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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. • 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.