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Jessica Johnson Pine Basin Outdoor Education Instructor Heather Marshbank Falls Valley Elementary School Part-Time Title One Para Mikail Puckett Ammon Elementary School Part-Time Elementary Media Para Robert Pymm Pine Basin Outdoor Education Instructor Nicholas Reichelt Hillcrest High School Baseball Coach Shayann Scoresby Pine Basin Outdoor Education Instructor Brandon Waite Discovery Elementary School Part-Time Cook G. Retirements Bruce Roberts District Office Deputy Superintendent (6/30/2012) H. Transfers From: To: Deborah Brizzee Title One Para at Bridgewater SLP Para at Federal Programs David Brown Utility Driver at Transportation Bus Driver Trainer at Transportation Shalene French Principal at Rocky Mountain Middle School Director of Human Resources at District Office (7/1/2012) Lisa Gehrig Special Education Para at Falls Valley DRR Para at Falls Valley Jason Lords Principal at Fairview Elementary School Principal at RMMS (8/1/2012) Marjean McConnell Assistant Superintendent at District Office Deputy Superintendent at District Office (7/1/2012) Angela Tamayo Part-Time School Companion at RMMS Full-Time DRR Para at RMMS I. Request for Early Release from Contract Mindy Christensen Falls Valley Elementary School Teacher (3/22/2012) Darin Owens Hillcrest High School Teacher (3/26/2012) J. Proposed Stipend Assignments Kenneth Alexander Bonneville High School Baseball Coach Ariane Ball Hillcrest High School Dance Team Assistant Curtis Brown Hillcrest High School Baseball Coach Dwight Richins Hillcrest High School Football Coach (2012-2013) K. Trip Requests Heritage Music Festival - Bonneville Band to travel to San Francisco – April 26 – April 29 Bonneville High School Ballroom Dance Team to travel to Wyoming – April 11 – April 12 Debate National Competition BHS and HHS to travel to Indianapolis Indiana June 9 – 16 Sandcreek GATE and Rocky Mountain Honors Class to travel to State History Day Competition in Caldwell – April 13 – April 14 L. Alternate Route to Graduation Requests M. Early Graduation Request Vice-chairman Winchester asked if any Board member would like to remove any item from the consent calendar, hearing none she then asked if there would be a motion to accept the consent calendar as amended. MOTION: DeVere Hunt made the motion to accept the consent calendar as amended. Wendy Horman seconded. The vote was 3 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. V. Public Input Policy # 1550 - Public Input 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. Lanna Gonzales – mother of two students in the District. She is concerned about the autism classrooms with additional cuts to Medicade because this causes more problems. She stated that we are surrounded by individuals with differences and we shouldn’t isolate children because it creates fear. She state that she is an expert on autism and offered collaborate with teachers and explain why autistic students do what they do. Her opinion was that if everyone knew how to assist with students, it could do away with the need for an aide. Mr. Hunt asked if the students were part-time in regular classes. They are but her dream is for full inclusion. Holly Giglio – has met with administrators and others about autism. He son has autism and Down’s Syndrome. He should not be disrespected or abused in the classroom. She state that she had warned the administration that classroom on verge of uncontrol. She is concerned with a particular aide. Her son was scratched, bruised, and wet. Yet the aide continued to work. She alleged that there was no concern from staff. She stated that no one should work in the District until a full background check is completed. If an employee is under investigation, they should be removed from the school. She stated that her son’s behavior is his way of communicating and stating his opinion. The response was that changes take time and the District is taking the incident seriously. Ms. Giglio stated that she will work tirelessly to make something positive happen. Derek Van Orden – has autistic children at Discovery and RMMS. He stated that concerned parents need communication from the Board on their plans to educate their children next year. He alleged that they have had no updates along the way and they feel that the District doesn’t care whether the children receive the best education available. He requested that the District use some of the $4million left over in the bond to build more space for the autism program. He requested full disclosure of the District’s plans for students with autism and to work toward common goals. He stated that the District needs to provide superior customer service and asked that they remember these special children. The vice-chairman stated that the Board would hear information on the autism program at the next board work meeting. Mr. Van Orden asked that the parents be notified if no changes are planned. Mr. Hunt commented that he has been touring all programs in the District. Susan Searle, Special Education Director stated that every child is of equal value. Mrs. Horman thanked the parents for coming and for speaking up for their kids. She will present a timeline and a plan for 2012-13 at the work session. Renee Cook – has sent emails regarding parent’s opinions. She stated that people feel more vinegar than honey. She stated that she has received no response to emails and requests. She alleged that she has been laughed at. She stated that parents feel desperate and their children’s safety is of utmost importance. She