HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2019 Minutes Special Meeting_Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, 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
December 18, 2019
11:30 AM
District Board Room.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Paul Jenkins called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
II.Roll Call
Amy Landers present
Chad Dance present
Greg Calder present
Scott Lynch present
Paul Jenkins present
III.Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed
below.
A. Approve/Amend the Agenda
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Agenda. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried.
IV.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
Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Director of Secondary Special
Education and Federal Programs Julian Duffey, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, Admin Assistant
Samantha Williams, Elementary Principals Steve Cziep and Tina Orme, Thunder Ridge Assistant Principals Trent Dabell and
Zac Lords, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen.
V. Items for Discussion
A. Black Canyon Mascot Design Review - John Pymm, Director
Chairman Jenkins invited John Pymm to present Black Canyon mascot designs. Spartans and Storm were top in last survey.
One design presented for the mascot “Storm” was created by a student. The Board will take action on this selection at the
January 2020 board meeting.
B. Proposed Boundary Changes - Heath Jackson, Executive Director
Chairman Jenkins invited Heath Jackson to present information on proposed boundary changes. Mr. Jackson reviewed the
priorities with the Board and presented two different proposed boundary change options. Key items included growth and
development continues in the north and south areas of the district; as growth continues, boundary changes will continue;
overcrowding is inevitable; the effect of open enrollment on school enrollment numbers; placement or removal of modulars
throughout the district; classroom capacity; Special Education classrooms per school; the need for new school buildings; aligning
high schools with elementary schools is not always possible, etc. The Board will refine the options in the January 2020 meeting
and schedule public input community meetings for Thursday, January 9th and Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Place and time to be
determined.
C. "On Your Mark" Grading Discussion - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
Chairman Jenkins invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to lead the book discussion. Key discussion topics were traditional grading vs.
change; defining what the grading scale of 1-4 translates into a percentage and how it then is calculated in PowerSchool and
how it is reviewed by colleges; standardized grading; revision of grading policy; variables vs. best practices; how revising the
grading policy would affect other policies, i.e., student discipline and attendance; and late work and extra credit, etc. Moving
forward would include policy revision and organizing a committee.
VI.Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
Boundary discussion – January 8th
Black Canyon mascot – January 8th
Communication audit – January 22nd work session
A. Holiday Break - December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 - No School
B. Annual Meeting - January 8, 2020 - District Office Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
C. Work Session - January 22, 2020 - FLITTE Program - 11:30 a.m.
D. Regular Meeting - February 12, 2020 - District Board room - 7:00 p.m.
VII. Board Information - Chairman Paul Jenkins
Chairman Paul Jenkins expressed his gratitude for the opportunity of serving as chairman and vice chairman over two different
terms on the board. He expressed his gratitude for those he has worked with and looks forward to continue his service as a
trustee
VIII. Action Items
A. Executive Session – Chairman Jenkins stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho
Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the disciplining of public school students. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as
permitted by law.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Amy Landers seconded. The roll call vote
was:
B. Roll Call Vote
Amy Landers yes
Chad Dance yes
Greg Calder yes
Scott Lynch yes
Paul Jenkinsyes
The board moved into Executive Session at 1:50 p.m.
IX. Discussion Items
A. Student 20-H
Discussion from 1:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Assistant Trent Dabell recommended to expel Student 20-H and to readmit Student 20-H
to Thunder Ridge HS for one year.
B. Student 20-J
Discussion from 1:50 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. Assistant Zac Lords recommended to expel Student 20-J and to readmit Student 20-J to
Thunder Ridge HS through graduation.
C. Student 20-K
Discussion from 2:00 p.m. to 2:01 p.m. Student 20-K was suspended only.
X. Action Items
A. Motion to move Back into Open Session MOTION: Greg Calder moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
B. Decision Student 20-H Discipline
MOTION: Greg Calder moved expel Student 2-H for one year and to conditionally readmit Student 20-H to Thunder Ridge HS.
Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried.
A. Decision Student 20-J Discipline
MOTION: Greg Calder moved expel Student 20-J through graduation and to immediately conditionally readmit Student 20-J to
Thunder Ridge HS. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried.
A. Decision Student 20-K Discipline
No action needed.
XI. Adjournment
Chairman Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried.
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Approved: Board Chairman Attest: Board Clerk Date