The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Todd Lowder opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Present were Sherrie Mauroner, Amy Burusco and Brian Rowlan. A quorum was established. Elaine Blik arrived at 7:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Financial Auditor Morgan Hatt discussed the results of the annual audit performed for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 and answered questions.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS
Mrs. Ward discussed her written report. The November board meeting and Town Hall Meeting will need to be changed due to the ISBA conference in Boise on those days. Mrs. Ward thanked Direct Communications for the $1,528.85 they donated through the Upgrade Your School program. Direct Communications has contributed to our school for many years. Mrs. Ward thanked Amy Burusco for all the work she did this year with the Education Foundation and running the Fish Booth this year at the state fair. Mrs. Ward will be cancelling hotel reservations on September 21st if board members have not registered for the ISBA conference in November.
Mr. Pincock provided a written report and was absent from the meeting. Written reports can be reviewed upon request at the school district office in the Board meeting attachments binder.
Mrs. Taylor provided a written report and was absent from the meeting. Written reports can be reviewed upon request at the school district office in the Board meeting attachments binder.
Mrs. Colton discussed her written report. The elementary school will hold the 3rd annual Battle of the Books in February. The 4th and 5th grade students will participate in reading the books and the 3rd graders will be invited to watch the battle this year. Mrs. Colton thanked Ms. Johnson for helping with the STEM activities. Picture day was on September 13th and Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 3rd from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Mrs. Colton added that the day she worked at the Fish Booth for the Aberdeen Education Foundation at the state fair was a success. Mrs. Colton thanked those that worked with her that day for volunteering.
Mr. Vaughn discussed his written report. Mr. Vaughn and Ms. Taylor attended the Federal Program Director’s meeting in Boise on September 14th and 15th. 10 students were screened for preschool at the Child Find day and several of these children will be tested to see if they qualify for our preschool which is an Early Childhood Special Education program. Mr. Vaughn needs a paraprofessional to assist in preschool.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were additions to the agenda under Business Items – Actions B. Approve Monthly Staff Changes to include hiring Sergeant Lawrence Henrie as the School Resource Officer. 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 August 16th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of August 25th Board Work Session Minutes
- Approval of August 2023 Claims
- August 2023 Financial Report
- County Tax Report
- Building Budget Reports
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve consent items-actions A-F as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Board Policy for August Review – September Approval: 610 – High School Graduation Requirements
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve board policy 610 – high school graduation requirements. The motion passed.
Approve Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
Approve Call for Bids to Sell Bus #12-27 and Bus #06-23
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the call for bids to sell bus #12-27 and bus #06-23. The motion passed.
Approve 2022-2023 Annual Audit Report
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the 2022-2023 annual audit. The motion passed.
Approve the Aberdeen School District FY 23-24 Continuous Improvement Plan and the FY 23-24 Literacy Intervention Plan
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the Aberdeen School District FY 23-24 Continuous Improvement Plan and the FY 23-24 Literacy Intervention Plan. The motion passed.
Approve Access Control Bids
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the Access Control Grant for $10,500.23. The motion passed.
Approve Changing November Regular Board Meeting and Town Hall Meeting Dates
After further discussion, the November town hall meeting will be cancelled and a survey and questionnaire will be completed regarding Harvest Break.
a motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Maruoner to change the November regular board meeting to November 8th at 5:30 pm and to cancel to November Town Hall Meeting. The motion passed.
Approve Call for Bids for a New 72 Passenger School Bus
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the call for bids for a new 72 passenger school bus. The motion passed.
Approve Increase in FY 23-24 Building Budgets
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to increase the elementary, middle and high school building supply budgets for FY 23-24 from $10,000 to $15,000 each building. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS- DISCUSSION
Board Policy for September Review, October Approval:
219 – Ethics in Government. DELETING 228 – Board Member Conflict of Interest. 430 – Qualifications and Training Requirements of Instructional Paraprofessionals 490 – Employee Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media. DELETING 491 & 491F1 – Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer and Network Resources for Employees. DELETING 528 – Divorced or Estranged Parents: Rights and Responsibilities. DELETING 614 – Commencement. 694 – District-Provided Mobile Computing Devices. 696 – Computer Software. DELETING 698 – Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer, and Network Resources for Students. DELETING 820 – Annual Statement of Financial Condition. 822 – Audit of Financial Statements. 824 – Financial Emergency. 836 Investments. 838 – Activity Funds. 840 – Payroll (Formerly Payroll Deductions). 842 – Payroll Periods. DELETING 844 – Supplemental Pay. DELETING 858 – Payment for Goods and Services (formerly Issuance of Checks). 862 – Signature Authority. DELETING 874 – Personnel Records. DELETING 942 – Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer and Network Resources. 942F1 – Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer and Network Resources: User Agreement. 962 – Use of District Trademarks, Service Marks and Social Media (Optional). 1014 – Communications with the Public (formerly Public Relations).
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
Education Foundation
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
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 9:10 pm.