The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Todd Lowder opened the regular Board meeting at 12:15 p.m. Present were Amy Burusco, Sherrie Mauroner, Brian Rowlan and Elaine Blik. A quorum was established.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 12:15 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Burusco 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 (Consideration of evaluation) 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:
Todd Lowder – Yes; Amy Burusco – Yes; Sherrie Mauroner – Yes; Brian Rowlan – Yes; and Elaine Blik – Yes. The motion passed.
The Regular session reconvened at 1:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve extending Superintendent Ward’s contract for an additional year. The motion passed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the pledge of allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Ann Mennear recognized some middle school students for being good students. The high school football team was recognized for their success and efforts during their football season.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the agenda. The motion passed.
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTATOR REPORTS
Superintendent Ward discussed her written report. The old chemicals have all been removed except for one. The chemical disposal company had to find out how to dispose of one chemical and they will pick it up the next time they are in the area. Mrs. Ward enjoyed the luncheon with the school Board and teachers. The high school greenhouse is operational now. Mr. Pincock may have more to say, but we are now open for learning. The school had a power outage last Monday. Mrs. Ward’s general rule is if the power company says the electricity will be out for more than two hours, we will let the students go home after approximately two hours of no electricity. We hope that students don’t have to leave before 1:30 pm because we don’t have to make up the time after 1:30 pm. Mrs. Ward is grateful for Simon and Paul for spending the time it took to get all our computer systems up and running. Troy and Jesus were great to stay and get all the heating units and fire suppression systems back online. Buck was very helpful in getting bus drivers here to take the students home early. Everyone worked closely together to help in the bad situation. Mrs. Ward would like to thank all those that have made this a successful year. Our buildings are running smoothly and our students seem happy.
Travis Pincock discussed his written report. All winter sports have started and they are looking forward to another wrestling and basketball season. Mr. Pincock congratulated the students in the BPA program for their regional competitions, they did well. He thanked Mrs. Ward for having the old chemicals removed.
Ann Mennear provided a written report. Ms. Johnson and Ms. Lewis will be taking their STEM classes to the Idaho Museum exhibit Toytopia on December 8th, 2022. Toytopia visitors learn about the origins of toys, who made them, and why they are fun and dear to us. They discover why some toys succeeded and some failed – an important aspect of STEM – as well as which toys have become collector’s items and why. Girls’ basketball is wrapping up. Mrs. Mennear thanked everyone who worked to make this a positive experience for the girls. Mrs. Mennear added that Aberdeen is hosting a game on 12/16/22.
Robi Jo Colton provided a written report. Our librarians will attend the Barnes & Noble’s book fair on December 15th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and we will receive 20% of the profits for the day. We will want this to be advertised in every way so they can earn money for our schools. Focus Friday is January 20th. The parents will sign up in the office by January 9th so the list can be given to the bus yard and guest providers. The school will provide a project and STEM activities. Parents may choose to sign their child(ren) up for dance and/or cookie decorating in January. Mrs. Colton added that Focus Friday is going well and they are working on the busing arrangement for students.
David Vaughn provided a written report. The school district has 139 students in special education right now, which is about 20% of total students. Data day was successful in December. We were able to discuss several students and plan interventions and testing for them. Mr. Vaughn added that Spott Blossoms, LLC out of Pocatello is now providing occupational therapy services once a week with our students.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following consent items were presented:
Approval of November Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of November 23rd Work Session Minutes
Approval of November 2022 Claims
November 2022 Financial Report
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests
High School: Wrestling – Nampa, ID 1/6/23 – 1/7/23, Boise, ID 1/27/23 – 1/28/23, Nampa, ID 2/23/23- 2/25/23 State
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Maurner to approve consent items – actions 9A-G as listed on the agenda and eliminating Item G out of state/overnight trip request for high school wrestling to Nampa, ID 1/6/23 to 1/7/23.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Board Policies for Approval:
415 – Staff Protection: 466 – Leadership Premiums for Instructional Employees: DELETED.
607 – Elementary School Required Instruction: 622 Credit by Examination: 632.50 – Mastery Advancement Program (MAP): DELETE 633 – Dual Credit Programs 633F1 – Dual Credit Programs: Acknowledgment of Counseling: 634 – Postsecondary Enrollment Options: DELETED. 641 – Citizenship, U.S. Constitution, National Flag and Colors: 642 – Communication Skills: 644 – Controversial Issues: 646 – Guest Speakers: 648 – Health/Wellness: 660 – Technology: 668 – Self-Directed Learners; 668P – Self-Directed Learner Procedure; and 668F1 – Self-Directed Learner Learning Contract (NEW): 771 – Charging School Meals: 868 – Use of School District Credit Cards: 970 – Service Animals and 970P – Service Animals Procedures (NEW): 982 – Use of Naloxone by School Personnel (NEW) and 982F1 – Report of Nalaxone Administration (NEW): 720 Activity Busing
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve Board policies 415 through 982F1 as listed on the agenda above. The motion passed.
Approve Call for Bids to Purchase a 72 Passenger School Bus for Fiscal Year 23-24
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the call for bids to purchase a 72-passenger school bus for fiscal year 23-24. The motion passed.
Approve Aberdeen School District 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule
After further discussion, the January 18th 2023 5:30 pm Board meeting date was changed to January 25th, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the Aberdeen School District 2022-2023 Board meeting schedule as modified. The motion passed.
Accept Retirement Letter from Middle School Principal Ann Mennear
No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
BUSINESS ITEMS-DISCUSSION
SEL
Elementary school counselor Nichole Shackelford said she is looking into other programs and will update the Board when she has more information. No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
District Budget Items
The Board would like to go through the five-year facility needs plan at the January regular Board meeting. No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
Selling Small Trailer
No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Mauroner thanked all the staff for the work they do and wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Trustee Rowlan Wished everyone a merry Christmas and gool luck to those participating in winter sports.
Trustee Blik hopes we see a lot of attendance at our school ball games and wrestling and invites everyone to come out and see the next Girls’ basketball game.
Trustee Lowder wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Rowlan to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 2:45 pm.
Clerk:
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