The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Brian Rowlan opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. 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
Financial Auditor Dan Coleman with Quest CPAs discussed the results of the annual audit performed for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and answered questions.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS
Mrs. Ward discussed her written report. Mrs. Ward would like to attend the ISBA regional meetings in Pocatello on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm. Those interested in attending will need to register online on the ISBA website. Mrs. ward reminded the Trustees attending the ISBA convention in Boise to register and for those not attending to let her know so she can finish the hotel reservations. Mrs. Ward congratulated the football team for winning against Declo and American Falls. Mrs. Ward thanked all those that helped with the fish booth at the fair and Amy Burusco for all her work organizing the week. Mrs. Ward added that the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department provided a flyer advertising free physical therapy in American Falls on September 20th. Some services require an appointment and to call and schedule if interested.
Mr. Pincock provided a written report. Heather Clark and Travis Pincock attended a Gear Up training on September 9-10th and they will be writing a new grant. Gear Up has been a great asset to the high school and helped many of our students see the benefits of post-secondary education. The book study for the teachers will be Teach Happy in October. Homecoming week will be October 7th-11th and the football game will be on the 11th against Malad. The parade will be on October 10th.
Ms. Taylor discussed her written report. Mr. Stranski, Ms. Lewis and Mrs. Bradley held Parent Math Night on Tuesday, September 17th and midterms were on September 12th. Middle school cross country is going well. There are eight participants and they have attended two meets and continue to improve. Healther Giesbrecht and Ashley Klassen are doing a great job building this program. Wrestling and Girls Basketball will start on October 7th. Our Athletic Director Natalie Lewis is still working on filling Girls Basketball and the Wrestling Assistant positions. Ms. Taylor thanked middle school secretary Geraldin Partida for setting up the Aberdeen Middle School Instragram page where she post updates, notifications and events. Ms. Taylor added that she is excited for Harvest Break and will have more to discuss in October.
Mrs. Colton discussed her written report. The 4th and 5th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the Battle of the Books challenge again this year. The first meeting is scheduled for September 18th. Picture day was on September 11th. Mrs. Colton completed the Continuous Improvement Plan and presented it to her staff for input. Our curriculum adoption this year is ELA. All ELA teachers will have a parent representative during the adoption process. Mrs. Colton is waiting for the state department to post the current list.
Mr. Vaughn discussed his written report. Mr. Vaughn attended a Specific Learning Disability Identification training with his special education faculty on September 11th in Pocatello. Mr. Vaughn will be attending the Data Drill Down meeting in Idaho Falls on September 23rd. This meeting will show how data relates to our Special Education program overall and the progress of our students in several areas. Elementary grades are taking the I-Station for Reading and Math monthly. Grades K-3 are required to take the test in the fall and spring.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was an addition to the agenda under Business Items – Actions F. to approve the call for bids for a 14-passenger activity bus. A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Elliott to approve the agenda as modified. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS – ACTIONS
- Approval of August 21st Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of August 2024 Claims
- August 2024 Financial Report
- County Tax Report
- Building Budget Reports
- Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests
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A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Patten to approve consent items-actions A-F as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Approve Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Patten to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
Approve 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Elliott to approve the 2023-2024 annual audit. The motion passed.
Approve the Aberdeen School District FY 24-25 Continuous Improvement Plan
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the Aberdeen School District FY 24-25 Continuous Improvement Plan. The motion passed.
Approve Alternate Authorization Application for Janae Barela
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Patten to approve the Alternate Authorization Application for Janae Barela. The motion passed.
Approve the FY 24-25 School District Student Handbook
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the FY 24-25 School District Student Handbook. The motion passed.
Approve Call for Bids for a 14-Passenger Activity Bus
A motion was made by Trustee Patten and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the call for bids for a 14-passenger activity bus. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS- DISCUSSION
Harvest Break
There was discussion on Harvest Break to see if it needed to be extended this year. For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:30 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Elliott that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 58 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 74-206(1), Idaho Code, in order to discuss Section 74-206(1): Subsection (b) and that following the executive session the board will reconvene in public session for the purpose of conducting further business or for adjournment of the meeting.
The purpose of executive session under subsection (b) is to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or agent, or public school student.
A roll call vote was held with the following results:
Brian Rowlan – Yes; Amy Burusco – Yes; Sherrie Mauroner – Yes; James Patten – Yes and Aimee Elliott – Yes. The motion passed.
The regular session reconvened at 8:18 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Patten to pay four days of vacation to employee A. The motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:23 pm.