Board Minutes: 04/20/2016

ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 2016 at the Bingham County Road and Bridge Shop, Springfield, Idaho.

CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

Vice Chairman Elaine Blik opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Todd Lowder and Mike Shackelford for a Quorum of Board Members. Herb Bohrer and Braden Driscoll were absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT

T.J. Phillips, Mathew Wheeler, Oscar Flores, Talon Campau and Sadie Nugent presented their high school senior projects.

SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTATOR REPORTS

Superintendent Ward went over her written report. She thanked the post office with their help on the bond brochures and discussed the new arctic doors that were completed in the district cafeteria.

Travis Pincock went over his written report and highlighted the first track meet in Aberdeen in over 40 years. The track was resurfaced and additional track equipment has been purchased. Ann Mennear went over her written report and highlighted ISAT testing started on April 18th and the technology in place for these tests are working well.

Robi Jo Colton went over her written report. Two elementary school teachers are leaving at the end of the school year. She also discussed the district evacuation drill scheduled for April 29th. David Vaughn went over his written report. Child Find screening will be on May 13th and summer school will begin June 6th.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

There was an addition to the agenda to add the resignation of Janet O’Brien as elementary school teacher under business items (8­G). A motion was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed.

CONSENT ITEMS

The following consent items were presented:

Approval of March 9, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

Approval of March 2016 Claims

February 2016 Financial Report

March Bingham County Tax Report

Building Budget Reports

Overnight Trip Requests

Middle School­ Lagoon Trip May 13

High School­ State Golf May 16, Utah State April 19, Boise May 21, FFA April 9

A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford to approve consent items A­F as presented and seconded by Trustee Lowder. The motion passed.

BUSINESS ITEMS

Approval of Board Policies:

Approve Board Policies: 292 – Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities. 292P1: Americans with Disabilities Complaint Procedure. 401 – Reasonable Workplace Accommodation to Qualified Individuals with Disabilities. 401P1 – Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Procedures. 401F1 – Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Form. 401F2 – Medical Release (Request for Reasonable Accommodation). 401F3 – Letter to Healthcare Provider (Request for Reasonable Accommodation). 401F4 – Physician Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form. 572 – Eligibility and Participation in Interscholastic Activities 852 – Internal Business Controls and Procedures

A motion to approve the policies named above was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford. The motion passed.

Confirm Date and Time to Hold Budget Hearing as June 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

A motion to approve the date and time to hold the annual budget hearing as June 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford. The motion passed.

Approve the sale of two school buses: Bluebird Bus #02­19, 72 Passenger and Bluebird Bus #00­16, 13 Passenger A motion was made by Trustee Lowder to approve the sale of bus #00­16 and bus #02­19 and seconded by Trustee Shackelford. The motion passed.

Review 2015­2016 Curriculum

No motion necessary, for review only.

Approve the Resignation (Retirement) of Irene Beach as Elementary School Teacher A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford to approve the resignation of Irene each as elementary school teacher and seconded by Trustee Lowder. The motion passed.

Approve Roof Bid for District Office and Elementary School No roof bids were received, no motion necessary.

Approve the Resignation of Janet O’Brien as Elementary School Teacher

A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford to approve the resignation of Janet O’Brien as elementary school teacher and seconded by Trustee Lowder. The motion passed.

TRUSTEE INPUT

Trustee Shackelford was sad to see Mrs. O’Brien leave the school after so many years of teaching and is excited about the track meets now in Aberdeen.

Trustee Lowder was impressed with the senior projects presented at the meeting and commented that the bond brochures look good. He also appreciated watching the Aberdeen middle school musical.

Trustee Blik was excited about the recent track meet and the community participation involved. She is also pleased with the bond brochures and reminded everyone to discuss and promote the upcoming bond for the high school.

A brief discussion was held to discuss high school building keys, the building needs of the district, negotiation items and for someone to attend negotiations on Monday, April 25th. No motion was necessary, for discussion only.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Shackelford. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 pm.

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