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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-2013_Work_Session-Special_Meeting—� LE 3487 North Ammnn Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 834oz <208 525`4408 Fax (208) 529-0104 www.d93schoobu,g u..,upnouvum� mv.i'w` 'Mt »m^o'/�^'�x^rm/�w|oo Special Board of Trustees Bonneville High School Media Center April 24, 2013 11:30 AM Call to order Chairman Lords Galled the meeting to order at 11:54 a,m. K Roll Call Those Board members in attendance were Chairman Craig Lords, Vice Chairman Annette Winchester, Trustee Wendy Harman, and Trustee DeVere Hunt, Treasurer Kip Nelson was excused. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackeft, Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Health and Safety Coordinator Guy Bliesner, Human Resources Director Shalene French, Chief Financial and Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Plant Facility/Purchasing Roger Hill, Federal Programs Director Susan Searle, Director of District Operations Todd Hicks, Curriculum Director Michaelena Hix, Director of School Improvement and Technology Scott Woolstenhulme, Principal John Pymm, Assistant Principal Lance Miller, Assistant Principal Julian Duffey, Principal Tom Gauchay, Community Relations Liaison Wendy Norman, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick. IlL Welcome odectateo and Visitors Trustee Elect Amy Landers, Trustee Candidate Brian McBride, Student Council Advisor Krista Burrigaidner, Student Council Members: Zach Hong, Tanner Smith, Hailey Clayton, Fine Taufafofua Katie Rundall, Savannah Benson, Cody Taylor, Tim Morrell, Kelsie Williams, Riley Permann, Whitney Johnson, Jessie Chafterton, Brittany Thornock, Abby Taylor, Savannah Marley, Alyssa Hall, Cotten Clements, Riley Howard, Braxton Egbert, Brittany Hannan, Rachel Ayers, Cody Crofoot, Spencer Fitzgerald, Clayton Housley, Trenton Holenbeck, James Smith, and Dillon Bird. Chairman Lords introduced the Board and administration. Ho then turned the time to Riley Howard, Bonneville High School Student Body President. Riley asked the Student council to introduce themselves. He then introduced Mrs. Bumgardner as the student council's advisor. IV. oonnev0GtudentCouncilpresenmtion Briftney Thornock stated that the past year was exciting with positive changes and an increase in school spirit, Students were motivated and engaged in activities. The homecoming tailgate activity was a huge Success, Communication with the school administration has increase and as a result, everyone knows whatis going oil. They had an Easter egg hunt that was very successful. The student council will speak to incoming freshman to help them feel more comfortable with the transition to high school. Members of the student council have been in front of the school more this year. They have also used their class time more effectively to learn about leadership and reporting on activities, Briftney reported that there are more people running for student body positions this year, Freshman vice-president, Tim Morrell reported that they had three goals this year: 1) Increase attendance at activities; q More school spirit; and 3) Better environment between students and faculty. They used mass texts to students to help increase attendance. School spirit was influenced through example, There was a teacher feature where a trait h chosen then students vote for the teacher that fits that trait. They gave teachers who won a trophy that was obtained from unused trophies in the basement of the school, Birthday cards were distributed to teachers and help was offered them. He stated that he likes the following quote: "Don't cry cause it is over, smile because it happened" and it has guided the freshmen throughout this year. Sophomore vice-president, Abby Taylor stated that their three main goals were to increase class GPA, develop overall moral, and increase attendance to games thus increasing school spirit. The toughest goal was increasing GPA because it is tip to students to do their job. The student council mainly focused on other two goals, They sponsored the Bee campaign that stresses how mbe kind m each other, K has been a successful year and they are proud of their accomplishments. Junior vice-president, James Smith told of Juniors' main goals, 1) Help students feel a part of the school y helping m increase student involvement. The prom was awesome and involvement in assemblies was increased by spreading student Council members throughout the crowd to help with encouraging cheering. 2) Increase class GPA. James didn't feel like they hit this goal as hard as they wanted. The overall GPA is now 3.07 but it is not as great as they hoped, Senior vice-president, Braxton Egbert stated that they had grown together and bonded as a class. They sponsored an ACT party after the ACT in October, He stated that they realized that they needed to advertise more. They will promote the party earlier next year. The BEE program is important and very successful. They used class funds to purchase Senior Sweatshirts for students who couldn't afford it and for the special needs kids. The students receiving the sweatshirls were very appreciative and made the project worthwhile for those involved. All Students have put ma lot m time and hard work this year. Kelsey Williams will be the Student Body President next year. Cody Crowfoot was elected as state student council vice-president. He will represent Bonneville High School and the community with dignity and honor, Me stated that the function of leaders ism make more leaders not Mrs. Winchester asked the Students to explain the BEE campaign, They pick a trait that students should have like being prepared or being on time. Teacherswould hand a slip of paper to students who were exhibiting the trait and then students would turn the paper into the principals to get a treat or to be first in the lunch line. Then the ticket was placed in a drawing for a bigger prize. Some other traits have been joyful, charitable, and helpful. Some kids lost interest and they hope the BEE campaign will be better next year. Mr. Hunt stated that it is fun to see the students as the men and women that they have become. To see thern in this situation is enjoyable to watch, Chairman Lords thanked the students and stated that the Board is impressed with them. He informed them that they represent Bonneville High School and the district of 10,850 students. fie further stated that lie appreciated the way they had involved other Students and helped them feel comfortable, Chairman Lords enCOUraged the students who are 18 to get involved and vote in the School Board election this coming May 21-,,. He encouraged them to get to know who their School Board members, Chairman Lords asked U the students had any questions for the Board. Fie talked about the possible names for the new elementary school and informed the students that the Board will be voting on the name for the school at the regular Board Meeting scheduled for May 8, 2013 at 7:00 in the District Office Board Room, Chairman Lords stated that Abby Taylor did a nice job of writing the letter to the editor. He thanked Cody Crowfoot for running for a state position. He thanked the students again for taking care of other students. Some kids live a lonely life and don't have friends. Chairman Lords reported that he is not running for the Board this time, He will miss meeting with the Students, He stated that he has a list of things he has learned, it is called Craig's list. Some of the things on the list include 1) You need to be kind to everyone You rneet because You don't know what burden they are bearing. 2) You can make a difference and it doesn't take a lot to do that. He thanked the Students for what they have done for their fellow students. Britiney Hannan served on the Idaho Leads Team with the Administration and Board Members. Mrs. Horman will not run for the Board again butwill serve in the Legislature in Boise. She will speak at Bonneville High School's graduation this year. Chairman Lords stated that Mr. Hunt has been a tremendous school board memberand Mrs, Winchester is the heart and soul of the Board. The students were asked what they would like to see happen with the mh schools i the future. Some suggested building third high school hecm class sizes are too big and the school is so large they don't know about activities, etc. Others suggested keeping two schools and expanding thern so there is enough room. Dr. Shackett explained that it is easier to expand Bonneville but not so Much at Hillcrest. A third high school will be very expensive and only one third of the high school students Would be able to attend it. If we keep two high schools, we would need to expand both schools. We are hoping the Technical Careers High School will take some pressure off fora while. We would like to offer more choices for students. Chairman Lords encouraged the students to go online and send the Board their ideas. Mr. Pymrn then excused tire Students to return to class. K New Prinuiva|at FallsVallo Chuck 8haokeK Dr. Shackeu stated that there were 37 applicants for the position. They were screened down to six, Then n teacher from Falls Valley, the PTO president, Chelsea Chase, along with District administrators interviewed the six finalists. Mr. Steven Cziem was number one on everyone's Ua|kx. Chairman Lords asked i| there were any questions from the Board. Mm, Winchester asked Mr. Cziep if fie lives in our district. He does, She stated that Pocatello will not be happy that we stole another one o/ their administrators. Chairman Lords stated that he would entertain a motion regarding the recommendation for the new principal at Falls Valley Elementary, MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion to hire Mr, Steve Cziep as principal at Falls Valley Elementary, Annette Winchester seconded, The Vote was 4 in favorwith 0 opposed and Vabstentions. Motion passed, V. Items for Discussion A, S*wndarvouiNinnOotions Roger Hill, April Burton Mr. Hill and Mrs. Burton were asked to put together options that would increase the capacity at the secondary schools in the District. They reported the following: A 2200 student high school with 135-150 square feet per student would cost around $60.7 million. Rigby High school was built with about 137 square feet per Student A 1500 student high school Would be approximately $413 million. A 1200 Student middle school with 125square feet per student would cost about $26.5 million and a900 Student middle school would be around $20.7 million. Uwe choose mbuild a third high school it Would we built mhouse between 1200 and 1500 students. Three high schools give Students more opportunities, But, larger high schools give the possibility for more offerings. Turning Sandcreek into a Hillcrest annex and building e1200 student middle school in the south end would total about $28.5 million. x1200 student addition to Bonneville would total around uu1u million and amm student addition would total approximately $24.3 million. Building o0) student capacity 8° grade centers would total around $24.3m and uO0 student capacity 9m grade centers would ho about $13.9million. Building 12O0 student 6m and rw grade centers one io the north and one io the south Would cost around $53million. The cost of Modulate is $150, 000 for new and $130 for used. The cost of doing noting is split sessions. There was a question regarding what it would cost to upgrade the high schools ifnv add the middle schools m the campuses. Mr. Hill will research that scenario. We could choose a mixture of anything we Would like to see. You can vary the amount o( square footage, There was o question regarding the limit un bonds for the District. Mrs, Burton responded that it was about $92 million. Seattle Northwest gave us an analysis based on the plant facility and supplemental levies remaining the same and no market growth, The structure of the debt payment would be as follows: anticipating 11%bond equalization from the state and 3O years repayment, the levy rate would raise to .005448 and equate to a $60 increase per $100,000 home per year. Every million dollar increase Would equate to an additional increase in taxes of about $44 annually for $100,000 taxable market value home. There was discussion regarding the middle schools. They are full and are dealing with the bubble now. It is just starting to hit the high schools. Wn are ot900+omdenm at kindergarten as well as 1 ^ grade. The current freshman class is 100 students larger than the graduating class. Both high schools are about the same size. We need to put the information on website and give people the opportunity to voice their opinion regarding the options and the costs, Wo will talk about these options in the May um regular meeting. Kwo are going m have 30 year bond ne need tochange the structure of our bonds and move the short term assets off the bond question and then offset those costs in supplemental levy or plant facilities levy, The Board asked Mrs. Burton to check he costs of 20, 25, and 30 year bonds. There was also discussion regarding how many more o|emontahenwo might need in the future. B� moReauests for State Tournament Participation - April Burton Mrs, Burton asked n the high schools could provide the Board with information ot the beginning m the school year regarding ammmumonmnmanu'omasts, Many times they don't know who is going until the week before. The Board will leave it up to the administration when they submit requests, rhaBomrdm||approvmmmdont participation m all state tournaments tied to IHSAA at the beginning of the school year if requested. A form will be developed to assist in these requests, C Names for the New School ' Tom Gmuchay Mr. GaUchay ruet with 19 people who showed LIP to the meeting. They entertained several names. The top three names are Crow Creek, Pinnacle, and Summit or Summit Hills. Summit got the most discussion, Mr. Gauchay reported that they want to reach the summit and the pinnacle at their school. He reported that they will do some innovative things at the school. They want to be the trail blazers, Chairman Lords is leaning toward Summit Hills. Mrs. Herman wondered if there is another elementary school with a similar name in the state. There is one named Summit Elementary. There was a survey sent to everyone in the new school boundaries so they have the Opportunity to vote on the four names. Chairman Lord stated that the school name would be voted on at a regular school board meeting on May 8, 2013, Call for Agenda Items for Upcominci Meetinas A. Work Session with Lincoln Student Council - Wednesday May 1, 2013 - Lincoln Teacher Work Room -11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Messick will check with Mr. Nelson to see if lie will be able to attend so there will be a quorum of the Board available, Mrs. Harman and Mrs. Winchester will be unavailable that day. B. Regular Meeting - May 8, 2013 C. Hilicrest Graduation — May 22, 2013 D. Bonneville Graduation — May 23, 2013 E. Tentative District Picnic - Friday May 24, 2013 • Bonneville Cafeteria - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. F. Work Session - May 29, 2013 District Board Room - 11:30.a.m, - 2:030 p.m. G. Lincoln Graduation — May 30, 2013 VII. Executive Session Chairman Lords stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. He invited Amy Landers to attend the session as the newly elected trustee from Zone 2. He then asked for a motion to enter into executive session for the reason stated. MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to move into executive session to discuss labor negotiations. DeVere Hunt seconded, The roll call vote was: Annette Winchester - yes; Wendy Harman - yes; DeVere Hunt - yes; and Craig Lords - yes, Mrs. McConnell introduced Randy Bohannon to the Board as the negotiator this year. She stated that they had met with the BEA but left Mr. Bohannan in the Superintendent's office. We started Out using him as an advisor. We talked about what is not working with the BEA representatives. There was discussion regarding requests made by the BEA that included most of the old master agreement. We made it clear that we are willing to talk but not anxious to bring much back. Chairman Lords stated that we need to make sure we are listening and negotiate in good faith. The teachers individual contracts state that they are bound by law and board policy. Mr. Bohannan has recommended some good things to put back in the Master Agreement. There was discussion regarding whether or not statutory language should be used in the labor contract. There was also discussion regarding grievance procedure that should be included in the Master Agreement, Mr. Bohannan suggested that the Board look carefully at what they agree to and what they will add back. There was discussion regarding whether or not to request certification of representation by the BEA since there is statutory language that allows it. There was discussion regarding things the Board feels Would be Mutually beneficial. The salary schedule was discussed. There was discussion regarding the pending increase in benefit costs from Blue Cross that is believed to be approximately $6,000. The possibility of a onetime bonus was discussed. We want to be a good place to be and we want people to be loyal. Elementary planning time was discussed, The BEA request was for one hour per day of uninterrupted planning time. We will meet with the BEA again on May 7th on May 9il. There is a Board meeting in the middle so we will have an executive session to bring the Board up to date on May 8th. Chairman Lords stated that we need to preserve the stability of the District while continuing to treat the teachers as fairly as possible. Chairman Lords asked for a motion to move out of executive session and to adjourn the meeting. MOTION: DeVere Hunt made the motion to move out of executive session and to adjourn the meeting at 2:08 p.m. Wendy Herman seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. The Motion passed. VIII. Adiournment Date: