HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_07_27 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
July 27, 1999
OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance: Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee's Oath of Office Trustee Jerry Wixom read the Oath of Office to incoming Board
members Robert Collette and Sharon Parry.
Reorganization of the Board of Trustees Chairman Alan Reed declared the Idaho Falls School
District No. 91 Board of Trustees dissolved and asked the Board to proceed with reorganization
for the 19992000 school year.
Superintendent Dale Manning declared the Office of Chairperson of the Board open and asked for
nominations.
It was moved by Ernest Jensen that Alan Reed be nominated for the office of Chairman of the
Board. There being no further nominations, Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Chairman Alan Reed declared the offices of Vice Chairperson, Clerk, Treasurer and Deputy Clerk
of the Board of Trustees open and asked for nominations. Ernest Jensen moved that the fallowing
persons be affirmed as nominated:
Vice Chairman: Ernest Jensen
Clerk: Jerry Wixom
Treasurer: Sharon Parry
Deputy Clerk: Ken Schow
There being no further nominations for these offices, Sharon Farry seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Adoption of the Agenda It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharan Parry to adopt
the agenda as presented. Mation passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve
the minutes for the June 29, 1999 meeting as written. Motion passed.
Ratification of Phone Poll to Authorize payment of Claims It was moved by Ernest Jensen
and seconded by Sharon Parry to ratify the phone poll of July 13, 1999 which authorized the
payment of claims in the amount of $1,785,61$.97. Motion passed.
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Staff Actions It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve staff
actions which included one (1) request for an educational Leave of Absence for the 1999-2000
school year and four (4) resignations. Motion passed.
Superintendent Manning introduced Cynthia Smith-Putnam who has been recently hired as the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Public Information Officer far Idaho Falls School District No. 91.
REPORTS
Patron Input
Annette Blaskovich: Approved of the proposed dress code revision, but recommended the
omission of the sentence ..."interpretation of the above guidelines is left to the discretion of
building administrators."
Skyler Reed an IFHS student, asked why the changes to the Dress Code were being discussed
now instead of during the school year.
Sarah Nichols asked that an explanation for each of the proposed dress code rules be provided to
students if the policy is implemented.
Sue Fineman presented reflections of her two years as a Trustee. She expressed appreciation to
fellow Board members and the administrators for their support. Sue received a standing ovation
for her service to the students of School District #91.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dress Code Policy Revision - 2"d Reading: Trustees discussed the revisions and the following
amendments were suggested:
ls` paragraph: Appropriate fashion and attire for students include the following:
(Omit the words guidelines and staff)
*It was suggested that a proposed dress code for staff be reviewed and placed under a
different section of Board policy)
#1: No hats worn in school buildings during school hours.
#3 and #7: Interpretation of the language was discussed at length.
#3: add ...or associated with grooming.
2"d paragraph: Interpretation is the responsibility of building administrators.
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Dress Code Policy -contd.
It was the general feeling that patrons supported the revisions to the dress code policy, but
consideration will be given for additional student/patron input and a copy of the proposed policy
will be reviewed by building administrators prior to a third reading on August 10, 1999.
Meeting Dates:
Closed Hearing: Parent Concern _ August 23, 1999, at 11:00 A.M. in the Boardroom.
Public Hearing -Osgood School Status: October 26, 1999. This public hearing will follow the
regular Board meeting that will be held at Osgood School on this date.
Review of Professional Services: Ernest Jensen asked that the Board consider a review of all
professional services provided to the district. A three to five year timeframe could be used for
review of the various services. Tt was requested that aresume'/proposal of legal services be
obtained and submitted to the Board of Trustees for their review at the August 10 Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Affirmation of Phone Poll Regarding Administrative Office Addition: It was moved by Jerry
Wixom anal seconded by Sharon Parry to affirm the phone poll of the Board of Trustees taken
July 13, 1999 to award the bid for the addition to the Administration Office. Amount of bid:
$50,900 awarded to Lon Huls Construction as the low bidder meeting specifications. Motion
paSSed.
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adjourn the
meeting. Time: 9:46 P.M. Motion passed.
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