04-22-2015 Minutes Executive Session

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Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 529-0104  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Annette Winchester  Kip Nelson  Amy Landers  Brian McBride  Jeff Bird Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Executive Session April 22, 2015 After the Special Meeting/Work Session Chairperson stated that the Board will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student and Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(c) To consider deliberations to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. The Executive Session will be closed to the public as permitted by law. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a roll call vote: Jeff Bird not in attendance (excused) Kip Nelson yes Amy Landers yes Annette Winchester yes Brian McBride yes I. Property Information – Roger Hill Chairperson Winchester asked Mr. Hill to discuss with the Board the property concerns. He discussed the following property descriptions and the needed changes. The property that is next to Fairview elementary shows the descriptions of the homeowner and district are different, and are in dispute. There is a 20-foot difference. The homeowner has had the property surveyed to find the discrepancy. The homeowner has proposed that the new property line be changed to reflect the existing fence line. Mr. Hill recommends that the Board sign a quitclaim deed for the property that District records show is ours on her side of the fence, and she will do the same for the property on District’s side. This could be done either by a lawyer or by the survey company that has completed the surveying. The Board agreed to the recommendation from Mr. Hill. We have had an appraisal on the property discussed earlier. There is a developer who wants to run a sewer line across the property from Stone Haven on through, and the owner wanted the District to be aware of it in case it wants to purchase the property. Once Mr. Hill receives a map of the property, he will bring the matter before the Board and ask for further direction. Mr. Doug Nelson said that a developer may be interested in selling a portion of the land next to Hillcrest High School since they have already sold some of the lots. Mr. Nelson suggested that the District could buy a portion and then ask the developer to donate a portion to the District. II. Personnel Items Shalene French Chairperson Winchester asked Dr. French to discuss personnel issues with the Board. She discussed with the Board circumstances regarding the possible probation of Teacher C15 and D15. Dr. French recommended that they both be placed on probation for the rest of this year and the duration of next year. Dr. French and Mr. Nelson reviewed the options for Teacher B15, which are termination of contract for violation of Code of Ethics, reassign of the employee, or put the employee on suspension or probation. The Board may propose a termination of contract and then continue with a termination proceeding, which may be an open meeting, and witnesses can be cross-examined by the employee’s council. Mr. Nelson instructed the Board that they must decide if these facts warrant such action. Chairman Winchester felt that the information is out in the community and we must act soon. Dr. French recommended that the Board at the very least reassign or suspend the employee for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Nelson reviewed the possible violations that the Board could use to make their decision, both in our policy, and the State Board of Education Code of Ethics. Mr. Nelson asked the Board to consider their options, and whether or not they feel employee B15 could be rehabilitated with probation and corrective action. One of the recommendations was that if the employee is not terminated they get independent examinations that there is no risk of recidivism. Mr. Nelson advised approving the suspension for the remainder of the school year unless the administration determines a reassignment is in order. III. Move Back into Open Meeting The Board moved back into open session at 2:41 p.m. IV. Motions from Executive Session Chairperson Winchester asked if there would be any motions from Executive Session.