ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58
Regular School Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on December 16, 2015 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM, BOARD RESTRUCTURE
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board Chairman Herb Bohrer. Also present were Todd Lowder, Mike Shackelford, Elaine Blik, and Braden Driscoll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Monty Ledford read a letter to the Trustees about the LGBT and requirements that may be a concern to the District and students. Many questions and concerns will need to be addressed.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT
Superintendent Ward reviewed her written report. Superintendent Ward indicated ERate will no longer pay for all the districts telecommunications. This program will eventually phase out.
Mr. Pincock reviewed his report. Mr. Spence has had two students complete the Microsoft certification program. The Microsoft program may also be a class that the community may be interested in. January 12, 2016 has been scheduled for the Professional Technical facility visit for Trustee Bohrer and Superintendent Ward.
Mrs. Mennear reviewed her report. She added that the middle school has done very well with the chain link fundraiser again this year; $2,500.00 has been raised, all proceeds will be donated to the Aberdeen Food Bank. The presentation of the check will be given to the food bank on December 18th.
Mrs. Colton reviewed her written report. Mrs. Colton thanked the maintenance and custodians for acting quickly with the black snow and water issues. January 12, 2016 is the 5th grade DARE Graduation for anyone that would like to attend.
Mr. Vaughn reviewed his written report. Monica CornejoHernandez has left the district for another position. She has worked in Special Education and English as a Second Language programs and has done a wonderful job and will be missed. We have hired two new paraprofessionals to fill openings in the district they are Teya Devore and Kaitlin Jolley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion to amend the agenda adding 8E; Gem Trail proposal. Motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Driscoll. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of November 18th Meeting Minutes
(Enc 7A)
Approval of November 2015 Claims
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
A motion was made by Trustee Driscoll and seconded by Trustee Shackelford to approve Consent Items 7 AE. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Review the Recommendations of Vision Committee: Trustee Lowder suggested a walk through to see where the proposed building would be located. He would like to set a Board Work Session to discuss the location and possible changes to the proposed plans before moving forward.
Joe Reams, Construction Manager and Daryl Klassen, Chairman of the Vision Committee also attended the meeting to answer questions. Mike Shackelford suggested moving the practice gym and auditorium on the east end of the soccer field and moving the soccer field closer to the west end. This would place all buildings closer to the campus. It was also suggested to combine the practice gym and vocational building to save the cost of two roofs. Joe Reams indicated he would visit with Don Hutchison the Architect about the proposed changes. No motion was made.
A Special Work Session was scheduled for January 06, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. for a building walk through and building proposal.
Approve Supplemental Levy (Ballot and Request to County by January 18, 2016 Election: A motion was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the Supplemental Levy Amount of $675,000.00 and the Resolution calling for the Supplemental Levy Election to be held on March 08, 2016. The motion passed.
Approve the Revised Strategic Plan: A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Lowder to approve the Revised Strategic Plan. The motion passed.
Policies for Review: 219 – Ethics in Government; 270 – Executive Sessions; 276F3 – Public Records Request Form; 402 – Criminal History; 422 – Name Clearing Hearing; 422P1 – Name Clearing Hearing Procedure; 422F1 – Sample Letter Name Clearing Hearing; 422F2 – Request for Name Clearing Hearing; 563 – Exclusion for Head Lice; 563F1 – Head Lice Infestation Notification; 569.50 – Concussions; 569.50P1 – Concussion Procedures; 1041 – Fitness Facilities; 1041P1 – Fitness Facilities Procedures. No motion needed.
Gem Trail Proposal: A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the walking trail placement on the school property. The motion passed.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Shackelford questioned the water damage in the Elementary School. His concern was mold and if the water damage caused a smell. Mrs. Colton indicated that she would visit with the maintenance department and let him know if there was an issue.
Trustee Driscoll appreciated Monty Ledford’s concern about the LGBT and the effects it has for schools. Great job football team, we are very proud. The administrators were thanked for doing a great job in the schools.
Trustee Lowder had patron input concerns about the warm up music at the basketball games being too loud, please turn it down. Trustee Lowder had attended the Band and Choir concerts and appreciates Mr. Millet. He is glad to live where life is simple and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Trustee Blik liked the building project design. She was happy to know the Elementary School was singing Christmas songs. It has been very enjoyable watching the games. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas
Trustee Bohrer appreciated the senior project list and would like to sit in on some presentations. Trustee Bohrer is also very concerned about the LGBT issues and the letter presented by Mr. Ledford is a concern. The news coverage of the football teams was well done. Our basketball and wrestling teams are doing well.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Lowder and seconded by Trustee Blik that the Board of Trustees of School District No. 58 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 74206(1), Idaho Code, in order to discuss Section 74206(1): Subsection b (Personnel Issues) 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. A roll call vote was held with the following results: Herb Bohrer – Yes; Elaine Blik – Yes, Todd Lowder – Yes, Mike Shackelford – Yes. The motion passed.
Topic and Purpose of Meeting: Discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Lowder to come out of executive session. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Trustee Shackelford and seconded by Trustee Driscoll to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.