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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
October 27, 2011
11:30 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345 (1) (b), Student Hearing.
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Jerry Wixom, Treasurer Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Larry Haws, Trustee Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Deidre Warden, Clerk Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services
Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Dave Lent, Excused Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community
Engagement Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deidre Warden.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Larry Haw seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Policy Review
A policy review will be held at the next meeting.
ii.Committee Reports
No reports.
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b.New Tech Site Visit Report
Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services and Todd Brown,
Curriculum Coordinator shared information regarding their recent visit, to Columbus Signature Academy,
in Columbus Indiana, to see how the New Tech school system works.
c.New Sweden Process Review
Superintendent Boland shared that after two years the title to the New Sweden property has been
cleared. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to proceed with the process of disposing of the
property as allowed by statute. Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance, stated that according to Idaho
Code 33-601 the first step in the process would be to get an appraisal of the property and then the Board
would need to decide how to proceed.
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d.November 22 Board Meeting Schedule
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A discussion was held about the need to reschedule the November 22 work session to Tuesday,
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November 15. The 22 falls within the Thanksgiving Break, and with the Board possibly taking action on
the secondary school changes, it would not be the best time to hold that meeting. The Board agreed to
move the November work session up one week to Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at noon.
e.Review Dates for Board Training Session
As part of the Idaho School Board Association membership board members are entitled to extra training
provided by the ISBA. The Board would like to schedule a time to meet with the trainer on a Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday evening in January. Debbie Wilkie will contact the ISBA trainer to schedule a
date.
f.Board Policy, Section One – Vision/Mission Discussion
Superintendent Boland explained that in a joint meeting, with building administrators, the Board
reviewed Board Policy, Section One looking to add a vision statement, revising the current mission
statement and to establish some goals with regards to preparing students to be college and career ready.
The district will be submitting data to the college clearinghouse in order to get the percentage of District
91 graduates that pursue post-secondary education and the percentage of those completing it.
Superintendent Boland recommended the board policy committee meet to discuss the process of going
forward and specifically identifying the goals and objectives they would like to have included in the policy.
g.Proposed 2012 ISBA Resolutions & Bylaw Changes Discussion
Lisa Burtenshaw led a discussion regarding the proposed resolutions and wanted to get a sense of what
the other board members would like to do when they meet later this week at the ISBA Annual
Conference. The Board members agreed they would like to follow the recommendations of Karen
Echeverria, the current ISBA Executive Director.
ACTION ITEMS
a.Approve Revisions for the Alternate Graduation Mechanism
Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, reviewed that the modifications are necessary because of
some changes in State Board rules and new state standards. The district is also required to reevaluate and
submit the plan every five years.
Jerry Wixom made a motion to accept the revisions for the Alternate Graduation Mechanism as
presented. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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b.Bus Lift Bid Proposal
Dana Wood, Director of Operations, reviewed information regarding the proposed purchase of bus lifts to
make working under the buses safer for the mechanics. A discussion was held.
Larry Haws made a motion to accept the lowest bid, from Gray Manufacturing Co. for wireless portable
bus lifts for $34,772, as recommended. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
c.Wrestling Mat Bid Proposal
Superintendent Boland explained that the former business manager had started the process to dispose of
some old wrestling mats. Kerry Martin, Athletic Director, has asked to have more time to reevaluate the
situation since he was not involved in the current process. Carrie Smith, the current business manager,
explained that they are selling the old mats to help pay for the new mats and feel that the mats are could
generate a higher revenue based on new information.
Deidre Warden moved to temporally table the offering of the used wrestling mats until we are able to get
a better estimate of their condition, and due to a change in personnel, allow Kerry Martin, AD, to further
investigate this. Larry Haws seconded. Motion passed unanimously
d.Student 2011-2012B
Jerry Wixom moved to expel Student 2011-2012B through the end of the 2011-2012 school year. The
student may reapply for admission for the 2012-2013 school year. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
Jerry Wixom moved to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm.
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