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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-2021 Minutes 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  Chad Dance  Scott Lynch  Greg Calder  Paul Jenkins  Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Special Meeting/Executive Session Amended Agenda September 1, 2021 at 11:30 AM PLC Building 3442 E Iona Rd Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Call to Order Chairman Chad Dance called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. II. Roll Call Greg Calder present Paul Jenkins present Scott Lynch present Chad Dance present III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Chairman Dance welcomed the Zone 2 Candidates, Carissa Coats and Robin Dumas to the meeting. IV. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-204(4)(a), Chairman Dance read the Motion and Order to Amend Agenda which included the addition of Action Items relating to ISBA Resolution to Agenda. This request was received yesterday and is time sensitive and asked for a motion to amend the agenda. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to amend the Agenda as read. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. Chairman Dance then asked for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. V. Action Item: Appointment Resolution for Zone 2 Chairman Dance opened up discussion relating to the appointment for Zone 2. The Board members present expressed their appreciation for the candidates’ interest in the District and the qualities both candidates exhibited. Chairman Dance then asked for a resolution for the Zone 2 appointment and a roll call vote. RESOLUTION: I, Paul Jenkins (Board member), resolve that Carissa Coats (candidate) be appointed as Trustee of Bonneville Joint School District 93 Board of Trustees, Zone 2, to fill the vacant position of former Board Member, Amy Landers, which term will expire on December 31, 2021. The appointment to assume responsibility of office will be upon taking the Oath of Office during September 8, 2021 Regular Meeting. Seconded by Scott Lynch. Roll Call Vote: Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins yes Scott Lynch yes Chad Dance yes Robin Dumas was invited to participate in the Board’s Facility Committee and both candidates were reminded about submitting Declaration of Candidacy forms for the upcoming election on November 2, 2021. 2 VI. Discussion Items A. Enrollment Numbers Chairman Dance invited Heath Jackson to present on enrollment numbers. Mr. Jackson stated the data discussed is from the enrollment as of yesterday, the first day of school. The current enrollment is 13,674 students, an increase of 200 students from last year. The areas of growth in the community focuses mainly at Iona, Discovery and Summit Hills Elementary schools. There was a slight enrollment decrease at Cloverdale Elementary. Black Canyon MS opened its doors to over 900 students, leaving no extra classroom space for additional enrollment. Open enrollment status and forecast was reviewed brieftly. Overall, the data shows a decrease in kindergarten enrollment and an increase in 7th grade enrollment. B. Emergency Levy Chairman Dance invited Guy Wangsgard and Eric Heringer to present on Emergency Levy and tax levy rate. Mr. Wangsgard stated the market value growth was 8-9% for this past year, lower than what was expected due to a change in the homeowners exemption. The growth rate would be higher if the homeowners exemption was lower. Mr. Wangsgard reminded the board that the budget for FY22 did not include an emergency levy and the levy is not needed to balance the budget. Defeasance and refinancing of bonds was reveiwed and how those resolutions have lowered the bond debt to $9M per year for 15 years and with lower tax rate. Increasing the bond reserve fund was discussed. Seeking voter approval for supplemental levy is better politicially than a board approved emergency levy. Lack of funding to hire and keep classified staff is challenging throughtout the district, affecting special services paraprofessionals, child nutrition and custodial staff. With increase of square footage of building space, yards and parking lots, maintaining district facilities are suffering due to increase maintenance costs. ESSER funds are available but not considered a permanent remedy. Resolutions will be presented next week to include a lower tax levy rate. C. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agreement Chairman Dance invited Korri Smith, District 93 Nurse to present EMS Agreement. Ms. Smith stated the District’s current medical team consists of five members who are often called for emergencies at district schools. Each medical provider has specific training and often are asked to perform duties outside of their licensure. This creates a liability issue for both the medical provider and the District. It is proposed that the District becomes an EMS Agency with Dr. Aaron Gardner as the medical director overseeing the District 93 program, allowing medical providers to provide more effective care as approved by the director. This will also give the district a documentation system of medical incidents, track trends within our district, and dispositions and will allow students who have completed training in the EMT program to gain their EMT license and shadow an experience provider. D. Rezoning Process Chairman Dance invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to review Rezoning Process moving forward. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated the 2020 Census data has been released and Quadrant, Inc. is preparing new zone maps relating to population changes and how boundaries should be drawn. The board directed the district administration to coordinate the process and to inform the board when maps are ready for review. E. 2022-2023 District Calendar Chairman Dance invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to review 22-23 District Calendar. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated in years past, three school calendars were available for patrons, parents and district staff to review online. He stated that starting school before Labor Day and a week after Memorial Day are best. The administration is still reviewing the current Monday schedules as they plan future calendars. VII. Action Items: Chairman Dance invited Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme to update Board on ISBA Resolutions, including upcoming presentation. After a conversatin with ISBA and legal council, Dr. Woolstenhulme stated Pocatello School District No. 25 had submitted a similar resolution last year. In conclusion, District 93 will help co-sponsor the District 25 resolution. This resolution provides districts with high population and low supplemental levy funds with more hiring flexibility. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to withdrawal District 93 Resolution FY22 - Hiring Flexibility. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adopt of ISBA Resolution No. 9 on Hiring Flexibility as co-sponsers with Pocatello D25. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. Trustee Greg Calder accepted the opportunity to present the FY22 ISBA Resolution – School Counselors on September 11, 2021. 3 VIII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Regular Meeting - Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - Ammon Elementary - 11:30 a.m. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - Black Canyon MS - 11:30 a.m. IX. Action Items: Executive Session Chairman Chad Dance stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Scott Lynch seconded. The roll call vote was: The Board entered Executive Session at 1:28 p.m. Role Call Vote: Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins yes Scott Lynch yes Chad Dance yes X. Discussion: Parcel B-FY22 Chairman Dance invited John Pymm to update Board on Parcel B FY-22. Mr. Pymm reviewed the outcome of appraisals. He recommended for the Board to purchase the Parcel B FY22 for a future high school/middle school campus. The parcel was recently surveyed at 79.50 acres. Water rights are included. XI. Action Item: Motion to Move Into Open Session MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to enter back into open session. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. XII. Action Item: Adjournment Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 1:47 p.m. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to adjourn. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________