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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-2021 Minutes Work Session-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 Work Session/Special Meeting/Executive Session April 21, 2021 11:30 AM Bonneville High School 3165 E Iona Road Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Call to Order Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 11:52 a.m. II. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder present Paul Jenkins present Scott Lynch present Amy Landers present III. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Agenda. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. IV. Bonneville HS Student Council Report Chariman Landers invited Student Council Advisor Shana Clayton to introduce Student Council members. Chairman Landers introduced the Board and the role of the board. Advisor Clayton stated it had been a difficult year for Student Council; however, the student leadership were creative and innovative throughout the year. Student Body President Chelsee Berrett listed the challenges the Student Council faced this year and how they had to think outside the box, strive to stay safe and energize the student body. At a time of crisis in another high school, Bonneville students offered sympathy and encouragment during a difficult time. Each class president reported on their committees and activities their class were involved in. Highlights were Homecoming, Spook Alley, Adopt-a-Family, Prom, Bee Gear, Senior Sunrise, Sunset and looking forward to graduation. Bonneville Administration in attendance were Principal Levi Owen, Assistant Principal Justin Jolley, and Student Council Advisor Shana Clayton. Student Council members in attendance were Student Body: President Chelsee Berrett, Vice President Macee Moffat, Secretary Megan Sewell, Activity Leaders Emilee Frugoli and Everon Staker, Media & Marketing Specialsit Kierra Davis; Senior Class: President Mason Marley, Secretary Kylan Albertson, Activity Leader Sydney Pettingill, Representatives Savanna Kaufmann, Brenna Schwieder, Sydnee Hunt; Junior Class: President Macie Trane, Vice President Brexin Law; Sophomore Class: President Kade Andrus, Vice President Teilani Kidman, Secretary Gavi Gill, Activity Representatives Breena Elder, Ella Braithwaite; Freshman Class: President Katie Moffat, Secretary Saydee Howell, Representative Brock Wilde. V. Discussion Items A. Supplemental Levy/Plant Facility Levy Communication Plan Chariman Landers invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to present ideas on election communication plan. Dr. Woolstenhulme shared a communitcation audit report from Patron insights collected from random phone calls to community patrons. How the district manages its financial resources is a patron concern. Informing the patrons about historical financial decisions could be helpful with a positive outcome for the May 2021 election. Communication possibilities include post card mailers, email fliers, printed fliers home with students, Facebook Live, and newsline interviews. Looking forward to FY22 budget, revenue and expenses will be the same as it was for FY21. If the levies do not pass in May election, budget cuts could include, but not limited to, salary freezes, benefit cost increases for employees, loss of curriculum budget, loss of all extra-curricular programs, including athletics, and 25% cut in classified and administation positions. Transportation, food service, and federal programs departments will continue as is per federal funding. B. Bond Refinance and Defeasance Discussion Chariman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard to open discussion on bond refinance and defeasance – what is best and what will work. Mr. Wangsgard defined defeasement as a technical term for taking existing money and putting it in an escrow account labeled for a specific use and sufficient enough to service the debt, i.e., paying off current debt earlier. Financial Advisor Eric Heringer from Piper|Sandler evaluated the process of 2 defeasance for current district bonds focusing on historical levy rates, comparative levy rates within Region 6 and within the 10 largest Idaho school districts. He reviewed the existing bonds, stating bonds 2012A and 2012C are subject to optional redemption beginning September 2022. He looked at the current debt structures and stated the 2021C bonds could fall under defeasance and bond 2012A could be refinanced in September 2022. With proposed market growth of 10%, the levy rate could fall below $4.00per $1,000 of property value. C. Trustee Re-Zoning Dr. Woolstenhulme suggested the Board join as ISBA webinar next Wednesday, April 28, 2021 which will focus on trustee re-zoning. VI. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Board Retreat date has been set for Thursday, July 15, 2021 Work Session - TRHS Student Council - Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - TRHS - 11:30 a.m. Retirement Open House - Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - BHS Little Theater - 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - PLCBuilding - 11:30 a.m. VII. Action Items: Chairman Landers stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation or dismissal 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: Roll Call Vote Chad Dance yes Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins excused Scott Lynch yes Amy Landers yes The Board entered Executive Session at 2:14 p.m. VIII. Discussion Items Employee S2021 Involuntary Transfers Mr. Jackson informed the Board that Employee S2021 has requested to be released from their contract prior to the end of the school year. There was not any discussion for involuntary transters. IX. Action Item: Motion to move into Open Session MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter back into open session. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. X. Action Item: Employee S2021 Decision MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve release of contract for Employee S2021 effective April 30, 2021. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. XI. Action Item: Involuntary Transfer Approval No action necessary. XII. Action Item: Adjournment Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 2:17 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________