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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_12_11 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BUSINESS MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 7:00 P.M. 690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY DECEMBER 11, 2012 Present from the Board of Trustees: Dave Lent, Chairman Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair Deidre Warden, Treasurer Larry Haws, Clerk Hillman, Trustee Present from the Administration: George Boland, Superintendent Lisa Sherick, Assistant Superintendent Trina Caudle, Assistant Superintendent Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk Chairman Lent called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Trustee Larry Haws made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session. Trustee Warden provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Chairman Lent—yes Deidre Warden — yes Larry Haws —yes Brian Hillman—yes (Trustee Burtenshaw arrived shortly after the vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345 (1) (b) regarding a personnel matter. Trustee Burtenshaw made a motion to return to Open Session. Trustee Hillman provided the second. The Board returned to the Open Session at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge was led by D91 student Michael Francis. Page 1 of 5 12/11/12 D91 Board Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Emissary of Excellence Trustee Deidre Warden turned the time over to Camille Wood who introduced Justin Hurley, D91 Network Administrator, as the Emissary of Excellence this month. Justin came to the district 3 years ago from the Post Register. Camille stated that Justin is a rock star when it comes to technology and she wanted to introduce him and recognize his accomplishments. Justin's duties include designing and maintaining both the wired and wireless networks, internet content filtering system, district -wide phone system, email filtering, virus protection, the IEN video conferencing systems in the high schools, and designing and implementing the keyless entry systems for the new elementary schools. Justin has worked countless hours stepping up the wireless installation in all of our schools helping the district create a path for technology that enables. This past summer Justin, with the help of his father Miles Hurley who teaches technology at Idaho Falls High School, implemented the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) guest wireless network making it safe for students to get out to the web. Trustee Warden thanked Justin, and the IT Department, on behalf of all of the network users for all they do to keep the district connected. Trustee Warden presented Justin with a certificate and token of appreciation. b. Volunteers of the Month Trustee Brian Hillman introduced A. H. Bush Principal Sarah Sanders who recognized volunteers from the Department of Energy. Dr. Sanders first introduced Drew Hathaway, Bush School student body president, to share a little bit about the program. Drew explained that the DOE Volunteers come to Bush Elementary twice a week to help run the Smart Start Tutor Program, the after school program that allows students to get more one-on-one help from the volunteers. Drew shared that the DOE volunteers recently arranged a field trip for the students to visit the EBR1 Reactor and then have pizza. Drew stated seeing the reactor was cool and they ate way too much pizza. Drew stated the students enjoy working with the volunteers that come to help each week. Dr. Sanders then introduced program organizer Jan Ogilvie who shared that DOE wanted to partner with schools to promote science and math. They also wanted to start with the younger students so twice a week about 20 volunteers go to the school to help students who are having difficulties. Chairman Lent thanked Jan, and Wade Hildebrandt, for their services. Chairman Lent also recognized Rick Provencher, DOE Idaho Manager, for allowing the volunteers to help the students and for taking time to be here tonight. c. Business Partner of the Month Trustee Larry Haws introduced Greg Nelson from Nelson Electric as the Business Partner of the Month. Trustee Haws shared that Nelson Electric helped the district save approximately $16,665.00 on the new Ethel Boyes Elementary construction project by running the conduit underground. Trustee Haws thanked Greg for their support and willingness to help the district then presented him with a certificate of appreciation. Page 2 of 5 12/11/12 D91 Board Minutes Trustee Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. a. Student Reports —A written summary, if provided, is attached. i. Compass Academy Student Representatives Sydney Borek and Andrew Guadarrama reported. ii. Emerson High School Student Representative Chelsea Effinger reported. iii. Idaho Falls High School Student Representative Caitlin McNamara reported. iv. Skyline High School Student Representative Paige Herrmann reported. b. Patron Input Chairman Lent reviewed that this is not the time for patrons to make comments regarding issues related to specific individuals. If patrons were not recognized to speak at this time the board chairman encouraged them to submit their comments in writing to the board. Kim O'Niell, D91 educator, commented about Pay for Performance Resolution and thanked the board for their support for all teachers in the district. ii. Lynn MacAusland, D91 educator, thanked the board coming up with a way to help all teachers in the district receive a portion of the merit pay bonus. Lynn asked the district and the board to consider the possibility of contributing the full amount allocated for merit pay even if the match monies could not be raised. iii. Becky McGuyer, D91 educator, relayed concerns from a Senior Project mentor regarding the Senior Project expectations for a student. Superintendent Boland asked Mrs. McGuyer to contact Mrs. Caudle to further discuss the concerns. iv. Melinda Campbell, a Dora Erickson parent, thanked the Board for implementing the Leader in Me Program, and uniforms, at Dora Erickson. Melinda also thanked the Board for the Pay for Performance Resolution that would help recognize Dora Erickson teachers who also work very hard to help their students. V. Roxanne Rhoweder, a Dora Erickson parent, shared her appreciation for the awesome teachers at Erickson. Roxanne also stated that the Leader in Me Program has brought such positive energy to the school. vi. Jessie McIntyre, a Dora Erickson parent, thanked the teachers at Dora Erickson for all they do and stated they certainly deserve the merit pay. Jessie also commented on the positive difference the Leader in Me Program has brought to their school. Page 3 of 5 12/11/12 D91 Board Minutes c. IFEA Reports — Angela Gillman, IFEA President Elect, reported that the association will start fundraising for the IEA's Children's Fund in January. Angela thanked the board for their efforts in coming up with a way to show support for the teachers in our lower economic schools. Angela gave the board a book commemorating the history of the 1201h Anniversary Idaho Education Association. Mitzi Ellingson, IFEA President, shared a story of how the Association was able to help a student get a pair of glasses through the Children's Fund recently. Mitzi also provided copies, and reviewed the results, of the 2012-2013 IFEA Survey they recently conducted. A brief discussion was held. d. Education Foundation Report Tonya Bunnell, Education Foundation Director, reported that she has been going at a rapid pace after taking over this position six weeks ago. The Foundation was able to raise about $500 recently, for One District One Book, during the Annual Giving Fair at the Elks Lodge. Tonya commended the teachers in the district and stated it has been very heartwarming to see the level of support throughout the district and the community to raise money to share with those teachers that did not receive any of the state's merit pay. As of Monday, December 101h the total raised was $7,800 and donations will be taken until Wednesday, December 121h. Tonya also stated that the Ed Foundation office will be closed for one month starting Friday, December 14th but that all donations postmarked through December 31" will be eligible for the 2012 tax deduction. e. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Boland stated the rumors circulating about the Clair E. Gale project costing over 9 million dollars so far are not true. The monthly construction updates provided by Bateman Hall construction manager show the project on schedule and on budget at less than 5 million dollars. The superintendent reviewed current enrollment numbers stating overall the district is down 45 students from the start of the first trimester to the beginning of the second trimester. Superintendent Boland also shared information provided by the National College Clearing House which gives the district data about graduating students post -secondary go on rate. The current report is based on students graduating in 2008 through 2012, the district's average go on rate is currently at 50 percent. The superintendent stated this is good data that we have not had in the past. If anyone is interested in seeing the full report they may contact the superintendent for a copy. Superintendent Boland also suggested the board may need to review the current Board Policy 411.0, Dedication Plaques for New Schools, before getting back with Design West Architects to finalize plaques for the new building projects. Xf-INUMINUUM Trustee Deidre Warden made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Brian Hillman provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Page 4 of 5 12/11/12 D91 Board Minutes Items approved include: Meeting Minutes: November 2, 9, 13 & 27, 2012 November 2012 Payment of Claims: $3,969,891.17 Matching Funds: Student Travel: Theresa Bunker Elementary Technology $ 6,705.00 Total Matching Funds requested $ 6,705.00 Idaho Falls High School Cheer J A M Z School Cheer Nationals Las Vegas, NV February 7 -10, 2013 a. Accept New Course Proposal History and Hollywood Assistant Superintendent Trina Caudle introduced Dave Sanders, Skyline High School history teacher, and Jennifer Jackson, District 91 Curriculum Coordinator, to field questions regarding the proposed class in which students will view films that Hollywood and the public may consider historically accurate and through research, critical thinking and class discussions decide what is and what isn't historically accurate. The class, if approved, would be open to seniors only. A discussion was held. Trustee Hillman made a motion to accept the new course proposal History and Hollywood as presented. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. b. Award Bids for Sale of Surplus Vehicles Carrie Smith reviewed that all bids were collected by sealed bid, all bids exceed the minimum requirement, all but one of the bids received were from salvage companies and one bid recommendation is from an employee whose bid exceeded the next highest bid by $150. Carrie stated it is the recommendation of the administration to award the bids as presented. Trustee Warden made a motion to accept the bids for sale of surplus vehicles as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. A discussion was held. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Trustee Burtenshaw made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm. Page 5 of 5 12/11/12 D91 Board Minutes First Option for Service Club Animal Shelter (volunteering at the shelter and helping organize an animal adoption event) Anti -Drug Campaign (preparing an anti-drug presentation and media for the community) Canned Food Collection (Christmas canned -food drive and Soup-er Bowl with Skyline and I.F.) City of Refuge (helping local shelters) Compass Cares (school -improvement projects like painting and cleaning) Fundraisers (Pennies by the Inch / USO Care Packages) Walkathon (planning an organizing a fitness event) Youth Sports Program (providing experience and training in a variety of sports for local kids) 7 f� 0 � <-J mom--- � � 50 News from Student Senate Spirit Week: The week before Christmas Monday: Team Spirit Day — wear your jerseys or other spirit gear Tuesday: Pay a Buck to wear a hat — the money will go to the food bank or other charity Wednesday: Come as your idol Thursday: Christmas Spirit Day — contest for the most in each advisory — early lunch and donuts! Friday: Pajama Day We are considering doing a Winter Dance —how many would support the dance by coming? The dance would be sometime in January. Fund Raisers: Santa letters and Macy's — Macy's will contribute $1.00 for each Santa letter received to The Make a Wish Foundation —this foundation supports children with cancer and terminal diseases. We will be collecting Santa Letters from Advisories every day next week — the goal for Emerson is to turn in 8 per student — and then we will be contributing about $1000.00 as a school. Letters need to be short, appropriate and in envelopes addresses to Santa. Questions about Attendance Policy? The Why's 1. We had 60 students have to stay for shortened days 82% 2. 60% of students were taking advantage of the policy before. 3. Students were complaining about how people were getting away with too much time off. 4. 25% of our students that missed classes scored a D or F in classes and have to retake those classes. School Issues: Trash Lunch Sign Ups in 15t hour .i �.' /71 65 Cmer5on } .& kepoY� 2-11-i �2_