HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-2019 Minutes Special MeetingDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Paul Jenkins Amy Landers Chad Dance Greg Calder Scott Lynch
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Special Meeting August 28, 2019 11:30 AM District Board Room 3497 N Ammon Rd, Idaho falls, ID I. Call to Order Chairman Paul Jenkins called the meeting to order at 11:42 a.m. II. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder present Scott Lynch present Paul Jenkins present Amy Landers present III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Executive Director of Instruction & Learning Jason Lords, Executive Director of Planning & Personnel Heath Jackson, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Director of Secondary Special Education and Federal Programs Julian Duffey, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, D93News Samantha Williams, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. IV. Approve/Amend Agenda MOTION: Amy Landers moved to approve the Agenda. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. V. Items for Discussion A. August 2019 Bond Election Review Chairman Jenkins opened discussion on August 2019 Bond Election results. Dr. Woolstenhulme concluded a clear message from patrons was sent that they were not interested in another bond and that the District would need to look at other options to solve the concerns at this time. Lack of community support is related to increased home value assessments, metered water (Ammon residents), line item consolidation, frustration with other District decisions/administration, lack of advocating for bond, misinformed voters, lack of passion for bond, confusing resolution language, etc. A survey proposal to gather input from parents, students, and community was considered. B. Black Canyon MS Mascot Selection Process - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Jenkins invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to review Black Canyon mascot selection process. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated that naming the mascot is not in board policy. A committee consisting of the high school athletic directors, assistant principals, and parents from current high school attendance areas will be formed. This committee will meet, discuss and recommend mascot names to the Board at the September 11, 2019 meeting. C. Boundary Changes - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Jenkins invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present proposed boundary changes. Dr. Woolstenhulme informed the Board of new homes in the foothills area with school-age students. Students are transported to Mountain Valley Elementary from the foothills and the elementary is concerned with its increased enrollment. Boundaries are set to help families with enrollment. When boundary changes in this area occur during this school year, students will be permitted to stay in the school they are currently enrolled in. Middle school enrollment between Rocky Mountain MS and Sandcreek MS is not balanced. Administration is looking at moving the Sandcreek boundary line north from First Street to Lincoln; thus, all Sandcreek MS students will attend Thunder Ridge HS.
D. Leadership Premium Plan - Heath Jackson, Executive Director Chairman Jenkins invited Heath Jackson to review Leadership Premium Plans. Mr. Jackson explained that Leadership Premiums are not a negotiated item. A committee reviewed the proposed plan; the plan is based on the number of students and certified FTE positions at each school that determines the allotment of funds used for Leadership Premiums. Leadership Premium Plans are due from the committee by October 1, 2019 for approval by the Board. Funding will also be set aside for hard-to-fill positions. VI. Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed below. A. Emergency Levy & Property Tax Certification - Guy Wangsgard, CFO Chairman Jenkins invited Guy Wangsgard to present Levy and Tax information. Mr. Wangsgard stated that the 2019-2020 budget approved by the Board in June 2019 included the estimated emergency levy. The Emergency Levy is calculated using average daily attendance figures, and is capped by state statute at .0006 times the September 2019 taxable market value. Final market values are expected from the county early next week. He requested that the Board approve the target rate of 5.798 and to allow the administration to adjust the emergency levy and bond amounts when all the information was received to achieve the target rate. MOTION: Greg Calder approved the target rate of 5.798 and to allow District Administration to adjust the Emergency Levy and bond amounts appropriately to achieve that rate. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. VII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Follow up with discussion topics, including Leadership premiums, elementary boundary changes, and middle school mascot selection. A. Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2019 - No School B. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - District Office - 7:00 p.m. C. Region 6 Meeting - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - Jefferson School District Office, 3850 E 300 N, Rigby, ID - 6:00 p.m. D. Work Session - Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - Hillview Elementary, 3075 Teton, Ammon, ID 83406 - 11:30 a.m. E. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - District Office - 7:00 p.m. VIII. Adjournment Chairman Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________