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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 12:00 NOON
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Dave Lent, Vice Chair Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Deidre Warden, Treasurer Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Larry Haws, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications &
Bryan Zollinger, Trustee Community Engagement
Kerry Martin, Athletic Director
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Board Chair, Lisa Burtenshaw, called the meeting to order at 12:04 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Bryan Zollinger.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5
ayes, 0 nays.
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Training
Trustee Deidre Warden provided handouts and reviewed the Idaho Code of Ethics for School Board
Members and Educational Acronyms and Abbreviations. A discussion was held.
ii.Committee Reports – no reports.
iii.Other Items
ISBA Region 6 Meeting Date
The ISBA Region 6 Fall Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., at
the Jefferson School District Administration Office in Rigby.
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ISBA Annual Convention Registration
The Idaho School Board Association’s Annual Convention will be held in Coeur d’Alene on
November 6-8. Board members will let Debbie Wilkie know if they are planning to attend so
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registration can be sent in prior to the October 1 deadline.
Schedule System Structures Committee Meeting
Assistant Superintendent Trina Caudle would like to meet with the System
Structures/Curriculum Committee in mid-October to review updates for the district’s principal
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and teacher evaluation procedures. A meeting was set for Monday, October 14 at 12:00
noon. Committee members Lisa Burtenshaw and Bryan Zollinger will make plans to attend.
Schedule Budget Committee FY2013 Audit Review Meeting
Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance, asked to schedule a meeting with Judy Brower,
Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, and the Board Budget Committee to review the FY2013 Audit
Report findings. A meeting was set for Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM. Committee
members Lisa Burtenshaw and Dave Lent will make plans to attend.
b.Construction Updates – Mike Clements, Chief Executive Officer, Bateman-Hall
Mike Clements reviewed September 2013 Construction Progress Reports, including change orders and potential
schedule impact issues. Mike stated that Compass is done other than a few odds and ends to finish up including
the sound batting recommended by the acoustical engineer. Superintendent Boland stated we knew something
would need to be done to fix the sound issue. Mike will get bids and bring them back for board approval. A
discussion was held regarding the playground grass, seeding or sod, and cafeteria tables for the new buildings.
c.Athletic Advisory Committee Report – Kerry Martin, District 91 Athletic Director
Kerry Martin reviewed the work of the Athletic Advisory Committee since last spring and provided minutes from
the September 16, 2013 meeting. Kerry stated the committee would like to make the following
recommendations for changes to the current policy:
BP 1012.2 Objective No. 7 – with the loss of District In-service days it will be hard for coaches
to meet for professional development and should be re-evaluated
BP 1012.4 Athletic Eligibility Item No. 1 – delete Item 1 and follow Rules and Regulations of the
Idaho High School Athletic Association
BP 1012.5 Athletic Advisory Committee – revise to read Athletic Director shall serve as Vice
Chair on the committee, electing a member of the committee to serve as the Chairperson
A discussion was held regarding the proposed recommendations and the chain of command when dealing with
parent or patron concerns involving athletics.
d.Financial Dashboard – Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Carrie Smith provided a budget status report and reviewed budget coding terms. Going forward the Board would
like to receive a General Fund Financial Dashboard in the monthly board packet and a verbal report quarterly to
help the Board stay up-to-date of the district’s financial status.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.Staff Actions
Trustee Warden made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Staff Actions as presented. Trustee Zollinger
provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
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ACTION ITEM
a.Approve/Reject Differential Pay Plan
Superintendent Boland reviewed that after a bill was passed in the last session legislation that created
Differential Pay Statue 33-1004J which provided $21 million for the implementation of that statute. The
superintendent stated after several meetings with principals a draft of the district’s plan was prepared that fit
with the PLC and LDC structures. Principals then took the proposal to their individual buildings on September 9,
2013 and modifications were made after receiving comments or concerns from teachers and certificated staff.
The Superintendent presented the final draft of the District’s Differential Pay Plan for board approval. A
discussion was held.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve the Differential Pay Plan as presented. Trustee Haws provided the
second. A discussion was held. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Approve/Reject P&L Pro Sound as a Sole Source Provider/Vendor for Bogen Communications, Inc. Products
Trustee Warden made a motion to approve P & L Pro Sound as a sole source provider/vendor for Bogen
Communications. Trustee Haws provided the second. A discussion was held. Motion 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c.Approve/Reject P &L Pro Sound as a District Vendor
Trustee Lent made a motion to reject P & L Pro Sound as a district vendor. Trustee Burtenshaw provided the
second. No further discussion. Motion failed 2 ayes, 3 nays.
Trustee Warden then made a motion to approve P & L Pro Sound as a district vendor. Trustee Haws provided
the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 2 nays.
Trustee Warden made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Lent provided the second. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
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