HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_04_03 Board MinutesIdaho Falls School District #91
Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2001
OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance: Superintendent Dale Manning led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adopt the consent agenda
with the exception of information item II-B -Payment of Claims. Motion passed. A phone
poll will be conducted on Apri16 to approve the payment of claims far March.
REPORTS
There were no patron reports.
IFEA Report: IFEA President Mary Farner asked the Board of Trustees to reconsider the
changes to Board Policy Section 700 -Negotiations. She also asked that the Board
reconsider putting all negotiation language into Section 202.1: Superintendent's
Responsibilities. She did not feel it was appropriate for the superintendent to be the
Board's spokesman for negotiations.
IFEA Member Trudy Griebenow expressed concern regarding Letters of Intent. She noted
that the decision not to send letters of intent to certified staff was in violation of the
Negotiated Master Contract. She also noted that the IFEA had not had the opportunity to
provide input regarding the changes to Section 700 of Board Policy.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning explained that the District was
complying with State Law regarding letters of intent. He noted that providing certified
staff with the contracts for the 200102 school year, instead of letters of intent, was in
compliance with state law and not an attempt to violate the Negotiated Master Contract.
A meeting may be scheduled with the IFEA to clarify this issue.
Microsoft Office has given the district permission to allow certified staff to use educational
software outside of the school setting. A letter will be sent to all certified staff regarding
this issue.
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Fage Two -Business Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2001
Board Policy 310 will be revised to allow district employees to take portable and/or lap top
computers home. The employee will be responsible for the liability of the computer in case
of damage or loss. A copy of the revised policy will he presented to the Board of Trustees
for a first reading.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Board Policy Section 700 - Negotiations (2"d Reading): Proposed changes to Section 700 of
Board policy were noted and felt to be appropriate. It was also felt that the language in
Paragraph 202.1: Superintendent's Responsibilities followed the intent of the Board. This
policy will be presented for a third reading at the Apri124 Board meeting.
Board Policy Para~ragh 402,3: Video Surveillance - (2"d Reading): Changes to this new
policy Pram the first reading were reviewed. The policy will be presented for a third
reading at the April 24 Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Matching Fund Request -Linden Park Elementary School: Principal Karla LaGrange
introduced representatives from Linden Park's Student Council who presented the request
for matching funds in an amount not to exceed $2,058.75 far the purchase of a Marquee for
the school. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the
request. Motian passed. Total amount of matching funds awarded as of this date:
$29,378.44.
Resolution Callintr far the Annual Trustee Election -Zone IV: It was moved by Ernest
Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the following resolution: Motion passed.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 33-503 6A, IAAHO CODE, as amended, the Board
of Trustees of Idaho Falls School District No. 91 shall cause to be conducted its Annual
Trustee Election on the 3rd Tuesday in May for the purpose of electing a trustee for Trustee
Zone 4.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of Idaho Falls School District
#91, Bonneville County, Idaho, as follows:
Section 1. That on said date the polls shall be opened between the hours of 12 Naon and
8:00 P.M.
Section 2: That said election shall be held as specified in Notice of Election, attached
herein.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adjourn the Business
meeting. Time: 12:34 P.M. Motian passed.