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 January 9, 2017 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 December 12, 2016 meeting B. Approval of Board Financial Reports C. Approval of Building Financial Reports D. Approval of Monthly Long Term Suspension Report E. Approval of New Certified Contracts F. Approval of Certified Release of Contracts G. Approval of New Classified Employees H. Approval of Classified Personnel Resignations I. Approval of Extra Curricular Employees J. Approval of Extra Curricular Resignations K. Approval of Alternative Authorization L. Approval of Early Graduation Request VI. Superintendent's Report A. Certified Employees of the Month – Perrine Elementary/Rock Creek Elementary B. Classified Employees of the Month – Perrine Elementary/Rock Creek Elementary C. Schedule of Supplemental Levy Presentations VII. Instruction A. Information Items: (None) B. Action Items: 1. Proposed 2017-18 School District Calendar VIII. Budget and Finance A. Information Items: 1. Emergency School Closure Approval 2. Facilities Update 3. School Lunch Food Service Bids B. Action Items: 1. Emergency School Closure Approval 2. School Lunch Food Service Bids IX. Personnel A. Information Items: 1. New Superintendent Search Update B. Action Items: 1. Policy Revision Recommendations for Approval X. Board Goals A. Information Items: 1. January 25, 2017 Board Work Session Agenda B. Action Items: (None) XI. Future Agenda Items A. Board Work Session - January 25, 2017 B. Next Regular Board Meeting - February 13, 2017 C. Day on the Hill set for February 20 & 21, 2017 in Boise XII. Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsections (b) (1) To consider student discipline; (2) To consider personnel issues. Action Items: (1) Student Discipline (2) Personnel Issue XIII. Adjourn 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
January 9, 2017
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 December 12, 2016 meeting
B. Approval of Board Financial Reports
C. Approval of Building Financial Reports
D. Approval of Monthly Long Term Suspension Report
E. Approval of New Certified Contracts
F. Approval of Certified Release of Contracts
G. Approval of New Classified Employees
H. Approval of Classified Personnel Resignations
I. Approval of Extra Curricular Employees
J. Approval of Extra Curricular Resignations
K. Approval of Alternative Authorization
L. Approval of Early Graduation Request
VI. Superintendent's Report
A. Certified Employees of the Month – Perrine Elementary/Rock Creek Elementary
B. Classified Employees of the Month – Perrine Elementary/Rock Creek Elementary
C. Schedule of Supplemental Levy Presentations
VII. Instruction
A. Information Items: (None)
B. Action Items:
1. Proposed 2017-18 School District Calendar
VIII. Budget and Finance
A. Information Items:
1. Emergency School Closure Approval
2. Facilities Update
3. School Lunch Food Service Bids
B. Action Items:
1. Emergency School Closure Approval
2. School Lunch Food Service Bids
IX. Personnel
A. Information Items:
1. New Superintendent Search Update
B. Action Items:
1. Policy Revision Recommendations for Approval
X. Board Goals
A. Information Items:
1. January 25, 2017 Board Work Session Agenda
B. Action Items: (None)
XI. Future Agenda Items
A. Board Work Session - January 25, 2017
B. Next Regular Board Meeting - February 13, 2017
C. Day on the Hill set for February 20 & 21, 2017 in Boise
XII. Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsections (b) (1) To consider student discipline;
(2) To consider personnel issues.
Action Items:
(1) Student Discipline
(2) Personnel Issue
XIII. Adjourn
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.
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
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lWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
lWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
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December 12, 2016 7:00 p.m.
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Call to Order - The Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin~l~ounty, State of Idaho, met in its regular monthly meeting at Canyon Ridge High Schoo. droom #301 located at 300 North College Road, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of~· p.m., on Monday, December 12, 2016. The following trustees were present: Ch~. ·· ~emie Jansen, Trustees Bryan Matsuoka, Mary Barron, Paul McClintock, and Liyah Bajt~yan. There were also present Superintendent of Schools, Wiley J. Dobbs; Board Clerk, ~'bt)elie Lucas; Director of Fiscal Affairs, Bob Seaman; Director of Educational Technolo~Operations, Brady Dickinson; Director of Human Resources, Shannon Swafford; Dire(ti>FofFederal Programs, Policy, and Grants, Bill Brulo~e; Director o~ Support Service~, Mtke Gemar; Director of Secondary Programs, L.T. Erickson, and Dtrector ofEleme~ Programs, Teresa Jones; as well as interested patrons, employees, and the news ~a.
Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Tl"l\~}stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the
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Procedural Matters Action lteilt'!()u ~
"' Approval of Agenda (Ad.sand Deletions)-Chairman Jansen asked ifthere were any additions or deletions t.PaJ:i.e agenda. Superintendent Dobbs asked to remove B.1. Middle School AD Reco~ation under Budget and Finance and add one early graduation request to letter 0. in the~ent calendar. Trustee Barron moved to approve the agenda as amended. Trustee McCli~k seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
'.\j Unsched \;Dele ations Audience to Address the Board - Chairman Jansen asked ifthere was e wishing to address the Board. There was no one. v
~sent Calendar - Trustee McClintock moved to approve the consent calendar which 'eluded: minutes from the November 14, 2016 meeting; board and school financial reports;
monthly long term suspension report; contracts for private service providers: Center for Teacher Effectiveness, Silverback Leaming Solutions, and Saulgill, LLC; new administrative contract for Ryan Ellsworth, as principal of the new South Hills Middle School; new teacher contract for Jennifer Holcomb; certified retirements for 2017-2018 school year: Carol Hill, Paula Schreiner, Pam Nielson, Carla Mingo, and Vicki Garrett; new classified employees: James Carlock, Deborah Baker, Michael Atwood, Cindy Crum, Ricky Box, Carol Katona, Amanda White, Jennifer Schutte, Nicole Swan, Susan Knight, Cindy Higbee, and Cindy Greaves; in district transfers for 2016-2017: Stephanie Leitch and David Thompson; classified
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resignations from Luann Carroll, Hannah Meyerhoeffer, Amy Gillett, Laura Gines, and Melody Cameron; extra-curricular employees: Kelbee Marsh and Leah Holloway; extra-curricular resignations from Michaela Turner; student teacher request from Fallon Machado; request for alternative authorizations for Dacia Hunter and Jeffrey Bowman; district/university agreement with Carroll College; and early graduation requests from Carrigan Cantu, Kya Harris, and Dylan LaBlanc. The motion was seconded by Trustee Barron. Motion passed unanimously.
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Superintendent Dobbs announced the certified employee of the month from Lincoln c..'V Elementary School for the month of December as Kim Hansen, K-2°d special ed~~ teacher and certified employee of the month from Bridge Academy as Gwenda Lock~ lcience
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Superintendent Dobbs announced the classified employee of the month,~ Lincoln Elementary School as Percy Greene, head-custodian and classified et!!i1foyee of the month from Bridge Academy as Sarah Gabbard, paraeducator. Superintende~bbs read a brief resume' and presented Ms. Hansen, Ms. Lockwood, Mr. Greene, and M~abbard each with a gift, plaque, and gift certificate to either Jaker's or Anchor Bistr~s. Hansen, Ms. Lockwood, Mr. Greene, and Ms. Gabbard thanked the board for the honoi..l
"" J Superintendent Dobbs announced that Twin Falls ~~School Drama class won the 2015 4A State Drama Championship. Congratulations JamePli~ycock and students.
~0 Twin Falls Senior Class Student Council ~)'sentatives, Matt Sato and Preston Hazen presented the Twin Falls High School Se~~ Class trip proposal to fly to Los Angeles, California. Trustee Barron moved t~ ~rove the Twin Falls High School Senior Trip as proposed. Trustee Babayan seco , the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Canyon Ridge High School ~ent Council Representatives, Davia Gutierrez, Lenci Smith, and Claire Oberg present~e Canyon Ridge High School Senior Class trip proposal to San Francisco, California.,~stee McClintock moved to approve the Canyon Ridge High School Senior Trip as propasect. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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VII. Instruction A~rmation Items:
" 1. Superin~nt Dobbs presented the 2017-2018 draft school district calendar for board cons~tion. The calendar could still change with the negotiations process. This will return nz~ month for board action.
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VIII. Budget & Finance A. Information Items:
1. Director of Fiscal Affairs, Bob Seaman presented the Budget Advisory Committee's recommendation to go out for a $9,000,000 supplemental levy. The Budget Advisory Committee recommends approval of a four million five hundred thousand dollar ($4,500,000) levy for two years for a total of nine million dollars ($9,000,000). Without the support of this levy the district wouldn't be able to maintain the programs it has in place. This amount is
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approximately 10% of the district budget. Budget Advisory Committee is made up of district administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community members, and takes on the responsibility to advise the board on finance items such as supplemental levies, bond levies, and emergency levies. Mr. Seaman presented all the figures the Budget Advisory Committee considered when making this recommendation. The election will be March 14, 2017. This is also listed as an action item because of time constraints.
Director of Educational Technology & Operations, Brady Dickinson gave a brief update on &e Magic Valley High School project and the cell tower conversion agreement with SBA. Wilk./ this conversion no property is changing hands, this is a permanent easement giving S~e right to ~ave ~eir equipment on o~ stadium l~ght post. The .$132,675.00from1.11-e,~etftower conversion will help fund the Magic Valley High School project. .~ ''
~ Budget & Finance B. Action Items: ~ 0 ,u The board discussed lowering the amount of the levy to show som~ ~·will to our patrons that may be feeling some voter fatigue. After a long discussion ~e reading of the resolution by title only, Trustee Babayan moved to approve thei(gsolution calling for a supplemental levy as per Idaho Code 33-802(3) in the amom\.,Mffour million two hundred fifty thousand dollar ($4,250,000) levy for two years for a totall.?f eight million five hundred dollars ($8,500,000) for the purpose of paying all lawful ex~~ of maintaining and operating the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, iw.wending June 30, 2019. Trustee McClintock seconded the motion. Motion passe~animously . . ~
~""'.,/ After a brief discussion, Vice Chairman ~oka moved to approve the cell tower conversion easement with SBA as presented. Truste~McClintock seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. >1,,.~
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Personnel A. Information Items~
" Director of Federal Progr~'Policy and Grants, Bill Brulotte shared the fall quarterly ISBA an~ administrative po~manual update recommendations. These will return next month for action.
2. The Board rev.~ed the timeline and set dates for meetings needed during the new superinten~ search process.
·v IX. Pers~l B. Action Items: None
e X. ~d Goals A. Information Items:
.. 'Y 1:' The board reviewed and modified the draft agenda for their January 25, 2017 board work
session.
X. Board Goals B. Action Items: None
XI. Future Agenda Items:
A. No second meeting in December.
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B. The next board meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2017. C. The Board discussed who would attend Day on the Hill event in February.
XII. Executive Session
With no further business at hand, Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved that the Board retire into executive session after a five-minute break as per Idaho Code 74-206(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. Trustee McClint~ ~ seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Clerk Michelle Lucas to poll the board. RQ!t~all vote was as follows: Chairman Bernie Jansen - Yes, Vice Chairman Bryan Matsuoka - YATrustee Mary Barron - Yes, Trustee Paul McClintock - Yes, and Trustee Liyah Babayan - Y ~· "M'otion carried. The Board convened into executive session at 9: 16 p.m. 9: 16 p.m. to 9: 18 B~ the Board discussed personnel issue; 9: 18 p.m. to 9:23 p.m. the Board discussed student exwJfil6ns. Trustee McClintock moved to return to open session. Trustee Barron seconded the motiQ:tt.' Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:23 p.m. . . ~"'?
,~~· Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to uphold administrative leave withq~pay and termination for classified employee "A" as presented. Trustee McClintock seconde(t'the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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Trustee McClintock moved to expel three (3) students from;senool as per administration and hearing officers' recommendation, two (2) for "time served" anc}~ (1) for an indefinite period of time, and that these students be expelled from school as definedrm''Idaho Code 33-205 and that these students be placed under the purview of the Juvenile Correctio~ct, Idaho Code 20-510 and 20-511. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed un~rmously .
. Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved to adjo~ the meeting and Trustee Barron seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Me~tihg adjourned at 9:24 p.m .
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Chairman, Bernie Jansen ATTEST:
Clerk, Michelle Li.teas
TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
December 12, 2016
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The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on~~day, December 12, 2016, at 9:16 p.m., at Canyon Ridge High School Boardroom #301 lp4~ed at 300 North College Road, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. The following trustks·:Were present: Chairman Bernie Jansen, Vice Chairman Bryan Matsuoka, and Trustees Mary$}trron, Paul McClintock, and Liyah Babayan; Superintendent, Wiley Dobbs; Clerk, ~<l:l!dle Lucas; and Director of Human Resources, Shannon Swafford were also present. "<~/
.v With no further business at hand, Vice Chairman Matsuoka moved~t the Board retire into executive session after a five-minute break as per Idaho Code,.'Z+t-206(1) subsection (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complairltS or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or pubnt school student. Trustee McClintock seconded the motion. Chairman Jansen asked the Cle~Mlchelle Lucas to poll the board. Roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Bernie Jansen - Ye~<,.~ce Chairman Bryan Matsuoka - Yes, Trustee Mary Barron - Yes, Trustee Paul McClintock - Y~~ and Trustee Liyah Babayan - Yes. Motion carried. The Board convened into executive sesshlh at 9:16 p.m. 9:16 p.m. to 9:18 p.m. the Board discussed personnel issue; 9: 18 p.m. to 9:2l;p~m. the Board discussed student expulsions. Trustee McClintock moved to return to open seswli. Trustee Barron seconded the motion. Motion passed
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Vice Chairman Matsuoka mov~dto uphold administrative leave without pay and termination for classified employee "A" as u¢sented. Trustee McClintock seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. . J<,. '}Y Trustee McClintoc\tfi(J\red to expel three (3) students from school as per administration and hearing officers' recommaj)tation, two (2) for "time served" and one (1) for an indefinite period of time, and that these stuct~be expelled from school as defined in Idaho Code 33-205 and that these students be placed ~the purview of the Juvenile Correction Act, Idaho Code 20-510 and 20-511. Trustee Barron ~@nded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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Vic~'Ehairman Matsuoka moved to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Barron seconded the motion and the'lnotion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
ATTEST: Chairman, Bernie Jansen
Clerk, Michelle Lucas
Twin Falls School District #411
Monthly Long-Term Suspension Board Report
December, 2016
School Name ientary [ 1
0 2 0 2 2 4 0 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Creek Elemen 0 0 Sawtooth Elemen 0 0 Robert Stuart Middle school 3 0 3 3 VeraC. O'Le Middle School 5 0 3 11 3 1 4.5 South Hills Middle School
NEW TEACHERS - 2016-2017
Teacher's Years of Name School Position Hired For ExJ!erience
Lincoln Cynthia Twin Falls High School Language Arts 0
Parks Morgan Bridge Academy 6th Grade Teacher 0
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: January 5, 2017
To: Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Certified Release of Contracts
The following certified employees have submitted a resignation letter requesting to be released from their contract:
• Melodie Hathorne, English Teacher at Twin Falls High School • Rebecca McCauley, Resource Teacher at O'Leary Middle School
The Human Resource Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees that these individuals be released from their contract.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Twin Falls School District #411 P 208.733.6900 201 Main Ave. W F 208. 733.6987 Twin Falls, ID 83301 www.tfsd.org
WILEY J. DOBBS, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Date: January 5, 2017
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resources Manager
Re: New Classified Employees -2016-2017
It's the recommendation of the Human Resources Department to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that these individuals listed below are approved for hiring for the 2016-2017 school year:
Ronald Rose Custodian at Bickel Elementary School Whitney Collins ELL/Title Paraeducator at Harrison Elementary Marilyn Fiala ELL Paraeducator at Lincoln Elementary
All are in the process of completing 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.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Twin Falls School District #411 201 Main Ave. W Twin Falls, ID 83301
WILEY J. DOBBS, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Date: January 5, 2017
To: Dr. Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resources Manager
Re: Classified Resignations
p 208. 733.6900 F 208. 733.6987 www.tfsd.org
The following classified employees have submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2016-2017 school year:
Name Position School
Carolyn Brock Elementary Library Technician Perrine Elementary School
Vickie Salazar Playground Aide Lincoln Elementary School
The Human Resources Department recommends to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees that we accept these resignations.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Twin Falls School District #411 P 208.733.6900 201 Main Ave. W F 208.733.6987 Twin Falls, ID 83301 www.tfsd.org
WILEY J. DOBBS, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Date: January 5, 2017
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resources Manager
Re: Extra -Curricular Employees
It is the recommendation of the Human Resources Department to the Superintendent and the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that these individuals listed below are approved for hiring and a supplementary contract or employment letter be issued for the 2016-2017 school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Aaron Bailey Basketball Coach - Boys Robert Stuart Middle School
Jared Sorenson Basketball Coach - Boys O'Leary Middle School
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Twin Falls School District #411 P 208.733.6900 201 Main Ave. W F 208. 733.6987 Twin Falls, ID 83301 www.tfsd.org
WILEY J. DOBBS, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Date: January 5, 2017
To: Dr. Wiley J. Dobbs, Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resources Manager
Re: Extra-Curricular Resignations
The following employee has submitted their resignation letter resigning their position for the 2017-2018 school year:
•Cassandra Merkley - Volleyball Assistant Coach at Twin Falls High School • Melissa Marsing - Volleyball Freshman Coach at Twin Falls High School •Tobin Dixon- Soccer Assistant Coach at Twin Falls High School
The Human Resources 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.
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To: Wiley Dobbs, Superintendent Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees
From: Sonia DeLeon, Human Resource Manager
Re: Request for Alternative Authorization
To meet state certification criteria to teach in the designated subject areas, the Twin Falls School District will need to request approval of an Alternative Authorization- Content Specialist from the Professional Standards Commission for the following individual:
Name Position School Cynthia Lincoln Language Arts Twin Falls High School
The above individual has been hired as a Language Arts teacher for the 2016-17 school year. Ms. Lincoln has completed all required coursework and is currently completing her student teaching requirement. She is scheduled to graduate in May 2017 and will be eligible to obtain her standard secondary certificate with an English endorsement. In order for this employee to be employed as a Language Arts teacher, the board will need to declare an "area of need." To declare an area of the Twin Falls School District Human Resource Department has determined an area of need exists in our district for this particular position.
We respectfully request that the Superintendent recommend to the Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees that they "declare an area of need" for the individual listed above.
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Early Graduation Request
CRHS Destynee Jones
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Paula Perry
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher at Rock Creek Elementary
Hometown: Snyder, TX
Inspiration: My children and grandchildren have always inspired me to be the teacher I would want them to have in school.
Pet Peeve: People saying, "Anyone can teach."
You Have a 10 Minute Speech to give at a High You Don't Know Where You Are Going, But You Are On Your Way School. What is the Title? What Word Describes you Caring Best?
One Thing People Don't I hitchhiked in Africa. Know About You: If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Who Dorothy Gale (Wizard of Oz) Would vou be?
Favorite Movie or Book: Hoosiers
Which Sitcom, Past or Present, is most Reflective The Wonder Years of your Life? How do you want to be I want to be remembered as a teacher that believed all of her students could Remembered? learn regardless of their circumstances. The Favorite Part of My Seeing a child grasp a concept they have been struggling to understand. Day Is:
Principal Note:
_Paula is new to our school and district and has been such a positive, caring teacher from the start. She is willing to go above and beyond for all of her students and works hard to provide the tools and opportunities for all of them to be successful. She is a pleasant, positive person as well. I have appreciated her willingness to participate in all activities and also her desire to help other teachers and those in need of assistance throughout the day. We feel so fortunate to have her on our staff. She is a true gem at Rock Creek
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Celina Collier
Position: School Secretary
Hometown: Estancia, New Mexico
Inspiration: My family
Pet Peeve: Clutter
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 Organized ( I have been told OCD)
Best?
One Thing People Don't I was adopted
Know About You:
If you Could be any Wonder Woman Character in Fiction, Who
Would you be?
Favorite Movie or Book: The Blind Side
Which Sitcom, Past or
Present, is most Reflective Friends of your Life?
How do you want to be Loving mother and wife and a great friend to all
Remembered?
The Favorite Part of My Morning
Day ls:
Principal Note: Celina is an absolute delight and has certainly made the opening of a new building a smooth transition.
She brings a positive, upbeat attitude to the front office and is willing to help anyone at any time. Our Rock Creek
parents certainly appreciate her and she is definitely the positive face you want to see in a school office. She is
extremely efficient and organized and gets things done long before they are due. She is without a doubt the perfect
person for this job. We are so very lucky to have her on our staff.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Bill Presher,
Position: Head custodian
Hometown: Fairbanks Alaska
Inspiration: My step father
Pet Peeve: Lazy-ness
You Have a 10 Minute Speech to give at a High
Finer moments of life School. What is the Title? What Word Describes Happy you Best?
One Thing People Don't I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and with the help of my third grade teacher tutoring me I was able to overcome that Know About You: obstacle.
If you Could be any Character in Fiction, Arthur pendragon. Who Would you be?
Favorite Movie or Book: White Fang: the story of a boy and a White wolf
Which Sitcom, Past or Present, is most Seinfeld Reflective of your Life? How do you want to be
For the good I have and can do for the people in my life Remembered? Lunch I get to talk to and help the kids with opening milks and
The Favorite Part of My other packages and we all have a great time we sing happy birthday Day Is: to other kids and really enjoy lunch. I like to see the smiles on their
faces.
Anyone wanting an example of a growth mindset in action, need only to spend a day with Bill. He invests time, energy and his whole being to continuously learn more, not only about how to be a lead custodian, but also how to be a fully integrated member of the Perrine community. Bill is ever-ready and willing to help. His fun-loving disposition and his booming voice are warm reminders of his huge heart. We are fortunate that he is among the Panther Pride.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH QUESTIONS
Name: Melissa Woodland
Position: Special Education teacher, 3rd_5th grades
Hometown: Copperas Cove, Texas
Inspiration: My eldest nephew Bryce. He's on the spectrum, 15, and since forever I've been his biggest cheerleader. He is amazing.
Pet Peeve: Being told that "I just want them to be normal." What is normal?! It's different for everyone.
You Have a 10 Minute Remember those who've told you "you can't do----", use that to Speech to give at a High
pave your way to proving them wrong. There is ALWAYS a way School. What is the Title? to succeed at what you want to do.
What Word Describes Dedicated you Best?
One Thing People Don't I am painfully shy and introverted. Know About You: Anne Shirley- to live back in that time would be amazing. She
If you Could be any follows her head and is a dreamer. Character in Fiction, OR Who Would you be? Nymphadora Tonks- love the crazy hair, the changing of her looks
at will, and she's a little bit odd but puts herself full in.
Favorite Movie or Book: Movies & Books: Anne of Green Gables & Harry Potter series
Which Sitcom, Past or Surviving Jack- was only on for a season before it was cancelled.
Present, is most But I could relate to EVERYTHING they showed. Including the
Reflective of your Life? dad throwing a boyfriend in the pool and the clearing out the living room for a jousting competition to settle an argument.
How do you want to be As someone who was accepting of other and who made a Remembered? difference.
The Favorite Part of My The end of the day, not for what you may think. I do my +'sand-'s of how it went with each child, each group, co-workers. My
Day Is: everyday goal is to come out in the positive, that's important to me.
"We can do hard things," is Melissa's mantra. She has an infectious can-do spirit that inspires her students to achieve and her colleague to reflect. Melissa is a master of Habit 5, "seek first to understand and then to be understood." Her solutions-oriented advice is highly regarded. Although Melissa's primary role is serving Special Education students. she is an invaluable resources to all of us who serve our little panthers who struggle.
Supplemental Levy Presentation Schedule Organization Date Time Location Pillar Falls Elementary School Staff 1/10/2017 7:30 a.m. Pillar Falls Elementary Magic Valley Democrats 1/10/2017 7 p.m. District Office Board Room
Magic Valley Realtors 1/10/2017 11:30 a.m. Canyon Crest Bickel Elementary School Staff 1/11/2017 7:30 a.m. Bickel Elementary School Morningside Elementary School Staff 1/11/2017 3:40 p.m. Morningside Elementary School Magic Valley High School Staff 1/12/2017 7:40 a.m. Magic Valley High School Bridge Academy Staff 1/12/2017 2:40 p.m. Bridge Academy Lincoln Elementary School Staff 1/16/2017 3:45 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School
MVHS Governement Students 1/17/2017 10 a.m. MVHS
Sawtooth Elementary School Staff 1/17/2017 3:30 p.m. Sawtooth Elementary School Times-News Editorial Board 1/18/2017 2 p.m. Times-News Perrine Elementary School Staff 1/19/2017 7:45 a.m. Perrine Elementary School Staff
Retired Teachers 1/19/2017 12 p.m. District Office Board Room
O'Leary Middle School Staff 1/19/2017 2:50 p.m. O'Leary Middle School Rock Creek Elementary School Staff 1/23/2017 7:30 a.m. Rock Creek Elementary School Robert Stuart Middle School Staff 1/23/2017 2:50 p.m. Robert Stuart Middle School
TFHS Leadership Students 1/24/2017 12:30 p.m. TFHS
CRHS Leadership Students 1/24/2017 10:45 a.m. CRHS Blue Lakes Rotary 1/24/2017 7 a.m. Fairfield Inn and Suites School Board 1/25/2017 5 p.m. Canyon Ridge High School
Twin Falls High School Staff 1/26/2017 7:30 a.m. Twin Falls High School Oregon Trail Elementary Staff 2/1/2017 7:30 a.m. Oregon Trail Elementary School Twin Falls Rotary 2/1/2017 12 p.m. Turf Club
Harrison Elementary School Staff 2/2/2017 7:40 a.m. Harrison Elementary School
Canyon Ridge High School Staff 2/3/2017 7:30 a.m. Canyon Ridge High School Moose Lodge 2/7/2017 7 p.m. Moose Lodge 835 Falls Ave. Twin Falls Lions Club 2/8/2017 12 p.m. Idaho Pizza
Education Foundation 2/14/2017 12 p.m. Hub International Insurance
Kiwanis 2/16/2017 12 p.m. Turf Club PTA/O Presidents 2/16/2017 9:30 a.m. District Office Board Room
Draft #6 w/add H.S. registration day and K off in Spring/Sept 1st clarification- add Fall conference day, balanced 3/4th quarters
TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #411
2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
DRAFT DRAFT
Facilities Update 1/09/17
South Hills Middle School: Work continues inside the warm building! Sheetrock, painting, and mechanical/electrical work are the major focus as we near the final stages of the project. Construction remains on time and on budget and is projected to be completed in May. Furniture will be installed in June allowing staff to move into the building in early July. This is very similar to the schedule used at Rock Creek Elementary. LT Erickson is currently working with Ryan Ellsworth on the effort to purchase all of the other needed supplies including athletic equipment, science materials, art supplies, etc. Magic Valley High School: Hummel will be meeting this month with the staff at MVHS to complete a long range master plan for the building. From here, we will complete as much of the plan as possible with our given budget. The priority right now is to add cafeteria/meeting and classroom space. There may be some reconfiguration of other spaces within the school as well in order to make it more functional while maximizing the available SQF. Storage Facility: Starr is currently working through a cost estimate for the building. This project will need to be phased due to cost. The priority right now is creating space for the dry food storage currently in the back of MVHS. Beyond this would be the addition of cooler and freezer space and eventually space for general receiving. The initial structure is likely to be fairly simple with bathrooms and other elements added down the road as fund become available. Our goal is to ensure the building is set up for expansion down the road. Pipe breakage at Rock Creek Elementary: during the winter break a heating unit malfunctioned allowing outside air to be vented directly into one of the large mechanical rooms. The temperature in the room dropped well below freezing and several pipes froze and burst leading to water damage. Our maintenance staff and ESI were on scene very quickly and by the time school started back up everything was cleaned up and repaired. Measures are now being put in place to ensure a future event such as this doesn’t happen again. Kudos to our maintenance staff and ESI for their quick response. Bond Budget: Remaining contingency-$420,000. This number is subject to change as there are still some outstanding items at South Hills Middle School. As all of the projects finish, a final amount of additional funds will be known. At this time it is important to protect these funds until all of the projects are complete and final billing has occurred.
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201 Main Ave. W. | Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 733-6900 | www.tfsd.org
Twin Falls School District #411
An invitation to apply for:SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Twin Falls SD
Twin Falls School District No. 411 in Twin Falls, IdahoIdaho’s 8th Largest District
Canyon Ridge HS
Pillar Falls Elementary
Twin Falls HS
Robert Stuart MS
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE:Elementary Schools• Bickel • Harrison Developmental Preschool • Harrison • I.B. Perrine • Lincoln • Morningside • Oregon Trail • Pillar Falls • Rock Creek • Sawtooth
Middle Schools: • Bridge Academy • O’Leary • Robert Stuart • South Hills (opening in Fall 2017)
High Schools:• Canyon Ridge • Magic Valley • Twin Falls
STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
9,333
FY16 BUDGET:
$77.5 million
SCHOOL BUILDINGS:
TEACHERS & STAFF:
525 Teachers, 1057 Staff
SALARY & CONTRACT:
The Board of Trustees is prepared to offer up to a three-year contract, a salary range of $113,000 - $134,000, and benefi ts package. Salary depends on experience.
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE
To inspire, lead, and guide members of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services team in setting and achieving the highest standards, so that each student enrolled in the district may be provided with a valuable, meaningful, and rewarding education. Further, to oversee and administer the use of all district facilities, property, and funds with effi ciency and an awareness of and concern for their impact upon each student’s education.
Harrison Elementary
Oregon Trail Elementary
DISTRICT PROFILE:The Twin Falls School District is Idaho’s 8th largest school district and is in the Magic Valley area of the State. High quality teachers, administrators, and board members as well as high achieving students are the strength of our district. • Mission: The Twin Falls School District will be the “district of choice” in Idaho for both students and employees.• Vision: Provide a quality education necessary for students to be successful in life.
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Here are a few of the many accomplishments our schools, teachers, staff, and students have received: • TFSD schools continue to win grants that provide additional funding for student programs. • Bickel Elementary School celebrated its 110th anniversary. • TFSD was third among the ten largest districts in Idaho for SAT scores. • Twin Falls High School graduated 94% of the 2016 cohort. • 183 Canyon Ridge High School graduates of the Class of 2016 were accepted to the postsecondary institutions of their choice. • Kindergarten through 3rd grade at Morningside Elementary School were above 80% profi cient on the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI).
COMMUNITY PROFILE:Located in the Magic Valley, Twin Falls is growing rapidly and has a population of nearly 50,000 residents. It is the 8th largest city in Idaho. Residents enjoy low cost of living, the College of Southern Idaho, and easy access to outdoor recreation. There is always an adventure nearby such as river rafting, fi shing, mountain biking, BASE jumping, as well as enjoying the beautiful surroundings like the Snake River Canyon, Shoshone Falls, and Perrine Bridge. While many companies call Twin Falls “home”, Chobani Yogurt Company, the world’s largest yogurt manufacturing plant, made Twin Falls its home in 2012. Most recently, another well-known brand, Clif Bar & Company, built a state-of-the-art bakery in Twin Falls.
O’Leary MS
Perrine Elementary
Perrine Bridge
APPLICATION PROCESS:Interested candidates should submit application packet to:
Complete application packet must include the following items:
• Application form available at www.idsba.org.
• A letter stating personal qualifi cations, educational philosophy, experience, and reasons for interest in the position.
• A current resume.
• College/university placement papers and academic transcript, including degrees.
• Three to fi ve current letters of recommendation.
• Verifi cation that the candidate holds, or will be qualifi ed to hold, an Idaho license as a Superintendent.
Mail:Idaho School Boards AssociationPO Box 9797Boise, ID 83707-4797 (or) email application packet to: [email protected]
If you have questions, please contact Misty Swanson at the ISBA Offi ce: [email protected] or (208) 854-1476.
February 10, 2017Application Deadline by 5:00 pm MT February 18, 2017Applications ReviewedSemi-Finalists Selected March 18, 2017Semi-Finalist InterviewsMarch 18, 2017Finalists AnnouncedMarch 31, 2017Finalist InterviewsMarch 31, 2017 @ 7:00 pmCommunity Meet & GreetApril 3, 2017Superintendent AnnouncedJuly 1, 2017Starting Date
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QUALIFICATIONS:Twin Falls School District seeks a dynamic, energetic individual to assume the leadership of the district. The following qualifi cations are required:
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Idaho• Masters degree required. A Doctorate and/or experience as Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in a district of 3000 or more students is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years in education is preferred involving both elementary and secondary levels, and/or including central offi ce or other administrative experience• Successful experience in leadership roles• Knowledgeable in curriculum and instruction• Knowledgeable in pertinent federal and state laws• Technologically competent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The key responsibilities of the Superintendent include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with the Board of Trustees to provide leadership in all areas of curriculum and instruction, assessment, professional development, and data analysis• Have strong organizational and management skills• Skill in effective communication; i.e. speaking, writing, and listening• Skill and experience in budgeting and school fi nance• Understand the importance of accountability for and by staff, parents, students, and patrons• Skill in working with diverse ethnic and cultural groups• Understand the importance of the role of technology in the district• Inspire trust, transparency, and open leadership• Foster a positive working environment
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TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT: CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM #301
300 NORTH COLLEGE ROAD TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
January 25, 2017 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Dinner Served
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of the Agenda
III. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience
IV. Consent Calendar
V. Teachers to repo · (20 Minutes)
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ration Update (15 Minutes)
XI. earch Update (10 Minutes)
XII. Items n the Hill set for February 20 & 21, 2017 in Boise
XIII. Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsections (b)
XIII. Adjournment
Motion to go into executive session:
I move that after a five minute break the Board retire into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) subsection (b); (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public employee, staff member or individual agent.
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