HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_01_09 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2001
Executive Session: The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session at 11:30 A.M. to review a
personnel matter. 567-2345(b), IDAHO CODE
Board members Alan Reed and Robert Collette were excused.
OPENING CEREMONIES: Member Sharon Parry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to
adopt the agenda with one addition: VI-F. Personnel Action: Employee 'A' 2001. .Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
The Board of Trustees recognized Idaho Falls High School Yearbook Advisor Dalee Elser, recently
named Advisor of the Year for Idaho at the State Journalism Convention. The Board also recognized
Courtney Morgan, Skyline High School English teacher and journalism advisor, for her efforts in
leading students in restoring the student newspaper, Westszde Story. The student newspaper was
named Best of Show at the 2000 State Journalism Conference in Boise.
Emissary of Excellence: Tutor Judy Hinckley was honored by the Board of Trustees for her
dedication to the students at A. H. Bush Elementary School.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the following agenda items:
• Board Meeting Minutes: December 12, 2000
• Payment of Claims: $969,547.67
• Staff Action Items: Superintendent Manning commented on the announced retirement of Dr. Joel
LaPray and the administrative transfer of Dr. Bob Tolman to the position of Principal at
Westview Alternative High School effective with the 2001-02 school year. Other staff actions
included resignations and new hires.
REPORTS
Ellie Hampton asked that the Board consider an increase in the amount of the Supplemental Levy.
Lynn MacAusland spoke on behalf of the IFEA Executive Board regarding the Social Studies
adoption and the English thesis requirement. She noted that the IFEA supported the change in the
social studies requirement and continuation of the English thesis.
Policy Revision 603.0: Graduation Requirement - ls` Reading: Dr. John Murdoch presented the
proposed revisions to the graduation requirement policy. The revision increases the total number of
required credits to 49 effective with the class of 2005. The policy revisions will be presented at the
January 23 Board meeting for a second reading.
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Reports - contd.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning invited Board members to attend the in-service
scheduled far Monday, January 15, 2001. The in-service will focus on at-risk students in our area.
Governor and Mrs. Kempthorne will be present to address the group.
Children's Internet ~~-atection Act: Superintendent Manning informed the Board of Trustees that if
the district receives e-Rate funding, an internet filter must be in place to comply with this Act. The
approximate cost would be $15,000.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Curriculum. Supervisor Craig Ashton presented the recommendation of the Social Studies Committee
regarding the adoption. District curriculum writers have worked extensively to develop a social
studies curriculum that reflects State Achievement Standards.
ACTION ITEMS
Matching Fund Re~u~st: Linden Park Principal Karla LaGrange and PTO President Julie Wold
• requested matching funds in the amount of $144.11 for the purchase of two Accelerated Reader Test
disks. It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the request. Motion
passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded as of this date: $7,772.52
Shamrock Park Property= Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow presented an update regarding the
Shamrock Park property. The following motions were made by Jerry Wixom and seconded by
Sharon Parry:
1. Motion to include the response from the COP (Corporation of the President) of the LDS church
into the formal record of this district-reference letter dated December 6, 2000, received by the
district on December 1 l , 2000, signed by legal counsel William E. Meadors. Motion passed.
2. Motion to direct the administration to proceed to public sale on the Shamrock property under the
specific provisions of Idaho Code Section 33-601 and the same terms and conditions as offered
under right of first refusal. Motion passed.
Computer Bids•
1. E-Mail Server: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to authorize the
District to contract with Lucero Computer Services as a precondition of submitting an e-rate
application Form 471 for an e-mail server as per RFP entitled'E-Mail Server' in the amount of
$11,573. The district's share of approximately $4,745 will be covered with technology funds as
per TAC. In the event e-rate funding is not approved, the additional $6,828 will come from the
same source.
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Computer Bids - Contd.
2. Voice Over IP: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to authorize the
District to contract with Lucero Computer Services as a precondition of submitting an a-rate
application Form 471 for the equipment as outlined and specified in the RFP entitled'Voice Over
IP' in the amount of $41,524.74. The district's portion of approximately $17,000 will come from
technology funds. If e-rate funding is not approved, the district will begin implementing a scaled
back version of this system for approximately $22,000 from the same source of funding and the
Board shall award the purchase of the required equipment to Lucero Computer Services should
that happen. Motion passed.
3. Network Electronics: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to authorize
the District to contract with Lucero Computer Services as a precondition of submitting an e-rate
application form 471 for the network electronics as outlined and specified in the RFP entitled
'Network Electronics' in the amount of $196,925.$1. Funding for the district's share of
approximately $81,000 for this project will come from the technology fund. if e-rate funding is
not approved for this project, the Board will award a scaled back purchase of network electronics
to Qwest as the low bidder not to exceed available funding from the technology fund as approved
by TAC. Motion passed.
Early Graduation Request: Idaho Falls High School student Amy White submitted. a request for
early graduation to the Board of Trustees. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon
Parry to approve the request for early graduation. Motion passed.
Travel Request: It was moved by Shoran Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the
request far travel submitted by the Idaho Falls High School Cheerleaders. Motion passed.
Ratification of the Board's approval for travel by the IFHS Wrestling members will be held until t11e
January 23 Board meeting.
Probation Recommendation: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to place
Employee 'A' 2001 on probation as recommended. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adjourn the
meeting. Time: 1:1 S P.M. Motion passed.
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