November 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

RISE CHARTER SCHOOL #562 

School Board Meeting Minutes 

November 27, 2023   -   6:30 PM 

203 Center Street West Kimberly, Idaho 83341 

 

Note: This meeting was rescheduled from its usual meeting date of the third Monday of the month, the 20th, to the 27th, or fourth Monday of the month due to Thanksgiving Break. Board meetings will resume meeting on the third Monday of each month unless otherwise posted.   

 

Executive Session - 6:00 PM 

Treasurer Clinger moved to enter Executive Session at 6:10 PM. Seconded by Vice Chairman Paulsen. The motion passed 4-0. 

Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1), the RISE Charter School Board met in executive session to discuss the following: 

(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; 

Treasurer Clinger moved to adjourn Executive Session at 6:45 PM. Board Director Jensen seconded. Motion passed 4-0. No action was taken within Executive Session. 

Regular Session – 6:30 PM 

 

Board Members in Attendance: 
Jonathan Butler – Chairman 
Steven Paulsen - Vice Chairman 
Lacee Clinger – Treasurer 
Dusti Jensen – Board Director 
Heidi Child – Executive Director 
Ailie Maclean– Board Clerk  

 

Board Members Absent: 
Jeff Burnett – Board Director 

 

Call to Order  

The Board of Directors of RISE Charter School #562, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho, met in its properly posted monthly meeting in RISE room 88 located at 203 Center Street West, Kimberly, Idaho on November 27, 2023. The regular session was called to order by Chairman Butler at 6:57 PM.  

 

The pledge of allegiance was recited at 6:38 PM.   

 

Approval of Agenda 

Treasurer Clinger moved to approve the agenda with an amendment to add Open Enrollment to discussion. Vice Chairman Paulsen seconded. Motion passed 4-0.  

 

Community Comments 

None 

 

Good News – Director Child 

  1. Dinner/Concert Fundraiser Report 
  1. Raised 579 dollars after expenses. The tables were all full and felt like it was a success and a testament of the support from families.  
  1. Veterans Day Assembly – 18 Family Members in Attendance 

 

In Consent Agenda 

  1. Routine Expenditures and Invoices – Marc Carignan 
  1. Petty Cash Verification  
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to postpone approving the consent agenda to December 18th, the next meeting. Treasurer Clinger seconded.  
    Motion passed 4-0. 

 

In Action Items 

  1. Approve 2022-2023 Financial Audit – Marc Carignan 
  1. Treasurer Clinger motioned to approve the 2022-2023 Financial Audit. Seconded by Board Director Jensen. Motion passed 4-0. 
  1. Confirm Director Burnett’s Seat for Another Term 
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen moved to postpone the confirmation until the next meeting wherein Board Director Burnett is present. Treasurer Clinger seconded. Passed 4-0.  
  1. Approve October 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes 
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to approve the October minutes. Treasurer Clinger seconded. Passed 4-0. 
  1. Policy 3270P Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks – Adopt KSD Version 
  1. Treasurer Clinger motioned to adopt KSD’s version of the Acceptable Use policy. Board Director Jensen seconded. Motion passed 4-0. 
  1. Policy 3330 Student Discipline – Annual Review 
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to approve the policy with an amendment striking out the language at the end stating that the policy will be provided in writing to all personnel and students at the beginning of the year. Seconded by Treasurer Clinger. Passed 4-0. 
  1. Approve Policy Drafts made in response to Bill H163, approved by legal 
  1. Policy 2140 Student and Family Privacy Rights  
  1. Policy 2425 Parental Rights 
  1. Policy 3545 Student Interviews, Interrogations, or Arrests 
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to approve the three policy drafts, with an amendment to the draft of P. 3545 to add “and/or sexual” under Parental Right to Know so that the policy reads,  
    “Parents and legal guardians will be notified in a timely manner either before or after their student is questioned by a law enforcement official, unless the student is a victim or suspected victim of physical and/or sexual child abuse.” 

Seconded by Treasurer Clinger. Approved 4-0.  

  1. Approve 2022-2023 Performance Criteria – Pending KSD Board Approval 
  1. Treasurer Clinger moved to approve the Performance Criteria for 2022-2023. Seconded by Vice Chairman Paulsen. Passed 4-0.  
  1. Christmas Bonuses 
  1. Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to approve 50-dollar Christmas bonuses for all staff. Treasurer Clinger seconded. Passed 4-0.  

 

Executive Director Report  

  1. Positive Culture -- Staff Shoutouts; Student Driven Fundraiser 
  1. Academic Excellence – Peer Observation Week; Feedback Cycle 
  1. Quality Management – Perfecting Behavior Matrix 
  1. Fiscal Responsibility – Dinner/Concert Fundraiser: Hot Dog Sales and Quilt Raffle; Enrollment 

 

Discussion 

  1. ISBA Convention Learning Outcomes 
  1. Board Members discussed and shared what they learned at the ISBA Convention. 
  1. Open Enrollment  
  1. The Board discussed when to hold open enrollment. The Board thought it should be added to the December agenda for formal approval of February-May.  
  1. Performance Criteria  
  1. Requested KSD Data 
  1. The Board reviewed the data provided by KSD and discussed the feasibility of adding enrollment criteria.  
  1. Thoughts on a 4 Day School Week  
  1. Board expressed opinions on a 4 day school week. Ms. Walker and Mrs. Belliston gave their input as well.  
  1. Board Assessment Handout Review 

 

Upcoming Events  

St. Nicholas Celebration: December 2nd 4:30 – 7:00 PM 

 

Adjournment 

Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM. Board Director Jensen seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.