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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2013_Executive_SessionA N 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401. (208) 525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 www.d93scliools.org D(, 11 �1 €, jink, ni j, "m Wl,'ndcon Executive Session May 8, 2013 5:00 PM 1, Call to Order Chairman Lords called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. IL Roll Call Those Board members in attendance were Chairman Craig Lords, Vice-chairman Annette Winchester, Trustee Wendy Harman, and Trustee DeVere Hunt. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackett, Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Principal Jason Lords, Assistant Principal Thomas Kennedy, School Psychologist Amy Holloway, Board Clerk Valerie Messick, and District Legal Counsel Doug Nelson. Chairman Lords asked for a motion for 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 conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. MOTION: Anette Winchester made the motion to move in to executive Session for the purposes stated, Wendy Herman seconded. The roll call vote was: Annette Winchester— yes Wendy Horman — yes DeVere Hunt— yes Craig Lords — yes Motion passed 111, Executive Session X Appoint Hearing Officer - Expulsion Hearinq Chairman Lords appointed Doug Nelson as Hearing Officer for the Expulsion hearing, Mr. Nelson explained the procedure that would be followed during the Expulsion hearing. He then swore in potential witnesses and asked the administration to present their information. He asked for any questions or clarification and their asked the student and his step-father to present information. The Board then asked clarifying questions, The student and step-father were released and the Board deliberated regarding whether or not to expel "Student 130" from attendance at the schools of the District. Chairman Lords asked for a motion to move out of executive session and move in to open meeting to attend the regularly scheduled Board meeting at 6:55 p.m. MOTION: Wendy Herman made the motion to move out of executive session and move into open session, seconded by DeVere Hunt. Vote: 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed, The Board returned to executive session at 9:20 p.m. upon a motion to convene back into executive session to discuss personnel items and negotiations made by DeVere Hunt and seconded by Annette Winchester. The Roll call vote was: DeVere Hunt —Yes Kip Nelson — Yes Wendy Herman — Yes Annette Winchester —Yes Craig Lords — Yes Motion passed. Those Board members in attendance were Chairman Craig Lords, Vice-chairman Annette Winchester, Trustee Wendy Horman, Treasurer Kip Nelson and Trustee DeVere Hunt. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackeft, Deputy Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Human Resources Director Shalene French., Chief Financial and Operations Officer April Burton, and District Legal Counsel Doug Nelson. B. Personnel Items - Shalene French The following items were discussed: I Possible disciplinary action 2 Possible notice of non-renewal of contract. 3 Possible reassignment of administrative personnel to a teaching position that is available in the District, 4 Possible open positions for reassignment 5 Potential litigation If a poison is on a renewable contract, we need to deal with their rights. They need to be put on probation if there is a performance issue. We need to give reasons for non-renewal of an annual contract The individual is entitled to an Informal review but not a due process hearing. If terminating for cause such as violation of file code of ethics, You need to have a hearing and report any such violations to the professional standards commission Ms. French also reported that we have seen a decrease in Lincoln High School enrollment and an increase atTCHS, Bonneville airline High School, and the eCenter. As a result, we may need to ask for a reduction in force at 1.incoln. Those individuals that could be affected were discussed. C. Neriotiations Discussion - Marjean McConnell Mrs. McConnell reported that they rnet with the BEA twice, We opened a dialogue and went through working conditions and public complaints. We discussed classroom visitations and planning time going over the rational to keep things in policy. The dialogue is going well. We will talk money next Thursday. Not many people come to the open meetings. Hopefully it is a good sign that people trust the process. Mrs. Burton discussed financial issues. She reported the projected fund balance for this year. Mrs. Burton reported that the cost of medical benefits will increase approximately $710,000 and PERSI will increase about $300,000. We started with a 16% fund balance and that has decreased to 11%,, There won't be a lot for increases in salary. We are looking a one-tirne bonus. Employees may be required to pay a portion of their health benefits. Our costs are increasing and our revenue will be the same next year. We need about $2.8 million in reserve. We may need an increase in the supplemental levy to help take care of healthcare increases. Chairman Lords asked for a motion to move out of executive session. MOTION: Wendy Hannan made the motion to move Out of executive session and move into Open Session at 9:57 p.m. Seconded by DeVere Hunt. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed, IV, AdiOUInment Chairman Lords asked for a motion to adjourn at 9:57 p.m. MOTION: DeVere Hunt made the motion to adjourn, Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed. APPROVED: Chairperson ATTESTED: lerk Date: