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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_10_11 Board Minutes IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BOARD BUSINESS MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 7:00 P.M. 690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 Chairman Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Trustee Lent made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (c) Property. Trustee Warden provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Lisa Burtenshaw – yes Dave Lent - yes Deidre Warden - yes Larry Haws - yes Larry Wilson – excused EXECUTIVE SESSION Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session for a discussion regarding property acquisition. Trustee Warden made a motion to return to Open Session at 6:55 PM. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. BUSINESS MEETING Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent Dave Lent, Trustee Sarah Sanders, Director of Secondary Education Larry Haws, Vice Chair Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance Deidre Warden, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communications & Community Engagement Debbie Wilkie, Board Secretary, Recording Excused: Trustee Larry Wilson Chairman Lisa Burtenshaw called the business meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kennedy Going, IFHS Student Representative. ADOPT AGENDA Trustee Lent made a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. 10/11/2017 D91 Board Minutes Page 1 of 5 REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION a. Student Reports – written comments, if provided, are attached. i. Idaho Falls High School – Representative Kennedy Going reported. ii. Compass Academy - Representative Tristyn Page reported. iii. Skyline High School – Fatima Sanchez reported. In addition to their reports, the students were asked to find out what the current seniors thought of the Direct Admissions Letter they received from the State Board of Education. They all reported it was a little misleading, it should say they qualify to be admitted instead of accepted, students liked that they could apply for free and appreciated the scholarship opportunities. The students also appreciated their College and Career Advisors at their schools and said they are a great resource for students. b. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Boland shared the following information: th  The PSAT Assessment will be given to all 8 grade students in the spring, it should provide helpful information regarding AP readiness and 4-year planning, the district may th also include 9 graders in the future.  INOVA Training will be held on October 12 & 13, 2017 for district and building administrators, instructional coaches, elementary and middle school intervention specialists, one elementary, two middle school and three high school teachers from each to review and study student academic and social-emotional data.  Pre-Algebra courses will now be known as Applied Algebra. After reviewing the standards and revising the scope and sequence, it makes sense to change the name and number of the course. c. Patron Input (Sign-in required) - written comments, if provided, are attached. Parent and teacher Dan Thomas provided comments regarding scented air pollutants used in classrooms. A brief discussion was held. d. IFEA Report – Marcia Bingham, Co-President, reported.  Upcoming class offerings for educators - o The Master Educator Premium class will be taught by Zoe Jorgenson again this year in Idaho Falls and surrounding area. The class name has been changed from Master Teacher Premium to Master Educator Premium to include librarians and others. o Zoe Jorgensen will also attend a Critical Conversation class, offered by the State Department, that will help teachers have a better understanding of the teacher evaluation process. o Paul Stark, IEA Attorney – will teach an Education Law class starting sometime in January. 10/11/2017 D91 Board Minutes Page 2 of 5 o Kari Overall, the new Idaho Educator Association President, will be here in November to meet with the Idaho Falls Education Association’s Rep. Council and Executive Board. e. FY2017 Audit Report – Judy Brower, WIPFLi, LLP Superintendent Boland reported that Judy Brower was also presenting at District 93 earlier this evening and has not arrived yet. Chairman Burtenshaw stated we would move on and come back to the audit report when she gets here. f. Other Items i. Board Committee Updates – Review October Bond Gallery Walk Schedule Chairman Burtenshaw reviewed upcoming dates for opportunities to share the High School ReDesign Project information. Gallery Walks are going to be held in conjunction with several district events where parents, students and patrons will be able to view the th designs and ask questions about the projects that will be on the November 7bond election ballot. A discussion was held. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes i. September 5, 2017 - Special Meeting ii. September 13, 2017 – Business Meeting iii. September 27, 2017 – Work Session b. Payment of Claims – September 2017 Bill List $2,597,688.41 i. Hummel Architects Invoices $86,039.08 c. Staff Actions New Hire: Name Position Location Holly Thompson Reading Interventionist Eagle Rock Middle School Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location th Lori Stephenson (New Hire) Content Specialist – 6 Grade Teacher Templeview Elementary Amy McMullen Teacher to New – Elementary ED Theresa Bunker Elementary Thomas Kolher Teacher to New – Chemistry Idaho Falls High School 10/11/2017 D91 Board Minutes Page 3 of 5 d. Matching Funds i. Ethel Boyes Elementary Chromebooks & Carts $14,825.50 ii. Westside Elementary Chromebooks & Carts $15,281.85 iii. Longfellow Elementary Makerspace Classroom Furnishings $12,987.00 Total Matching Funds requested: $43,094.35 e. Other Items i. Surplus Equipment  Child Nutrition Dept. – miscellaneous serving units to be listed as surplus items and sold if possible.  IT Dept. – Bogen Intercom/Paging System, to be purchased by Bear Lake School District for asking price of $800  IT Dept. – miscellaneous equipment to be purchased by CXtec for $2,650 as presented ii. Discarded Equipment  IT Dept. – miscellaneous items with no value will be discarded. PROPOSALS a. Second Reading – Board Policy Revisions i. Section 408 – Child Nutrition and Wellness ii. Section 603.1.3 – Graduation Requirements-Transfers Superintendent Boland stated this is the Second Reading for both policy revisions. The only change from the first reading is a spelling correction. No comments or patron input have been th received to date. The policy revisions will be placed on the November 15 agenda for the third and final reading. ACTION ITEMS a. FY2017 Audit Chairman Burtenshaw called for a motion to table this item since the presenter was unable to give the report tonight as planned. A discussion was held. Carrie Smith will make arrangements to reschedule the FY2107 Audit Report with Judy Brower and then a Special Board Meeting will be called. Trustee Lent made a motion to table the FY2017 Audit until a future meeting. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. 10/11/2017 D91 Board Minutes Page 4 of 5 b. Sunnyside Elementary Crossing Guards Superintendent Boland reviewed a handout showing the cost projections for adding four crossing guards at Sunnyside Elementary as discussed earlier at the Sept. 27, 2017 work session. Superintendent Boland shared that the parent committee was told in a letter from IFPD Captain Clements, who chairs the Traffic Safety Committee, that the traffic study conducted did warrant crossing guards at those intersections but the City did not have the budget. Superintendent Boland stated after researching this information, their request had not gone through the appropriate channels and never made it to the City Council. The Superintendent would like to request that the Board approve funding for four crossing guards, for the remainder of the school year, until this can be resolved. A discussion was held. Trustee Warden made a motion to approve funding for four crossing guards at Sunnyside Elementary for the remainder of the 17-18 school year, in the amount not to exceed $10,552.75 as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. Trustee Haws made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM. 10/11/2017 D91 Board Minutes Page 5 of 5 School Board Meeting 10/11/17 Kennedy Going is representing IFHS for Justin Shadley because he is previously disposed. Very Successful Emotion Week. • Pep Assembly • Grill the Grizz served over 750 students • Bear Burn • Very proud of our student section and our football players Homecoming • Class Skit assembly and royalty • Parade (fantastic involvement and participation) almost every club had a float • Good win for IF. We were to beat Preston • Successful Dance Acceptance Letter • It's a little misleading. Says student is accepted but you have to still apply. • However, it is very good that they sent multiple copies • Good that we can apply for free • Should say we qualify NOT accepted. People believe they automatically are in instead of actually applying for real. • Natalie Black, our College and Career Advisor, is fantastic resource. She explains all the news and helps relay information. She is calling all the seniors down to explain the letter and future opportunities. • Scholarship opportunities "SIN" Events: 1. Carnival (follow up) 2. Game Day shirts CA 3. Homecoming Parade a. Incentive C- bcl, b. 40+ floats 4. Homecoming Overcoming adversity: * Weather conditions School Board and District 91 I am representing my wife and 3 kids who are here with me tonight in regard to scented air pollutants in classrooms in District 91. In 2013, my youngest daughter, Jillian, attended a private preschool daily. She often became ill and we were seeing the doctor repeatedly for breathing difficulty, sinus infections, and congestion. We were prescribed a nebulizer and daily prescription of Cingular-a mild steriod to help her breathing, he was concerned that we may need to consider removing her tonsils... After several visits to our doctor he asked if her environment included anything scented? We were aware that her preschool classroom had a very potent Scentsys. The doctor sent us with a medical note that she not be exposed to anything scented, and it was removed from her classroom that same day, and we had immediate positive results for the rest of the school year. We've had our own experience with the application of an essential oil to our daughters skin, which lead to a severe rash, difficulty breathing, breathing treatments, and steriod shot. This is not something we take lightly. 4 Weeks ago, my kids went to longfellow's music class for the first week of specials. Jillian, who was flagged on Powerschool for Asthmatic reactions to Oil diffusers and air scents went to music and play practice which is held in that room, my wife noticed the smell immediately and the oil diffuser sitting on music teachers desk. Jayce, Jenna, and Jillian all came home ill with a headaches, shortness of breathe, loss of voice, and congestion. We went to the doctor and shared with him our situation once again and our doctor without hesitation immediately responded with the Medical Notes for each of our children and voluntarily drafted a letter to the School Board and the building principal which I will read now. Dr. Campbell: "Dear School Board/ Principal, I would strongly discourage 1 the use of aerosolized oils of any kind, Scents of all kinds commonly trigger allergies, Asthmatic responses and Headaches." — Derek Campbell We delivered this letter and personally met with Longfellow Principal, Steve Andrew, and he sent the following email to the longfellow staff I would like to read the following excerpt from his email: To Longfellow Staff/Faculty "Regarding scented oil diffusers and air fresheners... After consulting with some of you, some parents of students with medical needs, and the district office, we have decided that it would be best if we no longer used these devices in the school for benefit of those who are in need of cleaner air. If you are using these items, please take them home with you and let your family enjoy them." After this email was sent, I recieved an email from Steve:... "I sent this to the staff at Longfellow earlier today. I did bring the issue up with Kelly C. As well, so the District Office is now aware of your concerns. I hope things at the district level get resolved to your liking." Since that email, my children have already had their medical alerts added to specifically include "Scentsy. Doterra oils and floral scents, especially oil diffusers" However, even with D.O. and principal support, a teacher my child rotates to each day for 60 minutes continues to run her Scentsy in her classroom as of 2 days ago. I suffer from the same syptoms my children do... I propose that the School Board of District 91 follow the medical recommendation from Doctor Campbell and I goute "1 would strongly discourage the use of aerosolized oils of any kind, Scents of all kinds commonly trigger allergies, Asthmatic responses and Headaches." I am requesting a BAN on all air fresheners, Scentsys, Oil Diffusers, aerosolized oils/scents, and Wall Plug -ins in every D91 public school. It is impossible for my kids and others like us, with like conditions, to focus and be successful with a daily headache onset, shortness of breathe, and sinus pressure. I want the safest learning enviroment for my children, and others like us, an enviroment without 2 scented air pollutants.