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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
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
Chairman Lisa Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session. Trustee Lent made a motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345 (1) (b)
Personnel and (c) Negotiations. A roll call vote was taken:
Lisa Burtenshaw – yes
Dave Lent – yes
Larry Haws – yes
Deidre Warden - excused
Bryan Zollinger – N/A (arrived shortly afterwards)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, §67-2345 (1) (b)
Personnel, (c) Negotiations.
Trustee Lent made a motion to return to Open Session. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0
nays.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Dave Lent, Vice Chair Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Larry Haws, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community
Bryan Zollinger, Trustee Engagement Coordinator
Jennifer Jackson, Curriculum Coordinator
Deidre Warden, Excused Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chairman Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 12:23 p.m. and led the Pledge in Allegiance.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Lent made a motion to amend the agenda to add item b. Payment of Claims under the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried
4 ayes, 0 nays.
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WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Training
Trustee Zollinger provided a handout and reviewed the Idaho School Board Association
recommendations for Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees and Superintendents. A discussion
was held.
ii.Committee Reports – no reports.
iii.Other Items
ISBA Day on the Hill Debrief
Chairman Burtenshaw led a discussion regarding their visit with Idaho Legislators for the
ISBA Day on the Hill. Trustee Haws shared that he really enjoyed the meeting with
Senator Bart Davis and said he felt the lines of communication were much better this year.
Chairman Burtenshaw stated everything seemed more calm this time and there seemed to
be a unified front set by key education groups.
Calendar Items:
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March 20 - Theresa Bunker Learning Walk at 10:15 a.m.
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April 2 - Post-Legislative Tour at EITC starting at 8:15 a.m.
b.Construction Updates – Mike Clements, Chief Operations Officer, Bateman-Hall
Mike provided documentation and reviewed the Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Construction Progress
Reports for February 2014 including change orders, schedule updates, potential issues and impacts and an
overall bond budget summary. Mike reviewed the Erickson demolition is scheduled to begin as soon as the
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modular classroom has been moved. Demolition for Ethel Boyes is currently set for April 1. Edgemont and
Longfellow construction projects are both on schedule and going well. Bunker and Skyline remodeling projects
are schedule to begin this summer. A discussion was held regarding the need to secure the old Erickson
building better until it can be taken down.
c.Strategic Planning Discussion
Superintendent Boland provided handouts and reviewed House Bill 521 which will require all districts to have
in place a strategic plan that focuses on improving student performance. This coming year the deadline for
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submitting the plan is September 1 and in subsequent years it will be due by August 1. The superintendent
stated there are a lot of different pieces that will need to be addressed as we put the plan together such as
the district goals, standards for superintendent and teacher evaluations, high school accreditation standards
and public participation. The superintendent would like to look at preparing a fairly detailed one year plan
and a not so detailed three to five year plan. A discussion was held regarding the timeline for developing the
strategic plan along with the FY15 budget and negotiations.
d.Student Achievement Data Review (Star Enterprise, LDC, Clearinghouse)
Superintendent Boland provided and reviewed a packet of assessment data he shared with the Board.
Curriculum Coordinator Jennifer Jackson shared handouts and a PowerPoint reviewing the Literacy Design
Collaborative, or LDC, and how it is used with the frameworks and literacy standards to formally assess and
inform instruction. Teachers then use the information during collaboration time which has been very helpful.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Zollinger Haws provided the
second. A brief discussion was held regarding costs and chaperones. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved included:
Student Travel: Skyline High School
Business Professionals of America
BPA National Competition
Indianapolis, IN
April 29- May 2, 2014
Compass Academy
Business Professionals of America
BPA National Competition
Indianapolis, IN
April 30 – May 4, 2014
Payment of Claims: $31,658.75 BHM & Associates, Inc.
ACTION ITEMS
a.Approve/Reject Discontinuation of Driver’s Education Program
Superintendent Boland reviewed that it is difficult to find certified instructors to teach the class and declining
enrollment it is the recommendation of the administration to discontinue the program. The district has
already had to cancel the spring session because no instructors are available and the private providers need
time to ramp up their services before summer arrives.
Trustee Lent made a motion to discontinue the Driver’s Education Program. Trustee Haws provided the
second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Approve Compass Academy Emergency School Closure on Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Superintendent Boland stated that with no heat in the building due to mechanical failures he had elected to
close school at Compass Academy that day. The issues were resolved and school resumed the following day.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve the Compass Academy emergency school closure on Tuesday,
March 11, 2014. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
c.Grant Contractors Bid Bond Relief for Skyline Remodel Bid per Idaho Code 54-1904B
Superintendent Boland reviewed that there were two individuals, Davis Electric and Idaho Interiors, who
submitted letters for bid bond relief with respect to the Skyline remodel. It is the recommendation of the
administration to grant the bid bond relief as requested. Mike Clements added both had provided back-up
information that meets the statutes.
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Trustee Haws made a motion to grant the contractors bid bond relief for the Skyline remodel bid per Idaho
Code 54-1904B. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
d.Award Bid Package for Skyline High School Remodel
Mike Clements provided documentation and reviewed the Skyline Bid Package. Mike stated he felt really good
about the bids and that all of the contractor’s license reports came back good. A discussion was held regarding
the Base bid and Alternates 1 – 4.
Trustee Lent made a motion to approve the Skyline Remodel Base Bid and Alternate 1 as per the
recommendation and to reject Alternates #2, #3 & #4 as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second.
Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Lent provided the second.
Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
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