Wilder School District Number 133

WILDER SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 133 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD November 13, 2017 “PENDING APPROVAL”

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF & GUESTS PRESENT Christy Tayler, Vice Chair Jeff Dillon, Superintendent Robert Fogg John Carlisle, Mid/HS Principal Jeb Bechtel Susan Lincoln, District Clerk Jaime Ponce Wendy McGowan, Treasurer Amy White, Attorney Tom Farley, Fed. Programs Dir. San Juanita Dela Cruz, Staff Member Yuki Longest, Staff Member Rebecca Rigby, Staff Member Floriano Morales, Patron Nancy Dyer, Staff Member Barbara Cortes, Parent Guillermo Cortes, Parent Enedina Guzman, Parent Giselle Guzman, Student Maria Leon, Parent Cynthia Denny, Parent

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chair Christy Tayler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Jeb Bechtel moved to amend the agenda to hold 5.0 Public Forum before 3.0 Executive Session. Also to removed item 6.6 SAT Report Update from the agenda. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION/CONSENT AGENDA

Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the Confirmation Consent Agenda as presented. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC FORUM

Christy Tayler welcomed the guests to the board meeting and asked for the comments. Ms. Endina Guzman told the Board that she is concerned that her student isn’t getting enough help from the teachers and are failing with the new program.

Student Giselle Guzman shared that she feels that students aren’t getting the help they need. She is concerned that it will cause problems with passing classes and graduating on time.

Ms. Barbara Cortes also shared her concerns about the iPad usage. She would like to continue having parent teacher conferences.

Ms. Rebecca Rigby read a letter of appreciation to the Board. It was signed on behalf of several teachers whose main goal was to let the Board know they appreciate the efforts and the direction from the Board.

Vice-Chair Tayler thanked everyone for coming and that the Board appreciates them taking time to share their concerns.

Jeb Bechtel moved that the Board of Trustees proceed into Executive Session to discuss matters as allowed by Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or Individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated to fill a particular Vacancy or need, unless a vacancy in an elective office is being filled. (c) To consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided by law. Roll Call was conducted as follows: Jaime Ponce (yes), Robert Fogg (yes), Jeb Bechtel (yes) and Christy Tayler (yes). The motion carried and the Board proceeded into Executive Session to discuss matters as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Personnel matters were discussed. Negotiations were discussed.

REGULAR SESSION

Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the Personnel Report (8.5) as amended.

REPORTS

Principal John Carlisle addressed the confusion about the report cards and how they reflect the student’s progress. He said that they are working toward making it clearer so that it will be less confusing for parents and students. He clarified that students are able to meet with teachers every day for help. The iPad is a part of the learning but the teachers are there to help and guide the students. There was a discussion about how important the communication is between teachers

Mr. Carlisle also spoke to the Board about the Future Cities Project. This is an early morning project that students can be a part of planning a city and all that would entail.

Mr. Dillon reported that KBOI would be on campus this week to highlight the animation studio. They will be airing the story over the next few days.

Mr. Dillon also shared with the Board that Wilder Elementary School was chosen as one of the 25 model schools in the nation by Successful Practices Network for innovative and creative practices. He stated that this was quite an honor for the District. They will visit the District mid-December to tour the campus.

Mr. Dillon requested that the Board think about purchasing approx. 200 folding chairs for the District as several of the older ones are in disrepair. Mr. Dillon will bring back a quote next month.

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Dillon presented the Athletic Budget for the 2017-18 school year.

Mr. Dillon presented the 2017-2018 Title 1-A and Title II-A Allocations for this school year.

Mr. Dillon held a 1st Reading of the Strategic Plan DRAFT. Discussion was held. It will be brought back to the meeting in December for a 2nd Reading.

Mr. Dillon presented the Amendment to Owner/Architect Agreement. Discussion was held. Jaime Ponce moved to approve the Amendment as presented. Jeb Bechtel seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dillon presented the proposed timeline for the School Bond Election. Discussion was held. The Board agreed to have a Board Meeting on November 20 to discuss results of the survey.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Dillon presented the Window replacements quote for approval for the Middle/High School. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the window replacements as presented. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dillon asked for approval for a BSU Reading Study. This would involve the Kindergarten classes. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the BSU Reading Study. Jaime Ponce seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dillon presented the proposed increase from Brown Bus Company. They had an increase last year and they failed to pass it along. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the proposed increase from Brown Bus Company. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dillon presented the Drama Kids contract for approval for the 2017-2018 school year. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the Drama Kids contract as presented. Jaime Ponce seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Tom Farley held a review of the Policies pertinent to Title I Parental Involvement. He also had San Juanita DeLa Cruz, the Migrant and Homeless Coordinator, and Yukari Longest, the Family Liaison Facilitator, speak to the Board about their duties. Mr. Farley recommended that the policies stay as is. He would like to see new procedures put in place however.

Mr. Dillon presented the policies for Teacher and Principal Evaluations. Discussion was held. Mr. Dillon reported that he did submit the documents to the SDE as required.

Mr. Dillon discussed the decision to bring back Parent Teacher Conferences. He feels that they may have acted too quickly on this and now believe they should bring them back. They see the biggest issues as, (1) a lack of communication with parents, and (2) Training with parents so they are able to better understand what their students are doing. Mr. Dillon requested that the Board put the PT Conferences on the schedule for December 19 and 20 and for March 21 and 22. There will be no school on December 21 and no school on March 23. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve adding the Parent Teacher Conferences to the 2017-2018 calendar as presented. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dillon discussed having a stipend available for teachers who are willing to create our own curriculum, to allow the schools to get away from using Edgenuity and other like programs. The money saved could be used as the stipends. The board requested that administration come up with a plan and bring it back for approval.

Mr. Dillon asked for suggestions and other options for the upkeep of the website. Discussion was held. It is difficult for the employees to keep up as it is too time consuming. Discussion was held. Mr. Carlisle will talk to staff and see about using the opportunity with the leadership premium. They will bring this back.

Mr. Dillon shared the Child Nutrition Programs plan for reducing the operating balance. Discussion was held. Jeb Bechtel moved to approve the Plan as presented. Robert Fogg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

The Board requested that Mr. Dillon look into the cost of a sound system for the schools. Mr. Dillon and Robert Fogg will bring information back to the Board on this.

Jeb Bechtel gave an update on the Resolutions that were presented at the ISBA Conference.

ADJOURN

Vice Chair Christy Tayler adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Lincoln, District Clerk