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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-2020 Minutes Special Meeting-Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 557-6800  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Amy Landers  Chad Dance  Greg Calder  Paul Jenkins  Scott Lynch Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Special Meeting/Executive Session January 22, 2020 11:30 AM FLITTE Program, 2125 Monticello Dr., Idaho Falls I. Call to Order Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. II. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder present Paul Jenkins present Scott Lynch present Amy Landers present III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Others in attendance were 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, D93News Samantha Williams, Food Services Supervisor Heather Plain, FLITTE Administration Heather Gerard and Robin Manship and students Tony Barrera, Kylee Worrell, Anthony Valdez, Kyle Johnson, Luis Diosdado, Uatime Leilua, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. Chairman Landers expressed the Board’s appreciation to Heather Gerard, Robin Manship and the FLITTE program for hosting the meeting today. IV. Action Items A. Approve/Amend the Agenda MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. B. Trip Request 1. BHS - Wrestling - Boise, ID from 01-24-2020 to 01-25-2020 MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve Bonneville HS Wrestling trip request for 1-24-2020. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. V. Items for Discussion A. Hillcrest Softball Field - Scott Miller, Hillcrest HS Principal Chairman Landers invited Hillcrest Principal Scott Miller to present information relating to the softball field. Mr. Miller informed the Board that Liberty Homes, a local business, has donated man-hours, materials and equipment to the Hillcrest softball field. The work has included new dugouts, hillside seating, new fencing along roadway, brick and masonry work, sound system, etc. Coach Stocking and the Hillcrest administration recommend to the Board to name the softball field, “Hillcrest Softball at Liberty Field”. Local business have contributed all monies used to make these renovations; the school is not asking for District funding. Further information will be presented in the February 12, 2020 regular meeting. Mr. Miller also briefly discussed other facility improvement plans using private funding. B. Proposed Boundary Changes - Heath Jackson, Executive Session Chairman Landers invited Heath Jackson to review proposed boundary changes and to recap from both public input meetings. Feedback from public meetings and discussion included State requirement for schools to submit improvement plans, District goals, readiness factors, affordable preschool, school challenges, student achievement, school reputation and culture, competitive salaries, principal autonomy, student teacher partnerships with local universities, collaboration days, safety of students near busy city streets, etc. Mr. Jackson presented an Alternative plan for boundary changes: Cloverdale, Bridgewater, Discovery (Lincoln Townsite/Michelle Street), Mt. Valley, Rimrock, and Woodland Hills would continue with recommendation of Proposal 1; all other schools will have minor or no boundary changes. Other discussion included moving the GATE Program to Falls Valley, temporarily moving 6th grades to the middle schools after Black Canyon opens until new elementary can be built, and future bonding, etc. Mr. Jackson shared with the Board the City of Ammon’s developing subdivisions for 2020. C. Food Service Over Charges - Guy Wangsgard, CFO; Heather Plain, Child Nutrition Supervisor Chairman Landers invited Heather Plain to update the Board about Child Nutrition meal charges. Ms. Plain expressed her appreciation to the Board in their support of this matter. She stated the policy is under revision and changes will take place starting next school year. Laser Fiche software can handle these balances once removed from the child nutrition database. It will auto generate letters to notify parents and be able to add and subtract from the balances when payments have been made or additional charges need to be added. When the $50 limit is reached, Laser Fiche will send information to Bonneville Collections. VI. Board Training A. Upcoming Training Events 1. Day on the Hill - February 17-18, 2020 Boise, ID 2. National School Board Association (NSBA) - April 4-6, 2020 - Chicago, IL 3. Law Seminar - April 20-21, 2020 - Boise, ID 4. Board Retreat – Scheduled for July 13-14, 2020 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. in the District office. VII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Levy discussion February 19, 2020 Work Session A. Work Session - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - District Board Room - 5:00 p.m. B. Executive Session - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - District Office - 6:30 p.m. C. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. D. President's Day - Monday, February 17, 2020 - No School E. Day on the Hill - February 17-18, 2020 - Boise, ID F. Work Session - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - District Board Room - 11:30 a.m. G. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. VIII. Action Items A. Executive Session 1. Chairman Landers stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation of an employee or staff member. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Chad Dance seconded. The roll call vote was: B. Roll Call Vote Chad Dance yes Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins excused Scott Lynch yes Amy Landers yes The Board entered Executive Session at 2:07 p.m. IX. Discussion A. Superintendent Evaluation The Board discussed the method of evaluation and scheduling of future meetings. The superintendent evaluation is due by February 29, 2020. X. Action Item: Motion to Move into Open Session MOTION: Greg Calder moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. XI. Adjournment Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 2:25 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________