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Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Dr. Bruce Roberts, Deputy Superintendent <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 529-0104  www.d93.k12.id.us <br /> <br /> <br />Board of Trustees  Craig Lords  Annette Winchester  Wendy Horman  Kip Nelson  DeVere Hunt <br /> <br />Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer <br />Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent <br />Minutes Work Session <br />Lincoln High School <br />May 2, 2012 <br />11:45 a.m. <br /> <br />I. Call to Order <br />Chairman Lords called the meeting to order at 11:50 a.m. <br /> <br />II. Roll Call <br />Board Members present: Chairman Craig Lords, Vice-Chairman Annette Winchester, Trustee Kip Nelson, and Treasurer Wendy Horman. Others in attendance <br />were Superintendent Chuck Shackett, Assistant Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Health and Safety Coordinator Guy Bliesner, Chief Financial Operations <br />Officer April Burton, Principal Gordon Howard, Principal Craig Miller, Director of Operations Todd Hicks, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, Director <br />of Plant Facility/Purchasing, Board Clerk Valerie Messick, Holly Giglio, Renee Cook, Jody Barnes, Mary Blake, and members of the Lincoln High School <br />Student Council: Akela Getsinger, Jalisa Aschliman, Jean Hurrle, Macey Hess. <br /> <br />III. Lincoln High School Student Council Presentation <br />Chairman Lords asked each of the students to tell the Board what school they came from and their grade. He then asked the students to tell what has been <br />happening at Lincoln, what they like about the school, and what their plans are after graduation. <br /> <br />The students stated that they have learned to help others because they all needed help at one time and there was someone there to help get them through. <br />The choir will sing for graduation and performs in the community twice a year. Everyone understands each other and helps each other at the school. The <br />council discusses any new students and goes out of their way to talk to them and try to encourage them. Students at Lincoln learn in different ways. They <br />spend all day in one class. Teachers get students involved one-to-one. There are only 16 per class so the students get help more easily and they can <br />communicate better with teachers. Teachers get to know the students personally. You can meet more friends and get to know everyone by name and things <br />about each one. The students all stated that the intended to participate in post-secondary education of some sort. Chairman Lords thanked the students and <br />told them that they could make a difference every day no matter what they do. Student leaders do make a difference. Mr. Howard stated that these students are <br />good students and Lincoln has an excellent staff as well. The students were dismissed to return to class. <br /> <br />IV. Items for Discussion <br /> <br />A. Technical Careers High School - Charter Pros and Cons - Craig Miller and April Burton <br /> <br />Pros <br />These are strictly financial advantages in the availability of startup money and the student to teacher ratio of 14 – 1 as opposed to 18 – 1. That could mean <br />$300,000 yearly. Between grants from Albertsons Foundation and the Federal Government, there is $850,000 available for startup costs. When asked <br />about the odds of getting a grant, Mr. Miller stated that only 2 of 40 schools were not awarded grant money. Federal grants will be managed by the State <br />Charter Commission. <br /> <br />Cons <br />If we were to charter the school, the District would no longer be able to offer the Professional Technical Courses in the building. Students enrolled at <br />Hillcrest or Bonneville would have to enroll at the Charter to take these classes. Statute doesn’t allow the District to enroll students in a Charter School. <br />Ultimately the school would not belong to the District because by statute it would have its own board of directors and a change in leadership could cause <br />problems. The District owns the facilities and would have to lease them to the Charter School. We bonded $2 million for professional technical programs <br />and we would have to lease the facilities at market value. <br /> <br />The facilities piece for Charter Schools is huge and it becomes difficult to sustain them. Often they lose their focus as time goes on. It is very difficult for the <br />District to hold Charter Schools Accountable. The discussion centered on a better use of tax dollars might be offering choices as a District so all students <br />have the opportunity to attend. Magnet schools might be the answer. We might need to look to private donors to help support the school. We can do it <br />without the startup grants. <br /> <br />When asked about dual credit opportunities, Mr. Miller responded that students can get halfway to an associate’s degree by the time they graduate. <br />Reciprocal partnerships for use of facilities may make it easier for our students. <br /> <br />The recommendation Mrs. Burton and Mr. Miller is not to pursue the Charter School option and move forward. <br /> <br />B. Facilities Use - Don Trauntvein <br />Mr. Trauntvein spoke about the modified procedure for facilities rental and putting all rental rates on one form that can be filled out online and copies will be <br />sent to the appropriate people. The kitchens in the District have expensive equipment and it is not worth it to risk damaging these items by renting the <br />kitchens. When asked about the cost to run the lights at Thunder Stadium, Mr. Trauntvein responded that it is about $300. The lights in the gym at Hillcrest <br />cost more than Thunder. He added that the District is requesting that all users of District facilities fill out an application even if the requested use is for the <br />outside fields and grounds. That will reduce conflicts over use. The process is open and people can apply online. <br /> <br /> <br />