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times when teachers dropped out of the association. I love Bonneville I graduated from Bonneville. I don’t regret my decisions. The good: building; negotiators that cost money, put that money back to use in other places; time superintendent raised moral with teachers and pay them more; MA, everyone know the new rules and who overstepped. Maureen Jenkins, Fairview teacher – I voted no. Five years ago we were in debt, teachers help pass negotiation, and you want us to put faith in you. We are a growing district, the units are coming in, I am disappointed, I have scarf iced for you. Leann Bean, Hillcrest teacher and patron – My concern is with the grading scale. 95% = A, we were in shock. Last week we received a revised grading schedule; this is hurting the top students who are going for scholarships. We ask that you look at this proposal. Joe Bodily, BHS Public Relations – As a student I would like to thank all the excellent teachers, Board members and administration for what they do. I would also like to invite the Board and everyone here tonight to a Rose presentation held at BHS on Valentines Day during second period. The Student Council has ordered 575 Roses for every female student and staff at the school to show who much we care about them. Peggy Miles, Hillcrest teacher – Grading scale concern; why not delete plusses and minuses if it doesn’t make a difference. Consider the reality of what the numbers are doing to our students. I personally take No 9 to be offensive it shows no respect for teachers or professionals. Wording is designed to shift more of the education to the teachers. I believe in accountability, earning that grade is the responsibility of the student. VIII. New Business 1. Recognition – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Roberts read a statement nominating Rod Blaylock as Technology Person of the Year. This award was presented to Rod at an Idaho Technology Association meeting with the state of Idaho and district superintendents held in Boise. Rod Blaylock states that he is honored and was surprised to receive the award and views the award as a district wide award not a personal award. 2. Making Middle Grade that Work - Scott Miller presented a grade distribution comparison from 2nd semester of 2004-2005 where 231 students had a failing grade and 1st semester 2005-2006 where 49 students have a failing grade after adopting Making Middle Grades Work as part of the School Improvement Plan last spring. Teachers are staying before and after school and on Saturday’s to help students. We notify the parent by phone call; email or note sent home that comes back with parent signature allowing the students to stay after school. We appreciate the efforts of the teachers and parents. 3. Hillcrest High School Auditorium Bid – Roger Hill presented the results from the January bid opening recommending bid awarded to Ormond Builders with base bid and alternates #1 (art and drama classrooms) and #3 (extra stage rigging.) MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion to accept Ormond Builders base bid with and alternates #1 and #3. Seconded by Randy Haws. All in favor. Motion passed. BHS Gymnasium Bid – Roger Hill presented results from The January bid opening recommending bid be awarded to Ormond Builder. MOTON: Annette Winchester made the motion to accept Ormond Builders. Seconded by Kip Nelson. All in favor. Motion passed.