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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2020 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 October 14, 2020 - 7:00 PM Bonneville HS/Little Theater 3165 E Iona Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Reconvene from Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Amy Landers. III. Prayer was offered by Chad Dance. IV. Call to Order Chariman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. V. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder present 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 Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, Director of Secondary Special Education and Federal Programs Julian Duffey, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, D93News Samantha Williams, Transportation Assistant Supervisor Pamela Cripps, Thunder Ridge HS Principal Doug McLaren, Thunder Ridge Assistant Principal Craig Miller, Bonneville HS Principal Levi Owen, Bonneville Assistant Principal Ben Parker, Cloverdale Elementary Principal Nikki Pack, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. Chairman Landers stated that patrons could access public input via the district webpage or sign in for this meeting. She stated that due to their sensitive nature, complaints about personnel or an individual student must be submitted in accordance to Board Policy 4112 Uniform Grievance. Grievance forms (4112F1) found on the District’s home webpage www.d93schools.org under School Board tab – Board Policies. VII. Action Items: A. Amend/Approve the Agenda MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. B. Consent Calendar 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 and asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings 2. Financial a. Accounts Payable $10,900,565.43 b. Capital Construction Projects Report c. Emergency Closures d. Contracts 1) TeleTherapy Professional Development 2 3. Employees a. Conditional Employment b. Resignations and Terminations c. Retirements d. Stipends e. Transfers f. Alternative Authorizations g. Leave Requests 4. Internships/Student Teachers 5. Supplemental Curricular Material Approval 6. Students a. Early Graduation Requests b. Club Requests 1) Bonneville HS Clubs 2020-2021 1) BHS - The Bored Gaming Club IRL (new) 2) Sandcreek Middle School 2020-21 Clubs 3) Technical Careers High School Club List 2020-21 4) Thunder Ridge HS 2020-21 Club List 1) TRHS - Tree Huggers Club (new) VIII. Employee Recognition Craig Miller - IASA Assistant Principal of the Year Chiarman Landers invited Thunder Ridge HS Principal Doug McLaren to introduce Thunder Ridge HS Assistant Principal Craig Miller. Mr. McLaren stated the Assistant Principal position is difficult – disciplinarian, instructional and learning leader, involved in student activities and also follows direction and rules. Craig Miller does all very well and was highly recommended by all school administration and is very deserving of this award. Mr. Miller expressed his gratitude for working with great people and feels fortunate to be part of this district. IX. Student Recognition Cayden Sargent - Cloverdale Elementary - 2020 Idaho Council for Exceptional Children "Yes, I Can" Award Teachers Kristy Pinnock & Genny Prahasto Chiarman Landers invited Director of Secondary Special Education and Federal Programs Julian Duffey to introduce Cloverdale Elementary student Cayden Sargent and his teachers, Kristy Pinnock and Genny Prahasto. Mr. Duffey intoduced Cayden, his family and teachers. Cayden was chosen from across the state for this award. His teachers state he is a hard working young student who likes to read, write and work in math. He has a very supportive family – a family that says, “Yes, We Can!”, X. Action Item: Transportation Supervisor Recommendation Chiarman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard to present recommendation for Transportation Supervisor. Mr. Wangsgard explained Micheal Graham, the current transportation supervisor, has decided to retire. The administration posted the position internally and recommends Pamela Cripps, a long-time transportation employee to be the next Transportaion Superiviosr. She has worked in all areas of the transportaion department for 25 years and currently is the assistant supervisor. The training from Michea l Graham will be helpful in this new position; starting November 1st as the Acting Supervisor and December 1st, the Transportaion Supervisor. Amy expressed the board’s appreciation for her hard work and the work of the transportation staff. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve recommendation to hire Pamela Cripps as the Transportation Supervisor. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. XI. 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. Brogan Lott, via Zoom – Mr. Lott expressed his concerns for wearing masks; is it really necessary? We need to use more common sense. 3 XII. Administrative Reports/Information Items A. Report on the State of the District: Reopening School Report Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to present report of the District. Dr. Woolstenhulme gave the COVID-19 update: Active cases are higher in the high schools than younger grades; Bonneville HS had higher number of active cases last week and Thunder Ridge is showing higher cases this week. There were more active cased for students last week, and more active cases this week with staff. Transportaion shut down bus routes due to many bus drivers absent. Child nutrition services are struggling with staff absences and necessary quarantine, especially when all students are receiving free breakfast and l unch meals. Special Education programs are stressed, too. Approximately 1% of students have been quarantined at home when they have been in close contact with a classmate who has shown positivie symptoms or has had a positive COVID test. For student attendance reporting, two codes are used: quarantine and COVID. Probable cases of COVID are also reported. Remote learning for students and teleworking for staff fs requreid during quarartine. Quarantine is not necessary for 90 days if you have had a positive COVID test or showed probable symptoms. Dr. Woolstenhulme cautioned parents to keep symptomatic children home until after receiving a negative test or seeing a physician and to return to school after 10 days of onset of symptoms. Dr. Woolstenhulme shared staff and parent survey reults on reopening schools. Overall results are more positive than negative. Comminication, health and safety and work conditions were measured. Most agreed that a 7-day mandatory quarantine for COVID exposure seems right with concern level rising if quarantine is not mandatory. Most parents support quarantining students, if required. The majority of parents feel online learning for quarantine students was good ; however, consistant instruction is difficult for subjects, such as math and higher level classes. Lack of proper technology at home, or many students on one device are hard on student remote learning. Best advice – Stay at home if you are symptomatic! B. Transportation Department Report Report combined with State of the District report. C. Child Nutrition Services Report Report combined with State of the District report. D. Early Literacy Results Chiarman Landers invited Jason Lords to present report on Early Literacy. Mr. Lords shared the results from the September IRI test given to K-3 students; this test focusing on reading levels. There are three tiers: proficient, below grade level and at grade level. This year’s rates are lower than last year’s rates, including cohort results. Teacher/student intervention is important in helping students reach higher levels of reading. E. Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration 1. 1120 Taking Office Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to present policy for initial consideration. Policy 1120 revised per ISBA required update. 2. 3004 Immunization Requirements Policy 3004 revised in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) immunization schedules and Idaho Administrative Rule. Senior students now required to have meningitis vaccines. There are less restrictions relating to exempting from immunizations. Letter sent to high school parents about new senior vaccine. XIII. Discussion Items A. ISBA Resolution Video Presentation Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to discuss timing for video production. The deadline is October 23, 2020. B. ISBA Annual Virtual Convention Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to discuss parameters relating to upcoming convention and preparation for the business session. The board was advised to contact Board Clek whether attending convention at PLC or at home via Zoom. Chairman Landers reveiwed the different ways for the Board to vote during the business session. XIV. Action Items: A. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption (second reading) Chiarman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard to present policy for final adoption. These polices have been updated to current practice. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the policies presented for final adoption. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. 1. 8410 Child Nutrition Services 2. 8455 Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals B. Property Lease 4 Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present property lease information. A small parcel of land northeast of Bonneville HS, to be maintained by tenant for an annual rent of $0. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to proceed with property lease as presented. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. C. Textbook Approval Chiarman Landers invited Jason Lords to present textbooks for approval. Mr. Lords presented six textbooks, five to be used for dual credit classes and one for Honors/AP classes. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to textbooks as presented. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. D. Governor's Coronavirus Relief Fund: Plan & Work Agreement Approval Chiarman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme and Guy Wangsgard to present details relating to the Govenor’s COVID Relief Fund, over $4M. This fund is to be used by December 30, 2020 or the monies will be lost. The fund is to be used to cover non-budgeted expenses relating to costs incurred from COVID. Proposed plan for these funds will be 54% for certified extra-duty pay, 19% hazard pay, 16% additional Chromebooks, and 12% to cover online positions, substitute costs and classifed overtime, etc. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve Plan & Work Agreement as presented. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. XV. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Special Meeting/Work Session - Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Discovery Elementary - 11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - Bonneville HS Little Theater - 7:00 p.m. ISBA Annual Virtual Convention - November 9-12, 2020 - PLC Building Work Session - Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - Sandcreek MS - 11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - Bonneville HS Little Theater - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - TBD - 11:30 a.m. XVI. Adjournment Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________