The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2024 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Board Chairman Brian Rowlan. Also present were Amy Burusco, Sherrie Mauroner, James Patten and Aimee Elliott. A quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
There was no delegation or patron input.
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Superintendent Ward discussed her written report. Mrs. Ward would like to thank everyone for a good start. It takes everyone to get ready for a new year. Mrs. Ward received a bid for the ceiling tiles in the elementary school for the cost of $178,000. Mrs. Ward added that she will speak to the Mayor Larry Barrett as he may know of others that can submit bids for the ceiling tiles. Mrs. Ward asked Monroe Fencing to submit a bid for a fence around the high school track. The district is currently being audited. We should have the results in approximately one month after the auditor has collected all the data. This year we have poured cement, repaired asphalt, redirected sprinkler systems, put in a fence for the soccer field, installed a new sound system for the high school gym, installed new security locks on most building doors, placed new carpet in some of the elementary rooms and painted some rooms. We have tried to fix the football field, but this is not progressing the way we intended it to go.
Travis Pincock provided a written report. Back to School Open House will be held on Thursday, August 15th and the student council will be serving ice cream sundaes. Fall sports started on August 12th. Mr. Pincock would like to thank all the coaches, players, parents and fans for making Aberdeen High School sports so great. The track was resurfaced at the beginning of the summer, and it looks great. Signs have been made asking people to please not bring bikes, skateboards or any wheeled device and pets out on the track area.
Marina Taylor discussed her written report. Ms. Taylor would like to welcome special education teacher Brook Dahlberg and credit recovery teacher Mitchell Spence and special education paraprofessional DestiNee Lee to the middle school. School starts Thursday, August 15th for the students. Marci Bradley discovered a math program called Derivita. Students can sharpen up their practice with the instant feedback and it allows teachers to connect curriculum, in-class instruction and assessments in a single platform. Ms. Taylor thanked David Burke for submitting the first-come, first-serve grant request early to the State for the Digital Content and Curriculum that we received. Delta Dental supplied our building with a water bottle filtered fountain. Troy Reynolds helped get this installed on the fountain near our locker rooms. Ms. Taylor thanked Delta Dental and Troy for the fountain and installing it.
Robi Jo Colton discussed her written report. Ms. Colton is excited to welcome our teachers, staff and students back to school. Parent/Student Orientation Day is Thursday, August 15th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. This year we will be working on student attendance. This year’s Professional Development: Book Study is – Teach Happy – Small Steps to Big Joy for those teachers who signed up and Youth Mental Health First Aid – on August 30th. Ms. Colton thanked Ms. Johnson for including the elementary students in STEM lessons. The students and teachers appreciate it!
David Vaughn provided a written report. Mr. Vaughn is excited for another year working with our students. Brooke Dahlberg who went to school in Aberdeen is our new Special Education teacher at the middle school. Mr. Vaughn participated in the Directors Advisory council webinar and the State Special Education Directors webinar. He reviewed upcoming conferences and trainings, new rules for specific learning disability identification, testing eligibilities and special education manual revisions. Mr. Vaughn added that we are again contracting with Spot Blossoms for occupational therapy services.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were changes to the agenda to add Business Items – Actions 8F to approve the 10 year plan for the school modernization facility fund and to discuss the 2024-2025 student handbook under Business Items – discussion 9C.
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the agenda as modified. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS – ACTIONS
Approval of July 16th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of July 30th Work Session Minutes
Approval of June 30th 2024 Year-End Claims and July 2024 Claims
July 2024 Financial Report (Preliminary – Prior to EOY Audit)
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests
Middle School – Yellowstone Trip 5/12/25 – 5/15/25
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve consent items – actions 7 A-G as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Approve Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Elliott to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
Approve 2024-2025 School Bus Routes
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve the 2024-2025 school bus routes and drivers. The motion passed.
Approve Alternative Authorization Application for Diana Sargent
A motion was made by trustee Elliott and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve the alternative authorization application for Diana Sargent. The motion passed.
Approve Alternative Authorization Application for Brook Dahlberg
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve the alternative authorization application for Brook Dahlberg. The motion passed.
Approve Bid Selling Used 66 Passenger School Bus #07-24
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve selling the used 66 passenger school bus #07-24 to Bill Funk Farms for $3,406. The motion passed.
Approve 10 Year Plan for the School Modernization Fund
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Burusco to approve the 10-year plan for the school modernization fund. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS –DISCUSSION
Harvest Break
There was discussion on changing the dates for the upcoming Harvest Break due to the farmer’s needs. No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
Test Scores
There was discussion on the test scores with the school administrators. For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
2024-2025 Student Handbook
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by trustee Patten and seconded by trustee Elliott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm.