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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 12:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Present from D91 Board of Trustees: Present from D91 Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman Superintendent George Boland
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair Trina Caudle, Assistant Superintendent, Acting Superintendent
Larry Haws, Clerk Lisa Sherick, Assistant Superintendent
Brian Hillman, Trustee Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement & School Improvement
Deidre Warden, Treasurer Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications & Community
Engagement
Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chairman Lent called the meeting to order at 12:07 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kevin Klingler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Larry Haws provided the second.
Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays (Trustees Hillman and Warden arrived shortly afterwards.)
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Policy Review
Trustee Larry Haws reviewed Board Policy Section 410.0 - Retirement of Facilities. Chairman Lent stated
that going forward our newest board member Brian Hillman will be reviewing the Idaho School Board
Association’s 10-minute trainers during the in-service portion of the monthly work sessions. Chairman
Lent thanked Trustee Haws for providing the policy reviews during this past year.
ii.Committee Reports
Trustees Lisa Burtenshaw and Brian Hillman recently met with the administration regarding updates for
curriculum. Math curriculum is the focus of the district this year along with preparing for implementation
of the Common Core. Jennifer Jackson, Curriculum Coordinator, also provided a presentation and updates
regarding the blended learning pilots.
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iii.ISBA Conference Report
Trustee Burtenshaw reported that the resolution for extending the professional development time for
teachers was voted down at the Idaho School Board Association’s Annual Conference. Chairman Lent
added that he appreciated the Boards help in presenting the workshop about our district’s journey over
the past few years and felt it was well received.
iv.Other Items
Trustee Burtenshaw shared that she spent the morning with Representative Dell Raybould, his wife and
newly elected State Representative Wendy Horman on a tour of Compass Academy. Mr. Raybould
seemed to be very excited about the program and asked why all of our schools are not doing this. Trustee
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Burtenshaw explained that we are working to implement 21 Century skills and critical thinking across the
district and have included some blended learning courses at the traditional high schools. A discussion was
held.
IFEA President Mitzi Ellingson after being acknowledged by Chairman Lent asked to share a few
comments regarding input from teachers, about Pay for Performance outcomes, during the board
meeting on November 13, 2012.
b.Construction Updates – Mike Clements, Bateman-Hall
Mike provided and reviewed the Progress Construction Report for November 2012. Mike stated that the lockers
for Idaho Falls High School are scheduled to be delivered this week, the plan is to have them work after school
hours and weekends to get them installed as soon as possible. Mike also provided and reviewed the Ethel Boyes
Contractor Bid Summary Rebid for packages #13, #16 and #19. A discussion was held.
ACTION ITEM
a.Approve Rebid Summary for Ethel Boyes Construction Project
Trustee Deidre Warden made a motion to accept the Rebid Summary for Ethel Boyes including approval for
Creechley Tile in the amount of $60,000.00, Northwest Elevator for $68,966.00 and SBI Contracting for
$146,500.00. Trustee Brian Hillman provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Teacher to New: Dusty Johnson, Communications - Compass Academy
Trustee Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to approve the Teacher to New application for Dusty Johnson. Trustee
Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c.Pay for Performance Resolution
Superintendent Boland read the proposed resolution he prepared to help address the inequity of the State’s Pay
for Performance distribution. A discussion was held.
Trustee Burtenshaw made a motion to accept the Pay for Performance Resolution as presented. Trustee Haws
provided the second. A discussion was held. Trustee Burtenshaw commended Superintendent Boland for coming
up with such a fabulous idea and stated the district is very lucky to have a leader that is so thoughtful in his work.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Haws made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.
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