Board Meeting May 15, 2006

Minutes of May 15, 2006, Regular Special Meeting
Woodland Middle School - Executive Session 5:30 Open Session 6:00 PM

MINUTES
At 5:35 PM, Chair Wanda Quinn called the meeting to order. Trustees Newby and Zipperer were also present. Trustees Wood and Fredrickson were absent.

Motion by Mr. Newby, second by Mrs. Zipperer for Executive Session: Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency: roll call vote; Quinn, Newby, Zipperer each “yes”. At 6:00 PM, the meeting returned to open session and recessed.

At 6:05 PM, Chair Quinn reconvened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Fredrickson was present, Trustee Wood was absent.

Motion by Mr. Newby, second by Mr. Fredrickson to approve the minutes of May 1, 2006, as corrected on page three, passed 3-0-1, Mr. Fredrickson abstained. Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer to approve the agenda with addendum, passed 4-0.

Identification of Citizens Wishing to Address the Board – Patron Mary Jo Finney, E. 6451 Kingswood Lane, Coeur d’Alene, shared her concerns about curriculum materials policies and procedures and Policy 652. She questioned whether these were being followed. Rosie Astorquia, Curriculum Director, advised of two pending meetings relative to a materials complaint filed by Mrs. Finney.

Parent Debbie Morris, 2039 Sundown Drive, Coeur d’Alene, referred a book titled “Savings Our Schools from the First Amendment.” She read a passage from a book that she objects to, referred to several policies on materials, cited court cases on book removal, and asked about the process when materials are pulled from the curriculum; do those materials go to school libraries and what about donations?

Marty Meyer, 225 E. Harrison, Coeur d’Alene, custodian at Fernan Elementary, with the district for 25 years, spoke about the out-sourcing of custodial services to several district facilities and his concerns about how the decision was made.

Jim Facciano, Advanced Learning Coordinator and Deanne Clifford, IB Coordinator, Lake City High School, announced that Lake City High School and Coeur d’Alene High School have received notice that they are authorized to offer the diploma program courses for fall of 2006. They recognized the support of the community and the Board.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
A. Personnel
Certificated
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Rebecca Burke Resignation Third Grade Teacher Sorensen Elementary 08-25-06
Tiege Arman Resignation High School English Teacher Coeur d’Alene High 08-25-06
Shasta Bell .2 Resignation Spanish Teacher Coeur d’Alene High 06-12-06
Rebekkah Monitz Hire Vocal Music Teacher Coeur d’Alene High SY06-07
Jessica L. Twichel Resignation Preschool Special Education Fernan Elementary 08-25-06
Classified
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Edward Ducar Hire Food Service Director District SY 06-07

Extra Curricular
Individual Action Position Facility Effective Date
Jennifer Bassett Hire Assistant Cheer Coach Lake City High School SY05-06
Kaitlyn Mitchell Resignation Asst Basketball/Soccer Coach Lake City High School 05-09-06

B. Award Food Service Bids as Recommended:
Non-Food to Insight Distributing, Food, Frozen/Refrigerated and Water to Food Services of
America, Food, Staples to URM
C. Authorize Declarations of Habitual Truancy for Students A through M
E. Item deleted per Addendum – no recommendation at this time
F. Award Bid for Coeur d’Alene High School Science Lab Remodel per Recommendation to
Contractor’s Northwest Inc.

Item D, Approve Early Graduation Requests for Coeur d’Alene High School (deleted from Consent Agenda at request of Mr. Newby). There was discussion about the timing of this request and that there may not be any need for these items to come to the Board. Assistant Superintendent Hazel Bauman indicated that the early graduation policy should be revised to reflect the current state requirements and district practice.

Consideration of Action/Information Items:

Board Policy 1045 Prohibiting Registered Sex Offenders from Entrance to School Premises or Activities – Second Reading and Adoption – Judy Drake indicated there are no changes in the policy since the last board review. There are additional exhibits, the letters to parents of elementary students and one for parents of secondary students.

Motion by Mr. Fredrickson, second by Mrs. Zipperer, passed 4-0.

2006-2007 Calendar – Kelly Ostrom provided information on the proposed calendar, adding this would be ready for approval at the June 5th meeting. Chair Quinn asked about calculations of instructional minutes.

Secondary (Grades 6-12) Language Arts Textbook Adoption – Rosie Astorquia, Curriculum Director, presented the criteria and timeline for the materials review process. Holt was identified as the recommended publisher. The ad hoc committee is getting together and the textbooks will be on display for 30 days, and then will come back to the board for approval. Ms. Bauman responded to questions on why districts adopt on an adoption schedule.

Attendance Zone Committee Report – Steve Briggs, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the Attendance Zone Committee work and recommendations for changes in attendance for students living in the Grouse Meadows study area 29 and the Oak Crest Park. These changes are a result of the new construction and expansion of Ramsey Elementary School, ready for more students in September 2006. It is the intent for the committee to consider all the intent and that of the public forum and make a final recommendation for action at the board’s June 5th meeting. Middle School Attendance zone changes are being considered due to the projections for enrollment next fall at all three schools. Woodland Middle School will exceed the other schools by 240 students. A public forum is planned for May 22 at 7 pm at Lake City High School. The committee identified several possible plans given consideration. The committee will meet again after the forum and hopes to have a final recommendation to the board June 5th, also. Trustee Fredrickson commented that the committee is working for the most logical plan, and takes their work very seriously.

Superintendent’s Report – Superintendent Harry Amend introduced Dr. Tom Trotter, hired as Director of Special Education, replacing Diana Gifford. Mr. Amend commented on the recent retirement and recognition events. Interviews for Project CDA principal will take place Wednesday and Thursday this week. Skyway principal screening of applications will take place next week. Bryan Elementary 100 Year celebration is this Thursday at 1:45 for the assembly and 3 pm for the reception. Friday, May 19th, at 4 pm is the celebration honoring Cindy Perry, Idaho School Nurse of the Year, 2005-2006.

Board Comments and Information – Mr. Fredrickson expressed his interest as board chair or vice chair for the coming year. Chair Quinn said the CDA City Council asked about district comments on new developments. She asked if we might share information on our enrollments and capacities, also looking at what recent residential developments have shown as to number of students. Chair Quinn also asked about the district applying for the Baldridge Award, looking into that. The quality assurances might be beneficial.

At 7:21 pm, the meeting adjourned.

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Wanda C. Quinn, Chair
Board of Trustees

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Fran Bischof, Clerk
Board of Trustees

Summary Statement of Executive Session

At 5:35 PM, the Board held an Executive Session, Idaho Code 67-2345, Subsection (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

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