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� <br />��c�°� <br />L E <br />3�� ����t J � �� � ������%-� A ;1 49 i� , 73 73 <br />s"",,»., ^,hie,/"/ u.-/»°s^ <br />3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401 <208 525-4400 Fax (208) 529{)104 www.d93szhoobo/O <br />DI, mux,), sup^ www"olk H^/ ./»rm/ inm',l,./ <br />Work Session of the Board of Trustees <br />With Lincoln High School Student Council <br />Lincoln High School Multipurpose Room Stage <br />May 1.uo13 <br />11:30 a.m <br />i Call <br />Chairman Lords called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. <br />IL Roll Call <br />Those Board members in attendance were Chairman Craig Lords, Treasurer Kip Nelson, and Trustee DeVere Hunt, Others in attendance <br />were Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Human Resources Director Shalene French, Student Council Adviser Fred Adams, Director <br />of Operations Todd Hicks, Principal John Pymm, Principal Doug McLaren, School Counselor Jennie Likes, Director of Plant Facility and <br />Purchasing Roger Hill. <br />Ui Welcome Dobwatea and Visitors <br />Amy Landers, Erika Johnson, Taylana Hartwell, Andy Tomas, Jose Diosdado, Nick Hincks, Arturo Nila <br />Craig asked for introductions: Tayleoaoame from Bonneville, Andy Tomas from Hi|kcrest. Jose ciosdadoise wrestler and came from <br />Bonneville, Nick Hinks came Bonneville, Arturo Nila has been at Lincoln for 3 years and came from Bonneville. <br />K( Lincoln Student Council Presentation <br />Chairman Lords explained that the building was the church and the school was next door, The Board comes m each high school in the fall and <br />m the spring m see how U went and what iv going on, He asked the students totell a Couple of things that happening Lincoln High <br />School. Mr. Adams stated that the amazing thing about Lincoln is the way the kids mature. They are really motivated young people. They see <br />this as a business. Their payment is the credits and it will make a difference in their lives. Mrs. Likes stated that the students were chosen <br />because they have focused and stayed at Lincoln the whole year. Sometimes students drop their Lincoln block and go to the eCenter to get it. <br />She said the definition of an adult is someone who does something even if they don't want to. The school has tried to promote higher <br />education this year and t» have had some college (ed to the oh | Chairman Lords asked the students h they have <br />felt about Lincoln and what they like about Lincoln. There is not so much drama and you get lots of help. Teachers take time to help. Mr. Hunt <br />asked the students what brought them to Lincoln, Arturo came because of the focus. You get lots of help from the teachers, It is easier to <br />focus on one class for three weeks instead of eight classes every other day. Students can pick up the information more quickly in the block <br />schedule works better for some students, Nick is a sophomore and will graduate next year. He initially came because of pocket knife in <br />backpack that he didn't remember, was expelled, and came here, At the regular high school he was just barely passing now he getting A's and <br />B's. Chairman Lords stated that the state will pay for college credits if students stay in school after completing graduation requirements. Arturo <br />stated that he was in trouble in the in the beginning because he was into talking. He needed to learn to keep his mouth shut and go to work, <br />He feels he is getting a good education and is able to learn more at Lincoln. He feels like they pile Stuff on you at the traditional high school. <br />He said he gets so much done at Lincoln and doesn't forget things so much. He stated that teachers take time to help You and they won't give <br />Lip on you. They will Pull You to the side to help. There are no conflicts here, Everyone knows everyone. There are no certain groups or clicks. <br />There is no judgment here regarding race or clothes. Mr. Adams stated that some of the classes go to Bridgewater and work with the <br />elementary kids, The students there enjoy these kids, The little kids get to pick who they want to help them. Chairman Lords reported that <br />we've had good reports about what Lincoln students are doing with students at Bridgewater. Those little kids look up to you, The Board asked <br />what Students think about the rules at Lincoln, The response was that there are high expectations, rules are needed, and Students like them. <br />There is a conflict resolution process available for students. Teachers take time to help students with problerns and give advice. Mr. Adams <br />reported that Lincoln has sorne students from District 91 as well as Jefferson School District. At the moment they have only one baby in the <br />nursery. They also have children up to 4 years old in the nursery. They can have up to eight kids at a time. <br />Chairman Lords asked if the Students knew what a school board does. They did not. He explained that the board members are elected from <br />five zones in the District, The Board makes the rules and regulations then District people and principals enforce those rules, The Board <br />members are volunteers and are elected for four years, |f you don't like o policy, to|kmoBnard Member. He encouraged the students hovoice <br />their opinions. The school board is responsible for expulsions as well. The best part nf the job is meeting with students. Chairman Lords stated <br />that we are proud of Lincoln High Soxupi He asked the students w thank their friends, let them know they are appreciated, and let them know <br />that the Board recognizes how hard they are working. The students were then released to return to class. <br />K kmnhroiscussion <br />A. weiahtedGmdinnSvotem JoxnPymm Doug McLaren <br />Mr. Ppnm reported that there are two parts of the proposal. First is to adopt a 5.0 point standard and second to grant college credit. At <br />the moment, there are students who are ranked number 1 but are not valedictorian because they got an A- somewhere along the line. <br />They took rigorous classes but the | field ianot fair. |f kids take classes that offer ao.8 grading scale, h should help these kids. So <br />if students take a rigorous class schedule they WOUld get a higher rank even if they don't get an A. on the Current 4.0 scale they would <br />drop in ranking. The 5.0 point scale will get calculated in the GPA. If a student took all 5.0 classes and got A's they would get a 4.25 - 4�3 <br />x.n")"dTnuk'e, `,vi�o/"�o, A,oe�cr 1 w" <br />