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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-2020 Minutes Regular MeetingDr. 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 Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 7:00 PM District Board Room I. Reconvene from Executive Session II. Pledge of Allegiance led by Amy Landers. III. Prayer offered by Amy Landers. IV. Call to Order Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. V. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder excused Paul Jenkins present Scott Lynch present Amy Landers present VI. 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, Food Services Supervisor Heather Plain, Bonneville HS Assistant Principal Ben Parker, Rocky Mountain MS Assistant Principal Justin Dahlke, Hillcrest Principal Scott Miller, Sandcreek MS Principal Yvonne Thurber, Sandcreek MS Assistant Principal Patti Suiter, Discovery Principal Ken Marlowe, Bikes Against Bullies Jason White, Tom Hunsaker, Megan Dallimore, Lisa Petersen, Erin Barron, Kathy Isom, Morgan Valentine, Natasha Wells, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. Chairman Landers 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, complaints about personnel or an individual student must b e submitted in accordance to Board Policy 4112 Uniform Grievance. Grievance forms (4112F1) are available at the back of the room. VII. 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. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. B. Consent Calendar Chairman Landers asked if any Board Member would like to remove an 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: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings a. Annual Meeting 01-08-2020 b. Public Input Meeting 01-09-2020 c. Public Input Meeting 01-21-2020 d. Special Meeting/Executive Session 01-22-2020 2. Financial a. Accounts Payable 1) $11,238,494.43 b. Capital Construction Projects Report c. Surplus Items 3. Employees a. Conditional Employment b. Resignations and Terminations c. Retirements d. Stipends e. Transfers f. Leave Requests g. Release of Contract 4. Students a. Early Graduation Requests b. Trip Requests 1) HHS - Choir - Nampa, ID from 01-29-2020 to 02-01-2020 2) HHS - Ballroom - UT from 02-21-2020 to 02-22-2020 3) HHS - Ski & Snowboard Club - Sun Valley, ID from 02-28-2020 tom 02-29-2020 4) HHS - Baseball - Boise, ID from 03-25-2020 to 03-28-2020 5) HHS - Track - Boise, ID from 04-03-2020 to 04-04-2020 6) HHS - Track - Boise, ID from 04-17-2020 to 04-18-2020 7) HHS - Scholastic Team - Arlington, VA from 04-21-2020 to 04-28-2020 8) HHS - Tennis - Boise, ID from 04-23-2020 to 04-25-2020 9) TRHS - Cheer Team (State Girls BB game) - Boise, ID from 02-20-2020 to 02-22-2020 10) TRHS - Band (State Girls BB game) - Boise, ID from 02-20-2020 to 02-22-2020 11) TRHS - Student Council - Boise, ID from 02-20-2020 to 02-22-2020 12) TRHS - Speech & Debate - Cambridge, MA from 03-04-2020 to 03-09-2020 13) TRHS - CheerTeam (State Boys BB Game) - Boise, ID from 03-05-2020 to 03-07-2020 14) TRHS - Band (State Boys BB Game) - Boise, ID from 03-05-2020 to 03-07-2020 15) TRHS - Scholastic Team - Washington, D.C. from 04-22-2020 to 04-27-2020 16) BHS - Student Council - Boise, ID from 02-20-2020 to 02-22-2020 17) BHS - Cheer - Boise, ID from 02-21-2020 to 02-22-2020 18) BHS - Hope Squad - Salt Lake City, UT from 03-02-2020 to 03-03-2020 19) BHS - BPA - Boise, ID from 03-12-2020 to 03-14-2020 20) BHS - Baseball - Lehi, UT from 03-25-2020 to 03-25-2020 21) TCHS - Robotics Club Ammon-Knights - Nampa, ID from 03-25-2020 to 03-28-2020 C. Action Items from Executive Session 1. Employee G2020 Decision Moved to Consent Calendar. 2. Employee H2020 Decision MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to lift suspension for employee H2020. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. 3. Employee J2020 Decision 4. Student 20-C Decision MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to lift expulsion for student 20-C. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. 5. Student 20-L Decision MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to expel student 20-L for one year and to conditionally re-admit student 20-L to Bonneville Online HS. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. VIII. 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. Lisa Petersen, 3630 E Lorna Ave: Ms. Petersen stated open communication is important and encouraged the Board to listen to the patrons. Jason White, Rigby, ID: Mr. White is a liaison for Bikers Against Bullies, USA., a non-profit group committed to creating awareness and educating both children and adults on the benefits of living in a society of respect for each other combined with self-empowerment. The group schedules school assemblies, fun and interactive, four days a week. They would like to schedule assemblies in Bonneville Joint School District 93 this coming fall. IX. Administrative Reports/Information Items A. Report on the State of the District 1. Zaharis Elementary & Literacy Conference - Jason Lords, Executive Director Chairman Landers invited Jason Lords to present on the Zarahis Literacy conference. Mr. Lords stated that for several years, the district has had a partnership with Zaharis Literacy program and this year the administrators and teachers from each elementary school attended the conference held in Phoenix. Kathy Isom, 3rd grade teacher from Tiebreaker, and Erin Barron 3rd grade teacher and Morgan Valentine 2nd grade teachers from Discovery shared their experience. Morgan was excited about all the books in the classroom-books everywhere-and literature taught in the classroom! She noted the three uses for books – academic, connection to self and community building. Kathy brought back goals to use this year and goals to implement for next year. She learned there is a vocabulary list for words used on the ISAT test and using those words in her lesson planning now can have an impact on student achievement. Erin learned that using inquiry-based questions could bring excitement to learning and teaching into the classroom and connecting with students by sharing what kids are reading. 2. Mid-Year IRI Progress Report - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present on the IRI report. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated that the legislature has provided funding for professional development. The Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) is used in literacy intervention strategies to grade students’ reading levels. Reading is top priority; data shows student success and aligns with District goals for reading, fluency and comprehension and outcomes are improving. B. Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration 1. 8415 Child Nutrition Meal Charges - Guy Wangsgard, CFO Chairman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard to present policy 8415 Child Nutrition Meal Charges for Initial consideration. C. Notification of Changes to Policy Procedures or Forms 1. 3006F Affidavit of Residency by Third Party - Jason Lords, Executive Director 2. 3600 Student Records - Jason Lords, Executive Director Chairman Landers invited Jason Lords to present changes to policy forms. These forms have been updated to current practice. 3. 6155F2 Certification of Evaluation Meeting with the Superintendent - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present changes form 6155F2 as directed by the Board. C. 2020-2021 District Calendar Deviations - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present information for 2020-2021 District Calendar. He stated there has not been any changes to the key dates. The middle school principals have requested the first day of school to be just for 7th graders allowing them a day to acclimate to the school and their new surroundings similar to the 9th grade day at the high school. Also, PSAT and SAT test days will be for sophomores only. X. 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 (first reading) 1. 1610 Trustee Conflict of Interest - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 2. 3060 Education of Homeless Students - Jason Lords, Executive Director 3. 6155 Superintendent Evaluation - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present policy for 30-day review. He stated these policy revisions reflect current practice and in accordance to Idaho Code. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to post the policies presented for 30-day review. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. B. Emergency Closures - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to define recent Emergency Closures. Dr. Woolstenhulme reviewed the recent snow days, 3.5 days in January and one day in February; PM kindergarten and senior instructional hours are minimal. Using the instructional hours allowed by the state and the four days built into our District calendar, contingency plans are in place if any other emergency closures occur this school year. Solutions such as a full day of class for PM kindergarten the last day of school, seniors graduation as an instructional day, seniors to attend school on testing days, or eliminate early release days in May, etc. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve emergency closures for January and February 2020 as presented and contingency plans, if necessary. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. D. Fairview Principal Recommendation - Dr. Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present recommendation for Fairview Principal. He reviewed the interview process and recommended Justin Dahlke as the new principal at Fairview Elementary. Justin comes with elementary and administration experience. Mr. Dahlke expressed his appreciation for this opportunity. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve Justin Dahlke as Fairview Elementary Principal as recommended. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. E. Commissioning Agent for Black Canyon MS Recommendation - John Pymm, Director Chairman Landers invited John Pymm to present recommendation for Black Canyon MS. Commissioning agents are engineers that inspect plans and ensure no critical errors are made. Six RFQ packets received and reviewed by committee and the top three were interviewed and ranked. Ranking for the engineers was approved for the commissioning agents for Black Canyon MS as 1st - UNVC , 2nd NWSEI, 3rd TBCx. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve ranking of engineers for Commissioning Agent for Black Canyon MS as recommended by Mr. Pymm. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. F. Hillcrest Softball Field - Scott Miller, Principal Chairman Landers invited Scott Miller to present information relating to Hillcrest Softball Field. 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; there was no district money used in the renovations. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to name the softball field “Hillcrest Softball at Liberty Field”. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. G. Proposed Boundary Changes - Heath Jackson, Executive Director Chairman Landers invited Heath Jackson to present Proposed Boundary Changes. Mr. Jackson explained the cut back on the original boundary change proposals and still keeping in mind the main priorities – ease overcrowding schools and using underutilized classrooms as in the initial proposals. The alternate proposal focused on the safety of students crossing busy streets to get to school. There is less shuffling of students and still accomplishes the main priorities. The GATE program in the Telford building will be moving into classrooms at Falls Valley and half of the special education program will be moving from Mountain Valley to Summit Hills. He discussed the moving of modular trailers where needed. Open enrollment deadline will be moved to March 1st for elementary schools and a hiring freeze will be placed until affected elementary schools are staffed. Mr. Jackson reviewed the maps. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve proposed boundary changes as presented and to extend the open enrollment deadline to March 1st for elementary schools. Paul Jenkins seconded. Many board members stated these were not easy decisions. Dr. Woolstenhulme noted the need to balance enrollment in schools until new elementary schools could be built. Principals will be welcoming new students in the spring. Chairman Landers asked for a vote. All were in favor of the boundary changes. Motion carried. XI. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings A. President's Day - Monday, 17, 2020 - No School B. ISBA Day on the Hill - February 17&18, 2020 - Boise ID C. Work Session - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - District board Room - 11:30 a.m. D. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. E. Work Session - Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Hillcrest High School - 11:30 a.m. F. Spring Break - March 23-27, 2020 - No School G. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. XII. Action Items A. Executive Session Chairman Landers stated that the Board will reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of an employee, staff member or public school student. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Scott Lynch seconded. The roll call vote was: B. Roll Call Vote Chad Dance yes Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins yes Scott Lynch yes Amy Landers yes The Board entered Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. The Board took a short recess and reconvened in Executive Session at 9:24 p.m. XIII. Discussion Items A. Superintendent Evaluation XIV. Action Items A. Motion to Move Back into Open Session MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. B. Employee Decisions C. Student Decisions XV. Adjournment Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 10:59 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________