11-30-11 Work Session - Bonneville Joint School District #93

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Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Dr. Bruce Roberts, Deputy Superintendent
Minutes Work Session
November 30, 2011
Board of Trustees Craig Lords Annette Winchester Wendy Horman Kip Nelson DeVere Hunt
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Marjean McConnell, Assistant Superintendent
I. Call to Order
Chairman Lords called the meeting to order at 11:47 a.m. Board Members present: Chairman Craig Lords, Vice Chairman Annette Winchester, Treasurer Wendy
Horman, Trustee Kip Nelson and Trustee DeVere Hunt Others in attendance were Superintendent Chuck Shackett, Deputy Superintendent Bruce Roberts, Assistant
Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Chief Financial/Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Operations Todd Hicks, Director of Plant Facilities/Operations Roger
Hill, Health and Safety Coordinator Guy Bliesner, Energy Education Specialist Don Trauntvein, Administrative Assistant Jodi Barnes, Rimrock Principal Dan Page,
Rimrock Secretary Carol Arpke, and Board Clerk Valerie Messick.
II. Items for Discussion
A. Bonding Issues – April Burton
Mrs. Burton presented three bonding scenarios prepared by Seattle Northwest. They were charged with determining the size of bond that could be added
without increasing the combined tax rate and when it would be feasible to bond for a $50.0 million high school without increasing the combined tax rate.
She stated that the Board needs to decide what they want to borrow and then structure a deal for the bond. There is a cash flow issue if we bond so the
current bonds will need to be restructured. Michael Keith from Seattle Northwest was available via telephone to answer the Board’s questions regarding
the bonding scenarios.
The consensus of the Board was that a new high school is off the table for a March bond. The discussion centered on waiting to see what the economy will
do. It is evident that the tax rate will need to be raised when we do build a high school. Mrs. Horman asked if reducing the supplemental levy would help
the cash flow problem. We need the supplemental for operating costs so it would not be feasible to reduce it.
Chairman Lords asked the administration to decide what is needed and hold off on some things until the economy improves. He offered his vision of what
should happen for the bond election. 1) Build an elementary school, 2) Relieve pressure at the high schools with a Professional Technical school using
existing buildings. 3) Remodel Bonneville and Hillcrest to utilized space freed up by moving the professional technical programs. 4) Maybe everything else
can wait until we are ready to raise taxes to build a high school the right way. He asked if the roof at Sandcreek is essential and how many busses were
required.
Mrs. Horman stated that she would rather spend money to construct a new building for the professional technical high school rather than piece-meal
existing buildings. She state that she has plans from Blackfoot Charter school that cost only $2 - $3 million to build.
Mr. Hill stated that the roof at Sandcreek is essential but that it could be replaced in smaller portions over the years using Plant Facility funds. Mr. Hicks
stated that he needed no less than six busses because he needs to decommission the gas busses in the fleet. The professional technical high school will
create a need for more busses. The state reimbursement does not help with purchases.
B. Facilities Planning Committee Recommendation – Chuck Shackett
Dr. Shackett asked if there were any questions regarding the Facilities Planning Committee recommendation to the Board. He stated that the meetings
went well and that there was good public input. He led a discussion about the possibility of creating a Technical high school using existing vocational
buildings behind Rocky Mountain Middle School and the transportation buildings. This would move Technical programs out of the existing high schools and
free up space in those buildings. Craig Miller is looking at different options for scheduling. Students could be allowed to attend half day at the Technical
high school and half day at their regular high school. Only one bus would run between the high schools during the day. The schedule would probably not
be a block schedule. We would take care of our own students first and then recruit students from other districts to participate. There is a lot of money
available if you have a multi-district consortium. These have been successful around the State. Mrs. Horman asked if there was any other location that is
more central. Dr. Shackett answered that if we use another location it would not be cost effective. Using the existing structures, could be operational this
fall. The programs are already in place, they would just be relocated to one place. The roof and a multipurpose room at Sandcreek Middle School and
enlarging the lunchroom at Hillcrest High School were discussed. Mr. Bliesner stated that there are currently fire code issues in multiple high school
classrooms. With an increase in enrollment the fire code issues will also increase.
Chairman Lords asked to schedule another work session on December 7 th at 10:00 a.m. He asked the administration to come to that meeting with a
prioritized list of their needs.
C. Legislative Luncheon Topics – Chuck Shackett
Possible topics for the Legislative Luncheon were discussed. District 91 will want to talk about their new high school. Mr. Lords and Mr. Lent will discuss
the consolidation study. The legislators will be encouraged to take some of the requirements from last year out of statute. Hopefully they will repeal the
liability insurance tracking requirement and maybe modify the request for personnel records. We will update the District’s brag sheet for that meeting.
D. 2011-2012 Calendar Drafts – Bruce Roberts
Dr. Roberts presented two drafts of the 2012 - 2013. He explained that the State requires hours of instruction and not days. He stated that we may need to
add some early release time so teachers can work with the data that is available to inform instruction. Mrs. Horman stated that we may need additional
professional development time. Dr. Roberts will talk with a small committee regarding the calendars and make a recommendation to the Board at a future
meeting.

III. Policy for Initial Consideration – Bruce Roberts
A. 3105 Service Animals on School Premises
B. 3105P Service Animals on School Premises Procedures
C. 3105F Request for Service Animal to Accompany a Student on School Premises
Dr. Roberts stated that there has been a request from a parent for a service animal to accompany a student to school. The ADA requires us to modify policies to
allow individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by a service animal. Schools have a little more latitude in our requirements. We have also involved the parent in
proofing the draft and have addressed some of the concerns with the policy. We will put the policy, procedure, and form on the December 14 th agenda for 30-day
review
IV. Executive Session
Chairman Lords asked for a motion to enter into executive session.
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to enter into Executive Session per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(c) To consider deliberations to acquire an
interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was:
Wendy Horman – Yes
DeVere Hunt – Yes
Kip Nelson – Yes
Anette Winchester – Yes
Craig Lords – Yes
Land Purchase Discussion – Roger Hill
Mr. Hill stated that the pit area has not been compacted as it was pushed in. There three options that could happen to make it acceptable for building. 1) Take the
top 10 – 12 feet off and replace and compact. 2) Place 250 micro piles per building into the ground. 3) Build heavier footings and then provide fill. When asked to
compare the Armstrong property with the pit property, Mr. Hill stated that they both have two accesses and are both in the county. His recommendation would be to
renegotiate on the Armstrong property.
Chairman Lords called for a motion to return to open session.
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to back in to open session. Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion
passed.
V. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
1. Legislative Luncheon - December 7, 2011 - 11:30 a.m. - District Office Board Room
2. Regular Meeting - December 14, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room
3. Regular Meeting - January 11, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room
X. Adjournment
Chairman Lords called for a motion to adjourn at 2:30 p.m.
MOTION: Annette Winchester made the motion to adjourn, Kip Nelson seconded. The vote was 5 in favor with 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion passed.
APPROVED: _____________________
Chairperson
ATTESTED: __________________________
Clerk
Date: ___________________