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Board of Trustees
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2005
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 p.m.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Ernest Jensen, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent
Jared Fuhriman George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Sharon Parry Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Jerry Shively Guy Wangsgard, Business
Jerry Wixom Jane Bowman, Secretary
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
EMMISARY OF EXCELLENCE
Trina Caudle, Vice Principal of Skyline, introduced Jorge Penagos, Ell Tutor at Skyline. Mrs. Caudle
expressed appreciation for Jorge, “He goes above and beyond the role of ELL/migrant tutor, co-teaching
with the instructor Austin Robertson and participating in a professional learning team aimed at improving
school climate. I can go on and on and on.” Mr. Jerry Shively commended Mr. Penagos and awarded him
the Emissary of Excellence Award.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Randy Hurley, Principal of Idaho Falls High School, introduced Martha Wentzel, advisor/instructor of the
color guard. Mr. Hurley expressed appreciation for all the extra jobs she has learned, taught and organized.
“Martha is very enthusiastic and highly organized. She has the ability to motivate students and build a
program,” said Dave Burger, band instructor. She has made a huge contribution to Idaho Falls High
School. Sharon Parry commended Mrs. Wentzel and awarded her the Volunteer of the Month Award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written. Motion
passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Karla LaOrange presented the matching fund request for Jumpstart Advanced Kindergarten program and
Dr. Seuss Books for Linden Park in the amount of $530.78.
Lisa Sherick, Principal and Shawna Lacey, PTO President at Temple View presented matching fund
request for Playground Equipment in the amount of $7,288.00.
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve matching funds as proposed.
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda consisting of
Board Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2004, payment of claims, and the following staff actions:
Resignation Jacqueline Donnigan, Elementary Teacher on Sick Leave
Resignation Paula Dean, Math Teacher at Gale Jr. High
The Superintendent’s contract to be renewed beginning July 1, 2005 to continue through June 1, 2008.
Motion passed.
Board Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2005
Page Two
REPORTS
Student Reports
Andy Benson, Idaho Falls High School reported a successful Christmas week of activities. The athletic
teams are doing very well. A raffle for Austin Burke raised $300.00. Multi Cultural activities will
commence next week. History Club raised funds for the Tsunami relief.
Melanie Falls, Skyline High School reported sports teams were underway. Key Club helped Mallory
House, letters to Santa and drive by shoveling. Spirit Club had a dance for all local high schools with
profits going to the Tsunami effort. Diversity week begins next week with fund collected from I.F. and
Skyline to provide a special Guest Speaker. Jared Fuhriman expressed appreciation for the efforts to bring
both schools together.
Patrons – none
IFEA – Gene Lund, IFEA President, presented a teacher survey to trustees.
Education Foundation
Rebecca Casper, Education Foundation President, presented an overview of the activities of the Foundation
Board. Meetings were scheduled with principals, school staff meetings and Estate Planning Council. The
Estate Planning Council publication is due out in February, and will include a notice about the Education
Foundation. Employees were encouraged to sign up for payroll deductions. Alumni mailing was
successful and another mailing is planned at a later date. A joint meeting with District 93 is scheduled for
March. In April strategic planning will resume and a formal invitation to the Board was extended. Mrs.
Casper expressed appreciation to the Board for the resources offered the Education Foundation by Mr. Guy
Wangsgard, Jane Bowman and Rebecca Pyper. Mrs. Casper expressed concerns that the leadership of the
Education Foundation Board needs volunteers and asked the Board for recommendations.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Murdoch introduced Craig Ashton and Shelly Smede who made a presentation on Plato Learning
Software. Appreciation was expressed to Camille Wood for her help with bringing the software on line.
Plato is available and training has begun for those interested.
PROPOSALS
Policy Revisions: (Second Reading)
Policy 1003.4.C.3
Policy 107.6
ACTION ITEMS
Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to accept the Bid for the IFHS Bleachers from
the Montana School Equipment Co. in the amount of $68,113. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to move to executive session. Motion
passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.