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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2019 Minutes Regular MeetingDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 529-0104  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Paul Jenkins  Amy Landers  Chad Dance  Greg Calder  Scott Lynch Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Regular Meeting November 13, 2019 7:00 PM District Board Room I. Pledge of Allegiance led by Amy Landers. II. Prayer offered by Greg Calder. III. Call to Order Vice Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. IV. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder present Scott Lynch present Paul Jenkins excused Amy Landers present V. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors 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 Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Director of Elementary Special Education and Federal Programs Rex Miller, D93News Samantha Williams, Principals Scott Miller, Doug McLaren, Levi Owen, Kent Sawyer, Assistant Principals Ben Parker and Trent Dabell, Athletic Directors Cody Jackson and Tyler Johnson , Bonneville High School Girls Soccer, Girls Cross Country, 4A State Volleyball Champs, Thunder Ridge 5A State Volleyball Champs, Rocky Mtn. National History Day Team, Karianne Perrenoud, Jami McLing, Jessica Baksis, Julie Briggs, Jodi Barnes, Camille Myers, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. She 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. Due to their sensitive nature, comments or complaints about personnel or individual students will only be heard in Executive Session (Idaho Code § 74-206(b)). VI. Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed below. A. Amend/Approve the Agenda MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve the Agenda. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Vice Chairman Landers stated that at the conclusion of this meeting the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation or dismissal of an employee or staff member. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter into executive session for the reasons stated. Scott Lynch seconded. The roll call vote was: Roll Call Vote Chad Dance yes Greg Calder yes Scott Lynch yes Paul Jenkins excused Amy Landers yes C. Consent Calendar Vice Chairman Landers asked if any Board Member would like to remove any item from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Agenda. Hearing none, she asked if any Board Member had any questions with regard to the Consent Calendar. She then asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings a. Minutes Regular Meeting 10-09-2019 b. Minutes Executive Session 10-09-2019 c. Minutes Work Session 10-23-2019 2. Financial a. Accounts Payable 1) $9,629,428.76 b. Capital Construction Projects Report c. Surplus Items d. Bids 1) TRHS Landscape and Sprinkler System, Baseball Complex 3. Employees a. Conditional Employment b. Release from Contract c. Resignations and Terminations d. Retirements e. Transfers f. Stipends g. Requests for Leave 4. District Parent Involvement Plan 5. Students a. Early Graduation Requests 1) Bonneville High School b. Club Requests 1) Sandcreek Middle School c. Trip Requests 1) TRHS - Debate - Twin Falls, ID from 12-13-2019 to 12-14-2019 2) TRHS - Cheer - Murray, UT from 12-6-2019 to 12-07-2019 3) TRHS - Debate - Boise, ID from 03-12-2020 to 03-14-2020 4) TRHS - Speech - Coeur d'Alene, ID from 04-16-2020 to 04-19-2020 5) TRHS - Debate - Nampa, ID from 12-06-2019 to 12-07-2019 6) SCMS - Cheer Team - Meridian, ID from 02-21-2020 to 02-22-2020 7) BHS - Debate Team - Twin Falls, ID from 12-13-2019 to 12-14-2019 8) HHS - Debate - Nampa, ID from 12-06-2019 to 12-07-2019 d. Temporary Suspensions 6. Curriculum VII. District Recognition - Hummel Architects Vice Chairman Landers invited Ed Daniels and Jake Rivard from Hummel Architects to present the American School & University Magazine School Design Award focusing on the common areas in the new Thunder Ridge High School. Hummel Architects designs helped to build the school on an aggressive two-year schedule. Dr. Woolstenhulme expressed his appreciation for their hard work and flexibility. VIII. Student Recognition A. National History Day Competition - Rona Johnson, Rocky Mountain MS Vice Chairman Landers invited Rona Johnson and Principal Kent Sawyer to present three students who attended the National History Day competition in Washington D.C. this past summer. The students presented a ten-minute documentary film on the Titanic. 1. Alaina Perrenoud 2. Danielle McLing 3. Garrett Steffen B. 4A State Volleyball 2019 Champions - Bonneville High School: Levi Owen, Tyler Johnson Vice Chairman Landers invited Principal Levi Owen and Athletic Director Tyler Johnson to present BHS 4A Volleyball team. Mr. Owen stated that going to state was a goal from the start of the season. Coach Drew Johnson expressed that great support from the parents, dedicated teamwork, and sportsmanship earned this state title. Over the last fourteen years, Bonneville Bee Volleyball has won ten state titles. Good memories. 1. IHSAA 4A Volleyball Sportsmanship Award Vice Chairman Landers invited Scott Woolstenhulme to present Sportsmanship Award. Bonneville Bees Volleyball team exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship and a role model for all teams to aspire. C. 5A State Volleyball 2019 Champions - Thunder Ridge HS: Doug McLaren, Cody Jackson Vice Chairman Landers invited Principal Doug McLaren and Athletic Director Cody Jackson to present TRHS 5A Volleyball team. Mr. McLaren noted the parents were helpful and supportive. Coach Keisha Fisher stated all girls wanted to participate and started with summer practices, working on skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. It was a fun season. D. Academic Scholar State 2019 Champions - Bonneville High School: Levi Owen, Tyler Johnson Vice Chairman Landers invited Principal Levi Owen to present Academic Scholars. 1.Girls Soccer Scholars - Coach Amy Feik Coach Amy Feik’s team will accept nothing below a D – that shows when the team is on the road and the girls take that goal seriously. She is proud of her team! 2. Girls Cross Country Scholars - Coach Julie Anderson Coach Anderson’s team motto is “No F’s on the Team!” and it paid off with the girls earing this award. She stated that freshman Alivia Johnson came in second at the state meet. She will be the one to watch over the next few years. IX. Public Input: Pursuant to Board Policy #4105 Public Participation in Board Meetings 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. Camille Myers: Ms. Myers stated that District policy and school policies on cheating are different: District policy states cheating is prohibited; whereas Hillcrest HS policy states it is under the teacher discretion. Vice Chairman Landers asked Superintendent Woolstenhulme to follow up on this practice. X. Administrative Reports/Information Items A. Report on the State of the District - Early Literacy Initiative by Julie Briggs & Jodi Barnes Vice Chairman Landers invited Julie Briggs and Jodi Barnes to give report on the District. The district has implemented a new preschool initiative to help increase kindergarten readiness. Superintendent Woolstenhulme shared that our students are coming to kindergarten less prepared every year. Julie Briggs discussed the importance of early learning and literacy and that a child’s family members are their first teachers. The district will be sending a monthly newsletter with literacy activities, book suggestions, and technological resources to give families ideas on how to incorporate learning into the everyday moments they share with their child. Jodi Barnes shared information on how the program was distributed, and the data on the first month’s newsletter that was distributed to 258 families this week. B. Emergency Closure Plan - Dr. Woolstenhulme Vice Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present Emergency Closure Plan. Transportation Supervisor Michael Graham prepared the presentation on emergency closure planning moving forward. Main reason for an emergency closure affecting transportation routes are weather, building mechanical issues, or a safety threat. Weather conditions are scouted very early in the morning by three tier teams throughout the district. The decision to for the school day is made by 5:45 a.m., before the first busses leave the lot. Decisions communicated through the website, Facebook, local news stations, Power School, email, text messages, etc. A delayed start to school would not include Kindergarten classes; if school is cancelled for part of the district, then it is best to be cancelled for the whole district. District offices will remain open and school secretaries will report to work as required by the school principal. Inside recess will be held when outside temperatures are five (5) degrees or below. D. Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration 1. 3010 Open Enrollment Vice Chairman Landers invited Jason Lords to present policy 3010. Mr. Lords stated this policy’s revision includes current practice and a new section detailing revoking or denying an open enrollment, stating that the academic performance important in decision. 2. 6317 Evaluation of Building Administrators Vice Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present policy 6317. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated this policy is in line with PLC program. Most of the changes posted in the procedure align with changes in State Rules that govern certified and principal evaluations. Principals evaluated on a rating system and a management check list. There are eleven (11) expectations, still in draft form. E. Notification of Changes to Policy, Procedures or Forms Vice Chairman Landers invited Jason Lords to present information notification of changes. 1. 1500 Board Meetings 2. 1500P Board Meetings Procedures 3. 3004F3 Immunization Letter to Parents XI. Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed below. A. Proposed Policy for 30-Day Review - Dr. Woolstenhulme Vice Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present policy 1260 for 30-day review. This policy has minor verbiage revisions. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to post the policy presented for 30-day review. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. 1260 Authorization of Signatures B. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption (second reading) Vice Chairman Landers invited Jason Lords to present policy 3106 for final adoption. Mr. Lords has met with principals in a Q&A session relating to this policy. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the policies presented for final adoption. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 1. 3106 Therapy Dogs 2. 3106F1 Therapy Dog Information for Building C. Revised 2020-2021 District Calendar - Dr. Woolstenhulme Vice Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present revised 2020-2021 District Calendars. A survey showed that the majority of responses selected the traditional calendar format – starting school the week prior to Labor Day and ending a week after Memorial Day. The administration recommends the District 2020-2021 Calendar to start on August 31, 2020 for the next school year. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve revised 2020-2021 District Calendar with the start date of August 31, 2020. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Black Canyon MS Mascot - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme Vice Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present survey results for Black Canyon MS Mascot. Overall, survey results showed this outcome: 25% Storm, 39% Spartans, 35% Olympians. However, the students’ only results showed 42% for the Olympians. This was also the recommendation of the committee. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve Olympians as the Black Canyon mascot. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. XII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Dr. Woolstenhulme gave each school board member the book titled On Your Mark by Thomas Guskey and encouraged the board to read the introduction and first chapter for the work session held next week. Boundary committee reports for the next work session A. Work Session - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Mountain Valley Elementary - 11:30 a.m. B. Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29, 2019 - No School C. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. D. Work Session - Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - District Board Room - 11:30 a.m. E. Christmas Winter Break - December 23, 2019 - January 3, 2020 - No School F. Annual Meeting - January 8, 2020 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Landers recessed the meeting at 8:39 p.m. to move into Executive Session. XIV. Discussion Employees XV. Action Items: A. Motion to Move into Open Session MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Employee KK2019 Decision MOTION: Chad Dance moved release Employee KK2019 from probation. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Employee C2020 Decision MOTION: Chad Dance moved approve release of contract for Employee C2020 contingent on suitable replacement. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Employee D2020 Decision No motion E. Employee E2020 Decision MOTION: Chad Dance moved to place Employee E2020 on probation through 4-1-2020. Greg Calder seconded. Discussion included advice from District legal counsel and review of policy. Motion carried by voice vote. XVI. Adjournment Vice Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 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