The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Todd Lowder opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Present were Sherrie Mauroner, Brian Rowlan and Elaine Blik. A quorum was established. Amy Burusco arrived at 7:07 pm.
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, 2022 and answered questions.
Debbie Ellis and Nicole Shackelford discussed SEL curriculum from In Focus Alignment with CASEL Competencies. Community members in attendance and Trustees asked questions and shared their thoughts and concerns on social emotional learning curriculum and if it should be taught in our school district.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS
Mrs. Ward discussed her written report. Mrs. Ward thanked Troy Reynolds for working day and night to get our elementary cooling tower back online. The motor quit at the end of the day and Troy worked into the night and early the next morning to get it running by noon the next day. The district luncheon to get to know each other will be held September 19th at noon in the cafeteria. Everyone is invited. Mrs. Ward would like to thank Layne Arnoldson and Kristi Copeland for all the time they spend on our behalf on the fish booth and she has enjoyed working with everyone this year. Mrs. Ward added that Clean Harbors Environmental Services will be getting rid of the old chemicals at the high school. She also indicated that the fire suppression system will be worked on.
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. Mennear 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 their 2nd Annual Battle of the Books. The 4th and 5th grade students will participate in reading the books and they plan to have the battle in February. The STEM professional development is scheduled for October 7th. Picture day will be October 5th.
Mr. Vaughn 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a change to the agenda to move Business Items – Discussion 9A. SEL Curriculum to Delegation and Patron Input.
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS – ACTIONS
- Approval of August 17th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of September 15th Work Session Minutes
- Approval of August 2022 Claims
- August 2022 Financial Report
- County Tax Report
- Building Budget Reports
- Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests
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A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve consent items-actions A-G. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Board Policies for Approval
491 – Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer and Network Resources for Employees 541 – Prohibition of Weapons: 608 – Middle School/Junior High School Required Instruction: 609 – Middle School/Junior High School Credit: 609.50 – Awarding High School Credit for Courses Taken Before Ninth Grade: 610 – High School Graduation Requirements: 674 – English Learner Programs: 718 – Contracts for Student Transportation Service: 802 – Fidelity Bond: We are DELETING this policy. 806 – Bond and Licensure Requirements for Public Works: 812 – Budget Adjustments: 816 – Disclosure Requirements for Bond and Levy Elections: 830 – Gifts, Grants and Bequests: 902 – Building and Grounds Maintenance and Development: 906 – Asbestos Management Plan: 950 – Tobacco Use on District Property: 960 – Employee Use of School District Equipment: DELETE this policy. 990 – Bloodborne Pathogens:
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve Board policies 491, 608, 609, 609.50, 610, 674, 718, 806, 812, 816, 906 and 950 as listed above. The motion passed.
Approve 2021-2022 Annual Audit Report
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the 2021-2022 annual audit. The motion passed.
Approve Alternative Authorization for Erika Ingersoll
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the alternative authorization application for Erika Ingersoll. The motion passed.
Apprive the September 2022 New Hires
A motion was made by Trustee Blik and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the September 2022 new hires. The motion passed.
Approve Aberdeen School District FY 22-23 Continuous Improvement Plan
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Blik to approve the FY 22-23 Aberdeen School District Continuous Improvement Plan. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS- DISCUSSION
Dinner with Trustees and Teachers
There was discussion on scheduling monthly lunch meetings with teachers from each building with one or two Trustees to show appreciation for the work they do. No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
TRUSTEE INPUT
Trustee Rowlan said the social emotional learning curriculum is a hot button issue for our community and we should be prudent and wise in how we approach this issue to align community values.
Amy Buruso had nothing to add.
Trustee Mauroner appreciates our school counselors Nicole Shackelford and Debbie Ellis for the work they do to help our students.
Trustee Blik said Jason Woodin was on to something suggesting we hold a community meeting outside of the school to help address social and emotional needs of our kids. Adults should have a refresher course in how we should treat others too. She appreciates being involved and learning about activities and events in the schools.
Todd Lowder is glad to have community members interested in what’s going on with the school, and hopefully we can build a solution for the kids. He suggested that at a high school football game halftime break we should spotlight a student or teacher that has done something positive for someone else.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Mauroner and seconded by Trustee Blik to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.