The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met for the budget hearing session at 6:30 p.m. with a regular session following on June 15, 2022 at the Aberdeen School District Office, 268 S. 4th W. Suite A, Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Todd Lowder opened the meeting at 6:32 p.m., others present were Sherrie Mauroner, Amy Burusco and Elaine Blik. A quorum was established.
BUDGET HEARING
The 2022-2023 Budget was presented by Business Manager David Burke. A handout was provided to the board to review changes between the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 budgets. Revenues and expenditures were compared and discussed and questions pertaining to the budget were answered.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Debbie Ellis discussed the social emotional curriculum lessons and modules from the In Focus Education Group and the benefits this would provide for the students.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were changes to the agenda to remove the following: Business Items – Actions D to approve high school athletic fee increase for all sports, Business Items – Actions E to approve middle school athletic fee increase for track and other sports and Business Items – Actions F board policies 519 – student name/gender change, 519F1 – name/gender change request form, 519F2 – sample physician letter for gender change request, 846 – travel allowance & travel form, 720 – activity busing.
Board policy 457 – Supplemental Contracts was added to Business Items – Actions F.
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the agenda as modified. The motion passed.
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTATOR REPORTS
Mrs. Ward went over her written report. Mrs. Ward thanked those who volunteered to work on the school board. It is nice to see that our community is willing to serve. Mrs. Ward spoke with the mayor and will be working together with the city to improve the area in front of the auditorium. The school district has agreed to purchase the rock and the city will level the area, provide the weed barrier and get the rock and dump it where it needs to be. Mrs. Ward is very proud of our graduating class and how well graduation went. Mr. Pincock has contacted a sound company to work on the sound system for next year. Imperial Plaster was contacted to fix the old gym siding that came off. A time was not given but they will fix this as soon as they can. The high school roof has been looked and an has been repaired. Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Blaker will attend a PERSI meeting in Pocatello on June 21st. STAR math and reading test results and comparisons from the fall and spring tests were reviewed.
Travis Pincock did not provide a written report.
Ann Mennear did not provide a written report.
Robi Jo Colton did not provide a written report.
David Vaughn discussed his written report. Summer school started June 6th with 91 students attending and 93 on Tuesday 7th. This number in attendance is up 9 students from the 20-21 school year. The summer school program is serving ELL, Migrant, Title and students in Special Education. The scores for the WIDA Access for ELL’s 2.0 has been received. Students no longer take the test after reaching targets in enough areas, so the percentage of proficient students will decrease over time. Mr. Vaughn discussed the WIDA 2.0 test results. Several of our high school students are working for the summer with the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Some are working in summer school, custodial and maintenance and in town as well. Darla Wright and Kristina McClurg are supervising the program and Amy Mayer is assisting.
CONSENT ITEMS – ACTIONS
A. Approval of May 18th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of May Claims
C. May 2022 Financial Reports
D. County Tax Report
E. Building Budget Reports
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve consent items-actions A-E. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS – ACTIONS
Approve the 2022-2023 School Budget
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the 2022-2023 school budget. The motion passed.
Call for Milk Bids for FY 2023
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the call for milk bids for the 2023 school year. The motion passed.
Call for Fuel Bids for FY 2023
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the call for fuel bids for the 2023 school year. The motion passed.
Board Policies for Approval – 457 – Supplemental Contracts
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve policy 457 as modified. The motion passed.
<p>Appoint Zone 1 Trustee</p>Chairman Lowder requested a secret ballot to vote on the zone 1 Trustee to fill the vacancy. Two votes were for Brian Rolan and one vote for Chad Jackson.
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to appoint Brian Rolan as Trustee for zone 1. The motion passed.
Approve New Hires and Resignations of Paraprofessionals for FY 2022-2023
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the new hires and resignations of the paraprofessionals for the 2022-2023 school year. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS – DISCUSSION
Board Polices for June Review – July Approval:
405 – Employee Gifts and Solicitations (renamed from “Gifts to Employees). 464 – FLSA: Exempt Employees. 605 – Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation (renamed from “Curriculum: Standards, Alignment and Assessment”). 606 – Selection of Curriculum Materials. 631 – Open Enrollment. 640 – Curriculum. Delete this policy 677.50 – Federal Impact Aid. 744 – Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and 744F1 Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Program – Certificate of Receipt. 1000 – Statement of Guiding Principles. 1002 – Parental Involvement. 1004 – Cooperation with Law Enforcement and Other Agencies (renamed from “Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies”). 1010 – Community Involvement. 1012 – Patron Complaint. 1014 – Public Relations. 1020 – Student Community Involvement. 1022 – Public Performance by Students. Delete this policy 1024 – Contests, Projects and Fundraising (Renamed from “Contests for Students). 1026 – Participation in Fund Drives. Delete this policy 1028 – Money-Raising Activities in the Schools. Delete this policy1040 – Gifts to Personnel. Delete this policy 1041 – Fitness Facilities Use and Release and 1041F1. 1042 – Loan of School Equipment. 1044 – Advertising and Distributing Materials in the Schools by Non-School Related Entities. 1050 – Parental Notification. 1054 – Recruitment of High School Students1055 – Drones – Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
For discussion only, no motion was necessary.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Mauroner enjoyed the high school graduation and would like to know the dollar amount of scholarships awarded to our graduating class. She appreciates the district for the work they do in June to close at the school year and prepare for the next fiscal year.
Trustee Burusco appreciates everyone that interviewed for the zone 1 Trustee vacancy and the answers they provided. She appreciates the teachers and the warm welcome she received as a new Trustee. She thanked the teachers for helping our schools be a better place for students.
Trustee Blik likes Amy Burusco’s directness and will bring strength to the school board. Trustee Blik wants more directness with a lot of issues the board addresses. She thanked the school staff for the work they do and is looking forward to the new 4-day calendar next year.
Trustee Lowder appreciates each Trustee and their opinions at the meetings to work in finding solutions with their input. He is excited about what is happening with the schools and the district with the new offices, the new wrestling room and the public support we have.
At 8:18 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) 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:
Todd Lowder – Yes; Sherrie Mauroner – Yes; Amy Burusco – Yes and Elaine Blik – Yes. The motion passed.
The regular session reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further action needed, a motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.