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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2015 Minutes Regular MeetingDr. Charles J. Shackett, 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 Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent Regular Meeting March 11, 2015 7:00 PM I. Call to Order Chairperson Winchester called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Those Board members in attendance were Chairperson Annette Winchester, Vice-chairperson Kip Nelson, Treasurer Amy Landers, Trustee Jeff Bird, and Trustee Brian McBride. Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackett, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, D irector of School Improvement and Technology Scott Woolstenhulme, Communications Liaison Phil Campbell, Principal Jason Lords, Principal Heath Jackson, Director of Human Resources Shalene French, Director of Safe Schools John Pymm, Director of Plant Facility/Purchasing Roger Hill, Chief Financial/Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Child Nutrition Heather Plain, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick III. Welcoming of Delegates and Visitors Chairperson Winchester reminded patrons to sign the Request to Appear before the Board Roster in the back of the room if they wish to speak to the Board during that portion of the meeting. She asked that if more than one person is planning on speaking to the same subject to choose one (1) spokesperson and if individuals have written materials for the Board, to submit them to the Board Clerk. She welcomed Boy Scout Garreson Hammer who was working on the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge. She also welcomed the following: Erika Miller, Dustin Miller, Eric Velaquez, Brandt Pullins, Boyd Southwick, Craig Lords, LoAnn Belnap, Evan Belnap, Rob Belnap, Andrew Evans, Cassy Stauffer, Tanner Stauffer, Mike O’Connor, Mark Varvel, Tricial Varvel, Bailey Varvel, Shelley Woolstenhulme, Breezy Bird, Jennie Jenkins, Stephanie Gifford, Denice Hart, Bob Hart, Karla Harris, Annette Morrell, Douglas Morrell, Euroca Marrott, Richard Marrott, Misty Taylor, Madison Tayler, Boyd Southwick, Heidi Southwick, Kristine Beck, Tom Hunsaker, Cassie Sellars, Scott Lynch, Josh Harris, Frank Plain, Jon Judy, Mistie Loveland, Dirk Loveland, Rachel Shirley, Tory Shirley, Ronette Sorensen, Darla Hill, Branson Johnson, Craig Miller, Lane Elkington, Kevin Hansen, Ana Tadlock, and Karen Summers Chairperson Winchester informed those present that there are important choices that need to be made. It is important that we are honest and the best examples to our children and our community as we work through problems and get along. IV. Amend/Approve the Agenda Amy Landers read the motion and order to amend the agenda. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion with regard to the request to amend the agenda. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to amend the Agenda as read. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 0 opposed and 1 abstention. Motion was carried. Mr. Bird abstained because he was concerned about possible open meeting violation due to amending the agenda. Amy Landers asked to remove Items B. Bid Award for HHS Network Replacement and C. State of the District Report from New Business and move them to the work session agenda on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion to approve removal of the items as requested. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to approve removal of items B. Bid Award for HHS Network Replacement and C. State of the District Report B. Bid Award for HHS Network Replacement and C. State of the District Report from New Business and move them to the Work Session agenda scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Brian McBride seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion to approve the agenda as amended. MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Jeff Bird seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. V. Consent Calendar A. Minutes of Previous Meetings 1. Regular Meeting 02-11-2015 2. Executive Session 02-11-2015 3. Work Session 02-25-2015 4. Executive Session 02-25-2015 B. Financial 1. Accounts Payable $6,476,408.55 2. Proposed Contracts a. Staff Development for Educators b. J. Chad Professional Training, LLC c. Speech and Language Clinic Rehabilitation Center d. Addendum to Lexia Learning Systems LLC C. Employees 1. Conditional Employment Monica Ash Special Services Department BI Professional 2/17/2015 Chelsey Ellis Transportation Department Bus Aide 2/9/2015 Kaleen Flaherty Bridgewater Elementary Teacher 8/24/2015 Emily Hodges Transportation Department Bus Aide 2/9/2015 Dennis Jorgensen Food Service Department Cook 2/3/2015 Griselda Martinez Summit Hills Playground Assistant 2/6/2015 Michael McClellan Special Services Department PSR 2/9/2015 Brittney Nelson Special Services Department DRR Para 3/6/2015 Micheal Thompson Transportation Department Bus Driver 2/9/2015 2. Resignations and Terminations Darci Barney Lincoln High School Teacher 6/5/2015 Christina Davis Bonneville Online High School Teacher 2/18/2015 Marianne Edmondson Hillcrest High School Teacher 6/5/2015 Carmanita Ellis Bonneville Online School Teacher 6/5/2015 Ronald Gould Custodial Department Custodian 2/18/2015 Alicia Hales Hillcrest High School Teacher 6/5/2015 Dennis Jorgensen Food Service Department Cook 3/6/2015 Carissa Lewis TCHS/BOHS Teacher 6/5/2015 Michelle Miller Rocky Mountain Middle School Teacher 6/5/2015 Laura Pettet Food Service Department Cook 5/1/2015 Kathaleen Plock District Office Accounts Payable Clerk 2/13/2015 Enrique Ramirez Food Service Department Food Service Delivery 3/6/2015 Kya Range Rimrock Elementary Teacher 6/5/2015 Heidi Reeves Food Service Department Cook 2/20/2015 Laurie Rierson Bonneville Online School Secretary 6/12/2015 Joseph Roach Ammon Elementary Playground Assistant 2/27/2015 CeeCee Smith-Saxton Food Service Department Cook 2/27/2015 Lane Virgin Bonneville High School Assistant Football Coach 10/31/2014 David Warmbier Bridgewater Elementary Teacher 6/5/2015 Rein Weil Sandcreek Middle School After School Music Para 12/11/2014 Rachel Goodworth Falls Valley Elementary Teacher 6/5/2015 Kenneth Todd Hicks Distict Office Director of Operations 3/4/2015 3. Retirements Lyndell Bradshaw Falls Valley Elementary Teacher 6/5/2015 Valerie Messick District Office Policy Coordinator/ Board Clerk 6/30/2015 Connie Jensen Mountain Valley Teacher 6/5/2015 4. Transfers From: To: Kent Croft Cook at Cloverdale Elementary Cook at Bonneville High School Tonya Haroldsen Cook at Rocky Mountain Middle School Cook at Discovery Elementary School 5. Proposed Stipend Assignments Stetson Belnap Bonneville High School Assistant Baseball Coach (Varsity) Linda Hostert Bonneville Online High School Teacher Sheryl Trejo Bonneville High School Softball - Freshman Head Coach Zairrick Wadsworth Bonneville Online High School Teacher 6. Multiple Objective Measures of Student Growth for Evaluation Purposes 7. Superintendents’ Contracts D. Students 1. Alternate Graduation Requests LHS Students 2. Trip Requests a. BHS Business Professional of America to travel to Boise to attend the State BPA Conference March 12, 2015 to March 14, 2015 b. BHS and HHS Debate Teams to travel to Dallas, Texas to compete in the National Debate Tournament June 13, 2015 to June 20, 2015 c. RMMS MATHCOUNTS to travel to Boise to attend the State MATHCOUNTS Competition March 13, 2015 to March 14, 2015 d. BHS Varsity Volleyball to travel to Lehi, Utah to participate in a volleyball tournament at Lone Peak High School September 11, 2015 to September 12, 2015 e. BHs Varsity Volleyball to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the Durango Fall Classic Tournament September 17, 2015 to September 20, 2015 f. BHS Football to travel to Valor Christian High School, Denver Colorado August 27, 2015 to August 29, 2015 g. HHS Ballroom Team to travel to Provo, Utah to participate in 2015 US Dance Sport Championships March 10,,2015 to March 12, 2015 h. HHS Ballroom to travel to Orem, Utah to participate in a Spring Tour March 22, 2015 to March 25, 2015 3. Ratify Denial of Enrollment 4. Ratify Consent to Expulsion without Hearing Chairperson Winchester asked if any Board Member would like to remove any item from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Agenda. Hearing none, she then asked if any Board Member had any questions with regard to the Consent Calendar. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion with regard to the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Jeff Bird seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. VI. Information Item BHS Foreign Language Department - French - 12 students will be traveling to Paris France with Explorica, Travel, Learn Tour to obtain cultural and language experiences. The Board does not generally approve student travel through a travel agency. This travel is at the student's and their parents’ choice and expense. It is not a school or District sponsored event. No action from the Board is required. VII. Public Input Pursuant to Board Policy #1550 Public Participation in Board Meetings Public Input shall be held to a maximum of 1 hour and 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. Chairperson Winchester went over the following rules and protocol for public input. 1. State your name and address for the record 2. Each person will have the floor for a maximum of 2 minutes because of the number of people in attendance 3. Written comments must include your name, address, and telephone number 4. Face the Board not the audience 5. Will note and not discuss at this time Chairperson Winchester asked those who wish to participate to sign the list in the back and then asked for that list to be brought forward. Erica Miller - 4658 Wind River Road - The District held a community meeting about the site layout. She thanked the Board for taking the time to listen. This state has the lowest tax they have seen. She voted no because she feels her concerns were not heard. She has a hard time trusting that her opinion maters. She is representing 17 other moms who have children in the neighborhoods. Their kids are afraid to speak against bond. As an educator the number one goal is to do what is best for students. The bond has failed two times. She said the Board has the agenda set to re-bond and she would like the more input from people her age Dustin Miller - 4658 Wind River Road - It seems that whenever he makes a recommendations nothing happens. He is concerned about the people who were on the committee. He feels it was not a fair representation of patrons in the community. There were far extremes and not a representative of demographics in the community. There is more support for adding on to high schools. But the District didn’t bond for that. He wondered why the District had committee if your minds were already made up. His hope that the District will listen to what community wants and come up with most cost effective means for our children Eric Velasquez – 360 North Eight Mile Circle – concerns if the vote had been in favor of the Bond would we still have this meeting? He would the Board to give people a chance to talk about concerns if it had passed. He wants to discuss the layout now. He wants some time to regroup and talk about concerns about the layout from those who live on the Southwest side. He would like a new committee and put the vote off until November instead of voting in May. He suggested that the Board not try to do the same thing. Dr. Shackett stated that they have not forgotten the site committee and their recommendations. Brandt Pullins 3110 Backhand Drive– There was a larger voter turnout this time and he is encouraged that 65% voted in favor of the bond. The best way to get representation from all demographics is to get more people involved. Boyd Southwick 3836 East Heath Circle – Data can be looked at in a variety of ways. What defeated the bond was not the people but the legislators. People came out to vote. The issues were looked at very well and they were well vetted out. It would be disenfranchise those 65% of the voters to go in a different direction. Craig Lords 585 Beulahs Lane – He was on school board and served as board chair for 11 years. He has been involved with growth in District. He has looked through news clippings there has been a vocal group that helped the process. Growth has happened and the Board should stick to the task and get a school built. The Board needs to make tough decisions. It is not easy. People have been well meaning and gracious. The Board has done their homework and it is now time to move on. He commended the Board for involving as many people as they could in this decision. Scott Lynch – Appreciates the Board for having this meeting tonight. The community came together and put the kids first. The motion for to build a high school was not from the board. We need to keep going and increase support because of the community input. We need to keep moving forward with this. It is a good time to look at options and educate yourself. It is a great time to look at options concerning safety and overcrowding. Maybe we need to convene and change a few things. He thanked and appreciates the Board. Chairperson Winchester stated that the Board appreciates all who have spoken. We will continue to meet with people, listen to concerns, and act as best we can. VIII. New Business A. Recognize American Legion Teacher of the Year Eric Haroldson - Heath Jackson Chairperson Winchester stated that Mr. Haroldson was unable to attend this evening but she wanted to recognize him as the American Legion Teacher of the Year at Bonneville High School. Mr. Haroldson is a teacher like no other. Chairperson Winchester asked Mr. Jackson to talk about Mr. Haroldson. He was recognized as the teacher of the year because he is an outstanding teacher who brings excitement and engagement to the classroom. We take for granted what a great teacher he is. He appreciates the recognition and honor and it is well deserved. B. Bond Resolution – April Burton Chairperson Winchester asked Mrs. Burton to present the Bond Resolution for the May19th Election. Mrs. Burton stated that a lot of people came out and voted. She talked about the amount of interest that would be accrued with the bond. There is a Bond Levy Equalization Fund where funds are provided from the state to districts. This money is collected from lottery proceeds. She then read the resolution. Mr. Bird feels this is inappropriate to discuss at this time and it isn’t really genuine. Our bonding attorney let us know that it is within our rights to amend the agenda tonight. We could wait. But, if we do not run the bond election in May and it passes, it will guarantee split sessions. There is a genuine need to get the resolution to the county by March 30th before 5:00 p.m. Interest rates appear that they will go up. We want to sell bonds at a lower interest rate. Mrs. Landers wanted to clarify something with Mr. Bird. She was confused by his statement that it is inappropriate to discuss the resolution at this time. Mr. Bird stated that moving forward, we need to understand what the public wants. It is only fair to talk about their line of reasoning. Mr. McBride stated that the vote was so close to passing and the Board has spent countless hours vetting this issue with the public. Although, not as many no voters chose to attend the meetings that were held. We have a lot of hours invested in this. We have received countless emails asking the Board to go forward with a bond election in May. Mrs. Landers agreed with Mr. McBride. Chairperson Winchester then asked if there were any additional questions or comments from the Board for Mrs. Burton. Dr. Shackett asked about repairing and remodeling existing structures in the District. In the event there are excess funds, we could use that money for some repairs or remodeling. The statement in the Resolution allows the District to spend any additional money on remodeling or repairs. We would need to go out for an additional election if the statement is not included in the resolution. Chairperson Winchester asked for a motion with regard to the Bond resolution as presented. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to approve the Bond Resolution as presented. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 4 in favor with 1 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. Jeff Bird voted against the motion because he doesn’t feel they should run the same resolution without additional time to discuss the issue with the patrons.. C. Proposed Policy for 30-day Review (first reading) - Marjean McConnell Chairperson Winchester asked Mrs. McConnell to present proposed policies, procedures, and forms for 30-day Review. Mrs. McConnell stated that these policies, forms, and procedures were presented last month for initial consideration. We have met with BEA and discussed them. She asked that these be placed on the website for 30-day review. 1. 5010 Hiring Process and Criteria 5010P Hiring Process and Criteria Procedures 2. 5017 Certified Personnel Reemployment/Non-reemployment 3. 5018 Informal Review 5018P Informal Review Procedures 5018F1 Request for Informal Review 5018F2 Notice to Employee-Informal Review Not Requested by Employee: 5018F3 Notice to Employee of Informal Review Schedule 5018F4 Notice of Decision Affirming Original: 5018F5 Notice of Decision Not to Reemploy or to Reassign 5018F5 Notice of Decision Not to Reemploy or Reassign 4. 5060 Employment Contracts 5. 5140 Evaluation of Certified Personnel 5140P Evaluation of Certified Personnel Procedures 6. 5429 Full-Time Classified Sick Leave Bank 5429P Full-Time Classified Sick Leave Bank Procedures 7. 7640 and 5495 Positive Time Reporting Chairperson Winchester asked if there were any questions from the Board for Mrs. McConnell regarding the policies presented for 30-day Review. Hearing none she then asked for a motion with regard to the policy presented for 30-day Review. MOTION: Kip Nelson made the motion to approve the policies and procedures presented for 30-day Review. Brain McBride seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. IX. Old Business A. Sandcreek Grid Kid Solution - Don Trauntvein Chairperson Winchester asked Mr. Trauntvein to present solutions with regard to the Sandcreek Grid Kid concern from last meeting. Mr. Trauntvein stated that he met with Principal Roberts and they will put the goal posts in field as well as a track. They also identified a suitable spot to put the requested shed. We will need to get permission from Ammon City to do that. The request is to purchase a dome technology type shed. It will be placed away from the elementary building. We may need to make the soccer field bigger in order to offer more fields for practice. B. Proposed Policy for Final Adoption (second reading) - Marjean McConnell Chairperson Winchester asked Mrs. McConnell to present the proposed policies for final adoption. Mrs. McConnell stated that these have been posted for 30-day review. She asked to leave 5200 on 30-day review Graduation requirements will hopefully be on the April agenda for initial consideration. 1. 2230 Grade Organization 2230P Grade Organization Procedures 2. 2367 Advanced Opportunities 2367P Advanced Opportunities Procedures 3. 2710 and 3710 Alternate Route to Graduation 2710P and 3710P Alternate Route to Graduation Procedures Chairperson Winchester asked if there were any questions from the Board for Mrs. McConnell regarding the policies presented for final adoption. Amy Landers asked if Policy 5200 was pulled last month. It was left in 30-day review. Chairperson Winchester then asked for a motion with regard to the policies and procedures presented for final adoption. MOTION: Brian McBride made the motion to accept the proposed policies and procedures for final adoption. Jeff Bird seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion was carried. X. Committee, Curriculum, and Administrative Reports Proposed Policy for Initial Consideration - Marjean McConnell Chairperson Winchester asked Mrs. McConnell to present the proposed policies for Initial Consideration to the Board. These are existing policies. The state wants to change the Evaluation for Building Administrators and we are working on changes that need to be made to be in compliance with state requirements. Classified Employee of the Year Policy 5910 has been updated to reflect current practice. 1. 5910 Classified Employee of the Year 5910P Classified Employee of the Year Procedures 5910F1 Notice of Time Line Classified Employee of the Year 5910F2 Classified Employee of the Year Nomination Form 2. 6317 Evaluation of Building Administrators 6317P Evaluation of Building Administrators Procedures Chairperson Winchester asked if there were any questions from the Board for Mrs. McConnell regarding the policies presented for initial Consideration. Hearing none, she moved on to Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings and asked if any Board Member would like to add any item to an upcoming Board Meeting. No Items were brought forward. XI. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings A. Work Session - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - Ucon Elementary - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. B. Regular Meeting - Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. C. Work Session - Bonneville Student Council - Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - Bonneville High School Media Center - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. D. Work Session - Lincoln Student Council - Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - Lincoln High School Room #3 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. E. Work Session - Hillcrest Student Council - Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - Hillcrest High School Media Center - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chairperson Winchester then stated that the Board would 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 asked for a motion to move into executive session for the reasons stated at 8:25 p.m. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to move into executive session for the reasons stated. Jeff Bird seconded. The roll call vote was: Jeff Bird yes Kip Nelson yes Amy Landers yes Annette Winchester yes Brian McBride yes Chairperson Winchester asked for a motion to move back into open meeting. MOTION: Amy Landers made the motion to move back into open meeting. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion was carried. Chairperson Winchester then asked if there were any motions from executive session. MOTION: Brian McBride made the motion.to place teacher A15 on probation. Amy Landers seconded. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion was carried. XII. Adjournment The Board Adjourned at 9:15 p.m. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Chairperson ATTESTED: _______________________________________ Clerk Date: _______________________