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Home My WebLink About06-07-2017 Minutes Community Meeting - Special Meeting SCMSN ViL.LE B�(21,�,,T SCHOOL DISTRICT D_ 93 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 (208) 525-4400 + Fax (208) 529-0104 C www.d93schools.org Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Assistant Su perintendent Community Meeting/Special Meeting June 7, 2017 8;00 PM Sandcreek Middle School 2955 E Owen Street, Ammon, ID 83406 I. Call to Order Chairman Jeff Bird called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Chairman Jeff Bird present Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins present Treasurer Amy Landers present Trustee Greg Calder present Trustee Chad Dance present Ill. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Chairman Bird welcomed the patrons and administration to the meeting. Those in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Charles Shackett, Assistant Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Director of Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, Director of Secondary Special Education and Federal Programs Julian Duffey, Community Relations and Commuhic�66ns Phil Campbell, Sandcreek Middle School Assistant Principal Kent Sawyer, Hillcrest High School Principal Doug McLaren and Assistant Principal Ty Salsbery, Bonneville K-8 Principal Shelley Andrus, Scott Miller, Dana Kirkham, Kyle Larsen, Warren Harris, Jeremy Knapp, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. He also reminded those who wished to speak during Public Input to sign in and give any written materials to the Board Cleric. Comments will be limited to three minutes. IV. Overview: Elementary vs. Middle School for August 2017 Bond Chairman Bird invited John Pymm to present information from the Facilities Committee. Mr. Pyrnm explained there are two things to consider moving forward — how current growth is impacting the market value growth and which building options are best to accommodate the growth. There are three scenarios that Facility Committee has explored: Scenario 1 • Leave 6th graders in elementary schools • Build smaller middle schools (1,000 student capacity) • Build now: Elementary with special needs center Scenario 2 • Move 6th graders to middle schools • Build larger middle schools (1,500 student capacity) • Build now: Middle school Scenario 3 • Leave 6th graders in elementary schools for now • Build larger middle schools (1,500 student capacity) • After next middle school is built (about 2021), move in 6th graders Build now: Elementary with special needs center Board of Trustees 0 Jeff Bird 0 Paul Jenkins 0 Amy Landers 0 Greg Calder* Chad Dance Bonneville Joint Schoo' District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Scenario 4 (new) • Bond for both an elementary and a middle school • Good plan to get ahead of growth • Could eliminate modulars at middle schools • Could hinder other needs of district or purchase of land Benefits of building an elementary school with a Special Education center • Administration and all staff would be certified for Special Education • Collaboration and team building • Staffing of center would create support for teachers and students • Create positive parent partnerships • Special programs would be more efficient • Severe needs staff and nurse care localized; crisis team in place • Would open up 8 classrooms in current schools • Least restrictive environment is mandate e Important to include special education students with general education students V, Public Input Highlights: • Parents concerned about the lack of pride in the district's schools. Parent involvement is lacking. Many of the current school buildings need a facelift. • Parents support building a middle school'before an elementary • Rocky Mountain MS is overcrowded; lack of space for lunch • Smaller middle schools better for students • Due to current elementary school capacities and enrollment, elementary school need to be built now • New schools need to be built to support non-traditional instructional programs • New middle school should feed into Thunder Ridge HS • Other maintenance needs and updating of current facilities need to be also.addressed • Planning for the future also needs to include the growth of today VI, Executive Session A. Chairman Bird stated that 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, individual agent or public school student. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. The Board recessed for Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. MOTION: Paul Jenkins made the motion to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Chad Dance seconded. The roll call vote was: VII. Roll Call Vote Jeff Bird yes Paul Jenkins yes Amy Landers yes Greg Calder yes Chad Dance yes The Board entered Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. VIII. Student Discioline - IX. Personnef Items X. Move Back Into Open Meetinq Chairman Bird asked for a motion to move back into Open Meeting at 9:21 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to move back into open session. Paul Jenkins seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XI. Motions from Executive Session A. Student 17-U Discipline MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion expel 17-U without a hearing and to conditionally readmit 17-U to Bonneville High School commencing the 2017-2018 school year. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. B. Employee 12017 Recommendation There was no motion made. C. Employee L2017 Recommendation MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to accept letter of retirement for Employee L2017. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XII. Administrative Transfers and Openings - Dr. Shackett Chairman Bird invited Dr. Shackett to update the Board of upcoming Administrative transfers and changes. He announced that Thomas Kennedy will be the new principal Rocky Mountain Middle School. This change will cause an opening in the Assistant principal position at the middle school. Dr. Shackett informed the Board that Iona Elementary Principal Brady Johnson, is resigning due to a move from the district. He recommended the Board to accept his letter of resignation. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to accept letter of resignation Brady Johnson. Paul Jenkins seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. XIII. Hiah School Construction Update - John Pymm Chairman Bird invited John Pymm to give an update of the high school construction project. Mr. Pymm informed the Board that construction has reached a critical point with the building budget. Many items have been cut"and now the District seeks direction from the Board. Major items under consideration include the concession and restrooms for the football stadium, concessions and restrooms for the baseball field, storage for stadium and sport equipment, and lighting and rigging in the auditorium. It could be difficult to fund any upcoming change.. orders, as well. Mr, Pymm and CFO Guy Wangsgard discussed -possible funding options to cover these projects. :,If, Board directives for Thunder Ridge High School construction are to build stadium concessions and restrooms and complete auditorium LED lighting and rigging. Utilities wiihe in place at the baseball fields to,allow for fiture construction needs, Additional safety items for Falls Valley and other facilities and to rebuild the transportation center could be placed on the August 2017 bond. Any future change orders will be directed by Headwaters and approved by the District and the Board. XIV. Adiournment Chairman Bird asked for a motion to adjourn at 10:28 p•m. MOTION: Greg Calder made the motion to adjourn. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. APPROVED:"" Chairman ATTESTED: lY Clerk Date: