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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91
Board Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2001 -11:00 A.M.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Chairman Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to adopt the agenda with no
changes. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the Consent Agenda
which included the minutes of the January 30 Board meeting and the Payment of Claims.
Motion passed.
REPORTS
Ip'EA President Mary 1~arner reported that 110 people were involved in Joint Study Coixamittees
regarding educational issues. All committees have met at least once. The IEA is using this
effort as a model throughout the state.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ISSUES
Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow presented information regarding the Supplemental Levy.
The levy represents 12% of the District's operating revenue and has been in place far 24 years.
This levy gives District 91 an edge in hiring and retaining high quality staff. Chairman Alan
Reed declared that the Board will take action regarding the date and amount of the levy at the
February 2'7 Board meeting.
Superintendent Manning noted that public and legislative sentiment to reduce taxes must be kept
in mind when reviewing the supplemental levy.
ACTION ITEMS
Graduation Policy Revision - b03.0 (final reading): It was moved by Jerry Wixom and
seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the revised Graduation policy with clarification regarding the
TAP requirement. Motion passed.
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Matching Fund Requests:
Westside Principal Vince Howard requested funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the
purchase of 22 iMAC computers to update the computer lab. The existing computers will be put
to good use. Trustee Robert Collette preferred that the District pay 100% of the costs for
computer equipment rather than have patrons pick up the difference through matching Funds.
Superintendent Manning noted that matching funds enable every school to go beyond the
standard that the district can afford to provide.
Skyline Principal George Boland requested matching funds in an amount not to exceed $773.60
for the purchase of softball equipment.
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve both requests.
Motion passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded as of this date: $15,352.12
Travel Requests:
IFHS Girls' Softball Team: Coach Mike Durrant requested that the IFHS Girls' Softball team
be allowed to travel to Las Vegas, NV April 9-11 to participate in a tournament. This travel will
not be funded from the softball program.
Mr. Durrant suggested that permanent poles be placed at Tautphaus Park. Both IFHS and
Skyline softball teams practice at this location and have to transport portable equipment.
Superintendent Manning asked Mr. Durrant to submit his plan in writing for administrative
review.
PACE Travel: Karla LaGrange reported that PACE students have been invited to go to Boise to
present a drama program at a luncheon for the Legislature Ladies on Thursday, February 22.
The students will be accompanied by a PACE facilitator and several parents. Mrs. Lagrange
requested approval for this travel and support from the District for transportation costs.
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve both requests as
presented. Mahon passed.
Executive Session It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to enter into
Executive Session to review a personnel matter. 5.67-2345(b), Idaho Code. Motion passed.
Time: 11:36 AM
The Executive Session commenced at 11:45 A.M.
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Return to Open Meeting: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to
return to open meeting. Motion passed.
Personnel Action: It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Robert Collette to deny
the appeal submitted by Teacher `A' - 2000-01, and adopt the resolution made by the
Superintendent regarding a Level IV Grievance. A poll of the Board of Trustees resulted
in the following vote:
Alan Reed voted in favor of the motion.
Robert Collette voted in favor of the motion.
Ernest Jensen voted in favor of the motion.
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted no.
The District's legal counsel will prepare a letter of notification regarding this action.
ADJOURNMENT
,~ It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting.
`"`'~ ~' Time: 12:12 P.M. Motion passed.