HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2023 Minutes Executive Session Work Session Grievance HearingsDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Chad Dance Paul Jenkins Carissa Coats Randy Smith
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Executive Session/Work Session
April 12, 2023
3:30 PM
District Office
3497 N Ammon Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Chairman Dance called the meeting to order at 3:28 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Paul Jenkins present
Carissa Coats present
Randy Smith present
Chad Dance present
III. Opening Board Business
A. Approve/Amend Agenda (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to approve the agenda. Paul Jenkins seconded. Motion carried.
IV. 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.
Motion: Randy Smith moved to enter Executive Session. Carissa Coats seconded. The Roll Call Vote was:
Roll Call Vote
Paul Jenkins yes
Carissa Coats yes
Randy Smith yes
Chad Dance yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 3:28 p.m.
Vice Chair Paul Jenkins stated that “having prior knowledge and conversations with Bonneville Joint School District 93
administrators, staff, and legal counsel, it is my ethical and moral responsibility to recuse myself from the matters that will
be presented in the hearings and grievances this date from Grievant A, Grievant B, and administration responses. I do this
to ensure that there is no prejudice on my part in the outcome of the grievances before the Board of Trustees this day”.
Chairman Dance thanked Mr. Jenkins and he was excused to leave.
A. Grievance A Hearing
1. Grievant A
Chairman Dance invited Grievant A to give their report and account of the incidences that occurred and
facilitated the reason for a formal grievance hearing.
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2. Investigator Response
After Grievant A presented her information to the Board. The legal counsel and investigator was asked to report
their findings and the reason for the decision that was given after an investigation of the incidences reported by
Greivant A.
3. Administration Responses
Following the investigator’s response. The administration was allowed to report their information regarding
Greivant A’s complaint.
4. Respondent
The respondent association with the hearing was given an opportunity to speak in regard to the information that
was presented by Grievant A.
B. Grievance B Hearing
1. Grievant B
Chairman Dance invited Grievant B to give a report and their information regarding the incidences that facilitated
in a grievance hearing. They handed out a copy of their information to the Board.
2. Investigator Response
Chairman Dance invited legal counsel and investigator to report their findings following an investigation into the
report that was submitted by Grievant B.
3. Administration Responses
Following the investigator’s report the administration was able to give their report regarding the complaint that
was submitted by Grievant B.
4. Respondent A
Chairman Dance asked that Respondent A present their information and given an opportunity to speak to the
Board in regard to the complaint that was submitted by Grievant B.
5. Respondent B
Chairman Dance asked Responded B to present their information and given an opportunity to speak to the
Board in regard to the complaint that was submitted by Grievant B.
C. Deliberation Regarding Grievances
It was decided to hold a Special Meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. to deliberate and make a decision on
both hearings.
V. Close Executive Session (Action Item)
Motion: Carissa Coats moved to close Executive Session. Randy Smith seconded. Motion Carried.
VI. Grievance Hearing Decisions
A. Grievance A (Action Item) – No action taken at this time
B. Grievance B (Action Items) – No action taken at this time
VII. Bond Information/Communication Discussion – this discussion was discussed in the Regular portion of the meeting.
There was not enough time to discuss Bond information/Communication.
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VIII. Adjournment (Action Item)
Motion: Randy Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Carissa Coats seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________________