HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-2022 Minutes Work Session Special Meeting Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Chad Dance Paul Jenkins Greg Calder Carissa Coats Randy Smith
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Session/Special Meeting/Executive Session
October 26, 2022
11:30 AM
Iona Elementary
5338 Owens Way
Iona, Idaho 83427
I. Chairman Dance called the meeting to order at 11:44 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Paul Jenkins present
Greg Calder present
Carissa Coats present
Randy Smith present
Chad Dance present
III. Opening Board Business – Chairman Dance asked if any Board Members would like to amend the agenda. Hearing
none, he asked for a motion.
A. Approve/Amend Agenda (Action Item)
MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to approve the agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
B. Welcome Visitors and Delegations
Chairman Dance welcomed any visitors and delegations to the meeting. He also thanked Iona Elementary for the use
of their school and library for the meeting.
IV. Discussion Items
A. 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 District Calendar
Chairman Dance invited Superintendent Woolstenhulme to present information on the future District School Calendar.
Dr. Woolstenhulme started with the results from the surveys that were sent to parents and teachers. It was a three
step process. The first step was through Thought Exchange where people can give suggestions and thoughts.
Superintendent Woolstenhuilme asked the Board how many calendar years they would like. The Board suggested
between three to four years. These calendars with the suggestions will be on the November Regular Board Agenda.
B. Election Information Communication
Chairman Dance asked Dr. Woolstenhulme to present information on the upcoming Election and the communication
plan. In the past the district passed out informational flyers. The district feels like this added expense and t ime isn’t
necessary. Electronic communication is better received. We have information on our website, and information in the
Family Update that is sent every Thursday. There is also a Q&A available for patrons to have access to. The Board
asked the District to reach out to the news outlets for advertising or a news story. Chairman Dance thanked Dr.
Woolstenhulme for the plan.
C. ISBA Resolutions Review
Chairman Dance asked Dr. Woolstenhulme to go through the ISBA Resolutions one at a time. During which, the
Board decided to take action on some of the Resolutions.
D. Idaho School Board Association Resolutions to Join (Action Item)
MOTION:Greg Calder moved to approve and join ISBA Resolutions 1 and 14. Randy Smith seconded. Motion carried.
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve and join Resolution 8. Paul Jenkins Seconded. It was a 4 -1 vote, Motion
carried.
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E. Alternate Authorization (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Heath Jackson, Executive Director of Planning and Personnel to present his information on
an Alternate Authorization. Mr. Jackson explained that this is a teacher who has taught for us for a number of years,
she is a special education and she is moving to elementary. She is not required any additional course work she has
completed college courses and she works on a rubric point system and she has everything in place. Mr. Jackson
stated that she just needs a board approval for an Alternate Authorization teacher to new to attain an elementary
education teaching certificate.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Alternate Authorization as presented by Mr. Jackson. Greg Calder
seconded. Motion carried.
V. Move into Executive Session (Action Item)
Chairman Dance stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider
the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee,
staff member or individual agent, or public school student. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted
by law.
The ROLL CALL VOTE
Paul Jenkins yes
Greg Calder yes
Carissa Coats yes
Randy Smith yes
Chad Dance yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 1:10 p.m.
A. Student 23-J (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords, Executive Director of Learning and Instruction and Doug McLaren, Principal at
Thunder Ridge to present information on Student 23-J. Mr. Lords and Mr. McLaren’s recommendation is expulsion
without a hearing and conditionally readmit Student 23-J back to same school.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the recommendation of expulsion without a hearing and conditionally
readmit Student 23-J back to same school. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
B. Student 23-I (Action Item)
Chairman Dance invited Jason Lords, Executive Director of Learning and Instruction and Mr. Kent Patterson, Principal
at Sandcreek M.S. to present information on Student 23-I. Mr. Lord’s and Mr. Patterson’s recommendation is
expulsion without a hearing and conditionally readmit Student 23-I into the same school.
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve expulsion without a hearing and conditionally readmit Student 23 -I into the
same school. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried.
VI. Enter into Open Meeting (Action Item)
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to enter Open Meeting.
MOTION: Carissa Coats moved to enter Open Meeting. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
VII. Closing Board Business
A. Chairman Dance call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings.
A Board member asked for an update on an issue for an executive session. And for the next Work Session, the Board
would like to discuss the processes and procedures for discipline.
B. Adjournment (Action Item)
Chairman Dance asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn the meeting. Randy Smith seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 1:41 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________________ ATTESTED: ______________________________ Date: ________________________