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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-12_Regular_MeetingDr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Dr. Bruce Roberts, Deputy Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 529-0104  www.d93.k12.id.us Board of Trustees  Craig Lords  Annette Winchester  Wendy Horman  Kip Nelson  DeVere Hunt Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent Minutes Regular Meeting February 8, 2012 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order Chairman Lords called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members present: Chairman Craig Lords, Vice Chairman Annette Winchester, Treasurer Wendy Horman, Trustee Kip Ne lson arrived at 7:15 p.m. and Trustee DeVere Hunt. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackett, Deputy Superintendent Bruce Roberts, Assistant Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Chief Financial/Operations Officer April Burton, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick III. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors Others in attendance: Director of Plant Facilities/Operations Roger Hill, Health and Safety Coordinator Guy Bliesner, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, Principal Dan Page, Principal Ken Marlowe, Principal Shalene French, Principal Jason Lords, Principal Lanie Keller, Rod Rapp, Director of Federal Programs Susan Searle, Carol Roberts, Director of Curriculum Michaelena Hix, Lana Gonzales, Renee Cook, Jason Curtis, Assistant Principal Craig Miller, Joanne Denney, Sandy Volmer, Teri Hamelin, Principal Lyndon Oswald, Amanda VanOrden, Sue Kindred, Principal Rex Miller, Principal Teri Beseris, and Principal Tom Gaucha y. IV. Motion and Order to Amend Agenda Chairman Lords read the Motion and Order to Amend Agenda and asked if there would be a motion to amend as stated. MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to amend the agenda as stated. Wendy Horman seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. V. Consent Calendar A. Minutes of the previous meetings. Special Meeting January 6, 2012 Regular Meeting January 11, 2012 Special Meeting January 25, 2012 B. Accounts Payable $1,625,578.29 C. Capital Construction Projects Report D. Resignations and Terminations Judy Anderson Rocky Mountain Middle School DRR Para Benjamin Anderson Sandcreek Middle School Boys Track Coach Shelby Baker Discovery Elementary School Title One Para Jordan Bevan Rimrock Elementary School Playground Assistant Aaron Blaylock Bonneville High School Part-Time Custodian Robert Chandler Transportation Department Part-Time Bus Driver Jaralyn Christensen Transportation Department Utility Bus Driver Emily Flynn Falls Valley Elementary School Part-Time Overflow Para Chandler Gneiting Bonneville High School Student Dishwasher Pamela Gorman Cloverdale Elementary School Part-Time Title One Para Ann Harper Falls Valley Elementary School Special Education Para Chip Harris Transportation Department Part-Time Bus Driver Candice Hope Cloverdale Elementary School Playground Assistant Jana Johnson Bridgewater Elementary School Part-Time Fast ForWord Para Haley Trauntvein Maintenance Department Summer Custodian E. Proposed Contracts, Appointments, and Assignments Miranda Colling Tiebreaker Elementary School Part-Time Fast ForWord Para Corrie Evans Falls Valley Elementary School Playground Assistant Kinie Frederickson Falls Valley Elementary School Part-Time Title One Para Jessica Gifford Bridgewater Elementary School Playground Assistant Julie Hammond Iona Elementary School Part-Time Overflow Para Stacy Hansen Discovery Elementary School School Counselor Ashley Jolliff Mountain Valley Elementary Part-Time Fast ForWord Para Shauna Krupa Discovery Elementary School Part-Time Media Center Para Carrie Lemon Fairview Elementary School Part-Time Classroom Aide Cynthia Martin Bridgewater Elementary School Part-Time Preschool Para Nicole Maxwell Hillcrest High School Part-Time Cook Charlotte Melander Bonneville High School DRR Para Chandalar Randall Bonneville High School DRR Para Logan Robertson Discovery Elementary School Part-Time Title One Para Shannon Ross Cloverdale Elementary School Part-Time Cook Darla Snyder Cloverdale Elementary School Playground Assistant Brandon Waite Discovery Elementary School Part-Time Cook Clifton Weight Technology Department Education Technology Specialist F. Pending Contracts, Appointments, and Assignments Jessica Buhl Discovery Elementary School Part-Time Title One Para Shane Christiansen Bonneville High School Custodian G. Transfers From: To: Jodi Barnes Admin. Assistant at District Office Data Analyst at Technology Department Katie Bugbee PSR at Falls Valley PSR at Iona Kathleen Lattimore Part-Time Cook at Falls Valley Full-Time Cook at Falls Valley Jori Law Part-Time EC Para at Cloverdale Part-Time DRR Para at BHS Margaret Liebenthal Part-Time Title One Para at BHS Full-Time Title One Para at BHS and Falls Valley Justin Martin Part-Time Custodian at BHS Full-Time Custodian at BHS H. Proposed Stipend Assignments Kevin Coles Hillcrest High School Coach Roger Horne Bonneville High School Coach William Kofe Sandcreek Middle School Coach Eric Langley Sandcreek Middle School Coach Sheryl Trejo Bonneville High School Coach I. Authorized Bank Account Signatures J. Student Club Request 1. Bonneville Mock Trial Team – Bonneville High School K. Trip Request 1. Hillcrest Ballroom – to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada March 26 – March 31, 2012 2. Sandcreek Middle School Band – to travel to Lagoon, Farmington , Utah – May 18, 2012 3. Hillcrest Robotics Team 1566 – to travel to West Valley City, Utah – March 14 – March 17, 2012 Chairman Lords asked if there would be a motion to accept the consent calendar as amended. MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion to accept the consent calendar as amended. Annette Winchester seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. VI. 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. Brennan Summers, Student Body President at Bonneville High School – Reported that he and the student council have been working with Bell Photography to create posters to urge students to do a better job at school. He gave copies of the posters to Board members. These have been placed throughout the school. He thanked the Board for their support of their high school activities. Craig Miller – Brought a proposed name for the Professional Technical High School for the Board to think about for a little while. His proposal is D93 Technical Trades High School (TTHS). Mr. Hunt asked what will happen if the bond doesn’t pass. Mr. Miller responded that there would not be any help with overcrowding at the traditional high schools. The Professional Technical High School would be small with about 150 students. If the bond passes, the school could enroll 300-400 students and help take overcrowding pressure from the two traditional high schools by enabling these students to be fully out of traditional classes. When asked how many students are involved, Mr. Miller responded that there are currently more students involved from Bonneville High School but if the bond passes we can bring the construction classes over from Hillcrest and even the numbers out between the two schools. Sandy Volmer, Hillcrest High School Booster Club president – Thanked the Board for their continued support of the high school programs. Amanda Van Orden – Stated that she is representing a group of parents whose children are going to transition from Discovery to Rocky Mountain Middle School. She read belief statements from website and asked if kids in special education were included in those statements. The parents are looking for quality of effort for their students who have special needs. She stated that they won’t sit ideally and watch. She demanded follow-up from the January 19th meeting with parents. They want detailed plans of action and timelines for what will be accomplished. Renee Cook – She has sent an email stating what parents want – Parents want to be present when meetings occur – They want follow-up – They want policies that address what will be put in place for the children and tell what the District will do for these kids. She stated that the District is being reactive not proactive. If policies had been put in place earlier, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Parents have been told that the District will abide by the law and stay within budget. She stated that there shouldn’t be minimums. The parents have received no responses from District level employees. There has been nothing addressing the needs the parents set forth two months ago. They are asking to be involved to help solve problems. She wants policies and procedures put in place. Chairman Lords thanked those who spoke for their input. VII. Old Business A. Pay for Performance Update – Marjean McConnell Mrs. McConnell expressed appreciation for members of Pay for Performance Committee. She stated that changes can be made in rates at the end of 1st semester. The committee met looked at the data and made changes. ISEE calculates attendance different than before. Spring attendance is historically lower than fall semester. As a result the committee lowered attendance rate just a little bit. Schools have done a lot to improve attendance. Other changes were at the middle school where rates on end of course assessments were adjusted and at the high schools where credits earned were adjusted. Lincoln High School’s graduation rate has been figured differently and the committee adjusted for that. Those who are working toward meeting the criteria will be successful. Ms. McConnell expects that it will positive for teachers in the District. Annette Winchester thanked the teachers for their ongoing willingness to give information and work to build consensus. The group twinked the plan when necessary and then moved forward. She commended them as true leaders. Chairman Lords asked if there would be a motion regarding the reported Pay for Performance Updates. MOTION: Wendy Horman made the motion to accept the changes made to the District’s Pay for Performance Plan. Anette Winchester seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. B. 2012 -2013 Calendar – Dr. Bruce Roberts Dr. Roberts stated that the 2012-2013 Calendar was presented to the Board on January 11th and then posted on the District website for 30-day review. Patrons and employees were notified of the survey through email, text messages, the PTO President’s Meeting, the Resolutions Committee Meeting, and BEA Leadership Meeting. Dr. Roberts has concluded that people have strong opinions. There were many comments on early release, coordinating with District 91 Calendar, starting before Labor Day and going after Memorial Day, and classified work schedules. With regard to early release, principals have strong opinions about having it scheduled on Mondays. Parents don’t like early release, but if we have it, it should not be on Monday. Dr. Roberts stated that he only presents the information to the Board so they can make an informed decision. There were many questions regarding the need for early release. Dr. Roberts stated that the expectations of teachers are incredible with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements and the State’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver application that will replace NCLB. There is not enough time for teachers to address these pressing issues as well as analyze and interpret testing data with school teams, prepare for common core instruction, write Individual Education Plans (IEP), learn to use new technology (both software and hardware) to enhance teaching, share Response to Intervention (RTI) information with school groups, develop Total Instructional Alignment (TIA) processes, etc. Teachers need to coordinate Common Core Standards with the grades below and the grades above. When asked why not schedule early release on Friday. Dr. Roberts stated that a case can be made for any day. Teachers and administrators have strong feelings and like Monday. Most patrons like Friday. We’ve had early release for several years and Monday was chosen. There are pros and cons for each of the three days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). There is a strong indication from our building leaders that Monday would be the best day. Our administrators will do the best to make any day work. Mrs. Horman asked if one day a month would be better rather than four short early release days during the month. Dr. Roberts responded that short periods are better than one long period once a month. There is more down time on a full day. This would not lead to analysis of formative assessments from the last week, looking at data to make changes, and then coming back to report.. DeVere Hunt asked if Friday early release would put coaches at a disadvantage. Dr. Roberts stated that Friday is the day where there is the greatest absenteeism for teachers including coaches. A good thing about Friday early release for students is that they won’t miss class to attend extracurricular events. It was stated that our students don’t have to travel far and rarely miss school to attend these events.. Coordination with District 91’s calendar was discussed. One drawback is their spring break is scheduled the week before IRI and ISAT testing. Our teachers feel strongly about having the students back in school for at least a week before spring testing begins. The possibility of a late start (after Labor Day) was briefly discussed. Dr. Roberts stated that no decision will satisfy everybody. A lot of thought and time has been put into the proposed calendar. The administration will support the Board’s decision. Chairman Lords has been opposed to Monday early release, is concerned that we balance the process so students get needed seat time, and that the early release time is valid and relevant, DeVere Hunt stated that Friday early release was great for him when he was growing up. He feels that kids check out on Friday afternoon and are fairly non-functional. Teachers should be able to work on Friday since they are professionals. Dr. Roberts stated that intense focused in service is hard. We want to bring out best in teachers. Wendy Horman has concerns that early release was not used well last time the District had it. Dr. Roberts stated that the landscape has changed. Mrs. Horman stated that the current eight hour contract not used properly. Patrons have observed teachers not using the time as contract time. She feels there is too much early release time scheduled. Dr. Roberts stated that Shelley, Rexburg, Madison, and Pocatello school districts have early release time on Monday. Annette Winchester asked why not consider Wednesday for early release. Dr. Roberts stated that the teachers and administrator feel that Wednesday would be a disruption to a pattern in weekly instruction. Chairman Lords stated that this is not a public hearing but asked if anyone in the audience was interested in commenting. Sandi Volmer stated that her children attended White Pine Charter School where they had early release on Wednesday. This broke up the week for her children and they came back energized and helped them to focus for the rest of the week. Sharen Meyers stated that it comes down to perspective. She is representing the parent’s perspective that teachers are professionals. If we have to have early release, Friday would be much more convenient for parents who have daycare concerns. These parents may have to pay an additional $1,024 for daycare. Dr. Shackett stated that the administration cares that we have early release time but they can work with any day of the week. There is concern that parents will pull their kids out all day on Friday and the District could lose thousands of dollars in ADA. Our records show that the highest absenteeism for teachers is Friday. We don’t have evidence of student attendance on that day. DeVere Hunt football is the only sport where teams leave early. They don’t leave early for half of the games. There is a small number of coaches that would have to leave early. Mr. Hunt would like to postpone the vote on calendar. Annette Winchester wanted to approve the calendar and then decide when the early release day will be. Wendy Horman is concerned with the day and the number of days scheduled and concerned about the reduction in instructional time. Dr. Roberts stated that early release days are only scheduled when there is a full week of school. Mrs. Horman asked if there is an issue with number of instructional hours. Dr. .Roberts stated that with early release as scheduled, kindergarten is over 26 hours. Grades 1 – 3 are scheduled 105 hours over the state minimum. Seniors are only scheduled for 12 hours over the minimum. Their graduation date could be put back a day later. Mrs. Horman would prefer to wait on the vote Chairman Lords has issues with early release and is a proponent for Friday. However, we hire professionals and their recommendation is Monday as best day. It is appropriate to wait to give the Board an opportunity to read and hear what people have to say about the day of the week for early release. He recommended that the Board approve the calendar with release time and give 30 days to look at what professionals say as well as parents regarding the day. Mrs. Horman stated that scheduling one Monday a month is more important to her. Chairman Lords asked if there would be a motion regarding the 2012 – 2013 Calendar. MOTION: Anette Winchester made the motion to approve calendar with early release days and move toward making decision next month when the early release will be scheduled. Craig Lords seconded. The vote was 3 in favor (Winchester, Lords, Hunt) with 2 opposed (Horman, Nelson) and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. Chairman Lords stated that the Board wants any information from the administration that would be helpful to make a decision on day for early release. C. Policy for Final Adoption – Dr. Bruce Roberts 1510 and 4102 Board Agenda Items 2560 Elementary Field Trips 5015 Teacher Provisions for Employment 5800 Classified Employment and Assignment Dr. Roberts stated that this group is existing policies with updated language. He recommended approval with additional language to #5015 page 3 of 4, under Duties as Assigned, #2 add: “as listed in this section”. Chairman Lords asked if there would be a motion regarding the Policies presented for Final Adoption. MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to accept the policies presented for final adoption with amended language as stated by Dr. Roberts. DeVere Hunt seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed VIII. New Business A. Motions from Executive Session Chairman Lords stated that there were no motions from executive session at this time. IX. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings 1. Day on the Hill – February 14 – 15, 2012 – Boise 2. Special Meeting/Work Session – February 22, 2012 – Rocky Mountain Middle School national student clearing house information – what kids are doing after high school 3. Regular Meeting – March 14, 2012 X. Adjournment Annette Winchester made the motion at 8:15 p.m. to move back into executive session pursuant to 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. Wendy Horman seconded. Chairman Lords asked for a roll call vote Craig Lords – Yes Annette Winchester – Yes Wendy Horman – Yes Kip Nelson – Yes Wendy Horman – Yes The Board adjourned in to Superintendent Shackett’s office to continue the unfinished business of the executive session that was begun at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:51 p.m. upon motion by DeVere Hunt and seconded by Annette Winchester APPROVED: _____________________ Chairperson ATTESTED: __________________________ Clerk Date: ___________________