HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2021 Minutes Work SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Amy Landers Chad Dance Greg Calder Paul Jenkins Scott Lynch
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Session
January 27, 2021
11:30 AM
FLITTE Program
2125 Monticello Dr
Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Call to Order
Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 11:55 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Chad Dance present
Greg Calder excused
Paul Jenkins present
Scott Lynch excused
Amy Landers present
III. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda
MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve the Agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
IV. Welcome Visitors and Delegations
Chairman Landers expressed the Board’s appreciation for the meal served by Heather Gerard, Robbin Manship and the FLITTE
students.
V. Discussion Items
A. Spanish 4 Immersion Program
Chairman Landers invited Thunder Ridge Principal Doug McLaren and Austin Robertson to present information for proposed
Spansih 4 Immersion program. Principal Doug McLaren introduced the immerision program by relating past over-seas trips for
students to learn of different cultures. He stated that graduating seniors that have met sufficent classroom and dual course
credits in foreign language ISU will provide a language certificate (college credits). Austin Robertson introduced the purpose and
parameters of the “outside the classroom” program. Eligible senior students will be chosen to be part of the program, traveling to
Mexico for a two-week historical and cultrual experience during spring break. Eligible students will come from all district high
schools. Dr. Woolstenhulme explained that the district has not sponsored over-sea travel for classes and students for many
years due to liability issues. He stated that the policy on foreign travel and insurance policies will need to be reviewed and/or
revised by the district prior to final agreement. The board asked for further information and a plan moving forward before the
program will be considered for approval.
B. March 2021 Levy Election: Educating the Community
Chariman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to open discussion on educating the community for the upcoming election for
the Supplemental and Plant/Facility levies on March 9, 2021. Early voting will start on February 22, 2021. Starting with the next
upcoming FaceBook Live broadcast with parents scheduled for February 11, 2021, additional FaceBook Live Q&A broadcasts
will occur weekly trhough the first week in March; two board members will be present at each event. Focus group questions to
be addressed in a brochure and sent out to patrons, staff and community to help define each levies and its purpose.
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C. Open Meeting Law and Board Meetings
Chairman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to present informantion relating to the Open Meeting Law and Board
meetings. Due to the ten person limit, meetings will be held in the PLC bulding. Once restrictions are lifted, regular meetings will
be held in the Bonneville HS Little Theater and public can attend.
VI. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
21-22 District calendar
Half Day School for students - Friday, February 5, 2021
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - PLC Building - 7:00 p.m.
President's Day - Monday, February 15, 2021 - No School
Virtual ISBA Day on the HIll - Monday, February 15, 2021
Work Session (TCHS/BOHS Student Councils) - Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - TBD - 11:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - PLC Building - 7:00 p.m.
VII. Action Item: Adjournment
Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 1:28 p.m.
MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Amy Landers seconded. Motion carried.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
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