Page 1 of 2 TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HELD AT: CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM 300 NORTH COLLEGE ROAD SUITE #301 TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 May 11, 2015 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Procedural Matters A. Action Items: 1. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions) IV. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) V. Consent Calendar A. Approval of Minutes from the April 13, and April 22, 2015 meetings B. Approval of Financial Report C. Approval of Accounts Payable D. Approval of New Certified Employees E. Approval of Certified Retirements F. Approval of Certified Personnel Resignations G. Approval of New Classified Employees H. Approval of Classified Resignations I. Approval of Extra-Curricular Employees J. Approval of Extra-Curricular Resignations K. Approval of Job Sharing Request L. Approval of Extended Out-of-State Travel Request M. Approval of Requests For Alternate Route for High School Graduation VI. Superintendent’s Report A/B. Certified Employee of the Month–Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School C/D. Classified Employee of the Month–Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School E. Western States Bus Service Scholarships – Michele Dameron F. Report on Building Goals 1. Melissa Ardito, Harrison Elementary School 2. Tammy Rodabaugh, Perrine Elementary School G. TFHS Academy of Finance Earns National Academy Foundation Model Status VII. Instruction A. Information Items: (None) B. Action Items: (None) VIII. Budget and Finance A. Information Items: 1. 2015-2016 Preliminary Budget Presentation 2. Elementary/Secondary Leadership Premium Review Committee Update 3. School Lunch Fee Increase Hearing 4. Land Auction Results Budget and Finance B. Action Items: 1. Set 2015-2016 Budget Hearing 2. Set 2014-2015 Amended Budget Hearing 3. School Lunch Fee Increase Approval 4. Land Auction Results Acceptance IX. Personnel A. Information Items: 1. Annual Policy Review of Policies – Policy 3720 School Climate B. Action Items: (None) X. Board Goals A. Information Items: (None) B. Action Items: (None) The School District Board Room is accessible to the physically disabled. Interpreters for persons with hearing impairments, and brailed or taped information for persons with visual impairments, can be provided upon 5 days’ notice. For arrangements contact Sonia DeLeon at 733-6900.
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TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT:
CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM 300 NORTH COLLEGE ROAD SUITE #301
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 May 11, 2015
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Procedural Matters
A. Action Items:
1. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
IV. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board)
V. Consent Calendar
A. Approval of Minutes from the April 13, and April 22, 2015 meetings
B. Approval of Financial Report
C. Approval of Accounts Payable
D. Approval of New Certified Employees
E. Approval of Certified Retirements
F. Approval of Certified Personnel Resignations
G. Approval of New Classified Employees
H. Approval of Classified Resignations
I. Approval of Extra-Curricular Employees
J. Approval of Extra-Curricular Resignations
K. Approval of Job Sharing Request
L. Approval of Extended Out-of-State Travel Request
M. Approval of Requests For Alternate Route for High School Graduation
VI. Superintendent’s Report
A/B. Certified Employee of the Month–Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School
C/D. Classified Employee of the Month–Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School
E. Western States Bus Service Scholarships – Michele Dameron
F. Report on Building Goals
1. Melissa Ardito, Harrison Elementary School
2. Tammy Rodabaugh, Perrine Elementary School
G. TFHS Academy of Finance Earns National Academy Foundation Model Status
VII. Instruction
A. Information Items: (None)
B. Action Items: (None) VIII. Budget and Finance
A. Information Items: 1. 2015-2016 Preliminary Budget Presentation 2. Elementary/Secondary Leadership Premium Review Committee Update 3. School Lunch Fee Increase Hearing 4. Land Auction Results
Budget and Finance
B. Action Items: 1. Set 2015-2016 Budget Hearing
2. Set 2014-2015 Amended Budget Hearing
3. School Lunch Fee Increase Approval
4. Land Auction Results Acceptance
IX. Personnel A. Information Items:
1. Annual Policy Review of Policies – Policy 3720 School Climate
B. Action Items: (None)
X. Board Goals
A. Information Items: (None)
B. Action Items: (None)
The School District Board Room
is accessible to the physically
disabled. Interpreters for persons
with hearing impairments, and
brailed or taped information for
persons with visual impairments,
can be provided upon 5 days’
notice. For arrangements contact
Sonia DeLeon at 733-6900.
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XI. Future Agenda Items
A. May 27th Retiree Reception 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. @ District Extension Office
B. May 27th Board Meeting - Canceled
C. July 15th ISBA Summer Leadership Institute – 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Jerome School District Office
XII. Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) Subsection (b) and (c) (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 conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which
is not owned by a public agency;
XIII. Adjournment
WORKING WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
WELCOME to another Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees Meeting. You are encouraged to attend all regular board meetings.
We are proud of our school system and the board members are dedicated to the continued improvement of the Twin Falls Schools.
We understand that from time to time patrons of school districts have concerns and feel a need to bring those concerns to the attention of the school or teachers. In order to maintain continuity and best resolve these concerns, we recommend to our patrons the following procedures:
1. The first and most effective step is to take the concern to the staff member who is closest to the problem. (In many cases this will be the teacher, coach, etc.) We have found that most problems are resolved at this level.
2. If there is still a concern on the matter, we then recommend that the concern be brought to the attention of the Principal. We have found that unresolved concerns from item #1 are usually resolved satisfactorily by the building administrator.
3. If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Director of Elementary Programs or Director of Secondary Programs.
4. If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Superintendent of Schools. Difficult concerns can usually be resolved.
5. However, ifthe patron still feels the concern has not been properly resolved he/she may use the right of appeal to the Board of Trustees. This is done by calling or writing to the Superintendent and asking for the item to be placed on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
6. If you desire to address the board, we would like you to be as comfortable as possible. As a board we hold public meetings which are not publfo forums and therefore have rules which are necessary for the benefit of all. The following guidelines will assist you as you present your information to the board.
A. Prepare your thoughts ahead of time. Usually a briefwritten outline handed to each board member helps the board follow your presentation. This outline would also give them something upon which to make notes as you speak.
B. If a group is involved, select one individual to be your spokesperson. He/she can then guide the presentation with the board and help the board chairman in directing questions to the group.
C. Plan your presentation to be as brief as possible. This should include a question/answer period. If more time is needed it is best to give a complete written presentation to the board for their future study. If you give more than five to six minutes of testimony, time restraints will make it difficult for the board to respond that same evening.
D. Usually the board will direct the administration to help resolve the concerns and ask for a report back to the board at a later date. However, please remember a solution may take time to be resolved.
We are eager to have our patrons and school staff working together for the improvement of education in the Twin Falls Schools.
Thank you for coming. Please come again.
Your Board of Trustees
TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
(208) 733-6900
April 13, 2015 7:00 p.m.
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I. Call to Order -The Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho, met in its regular monthly meeting at Canyon Ridge High School Boardroom #301 located at 300 North College Road, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 13, 2015. The following trustees were present: Chairman Bernie Jansen, ViceChairman Bryan Matsuoka, and Trustees Mary Barron, Paul McClintock and Liyah Babayan. There were also present Superintendent Wiley Dobbs; Clerk Michelle Lucas; Director of Human Resource Shannon Swafford; Director of Elementary Programs Ted Popplewell; Director of Secondary Programs L. T. Erickson; Director of Support Services Clara Allred; Director of Fiscal Affairs Bob Seaman; Director of Federal Programs, Policy/Grants Bi11 Brulotte; and Director of Educational Technology/Operations Brady Dickinson; as well as interested patrons, employees and the media.
II. Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Procedural Matters Action Items
1. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)-Chairman Jansen asked ifthere were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Trustee Barron moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chairman Matsuoka seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board)- Chairman Jansen asked ifthere was anyone wishing to address the Board. TFEA Co-Presidents Peggy Hoy and Mike Wilkinson addressed the board to announce the results of the IEA Children's Fund Auction results, that CRHS teacher Laurie Hall won a grant from California Casualty for $1,000 to help transport her Canyon Ridge High School special needs students by bus, and thanked the school district office for the basket donation.
V. Consent Calendar - Trustee McClintock moved to approve the consent calendar which included: Minutes from the March 9, 18 and 20, 2015 meetings; financial reports; accounts payable; administrator retirement for Ted Popplewell; 2015-16 list of administrators for hire; certified retirements from Mary Harshman, Diane Baldwin, Susan Whitney, Jo Dodds, Kris Roy, and Debra Kemper; new teacher contracts for Sean Spagnolo, Mary Amstutz, and Gordon Sorensen; certified notices of intent for Lindsey Collier; certified resignations from Brenda Rupp, Chelsea Egan, Niki Anderson, Katie Bulcher, and Michele Noah; new classified employees for 2014-15: Brooksie Bartlett, Madison Moorefield, Randy Price, Cynthia Lincoln, Brent Knopp, Faith Shoulders, and Tracey Quinn; new classified employees
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for 2015-16: Cassandra Rosa, Staci Spearing, and Tom Vela; classified resignations for 2014-15: Jaclyn Rogers, Jimmy Sickinger, Jaime Dane, and Bobbi Parrott; classified resignation for 2015-16: Nicole Swafford; classified retirements for Jolene Whitaker, Therese Roemer, Carol MCKasson, and Janet Vermilyea; extra-curricular employees: Ken Petersen and Clint Moerer; extra-curricular resignations from Sarah LaMarche, and Rayna Stimpson; student teacher requests for Jennifer Drysdale, Shaun Clark, Emily Martin, Shannon Cameron, Holly Fuger, Kristen Tahiri, and Jennifer Volroubek; extended out-of-state travel requests from Canyon Ridge High School, and Twin Falls High School. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Matsuoka. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. Superintendent's Report
A. Superintendent Dobbs announced the certified employee of the month from O'Leary Middle School for the month of April as Chad Fistolera, social studies teacher. Mr. Fistolera was unable to attend.
B. Superintendent Dobbs announced the classified employee of the month from O'Leary Middle School as Rene Rambur, secretary. Superintendent Dobbs read a brief resume' and presented Ms. Rambur with a gift, plaque, and dinner for two at Buffalo Wild Wings. Ms. Rambur thanked the board for the honor.
C. Superintendent Dobbs shared with the board that our very own Canyon Ridge High School IERC Teacher Laurie Hall and one of her students were selected from the state of Idaho to attend National Service Learning Conference in Washington D.C. Fifteen hundred youth and adults from around the world gathered for three days to discuss and collaborate on education and social policy. They focus on helping the community help our schools. Project Unify is an example of a local group doing this same thing. Congratulations Laurie!
VII. Instruction A: Information Items:
A. Superintendent Dobbs presented a memorandum of understanding to allow the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) to provide the Twin Falls School District #411 with online courses. Idaho Code 67-2332 and 67-2333 authorize Idaho agencies to enter into agreements to perform any governmental service, activity or undertaking that each agency is authorized by law to perform.
B. Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School request permission to use the high school football gear for their 2015 summer football camp.
VII. Instruction B. Action Items:
A. Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to approve the IDLA Memorandum of Understanding for the 2015-2016 school year. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to approve the use of the Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School football gear at this year's football camps. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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VIII. Budget & Finance A. Information Items:
1. Superintendent Dobbs shared enrollment and staffing projections for 2015-2016 school year. Administration approved an additional 8.7 FTE (full time equivalent), 1 FTE for Oregon Trail Elementary, 3 FTE to Robert Stuart Middle School, 1 FTE to O'Leary Middle School, 1.5 FTE to Twin Falls High School, and 2.2 FTE to Canyon Ridge High School. Superintendent Dobbs shared that the district needs to jump on opening these positions right away to get quality highly qualified staff for the 2015-2016 school year.
2. Director of Fiscal Affairs Bob Seaman shared units, total apportionment, and apportionment per unit from 2008 to 2015. Mr. Seaman also gave a brief overview of general fund and child nutrition budgets as of March 31, 2015. Director of Federal Programs Bill Brulotte shared that the food service is self-sufficient but the amount of carryover needs to continue to increase due to aging equipment that may need replaced soon, and to meet the need to purchase supplies in advance without going into the negative balance. Mr. Brulotte also shared free and reduced lunch percents for each school. The CEP schools are schools that get 100% free meals and is based off food stamp usage in those school zones. For the rest of the schools, instead of the projected twenty cent increase to school lunch prices to keep up with state mandated costs the district will only need to increase prices ten cents. This will come to the board May 11, 2015.
3. Director of Educational Technology and Operations Brady Dickinson provided the board with a brief bond levy project update. Mr. Dickinson shared the current building project budget. The building budget shows a total fund balance of $77,509,770.
4. Director of Educational Technology and Operations Brady Dickinson recommended approval of the lowest bid received for the Harrison Elementary School asphalt project received from Idaho Sand and Gravel in the amount of $106,241. This project is summer maintenance which utilizes money from the ten year plant facilities levy.
5. Director of Educational Technology and Operations Brady Dickinson shared an updated appraisal for the Sackett farm property. The old appraisal was over 6 months old which required it to be updated. The updated value is $1,219,000 and according to Idaho statutes the district can't sell the property for less than appraised value. Value increased due to the property added into the City of Twin Falls service area and zoning changed to R2.
VIII. Budget & Finance B. Action Items:
1. Trustee McClintock moved to award the asphalt bid to Idaho Sand and Gravel in the amount of $106,241 as proposed. Vice Chairman Matsuoka seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Trustee Barron moved to approve the updated appraisal for the Sackett Farm in the amount of $1,219,000 as recommended. Trustee McClintock seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Because there is only one candidate filing for each vacant trustee zone 2, 4, and 5, as per Idaho Code 33-502B no election shall be held and the board shall declare such candidate elected and a certificate of election will be delivered to each trustee immediately. Trustee
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Babayan moved to approve and authorize the clerk of the board to issue certificates of election to Paul McClintock for zone #2, Mary Barron for zone #4, and Bernie Jansen for zone #5 as per Idaho Code 33-5028. Vice Chairman Matsuoka seconded the motion. Motion· passed unanimously.
IX. Personnel A: Information Items: None
IX. Personnel B: Action Item
1. After having a month to review the 2015 Special Education Manual, Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to approve the 2015 Special Education Manual as proposed. Trustee McClintock seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
X. Board Goals A. Information Items: None
X. Board Goals B. Action Items: None
XI. Future Agenda Items
A. Superintendent Dobbs informed the Board that at the April 22, 2015 board meeting Principal of Bickel Elementary School, Kelli Schroeder; Principal of Sawtooth Elementary School, Teresa Jones; Principal of Twin Falls High School, Dan Vogt; and Principal of Canyon Ridge High School, Kasey Teske will be in attendance to update the board on their building goals.
B. Superintendent Dobbs informed the Board the retiree reception will be May 27, 2015 from 3:30 to 5:00 in the district extension office board room, the regular board meeting has been canceled.
XII. Executive Session
Since there was no other business to come before the Trustee McClintock moved that the Board retire into executive session in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345(1) subsection (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; and (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. Trustee Babayan seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Clerk of the Board Michelle Lucas to poll the board. She reported all members voted "yes" and the motion carried. The Board convened into executive session at 8:28 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to return to open session. Vice Chairman Matsuoka seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:06 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to approve the termination of classified employee A as recommended by administration. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to uphold the hearing officer's recommendation to expel two (2) students from school, one for time served and the other for an indefinite period of time and that these students be expelled from school as defined in Idaho Code 33-205 and that these students be placed under the purview of the Juvenile Correction Act, Idaho Code 20-510 and 20-511. Trustee Barron seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.
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Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to adjourn. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion carried. The time was 9:07 p.m.
Chairman Bernie Jansen ATTEST:
Clerk Michelle Lucas
lWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900
Executive Session April 13, 2015
8:28 p.m.
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The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 8:28 p.m., at Canyon Ridge High School in room #301. Chairman Bernie Jansen conducted the meeting. Trustees Bryan Matsuoka, Mary Barron, Paul McClintock and Liyah Babayan along with Superintendent Wiley Dobbs; Clerk Michelle Lucas, and Director of Human Resource Shannon Swafford were in attendance.
Since there was no other business to come before the Trustee McClintock moved that the Board retire into executive session in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345(1) subsection (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; and (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. Trustee Babayan seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Clerk of the Board Michelle Lucas to poll the board. She reported all members voted "yes" and the motion carried. The Board convened into executive session at 8:28 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to return to open session. Vice Chairman Matsuoka seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:06 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to approve the termination of classified employee A as recommended by administration. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to uphold the hearing officer's recommendation to expel two (2) students from school, one for time served and the other for an indefinite period of time and that these students be expelled from school as defined in Idaho Code 33-205 and that these students be placed under the purview of the Juvenile Correction Act, Idaho Code 20-510 and 20-511. Trustee Barron seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to adjourn. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion carried. The time was 9:07 p.m.
ATTEST: Chairman Bernie Jansen
Clerk Michelle Lucas
TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
(208) 733-6900
April 22, 2015 7:00 p.m.
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I. Call to Order - The Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho, met in its regular monthly meeting at Sawtooth Elementary School in the Library located at 1771 Stadium Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. The following trustees were present: Chairman Bernie Jansen, Trustees Paul McClintock, Mary Barron, and Liyah Babayan. There were also present Superintendent Wiley Dobbs; Board Clerk Michelle Lucas; Director of Fiscal Affairs Bob Seaman; Director of Human Resource Shannon Swafford; Director of Educational Technology/Operations Brady Dickinson; Director of Elementary Programs Ted Popplewell; Director of Secondary Programs L.T. Erickson; Director of Federal Programs, Policy/Grants Bill Brulotte; Human Resource Specialist Sonia DeLeon as well as interested patrons, and employees. Vice Chairman Matsuoka was unable to attend.
IL Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Procedural Matters Action Items:
1. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)- Chairman Jansen asked ifthere were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Trustee McClintock moved to approve the agenda as presented. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Superintendents Report
1. At-Risk Services Coordinator JoAnn Gemar shared McKinney-Vento 2014-15 Service Report which outlined the number of homeless students identified within the Twin Falls School District boundary; listed resources and services provided under the three year grant the district has received in the amount of $105,000; and shared results from the first time Twin Falls School District participated in National Homeless week.
2. Director of Support Services Clara Allred introduced School Nurse Jona Ward and School Audiologist Kim Eskeldson. Ms. Eskeldson shared the hearing screening process and results for 2013-14 school year. She estimates the numbers will be close to what they were this year, 2,635 screened, 436 referred with a 16% fail rate. School Nurse Jona Ward shared the vision screening process and results for 2014. They screened 2,792 students, 320 referrals, with an 11 % fail rate. Ms. Ward also shared scoliosis screening results.
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V. Building Reports
1. Principal of Sawtooth Elementary School, Teresa Jones began her report by thanking the board for their support and for visiting her school. Ms. Jones shared five successes which included the refining of the RTI process; intentional interventions; implementation of Milepost; technology upgrades, training for staff, and open communication between staff and administration. Challenges include: keeping morale up; continued focus on intentional interventions; building and strengthening teams; and hiring and keeping qualified playground/crosswalk aides. After a brief discussion Ms. Jones thanked the board for the opportunity to share her building report.
2. Principal of Bickel Elementary School, Kelli Schroeder began her report with a few highlights which includes Bickel receiving a grant for $7 ,000 which they used to buy tablets and now they have 400; they are receiving professional development for technology; they joined Oregon Trail' s training for playground aides which was very helpful; successful math night; and teachers are doing well with the new Reading Wonders program. Challenges include ongoing state standards not aligning with the report card; and guest teacher shortage and now cutting hours because of new regulations with health care reform. After a brief discussion Ms. Schroeder thanked the board for the opportunity to share her building report.
3. Principal of Canyon Ridge High School, Kasey Teske began his report by describing the culture for students and staff at Canyon Ridge High School. He feels a positive culture improves learning and attendance. He shared the schools priorities to get all students college ready. He shared intervention strategies, testing programs, and his philosophy on student leadership. Dr. Teske thanked the board for the opportunity to share his building report.
4. Principal of Twin Falls High School Dan Vogt began his report by thanking administration for their support during his first year as principal. He shared that his staff and he is committed to raising their SAT scores 2.3% over the next 5 years. The school has set a school wide intervention plan with staff and administrators involved. Twin Falls High School committee with O'Leary, Robert Stuart and Canyon Ridge to take on the task oflooking at a daily teaching schedule to increase the teaching time. A challenge is living with the current construction. Recertification is coming up and they are looking forward the review and selfanalysis. Twin Falls High School is celebrating their SAT scores from last year with both staff and students; they are 7th of the largest high schools in the state. After a few brief questions from the board Mr. Vogt thanked the board for the opportunity to share his building report.
VI. Executive Session
Since there was no other business to come before the Board, Trustee McClintock moved that the Board retire into executive session after a five minute break as per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) subsection ( c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Clerk, Michelle Lucas to poll the board. She reported all members voted "yes" and the motion carried. The time was 8:42 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to go out of executive session. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Board opened to the public at 9:24 p.m.
Trustee Barron moved to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Babayan seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Chairman, BemieJansen ATTEST:
Clerk, Michelle Lucas
TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
April 22, 2015
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The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 8:42 p.m., at Sawtooth Elementary School located at 1771 Stadium Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho. Chairman Bernie Jansen conducted the meeting. Trustees Paul McClintock, Mary Barron, and Liyah Babayan; Superintendent Wiley Dobbs; and Clerk Michelle Lucas; Director of Fiscal Affairs Bob Seaman; Director of Federal Programs, Policy & Grants Bill Brulotte; Director of Human Resource Shannon Swafford; Director of Educational Technology/Operations Brady Dickinson; and Director of Secondary Programs L. T. Erickson were also present. Vice Chairman Bryan Matsuoka was unable to attend.
Since there was no other business to come before the Board, Trustee McClintock moved that the Board retire into executive session after a five minute break as per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) subsection ( c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Clerk, Michelle Lucas to poll the board. She reported all members voted "yes" and the motion carried. The time was 8:42 p.m.
Trustee McClintock moved to go out of executive session. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Board opened to the public at 9:24 p.m.
Trustee Barron moved to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Babayan seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Chairman, Bernie Jansen ATTEST:
Clerk, Michelle Lucas
NEW TEACHERS - 2015-2016
Area of Years of
Teacher 's Name Graduate of: Year Certification Ex!;!erience Degree Position Hired For School
Allyson Bisby Eastern Illinois 2003 Elementary and Science 12 MA Science O'Leary Middle School
Tori Case University of Idaho 2010 English 0 MA English Canyon Ridge High School
Julie Thompson South Dakota State 1998 Counseling 4 MA Counselor Canyon Ridge High School
Julie Heywood Brigham Young University 1995 Elementary 13 BS 3rd Grade Sawtooth Elementary
Chelsey Martin-Wilson Lewis Clark State College 2014 Special Education 1 BS Special Education Sawtooth Elementary
Tiffany Cornelison Idaho State University 2015 Elementary 0 BS 4th Grade Lincoln Elementary
Joy Atkin University of Idaho 1998 Music 0 BS Music Perrine Elementary
Michelle Reinke Cal Poly University 1991 Standard Elementary 21 BS 1st Grade Lincoln Elementary
Jami Humphrey U of Montana Western 2000 Elementary 9 MA 3rd Grade Oregon Trail Elementary
Marion Oneida University of Wyoming 1989 Biological Sciences 26 BS Science Canyon Ridge High School
Ryan Terry BYU-ldaho 2009 Biological Sciences 5 BS Biology Canyon Ridge High School
Kristie Johnson Idaho State University 2013 Elementary/ Mathematics 2 BS Math Robert Stuart Middle School
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208. 733.6900 F 208.733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: May 7, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Certified Retirements
The following certified employees have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2015-2016 school year:
• Karol LeMoyne, Resource Teacher (Hire Learning) at Canyon Ridge High School • Beverly_Taylor, 3rd Grade Teacher at Harrison Elementary
The Human Resource Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees that we accept these resignations.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208. 733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: May 7, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Certified Resignations
The following certified employees have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2015-2016 school year:
• Mary Kay Nelson, 3rd Grade Teacher at Oregon Trail Elementary • Donna Graybill, Counselor at Lincoln Elementary • Hannah Hope Goff, Resource Teacher at Lincoln Elementary • Brittany Imbs, 1st Grade Teacher at Oregon Trail Elementary • Jenny Wuthrich, 5th Grade Teacher at Morningside Elementary • Stacy Green, Math Teacher at O'Leary Middle School • Matthew Alexander, Language Arts at Robert Stuart Middle School • JQ Kenyon, Social Studies Teacher at Twin Falls High School
The Human Resource Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees that we accept this resignation.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208.733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: May 7, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: New Classified Employees -2014-2015 & 2015-2016
It's the recommendation of the Human Resource Department to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that these individuals listed below are approved for hiring for the 2014-2015 school year:
NAME Casey Olive Barbara Rude Amber Arterburn Nermina Mastalic Denise Davison Janie O'Toole
POSITION Head Custodian at Oregon Trail Elementary Traywasher at Perrine Elementary Playground Aide at Sawtooth Elementary Custodian at Canyon Ridge High School Custodian at Sawtooth Elementary Playground Aide at Sawtooth Elementary
It's the recommendation of the Human Resource Department to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that these individuals listed below are approved for hiring for the 2015-2016 school year:
NAME Tiffany Martinez Taylor Vincent
POSITION Cafeteria Manager at Oregon Trail Elementary Preschool Paraeducator at Harrison Elementary
The individuals listed below are current employees that have been accepted for a transfer within the district for the 2014-2015 school year.
NAME Maria Gonzalez-Sawyer Barbara Reynolds Jesse Poseley
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
POSITION Food Service Cook at Harrison Elementary School Food Service Assistant Manager at Canyon Ridge High School Warehouseman at Twin Falls School District
All have filled out the necessary consent, I-9's, drug free work place form etc., and have met the criteria to become employees of the Twin Falls School District.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208. 733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: April 10, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Classified Resignations -2014-15 and 2015-16
The following classified employees have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2014-2015 school year:
• Jennifer Smith, Paraeducator (Title) at Robert Stuart Middle School • Amir Bajraktarevic, Maintenance at District Wide • Madison Moorefield, Playground Aide at Oregon Trail Elementary • Tesha Decker, Paraeducator at O'Leary Middle School • Wilda Marion, Cook at Harrison Elementary School • Timothy Cook, Warehouseman at District Wide • Gilbert Sanchez, Custodian at Perrine Elementary • Brent Knopp, Maintenance II at Twin Falls High School • Amy Ritchie, Cook at Harrison Elementary
The following classified employee have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2015-2016 school year:
• Clarissa Lewis, Traywasher at O'Leary Middle School • Catherine Holston, Attendance Secretary at Twin Falls High School • Katie Horner, Paraeducator - Alternative Aide at Bridge Academy • Shawn Sickinger, Kitchen Manager at Lincoln Elementary School • Melanie Cook, Paraeducator- Title at Perrine Elementary School • Anna Goodrich, Traywasher at Sawtooth Elementary School • Andrea Carr, Paraeducator-Title at Magic Valley High School • Kimberly Loya, Paraeducator- Behavior at Canyon Ridge High School
The Human Resource Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees that we accept these resignations.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208. 733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: May 7, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Extra -Curricular Employees
It is the recommendation of the Human Resource Department to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that these individuals listed below be approved for hiring and a supplementary contract or employment letter be issued for the 2015-2016 school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Megan Mumford Volleyball Coach O'Leary Middle School Christopher Ahlm ~ross Country Coach Robert Stuart Middle School
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208. 733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
Date: April 7, 2015
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Extra-Curricular Resignations
The following employees have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2015-2016 school year:
•Brett Witherspoon-Assistant Soccer Coach (Boys) at Twin Falls High School •Dennis Burgett- Volleyball Coach at O'Leary Middle School • JQ Kenyon-Assistant Football Coach at Twin Falls High School • JQ Kenyon -JV Basketball Coach (Girls) at Twin Falls High School
The Human Resource Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that we accept these resignations.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
p 208.733.6900 F 208. 733.2895 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
OUR MISSION is to maintain a balanced approach while providing leadership, guidance and quality, customer-driven human resource services to support Twin Falls School District employees.
May 7, 2015
To: Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Specialist
Re: Job Sharing Request at Morningside Elementary
Terri Speicher and Rochelle Jones are requesting to be allowed to job share third grade position at Morningside Elementary. Currently both, Ms. Speicher and Ms. Jones are workillg full time at Morningside Elementary.
Mr. Hoy has approved the job-sharing request from Ms. Speicher and Ms. Jones.
Ms. Speicher and Ms. Jones have followed the guidelines stipulated in Job Sharing policy in the district's policy manual. It is our recommendation to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that this request be granted.
Attachments
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
TRAVEL-EXTENDED & OUT-OF-STATE
SEOUEST FOR EXTENDED & OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
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ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Dustin Slatter CRHS Lindsey Nicole Perkins CRHS
Alexander Ray Pixton CRHS Reena Rai CRHS Paskaziya Rehema CRHS Yizel Guadalupe Sanchez Del Toro CRHS Kayla Machelle Sanders CRHS Binita Shah CRHS Srijana Tamang CRHS Durga Thapa CRHS
Marie Katy Umbaugh CRHS Krishna Upreti CRHS Isaiah Gabriel Villasenor CRHS Wiatt Williamson CRHS Ashley Jean Wolters CRHS Trevor Amerson CRHS Alexis Avina CRHS Hari Biswa CRHS Jordan Colon CRHS Evelyn Cruz Gonzalez CRHS Damanti Darjee CRHS Devi Darjee CRHS Khadga Darji CRHS Timothy Denton CRHS Chhatra Dhungana CRHS Alexis Ellifrits CRHS Jacinto Garcia Ruiz CRHS Mehrdad Gholinezhad CRHS Jesse Leta Garcia CRHS Sanjeeta Gurung CRHS Casey Knutson-Plantinga CRHS Cody Kravitz CRHS Brandon Alan Legg (Galliher) CRHS Som Maya Magar CRHS Juan Jose Munoz Hernandez CRHS Morgan Austin MVHS Demara Barkes MVHS Phillip Barringer MVHS Tessa Bartlett MVHS Cynthia Cervantes MVHS Pilar Cervantes MVHS Danielle Craig MVHS Ociel Diaz MVHS
Georgina Groham MVHS Kylie Hicks MVHS Severino Hernandez MVHS Elizebeth Lenex MVHS Tania Mireles MVHS Sabrina Palomo MVHS Tegan Quintana MVHS Bryana Reali MVHS Yarit Rodriguez MVHS Cheyenne Sauer MVHS Serene Short MVHS Brittany Terrazas MVHS Jose Torres MVHS Hawraa Ali MVHS Jacob Anderson TFHS Hollee Burke TFHS Jonathan Carillo TFHS Isaac Contreras TFHS Mediha Cosic TFHS Austin Muse TFHS Ezequiel Negro TFHS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Kim Draves
Position: School Counselor
Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri
Inspiration: Hard to come up with only one-Mother Theresa
Pet Peeve: Drivers who aren't paying attention because they are on their cell phones.
You Have a 10 Minute Speech to give at a High Life is an adventure, so hang on, because you are just getting started! School. What is the Title? What Word Describes you Controlling Best?
One Thing People Don't I'm a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Know About You: If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Who Mary Poppins Would you be?
Favorite Movie or Book: The Miracle Worker (It's May and I am dealing with seniors; need I say more)
Which Sitcom, Past or Present, is most Reflective Green Acres of vour Life? How do you want to be Kind, caring and willing to give of my time to help others. Remembered?
The Favorite Part of My Coming home Day ls:
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name:
Position:
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Inspiration:
Pet Peeve:
You Have a 10 Minute Speech to give at a High School. What is the Title? What Word Describes you Best?
One Thing People Don't Know About You: If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Who Would ou be?
Favorite Movie or Book:
Which Sitcom, Past or Present, is most Reflective of our Life? How do you want to be Remembered?
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One Thing People Don't -i ~ -stA.; t\l.rl ~la. ~s WiY1a01AJS. Know About You:
If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Who J( \/ c-U\e. Would you be?
Favorite Movie or Book: &oil. - T ~ -\-lt\v-\Jesfe.W'" ht ~t.fl'\e. s~tt,,,, -Por-16"" Which Sitcom, Past or
/ Present, is most Reflective of your Life? How do you want to be Ai; ll- \)U-?91' w'1o ~~ M.Or"'l.. -HAa.-.. +ke\.1 ft>olL.. Remembered?
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Robyn Weatherford
Position: Registrar
Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho
Inspiration: My family inspires me to be the best I can be every day!
Pet Peeve: People who don't have common sense!
You Have a 10 Minute Speech to give at a High If I knew then what I know now! School. What is the Title? What Word Describes you Unique Best?
One Thing People Don't Most people don't know that took part in recording a professional music CD Know About You: with my praise and worship team! And I graduate college on May 15! If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Who Nancy Drew, Mysteries Fascinate me. Would you be?
Favorite Movie or Book: Movie: Working Girl Book: The Firm by John Grisham
Which Sitcom, Past or Present, is most Reflective All in the Family! of your Life?
How do you want to be That I was the best wife, mom and friend that I could ever be. Remembered?
The Favorite Part of My Early morning in the summer, I can watch the sunrise and be grateful for all Day Is: my blessings.
Harrison Elementary 2014-2015
Continuous Im rovement Build in Goals
WISE SMART GOAL #1
1. Kindergarten students w ill increase IRI scores from Fal l 2014 t o
Spring 2015, from 41% at benchmark, to 75% at
benchmark.
WISE SMART GOAL #2
2. All 4th and 5th grade students w ill increase MAZE scores from
Fall 2014 4th-5th 65 % at benchmark on t he MAZE, to
70 % at benchmark for Spri ng 2015.
Action Plan/Learning Strategies
*Professional development & support from full time Instructional Coach, *Capacity Builder support for analyzing data and classroom instruction, *teacher led professional development at staff meeetings, *technology integration and training *Leader in Me. • Feedback given by administrators via McRel Walk Through Observations that address Common Core standards and Best Practices. • Interventions for every student, and weekly progress monitoring
Interventions/Extensions
*Daily schedule includes mat h and reading intervention periods for all students, including high performing - Title I, ESL, and Resource as well. *Milepost - all interventions and progress monitoring are entered. *Academic Tutoring/Enrichment- M-F 7:30-8:00 for 4th and 5th, M-F for K-5th with 21st Century grant before school program, M-Th for K-5th after school with 21st Cent ury grant , daily lunch group 2nd-5t h, full day Kindergarten eit her extended day or extra sessions, and teacher led groups during the school day during lunch or recesses. •Weekly RTI and BAT meet ings, bi-weekly grade level meetings wit h teachers, and once a month grade level teaming meeting with ESL, Tit le 1, and Resource to discuss student needs and create individual plans to assist
*Grants/Enrichment/ Interventions: 1. Library commission- all pre/k and Kindergarten students checked out library books for t he first t ime t his
year, 2. Idaho Power- Library books for 2nd-5th grade level, 3. 21st Century Grant- before and after school academic support and enrichment, 4. I am a Leader- Leader in M e program, money t o support
implementation, supplies, coaching, and training, 5. School Improvement
Capacity Builder, Leader in M e training, and chrome books, 6. First Federal- sound amplification systems, 7. Fred M eyer- robotics
*Family Involvement : Family Nights both w it h Title 1 and 21st Century grant *Staff: Aw esome staff, high staff mo ra le, and eager to assist without
complaining *Student behavior decrease
* Kind, thoughtful, caring students
Challenges
* Social and emotional needs of students and families: custody situations, incarcerated parents or family nembers, mental health needs, divorce, trauma, and poverty
*Lack of early childhood resources prior to starting school, for our Kindergarten students
Attendance
Staff Students
September 96.352 94,27 October 96.160 96.8275 November 96.222 96.825 December 95.060 96.4 January 95.153 91.79 February 95 .806 94.1375 March 95 .010 94.39 Average 95.010% 95.03 %
School Safety/Climate
* Leader in Me *Large decrease in behavior write ups, in school suspensions, and out of school suspensions * Monthly Fire Drills * Lockdown Drills *Positive staff and students
Family/Community
*Title 1 and 21st Century Grant Family Nights and Activities *Multiple social media tools : school website, twitter, family newsletters via paper, and school app. *4H, U of I at CSI, and CSI partnership activities and support this year. *25 Food bags from Idaho Food Bank go home with students every Friday. *CSI, ISU, and U of I student volunteers, student teaching, and classroom observations/assignments in classrooms. *United Way Class 'Getting Ready for Kindergarten ' this Spring and Summer. *Dental screening and sealants during the school day *Leader in Me family activities
IRI SCORES
School District State 1Grade K Fall 43% 53.5 53.6
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!Grade 2 Fall 62.79%
! 2014 Spring 79.55% I I
!Grade 3 Fall 48.35% ~ ~ I 2014 Spring 87.50% ~ ~ I I I
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Certified Classified
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20%1 18%1
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Continuous Improvement Building Goals
Perrine Elementary w ill maintain an approximation of the 4 Star rating at Perrine for t he 2014-2015 school year. Academic Growth and Academic Proficiency to be measured by IRI, Maze, MCAP and MCOMP in lieu of ISAT results : Target is 95% showing growth on all measures and 80% showing proficient or advanced on all measures. Participation of at least 95% as measured by number of students tested .
Objective 1: Establ ish ing a team structure with specific duties and time fo r instructional planning.
Objective 2: Focusing the principal's role on building leadership capacity, ach ieving learning goals, and improving instruction .
Objective 3: Engaging teachers in differentiating and aligning learning activities.
Objective 4: Assessing student learning frequently with standards based assessment.
Objective 5: Expecting and monitoring sound instruction in a variety of modes Student-Direct, Small -Group & Independent Work
Adequate Yearly Progress
AYP met for t he 2013-2014 school year.
Growth Ind icators/Proficiency
96.8 % of cl asses met growth indicator as defined by the district.
Action Plan/Learning Strategies
-- Data co llection and monitoring of 4 performance indicators at each grade-leve l -- Playworks Training for improved Playground Interaction -- Month ly training focusing on the use of Wonders Reading program fo r grade-level teams -- Weekly grade-level t eam meetings -- One course each semester for teach ing mathematics -- Developing capacity of RTI team and equity of RTI process
Interventions/Extensions
One half hour of math and of read ing intervention daily Tier 2 and 3 intervent ions logged in Mileposts After school tutoring fou r days per week for students grades 3 -5 Daily average of 16.8 parents assisting in classrooms and lunch room Staggered hours for ELL teacher and para to provide after school program from 3:05 to 5:05. ELL Grant that allows for additional teacher for after school program Imagine Learning fo r ELL
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Achievements
-- 4 Sta r Rating
-- Add ition of a certified staff to the ELL After School Tutoring
-- Bi-monthly program development and faculty training
-- ELL Grant to extend before and after school program
-- 64.1% of faculty applied for grants, 52% of applications were
granted thei r grant
-- Active parent volunteer support above and beyond an active
PTA
-- All grade levels engaging in common planning discussions with
fi ve of six grade levels using common lesson plans for all subjects
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Challenges of 2014-2015 I 8E3 ~ 8HB I 1Grade 3 Fall 61.65 64.49 1
-- Number of students ! 2014 Spring 81 73 .97 ! -- New administration I I -- Retention of Playground aids "'-------------------------------------jl -- Number of students displaying weak positive/productive deportment, especially in semi-structured activities such as recess or during independent activities that require grade-appropriate high-level t hinking
Attendance
Staff Students
September 97.1 95.7
October 96.l 95 .7 November 95.7 95.2 December 91 90.8
January 95.9 91.3
February 93.8 94.7 March 92.6 93.7
April 91.1 Not yet Caculated
!overa ll average 94.2 94.6 l School Safety/Climate
Month ly Fire Dri lls Bi-month ly Lockdown Drills 7 cameras t o monitor activity Visitor Sign In - computer generated badges Playworks Playground Training Crosswalk monitor at Fa lls and Sparks intersection Increased outside supervision before, after school and at bus loading zone
This Year
Last Year
New Teachers Percentage of Staff Turnover
Certified 12%1
Family/Community
Classified 53%1
Active, dedicated PTO and parent volunteers beyond the organized efforts of the PTO, help in classrooms, cafeteria, events, fundraising, even changing the marquee Bimonthly newsletter Family Events - Family Math Night, Parents and Pastries, ELL Awards Ceremony Participation in Battle of the Books, Spell ing Bee, Collection of Can Goods for Community Action, Fundraiser for Student with a brain
April 13, 2014
Wiley Dobbs Twin Falls School District 20 I Main Avenue West Twin Falls, ID 8330 I
Dear Superintendent Dobbs:
NATIONAL
cademy FOUNDATION
Congratulations! I am pleased to share with you the outstanding results for Twin Falls High School Academy of Finance on NAF's annual Academy Assessment.
As you know, the National Academy Foundation (NAF) is a network of career-themed academies that open doors for underserved high school students to viable careers. The NAF network has grown to 667 academies and serves more than 80,000 students across 38 states, including D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NAF's 97% graduation rate and network of dedicated educators, ~usiness partners, and ~tudents are testament to the effectiveness of this model.
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NAF's as~essment 'proce~s is conduct~d annually to ensure qu.~ihy and fidelity ~o the NAF model and to direct profession.al development and prograrnmatic support for academies in our network. Academies total scores place them on a continuum that represents their standing with regard to the NAF model standards.
Membership Status
Score
Under Review
Academy is not meeting
expectations and will need to make
improvements
--Model I Academy is in Academy~
process of meeting the I completing highest
Academy is their full proportion of
meeting a program or standards and
majority of the 1
academy needs standards has completed to improve to the program
Member Certified
move to having a . I Certified status graduating class
Twin Falls High School Academy of Finance has earned Model status, an.d I wan~ to acknowledge the Principal Dan Vogt, Academy Director Lorraine Rapp, and· Academy Coordinator Cathy Trotter for their hard work.
2 18 West 40th Street 5th Floor • New York. NY 100 18 Phone (2 12) 635-2400 • Fax (2 12) 635-2409 • www.naforg
This school is a shining example of what can be accomplished when districts and schools move to a culture of linking education and business to benefit students.
Model academies will be highlighted at our national conference, NAF Next, which will be held this July in Anaheim, California.
Thank you again for your commitment and support of the students, advisory board members, commun ity partners and the academy team in your NAF academy.
Cordially,
.-~ JD Hoye President National Academy Foundation
TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #411 STIPEND
FY 2014-201 5 YTD Budget
Account Description Budget Transactions Balance Enc Balance Descript ion DEPARTMENT/GRADE
The Twin Falls School District No. 411 , Twin Falls County, has proposed to increase its lunch fees. The following is an estimate of what these changes may mean to students.
Last Year This Year Percent Last Year This Year Fee Fee Fee Increase Cost Per Cost Per Exceptions
Student Student Elementary Lunch $2.45 $2.55 4.1% $441 $459 Qualifies Middle School $2.70 $2.80 3.7% $486 $504 for free or High School $2.95 $3.05 3.1% $495 $531 reduced
lunch.
This fee increase is due to an increase of food and non-food costs, salary/benefits increase and Federal Government regulations for the 2015-2016 school year.
All citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the increased fee request. The Hearing will be held May 11 , 2015 at the Twin Falls School District No. 411 Canyon Ridge High School, 300 North College Road West, Room #301 , Twin Falls, Idaho
Publish: April 28, 2015 May 5, 2015
Land Sales
Riverhawk Lot Size
$ 6.25 45345 $283,406.25 Reject
$ 4.00 34608 $138,432.00 Reject
$ 4.50 33410 $150,345.00 Reject
$ 5.00 31775 $158,875.00 Reject
$ 5.50 37890 $208,395.00 Reject
Total $939,453.25
Sack et
$31,000.00 8.75 $ 271,250.00 Reject
$30,000.00 30.41 $ 912,300.00 Accept
Bohr
$17,500.00 36.68 $ 641,900.00 Accept
District Admin Recommendation: Accept the bids listed above with a recommenation
to accpet, and direct administration to begin negotiating with buyers on the bids that
have been rejected.
2015 Twin Falls School District Annual Review of Policies/Procedures Policy 3720
The purpose of Policy 3720 as authorized by the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees is to review yearly, specific policies and procedures to determine whether or not they are meeting the needs of the students, school district, and community.
The attached policies were reviewed this past March and April by the Discipline Committee, Human Resources Department, and Support Services Department. At this time there is one date correction to Policy 3360. The change is a date the new State of Idaho Special Education manual was reviewed and adopted by the Twin Falls School District #411 Board of Trustees at the April meeting. The most recent version of the State Special Education manual is the 2015 edition, instead of 2007. Since there are no recommended changes, there is no board action required.
ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW CHECKLIST
Topic Model Policy Policy Name 14-15 15-16 16-17 No.
School Climate 3720 School Climate x
5120 Equal Employment Opportunity x
Discipline 3346 Restraint or Seclusion of Student x
3750 Prohibition of Weapons x
3370 Searches and Seizures x
3550 Removal of Student During School x Hours
3740 Student Expulsion/Denial of x Enrollment
3360 Disciplining of Students with x Disabilities
3362 Disciplining Students with x Disabilities (IDEA)
3363 Disciplining Students with x Disabilities (Section 504)
3750 Theft or Destruction of School x Property
Topic Model Policy Policy Name 14-15 15-16 16-17 No.
3311 Prohibition of Gang Activities x
3760 Assault and Battery x
3321 Student Drug, Alcohol and x Tobacco Use
Violence 3730 Prohibition of Weapons x Prevention
3370 Searches and Seizures x
3780 Theft or Destruction of School x Property
3311 Prohibition of Gang Activities x
3760 Assault and Battery x
Student 3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, x Harassment Bullying, Cyber Bullying,
Menacing
3285 Relationship Abuse and Sexual x Assault Prevention & Response
3365 Student Sex Offenders x
Student Health 35 10 Administering Medication x
3515 Food Allergy Management x
3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases x
3540 Emergency Care x
3570 Health Records x
3525 Immunization Requirements x
3530 Suicide x
3770 Students with a Living Will x
Gun-free 3730 Prohibition of Weapons x Schools
Substance 3321 Student Drug, Alcohol and x Abuse- Tobacco Use
Topic Model Policy Policy Name 14-15 15-16 16-17 No.
tobacco, 5846 Employee Drug and Alcohol Use x alcohol and other drugs 5847 Employee Drug and Alcohol x
Testing
3400 Extracurricular Activities Drug- x Testing Pro gram
Suicide 3530 Suicide x Prevention
Drug-free 3321 Student Drug, Alcohol and x School Zones Tobacco Use
5846 Employee Drug and Alcohol Use x
5847 Employee Drug and Alcohol x Testing
3400 Extracurricular Activities Drug- x Testing Program
Building 8320 Fire Drills & Evacuation Plans x Safety Including 9400 Safety Program x Evacuation Drills 9890 Trespass on School District x
Properties
REGISTRATION FORM ISBA SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
INFORMATION
School District/ Charter School: ------------------- Contact Name:--------------
Please indicate any food allergies or dietary needs:----------------------- --
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Newly elected board members will have late notice of the Institute. Therefore, your new board members may attend at the Early Registration rate so long as they are registered 1 week before the Institute they will attend.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
EMAIL: Email your registration form along with purchase order to [email protected]
FAX: You may fax your registration form and purchase order to (208) 854-1480
MAIL: Send this registration form and payment to: Idaho School Boards Association PO Box 9797 • Boise, ID 83707-4797
LOCATION ATIENDING:
GRAND TOTAL: -----
LOCATION &DATE
JEROME- 7/15
RIGBY-7/ 16
COEUR D'ALENE · 7 /23
MERIDIAN · 8/6
4 LOCATIONS. 4 DAYS.
0 JEROME I JULY 15 I 1PM-6PM Jerome School District
125 4th Avenue West, Jerome
f) RIGBY I JULY 16 I 1PM-6PM Jefferson Jt. School District Office 3850 E. 300 N., Rigby
8 COEUR D'ALENE I JULY 23 I 1PM-6PM M idtown Center Meeting Room
1505 N. 5th Street, Coeur d 'Alene
0 MERIDIAN I AUGUST 6 I 1 PM-&PM West Ada School District Building Lochsa Room 1303 East Central Drive, Meridian
EARLY REGISTRATION
s150 before 6/ 24
before6/ 25
before 7/ 2
before 7/ 17
REGULAR REGISTRATION
s200 before 7/ 8
before 7/ 9
before 7/ 16
before 7/ 31
LATE I ONSITE REGISTRATION
s21s after 7/ 8
after 7/ 9
after 7/ 16
after 7/ 31
• To help with costs, ISBA requires a minimum of 15 registrants in order to hold the workshop in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to not meeting this minimum number, we will contact those registered and issue full refunds.
• See the Agenda for more details. IMPORTANT: Refund deadline is 7 days prior to the event for which the attendee is registered. After that date, no refunds will be given.
Motion to go into executive session:
I move that after a five minute break the Board retire into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(1) subsections (b) and (c);
(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 conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency
