POCATELLO/CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING Education Service Center Board Room Tuesday, May 19, 2015 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS IN A CCORDANCE WITH IDAHO CODE SECTION 67-2345 (1) (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public
officer, employee, staff member or agent; (With Action To Be Taken in Open Session)
Board Room at the Education Service Center Immediately Following the Regular Board Meeting
AGENDA
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WELCOME
3. ROLL CALL
4. REVIEW, REVISE, AND APPROVE AGENDA – Self Explanatory – Action
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Self Explanatory – Action a. Special Meeting/Executive Session/Hearing – April 8, 2015 b. Special Meeting/Work Session/Executive Session – April 14, 2015 (Ms. Cranor) c. Regular Board Meeting – April 21, 2015 – To be approved at the June 16, 2015 Regular Board Meeting d. Special Meeting/Executive Session/Hearing – April 22, 2015 e. Special Meeting/Action – April 24, 2015
6. RECOGNITIONS/VISITORS/CORRESPONDENCE – Information a. Visitors and Correspondence b. Recognitions – Information – Ms. Allen c. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board. Mr. Idaho Lorax – General Delivery, Pocatello, ID 83201
7. REPORTS a. Student Representative Reports and Recognition of Service for the 2014-15 School Year 1) Century High School – Megan Raschke/Brendon Martin 2) Highland High School – Jenny Andrus/Taylor Snell 3) Pocatello High School – Rowan Smith/Russell Capell 4) New Horizon Center – Maggie Gunn b. Report on Education Law Institute c. Media Report – Ms. Allen d. Report on Standing Committees for 2014-2015 – Board Members
Page 1 of 4 8. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED FEE INCREASES / PUBLIC HEARING a. Presentation of Proposed Fee Increases for the 2015-16 School Year b. Recess Regular Board Meeting and Convene Public Hearing on the Proposed Fee Increases for 2015-16 i. Call for Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comment on the Proposed Fee Increases for 2015-16 ii. Close Public Hearing and Reconvene Regular Board Meeting iii. Topic: Adopt the Fee Increases for 2015-16
9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL SAFETY – Information – Mr. Orr, Ms. Craney, Ms. Harwood, Mr. Hobbs a. Instructional Technology Update – Mr. Orr b. Revised Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only – Mr. Orr c. Alternate Route to Graduation Requests – Mr. Orr d. Revised Cycle of Renewal 2015-16 – Mr. Orr e. Policy 8124 – Early Graduation – 1st Reading – Mr. Orr f. Any Other Curriculum/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Mr. Orr g. Head Start Program Update – Ms. Craney h. 21st Century After School Summer Program Update – Ms. Craney i. Idaho Food Bank Back Pack Program and Food Pantry Update – Ms. Craney j. Kindergarten Enrollment Numbers – Ms. Craney k. Update on Non-Directed Collaboration Time – Ms. Craney l. PCCS Annual Summary Report – Ms. Craney m. Any Other Elementary Education/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Ms. Craney n. Continuation of High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Fee Proposal – Ms. Harwood o. Policy 8211 – IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities – Student/Athlete Code of Conduct – 1st Reading – Ms. Harwood p. Summer School Report – Ms. Harwood q. Use of Football Helmets and Pads for Summer Camps – Ms. Harwood r. Summer Camp Requests – Ms. Harwood s. Out of District/Overnight Field Trip Requests – Ms. Harwood t. Any Other Secondary Education/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Ms. Harwood
10. BUSINESS OPERATIONS (BUDGET, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD SERVICE) – Information – Mr. Reed a. Idaho General Fund Update b. Free and Reduced Lunch Report c. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Awards d. Bid Awards e. Policy 5315 – Student Activity Fund Management – 1st Reading f. Use of VEBA Trust Fund to Offset Classified Premium Increase g. Final Bus Ridership Counts h. Surplus Property Auction i. Sale Contract to Purchase of the LDS Property Adjacent to Franklin Middle School j. Proposed Building and Subdivisions (New Construction) k. Any Other Business Operations/Operational Support Update
11. EMPLOYEE SERVICES – Information – Mr. Smart a. Campus/ISEE Upload/Technology Update b. Student Enrollment Information c. Ratify the Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees for the 2015-16 School Year d. Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 e. Proposed 2015-16 School District Budget f. Budget Committee and Wellness/Insurance Committee Update g. Any Other Employee Services/Operational Support Update
Page 2 of 4 12. HUMAN RESOURCES – Information – Dr. Howell a. Monthly Human Resources Report b. Delegate Authority to Superintendent to Hire Through the Summer Months c. Policy 7121 – Employee Standards of Conduct – 2nd Reading d. Policy 7124/8150 – Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Hazing and/or Initiation – 1st Reading e. Any Other Human Resources/Operational Support Update
13. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – Information – Mrs. Vagner a. Policy 3210.01 – Superintendent of Schools – 2nd Reading b. Policy 7133/8154 – Suicide Prevention – 2nd Reading c. Policy 8351 – Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines – 2nd Reading d. Policy 8153 – Prohibition of Weapons – 1st Reading for Adoption e. Policy 8210 – Student Discipline – 1st Reading f. Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 g. Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center for 2015-16 h. Back to School Calendar i. Special Meeting to Adopt Revised 2015-16 District #25 Calendar and Executive Session for Student Discipline j. Board Calendar k. Any Other Superintendent’s Update
14. PUBLIC COMMENT – Self Explanatory a. Public Comment Pertinent to Agenda Action items Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board.
15. CONSENT AGENDA – Self Explanatory – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve Human Resource Activity b. Topic: Authorize Payment of Claims c. Topic: Approve Supplemental Financial Information from April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015
16. OLD BUSINESS – Information – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve the Revised Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only b. Topic: Approve Alternate Route to Graduation Requests c. Topic: Authorize the Continuation of the High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Fee Proposal for Highland High School for 2015-16 d. Topic: Approve Summer Camp Requests e. Topic: Approve Out of District/Overnight Field Trip Requests f. Topic: Award Bids: Bleachers Bread Concrete Food Supplies Milk g. Topic: Hear on Second Reading for Adoption: Policy 7121 – Employee Standards of Conduct Policy 3210.01 – Superintendent of Schools
Page 3 of 4 Policy 7133/8154 – Suicide Prevention Policy 8351 – Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines h. Topic: Hear on First Reading for Adoption: Policy 8153 – Prohibition of Weapons
17. NEW BUSINESS – Information – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve the Use of Football Helmets and Pads for Summer Camps b. Topic: Hear on First Reading: Policy 8124 – Early Graduation Policy 8211 – IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities – Student/Athlete Code of Conduct Policy 5315 – Student Activity Fund Management Policy 7124/8150 – Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Hazing and/or Initiation Policy 8210 – Student Discipline c. Topic: Authorize Use of VEBA Trust Funds to Offset Impact to General Fund for Classified Insurance Premium Increases in the Amount of $90,000 d. Topic: Grant Permission to Hold Surplus Property Auction e. Topic: Approve the Sale Contract between the LDS Church and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 for the Purchase of Property Adjacent to Franklin Middle School in the Amount of $125,000 f. Topic: Ratify the Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees for the 2015-16 School Year g. Topic: Approve Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 h. Topic: Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Hire Through the Summer Months i. Topic: Approve Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 j. Topic: Approve Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center for 2015-16
18. ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. ADJOURN
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POCATELLO/CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING Education Service Center Board Room Tuesday, May 19, 2015 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS IN A CCORDANCE WITH IDAHO CODE SECTION 67-2345 (1) (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public
officer, employee, staff member or agent; (With Action To Be Taken in Open Session)
Board Room at the Education Service Center Immediately Following the Regular Board Meeting
EXPLANATION OF AGENDA
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WELCOME
3. ROLL CALL
4. REVIEW, REVISE, AND APPROVE AGENDA – Self Explanatory – Action
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Self Explanatory – Action a. Special Meeting/Executive Session/Hearing – April 8, 2015 b. Special Meeting/Work Session/Executive Session – April 14, 2015 (Ms. Cranor) c. Regular Board Meeting – April 21, 2015 – To be approved at the June 16, 2015 Regular Board Meeting d. Special Meeting/Executive Session/Hearing – April 22, 2015 e. Special Meeting/Action – April 24, 2015
6. RECOGNITIONS/VISITORS/CORRESPONDENCE – Information a. Visitors and Correspondence b. Recognitions – Information – Ms. Allen Recognition will be given to students and staff who demonstrate exceptional abilities or provide extraordinary service to others. Ms. Vagner will be in attendance to conduct recognitions. c. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board. Mr. Idaho Lorax – General Delivery, Pocatello, ID 83201 Included in the packet is a Request to Appear Before the Board from Mr. Idaho Lorax. He will five minutes to address the Board per the Board’s Protocols for Public Comment.
7. REPORTS a. Student Representative Reports and Recognition of Service for the 2014-15 School Year Student representatives will be in attendance to provide any report on the activities taking place in the various high schools. Student representatives will have three minutes for reports. Following the Student Representative Reports, Chair Gebhardt and the Board will present Certificates of Appreciation to the students and thank them for their service throughout the school year.
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1) Century High School – Megan Raschke/Brendon Martin 2) Highland High School – Jenny Andrus/Taylor Snell 3) Pocatello High School – Rowan Smith/Russell Capell 4) New Horizon Center – Maggie Gunn b. Report on Education Law Institute The Annual Education Law Institute was held on April 27 & 28, 2015 in Boise, ID. Ms. Gebhardt and Mr. Mattson were in attendance and will provide a brief report at the time of the meeting. c. Media Report – Ms. Allen Ms. Allen has been excused from the May 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, thus the Media Report will be rolled to the June 16, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. d. Report on Standing Committees for 2014-2015 – Board Members Included in the packet are various Committee Meeting minutes. Board members may have reports on the various committees listed below:
2014-2015 Budget Committee Jackie Cranor/Jim Facer CIP Committee/Long Range Facility Planning Jim Facer/Dave Mattson Curriculum Committee Janie Gebhardt/Jackie Cranor Education Foundation (Vice Chair is Designated Representative) Jackie Cranor Head Start Paul Vitale/Dave Mattson Insurance/Wellness Committee Paul Vitale/Dave Mattson Judge Murray’s Juvenile Advisory Committee Janie Gebhardt/Dave Mattson Local Issues-Chamber of Commerce Jim Facer/Paul Vitale PTA Regional Council Meeting End of April – TBD (7:00 p.m.) Need Volunteer Pocatello Community Charter School Liaison Janie Gebhardt/Paul Vitale Safety Committee Jackie Cranor/Jim Facer Instructional Technology Committee Janie Gebhardt/Dave Mattson Textbook Adoption Janie Gebhardt/Jackie Cranor Key Communicators Paul Vitale/Dave Mattson Fix It Committee Jackie Cranor/Paul Vitale Valley Pride Portneuf River Project Committee Paul Vitale/Dave Mattson
8. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED FEE INCREASES / PUBLIC HEARING a. Presentation of Proposed Fee Increases for the 2015-16 School Year Included in the packet is the Resolution to adopt fee increases per the attached Fee Notice which was published in the Idaho State Journal for two consecutive weeks prior to this Hearing. Mr. Reed will speak to increased fees and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. Following the discussion on the proposed fees, the Board will convene a Public Hearing to solicit public comment on the proposed fee increases. After the hearing closes, the Board will be asked to adopt the fee increases for the 2015-16 school year per the attached Resolution and Fee Notice. b. Recess Regular Board Meeting and Convene Public Hearing on the Proposed Fee Increases for 2015-16 i. Call for Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comment on the Proposed Fee Increases for 2015-16 The Board Chair will call for any public comment relative to the proposed fee increases for 2015-16 and will outline the protocol for public comment. ii. Close Public Hearing and Reconvene Regular Board Meeting The Board Chair will close the Public Hearing and reconvene the Regular Board Meeting to take action. iii. Topic: Adopt the Fee Increases for 2015-16 Policy Issue: Board adopts fee increases. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board adopt the fee increases for 2015-16 as set forth in the enclosed Resolution and Fee Notice as if read into the minutes. Board Action/Direction:
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9. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL SAFETY – Information – Mr. Orr, Ms. Craney, Ms. Harwood, Mr. Hobbs a. Instructional Technology Update – Mr. Orr Mr. Orr will be in attendance to provide a report on any instructional technology updates and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. b. Revised Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only – Mr. Orr Included in the packet is the revised Alternate Route to Gradation Plan – Class of 2015 Only which has been updated to include the Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) Curriculum as a component of the plan. Mr. Orr will speak to the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only as revised under Old Business. c. Alternate Route to Graduation Requests – Mr. Orr Included in the packet is a memorandum detailing the number of students and the various reasons for completing the alternate route to graduation. The appropriate documentation is maintained in the Curriculum Department. Mr. Orr will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the request under Old Business. d. Revised Cycle of Renewal 2015-16 – Mr. Orr Included in the packet is a revised Curriculum Cycle of Renewal for 2015-16 that was presented at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Orr will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. e. Policy 8124 – Early Graduation – 1st Reading – Mr. Orr Included in the packet is Policy 8124 – Early Graduation. The change to the policy addresses the eligibility requirements for students wishing to graduate early inclusive of sophomores and juniors. Mr. Orr will speak to this information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading under New Business. f. Any Other Curriculum/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Mr. Orr Mr. Orr will report on any other Curriculum updates at the time of the meeting. g. Head Start Program Update – Ms. Craney Ms. Craney will be in attendance to provide any Head Start Program update and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. h. 21st Century After School Summer Program Update – Ms. Craney Included in the packet is the After School Summer Program announcement. Ms. Craney will be in attendance to provide an update on the 21st Century After School Summer Program and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. i. Idaho Food Bank Back Pack Program and Food Pantry Update – Ms. Craney Included in the packet are the Food Pantry numbers for Lewis & Clark and Tyhee Elementary Schools. The Idaho Food Bank Back Pack Program numbers will be static for the remainder of the year. Ms. Craney will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. j. Kindergarten Enrollment Numbers – Ms. Craney Included in the packet are the preliminary Kindergarten enrollment numbers as of May 8, 2015. Ms. Craney will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. k. Update on Non-Directed Collaboration Time – Ms. Craney Included in the packet is an example of the documentation of the Non-Directed Collaboration Time from Chubbuck Elementary School. The document details the activities that took place during the Non-Directed Collaboration Time. Ms. Craney will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. Should the Board wish to review any of the other school’s accounting of Non-Directed Collaboration Time, please contact Ms. Johnson. l. PCCS Annual Summary Report – Ms. Craney Included in the packet is the PCCS Annual Summary Report detailing the Charter’s demographic information. Ms. Craney will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. m. Any Other Elementary Education/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Ms. Craney Ms. Craney will provide any other Elementary Education updates at the time of the meeting. n. Continuation of High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Fee Proposal – Ms. Harwood The Board discussed the continuation of the High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Proposal during a Special Meeting/Work Session prior to the Regular Board Meeting. Ms. Harwood will briefly review this information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the continuation of the proposal for 2015-16 under Old Business.
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o. Policy 8211 – IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities – Student/Athlete Code of Conduct – 1st Reading – Ms. Harwood Included in the packet is Policy 8211 – IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities – Student/Athlete Code of Conduct. The revisions to the policy address the behavior expectations for both students and student athletes participating in IHSAA sanctioned events and activities. Ms. Harwood will review the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading under New Business. p. Summer School Report – Ms. Harwood Session 1 of Summer School 2015 will begin on June 1, 2015. Ms. Harwood will be in attendance to speak to the preparation taking place and an update on Summer School registration and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. q. Use of Football Helmets and Pads for Summer Camps – Ms. Harwood Included in the packet is a memorandum documenting requests received from Century, Highland and Pocatello High Schools requesting permission to use school football helmets and pads during summer football camps. This request is made annually. Ms. Harwood will review the requests and answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the requests under New Business. r. Summer Camp Requests – Ms. Harwood Included in the packet is a spreadsheet detailing the Summer Camp requests by school. The administration has reviewed the requests which are in order. Ms. Harwood will speak to the requests and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Summer Camp requests under New Business. s. Out of District/Overnight Field Trip Requests – Ms. Harwood Included in the packet is a spreadsheet detailing the Out of District/Overnight Field Trip requests. The administration has reviewed the information and the requests are in order. Ms. Harwood will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the requests under Old Business. t. Any Other Secondary Education/PLCs/TIA/Beliefs Update – Ms. Harwood Ms. Harwood will report on any other Secondary Education updates at the time of the meeting.
10. BUSINESS OPERATIONS (BUDGET, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD SERVICE) – Information – Mr. Reed a. Idaho General Fund Update Included in the packet is the current monthly Idaho General Fund Revenue Report. Mr. Reed will review the report and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. b. Free and Reduced Lunch Report Included in the packet is the current Free and Reduced Lunch Report. Mr. Reed will review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. c. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Awards Jefferson, Tendoy and Washington Elementary Schools were selected to receive a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grant for the 2015-16 school year. Mr. Reed will be in attendance to speak to this information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. d. Bid Awards Included in the packet are memorandums for various bid awards. Mr. Reed will review the bid information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to award the bids under Old Business. e. Policy 5315 – Student Activity Fund Management – 1st Reading Included in the packet is Policy 5315 – Student Activity Fund Management. The change to the policy addresses online fundraising accounts and the protocol for depositing all funds collected. Mr. Reed will speak to the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading under New Business. f. Use of VEBA Trust Fund to Offset Classified Premium Increase The VEBA Trust Fund was established to offset any impact to the General Fund for classified insurance premium increases. In the past the District has utilized up to $175,000 at a time to offset these costs. The administration is proposing that the Board authorize the use of approximately $90,000 from the VEBA Trust Fund to offset current insurance premium increases. The current VEBA Trust Fund balance is approximately $403,000. Mr. Reed will speak to the use of the funds and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to authorize the use of $90,000 from the VEBA Trust Fund under New Business.
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g. Final Bus Ridership Counts The third and final bus ridership count for the 2014-15 school year was completed April 27 – May 1, 2015. The count came in at 3,959 students. The count is down 137 students from the February, 2015 count and is down 226 riders overall for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Reed will speak to this information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. h. Surplus Property Auction Included in the packet is a memorandum requesting permission to proceed with the auction of surplus materials. Mr. Reed will be in attendance to review the request and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to grant permission to hold the surplus property auction under New Business. i. Sale Contract to Purchase of the LDS Property Adjacent to Franklin Middle School Included in the packet is a Sale Contract from the LDS Church for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 to purchase the property and seminary building adjacent to Franklin Middle School. This information was reviewed at the Special Meeting/Work Session prior to the Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Reed will briefly review the Contract and will answer any further questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Sale Contract under Old Business. j. Proposed Building and Subdivisions (New Construction) Mr. Reed will be in attendance to report on any proposed building and subdivisions (new construction) and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. k. Any Other Business Operations/Operational Support Update Mr. Reed will report on any other Business Operations updates at the time of the meeting.
11. EMPLOYEE SERVICES – Information – Mr. Smart a. Campus/ISEE Upload/Technology Update Mr. Smart will be in attendance to report on any Campus/ISEE Upload/Technology updates and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. b. Student Enrollment Information Included in the packet is current student enrollment data. Mr. Smart will be in attendance to review the enrollment data and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. c. Ratify the Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees for the 2015-16 School Year It is anticipated that the Pocatello Education Association will ratify the Negotiated Agreement for the 2015-16 at a Special Ratification Meeting to be held Monday, May 18, 2015. Included in the packet is the tentative Negotiated Agreement for 2015-16. Mr. Smart will speak to the Agreement and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. Should the PEA ratify the Agreement, the Board will be asked to consider ratifying the Agreement under New Business. d. Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 Included in the packet is a memorandum detailing the various Insurance Providers and coverages for the 2015-16 school year. This information was presented at the May 12, 2015 Work Session. Mr. Smart will briefly review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 under New Business. e. Proposed 2015-16 School District Budget The proposed 2015-16 School District Budget will be included in the addendum. Mr. Smart will be in attendance to review the information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget and will be asked to adopt the 2015-16 School District Budget following the Hearing during the June 16, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. f. Budget Committee and Wellness/Insurance Committee Update Mr. Smart will be in attendance to provide any report on any Budget and Wellness/Insurance Committee Meetings. He will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. g. Any Other Employee Services/Operational Support Update Mr. Smart will report on any other Employee Services updates at the time of the meeting.
12. HUMAN RESOURCES – Information – Dr. Howell a. Monthly Human Resources Report Included in the packet is the monthly Human Resources report. Dr. Howell will be in attendance to review the report and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Human Resources Activity under the Consent Agenda.
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b. Delegate Authority to Superintendent to Hire Through the Summer Months Annually the Board delegates authority to the Superintendent to hire through the summer months to avoid holding up the hiring process as the Board meets only once a month during the summer. The responsibility will shift to the Superintendent beginning May 20, 2015 through August 31, 2015 at which time the authority will automatically revert back to the Board. Dr. Howell will speak to this process and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to delegate authority to the Superintendent to hire through the summer months under New Business. c. Policy 7121 – Employee Standards of Conduct – 2nd Reading Included in the packet is Policy 7121 – Employee Standards of Conduct. The changes are clean-up in nature and bring the policy language up to date. The policy was posted for public input, however none was received and no further changes were made. Dr. Howell will briefly review the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on second reading for adoption under Old Business. d. Policy 7124/8150 – Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Hazing and/or Initiation – 1st Reading Included in the packet is Policy 7124/8150 – Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Hazing and/or Initiation. The change to the policy updates language to align with recent changes to Idaho Code. Dr. Howell will speak to the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading under New Business. e. Any Other Human Resources/Operational Support Update Dr. Howell will report on any other Human Resources updates at the time of the meeting.
13. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – Information – Mrs. Vagner a. Policy 3210.01 – Superintendent of Schools – 2nd Reading Included in the packet is Policy 3210.01 – Superintendent of Schools. The changes to the policy are a result of feedback from the Board during the Superintendent Search process. The policy was posted for public input, however none was received and no further changes were made. Ms. Vagner will briefly review the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on second reading for adoption under Old Business. b. Policy 7133/8154 – Suicide Prevention – 2nd Reading Included in the packet is Policy 7133/8154 – Suicide Prevention. The changes to the policy address further reporting requirements, follow-up and protocol for students or staff members who are aware of any suicide ideation and/or threats of self-harm. The policy was posted for public input, however none was received and no further changes were made. Ms. Vagner will briefly review the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on second reading for adoption under Old Business. c. Policy 8351 – Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines – 2nd Reading Included in the packet is Policy 8351 – Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines. The change to the policy adds new courses to the list of fees that students are required to pay when participating in a particular class. The policy was posted for public input, however none was received and no further changes were made. Ms. Vagner will briefly review the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on second reading for adoption under Old Business. d. Policy 8153 – Prohibition of Weapons – 1st Reading for Adoption Included in the packet is Policy 8153 – Prohibition of Weapons. Immediately following the adoption of the policy at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, a minor typo was discovered. The error has been corrected and the Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading for adoption under Old Business. Ms. Vagner will briefly speak to this information at the time of the meeting. e. Policy 8210 – Student Discipline – 1st Reading Included in the packet is Policy 8210 – Student Discipline. The changes to the policy are grammatical in nature and are minor revisions. Ms. Vagner will speak to the changes and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to hear the policy on first reading under New Business. f. Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 Included in the packet is the Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 that has been signed by the Pocatello Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PA. Ms. Vagner will review the Agreement and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Agreement under New Business.
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g. Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center for 2015-16 Included in the packet is the Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) for 2015-16 that has been signed by the Hospital’s CEO. PMC has increased its donation to the schools by $15,000 for 2015-16. Further, PMC has stipulated that the donation is to be directed toward program support for athletes, fine arts and academics rather than facilities support. Ms. Vagner will review the Agreement and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the Agreement under New Business. h. Back to School Calendar Included in the packet is the Back to School Calendar for the 2015-16 school year which highlights the various meetings and activities that take place at the start of the year and sets the timeline for staff returning from summer break. Ms. Vagner will review this information and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. i. Special Meeting to Adopt Revised 2015-16 District #25 Calendar and Executive Session for Student Discipline The Calendar Committee is anticipated to convene to address any changes to the 2015-16 Calendar following the possible ratification of the Negotiated Agreement. There is also a need for the Board to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of Student Discipline. Thus, the administration is proposing the Board hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of adopting a revised 2015-16 District #25 Calendar on May 27, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. with an Executive Session for the purpose of student discipline to take place immediately following the Special Meeting. j. Board Calendar Included in the packet is the calendar of the Board’s Meeting Schedule inclusive of various Committee Meetings from May 18, 2015 through July 3, 2015. Ms. Vagner will review the calendar and will answer any questions at the time of the meeting. k. Any Other Superintendent’s Update Ms. Vagner will provide any other Superintendent’s update at the time of the meeting.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT – Self Explanatory a. Public Comment Pertinent to Agenda Action items Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board.
15. CONSENT AGENDA – Self Explanatory – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve Human Resource Activity Policy Issue: Board approves Human Resource Activity Background Information: Included in the packet is documentation of the Human Resource Activity regarding certified employees since the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve Human Resource Activity as presented. b. Topic: Authorize Payment of Claims Policy Issue: Board approves all Claims. Background Information: Included in the packet are bills and invoices as of May 11, 2015 in the amount of $1,199,411.20. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the bills and invoices as of May 11, 2015 in the amount of $1,199,411.20. c. Topic: Approve Supplemental Financial Information from April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 Policy Issue: Board acts on Financial Information. Background Information: Included in the packet is supplemental financial information for the period of April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
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Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve supplemental financial information from April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 as presented. Board Direction/Action on the Consent Agenda:
16. OLD BUSINESS – Information – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve the Revised Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only Policy Issue: Board approves alternate route to graduation plans. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the revised Alternate Route to Graduation Plan – Class of 2015 Only as presented. Board Direction/Action: b. Topic: Approve Alternate Route to Graduation Requests Policy Issue: Board approves alternate routes to graduation. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Alternate Route to Graduation requests as presented. Board Direction/Action: c. Topic: Authorize the Continuation of the High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Fee Proposal for Highland High School for 2015-16 Policy Issue: Board authorizes the continuation of fee proposals. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board authorize the continuation of the High School Activity and Athletic Event Entry Fee Proposal for Highland High School for 2015-16 as presented. Board Direction/Action: d. Topic: Approve Summer Camp Requests Policy Issue: Board approves summer camp requests. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the summer camp requests as presented. Board Direction/Action: e. Topic: Approve Out of District/Overnight Field Trip Requests Policy Issue: Board approves out of District/overnight travel. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Out of District/Overnight Field Trip requests as presented. Board Direction/Action: f. Topic: Award Bids: Bleachers Bread Concrete Food Supplies Milk Policy Issue: Board awards various bids. Background Information: These items were previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board award the above listed bids as presented. Board Direction/Action: g. Topic: Hear on Second Reading for Adoption: Policy 7121 – Employee Standards of Conduct Policy 3210.01 – Superintendent of Schools Policy 7133/8154 – Suicide Prevention Policy 8351 – Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines Policy Issue: Board adopts policy. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board hear the above listed policies on second reading for adoption as presented. Board Direction/Action:
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h. Topic: Hear on First Reading for Adoption: Policy 8153 – Prohibition of Weapons Policy Issue: Board adopts policy. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board hear the above listed policy on first reading for adoption as presented. Board Direction/Action:
17. NEW BUSINESS – Information – Action – Mrs. Vagner a. Topic: Approve the Use of Football Helmets and Pads for Summer Camps Policy Issues: Board approves the use of District equipment. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the use of football helmets and pads for summer camps as presented. Board Direction/Action: b. Topic: Hear on First Reading: Policy 8124 – Early Graduation Policy 8211 – IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities – Student/Athlete Code of Conduct Policy 5315 – Student Activity Fund Management Policy 7124/8150 – Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Hazing and/or Initiation Policy 8210 – Student Discipline Policy Issue: Board adopts policy. Background Information: These items were previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board hear the above listed policies on first reading as presented. Board Direction/Action: c. Topic: Authorize Use of VEBA Trust Funds to Offset Impact to General Fund for Classified Insurance Premium Increases in the Amount of $90,000 Policy Issue: Board authorizes use of the VEBA Trust Fund. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board authorize the use of the VEBA Trust Funds to offset the impact to the General Fund for classified insurance premium increases in the amount of $90,000 as presented. Board Direction/Action: d. Topic: Grant Permission to Hold Surplus Property Auction Policy Issue: Board authorizes disposal of surplus property. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board grant permission to hold a surplus property auction as presented. Board Direction/Action: e. Topic: Approve the Sale Contract between the LDS Church and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 for the Purchase of Property Adjacent to Franklin Middle School in the Amount of $125,000 Policy Issue: Board approves Sale Contracts for the purchase of property. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Sale Contract between the LDS Church and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 for the purchase of property adjacent to Franklin Middle School in the amount of $125,000 as presented. Board Direction/Action: f. Topic: Ratify the Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees for the 2015-16 School Year Policy Issue: Board ratifies Negotiated Agreements with the PEA. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board ratify the Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees for the 2015-16 school year as presented. Board Direction/Action:
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g. Topic: Approve Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 Policy Issue: Board approves insurance carriers and coverages. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Insurance Carriers and Coverages for 2015-16 as presented. Board Direction/Action: h. Topic: Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Hire Through the Summer Months Policy Issue: Board delegates authority to the Superintendent to hire. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board delegate Authority to the Superintendent to hire through the summer months with such authority automatically shifting back to the Board after August 31, 2015 as presented. Board Direction/Action: i. Topic: Approve Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 Policy Issue: Board approves various Agreements. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Athletic Training Services Agreement for 2015-16 as presented. Board Direction/Action: j. Topic: Approve Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center for 2015-16 Policy Issue: Board approves various Agreements. Background Information: This item was previously discussed on the agenda. Administrative Recommendation: Administration recommends Board approve the Donation Agreement with Portneuf Medical Center for 2015-16 as presented. Board Direction/Action:
18. ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. ADJOURN
Page 10 of 10 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION To Discuss Matters as Allowed by Idaho Code, Section 67-2345 (1) (b) To Consider the Evaluation, Dismissal or Disciplining of, or to Hear Complaints or Charges Brought Against a Public School Student (With Option to Take any Action Pertinent to Student Discipline in Open Session) Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 County of Bannock – State of Idaho
Superintendent’s Office at the Education Service Center Wednesday, April 8, 2015 4:30 p.m.
BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT: Janie Gebhardt, Chair, Board of Trustees Jackie Cranor, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Dave Mattson, Clerk, Board of Trustees Jim Facer, Member, Board of Trustees Paul Vitale, Member, Board of Trustees Mary M. Vagner, Superintendent
Call to Order/Executive Session – Student Discipline: Chair Gebhardt called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Facer to adjourn to Executive Session. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Mattson, aye; Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye. The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 4:34 p.m.
Purpose: To discuss student discipline. The Board proceeded to discuss student discipline as provided in Idaho Code, Section 67-2345 (1) (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public school student;
OTHERS PRESENT: Student Docket No. 15-42 Student Docket No. 15-42 Mother Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 5:18 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Mattson and seconded by Mr. Vitale that based upon the information presented to the District Board of Trustees during the Student Reinstatement Hearing held on April 8, 2015 for Student Docket No. 15-42, I hereby move that the Board continue a Student Reinstatement Hearing to be scheduled by the student’s family prior to August 15, 2015.
Prior to such Hearing, the family shall make available to the District information regarding the activities and conduct of the student and family from the date of this Hearing to the continued Hearing date including but not limited to: counseling, substance abuse treatment and assessment and any other related programs. During the Student Reinstatement Hearing the family and student shall be prepared to discuss their activities as well as what safeguards have been put in place to address the student’s appropriate behavior in the school setting.
During the pendency of this continuation, should the student or family of the student seek to participate in online or other credit recovery options, the District’s counseling department will be available to the family to address what options are available as well as what courses will be transcripted by the District. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board recessed at 5:20 p.m.
Page 1 of 4 Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Mattson to reconvene to Executive Session at 5:22 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Mattson, aye; Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: Student Docket No. 15-43 Student Docket No. 15-43 Mother Student Docket No. 15-43 Father Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Bradley Wallace, Principal, New Horizons Center Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 6:12 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Facer that the Board expel Student Docket No. 15-43 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket 15-43 has: 1. Engaged in conduct in violation of the District’s Student Discipline Policy relating to weapons on school property. 2. Engaged in conduct in violation to the District’s Student Discipline Policy relating to violence and/or threats of violence and student interactions. 3. Engaged in conduct which the Board believes demonstrates the student is dangerous and/or detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of other students. 4. Engaged in conduct to the extent that the Board determined the student to be continuously disruptive of the school’s discipline and the instructional effectiveness of the school.
However, pursuant to the statutory discretion provided to the Board relating to the discipline of students and with consideration of the input of the District’s administration, this expulsion shall be held in abeyance and not put into place contingent upon Student Docket No. 15-43 meeting the following conditions: 1. The student shall obtain schooling through Homebound Instruction, to be conducted in a public location, YDC or other arranged format in a manner determined to be best by the District’s administration. Homebound Instruction shall continue through the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school year. 2. During the period of Homebound Instruction, the student shall not be present upon the school’s property or any school bus or at any school-related activity, regardless of the location, without specific prior pre-approval by the District’s administration with the exception of the student taking the ISAT test at Kinport Academy. a. Arrangements shall be made with the District administration for the date and time the student shall take the ISAT test at Kinport. b. Upon arrival at Kinport, the student shall report to the administrative office. At that time the student and the possessions of the student will be subject to administrative search. c. At no time shall the student be left unsupervised while at Kinport. 3. Prior to an Administrative Placement Hearing for the 2015-2016 school year, the student shall complete 30 hours of documented community service. 4. Should the student be provided any social services or health care services, documentation will be entered into which permits a free flow of information between these individuals or providers and the school, only with regard to matters which impact upon the student’s education. This information shall be made available to the District’s administration prior to the holding of an Administrative Placement Hearing for the 2015-2016 school year. 5. An Administrative Placement Hearing shall be held on or before August 15, 2015 in order for the school’s administration and the family to ascertain an appropriate placement for the student’s education for the 2015-2016 school year. 6. Relating to the student’s return to a school setting for the 2015-2016 school year, an academic and behavioral contract will be developed for the student’s attendance at school. The terms of this contract shall be developed during a
Page 2 of 4 meeting between the parent/student and school’s administration. However, the final terms of such agreement shall be at the discretion of the Administration.
Should Student Docket No. 15-43 engage in any other infraction of District or School Discipline Policies, or fail to fulfill the reasonable terms and conditions established by the Board for continued enrollment, the student shall be brought back before the Board of Trustees for consideration of implementation of the expulsion held in abeyance or as separately determined. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board recessed at 6:17 p.m.
Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Vitale to reconvene to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Mattson, aye; Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-44 STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-44 Mother Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources David Ross, Assistant Principal, Century High School Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Dan Montgomery, Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 7:07 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Facer and seconded by Mr. Vitale that the Board expel Student Docket No. 15-44 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the first trimester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket No. 15-44 has: 1. Engaged in conduct in violation of the District’s Student Discipline Policy relating to sexual harassment/harassment of students. 2. Engaged in conduct in violation to the District’s Student Discipline Policy relating to student interactions. 3. Engaged in conduct which the Board believes demonstrates the student is dangerous or detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of other students.
However, pursuant to the statutory discretion provided to the Board relating to the discipline of students and with consideration of the input of the District’s Administration, this expulsion shall be held in abeyance and not put into place contingent only upon the following conditions: 1. If the student is eligible for the YDC Program, the student shall obtain education through Homebound Services, in conjunction with the YDC program and any credits earned will be transcripted. a. At no point in time during the student’s participation in Homebound Services and/or the YDC Program shall the student be present upon any property of the District, including any school bus, for any school-related activity or otherwise, without the prior specific pre-approval of the District’s Administration. 2. If the student does not qualify for the YDC Program and/or if the student loses privileges associated with the YDC Program at any time prior to the end of the first trimester of the 2015-2016 school year, the expulsion shall be in full force and effect as outlined above and no abeyance shall exist. a. If expulsion is implemented, the student shall not be present upon any property of the District, including any school bus, for any school-related activity or otherwise, without the prior specific pre-approval of the District’s Administration.
Prior to the commencement of the second trimester of the 2015-2016 school year, Student Docket No. 15-44 and/or parent/legal guardian of the student shall be responsible for contacting the District to schedule a Board Reinstatement Hearing to allow the Board to consider the possible reinstatement of the student for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year, excluding any placement at Century High School, and a determination of what, if any conditions, the Board will impose if reinstatement is permitted.
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During the Reinstatement Hearing the student and the parent/legal guardian of the student shall be prepared to discuss the activities of the student during the period of expulsion as well as what actions have been taken to assure that this conduct and the violation of District policies will not occur in the future should reenrollment be permitted. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board recessed at 7:11 p.m.
Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Facer to reconvene to Executive Session at 7:13 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Mattson, aye; Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-45 (Not Present) STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-46 (Not Present) STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-47 (Not Present) Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources David Ross, Assistant Principal, Century High School (Excused at 7:15 p.m.) Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 7:19 p.m. No action was taken by the Board at the time of the meeting.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Facer to adjourn. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
APPROVED ON: MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______By: Secretary, Board of Trustees
______Chair
ATTESTED BY:
______Clerk
Page 4 of 4 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Board Room at the Education Service Center 1:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT: Janie Gebhardt, Chair Jim Facer, Asst. Treasurer Jackie Cranor, Vice Chair Paul Vitale, Member Dave Mattson, Clerk Mary M. Vagner, Superintendent
A Special Meeting/Work Session of the Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, Idaho, as provided in Section 33-510, Idaho Code;
Convene Work Session Chair Gebhardt Convened the Work Session at 1:30 p.m. She reviewed the agenda and the addendum and said the Special Meeting/Work Session was for the purpose of the administration discussing with the Board the following topics:
1. Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Presentation 2. Annual Technology Department Overview 3. PCCS Performance Certificate 4. Fee Increases: Food Service; Driver’s Education 5. Update on the Status of 5A Freshman Baseball Team 6. Adjustment of the Alternative School Principal’s Salary Schedule/Administrative Staffing 7. Elementary Staffing Pattern 8. Budget Adjustments 2014-15 9. 2015-16 Budget Preparation: Legislative Update; Health Insurance Update; Average Class Size; Title I Allocation; Projected Cost Increases; Budget Committee Update 10. Public Comment Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board. 11. Adjourn Work Session Convene Special Meeting/Executive Session in the Superintendent’s Office to Discuss in Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated; Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations; and To conduct deliberations concerning acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency; and Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or agent; 12. Return to Open Session – No Action 13. Adjourn
Page 1 of 7 Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Presentation Ms. Spall said Google Apps for Education (GAFE) was used to upload all types of documents for sharing. She said the most frequently used tool was the Google Docs which was similar to Word. She said teachers could use Google Docs to create a text that could be color coded and sent to students for revision. She said one nice feature with Google Docs was that materials were automatically saved. She said multiple people could access and revise the same document in real time and could add comments to a side bar for discussion. She said a student could be working on a document while the teacher commented on the work in the comments column. She said another great tool was Google Forms. She said the forms could be used to create an essay, questionnaire or evaluation. She said documents could be programmed to auto-fill based on a particular response. She said another feature in the app was Google Slides. She said the presentation that was given to the Board was done on Google Slides. Mr. Merica said Google Classroom was a classroom management system similar to Moodle. He said assignments could be created and shared with every student in the class. He said the District recently piloted Chromebooks and teachers were using Google Classroom on the Chromebooks with students. He said it was very easy to set up, was user-friendly and saved time and paper. He said teachers could send electronic documents to students who could easily complete an assignment and send it right back to the teacher. He said the auto-save feature prevented students from losing work. He said GAFE was secure and only students and staff with an educational account could access the information. He said GAFE could be run from any device that had access to the internet. He said it was also accessible through wifi. He said GAFE was currently being used in grades 2 – 12. He said the app was free for teachers and they could create as many different groups or “classrooms” as needed. He said a teacher could create a custom group of students within a classroom. He said there was a page in the app that could be used for announcements or posting assignments. He said once a student submitted an assignment the teacher could open it, review it and send any corrections right from the classroom. He said it was a very powerful tool for teachers. He said it was also compatible with Moodle. He said Moodle could be intimidating at first but was still a valid resource. He said Chromebooks were becoming more commonplace as the devices were inexpensive, had a quick startup and worked with multiple platforms. He said the District piloted the Chromebooks in a few buildings and was now purchasing them for several buildings with Festival of Trees Grant money. He said the initial setup was quick and easy.
Annual Technology Department Overview Ms. Vagner complimented the technology team for recently completing a three year project in just six weeks to ensure the District’s wireless installation project was ready for the state inspection. She said the team worked very hard to make it happen. She said the work was celebrated with a cupcake party. Mr. Jolley introduced the technology team. He said he had been with the District for eight years and was the Technology Coordinator for the last four years. He said he recently submitted his resignation and would be leaving in July. He said Joel Burkman was the Network Administrator, the Application Specialists included Scott Currie, Eric Salce, Alfredo Enriquez-Najera and Ana Cash. He said Keary Tonks was the Telephone and Programming Specialist and Trent Merica and Cheryl Spall were the District’s Instructional Technology Specialists. He said the Computer Repair Supervisor was Alan Sudweeks and the Repair Technicians included Dori Dunn, Travis Hopkins, Stoney Burt, Ryan Roseborough, Kevin Chatfield and Tabatha King. He said the repair staff handled all of the hands-on work including user support, software upgrades and device maintenance. He said his job would be impossible without the help of all of the staff members. He said he was amazed by the quality and quantity of work that was accomplished by the team. He said the Technology Department served and managed over 7,000 PCs and laptops, 1,800 iPads, more than 300 Chromebooks, over 500 printers, over 800 projectors and just over 250 Promethean Boards. He said the department also managed 200 network switches and 30 physical servers hosting 70 virtual servers saving time and money. He said the District’s network had over 150 terabytes of space which was equivalent to 250,000 CDs. He said the network was a 20gbps fiber data center. He said the Technology Service Center had 10 gbps, three of the high schools had 2gbps each and all other schools and buildings had 1gbps. He said the District currently had 300 mbps overall but would upgrade to 400 by the summer. He said 1 terabyte of data was transferred externally every day. He said internally the District transferred about 5 terabytes. He said the District received approximately 600,000 emails per month, 85% of which were spam. He said internally the District originated 250,000 in District and outbound emails. He said the technology department managed over 100 applications including updates and providing support. He said last year the technology staff completed the installation of the wireless access points in all buildings. He said all of the elementary and middle school UPS network switches had been replaced. He said all elementary computer labs and teacher computers were replaced last year along with the Education Service Center computers. He said new audio systems were installed in every classroom with the exception of a few elementary schools which would be completed next year. He said the
Page 2 of 7 technology department continued to install the new phone system in various buildings which operated on the Lync System. Ms. Cranor asked what the District did with old computers. Mr. Jolley said if the computers will still in working condition they would be used in other areas of the District and if the computers were too old to run current software or applications they were sent to auction. Ms. Gebhardt said there had been a lot of change in the four years that Mr. Jolley was the Technology Coordinator. Mr. Jolley said most of the technology staff had been with the District longer than he had and had been dealing with outdated software and equipment for a long time. He said just a few years ago the District was still on the Novell Network and the staff was unable to keep the servers from crashing. Ms. Vagner thanked the technology staff for the knowledge and skills that each staff member brought to the District every day.
PCCS Performance Certificate Ms. Craney said the State Board of Education recently notified the District that it could no longer delay the submission of the PCCS Performance Certificate. She said the District had requested that PCCS complete the Charter revision prior to submitting the Certificate but was directed to submit the Certificate and note the deadline in a letter to the Charter School. She said the District would submit the letter notifying PCCS of the deadline, the Performance Certificate and a Framework that had to be completed and submitted with the Certificate. She said the Framework was very comprehensive. She said the completed Certificate and Framework would be provided to the Board at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
Fee Increases: Food Service; Driver’s Education Mr. Reed said included in the packet was the timeline for fee increases. He said the first advertisement would be published on April 29, 2015 and the Board would hold a Public Hearing at the May 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. He said the Board would be asked to approve the fees following the Public Hearing. He said memorandums detailing the rationale for fee increases were included in the packet for both Food Service breakfast and lunch prices and for the Driver Education program. He said the proposed increase for elementary lunch would go from $2.10 to $2.30. He said secondary lunch would go from $2.30 to $2.55. He said breakfast would be increased from $1.70 to $1.75. He said rising food costs were driving the increases in both the public and private industry. He said the District’s Food Service program had to remain a self-sustaining program and only two entrees were served at the secondary schools and only one entrée at the elementary schools in order to eliminate waste. He said the District had not increased the Driver Education fee since 2002. He said the proposed increase would go from $150 to $175 which was still quite a bit lower than the private sector. He said the revised Fee Notice showed all of the PTE increases and new fees. He said the Fee Notice would be published in the Journal on April 29, 2015. Ms. Vagner said the memorandum detailing the rationale for the PTE fees was included in the addendum. She said revisions to Policy 8351 was also included in the packet. She said the Policy would be brought for first reading at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting and would be heard on second reading for adoption following the Public Hearing on fees at the May 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
Update on the Status of 5A Freshman Baseball Team Ms. Vagner said included in the packet was a memorandum detailing the update on the status of the Highland High School 5A freshman baseball team. She said Highland High School had the student numbers to support a freshman team. She said the pilot had gone well, students participated and there were no additional costs to support the pilot. She said the administration proposed that the Board authorize funding to support a freshman baseball coach for the 2015-16 school year. Ms. Gebhardt said the memorandum listed the cost of the coach at $3,000 but the Cost Increases spreadsheet listed $5,000. Ms. Vagner said the administration had planned on $5,000 before it learned that the cost for the coach would only be $3,000. Ms. Cranor said she was concerned about the other two high schools not having a freshman team. Ms. Vagner said the other two high schools were able to accommodate the athletic teams for 4A competition as none of the other 4A schools had a freshman team whereas all of the other 5A schools had freshman teams. Ms. Vagner asked for Board direction relative to funding a freshman baseball coach for Highland High School. The Board was in support of providing funding for the 2015-16 school year.
Adjustment of the Alternative School Principal’s Salary Schedule/Administrative Staffing Dr. Howell said included in the packet was the current 2014-15 principal’s salary schedule and the proposed 2015-16 salary schedule. He said the administration was here to address the concern of pay levels for the alternative school administrators. He said the alternative program was uniquely challenging and very demanding. He said transitional meetings began before the start of the school year and didn’t end until after the school year.
Page 3 of 7 He said the administration was proposing that any alternative school administrator be placed on the middle school and assistant middle school principal’s salary schedule since that was the schedule that most closely aligned relative to days and duties. He said it would eliminate the need for coming up with additional steps and lanes on the current alternative principal salary schedule. He said on the current salary schedule you can see the alternative schedule. He said the additional days on the schedule would be used for transitional meetings. He said currently there was no assistant principal at the alternative school but the proposed salary schedule would address that need if the District was able to restore that position at some point. Dr. Howell said the change would help the District retain administrators at the alternative school. Ms. Cranor said she thought it was a good change and addressed the equity issues. Ms. Vagner said equalizing that salary was the right thing to do. Dr. Howell said the Leadership Premiums were only available to certificated staff and administrators were not eligible. Ms. Gebhardt said the alternative school housed four different programs and asked why the administration wasn’t proposing a higher level of pay. Ms. Vagner said the responsibilities were very different from a traditional high school principal that had to manage a much larger number of certified and classified staff and up to 1,500 students. She said in light of the challenging duties and smaller staff and student size the overall level of pay aligned more closely with that of a middle school principal. Dr. Howell said Ms. Vagner’s explanation was well stated and if the Board was in agreement the topic would be added for Board Action at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Ms. Vagner said included in the addendum was a summary of the student to administrator ratios at all of the schools and a copy of the Safe and Drug Free Schools budget for the 2015-16 school year. She said the administration reviewed the needs and brainstormed some cost neutral solutions. She said there were currently 199 students at Washington Elementary and only 20 kindergarteners enrolled for the 2015-16 school year. She said Tendoy Elementary had 240 students and only one kindergarten class. She said there were three outlier elementary schools in the District which included Washington, Tendoy and Indian Hills Elementary Schools. She said the administration had to grapple with the question of whether or not those schools had become small enough that the District could no longer afford to have a full time administrator in each of those schools. She said middle school enrollment was still pretty balanced. She said the high schools had a clear outlier with Highland High School. She said the administration had to address the schools that were out of balance in a cost neutral way which was a challenge. She said the population at the New Horizon Center grew throughout each school year. She said it was a definite concern to have only one person supervising that school. She said included in the summary were proposed cost neutral solutions. She said the administration proposed combining both Tendoy and Washington Elementary Schools with one principal and use Title I funds to hire a Prevention Specialist to support the principal covering both schools. She said that would increase the student to administration ratio to 460 to 1 which was right in line with the other elementary schools. She said another need was to support the New Horizon Center and the administration proposed utilizing Safe and Drug Free Schools funds to add a .70 FTE administrator or prevention specialist to the school. She said Kinport Middle School was in its third year of the School Improvement Grant and had a Turnaround Officer which supports teachers. She said the .30 FTE would be combined with the additional .70 Prevention Specialist which would go a long way to eliminate some of the safety concerns that existed at the school. She said the administration proposed adding another administrator to Highland High School due to increased enrollment. She said the administration also proposed adding .50 to the 1.50 FTE that currently supported the Turning Point Program. She said the program needed to have the ability to support more students. She said Safe and Drug Free Schools money could be used to fund the additional .50 FTE. She said she believed this recommendation was the best solution for the 2015-16 school year. Ms. Cranor asked about the qualifications of a prevention specialist. Ms. Vagner said the District had placed prevention specialists in discipline support positions in the past in order to provide them with an opportunity to gain administrative credentials. She said both of the principals at Chubbuck Elementary and Washington Elementary were previously prevention specialists. Ms. Gebhardt asked if the prevention specialists had any counseling experience. Ms. Vagner said it was more administrative experience. Mr. Vitale asked at what point the District would consider capping enrollment at Highland High School. Ms. Vagner said the dilemma with considering capping enrollment at Highland High School was the fact that Highland was the smallest of the 5A schools. She said the administration did not want to see enrollment at Pocatello High School decline any further and would just have to monitor enrollment over time. She said balancing enrollment at the middle schools played a critical role. She said Pocatello High School was also in the process of rebranding its image and it was early in the process. She said the proposed staffing pattern could be implemented within the District’s budget. The Board was in agreement with the proposed staffing adjustments. Mr. Facer asked if the prevention specialist would spend half the day at one school and the last half at the other. Ms. Vagner said it would depend on what worked best for the principal and staff. She said the prevention specialist’s time could be flexed based on needs and would have to be structured carefully. She said the administration would meet with the staff at Tendoy and Washington Elementary Schools the next day. Page 4 of 7
Elementary Staffing Pattern Ms. Craney said included in the packet was a table showing the impact that the Academy, Inc. Charter School would have on all of the elementary schools in the District. She said the Academy expanded by one classroom per grade level. She said the numbers were submitted to the District after the Academy had its lottery. She said 29 students would come out of Chubbuck Elementary. She said that was the greatest impact as Chubbuck was centrally located to the Academy. Ms. Craney said the table showed that 33 students would come out of the middle schools, but there were no changes to middle school staffing. Ms. Vagner said the middle school teachers were shifted around as a result of the loss. Ms. Craney said it was challenge to determine how to shift the staff around. She said also included were the numbers from the Gem Prep Academy Charter School. She said that Charter School expanded from a K-1 to a K-3 school. She said they planned to enroll 20 kindergarteners, 24 first graders, 21 second graders and 12 third graders. She said Ms. Jensen requested that the Charter let us know what schools the students were coming from, but the staff could not help her with that information because the lottery was conducted in Deary, Idaho. Ms. Gebhardt said she thought that the Gem Prep Academy was an online Charter School. Ms. Craney said it was blended, both online and face to face. She said the District would lose 9 FTE overall. She said even though Chubbuck Elementary was losing the most students the school was so full that it still had to add another FTE rather than lose one. She said there were currently three first grade classrooms which would be reduced to two. She said Ellis Elementary would go from four kindergarten classes to three. She said next year’s kindergarten enrollment looked to be lower than it had been in a long time. She said there were no changes at Gate City Elementary but Greenacres would lose one FTE. She said Greenacres Elementary had a K-1 program that had been in place for a number of years. She said there were currently four kindergarten teachers which would be reduced to three. She said one of the kindergarten teachers would now teach two sessions. Ms. Cranor asked if the loss in FTE would be handled through attrition. Ms. Craney said yes, it took a lot of shifting around to fill the gaps. She said there were no changes at Indian Hills and Jefferson Elementary. She said Lewis & Clark Elementary would go from five second grade classrooms to four. She said Tendoy Elementary had no changes. She said Tyhee Elementary would lose a .50 FTE in the kindergarten. Ms. Cranor asked if there was only one full time kindergarten. Ms. Craney said there were no full time kindergarten programs. Ms. Vagner said kindergarteners with the greatest needs were targeted for intervention and were provided services through Title I. Ms. Craney said Wilcox Elementary would also be reduced by one fourth grade classroom. She said the prevention specialists at Indian Hills and Wilcox Elementary would be eliminated. She said the administration would continue to monitor the greatest needs and make adjustments as necessary.
Budget Adjustments 2014-15 Mr. Reed said the Board approved the first Budget Adjustment in February and shortly thereafter the administration received further information regarding the budget which required further adjustment. He said the District received settlement money from a class action lawsuit that it was not expecting. He said the lawsuit involved any entity that received funds from the Idaho State Insurance Fund which was found to not have distributed enough dividends. He said the District also had to increase the Varsity Contract. He said the state also did not reauthorize sustained funding for federal forest funds. He said the District used to get $35,000 but only received one tenth of that amount. He said there were also some special grants from Century Link that were not included in the original budget. He said the state also allocated additional money to the classroom technology fund and there was an increase in Title I funding. He said there were some carryover amounts for special education that would be adjusted up or down. He said there was also a small adjustment to Teacher Quality funds. He said Jefferson Elementary received a grant for a fresh fruits and vegetables program that would be added to the budget. He said overall there were $186,000 in budget adjustments. He said the Board would be asked to approve the Budget Adjustments at the April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
2015-16 Budget Preparation: Legislative Update; Health Insurance Update; Average Class Size; Title I Allocation; Projected Cost Increases; Budget Committee Update Ms. Vagner reviewed the legislative updates from IASA. She said the state increased the unit value by $1,400 per unit. She said that amounted to an additional $800,000 in new operational money for the District. She said the allocation for professional development had been increased. She said there was a 3% increase built into the base of the new career ladder. She said the Board would have to discuss what that meant for classified staff and administrators. She said the state was restoring the lottery money to facilities funding rather than distributing it to the General Fund. She said the SDE recently released information regarding average class size but would likely be revised. She said the average class size across the state was currently 18.93 students per class and any School
Page 5 of 7 District that was understaffed based on that average would have to reduce staffing by 1% each year until it met the minimum staffing requirements. She said most of the larger School Districts in the state were over the state average with the exception of the Districts that had exceptional funding. She said the District was currently understaffed by .80 FTE and having to reduce by 1.0 FTE should be manageable for the District. Mr. Smart said the District would be okay as long as it did not go beyond the 9.5% understaffing and that was never the intent. Ms. Vagner said it was important for the Board to keep the ISBA Resolution regarding Average Class Size alive for the next legislative session. She said the District anticipated an increase in premiums for medical insurance, $50,000 in transportation cost increases, $100,000 for administrative support, prep buyout for leadership classes at Century High School, Worker’s Compensation increases, additional test proctor expenses and a systems upgrade for the Human Resources Department. She said the upgrade would support the department in moving to a digital format. She said online registration would also reflect a new cost but would allow families that were new to the District to register their students online. She said it would save an incredible amount of secretarial time. She said it would also eliminate duplication of households. She said the administration was hopeful that the new system would be operable in time for the coming school year. Mr. Reed said he would get addresses from the County in order to prepopulate the address information for online registration. Mr. Smart said most of the major changes had been covered. He reviewed the public schools budget. He said there were still a couple of things that were different. He said Districts would now receive funding for Mileposts whereas before if the system couldn’t upload directly to ISEE it was not eligible for state funding. He said the state also reinstated funding for PLATO. He said overall the budget was a vast improvement from the year before. He said it appeared as though our legislators heard the pleas of administrators and Boards across the state. Ms. Cranor said she was grateful that the state was starting to help School District’s funding a little more than it had for the past several years. Mr. Smart said the attempt to manage the IEN and wireless contracts for Districts this year did not work and he suspected that the state would let Districts manage wireless projects and contracts on their own in the future. Mr. Reed said the administration did not have all of the information it needed at this point but had a good start. He said the District anticipated receiving $500,000 for Advanced Opportunities and about $600,000 for Leadership Premiums. He said with the restoration of lottery funds, the District would receive about $700,000 for facility maintenance. He said the Safe and Drug Free Schools money had nearly doubled over the previous year. He said the District would also receive about $320,000 for professional development. He said the administration would incorporate those numbers into the budget and would continue to monitor. Mr. Smart said he would convene the Budget Committee now that the Post Legislative Tour had taken place. Mr. Reed said it appeared that the new State Department of Education administration was willing to allow for some more local control. He said it had been a number of years since anyone from the State Department asked Districts what their needs were.
Public Comment Board Protocols for Public Comment will be followed at all Board Meetings. Patrons wishing to address the Board will fill out Form AD 2 – Request to Appear before the Board and present it to the Board Chair or Board Secretary prior to the meeting. Because of the diversity of issues, members of the Board may not respond to delegations. Instead, issues are recorded and referred to the proper staff member for follow-up. The Board is informed of these efforts by the staff member responding to concerns. Board Operating Principles #22 & 23: 22) The Board will follow the chain of command referring others to present their issues, problems, or proposals to the person who can properly and expeditiously address the issues; 23) Board members will refrain from communications which create conditions of bias should a problem or complaint become the subject matter of a hearing before the Board. There was no public comment at the time of the meeting.
Adjourn Work Session Convene Special Meeting/Executive Session in the Superintendent’s Office to Discuss in Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated; Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations; and To conduct deliberations concerning acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency; and Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or agent; Chair Gebhardt called the meeting to order at 3:21p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Ms. Cranor to adjourn to Executive Session. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Mattson, aye;
Page 6 of 7 Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye. The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 3:23 p.m.
Others Present Bart Reed, Director of Business Operations (excused at 4:24 p.m., rejoined a 4:46 p.m.) Carl Smart, Director of Employee Service (excused at 4:24 p.m.) Doug Howell, Director of Human Resources Amy White (by phone, excused at 3:39 p.m.) Sue Pettit, Principal, Alameda Middle School (joined at 3:39 p.m.; excused at 4:46 p.m.) Randy Bohannon (by phone at 3:39 p.m., excused at 4:24 p.m.)
Return to Open Session – No Action The Board returned to Open Session at 5:01 p.m. No action was taken by the Board at the time of the meeting.
Adjourn A motion was made by Mr. Facer and seconded by Mr. Vitale to adjourn. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
APPROVED ON: MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______By: Secretary, Board of Trustees
______Chair
ATTESTED BY:
______Clerk
Page 7 of 7 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION To Discuss Matters as Allowed by Idaho Code, Section 67-2345 (1) (b) To Consider the Evaluation, Dismissal or Disciplining of, or to Hear Complaints or Charges Brought Against a Public School Student (With Option to Take any Action Pertinent to Student Discipline in Open Session) Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 County of Bannock – State of Idaho
Superintendent’s Office at the Education Service Center Wednesday, April 22, 2015 4:30 p.m.
BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT: Janie Gebhardt, Chair, Board of Trustees Jackie Cranor, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Dave Mattson, Clerk, Board of Trustees (Excused) Jim Facer, Member, Board of Trustees Paul Vitale, Member, Board of Trustees Mary M. Vagner, Superintendent
Call to Order/Executive Session – Student Discipline: Chair Gebhardt called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. A motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Vitale to adjourn to Executive Session. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye. The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 4:35 p.m.
Purpose: To discuss student discipline. The Board proceeded to discuss student discipline as provided in Idaho Code, Section 67-2345 (1) (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public school student;
OTHERS PRESENT: Student Docket No. 15-48 Student Docket No. 15-48 Mother Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Bradley Wallace, Principal, New Horizon Center Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 5:36 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Ms. Cranor that the Board expel Student Docket No. 15-48 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket No. 15-48 has: 1. Engaged in conduct in violation of the District’s Student Discipline Policy 8210, including but not limited to the possession and distribution of prescription medications. 2. Engaged in conduct to the extent that the Board believes demonstrates that the student is continuously disruptive of the school’s discipline and the instructional effectiveness of the school. 3. Engaged in conduct which the Board believes demonstrates the student is dangerous or detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of other students.
Page 1 of 6 However, pursuant to the statutory discretion provided to the Board relating to the discipline of students and with consideration of the input of the District’s Administration, this expulsion shall be held in abeyance and not put into place contingent only upon the following conditions: 1. If the student is eligible for the YDC Program, the student shall obtain education through Homebound Services, in conjunction with the YDC program and any credits earned will be transcripted. a. At no point in time during the student’s participation in Homebound Services and/or the YDC Program shall the student be present upon any property of the District, including any school bus, for any school- related activity or otherwise, without the prior specific pre-approval of the District’s Administration. 2. If the student does not qualify for the YDC Program and/or if the student loses privileges associated with the YDC Program at any time prior to the end of the 2014-2015 school year, the expulsion shall be in full force and effect as outlined above and no abeyance shall exist. a. If expulsion is implemented, the student shall not be present upon any property of the District, including any school bus, for any school-related activity or otherwise, without the prior specific pre-approval of the District’s Administration. 3. The student shall attend both sessions of summer school, for credit recovery, at no cost to the District. a. Attendance at summer school shall be pursuant to a behavioral and academic contract, the terms of which shall be determined by the school’s administration. b. Any violation of school or discipline policies, or the student’s behavioral contract shall result in an immediate return to the Board for consideration of implementation of the expulsion held in abeyance. 4. The student shall engage in 15 hours of community service, in addition to any community service ordered by the Court or any probation department. Documentation of completion of the community service shall be provided to the District’s administration prior to the commencement of summer school of 2015. 5. Should the student be provided any social or health care services/counselor or be under the purview of the juvenile probation department, documentation shall be entered into which permits a free flow of information between these individuals or providers and the school, only with regard to matters which impact upon the student’s education.
Prior to the commencement of the 2015-2016 school year, the student and/or parent/legal guardian of the student shall participate in an Administrative Hearing regarding reinstatement of the student at New Horizon’s High School for the 2015-2016 school year and a determination of what, if any conditions, will be imposed if reinstatement is permitted.
During the Reinstatement Hearing the student and the parent/legal guardian of the student shall be prepared to discuss the activities of the student during the period of expulsion as well as what actions have been taken to assure that this conduct and the violation of District policies will not occur in the future should re-enrollment be permitted. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board recessed at 5:41 p.m.
Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Facer to reconvene to Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: Student Docket No. 15-49 Student Docket No. 15-49 Mother Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Lisa Delonas, Principal, Pocatello High School Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Page 2 of 6 Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 6:21 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Facer and seconded by Mr. Vitale that the Board expel Student Docket No. 15-49 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket No. 15-49 has: 1. Engaged in acts in violation of the District’s Student Discipline Policy No 8210, including but not limited to the possession and distribution of prescription and non-prescription medications. 2. Engaged in conduct, which in the judgment of the Board, is detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of other pupils.
However, pursuant to the statutory discretion provided to the Board relating to the discipline of students and with consideration of the input of the District’s Administration, this expulsion shall be held in abeyance and not put into place contingent upon Student Docket No. 15-49 meeting the following conditions: 1. The student shall obtain education through the PASS Room at Pocatello High School through the remainder of the school year, with the administration having discretion to allow class attendance for direct instruction as needed. 2. Attendance shall be pursuant to an academic, attendance and behavioral contract which shall be developed during a meeting with the student, the student’s parent and the school’s administration, with the administration having the final decision as to the terms of the Contract. The Board requests that the administration include, at minimum, the following in the contract: a. The student shall complete fifteen (15) hours of community service, providing written documentation proving completion of such to the District’s administration prior to the commencement of the 2015-2016 school year. This community service shall be in addition to any community service that may be ordered by any court or probation department. 3. The student shall attend summer school, at no cost to the District, for the purpose of credit recovery. 4. Should the student be provided any social or health care services/counselor or be under the purview of the juvenile probation department, documentation shall be entered into which permits a free flow of information between these individuals or providers and the school, only with regard to matters which impact upon the student’s education.
Should Student Docket No. 15-49 engage in any other infraction of District or School Discipline Policies, or fail to fulfill the reasonable terms and conditions established by the Board for continued enrollment, the student shall be brought back before the Board of Trustees for consideration of implementation of the expulsion held in abeyance or as separately determined. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board recessed at 6:25 p.m.
Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Mr. Facer and seconded by Mr. Vitale to reconvene to Executive Session at 6:28 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-51 (Not Present) STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-52 (Not Present) STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-53 (Not Present) Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 6:33 p.m. No action was taken by the Board at the time of the meeting. The Board recessed at 6:33 p.m.
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Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Ms. Cranor to reconvene to Executive Session at 6:38 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
OTHERS PRESENT: STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-50 STUDENT DOCKET No. 15-50 Mother Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Lisa Delonas, Principal, Pocatello High School Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 7:16 p.m. A motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Vitale that the Board expel Student Docket No. 15-50 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the first trimester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket No. 15-50 has: 1. Engaged in conduct which the Board believes demonstrates that the student’s presence at school is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of other students and school personnel. 2. Engaged in conduct to the extent that the Board determined the student to be continuously disruptive of the school’s discipline and the instructional effectiveness. 3. Engaged in conduct in violation of the District’s policies and procedures relating to discipline, including but not limited to Policy 8210 and the possession, use and distribution of illegal drugs.
Prior to the commencement of the second trimester of the 2015-2016 school year, the family of the student shall be responsible for contacting the District to schedule a Board Reinstatement Hearing to allow the Board to consider reinstatement , as well as to consider what conditions, if any, the Board will impose if reinstatement is permitted. However, in regard to such possible reinstatement, the Board will not consider reinstatement at Pocatello High School, but shall consider other high school placement options.
During the period of expulsion, the student shall not be present upon any District property or at any District activity, regardless of location, absent preauthorization of the District’s administration.
Should the student seek to take any online or other credits during the period of expulsion, the school shall make a counselor or administrator available to meet with the student and family to address what credits and courses the District will accept for transcripting.
Prior to the Reinstatement Hearing, if the student is receiving any mental health or counseling services and/or contact with juvenile justice or probation department, paperwork shall be entered into to allow for the exchange of this information only to the extent that such impacts upon the student’s education, for the Board’s consideration at the time of the Reinstatement Hearing.
During the Reinstatement Hearing the student and the family of the student shall be prepared to discuss the activities of the student during the period of expulsion as well as what actions have been taken to assure that this conduct and violation of District policies will not occur in the future should reenrollment be permitted.
Return to Executive Session – Student Discipline: Following the recess, a motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Vitale to reconvene to Executive Session at 7:22 p.m. The roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative: Mr. Facer, aye; Mr. Vitale, aye; Ms. Cranor, aye; Ms. Gebhardt, aye.
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OTHERS PRESENT: STUDENT DOCKET No. 13-06 STUDENT DOCKET No. 13-06 Mother (Excused at 7:39 p.m.) STUDENT DOCKET No. 13-06 Father Kent Hobbs, Director of Student Support Services Douglas Howell, Director of Human Resources Dian Swanson, Principal, Highland High School Orlando Cardenas, SRO, Pocatello Police Department Renae Johnson, Board Secretary Amy White, Legal Counsel (by phone)
Return to Open Session: The Board returned to Open Session at 8:19 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Facer that the Board expel Student Docket No. 13-06 from attendance at the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 from today’s date through the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Such motion is based upon the judgment of the Board of Trustees that Student Docket No. 13-06 has: 1. Engaged in conduct in violation of the District’s Student Discipline Policy relating to acceptable conduct regarding weapons on school property. 2. Engaged in conduct in violation of state and/or federal law regarding the possession of weapons on school property. 3. Engaged in conduct in the judgment of the Board demonstrates that the student’s presence at school is detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of other students and school personnel.
However, pursuant to the statutory discretion provided to the Board relating to the discipline of students and with consideration of the input of the District’s administration, this expulsion shall be held in abeyance and not put into place contingent upon Student Docket No. 13-06 meeting the following conditions: 1. The student shall obtain schooling through Homebound Instruction through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. 2. During the period of Homebound Instruction, the student shall not be present upon any school property or any school bus or at any school-related activity, regardless of the location, without the specific pre-approval of the school’s administration to engage in volunteer work with the school’s special services population. a. Such volunteering shall be arranged through the school’s administration for designated time periods, supervised by school personnel. b. During presence on school property the student shall not posses any weapon and the person and belongings of the student shall be subject to search. 3. An Administrative Hearing shall be held in prior to the start of the 2015-16 school year in order for the school’s administration and the family to ascertain an appropriate placement for the student’s education for the 2015-2016 school year. 4. During the Administrative Hearing, an academic and behavioral contract will be developed for the student’s attendance at school for the 2015-2016 school year. The terms of this contract shall be developed during a meeting between the student/parent and school’s administration. However, the final terms of such agreement shall be at the discretion of the administration. The Board requests that the following provisions be a part of this Contract: a. The student and the possessions of the student being subject to random searches. b. The student being assigned an adult administrative or counseling employee of the school to whom the student shall report and work with should the student have any problems or issues with any other student at the school. c. Provisions allowing for the continued work with the school’s special services population so long as the student’s schedule permits. 5. Should the student be in need of credit recovery, the student is permitted attend summer school, at no cost to the District. However, attendance at summer school shall be pursuant to a behavioral and academic contract. 6. Should the student be provided any social services or health care services or be under the purview of the juvenile probation department, documentation will be entered into which permits a free flow of information
Page 5 of 6 between these individuals or providers and the school, only with regard to matters which impact upon the student’s education.
Should Student Docket No. 13-06 engage in any other infraction of District or School Discipline Policies, or fail to fulfill the reasonable terms and conditions established by the Board for continued enrollment, the student shall be directly brought back before the Board of Trustees for consideration of implementation of the expulsion held in abeyance or as separately determined. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Ms. Cranor and seconded by Mr. Vitale to adjourn. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
APPROVED ON: MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______By: Secretary, Board of Trustees
______Chair
ATTESTED BY:
______Clerk
Page 6 of 6 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO TAKE ACTION GRANT PERMISSION TO OPERATE THE FOOD SERVICE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM FROM JUNE 1, 2015 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2015 (ACTION TO BE TAKEN)
POCATELLO/CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Superintendent’s Office at the Education Service Center Friday, April 24, 2015 9:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT: Janie Gebhardt, Chair (Excused) Jim Facer, Assistant Treasurer Jackie Cranor, Vice Chair (Excused) Paul Vitale, Member Dave Mattson, Acting Chair/Clerk Mary M. Vagner, Superintendent
Welcome, Call to Order and Statement of Purpose Acting Chair Mattson welcomed everyone and called the Special Meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. Ms. Vagner the purpose of the Special Meeting was to take Action to grant permission to operate the food service summer feeding program from June 1, 2015 through August 14, 2015. Ms. Vagner said the memorandum included in the packet explained that the program had been operated by the Food Service Department for the last 13 years and the reimbursement for the program was over $4 million to date. She said the program averaged $311,000 per year and served about 1,900 meals per week over the summer. She said the Food Service Department was requesting to extend the program by one week this year. Mr. Facer asked if the program made a profit. Ms. Vagner said yes.
Take Action to Grant Permission to Operate the Food Service Summer Feeding Program from June 1, 2015 through August 14, 2015 A motion was made by Mr. Vitale and seconded by Mr. Facer to grant permission to operate the Food Service Summer Feeding Program from June 1, 2015 through August 14, 2015 as presented. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
Adjourn A motion was made by Mr. Facer and seconded by Mr. Vitale to adjourn the Special Meeting. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The Board adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
APPROVED ON: MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______Secretary, Board of Trustees BY:
______Chair
ATTESTED BY:
______Clerk
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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FEE INCREASES PER THE ATTACHED NOTICE
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2015 the Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25, Bannock County held discussion during its Regular Board of Trustees Meeting to consider the merits of increasing current fees.
WHEREAS, motion was duly made by Trustee, Mr. Dave Mattson and seconded by Trustee, Ms. Jackie Cranor, authorizing a Hearing to take place after proper publication of Notice as required by Idaho Code 63-1311A.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Idaho Code 63-1311A, a Notice of Hearing was duly published once each week for the two weeks preceding the week during which the Hearing required was held. This Notice was published in the Idaho State Journal on April 29, 2015 and May 6, 2015. A copy of the Notice is attached and by this reference becomes a part hereof.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Idaho Code 63-1311A a Public Hearing was held on May 19, 2015. Upon motion was duly made by Trustee ______and seconded by Trustee ______that the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25, Bannock County, Board of Trustees approved increasing current annual fees as listed on the attached Notice.
FURTHER, the Board of Trustees of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25, Bannock County, appoints the Director of Business Operations, Bart J. Reed, as the duly authorized representative in this connection to act as the agent for said Board to make sure that the fee increase is incorporated into the fee schedule for the 2015-2016 school year.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED this 19th day of May, 2015 and executed under official seal approving above-described fee increase.
(Seal) ______Signature – Board Chair
______Signature – Board Clerk
POCATELLO / CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25
NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE
Pocatello / Chubbuck School District No. 25 has proposed to increase current fees and introduce new fees by an amount that exceeds one hundred five percent (105%) of the fees collected the previous year. The following schedule is an estimate of what this change may mean to a user:
Percent Source of Fees Frequency Previous Rate Proposed Rate Increase Full Paid Elementary Lunch Meal $2.10 $2.30 9.5% Full Paid Secondary Lunch Meal $2.20 $2.55 15.9% Full Paid Breakfast Meal $1.70 $1.75 2.9% Driver Education Program Fee One-time $135.00 $175.00 29.6% Agricultural Welding/Advanced Welding/Fabrication Welding Trimester $10.00 $20.00 100% Automotive II and III – 1st Trimester Trimester $10.00 $35.00 250% Pharmacy Technician Classes One-time $250.00 $300.00 20% Dual Enrollment Welding Semester New Fee $50.00 N/A Graphic Communications One-time New Fee $10.00 N/A Law Enforcement One-time New Fee $20.00 N/A
All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the proposed fees to be held on May 19, 2015 at 4:00 PM in the Board Room at the Education Services Center at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, Idaho.
Posted and Published: April 29, 2015 and May 6, 2015
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 Alternate Route to Graduation
Introduction
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District’s aim is for all students to demonstrate proficiency on the Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT) in reading, language usage, and mathematics. In the event students do not pass one or more of the ISAT content areas, a locally developed, board approved alternate route to graduation will be provided. This will give students an opportunity to demonstrate competency in another manner.
Guidelines: Class of 2015 Only
1. High school counselors shall provide notice by the fall trimester of the student's junior year of the board approved alternate route to graduation plan to all students who have not achieved a proficient or advanced score on the Grade 10 ISAT.
2. Students who are on target for graduation and who are below the ISAT proficiency level in the fall of their senior year are candidates to pursue a board approved alternate route to graduation.
3. The high school counselors will identify eligible students.
4. A meeting will be held with the student, parent, counselor, and school administrator to decide the alternate route which best fits the student’s needs.
5. The “Alternate Route to Graduation” Form A will be completed and signed at this meeting, and a student portfolio will be established to warehouse all necessary documentation.
6. Teachers will send a Summary Report to parents every 3 weeks to inform them of the student’s progress.
7. Upon successful completion of the designated alternate route to graduation, the administration will petition the Board of Trustees to accept the Alternate Route to Graduation in lieu of proficiency on the ISAT.
Revised May 2015 1 Alternate Route to Graduation Identification & Procedures
1. Students must be identified by the high school counselors.
2. Students (Class of 2015 only) who are below the ISAT proficiency level in the fall of their senior year are candidates to pursue the Alternate Graduation Route.
3. Identified students will be enrolled in a course for elective credit during the fall of their senior year.
4. The Alternate Graduation Route will include multiple measures of student achievement, and student must earn a minimum of 300 points based on the following rubric/point system, including 250 points for passing the PLATO Alternate Route OR PASS Curriculum: PLATO Alternate Route: ISAT Growth: Attendance:
Points awarded for passing Points awarded based on an Points awarded during the 70% of the assigned modules increase of Scale Score points trimester(s) in which the at 80% mastery: from the previous exam to the student is enrolled in the current exam: Alternate Route to Graduation OR Course):
Points awarded for successful 4 Scale Score = 100 points 90-100% = 30 points completion (60% or better) of 3 Scale Score = 75 points 80-89% = 20 points the Parallel Alternative 2 Scale Score = 60 points 70-79% = 10 points Strategies for Students (PASS) 1 Scale Score = 50 points 0-69% = 0 points curriculum in the content-area for which the student has not passed the ISAT.
Points awarded for passing the Reading, Language Usage, or 250 points Math ISAT:
ISAT Reading = 50 points ISAT Language Usage = 50 points ISAT Math = 50 points
300 Points Needed to Fulfill Alternate Route to Graduation Requirements
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5. At the beginning of the trimester, the teacher and student will review the ISAT results (*) and determine which strands, if any, can be banked (document on Verification Signature Page Form C). Strands may be banked if a student’s score is 55% or higher. *All ISAT results from the time the student started banking tests (usually spring of 10th grade) may be used. If a student banks all of the strands, he/she does not need to complete any coursework, the teacher just needs to fill out and submit the paperwork (see #9) and award the points available for the Alternate Route.
6. The teacher and student must establish a portfolio including the items listed on the “Student Portfolio Checklist.”
7. Each student must pass 70% of the PLATO modules at 80% mastery OR successfully complete (60% or better) the PASS curriculum in the in the content- area for which the student has not passed the ISAT. The student and teacher will track daily progress on the Student Assignment Sheet Form B as the student progresses.
8. PLATO Alternate Route Only: Each week, the student will print a detailed PLATO Activity Comprehensive Report from the student menu for the teacher. Teachers and students will conference weekly to monitor progress. Reports will be kept in the Student Portfolio.
9. Teachers will send a Summary Report to parents every 3 weeks to inform them of the student’s progress.
10. PLATO Alternate Route Only: The teacher must verify the students’ successful completion of the strand by signing the Verification Signature Page Form C and award points earned by the student based on the rubric above.
11. The teacher must verify the student has earned 300 points by signing the Rubric of Alternate Route to Graduation Points Verification Form D.
12. When the student has completed the Alternate Route, the school administration / counseling office submits the Alternate Route to Graduation Form A, Verification Signature Page Form C, and the Rubric of Alternate Route to Graduation Points Verification Form D to the Curriculum Department before the May school board meeting. District administration will petition the Board of Trustees to approve the student’s Alternate Route to Graduation in lieu of the ISAT.
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Alternate Route to Graduation Student Portfolio Checklist
Student Portfolio must be maintained by the School Do not give to Student
Items Included in Portfolio:
Alternate Route to Graduation Form A
Student Assignment Sheet Form B Students will track/document their scores as they complete PLATO modules. (PLATO Alternate Route Only)
PLATO Activity Comprehensive Report PLATO document printed weekly to be placed in Student Portfolio to show progress. (PLATO Alternate Route Only)
Completed Verification Signature Page Form C This form must be placed in Student Portfolio. Teacher signs off on each strand OR PASS curriculum.
Completed Rubric of Alternate Route to Graduation Points Verification Form D. Teacher signs off to ensure student has a minimum of 300 points.
NOTE: Upon completion of the Alternate Route to Graduation, forward Form A, Form C, and Form D to the Curriculum Department.
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Name of Student: Student ID:
School: Date:
If a student has not demonstrated proficiency on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test, the student must fulfill the Alternate Route to Graduation, as approved by the School District No. 25 Board of Trustees, and earn a minimum of 300 points as identified on the Rubric of Alternate Route to Graduation Points Verification Form D.
Please indicate the date ISAT Passed/Not Passed:
ISAT Reading Passed Not Passed Scale Score: Initiate Alternate Route
ISAT Language Passed Not Passed Scale Score: Initiate Alternate Route
ISAT Math Passed Not Passed Scale Score: Initiate Alternate Route
Signatures:
Counselor Student Parent
Administrator Teacher Teacher
NOTE: Upon completion of the Alternate Route to Graduation, forward Form A, Form C, and Form D to the Curriculum Department.
Revised September 2011
Alternate Route to Graduation - Verification Signature Page Form C Note: If using PASS curriculum as the Alternate Route for a specific content area, simply make note of the student’s grade in the column ‘Date of Completion…’ for the specified subject area and sign.
Reading Student Name Date of Date of Completion of ISAT Strand ISAT 70% of the Modules % Correct Teacher Signature Report at 80% Mastery Reading Process 7/10 modules Comprehension/Interpretation 7/10 modules
Math Student Name Date of Date of Completion of ISAT Strand ISAT 70% of the Modules Teacher Signature % Correct Report at 80% Mastery Number and Operation 11/15 modules Concepts and Principles of Measurement 10/13 modules Concepts and Language of Algebra and Functions 14/20 modules
Concepts and Principals of Geometry 13/18 modules Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics 10/14 modules
Language Student Name Date of Date of Completion of ISAT Strand ISAT 70% of the Modules Teacher Signature % Correct Report at 80% Mastery Writing Process 12/17 modules Writing Components 16/23
NOTE: Upon completion of the Alternate Route to Graduation, forward Form A, Form C, and Form D to the Curriculum Department. Revised May 2011 Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Rubric of Alternate Route to Graduation Points Verification Form D
Name of Student: Student ID:
School: Date:
The Alternate Route to Graduation will include multiple measures of student achievement, requiring a student to earn a minimum of 300 points based on the following rubric/point system. Check points earned below: PLATO Alternate Route: ISAT Growth: Attendance:
Points awarded for passing Points awarded based on an increase of Scale Score points from the previous exam to the Points awarded during 70% of the assigned modules current exam: the trimester(s) in at 80% mastery OR points which the student is awarded for successful enrolled in the Alternate completion (60% or better) of 4 Scale Score = 100 points Route to Graduation the Parallel Alternative 3 Scale Score = 75 points Course): Strategies for Students (PASS) 2 Scale Score = 60 points curriculum in the content-area 1 Scale Score = 50 points 90-100% = 30 for which the student has not points passed the ISAT: 80-89% = 20 points 70-79% = 10 Points awarded for passing the Reading, Language Usage, or Math ISAT: points