HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-2020 Minutes Executive SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Amy Landers Chad Dance Greg Calder Paul Jenkins Scott Lynch
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Executive Session
February 12, 2020
6:00 PM
District Office
I. Call to Order
Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Chad Dance present
Greg Calder excused
Paul Jenkins present
Scott Lynch present
Amy Landers present
III. Action Items
A. Executive Session
Chairman Landers stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) To consider
hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be
evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need and (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear
complaints or charges brought against, an employee, staff member or public school student. The Executive Session will be
closed to the public as permitted by law.
MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter into executive session for the reasons stated. Paul Jenkins seconded. The roll call vote
was:
B. Roll Call Vote
Chad Dance yes
Greg Calder excused
Paul Jenkins yes
Scott Lynch yes
Amy Landers yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 6:10 p.m.
IV. Discussion Items
A. Recommendation for Fairview Principal - Heath Jackson, Executive Director
Mr. Jackson informed the Board many applications were received and of the interview process for a new principal at Fairview
Elementary. The interview committee’s recommendation was Justin Dahlke as Fairview Principal, starting in the 2020-2021
school year. Discussion from 6:10 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
B. Employee Background Investigation - Heath Jackson, Executive Director
Mr. Jackson reviewed the timeline for the background investigation process when hiring new employees. It can take up to six
weeks before state reports are received. Discussion from 6:15 p.m. to 6:17 p.m.
C. Employee G2020 - Heath Jackson, Executive Director
No discussion needed; placed on Consent Calendar.
D. Employee H2020 - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
Dr. Woolstenhulme notified the Board of employee H2020 suspension and recommended the Board to lift suspension of
employee H2020. Discussion from 6:41p.m. to 6:49p.m.
E. Employee J2020 - Heath Jackson, Executive director
Mr. Jackson recommended placing employee J2020 on probation for eight weeks. Mentors will be available. According to Idaho
Code, 33-514(c) MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to place employee J2020 on probation for an eight-week period. Chad Dance seconded. Motion
carried. Discussion from 6:22 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
F. Student 20-C - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
Dr. Woolstenhulme recommended lifting expulsion for Student 20-C. Discussion from 6:31 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.
G. Student 20-L - Jason Lords, Executive Director
Mr. Lance Miller, Principal reviewed his recommendation to expel Student 20-L for one year without a hearing and to
conditionally readmit Student 20-L to Bonneville Online HS. Discussion from 6:35 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
Dr. Woolstenhulme and Mr. Lords informed the Board of another employee situation in the District.
V. Action Items
A. Motion to Move Into Open Session MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
VI. Recess to Regular Meeting at 6:57p.m.
VII. Reconvene from Regular Meeting at 9:12 p.m.
VIII. Action Items
A. Executive Session
Chairman Landers stated that the Board will reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider
the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of an employee, staff member or public school student. The Executive Session will be
closed to the public as permitted by law.
MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter into executive session for the reason stated. Scott Lynch seconded. The roll call vote
was:
B. Roll Call Vote
Chad Dance yes
Greg Calder yes via phone
Paul Jenkins yes
Scott Lynch yes
Amy Landers yes
The Board entered Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. The Board took a short recess and reconvened in Executive Session at 9:24
p.m.
IX. Discussion Items
A. Superintendent Evaluation
The Board of Trustees reviewed and discussed areas of student achievement, district climate, community involvement and
implementation of Board goals to prepare the superintendent’s evaluation. Discussion from 9:24 p.m. to 10:59 p.m.
X. Action Items
A. Motion to Move into Open Session MOTION: Chad Dance moved to enter back into open session. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
B. Employee Decisions
No action required.
C. Student Decisions
No action required.
XI. Adjournment
Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 10:59 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried.
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