HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-2018 Minutes Special Meeting-Executive SessionDr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Assistant Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Paul Jenkins Amy Landers Chad Dance Greg Calder Scott Lynch
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Special Meeting/Executive Session March 7, 2018 6:00 PM District Office I. Call to Order Chairman Paul Jenkins called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. He welcomed Attorney Doug Nelson to the meeting.
II.Roll CallAmy Landers presentChad Dance presentGreg Calder presentScott Lynch presentPaul Jenkins present
III.Executive SessionA. Chairman Jenkins 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.
MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Greg Calder seconded. The roll call vote was:
IV.Roll Call VoteAmy Landers yesChad Dance yesGreg Calder yesScott Lynch yesPaul Jenkins yes
V. Superintendent Evaluation Chairman Jenkins welcomed Attorney Doug Nelson, from Nelson Hall Parry Tucker, LLC. Chairman Jenkins confirmed that the required superintendent evaluation had been completed accordingly to board policy; Dr. Shackett had received a proficient rating on his evaluation. Mr. Nelson provided counl to the Board on the roles of the superintendent and the board, the timeframe of the renewal and legalities of the superintendent’s contract, and possible revision of the evaluation process. Discussion revolved around articulating a letter to Superintendent Shackett from the Board recapping their concerns as it relates to his relationship and accountability to the Board, and the extension of his contract. The superintendent’s/administration’s role is to exchange information openly and productively and bring a recommendation to the Board and then to support the Board’s final decision. Their role is not to deliberate on an issue or to proclaim a decision before the Board has had sufficient time to engage in long and careful consideration and study of the issue. Mr. Nelson stated that the Board is elected and the superintendent is hired.
VI.Move Back Into Open Meeting
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to move back into open session. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion carried.
VII.Adjournment
Chairman Jenkins asked for a motion to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. MOTION: Amy Landers moved to adjourn. Chad Dance seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion carried. APPROVED: _________________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _________________________________________ Clerk Date: ________________________________