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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-2017 Minutes Regular Meetingr B.(---'�NNEVILLE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 93 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 C. (208) 525-4400 0) Fax (208) 529-0104 '� www.d93schools.org Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulmt, Assistant Superintendent Regular Meeting March 8, 2017 7;00 PM District Board Room I. Pledge of Alleqiance Chairman Jeff Bird invited the audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance ll. Prayer was offered by Don Trauntvein. III. Call to Order Chairman Jeff Bird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. IV. Roll Call Chairman Jeff Bird present Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins present Treasurer Amy Landers present Trustee Greg Calder present Trustee Chad Dance present V. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors Those in attendance wore 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, D93 News Samantha Williams, Director of Secondary Special Education Julian Duffey, Bonneville High School Assistant Principal Levi Owen, District math specialist Rodd Rapp, Rocky Mountain Middle School Principal Jason Lords, Bonneville High School Principal Heath Jackson, Heidi Roth, Glenn Roth, Tom Hunsaker, two Boy Scouts, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. He also reminded those who wished to speak during Public Input to sign in, choose. one spokesperson, and give any written materials to the Board Clerk, VI. AmendlADDrove the Aqenda Chairman Bird asked for a motion to approve the agenda. MOTION: Paul Jenkins made the motion to approve the Agenda. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. VII. Consent Calendar Chairman Brid asked if any Board Member would like to remove any item from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Agenda. He then asked if any Board Member had any questions with regard to the Consent Calendar. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to approve the Consent Calendar, Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. A. Minutes of Previous Meetinqs 1. Regular Meeting 02-08-2017 2. Executive Session 02-08-2017 3. Work Session 02-16-2017 Board of Trustees 0 Jeff Bird 0 Paul Jenkins 0 Amy Landers 0 Greg Calder0 Chad Dance Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer B. Financial 1. Accounts Pavable a. $10,767,749.49 2. Surplus Items 3. Bus Bids C. Emplovees Conditional Employment Paola Alvarez Michelle Andreasen Josh Argueta Trent Blackburn Amanda Corbett Michelle Cordovero Katherine Crisler Maria Figueroa Lindsay Garner Jana Gerard Leticia Leon Karen Lloyd Judith McClemon Stacy Rackham Kymberly Smith Mowery Tambra Stoltenberg Sandra Vega Nancy Walker 2. Resignations and Terminations Cynthia Castro Marissa Crompton Kenye George Tonya Hansel Abby Hansen Alyssa Herrin Kolton Hodges Makenzie Hodges Jannette LaRose Brayden Longacre Rose Longacre Jonathan Manby Angela McCracken Tornio Nelson Nikkia Spaulding Nida Thompson Julie Tullis Bryan Walker Tamara Waters Stephanie Wellard 3. Retirements Transportation Child Nutrition Federal Programs Maintenance Ucon Elementary Child Nutrition District Office Federal Programs Child Nutrition Mountain Valley Elementary Summit Hills Elementary Discovery Elementary Special Services Summit Hills Elementary District Office Child Nutation Federal Programs Transportation Maintenance Hillcrest High School Hillcrest High School Mountain Valley Elementary Discovery Elementary Rocky Mountain Middle School Transportation Transportation Transportation Child Nutrition Child Nutrition Sandcreek Middle School Fairview Elementary Summit Hills Mountain Valley Elementary Summit Hills Hillcrest High School Hillcrest High School Child Nutrition Hillcrest High School Bus Aide Cook ESL Para Head Custodian Title One Para Cook Substitute Placement Clerk ESL Para Cook Elementary Media Para Playground Assistant Computer Lab Para LPN Playground Assistant HR Records Clerk Cook ESL Para Bus Aide Custodian Teacher Cheer Advisor Teacher Computer Lab Para Teacher Bus Mechanic Bus Driver Bus Driver Dishwasher Cook Assistant Track Coach Computer Lab Para Playground Assistant Playground Assistant Playground Assistant Teacher Career Advisor Cook Cheer Advisor 21712017 31812017 211512017 212112017 2/6/2017 212112017 212212017 21612017 21712017 2/21/2017 212412017 212312017 3113/2017 2/1412017 212712017 31812017 2/2412017 21812017 211012017 61512017 212812017 615/2017 21812017 61512017 311012017 31312017 211512017 31312017 1/1012017 61312016 3110/2017 211012017 311012017 216/2017 6/512017 31312017 113112017 212812017 Sharyn Curtis Sandcreek Middle School Teacher 6/5/2017 Carolyn Depperschmidt Mountain Valley Elementary Teacher 61512017 Mary Flegel Bonneville High School Teacher 61512017 Evelyn Freeman Hillcrest High School Teacher 61512017 Richard Gardner Hillcrest High School Teacher/ Athletic Director 6/512017 Ronald Killian Maintenance Kim Perry Rocky Mountain Middle School 4. Transfers Wilson Transfe rs: From: Jessica Baksis Title One Para at Federal Programs Rob Blaylock Technician at Technology Department Carmen Cisneros Connell Cook at Bonneville High School Trista Koontz Bus Aide at Transportation Department Christie Mason Title One Para/Falls Valley Elementary Rhonda Thornton Cook at Rocky Mountain Middle School 5. Stipend Assignments Brady Belliston Emily Ward Rebecca Webb Keisha Wilson 6. Requests for Leave D. Students 1. Alternate Graduation Requests 2. Club Requests Bonneville High School Sandcreek Middle School Sandcreek Middle School Bonneville High School a. HHS - Idaho Falls Composite Mountain Bike Club 3. Trip Requests Custodian 5131/2017 Detention Aide 612/2017 To: Administrative Assistant at Federal Programs Junior Network Technician at Technology Dept. Cook at Rocky Mountain Middle School Lunch Duty Aide at Sandcreek Middle School Assistant Secretary at Falls Valley Elementary Cook at Ucon Elementary Head JV Softball Coach 2127/2017 Assistant Track Coach 213/2017 Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 911/2017 Assistant Softball Coach 212712017 a. SCMSIRMMS - National History Day - Boise, ID from 04-14-2017 to 04-15-2017 b. BHS - HOSA - Boise, I D from 4-5-2017 to 4-8-2017 c. BHS & HHS - Debate Nationals - Birmingham, AL from 6-17-2017 to 6-24-2017 4. Temporary Suspensions 5. Ratifv Expulsion Without a Hearinq VIII. Teacher Recognition A. Idaho Middle Level Association Region 6 Educator of the Year - Jason Lords Chairman Bird invited Jason Lords, RMMS Principal to introduce Leslie Egbert, recipient of the Idaho Middle Level Association Region 6 Educator of the Year. Mr. Lords was pleased to present Leslie Egbert, a great teacher from Rocky Mountain Middle School. She is a team leader and both students and administration admire and respect her. Mrs. Egbert expressed her appreciation for working with such wonderful staff and administration. She also informed the Board that Principal Jason Lords was chosen as the Idaho Middle Level Association Educator of the Year for the State of Idaholl 1. Leslie Egbert, Rocky Mountain Middle School IX. Staff Recognition A. Laser Fiche Award - Scott Woolstenhulme Chairman Bird invited Scott Woolstenhulme to introduce David Covert, recipient of the Laser Fiche Award. Mr. Woolstenhulme informed the Board that 4-5 years ago the District bought the Laser Fiche software for the purpose of becoming a paperless organization. David Covert was given the responsibility to learn how to use it efficiently. Laser Fiche is used primarily for scanning, and recently Mr. Covert has created over 100 forms with the software. This international award recognizes Mr. Covert for his inventive uses of Laser Fiche software. 1. David Covert, Network Administrator X. Public Input Pursuant to Board Policy #1550 Public Particibation in Board Meetinas Public Input shall be held to a maximum of 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, but may direct the Superintendent to consider such an item at a subsequent meeting. Drew Pendlebury, 20101rene, Idaho Falls, ID — Mr. Pendlebury encouraged the Board to allow the funding to support high school swimming that is now sanctioned by Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA). Stan Pendlebury, 2010 Irene, Idaho Falls, ID - Stan is a current high school athlete, excited for the opportunity to swim for his school. It is important to be with his friends on school teams. Swimming allows self-improvement and gives students a greater love for the sport. He encouraged the Board to approve high school swimming. Glenn Roth, 3400 Sparrow Hawk, Ammon, ID — Mr. Roth currently handles the certification for swim officials here in the area for club teams. Many officials volunteer their time to work at school meets. He looks forward to continue working with high school swimmers. The clubs team coaches are also supportive of swimming sanction. XI. New Business A. Career Ladder - Scott Woolstenhulme Chairman Bird invitee Scott Woolstenhulme to present information on the Career Ladder. Mr. Woolstenhulme informed the Board that the Career Ladder is the method of paying our certified staff: administrative, instructional and pupil services. The key points of the Idaho Career Ladder model are: • Defines salary allocation (how the state funds teachers) to districts; it is not compensation to teachers • Eliminates advancement based on education • Reduces advancement based on experience • Increases allocations for starting teachers • Decreases allocations for most advanced teachers • Freezes allocation for teachers who do not meet performance criteria. B. Bonneville School District Master Teacher Premium Plan - Scott Woolstenhulme Chairman Bird invitee Scott Woolstenhulme to present information on the District Master Teacher Premium Plan. Mr. Woolstenhulme explained the Master Teacher Premiums and the criteria and qualifications as: • $4,000 premium for instructional staff who meet the plan requirements • This is compensation, not allocation • Awarded for three consecutive years • Requalification is required every three years • At least eight years of teaching experience • Demonstrate "mastery of instructional techniques" • Majority of teacher's students must meet measurable student achievement • School district may develop their own plans or use the state's plan Five domains of effective instruction include 1. Classroom management 2. Instructional delivery 3. Student interactions 4. Instructional planning 5. Professional growth and leadership Chairman Bird asked for a motion to approve the Bonneville School District Master Teacher Premium Plan as presented and to move it forward to the state for approval. MOTION: Paul Jenkins made the motion approve the Bonneville School District Master Teacher Premium Plan for state approval. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. C. Proposed Policv for 30 -day Review (first readinq) - Marjean McConnell Chairman Bird invited Marjean McConnell to present policy for 30 day review. Ms. McConnell stated that these policies are ready for public input and asked for approval to go out for 30 day review. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to post the policies presented for 30 -day review. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. 1. 2428 Parental Rights 2. 2750 Academic Honors 3. 3000 Entrance Age 4. 3002 Birth Certificate 5. 3004 Immunization Requirements 6. 4112 Uniform Grievance 7. 5400 Sick Leave 8. 5465 Workers' Compensation Benefits 9. 5660 Shared -Time Teaching Positions 10. 9215 Acquisition Disposal and Exchange of School Property D. Hillcrest High School Principal Recommendation - Dr. Charles Shackett Chairman Bird invited Superintendent Shackett to present Hillcrest High School Principal Recommendation to the Board. Dr. Shackett reminded the Board that Doug McLaren, current principal at Hillcrest HS will be the new principal at Thunder Ridge HS. The District received 12 applications for the new principal at Hillcrest HS from four different states. Dr. Shackett recommends Scott Miller to be the next principal at Hillcrest HS. Mr. Miller has previously been principal at Hillcrest HS, Skyline HS, Rocky Mountain MS, and is currently as principal for Idaho Virtual Academy. Chairman Bird then asked for a motion to approve Hillcrest High School Principal recommendation, Scott Miller, as presented. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to approve Scott Miller as the Hillcrest High School principal as recommended. Paul Jenkins seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XII. Old Business A. IHSAA High School Swimminq Chairman Bird invited Heath Jackson to review the discussion on the IHSAA High School swimming as it was presented by Doug McLaren in the last work session. Mr. Jackson stated that IHSAA has now sanctioned high school swimming and recommends moving forward with approving the sport for Bonneville Joint School District 93. Swimming will be a 4A and 5A sport for both girls and boys. IHSAA will work with the school districts in finding suitable facilities for practices and competitions. Chairman Bird asked for a motion to approve High School Swimming for Bonneville Joint School District 93. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to approve High School Swimming for Bonneville Joint School District 93. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XIII. Committee, Curriculum, and Administrative Reports A. Hiah School Construction Report — John Pymm, Director of Maintenance and Operations Chairman Bird invited John Pymm to give Thunder Ridge HS Construction update. Mr. Pymm commented that Thunder Ridge HS project in progressing well, even with the weather and has reached 100 construction workers! The decking around the auditorium.is complete and the roof is scheduled for next week. Intensive interior framework has started and HVAC systems and interior plumbing underway, Outside wall board has been placed up to the second floor. The concrete has been poured in the cafeteria area. The balcony decking is complete and preparations for the auditorium floor are being completed. The office and media center areas are framed and concrete will be poured next week. The CMU blocks are being laid around the gymnasium. It's an amazing site!! B. Report on the State of the District - Deputy Brad Miller, D.A.R.E Officer Chairman Bird invited Deputy Brad Miller to present his report on the D.A.R.E. program in the District. Deputy Miller expressed his appreciation for being able to inform the Board on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, aka D.A.R.E. D.A.R.E, has joined forces with keepin it REAL, a curriculum program which teaches children life skills, such as social, emotional, cognitive, and substance refusal skills and provide children with accurate information. Curriculum can be developed per school. Currently the D.A. R.E. program is presented to the 51� grade students in the District. Resources are not available for the middle school program; the 7th grade health curriculum has a section on drug abuse. C. Proposed Policv for Initial Consideration - Marjean McConnell Chairman Bird invited Marjean McConnell to present policies for initial consideration. 1. 5412 Jury Duty D. Procedure and Form Change Notification Chairman Bird invited Marjean McConnell to present changes to procedures and forms. 1. 2750 Academic Honors Procedures XIV. Call for Aqenda Items for Upcomina Meetinqs Chairman Bird asked for any agenda items for upcoming meetings. There were no suggested items. A. Community Meeting: Elementary School Discussion - Thursday, March 16, 2017 - Rocky Mountain MS Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. B. Spring Break - March 20-24, 2017 - No School C. Work Session - Hillcrest HS Student Council - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - Hillcrest High School 2:30 p.m. D. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. E. Work Session - Bonneville HS Student Council - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - Bonneville HS -11:30 a.m. F. Work Session - Lincoln HS Student Council - Friday, April 28, 2017 - Lincoln HS -12:30 p.m. XV. Executive Session A. Chairman Jeff Bird stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 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. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. The Board entered Executive Session at 8:39 p.m. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Greg Calder seconded. The roll call vote was: XVI. Roll Call Vote Jeff Bird yes Paul Jenkins yes Amy Landers yes Greg Calder yes Chad Dance yes XVII. Items of Discussion XVIII Move Back Into Open Meeting . Chairman Bird asked for a motion to move back into Open Meeting at 9:11 p.m. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to move back into open session. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XIX. Motions from Executive Session A. Employee G2017 Decision MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion release G2017 from their contract starting on May 1, 2017. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. B. Employee H2017 Decision MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to approve leave without pay for H2017 as requested. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. C. Employee 12017 Decision MOTION: Paul Jenkins made the motion to place employee 12017 on probation. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. D. Employee J2016 Decision MOTION: Chad Dance made the motion to grant leave without pay for J2017. Greg Calder seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XX. Adiournment Chairman Bird Asked for a motion to adjourn at 9:13 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to adjourn. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. APPROVED: (� / Chairman ATTESTED; 111W / 441-4� ) Clerk Date: `J//7/(t'?