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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-2021 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  Chad Dance  Scott Lynch  Greg Calder  Paul Jenkins  Carissa Coats Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Regular Meeting November 10, 2021 7:00 PM District Office 3497 N Ammon Rd Idaho Falls, ID 83401 I. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chad Dance. II. Prayer was offered by Randy Smith. III. Call to Order Chairman Chad Dance called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. IV. Roll Call Greg Calder present via telecommunication Paul Jenkins present Scott Lynch present Carissa Coats present Chad Dance present V. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors 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, Samantha Williams, Hillcrest HS Principal Scott Miller, Hillcrest Athletic Director Wendy Johnson, Hillcrest Football Coach Brennon Mossholder, Hillcrest Assistant Principal Tyler Mills, Hillcrest Swim Coach Rebekah Laybourn, Thunder Ridge HS Principal Doug McLaren, Bonneville HS Assistant Principal David England, Tom Hunsaker, Acting Board Clerk Mary Hansen. Chairman Dance stated that due to their sensitive nature, complaints about personnel or an individual student must be submitted in accordance with Board Policy 4110 Public Complaints and Grievances. The complaint and grievance form (4110F1) are found on the District’s home webpage www.d93schools.org under School Board tab – Board Policies. VI. Present Certificates of Election to Trustees Elect Zone 2 - Carissa Coats Zone 5 - Randy Smith Mary Hansen, acting Board Clerk, presented Certificates of Election to Trustee Elect Carissa Coats, Zone 2 and Trustee Elect Randy Smith, Zone 5. Their terms will commence January 1, 2022 and will be sworn into office at the Annual Meeting, Janaury 12, 2022. VII. Action Items: A. Amend/Approve the Agenda MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. B. Motions from Executive Session Nominate Board Clerk 2 MOTION: Chairman Chad Dance nominated Samantha Williams as the Board Clerk. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. Employee O2022 Decision Employee P2022 Decision Employee Q2022 Decision Employee R2022 Decision Employee S2022 Decision Employee T2022 Decision Employee U2022 Decision MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve Leave Without Pay for all employees listed above. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. Student 22-S Decision MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to expel student 22-S for the remaining 2021-22 school year and to conditionally re-admit student to Bonneville Online High School. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. Student 22-T Decision MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to suspend student 22-T. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. C. Consent Calendar Chairman Dance asked if any Board Members would like to remove any item from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Agenda. Hearing none, he asked if any Board Member had any questions about the Consent Calendar and asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings Executive Session 10-13-2021 Regular Meeting 10-31-2021 Work Session/Special Meeting/Executive Session 10-27-2021 2. Financial a. Accounts Payable $11,433,000.21 b. Capital Construction Projects Report c. Contracts WIPFLI, LLP d. Surplus Items Maintenance Surplus (2) November 2021 Transportation Surplus (3) November 2021 Curriculum Surplus (16) November 2021 TCHS Surplus (2) November 2021 RMMS Surplus November 2021 Rimrock Library Surplus November 2021 HHS Library Surplus November 2021 3. Employees a. Conditional Employment b. Resignations and Terminations c. Stipends d. Transfers 4. Students a. Early Graduation Requests b. Club Requests BCMS - Chess Club (new) TRHS - eSports (new) c. Trip Requests TRHS - Cheer Team - Nampa, ID from 11-19-2021 to 11-20-2021 BHS - Cheer Team - Nampa, ID from 12-17-2021 to 12-18-2021 BHS - Debate - Twin Falls, ID from 12-10-2021 to 12-11-2021 BHS - Debate - Twin Falls, ID from 02-17-2022 to 02-19-2022 3 VIII. Student Recognition Superintendent Ybarra's Student Advisory Council: David England, Assistant Principal Audrey Harmon, 9th Grade BHS Superintendent Ybarra's Student Advisory Council involves 13 students grades 4 thourgh 12, two of which are from Bonneville Joint School District 93. National History Day 2021: Rona Johnson, Teacher Corinne Inglet, Rocky Mountain MS Gwendolyn Inglet, Rocky Mountain MS Students were not in attendance and will be recognized in December’s Regular Board Meeting. 2021 Fall Sports Academic State Champions: Scott Miller, Principal & Wendy Johnson, Athletic Director Recognition of students is important for both academics and sportsmanship, stated Principal Miller. Ms. Johnson expressed appreciation for the coaches and students and their hardwork on and off the field. All team players were recognized by the Board. Hillcrest Girls Soccer – Coach Joanna Owens stated this is the 2nd year for Girls Soccer to win award. Hillcrest Boys Swimming – Coach Rebekah Laybourn stated this is the 2nd year for Boys Swimming to win award. Hillcrest Football – Coach Brennon Mossholder was proud of his team and their efforts to win this award. IX. Public Input: Pursuant to Board Policy #4105 Public Participation in Board Meetings, Public Input shall be held to a maximum of one (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 unless on the agenda, but may direct the Superintendent to consider such items at a subsequent meeting. X. Administrative Reports/Information Items A. Report on the State of the District Building Capacities/Enrollment - Heath Jackson, Executive Director Chairman Dance invited Executice Director Heath Jackson to present the Building Capacities/Enrollment Report. Elementary Schools: Enrollment across the district is up 260 students from last year due to students returning to brick and mortar schools and to new construciton. Mr. Jackson explained August staffing is based on the August enrollment and has remained steady this fall. We are facing capacity challenges and balancing classrooms for general population and Special Education. Many elementary schools use modualr classrooms to provide needed classroom space; however, modulars are expensive to purchase and hard to move. Middle Schools: Black Canyon MS opened the school year at capacity and could level out over time. Rocky Mountain MS and Sandcreek MS each have lower enrollment with the opening of Black Canyon MS. Open enrollment does not affect the enrollment numbers in the middle schools. Praxium’s student enrollment is not part of Rocky Mountain MS numbers; many of the school’s adjacent buildings are currently not being used. High Schools: In our main stream schools, are modulars still needed? Lincoln HS students are encouraged to stay at their home schools while working on their graduation requirements. Our alternative high schools have smaller class sizes; Technical Careers HS and Bonneville Online HS enroll both full time students and students bussed from other district schools taking classes as part time students. Mr. Jackson stated the Facilities Committee will present to the Board in the January 12, 2022 meeting. Overall enrollment projected to rise as new construction continues. Trustee Carissa Coats and Scott Lynch inquired about the next Facility Committee meeting: Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Tiebreaker Elementary, 7:00 p.m. Attendance Notice will be posted. B. Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration 4240 School-Support Organizations Chairman Dance invited Guy Wangsgard, CFOO to present Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration. Mr. Wangsgard stated the current policy is brief and recommend changes reflecting current practice. The district desires a good relationship with the organizations that support our schools. Any contribuations made by the organizations will be property of district, i.e., football and playground equipment. Organizations include Booster Clubs, PTO, etc. and can use the district name and logos. C. Bonneville Education Foundation Director Deana Graham Chairman Dance invited Guy Wangsgard, CFOO to introduce Ms.Graham. Ms. Graham has a strong background in education and a desire to work with the community. Recently the Bonneville Education Foundation (BEF) helped with the Ammon Pumpkin Walk. Currently the BEF is involving the middle and high school art programs for the Bonneville Education Foundation logo contest. In December the BEF will participate and help with the Ammon Lightpalooza Parade. The goal for the BEF is to bridge the gap between district and community, support teachers and showcase students. They would like to develop communtiy 4 events, including fundraising, to support grants and activities. They would like to avoid door-to-door fundraisers. The BEF will use social media platforms to promote their purpose and advertise events. D. Early Literacy Plan Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords to present Early Literacy Plan. Mr. Lords stated many resources are availabe for teachers to use with their students. Many of these resources involve new technology and found online.The Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) test is given to students in grades K-3 in September and repeated in December. This test assesses student growth in and attainment of foundational reading skills including spelling, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. New intervention programs this year include Phonics First and Reading Side-by-Side. Phonics First is being implemented throughout the district and is good for all students. Read Side-by-Side is a new program which breaks a novel into parts to be studied separatley. Instructional coaches are beneficial and very important to have in the classrooms. XI. Action Items A. Hillcrest HS Stadium Proposed Name Chairman Dance invited Principal Scott Miller to present Proposed Hillcrest HS Stadium name. Westmark Credit Union has made a considerable contribution to build a stadium for Hillcrest HS on the existing soccer field on Sunnyside and has requested to have naming rights. It is proposed the stadium will be named Westmark Stadium for the next 25 years. The stadium is not ready to be built yet; more fundraising is needed, and could be built in phases. A kick-off event is planned on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Superintendent Woolstenhulme recommends the proposed stadium name, contingent on Westmark Credit Union and District legal councils’ review. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Westmark Credit Union Agreement as presented. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. B. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption (second reading) 3006 Proof of Residency Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords to present policy 3006 Proof of Residency for final adoption. Mr Lords stated this policy’s update relates to the Third Party Affidavit. MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the policy presented for final adoption. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. C. Memorandum of Understanding - White Pine Charter School Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present Memorandum of Understanding-White Pine Charter School Agreement. This agreement allows our District to use White Pine Charter School in case of emergency evacuation and allows White Pine Charter School to use our facilities for emergency evacuation. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with White Pine Charter School. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. D. Trustee Rezoning Maps Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present Trustee Rezoning Maps. Using the 2020 census data, proposed Trustee rezoning maps were sent to Idaho School Board Association (ISBA) and Quadrant, Inc. for review. The rezoning will move a portion of Zone 5 to Zone 1. When approved, zones will be more balanced and trustees will remain in their current zones. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to approve trustee rezoning maps as presented. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried. E. COVID-19 Reopening Plan Revision Chairman Dance invited Dr. Woolstehulme to present COVID-19 Reopening Plan Revision as it relates to the high risk phase. Directors visited with principals and decided that changes are needed to the plan relating to the CDC and FDA vaccine approved for 5-12 age students. The district would like to change the wording “required” to “expected” in regard to masks. According to board policy, 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases, students will still be required to quarantine if exposed to any contagious disease. The district will not conduct routine screening or testing of staff and students. This should ease parents concerns and help teachers. MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to approve the revisions to the COVID-19 Reopening Plan 2021-2022. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried. XII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Veteren’s Day programs and assemblies to be held around the district November 11, 2021 Work Session - December 15, 2021 – New Charter school presentation and At-Risk students discussion ISBA 2021 Annual Convention - November 17-19, 2021 - Boise, ID Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - Rocky Mountain MS - 11:30 a.m. 5 Annual Meeting - Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. Work Session - Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - FLITTE - 11:30 a.m. XIII. Action Items: Executive Session Chairman Dance stated the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation of an employee or staff member. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to enter back into executive session for the reason stated. Carissa Coats seconded. The roll call vote was: Roll Call Vote Greg Calder yes Paul Jenkins yes Carissa Coats yes Scott Lynch yes Chad Dance yes The Board entered Executive Session at 9:14 p.m. XIV. Discussion Item: Superintendent Evaluation Chairman Chad Dance reviewed the procedures for the Superintendent evaluation due December 2021. XV. Action Item: Motion to Move Back into Open Meeting MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. XVI. Action Item: Adjournment Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________