HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2021 Minutes Special Meeting-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
Special Meeting/Work Session
May 19, 2021
11:30 AM
PLC Building
3442 E Iona Rd
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 arrived late
Greg Calder present
Paul Jenkins present
Scott Lynch present
Amy Landers present
Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Executive Director of Planning & Personnel Heath Jackson,
Executive Director of Instruction & Learning Jason Lords, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Director of Social
& Emotional Learning Ken Marlowe, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, D93News Samantha Williams,
Lincoln HS Principal Lance Miller, Lincoln Student Council Advisor Stephanie Pena, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen.
III. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
IV. Lincoln HS Student Council Report
Chairman Landers invited Principal Lance Miller to introduce Student Council Advisor Stephanie Pena, who introduced Lincoln
HS Student Council members: Faith Merriweather, Lisbeth Zarahut, Esmeralda Tristan, and Silverio Ramirez. Ms. Pena loves to
be an advisor; the students feel needed and appreciated. Throughout the summer before the start of the school year, students
collected clothing and donated it to Cloverdale and Bridgewater elementaries; adult clothing was donated for needy parents.
Collections were gathered for a food bank. Students shared their favorite activities that occurred throughout the year: School
Spirit Days, decorating a school Christmas tree, pancake breakfast, HOPE Squad, and helping to serve lunch. They all look
forward to an after school Barbeque coming up soon.
V. Action Item: Re-approve FY21 Master Agreement
Dr. Woolstenhulme explained that when the state added the advance placement rung on the career ladder, it was not included in
the first draft of the FY21 Master Agreement. After negotiating with the Bonneville Education Association (BEA), and ratified by
the association, the Master Agreement, including the advance placement rung, needs re-approved by the Board.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to re-approve the FY21 Master Agreement as presented to include the advance placement rung.
Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried.
VI. Action Item: Trip Request
HHS - Girls Basketball Team - Snow College, UT from 06-04-2021 to 06-05-2021
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve trip request for Hillcrest HS Girls Basketball team. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion
carried.
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VII. Discussion Items
A. Bond Refinancing
Chairman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard and Bond Counsel Nick Miller to present information on bond refinancing and
defeasance. Mr. Miller defined defeasance as a financial term for putting aside money to pay off a bond early, thus annuls the
right of the holder of the bonds to seek payment by the District from the sources originally contracted for, such as a bond levy.
The 2012C bond resolution allows the bond levy to implement a defeasance on and prior to the redeption date or maturity date of
the bond. Funds for defeasance would be deposited in an escrow account and dispursed to pay the 2012C bonds at the callable
date. Mr. Miller explained bond refinancing of the 2012A bonds would help in savings and leveling of the district’s annual debt
service and presents more opportunity to restrucure overall debt service. Refincaing bonds would require paying off old bonds
and purchasing new bonds.
B. Black Canyon MS Interest Funds
Chairman Landers invited Guy Wangsgard to present information on Black Canyon MS interest funds amounting to $1.5 millon
dollars. He stated although constrcution costs were lower, purchasing and delivery costs for F&E have raised. Repurposing the
funds is the best way to use this interest money. A new transportation garage was briefly discussed.
C. Proposed Captial Construction Projects
Chairman Landers invited Heath Jackson to present proposed capital construction projects. When Black Canyon MS opens in
the fall of 2021, the annex buidling at Rocky Mountain MS will become the new home for Bonneville Online HS. Renovations will
need to be completed to fit the need of the online program. Federal Programs will move into the current Bonneville Online HS
building, following necessary renovations. Special Services will remain in current location. These changes will help to provide
better social distancing measures throughout the district.
D. Budget Planning
Chairman Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to review FY22 budget plans which look brighter with the passing of the
supplemental and plant/facility levies in the May 18, 2021 election, although the district is still working through the loss of the
emergency levy. He stated that Covid relief funding will help with the Social/Emotional Learning program. Director Ken Marlowe
is planning on forming a committee of parents, staff and community to help define how to help students, teachers, and secure
curriculum resources and hopes to create community partnerships with local mental health providers.
VIII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
Bonneville HS Graduation - Thursday, May 27, 2021 - Motor VU Drive-In - 9:00 p.m.
Hillcrest HS Graduation - Friday, May 28, 2021 - Melaleuca Field - 7:00 p.m.
Thunder Ridge HS Graduation - Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - Melaleuca Field - 7:00 p.m.
Technical Careers HS & Bonneville Online HS Graduation - Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - Thunder Ridge HS - 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln HS Graduation - Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - Thunder Ridge HS - 8:00 p.m.
District Picnic - Friday, June 4, 2021 - Iona Park – 11:30a.m.-2:00p.m. (Rain location TRHS)
Black Canyon Board Tour - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - BCMS - 5:00 p.m.
Budget/Fee Hearing & Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
IX. Action Item: Adjournment
Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 1:42 p.m. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
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