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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_11_28 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 Board Meeting Minutes November 28, 2000 The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session at 7:00 P.M. to review negotiations, 567-2345©, IDAHO CODE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Skyline High School: "Good News" Program - 7:3Q P.M. Principal George Boland, parents and students presented information regarding the Student Improvement Process that has been implemented at Skyline. The program involves the curriculum unity model and focuses on student involvement and achievement. It also helps students develop assets. Empl~ee Recognition The Board of Trustees and administration recognized Temple View Principal Dave Schjeldahl as the recipient of an Honorable Mention in the 1999-2000 Idaho Gem Award for Distinguished Service. Mr. Schjeldahl has been with District 91 since 1975 and has served as an elementary principal since 1979. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda with the continuation of the Executive Session following the regular Board meeting. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the Consent Agenda which included Board meeting minutes from November 9 and November 14, 2000, and staff action items. Motion passed. REPORTS dent Representatives: Matt Stevens reported on activities at Idaho Falls High School. Westview student Natalie Burns thanked the Board of Trustees for providing the Westview Alternative High School and the child care program which has allowed her and others to complete their high school education. Mark Cheney of Skyline High School reported on activities at his school. • . Page Two -Board Meeting Minutes November 28, 2000 Patron Input: Marivene 7,sahner asked that the Board of Trustees and Administration consider the dates of Advanced Placement tests when formatting the school calendar. Meri ~vbee asked for the Board's support of the youth in our community. Curriculum Unily Report: John Murdoch and Craig Ashton reviewed the progress of the curriculum unity program. They noted that the implementation of Strategy 1 and the curriculum alignment process has increased student achievement district-wide. Approximately 400 teachers have been involved in the curriculum writing process. Trustee Jerry Wixom cammended former Boards of Trustees and the administration for persisting in implementing curriculum unity. He also thanked the teachers for their excellence in teaching our students. ISBA Convention: Trustee Ernest Jensen reported that the recent Idaho School Boards conventian provided beneficial workshops. He cammended Sharon Parry for her service on various committees. NSBA Technoiggy Conye tion: Trustee Jensen also reported on the recent technology conventian held in Denver, CO in November. He noted that District 91 rates very high nation-wide in its technology offerings for students and staff. ACTION ITEMS Matching n Regl;est: Idaho Falls High School requested matching funds in an amount not to exceed $240 for the purchase of a scanner for the Media Center. It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the request. Motion passed. Amount of Matching Funds awarded to date: $6,379.41 ch al n - 2 1- It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the proposed calendar for the 2001-02 school year. Motion passed. The Master Contract will be reviewed to determine the expansion of the calendar committee to include patrons. A suggestion was made to conclude the school year by the first week in June whenever possible. 40 Asset Survgv: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the delivery of the 40 Asset survey to students in grades 7-12. Parents will be notified of the survey prior to delivery to allow them the option of ~t having their child participate. Minimal disturbance to classes is anticipated. Return to Executive Session - 9:13 P.M. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to return to Executive Session. Motion passed. It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to return to open session. Matian passed. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:55 P.M. Motion passed. •