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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_02_13 Board Minutes IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BOARD BUSINESS MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE -- 7:00 P.M. 690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 Chairman Warden called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Haws made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206 (1)(b) Student. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Roll call was taken: Deidre Warden – yes Larry Wilson – yes Paul Haacke – yes Lara Hill – yes Larry Haws – yes EXECUTIVE SESSION Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session regarding student hearings. Trustee Haws made a motion to return to Open Session at 7:18 PM. Trustee Haacke provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. BUSINESS MEETING Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Deidre S. Warden, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent Larry S. Wilson, Vice Chair Sarah Sanders, Asst. Supt. of Secondary Education Lara Hill, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communications & G. Larry Haws, Treasurer Community Engagement Paul Haacke, Member Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance Brandi Moreno, Board Secretary, Recording Chairman Warden called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kelle Martin, Skyline High School teacher. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Oath of Office Zone 2 Trustee Appointment – Mr. Paul Haacke Chairman Warden administered the Trustee’s Oath of Office to Mr. Paul Haacke, the newly appointed Zone 2 Trustee. ADOPT AGENDA Trustee Haws made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. 2/13/2019 D91 Board Minutes Page 1 of 5 REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION a. Student Reports – written comments, if provided, are attached.  Idaho Falls High School – Caroline Conley, Student Representative reported.  Compass Academy – Hailey Mitchell and Tanner Pincock, Student Representatives reported b. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Boland reported on school closures. Superintendent Boland stated a conversation has been circulating that because of the change in the school calendar this year, school is not being canceled so we do not have to do makeup days, and this myth is not true. There are a specific number of instructional hours we are required to meet which varies by grade level. In the current calendar, including the 11 hours we receive from the state, our district has a range between 3-22 days depending on the grade level, where we can close school due to weather conditions or mechanical failure, the only two emergencies addressed in Idaho Code for emergency closures. When determining inclement weather, the Superintendent and Director of Transportation monitor the weather reports and conditions, a discussion is held at approximately 5:00 am and the Director of Transportation sends out staff to bus routes that tend to have difficulties and a decision is made. Parents can choose to keep their students home if they think there’s some at risk issues. The decision to close school or remain open due to illness is not determined by a percentage of absences. The district looks at large businesses in our area, like the INL and Melaleuca to see if they are closing due to illness. Even if there is a small percentage of students that are absent due to illness, we still have a large percentage of students that are at school. The district monitors absences among students and staff and although the absences we’ve seen are a little higher, they aren’t anything we would put in the epidemic or pandemic category. The decision the superintendent makes, is to give parents a choice to send their students to school or keep them home. If the superintendent closes school, there’s no choice for the parent. c. Patron Input (Sign-in required) – no comments provided. d. IFEA Report IFEA Co-President IFEA President Marcia Bingham shared information regarding:  Trivia Night for Educators  Region Master Educator Premium (MEP) Classes. Three classes have occurred and there are two classes remaining, one in Pocatello and one at Idaho Falls High School.  Delegates will attend the IEA Region Mini-DA in March.  Each IFEA building representative will hold a fundraiser in their building for the IEA Children’s Fund. e. K-12 Science Curriculum Adoption Update Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sarah Sanders and Curriculum Coordinator, Todd Brown shared information about the new Science Standards and why there will be a new curriculum adoption. Dr. Sanders shared talking points with the board giving information to help answer questions. Dr. Sanders reported an extended number of teachers have spent many hours looking at the standards, making critical decisions, and are now in the process of selecting curriculum and she is very grateful for their time. Todd shared a slide presentation of information and what it means for students and teachers on what’s coming with the new Science Standards, also known as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) the Idaho State Department of Education adopted last year. A Discussion was held. f. Other Items i. Board Business/Committee Updates  Board Committees Discussion 2/13/2019 D91 Board Minutes Page 2 of 5 Chairman Deidre Warden led a discussion regarding board committee assignments for the 2019 year as follows: Board Committee Trustee Trustee Safety Larry Wilson Larry Haws Policy Deidre Warden, Chair Lara Hill Facilities Larry Wilson Paul Haacke Curriculum Deidre Warden, Chair Lara Hill Finance Larry Haws Paul Haacke A discussion was held. Superintendent Boland stated there will be a follow up meeting to discuss scope, level of involvement, and what may be needed or wanted for each committee.  ISBA Day on the Hill – Feb. 18-19, 2019, Location Boise, Idaho Superintendent Boland, Chairman Warden, Trustee Wilson, Trustee Hill and Trustee Haws are planning to attend the ISBA Day on the Hill Conference. Day on the Hill provides an opportunity for board members to meet with local legislators to discuss legislative issues impacting public education. ii. March 13, 2019 Board Business Meeting Time and Location th Superintendent Boland stated the 5 Grade Patriotic program is the same evening as the School th Board Meeting in March so they’ve pushed back the 5 grade program to 7:30 pm and pushed up the School Board meeting to 6:00 or 6:30 pm and moved the location to Skyline High School’s media center so both can be attended. iii. February 27, 2019 Board Work Session Time and Location Superintendent Boland stated the board will meet at 4:30 pm at the Civic Center with The Civic Center for The Performing Arts Committee to discuss the status of their project. Following the work session is the Teacher Appreciation Event from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Edgemont Elementary and Superintended Boland invited trustees to attend. iv. Monthly Budget Report - A hard copy was provided in the board packet for review. No further discussion. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Hill provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Items approved included: a. Approval of Minutes i. January 10, 2019 Special Meeting ii. January 16, 2019 Business Meeting b. Payment of Claims – July 2018 Bill List $4,223,027.02 c. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location 2/13/2019 D91 Board Minutes Page 3 of 5 Courtney Watson Elementary Education TBD Amy Buzard Elementary Education TBD Emily Lehikainen Elementary Education TBD Lakesha Johnson Elementary Education TBD Jennifer Bailey Math TBD MaryAnn Smith Special Education TBD d. Matching Funds i. Longfellow Elementary 60 Chromebooks 3 Carts $14,275.20 ii. Edgemont Elementary 64 Chromebooks 2 Carts $14,962.80 iii. Emerson High School Band 30 Mini G4 Desktops w/mounts $22,455.00 Total Matching Funds Requested $51,693.00 e. Other Items i. Discarded Equipment  Ethel Boyes Elementary – Donate approximately 60 student chairs  Fox Hollow Elementary – Sell Monarch Piano  Fox Hollow Elementary – Sell Smith Piano  Technology Department – Discard list of items ACTION ITEMS a. Third Readings - Board Policy Revisions and New Policy i. Section 104.3 Annual Meeting of the Trustees ii. Section 107.3 Regular Meetings of the Trustees iii. Section 107.6 Order of Business for Board Meetings iv. Section 107.13 Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees v. Section 505 Public Solicitations – Advertising in the Schools Superintendent Boland stated this is the third reading of the proposed policies, unless there are any further questions or concerns it is the recommendation of the administration to adopt the policies as presented. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adopt the policies listed as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. b. Approve or Deny Exception to Board Policy 610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources (as per BP 108.11 – Suspension of Policies) for limited one time viewing of The Railway Man Superintendent Boland stated Board Policy 610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources states that R rated movies may not be shown in schools. Idaho Falls High School offers a course called History and Hollywood taught by Honore’ Storms and she is requesting an exception to this board policy. Superintendent Boland stated the board could take into action Board Policy 108.11 – Suspension of Policies to set aside policy 610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources if they choose to. Honore’ Storms and three of her students presented to the board background of the film and why they would like the board to consider a onetime showing of the film. Chairman Warden stated she appreciates them coming before the board, sharing their opinions, and the importance of knowing the process in seeking an exception to board policy. A discussion was held. 2/13/2019 D91 Board Minutes Page 4 of 5 Trustee Haacke made a motion to approve the one time viewing of The Railway Man. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. c. Award Purchase Contract for 3 School Busses Superintendent Boland stated annually the district requests bus bids to update its fleet. It is the recommendation of the administration to purchase three busses from the lowest bidders for two 77-78 passenger busses from Rush Truck Center for $91,330 each, and one special needs bus from Western Mountain Bus Sales for $97,126 for a total of $279,786. Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the low bids for the purchase of three school busses as presented. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. d. Student 2018-2019A Trustee Wilson made a motion that Student 2018-2019A be expelled for the remainder of the school year with the option to request admittance next school year. Trustee Hill provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. e. Student 2018-2019B Trustee Wilson made a motion that Student 2018-2019B be expelled for the remainder of the school year with the option to request admittance next school year. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes. 0 nays. Chairman Warden called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hill made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Haws provided the second. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM. 2/13/2019 D91 Board Minutes Page 5 of 5