HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2019 Minutes Regular MeetingDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Paul Jenkins Amy Landers Chad Dance Greg Calder Scott Lynch
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Regular Meeting October 9, 2019 7:00 PM District Board Room I. Pledge of Allegiance led by Paul Jenkins. II. Prayer offered by Heath Jackson. III. Call to Order Chairman Paul Jenkins called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. IV. Roll Call Amy Landers present Chad Dance present Greg Calder present Scott Lynch present Paul Jenkins present V. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Chief Financial/Operations Officer Guy Wangsgard, Executive Director of Instruction & Learning Jason Lords, Executive Director of Planning & Personnel Heath Jackson, Director of Maintenance & Operations John Pymm, Director of Safe Schools & Technology Gordon Howard, D93News Samantha Williams, Food Services Supervisor Heather Plain, Hillcrest Principal Scott Miller, Thunder Ridge Principal Doug McLaren, Bonneville Assistant Principal Ben Parker, Thunder Ridge Athletic Director Cody Jackson, Owners Representative Brad McKinsey April Blake, LaTisha Wammack, Nisa Clarke, Rebekah Tooley, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. He also reminded those who wished to speak during Public Input to sign in, choose one spokesperson, and give any written materials to the Board Clerk. Due to their sensitive nature, comments or complaints about personnel or individual students will only be heard in Executive Session (Idaho Code § 74-206(b)). VI. Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed below. A. Amend/Approve the Agenda MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Agenda. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. B. Consent Calendar Chairman Jenkins asked if any Board Member 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 with regard to the Consent Calendar. He then asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Amy Landers moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. 1. Minutes of Previous Meetings a. Executive Session 09-11-2019 b. Regular Meeting 09-11-2019 c. Special Meeting/Executive Session 09-25-2019 d. Work Session 10-01-2019 2. Financial a. Accounts Payable 1) $10,168,290.92 b. Capital Construction Projects Report c. Proposed Contracts
1) Bonneville County Law Enforcement d. Surplus Items 3. Emergency Closure Authorization 4. Employees a. Conditional Employment b. Resignations and Terminations c. Transfers d. Stipends e. Requests for Leave f. Alternative Authorization 5. Students a. Early Graduation Requests 1) Hillcrest High School b. Club Requests 1) Bonneville High School 2) Bonneville Online High School 3) Sandcreek Middle School 4) Technical Careers High School 5) Thunder Ridge High School c. Trip Requests 1) BHS - Honey Bees Dance Squad - Disneyland, CA from 04-01-2020 to 04-05-2020 2) HHS - Ballroom - Hyram, UT from 02-21-2020 to 02-22-2020 3) HHS - Ballroom - Provo, UT from 30-10-2020 to 03-14-2020 4) HHS - Ballroom - Seattle, WA from 5-30-2020 to 06-07-2020 5) HHS - Softball - St. George, UT from 3-19-2020 to 03-21-2020 6) HHS - Knightline - Boise, ID from 02-07-2020 to 02-08-2020 VII. Public Input: Pursuant to Board Policy #4105 Public Participation in Board Meetings Public Input shall be held to a maximum of 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, but may direct the Superintendent to consider such an item at a subsequent meeting. VIII. Administrative Reports/Information Items A. Construction Report - Brad McKinsey, Owners Representative Chairman Jenkins invited Brad McKinsey to give construction report on Black Canyon MS. Mr. McKinsey shared drone photos from website www.D-93constructionupdates.com. Weather conditions have been the most difficult factor at the building site. The road leading to the building is complete, and utilities installed, including light poles in the parking lot. Most of the floors been poured and roofing will start soon. Currently, there are 50 workers on site and the building is 25% complete. Construction is still on schedule. B. State of the District Report - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Jenkins invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to give report on the District. The District has had a great start to the year! School visits have been successful and fun to see students and teacher engaged in learning. Dr. Woolstenhulme reviewed the cornerstones of the District’s culture: Integrity, teamwork, learning and literacy, and positivity. Key focus on integrity in October. He shared three insights from Jamie Vollmer, author of Schools Cannot Do It Alone common of all school districts - student learning, finances, and political relations. For District 93 student-learning strategies are rooted in deeply committed and highly effective PLCs and proactive principal evaluations. The District has great responsibility managing public funds and to educate the community on school finances. Building trust with the community is most important – it is time to start the conversation. IX. Action Items - The board may take action to approve, deny, amend, modify or postpone action on any of the items listed below. A. Black Canyon MS Mascot - Cody Jackson, Mascot Committee Chair Chairman Jenkins invited Cody Jackson to present mascot names for Black Canyon MS. Mr. Jackson informed the Board of the structure of the committee and the survey tactics used to narrow the suggestions down to three top choices. Students preferred “Olympians”; parents preferred “Spartans”, and “Storm” was the third choice. After a brief discussion, another survey is planned with the three top names. The committee will report next month on survey results.
B. Boundary Change Plan - Heath Jackson, Executive Director Chairman Jenkins invited Heath Jackson to present Boundary Change Plan. Mr. Jackson explained there is not a policy relating to boundary changes; therefore, he is recommending approval for a list of priorities to guide the District through upcoming boundary changes. Discussion included two additional priorities for consideration; aligning elementary schools with high schools and not to move elementary students more than one time. Future discussion in work sessions and public input meetings. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve the Boundary Change Priorities Plan including two additional priorities as discussed. Amy Landers seconded. Motion carried. C. District 93 Employee Handbook 2019-2020 - Heath Jackson, Executive Director Chairman Jenkins invited Heath Jackson to present District Employee Handbook. Mr. Jackson explained district attorney reviewed this handbook and suggested minor revisions. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to approve District 93 Employee Handbook 2019-2020 as presented. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. D. Property Sale - John Pymm, Director Chairman Jenkins invited John Pymm to present information on surplus property sale of the strip of land near Thunder Ridge access road from the District’s existing fence line to the adjacent landowner property line. Mr. Pymm stated he had negotiated a purchase agreement with Isac Simpson for $5,000. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to accept Property sale purchase agreement as presented. Amy Landers seconded. Motion carried. E. Proposed Policy for 30-day Review (first reading) - Jason Lords, Executive Director 1. 3106 Therapy Dogs 2. 3106F1 Therapy Dog Information for Buildings Chairman Jenkins invited Jason Lords to present policy for 30 Day Review. Mr. Lords informed the Board this is a new policy; a therapy dog has been at Rocky Mountain MS and is a positive addition to the school. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to post policy presented for 30-day review. Amy Landers seconded. Motion carried. F. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption (second reading) - Heath Jackson, Executive Director 1. 5080 Leadership Premiums Chairman Jenkins invited Heath Jackson to present policy for Final Adoption. Mr. Jackson stated this policy has been updated to Idaho Code. . MOTION: Amy Landers moved to approve the policy presented for final adoption. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. G. 2019 Audit Report - Guy Wangsgard, CFO Chairman Jenkins invited Guy Wangsgard to introduce auditors and to present information regarding the 2019 Audit Report. Mr. Wangsgard explained the requirement to Idaho Code for the District to prepare a yearly audit. He turned the time over to Judy Brower and Theresa Flannery (WIPFLi, LLP) to present the 2019 Audit Report. Ms. Brower reviewed the Board Report, specifically noting the graphs and general fund balance sheets. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to accept 2019 Audit Report. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. X. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings A. Work Session - Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - Fairview Elementary - 11:30 a.m. B. ISBA Annual Convention - November 6-8, 2019 - Coeur d'Alene, ID C. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m. D. Work Session - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Mountain Valley Elementary - 11:30 a.m. E. Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29, 2019 - No School XI. Executive Session A. Chairman Jenkins 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: Greg Calder moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Chad Dance seconded. The roll call vote was: 1. Roll Call Vote Amy Landers yes Chad Dance yes Greg Calder yes Scott Lynch yes Paul Jenkins yes After a short break, the Board reconvened into Executive Session at 8:49 p.m.
2. Discussion Items a. Employees b. Students XII. Motion to Move Into Open Session MOTION: Amy Landers moved to enter back into open session. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. XIII. Action Items A. Employee A2020 Decision MOTION: Amy Landers moved release Employee A2020 from 2019-2020 contract. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. B. Employee B2020 Decision MOTION: Amy Landers moved approve leave without pay for Employee B2020. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried. C. Students Decisions - no action. XIV. Adjournment Chairman Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. MOTION: Greg Calder moved to adjourn. Chad Dance seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________