HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_12_14 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
December 14, 1999
Closed Session — Student Discipline: The Board of Trustees met in closed session to review a
recommendation for expulsion because of a violation of the Zero Tolerance policy.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda as amended.
Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Emissary of Excellence: the Board of Trustees and Administration honored Bush Custodian
Rodney Creasey for his special efforts on behalf of the Bush students. Principal Ann Albin.
commended Rodney for his contributions to the "Bush Team".
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve all items on the
Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded to date: $27,343.03
REPORTS
Patron Input - Kathy Cassidy expressed concerns on behalf of the Emerson staff regarding
the addition of a pre-school program at the school. She specifically noted the areas of student
safety and the increased workload for the principal and staff.
Cammie Searle spoke on behalf of Emerson parents who are against the addition of the pre-
school program.
Mary Farner spoke on behalf of the IFEA in opposition to the addition of the pre-school
program because of increased enrollment. She asked that the Board of Trustees consider other
alternatives.
Math Adoption: Assistant Superintendent John Murdoch reviewed the recommendation from
the Committee. Committee members are in agreement with the recommendation and feel that
the adoption will align well with the secondary and elementary math curriculum. The adoption
will be presented for public review for 30 days pending final Board action.
Trustee Jerry Wixom thanked committee members for their efforts in reviewing the adoption.
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December 14, 1999
Superintendent's Resort: Superintendent Manning reported on a recent meeting with Emerson
staff and parents regarding the proposed pre-school addition. He noted that architects had looked
at two sites and acknowledged that the program would impact the principal's time. However, it
is in the best interest of students to have the pre-school program located in or near their
neighborhoods. Mr. Manning has met with the Principal who is prepared to work with the
addition. There could be some classroom changes.
Ribbon Cuttine: The education classrooms at the 3-13 Detention Center were dedicated in a
ribbon -cutting ceremony on December 13, 1999. The classrooms will be ready for occupancy
after January 3, 2000.
Legislative Dinner: Very few legislators attended the Legislative dinner hosted on December 9
by School District 93. It was recommended that District 91 meet with area legislators regarding
specific issues as early as November 2000.
Eagle Rock Academy: The committee is involved in applying for a grant. They will meet with
the Albertson Foundation on February 1, 2000,
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
School Calendar 2000-2001: The proposed calendar was presented to the Board of Trustees
and will be placed on the January 25, 2000, Board agenda as an action item.
ACTION ITEMS
Emerson Addition: The revised drawings for the Emerson classroom addition were presented
to the Board of Trustees. Trustees discussed the issue at length. It was moved by Robert
Collette to authorize the administration to proceed with the drawings in order to obtain a valid
bid and continue working with teachers and patrons to resolve concerns regarding the addition.
Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Motions passed 4-1. An individual poll of the Board
resulted in the following vote:
Alan Reed voted in favor of the motion.
Ernest Jensen voted in favor of the motion.
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Robert Collette voted in favor of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted no.
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December 14, 1999
Student Discipline: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to expel
student `A' 1999-2000 for violation of the Zero Tolerance policy. Motion passed
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Time:
1:40 P.M. Motion passed.
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