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Regular Meeting Agenda: 6:00 pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Fremont County School District Number One
Board of Trustees
863 Sweetwater Street
1. General Business
Subject A. Call to Order
Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject C. Student Representative Introductions
Subject D. Additional Agenda Items
Subject E. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Scott Jensen, second by Taylor Jacobs.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teresa Nirider, Kathy Hitt, Jared Kail, Scott Jensen, Taylor Jacobs
Subject F. Approve Minutes - December 14, 2021
Motion by Scott Jensen, second by Taylor Jacobs.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Teresa Nirider, Kathy Hitt, Jared Kail, Scott Jensen, Taylor Jacobs
Subject G. Recognitions
6:04: None
Subject H. Public Comment
6:08: Missy White: More activity bus drivers are needed so that teams can be bigger.
6:12: Jennifer Butler: Activity bus drivers cannot have any children on the bus who are not actively participating in the bus. She would like to be able to drive a bus but needs to be able to have her elementary age children on the bus.
2. Programs-Reports-Presentations
Subject A. Board Member Reports
6:14: Nothing from Theresa Nirider. or Kathy Hitt.
6:15: Student representative: vending machine drinks are outdated.
6:15: Jarod Kail legislative luncheon last week –cuts are coming, even though the lawmakers managed to escape them last week. Senator Kail said that we lost 300 people; if our average daily enrollment is down, cuts will be imminent.
6:17: Taylor reiterated that the cuts are going to be substantial; both groups want budget cuts.
Subject D. Pathfinder science/math collaboration
6:18: [This agenda item was presented out of order, before the superintendent’s report.] Mr. Hartpence, the science/math teacher at Pathfinder, and Mrs. Wall, Pathfinder Principal, facilitated the presentation of students explaining their work in the course.
6:20: Mrs. Jones' art classes’ work is on display in the district office; it will be up for another week.
6:25: Pathfinder Integrated Science and Math presentation explained why the integrated class was an approach that allowed students to retain the information and subsequently do well at the state level science fair.
6:33: Taylor says the students are articulate and that she appreciates their explanations.
6:33: Jarod asked about class scheduling and added kudos.
6:35: Dr. Barker reviewed the names of the Pathfinder students who placed at the science fair.
Subject C. Instructional Facilitators
6:36: [This agenda item was presented out of order, before the superintendent’s report.] Board watches a video created by instructional coaches.
6:40 Kathy Hitt: Is this still funded through the state model? Dr. Barker: Yes. Kathy Hitt: When the legislature thinks about cutting, we need to fight to keep this funding in the model. Scott Jenson: It is not funded in full; it’s funded at 60%, currently. Jared Kail: How do coaches divide their time? Jenn O’Connor explained that the coaching is for ICTs and ideal for the PLC model. Deirdre Meyer: Jenn O’Connor brough this model and we know it is another piece of measurement to enable student learning. Taylor Jacobs: What does a day in this position look like? Coach: It varies on the day.
Subject B. Superintendent's Report
6:49: Dave Board Report 18 January 2022.pdf (59 KB)
Recognitions at the middle school
Attendance: Compared to the two weeks before break
2 weeks prior to break: 88.8%
1 week prior to break: 87%
First week after break: 88.4%
This week: 88.9%
Last year at this time we had about 92% attendance.
A truancy bill is coming out of the legislative session.
SF32: Reading assessment and intervention, trying to incorporate dyslexia screening into the state statute. We will need to keep an eye on this.
3. *Consent Agenda
Subject A. Approve Expenditures/Pre-Approve Utilities and Financial Rpt
Subject B. Reporting of Home School Students & Curriculum
Subject C. Approval of Surplus/Disposable Property
Subject D. Stipulated Expulsion Agreement
4. Action Items
Subject A. Personnel Actions
7:03 Motion proposed by Jarod Kail; it unanimously carries.
Subject B. Approve 22-23 FCSD #1 school calendar
7:04: 22-23 DRAFT calendar 1-Aug Mon start.xlsx - 2021-22 #1.pdf (98 KB), 22-23 DRAFT calendar 2 - holiday break change.xlsx - 2021-22 #2.pdf (100 KB), 22-23 DRAFT calendar 3 - Sept. start.xlsx - 2021-22 #3.pdf (98 KB)
Results: Calendar survey 22-23a.pdf (49 KB); Calendar survey 22-23 Staff.pdf (49 KB); Calendar survey 22-23 Student.pdf (49 KB); Calendar survey 22-23 Parent.pdf (49 KB); Calendar survey 2022-23 comments.pdf (57 KB)
Dr. Barker recommends calendar option 1; according to the survey, it was close between draft 1 and 2 across all stakeholders.
The student representatives mentioned the missing assignments at the end of the semester could be due to the end of the term not coinciding with the winter break.
There are no financial differences between options 1 and 2. Kathy Hitt suggested there may be extra expenses with adopting option 3.
7: 15 Scott Jenson moves to vote to adopt option 1, Taylor Jacobs seconds. Motion carried unanimously.
Subject C. Administrator Contracts (skipped)
Subject D. Policy (2nd and final reading)
7:16: Motion to discuss by Scott Jenson, Taylor Jacobs seconds.
ING-R - Animals in the Schools - Therapy Dog Regulation
Mrs. Wall explained that Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Stanbury are getting their certification for their dogs and are in place to align with this policy.
Scott Jenson is concerned about the liability to be pushed onto the owners. What impact does this have on the district’s insurance if we accept liability? Dr. Barker says no.
All in favor; motion carried unanimously.
Subject E. Activity driver pay rate change
7:21: Travis Sweeney presents the proposal to change the Activity Driver pay rate to $25/hour. Currently, activity drivers start at $16.51/hr., but get increases based on years of experience. This would come out of general funds because it isn’t a local problem, and it didn’t emerge from Covid.
Kathy Hitt: If we are getting a cut from the state, should we agree to this? Travis says it won’t ‘make much of an impact.
Travis Sweeney: This is currently impacting indoor track and the nordic teams most acutely.
Taylor Jacobs: How many positions? Travis: “4-10, the more the merrier.”
Scott Jenson moves to adopt; Taylor Jacobs seconds; all in favor; motion carried unanimously.
Subject F. Early Resignation Stipend
7:33 Dr: Barker, we do this every year, and it’s a good incentive that helps all parties involved. It’s also helpful with budget cuts on the horizon.
Jarod Kail: This is purely about timing and not encouraging people to resign? Dr. Barker: Yes.
Teresa Nirider: How much? Dr. Barker: $1000.
Taylor Jacobs questions the sum. Could we lower it?
Teresa Nirider: We’re spending a lot of money. As a school board, we know our funding is on the table, we need to start taking a closer look at $1000 here, $1000 there. She’s not in favor.
Scott Jenson moves to accept it; motion dies.
5. Discussion Items
Subject A. Policy (1st reading)
7:41: 1) EEAD - delete this policy (redundant) - Student Transportation for Activity Trips
2) JFCD - Student Transportation for Activity Trips
3) CHE - Adminstrator Authorization During Absence of the Superintendent
Subject B. Job Descriptions (1st reading)
8:15: Presented by Dr. Barker
Subject C. Update regarding in-house day reporting for students
8:18: Dr Barker: Alcohol is 10 day suspension +10; drug violations are a 10 day suspension +20
Dr: Barker: We want to start advertising for a position for this so we can keep these sorts of infractions in-house rather than sending students to the day reporting school. Other schools keep this stuff in-district and therefore don’t use the day reporting school as much as other neighboring districts.
Subject D. Retreat Agenda
8:22: Jarod Kail was supposed to create something but didn’t, so Dr. Barker offered suggestions.
6. Executive Session
Subject A. Executive Session - 16-4-405(a)(ii) - matters related to employment of personnel
7. Administrative Details/Reminders/Future Plans
Subject A. February 1, Board meeting @ 6:00 pm
Subject B. February 15, Board meeting @ 6:00 pm
Subject C. February 20-21, WSBA Legislative Forum @ Cheyenne
8. Adjournment
Subject A. *Consent Items Disclaimer
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