School District 101 Board meeting

BOUNDARY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 101
7188 OAK STREET
BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO 83805
MRS JAN BAYER, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(208) 267-3146

BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ABOVE-NAMED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 – 5 PM
DISTRICT OFFICE
This regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the above-named School District is called pursuant to Idaho Code Title 33, Title 74-204 (2).
Dated this 18th day of January 2024 Elizabeth C. Neeld

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mission
The mission of Boundary County School District #101 is to educate and empower all students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society.
Vision
We are a committed and unified community that is safe, civil, and productive in all we do.
5:00 p.m. – Executive Session

Executive Session: Per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)

74-206. Executive Sessions-When Authorized.
(1):An executive session at which members of the public are excluded may be held, but only for the purposes and only in the manner set forth in this section. The motion to go into executive session shall identify the specific subsections of this section that authorize the executive session. There shall be a roll call vote on the motion and the vote shall be recorded in the minutes. An executive session shall be authorized by a two-thirds (½) vote of the governing body. An executive session may be held: and (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student.
I.C. 74-206(1)(b)
1. StudentA
2. Employee A

6:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting Begins Call Meeting to Order

A. Determine if quorum is present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Vision & Mission Statement
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL & ANNUAL MEETING FY 2023-2024;
A. Call for nominations for Chair to serve during the ensuing year (Optional)
B. Election of Chair (Optional)
C. Assumption of office by the Chair (Optional)
D. Call for nominations for Vice Chair to serve during the ensuing year (Optional)
E. Election of a Vice Chair (Optional)
F. Election of a Treasurer (Optional)

G. Election of a Clerk (Optional)
H. Establishment of Meeting Dates & Times (Regular Meetings)
I. Establish Location of Posting Public Notice
J. Designation of Public Depository –
K. Signatures of Checking Accounts
L. Resolution for Skyward Check Register Signatures
M. Authorization to place Surplus or Idle Funds in Time Deposits/State Treasurer’s Office
N. Resolution for School Accounts & Appointment of Building Principals as Assistant Treasurers FY 2023-2024
0. Approval and Acceptance of IHSM Rules & Regulations
P. Appointment of Board Representatives to Committees
Q. Review and Sign Policy 1600: Code of Ethics for School Board Member
R. Review following Policies and Procedures
Action Items
(The Board May Take Action to Approve, Deny, Amend, Modify or Postpone Action On Any of the Items Listed Below)
A. Approval of Agenda
• Patron Input
• BCMS Leadership
• BCEA Leadership
• Superintendent
B. Consent Agenda
• Accounts Payable/Financials
• Personnel
• In-Lieu-Of-Transportation
• Board Minutes
C. Action Agenda
1. Discussion – Decision – Facilities Committee – Next Steps
2. Discussion – Decision – Discussion and approval of Wide Area Network (WAN) proposals
3. Discussion – Decision – Approval of Old Technology Equipment to be Recycled
4. Discussion – Decision – Approval of Emergency Closure – Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5. Discussion – Decision – Concealed Firearms on School Property – Potentially Explore
6. Discussion – Decision – Mastre Easement
7. Discussion – Decision – First Reading of 2024 – 2025 District Calendar
8. Discussion – Decision – Superintendent Support
9. Discussion – Decision – Second Reading of District Policies: First Reading of District Policies: 5335 (5335A3): Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices, 5335F: Mobile Computing Device Agreement Form, 5340: Evaluation of Certified Personnel, 5340F: BCSD #101 Summative Evaluation Form, 5360: Dress and Appearance, 5361: Photo Identification Badges,
Non-school Employment by Professional Staff Members, 5400: Leave of Absence,
5405: Proof of illness for Sick Leave, 5410: Family Medical Leave, 5410P: Family Medical Leave Procedure, 5420P: Long-Term Illness, 5440: School Holidays, 5450: Vacation Leave, 5461: General Fringe Benefits, 5470: Leaves of Absence – Military Leave,
5500: Personnel Files, 5500P: Procedures for Releasing Personnel Records to Hiring High School Districts Procedure, 5700: Substitutes, 5710: Paraprofessionals, Teachers’ Aides, and Paraeducators, 5725: Private Service Providers/Consultants, 5730: Volunteer – Authorization Information, 5740: Reduction in Force,
5740P (5740PA2): Reduction in Force Procedures, and 5470F (5470PA2F): Reduction in Force Procedure 2 Form.

10. Discussion – Decision – Third Reading of District Policies: 3500: Student Health/Physical/Screenings/Examinations, 5100: Hiring Process and Criteria, 5100P: Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records
for Applicants, 5100F1: Authorization for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers, 5100F2: Request to Employer, 5105: Certified Personnel Employment – Definitions, 5107: Informal Review, 5110: Criminal History/Background Checks, 5120: Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination,
5130: Administrative Leave, 5200: Applicability of Personnel Policies; 5210: Work Day, 5220: Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers, 5235: Health Examination, 5240: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace, 5260: Abused and Neglected Child Reporting, 5270: Personal Conduct, 5275: Adult Sexual Misconduct, 5285: Solicitations, 5290: Political Activity- Staff Participation, 5295: Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations, 5310: Tobacco Free Policy, 5320: Drug-Free and Alcohol Free Workplace, and 5320F: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Acknowledgement/Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Agreement Form.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
Day on the Hill – February 19th & 20th, 2024 Law Conference – April 22nd & 23rd, 2024
February 2024 – TBD – Next Regular Board Meeting

ADJOURNMENT
The public is encouraged to attend trustee meetings and provide input. In order that everyone is provided with a chance to speak and that meetings do not become unduly time consuming, participation may be limited to three minutes per person per agenda topic. ITEMS ARE LIMITED TO 20 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THE AGENDA. The Board will attempt to hear both sides of a controversial topic prior to making a decision. With the exception of executive session, the scheduled adjournment time for trustee meetings will be 9:30 p.m. Trustee meetings, including executive session, will be adjourned by 10:30 p.m. Procedural rules may be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote of the trustees present. If any auxiliary aids or services are needed for individuals with disabilities, please contact the District Office at 267-3146 no later than three working days before the meeting.
74-206. Executive sessions-When Authorized.
(1) An executive session at which members of the public are excluded may be held, but only for the purposes and only in the manner set forth in this section. The motion to go into executive session shall identify the specific subsections of this section that authorize the executive session. There shall be a roll call vote on the motion and the vote shall be recorded in the minutes. An executive session shall be authorized by a two-thirds (½) vote of the governing body. An executive session may be held:

(a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general;

(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student;

(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency;

(d) To consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code;

(e) To consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations;
(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. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement;

(g) By the commission of pardons and parole, as provided by law;

(h) By the custody review board of the Idaho department of juvenile corrections, as provided by law; or

(i) To engage in communications with a representative of the public agency’s risk manager or insurance provider to discuss the adjustment of a pending claim or prevention of a claim imminently likely to be filed. The mere presence of a representative of the public agency’s risk manager or insurance provider at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement.

U) To consider labor contract matters authorized under section 74-206 (l)(a) and (b), Idaho Code.