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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2017 Minutes Work SessionVILLE =" JOLNT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 93 `Student Success by Design " 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83407. (208) 525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 www.03schools.org Dr. Charles J. Shackett, superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Assistant Superintendent Work Session of the Board of Trustees February 16, 2017 12:00 PM District Board Room I. Call to Order Chairman Jeff Bird called the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. II. Roll Call Jeff Bird present Paul Jenkins present Amy Landers present Greg Calder present Chad Dance present III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Chairman Bird welcomed the students from Technical Careers HS and Bonneville Online HIS Student Councils and their advisors, Lisa Olson and Terri Angell. Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Charles Shackett, Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Michaelena Hix, Director of Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, D93 news Samantha Williams, Bonneville Online High School Principal Corey Telford, Technical Careers High School Principal Lyndon Oswald, Hillcrest High School Principal Doug McLaren, Bonneville High School Principal Heath Jackson, Discovery Elementary Principal Ken Marlowe, Woodland Hills Elementary Oliver Roberts, TCHS Student Council students David Andrade and Alex Perkes, BOHS Student Council students Kaysea Leavitt and Jasmine Gordon, and Board Clerk Mary Hanson. IV. Motion to Amend Agenda Chairman Bird read the Motion and Order to Amend Agenda. He then asked for a motion to amend the agenda for reason stated. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to amend the Agenda as read. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. Chairman Bird then asked for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. MOTION: Paul Jenkins made the motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. V. Presentation Technical Careers High School Student Council Chairman Bird introduced Principal Lyndon Oswald and Student Council Advisor Lisa Olson and the students from Technical Careers High School. Alex Perkes, Student Council President and David Andrade, Student Council Vice President reviewed with the Board the activities that involved the student body at TCHS during this past year, Highlights included Penny Wars, a holiday fundraiser that brought in $300 and personal items for the Haven Women's Shelter; Tech Wars, classroom skills competition with all areas of study at TCHS: Electronics, Auto Body, EMT, Construction, Welding, and Auto Tech. There were prizes for the top three winners in each group; prizes included welding helmets, various tool sets, stethoscopes, and scholarships. This spring TCHS will put on a Car Show, a profitable fundraiser for the school. New classes at TCHS will include zoology, world current events, and interactive graphics. Board of Trustees 0 Jeff Bird , Paul Jenkins 0 Amy Landers 0 Greg Calder(+ Chad Dance Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer VI. Presentation Bonneville Online Hiqh School Student Council Chairman Bird introduced Principal Corey Telford and Student Council Advisor Terri Angell and the students from BOHS. Kaysea Leavitt, Student Council President and Jasmine Cordon, Student Council SecretarylTreasurer presented to the Board the Student Council goals. Their mission is to bring a social aspect to an online school. An Instagram account was set up to better interact with the online student body, to post information on activities and to get feedback from students. They have organized a student achievement "badge" system to help promote academic success and encourage more participation. Ms. Leavitt stated the importance of providing service to the community in a positive manner. Currently, there are 250 fulltime students at Bonneville Online High School. VII. Items for Discussion A. Elementary Student Growth Proiections - Heath Jackson, Bonneville HS Principal Chairman Bird invited Heath Jackson, principal of Bonneville High School to present information on his research on Elementary Student Growth. At the first of the year, Mr. Jackson met with the local developers to discuss the future of building in Bonneville Joint School District 93; the future growth is comparable to the growth in the past 20 years. Major building is planned for the Woodland Hills Elementary area within the next year, with over 150 available platted lots. Land near Hillcrest High School has been purchased by a developer, but is not yet platted. Construction has started near Bridgewater Elementary for 288 apartments in the next 18 months and 132 homes. In lona, the Thomasville subdivision, a 65 acre lot, has been platted for 61 larger homes which can have an impact on middle and high school student enrollment. Another Iona area has 97 lots available for future building. Once the Redrock subdivision near Discovery Elementary is entirely built, it could house approximately 1,000 students; currently, there are 328 students living in the Redrock subdivision. Also, there are 61 plots in the Green Valley subdivision and 97 lots in the Country Haven subdivision. Mr. Jackson stated that 70% of the people purchasing these homes are returning home to their hometown communities. Scott Woolstenhulme pointed out that the growth rate for Kindergarten students assist with the district's overall growth projections. B. Preliminary Boundary Discussion - Scott Woolstenhulme Chairman Bird invited Scott Woolstenhulme to present information about future Boundary revisions. Mr. Woolstenhulme listed the seven key Administration goals to guide the boundary revision process, per school, as closely as possible: 1. Match the expected student enrollment growth to the capacity 2. Balance the low socioeconomic status (SES) populations 3. Balance the Special Education populations 4. Balance the minority populations 5. Economize the cost of bussing student and plan efficient flow for parent and student traffic 6. Make the boundaries as simple and easy to identify 7. Consider changes in the context of recent boundary changes Mr. Woolstenhulme stated the importance working objectively and encouraged the Board to review these goals and to make any necessary revisions in order for the Administration and the Board to work with one common goal in mind throughout this process. He reminded the Board that school capacity deals with teachers not students and having available classrooms is the challenge. Woodland Hills Principal Oliver Roberts stated that overcrowding limits student resources and suggested boundaries are realigned before subdivisions are filled with people. Discovery Principal Ken Marlowe encouraged to keep the Redrock subdivision area intact and to follow natural boundaries. Marjean McConnell expressed concern for the availability of busses to transport students. C. Supplemental Levy Information Flier - Guy Wangsgard Chairman Bird invited Guy Wangsgard to present the Supplemental Levy Info flier. Mr. Wangsgard stated the election for the Supplemental Levy will be Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The flier is still a work in progress; its main purpose is to state the facts and is not meant to persuade the vote. He referred to a list of talking points given to the board in December 2106. Top priorities include staffing Thunder Ridge HS, ground maintenance, classified and substitute salaries, student fees, and elementary enrichment classes. Elections for supplemental levies run every two years. The increase in the levy amount on the ballot for March 2017 will not increase the tax levy rate. D. Hillcrest Principal Interviews - Dr. Shackett Dr. Shackett reviewed the process for hiring the next principal for Hillcrest High School. The superintendent will bring a recommendation to the Board in the March 8, 2017 meeting. E. IHSSA High School Swimming Chairman Bird invited Doug to present information about IHSSA High School Swimming. Mr. McLaren stated that Idaho is one of the last two states to sanction high school swimming! Pending Board approval, high school swimming for both boys and girls will start next school year. It will be a fall season sport, with practices starting in August 2017. For the past 20 years both Bonneville and Hillcrest high school students have been involved in club swim teams and each school should start with over 30 swimmers. Since the District does not house pools, teams will need to use local community facilities for practices. Travel to meets will be necessary and possible co-ops could be formed with smaller schools. Diving will not be part of the sport. Trustee Greg Calder was dismissed at 1:57 p.m. 2750 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Policv Review - Marjean McConnell Chairman Bird invited Marjean McConnell to discuss Policy 2750. Ms. McConnell stated that both high school principals have researched the best practices to honor the senior students with high GPAs. With the revisions of this policy, the title will change to 2750 Academic Honors and honor awards for Senior students earning the following GPAs will be recognized: • Honors: 3.5-3.749 • Cum Laude: 3.75-3.99 • Magna Cum Laude: 4.00-4.24 • Suma Cum laude: 4.25 -Above Ms. McConnell staled this policy, pending Board approval, will be placed on 30 -day review in the March 2017 meeting and up for final adoption in April to prepare for graduation. Treasurer Amy Landers was dismissed at 2:18 p.m. VIII. Board Business A. Computer Use Aqreement - Scott Woolstenhulme Chairman Bird invited Scott Woolstenhulme to present information about the District's Computer Use Agreement, Mr. Woolstenhulme explained this is the standard computer use agreement for all students and staff. He encouraged the Board to review the policy and complete the related forms. IX. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetinqs Chairman Bird asked for any agenda items for upcoming meetings. Agenda items to be added to the March 8, 2017 meeting will high school swimming and policy 2750 for 30 -day review. A. Community Meeting - Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - Sandcreek Middle School Cafeteria - 7:00 p.m. B. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. C. Community Meeting - Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - Rocky Mountain Middle School Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. D. Spring Break - March 20-24, 2017 - NO SCHOOL E. NSBA Convention - March 25-27, 2017 - Denver, CO F. Work Session - Hillcrest HS Student Council - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - Hillcrest HS - 2:30 p.m. G. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. X. Adiournment Chairman Bird asked for a motion to adjourn at 2:21 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance made the motion to adjourn. Paul Jenkins seconded. The vote was 3 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Mofion was carried. APPROVED: ! Chairman ATTESTED: _ _ Clerk Date: 6 -Ale- o Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 February 16, 2017 District Board Room 12:00 p.m. MOTION AND ORDER TO AMEND AGENDA Greg Calder, Board Member MOVES THAT THE BOARD PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE §74-204(4)(a) AMEND THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING AS FOLLOWS: Add Supplemental Levy Information Flier to Items for Discussion Add Hillcrest Principal Interviews to Items for Discussion These requests are time sensitive and were received yesterday. Second: Amy Landers Vote: 5 in favor; 0 opposed; 0 abstentions Clerk Maryy- Hansen