Clerk Date:l%� �7