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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_01_30 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 Business Meeting Minutes January 30, 2001 Executive Session: The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session at 7:00 P.M. to review Personnel items, 5.57-2345(b), IDAHO CODE Taylorview Junior High School Goad News School Program Principal Mike Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance The program focused on the benefits of the middle school philosophy and included information presented by students, parents, teachers and administrators. Mr. Marshall introduced the Volunteer of the Month, Kristin O'Keefe Klatt and commended her for the assistance she gives to students, staff and the school. The Board of Trustees presented Mrs. Klatt with a plaque and expressed appreciation for her volunteer services. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The Board of Trustees recognized three teachers: Miles Carroll, Richard Hancock and Jane Winston for their achievement of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. This achievement represents the highest commendation of excellence in the teaching profession. Each teacher was presented with a plaque in recognition of this achievement. Superintendent Manning noted that District 91 is a leader in the number of National Board Certified staff. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the Consent agenda which included the Board minutes of January 9 and 22 and staff actions. Motion passed. REPORTS Stan Boyle: Idaho Falls High School teacher Stan Boyle addressed his concerns with the current Attendance policy. He noted that students do not feel an obligation to attend class and this has resulted in a 10% absence rate during the first 33 days of the second trimester. l 5% of his students have missed 7 or more days of class. Page Two --- Board Meeting Minutes .lanuary 30, 2001 Reports - contd. Student Representative Reports: Matt Stevens of Idaho Falls High School and Mark Cheney of Skyline reported on school activities and sports. Two students from Westview High School expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to attend Westview. They both felt that the experience had enabled them to achieve their goals. IFEA President Mary Farner: Mrs. Farner commented on the National Board Certification program and noted that a national independent study had reported that NBPT certified teachers out-performed non-national board teachers on ten of thirteen measures of teaching expertise. Lynn MacAusland: Skyline teacher Lynn MacAusland reported on the impact of the current attendance policy on high school teachers. She is experiencing an average of 9 absences per day. She asked that the Board of Trustees and Administration work together with teachers to change the policy and increase attendance. Unity Model Update: Supervisor of Curriculum Craig Ashton reported that District #91 would continue to receive funding from the Albertson Foundation as a high. performance district. District 91 has set an example for other districts and our achievement pattern continues to increase. Attendance Policy Report: Superintendent Manning reported that absences have increased under the new policy. He noted that the workload for teachers because of make-up assignments has increased significantly. Many students are taking advantage of the policy. The number of students that have been absent 10 days or more has tripled over the past semester when compared with the same semester a year ago. Mr. Manning cautioned against making a `knee jerk' change to the policy at this time and recommended that the Board follow the policy adoption procedure that is in place. An Ad Hoc committee should be named to participate with the Joint Study committee that is already in place. This combined committee should be expanded to include students and parents and should tie back to the Curriculum Committee of the Board. This Committee must complete its work bymid-March. This timeline will allow the Board to hold three readings of a new policy which would be implemented at the beginning of the 2001-02 school year. Page Three -Board Meeting Minutes January 30, 2001 INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Policy Revision: Graduation Policv 603-0 - 2"d Reading: Suggested changes from the first reading have been included in the policy. The TAPS score is required and will be added to the policy language. The amended policy will be sent to the Trustees this Friday. A third reading will be placed on the February 13 Board meeting agenda. Speech is an elective at the 9`h grade level. Supplemental Lew: Budget Committee Chairman Ernest Jensen reported that the Committee has acknowledged that the Supplemental Levy must be renewed this year. The levy will be placed on the February 13 Board agenda as a discussion item and on the February 27 Board agenda as an action item. The earliest date that the election could be held is March 13. ACTION ITEMS Ratification of IFHS Wrestlers Travel Re nest: It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Jerry Wixom to ratify the approval given previously by the Board of Trustees regarding this request. Motion passed. Matching Fund Requests: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the fallowing requests for matching funds: Motion passed. C. E. Gale JHS: $6$5 for atomic clocks for the classrooms. Taylorview JHS: $1,121 for choir robes. Total amount of matching funds awarded as of this date: $9,578.52 Renewal of Su erintendent's Contract: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to continue the Superintendent's contract and increase his salary to $99,000 effective January 1, 2001. Mr. Jensen noted that the Superintendent is on a January-to-January salary cycle and that the Board of Trustees must conduct an evaluation by January 31 each year. Motion passed. AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:28 P.M. Motion passed.