HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_02_27 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DTSTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2001
7:30 P.M. -Good News School Program --Idaho Falls High School
The program included visits to several classrooms where teachers conducted mini-classes in their
subject area and choir students sang the National Anthern. Lee and Connie Brundage were
honored for their very active support of students, Idaho Falls High School and the District #91
school system.
Special Orders of the Day
Emissary of Excellence Judi Petersen, instructional aide and school lunch server at Temple View
Elementary School was honored for her service to the students by the Board of Trustees and
Principal Dave Schjeldahl.
The Board of Trustees honored Idaho Falls High School Math and Science teacher Suzanne
Wisner as Idaho's Presidential Award recipient for Math and Science. Mrs. Wisner will travel to
Washington DC on March b-10 to receive this national award
Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Robert Collette to adopt the agenda with no
changes. Motion passed.
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the minutes of the
February 13 Board meeting with one correction. Motion passed.
Matching Funds -February 13: Trustee Robert Collette preferred that the District pay 1.00%
of the costs for computer equipment rather than have patrons pick up the difference through
matching funds.
Reports
IFEA President Mary Farner reported on the following items:
• Commended Career Exploration and Scholastic Team teachers for the excellence
of their programs.
• Children's' Fund: This effort continues to be very successful in providing
benefits to needy children statewide.
• Various educational legislative issues were reviewed.
• March 2 is Read Across Idaho Day.
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February 27, 2001
IFHS Student Representative Matt Stevens reported that three Idaho Falls High School teachers
had been nominated for the Sylvan Teacher of the Year award. The Wrestling team placed third
at state and the Scholastic Team qualified for the State competition.
Skyline Student Representative Mark Cheney reported that the Scholastic team placed first at
District and will attend the State competition. In addition, Debate qualified three teams for State
competition and the Wrestling team placed 4t'' at State.
Trustee Ernest Jensen reported on the "Day on the Hill" meeting with area legislators and noted
that it was the most productive meeting related to educational legislation that he had
experienced.
Consent Agenda
Supulemental Levy: Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow reviewed the need to renew the
Supplemental Levy and noted that it is vital to the continued success of the district. Test scores
are up and district taxes are down almost 17°l0 over the past 6 years.
Budget Committee Chairman Ernest Jensen reported that the Committee had reviewed the levy
in depth and moved that a Supplemental Levy election be conducted on March 20, 2001. The
purpose of this election will be to renew the existing levy at the current amount of $5,850,000
per year for a period of two fiscal years. Polling places will include all elementary schools and
both Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools. Polls will open at Noon and close at $:00 P.M.
Trustee Sharon Parry seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Matching Faud Requests:
Edgemont Elementary School: PTO President Fam Farr requested matching funds in an
amount not to exceed $1,170.OS for the purchase of software for the Accelerated Reading and
Math programs.
Idaho Falls High School: Principal Randy Hurley requested matching funds in an amount not
to exceed $1,000 for the purchase of a Power Runner for the Physical Education department,
Skyline High School: Principal George Boland requested matching funds in an amount not to
exceed $193.21 for the purchase of a Buzzer System far the Skyline Scholastic team and an
amount not to exceed $2,000 for the purchase of two Power Runners for the Skyline Weight
Room.
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to approve all requests with a
correction. to the request from Skyline High School. Motion passed.
Total amount of Matching Funds approved to date: $19,715.38
Adjournment: It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Sharon Parry to
adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:45 P.M. Motion passed.