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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015_02_11 Board Minutes� DA 0III L LS S C 0 0 L D � S IIU.... III � C IIU.... III BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BUSINESS MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 7:00 P.M. 690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Chairman Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 6:19 PM. Trustee Lent made the motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code §67-2345 (1) (b) personnel, student. Trustee Warden provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Lisa Burtenshaw —yes Dave Lent —yes Deidre Warden — yes Larry Haws —yes Bryan Zollinger — yes EXECUTIVE SESSION Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, §67-2345 (1) (b) regarding a personnel matter. Randy Hurley, Director of Secondary Education, joined Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees at 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Idaho Code, §64-2345 (1) (b), regarding Student 2014-2015E. Trustee Warden made a motion to return to Open Session at 7:10 PM. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. BUSINESS MEETING Present from the Board of Trustees: Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair Dave Lent, Vice Chair Deidre Warden, Treasurer Larry Haws, Clerk Bryan Zollinger, Trustee Present from the Administration: George Boland, Superintendent Randy Hurley, Director of Secondary Education Kelly Coughenour, Director of Elementary Education Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement & School Improvement Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk Board Chair Lisa Burtenshaw called the business meeting to order at 7:14 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Idaho Falls High School student David Nelson. 02/11/2015 D91 Board Minutes Page 1 of 5 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Laserfiche and MCCI Awards Presentation — Craig Smith, LF Account Executive, Presenting Craig Smith, Laserfiche Account Executive with MCCI, presented the MCCI Visionary Award to Idaho Falls School District for catching the vision of what can be done using Laserfiche automated software. Carrie Smith and Blake Smith accepted the award on behalf of the district. Blake and Carrie played a big part in putting in place over 22 automated processes currently being used in the district. Mr. Smith stated that only two companies out of the 650 being served by MCCI received the Visionary Award this year. The second award Mr. Smith presented to the district was the Laserfiche Run Smarter Award. Laserfiche services over 35,000 installations and has awarded District 91, as the K-12 entity, one of the thirty awards given. Mr. Smith congratulated the district and presented the award to Carrie and Blake. Chairman Burtenshaw thanked everyone for their hard work and for seeing the vision of using technology that enables to create efficiencies and cost savings. b. Idaho English Language Assessment Presentation — Gail Rochelle presenting Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement and School Improvement, shared a PowerPoint reviewing information regarding the IELA assessment, measures and programs in place for English Language Learners in District 91. A discussion was held. ADOPT AGENDA Trustee Lent made a motion to amend the agenda to include ii. Compass Academy Discussion under f. Other Items in the reports section. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Trustee Zollinger then made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION a. Student Reports -Student Representatives provided information about activities and events taking place at their respective schools. Written reports, if provided, are attached. i. Emerson — Amanda Rice ii. IFHS — Shaelyn Stohl iii. Compass Academy — No report. iv. SHS — No report. b. Superintendent's Report - a written copy is attached. c. Patron Input — none provided. d. IFEA Report —Angela Gillman, President, and Mary Robinson, President -Elect, reported. A written copy is attached. e. Education Foundation Report — Marilou Hart, Program Director reported. A written copy is attached. f. Other Items 02/11/2015 D91 Board Minutes Page 2 of 5 i. Budget Status Report — a printout of the monthly budget -to -actual report was provided in the board packet for review. ii. Compass Academy Discussion Superintendent Boland led a discussion regarding the application process and timeline for students wanting to attend Compass Academy. The superintendent reviewed that the sibling lottery for 20 spots was held on Monday, February 91", other applications will be accepted on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Compass Academy. After verifying all of the applications, a general lottery will be held on March 4, 2015. A discussion was held regarding school demographics, the legacy policy and first come first serve application processes. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Superintendent Boland reviewed the late entry in staff actions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Items approved included: Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2015 Business Meeting January 28, 2015 Work Session Payment of Claims: January 2015 Bill List - $2,576,831.17 Staff Actions: Resignation: Position Location Maria Langhorst Math Compass Academy .167 FTE Contract Changes: Contract reduced from Rhonda Wheelwright Full-time Math to Emerson Part-time Math as requested Increased from 1 period Patricia Duffin Math stipend to 2/3 Math Emerson contract Matching Funds Theresa Bunker Elementary Mobile Computer Lab $ 8,085.51 Edgemont Gardens Elementary iPad Mini Bundle $10,555.00 02/11/2015 D91 Board Minutes Page 3 of 5 Eagle Rock Middle School Classroom Computer Labs $15,000.00 Taylorview Middle School Classroom Computer Lab $ 9,112.32 Idaho Falls High School Laptops $ 4,384.45 Total Matching Funds requested $47,137.28 Student Travel Idaho Falls High School Journalism JEA/NSPA National Conference Denver, CO April 15 - 19, 2015 Other Items Surplus Property Items — Eagle Rock Middle School - basketball uniforms/jerseys Student Services — electronic visual aid and VHS video camera PROPOSALS a. Head Start Lease Superintendent Boland reviewed that he was contacted by Jay Doman, Executive Director, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, regarding their interest in leasing the Skyline Child Care Center for Head Start. They have done a review of the building and it passed the first steps in their grant proposal. The superintendent stated he has provided the current Osgood Lease Agreement to Head Start for review and is waiting to hear back from them. The lease would be issued on a year-to-year basis and Head Start would be responsible for utilities and maintenance for the building. No dollar amount for the rental fee has yet been discussed. This item will be moved to the March agenda as an action item if all of the contract specifics can be worked out by that time. A discussion was held. ACTION ITEMS a. April 15, 2015 Partial Release Day Superintendent Boland reviewed that April 15th is the statewide SAT administration day for all 111h grade students. In the past testing has been set-up in the gyms to accommodate that many students which is not the best testing environment. Superintendent Boland stated in order to provide the best testing environment and opportunity for students to perform well on the SAT, it is the recommendation of the administration that grades 9, 10 and 12 be released from classes on April 15, 2015. There are plenty of instructional hours built into the secondary calendar to allow for this. A discussion was held. 02/11/2015 D91 Board Minutes Page 4 of 5 Trustee Haws made a motion to approve April 15, 2015 as a partial release day for grades 9, 10 and 12. Trustee Warden provided the second. A discussion was held regarding the partial release does not impact elementary or middle schools. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. b. Trustee Election Resolution —Zones 3,4& 5 Superintendent Boland stated Zone Seats 3, 4 and 5 are up for re-election as stated in statute. Trustee Zollinger made a motion for a resolution calling for a trustee election in Zones 3, 4 and 5 as contained in the written resolution provided. Trustee Haws provided the second. A discussion was held. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. c. Change Meeting Time and Location for March 18, 2015 Work Session Superintendent Boland proposed that the work session scheduled on March 18th be moved to the Skyline High School Media Center and the time changed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. so the Board and Administration could attend the Fifth Grade Program at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Trustee Lent made a motion to change the meeting time and location for the March 18, 2015 work session to the Skyline High School Media Center at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Fifth Grade Program. Trustee Haws provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. d. Award Bus Bid Carrie Smith reviewed the bid recommendation handout provided for the purchase of new busses. Trustee Warden made a motion to approve the purchase of two 77 passenger busses from Western Mountain Bus Sales for $86,782.00 each and one special needs bus from Rush Truck Center for $89,760.00. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. e. Student 2014-2015E Trustee Lent made a motion to expel Student 2014-2015E from the district. Trustee Warden provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. f. Employee 2014-2015) Trustee Warden made a motion to release Employee 2014-2015J from their contract. Trustee Haws provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Burtenshaw called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM. 02/11/2015 D91 Board Minutes Page 5 of 5 District 91 English Language Learners Idaho Falls School District 91 Demographics Idaho Falls District 91 • Population -57,021 Population -10,400 • Speak a language other Speak English as a new than English at home- language- 12.8% 11.5% Limited English Proficient (LEP) — 5% • K/1 LEP students -36% 2/18/2015 IELA Annual Measurable Achievement Outcomes • Idaho English Language Assessment (IELA) • Assesses the proficiency level of LEP students • Measures reading, writing, listening, speaking, comprehension • Scored from beginning (1) to fluent (5) • Three AMAO Determinants • AYP for LEP • ISAT(2012-13 data) • ProgressGrowth • Students who advance one proficiency level per year • Attainment of Proficiency Students who score early fluent (4) or fluent (5) Annual Measurable Achievement Outcomes 1 Program Response • Identify grade levels where students are growing • Kindergarten -Attainment of Proficiency • 71%(91 of 128) scored early fluent or fluent • Grade 2 —Attainment of Proficiency and Progress/Growth • 89% (42 of 47) scored early fluent or fluent • 77%(36 of 47) advanced one proficiency level • Grades 9-12 —Attainment of Proficiency and Progress Growth • 57% (48 of 85) scored early scored early fluent (4) or fluent (5) • 34%(29 of 86) advanced one proficiency level Program Response Continued • Identify potential reasons for growth at successful grade levels • Kindergarten • ELL Kindergarten—supplemental% day program in addition to A day CORE Kindergarten • Close correlation between core curriculum knowledge and skills and knowledge and skills necessary for language acquisition Grade 2 • Curriculum reinforces core knowledge and skills first introduced in grade 1 • Grades 9-12 • One period of language acquisition instruction taught by a highly - qualified English and/or English as a New Language endorsed teacher Program Response Continued • Prioritized grade levels for intervention • Grade 1 (including grade 2 for 2014-15) • Students who did not exit as kindergarten students are at -risk in grade 1 because the core curriculum knowledge and skills are more academically challenging • Higher probability of success at primary grade level • Grade 3 (including grade 4 for 2014-15) • Research indicates that students who are not performing at grade level by the end of this year are significantly at risk Culture • Family Literacy Events • Target Spanish-speaking families with kindergarten and first grade students • Promote family literacy • Provide families with strategies that support their student's school success • Validate parents' contributions, opinions and concerns regarding their student's educational experiences • Increase understanding among school personnel regarding the cultural diversity of their student population the impact this has on a student's education Curriculum and Instruction • Educational Learning Plans (ELPs) for all LEP students • Developed by a team led by the classroom teacher • Built around academic "Can Do" statements • Housed in Mileposts • National Geographic Reach • Grades 1-2 all elementary schools Grades 3-6 Erickson elementary school • Taught by paraeducators • District -developed curriculum based on Scott Foresman Reading Street ELL readers • Grades 3-6 at some elementary schools • Taught by paraeducatom or classroom teachers • Inside the USA taught by a highly -qualified English and/or English as a New Language endorsed teacher • Eagle Rock and Tayloryiew Junior High 2/18/2015 2 Technology • English in a Flash • Newcomers • Imagine Learning Language • Grades 3-0 all elementary schools • Facilitated by classroom teachers • Pods of six laptops in all grade 3 classrooms • Ipods • Newcomers • Ipads and laptop computers • Secondary ELL classrooms 2/18/2015 Professional Development • English as a New Language certified instructional coach • English Language Learner program facilitator • Training provided to paraprofessionals on all ELL program materials including Reach and Scott Foresman • Training provided to building leads on Imagine Learning Language • Additional professional development on meeting the needs of language learners and a refresher on sheltered instruction strategies is scheduled for later this year and during the summer months Looking Forward • Highly qualified English as a New Language endorsed elementary teacher to serve priority populations • National Geographic Reach curriculum implemented through grade 3 • Sheltered instruction professional development available to all district staff 3 t V1, `J,. SLC � •.. _� it`. �y - - - -- -`V Gvsa �'..tu\.-_ - •\. -- S'1I;�- C��-\��v ��.. '\��L ._ - �.�,1. i��Li\: - -- C,\.GvS' �Arl \\ f \ __ I 0 of u �Tt i OAI VVII on ue ui JU Aw aoou I Ood ood Qv -0 v n 5�) V -CA d use 01 oin(, C� ow, oriQ and coin WCA q"/o wwff 11 Emerson High School Mission Statement EMERSON ADM/N/STRA TION,FACULTY AND STAFF WILL WORK AS A TEAM TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE PRODUCT/V� COLLABOR AT/VE, RESPONSIBLE C/T/ZENS. Superintendent's Report — February 11, 2015 • Career ladder update: o Conference call with IASA Finance Committee o Version of SBE plan favored by Education Committee chairs; Rep. Horman working on a plan as well o $ appears to be declining — at issue is growth # (Tim Hill v. Gov. Economist)numbers being discussed closer to Supt. Ybarra. Governor continues to support tiered licensure and career ladder o Common goal to recognize & reward exemplary classroom teachers — issue is how & whether to add Master teacher tier o Some traction for a plan that is crafted locally with following "sideboards" ■ 8 years same district ■ 3 or more years of exemplary teaching, student achievement, PD ■ Similar to leadership premiums ■ 3 years out for funding o Some discussion of 1% on existing index with remaining dollars going into operational funds. • Professional Development update: o Dr. Ann Shannon in town Monday through Wednesday ■ Monday: consulting, modeling, & coaching • 8th grade PLC (focus on pre & post assessment) • SHS geometry class • Taylorview 7th grade ■ Tuesday and today deep dive with 6th grade teachers into MDC work & development of Formative Assessment Lessons (FAL) o Nikki Walker, IDLA—Taylorview Chromebook blended learning pilot team (some SHS teachers also attended). Primarily building lessons in Brain Honey & implementation of rotational model o February 20— 21 last of 3 PLC coaching academy for guiding coalition. IFEA Board Report 2/11/15 16 Delegates to DA in Boise have been elected. MINI DA is March 16, 6 PM at Sandcreek Middle. DA in Boise on April 10-11 Expecting upcoming legislation on Tiered Licensure/Career Ladders • Does not seem to be united front from SDE, Governor, Supt. Of Education, State School Board • As one piece of legislation or separate? Too Broad/ambitious? • How will this help recruit and retain teachers? • $ heavy on beginning teachers, not across scale for several years if veteran teacher • Not a large pool of available teachers now • Details are sketchy —Danielson marks or percentages, evaluations every 6 mos? Residency, Professional may change to one level of certification; Master's level on Career ladder some camps like, but details not known • Whether Local control to determine accountability measures or if standardized tests to measure teachers will be mandated -unknown • Angela and I are trying to meet with Senator Mortimer and Wendy Horman to share our concerns • Please email or talk to them at Day on the Hill State board Members, Legislators with your concerns about how this will work in our district Dist 91 Education Foundation February 11, 2015 Presented bti, : Marilou 1 tart, Director District 91 Education l oundation. Marketing Currently in the final stages of approving the new logo. Improving Social Media Presence i.e. Facebook, Successfully ran 2 contests to increase likes and page participation increasing the viewership of the page by 85% Continuing to update the webpage. Networking Participating in Chamber events and networking opportunities. (Out of the Box networking luncheon,) Preparing for Mayors Business day April 213' at the Shilo Inn Introduced and attended Rotary Lunch. Fundraisers Registered and currently beginning to market the Idaho Gives Campaign, preparing materials for funding requests with new logo and branding. Researching new and innovative fundraising opportunities. Scholarships Receiving scholarship applications and setting up committees to oversee distribution. New Scholarship program has been created by the Maeck Foundation directly through the Education Foundation to be funded by an endowment from the Maeck Foundation. Toyota Raffle Tickets have been distributed to schools posters and marketing materials will be distributed the next week. Bell Photography graciously donated the photographer and all costs related to printing of the pictures. Car is currently at Skyline and is available to any group that requests it. [COMPANY NAME]