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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-2020 Minutes Work SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 557-6800  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Amy Landers  Chad Dance  Greg Calder  Paul Jenkins  Scott Lynch Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Work Session May 20, 2020 11:30 AM Via telecommunication https://www.d93schools.org/Content2/boardmeetings I. Call to Order Chairman Amy Landers called the meeting to order at 11:31a.m. II. Roll Call Chad Dance present Greg Calder excused Paul Jenkins excused Scott Lynch present Amy Landers present III. Welcome Visitors and Delegations Chairman Amy Landers welcomed the Student Council Students and Advisors from Technical Careers HS and Bonneville Online HS. 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 Technology and Safe Schools Gordon Howard, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, D93News Samantha Williams, Technical Careers HS Lyndon Oswald and Student Council members Isaac Peterson, Wendy Ray, and Kayden Mahoney; Bonneville Online HS Corey Telford and Student Council Teresa Angell and Vice President Makenzi McCord, and Board Clerk Mary Hansen. IV. Action Items A. Approve/Amend the Agenda MOTION: Chad Dance moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. V. Technical Careers HS Student Council Report Chairman Amy Landers invited Principal Lyndon Oswald and Advisor Mark Richardson to introduce their Student Council. The students presenting for Technical Careers High School were Isaac Peterson, Wendy Ray, and Kayden Mahoney. Isaac, Wendy and Kayden reviewed the highlights of this past school year. Goals help students to focus on success and completing certifications for future employment. Activities included Veteran’s Day letters and mementos, Penny Wars with funds donated to St. Jude's, student tours and C.O.W Days, Dutch oven chicken dinner and BBQs, and Tech Wars to prepare students for Skills USA competitions. Technical Career HS includes courses in welding, EMT, auto tech, programming, construction, agriculture, auto collision repair, etc. The current FFA program has 75 members. VI. Bonneville Online HS Student Council Report Chairman Amy Landers invited Principal Corey Telford and Advisor Teresa Angell to introduce their Student Council. The student presenting for Bonneville Online High School was Vice President, Makenzi McCord. Mr. Telford was excited to present today and turned the time over to Vice President Makenzi McCord. Makenzi stated the challenge for online students is making a connection with each other. Student Council sent out personal emails to students, connected with social media and Instagram. Gathering activities included a fun Halloween costume party, joining Thunder Ridge HS Adopt-a-family Christmas service project, and HOPE Week photo booth. Highlights were reading to grade school students and decorating Christmas cookies. 2 The board expressed their appreciation to both school’s Student Council advisors and members for their efforts and activity involvement. VII. Administrative Reports A. Soft Closure & Online Learning - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Amy Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to report on state of the district. Dr. Woolstenhulme reviewed data collected from a recent parent survey. The district received good feedback from parents relating to the District soft closure and remote learning over the last two months. Challenges families have faced with remote learning has been getting assignments finished and not enough teacher support. The focus of the survey was for parents to respond to questions relating to reopening school in the fall. Ninety percent of parents want their children to return to school. Considering taking reasonable precautions and if the trend stays flat, schools should be able to reopen in the fall. CDC has provided common sense measures for schools to follow if they reopen, including daily symptom checks, wearing masks and social distancing. Other data included what type of school day options were best for families – regular all day school for 100% of students, 50% students coming every other day, or remaining online. Parents can opt in for their students to be enrolled in our online programs for elementary and high school students. VIII. Items for Discussion A. Finance Committee - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent; Guy Wangsgard, CFO Chairman Amy Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme and Guy Wangsgard to discuss the Finance Committee. They questioned what the goals of this committee would be and possible agenda items. Tax levy rate, maintain or lowering it, review of the facility plan, collecting names as potential committee members, budget and emergency levy were all discussed briefly. Item will be added to June work session and continued discussion at the board retreat. B. Future Board Meeting Locations - Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent Chairman Amy Landers invited Dr. Woolstenhulme to present alternative locations relating to upcoming board meetings. Dr. Woolstenhulme stated that the District Board Room is not conducive to social distancing and suggested Board meet in the Thunder Ridge HS lecture hall for regular meetings; this would allow the library and cafeteria to be used for public attendees and overflow. Zoom meetings or teleconferencing would still be available for those who cannot be there in person. Alternative locations for work session will be decided at a later point; possibly at the PLC building. IX. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings Black Canyon MS tour will be Friday, May 29th at 4pm A. Regular Meeting (Budget & Fee Hearing) - Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – Thunder Ridge HS Lecture Hall - 7:00 p.m. B. Work Session - Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - TBD - 11:30 a.m. C. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - Thunder Ridge HS Lecture Hall - 7:00 p.m. D. Board Retreat - Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - TBD - 3:00 p.m. X. Adjournment Chairman Landers adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. MOTION: Chad Dance moved to adjourn. Scott Lynch seconded. Motion carried. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairman ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk DATE: ___________________________________