HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_01_11 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAIFIO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91
Board Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2000
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adopt the agenda with
the deletion of Action Item VI-A. Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
District Nurse Perky Slaughterbeck was honored as the Emissary of the Month by the Board of
Trustees and the Administration. Andrea Poppleton and Alice Crockett offered tributes to Perky.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the following Consent
Agenda items:
• Board Minutes of December 14, 1999
• Payment of Claims - $1,564,371.07
• Staff Action Item: Jon Clark -- Resignation
• Award of Bids: Busses: $335,289 to Harlow's Bus Service of Libby, Mt.
Request for E-Rate Services to AT&T
• Matching Fund Request: Linden Park Elementary - Flayground Equipment & Installation:
$5,900
The total of matching funds awarded to date is: $33,243.03
• Math Adoption: McGraw Hill -Grades K-5: $451,500
REPORTS
Eagle Rock Academy: On January 10, the Albertson Foundation notified Ms. Foster that all
Opportunity III funding had been withdrawn due to a drop in the Albertson stocks. Ms. Foster and
Ms. Lowe of the Eastern Idaho Technical College had developed a grant for funding the Eagle Rack
Academy which was to be submitted on February 1, 2000. The grant would have been an
application for Opportunity III funds.
Ms. Foster reported that numerous programs are in place to assist students in preparation for the
professional/technical employment needs of the community. These programs offer dual credit which
can be transferred to any Idaho technical college where the same classes are offered. The
consortium of districts will continue their cooperative efforts on behalf of area students.
The efforts by Ms. Foster and Ms. Lowe to establish the Eagle Rock Academy were commended by
the Board.
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January 11, 2000
Reports - contd.
Census in the Schools: Trustee Sharon Parry reported that she and Superintendent Manning serve on
the Complete Census Committee far Bonneville County. The goals of the Committee include:
• A return rate of 76% for the 2000 Census
Student Count; Committee members will go to the schools to inform students of the
importance of the Census.
Principals will receive an overview of the Census process.
Teacher packets can be requested from the Census Committee
ITBS Scores: Supervisor of Curriculum Craig Ashton gave a general overview of the ITBS scores.
Specific information will not be available until the State Superintendent of Schools Marilyn Howard
releases it. Mr. Ashton reported that District 9I students are above the state averages at every level.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
2000-2001 School calendar -- 2n`~ Reading: Dr. Joel LaPray presented the 2000-2001 school calendar
for a second reading. The proposed calendar was discussed in detail. It was the recommendation of
the Board of Trustees that the last day of school be changed to June 8 with the teacher workday
scheduled for Monday, June 11. Principals could give teachers the option of coming in on Saturday,
June 9 or on Monday, June 11, 2001. This change would allow for a full week during Spring break,
April 9-13. Dr. LaPray will make the recommended adjustments to the calendar which will be
presented for a third reading at the Board meeting on January 25, 2000.
Administrative Plan for Housing Teton Anartrnent Students: A proposed administrative plan to
house Teton Apartment students was presented to the Board of Trustees for their review. Currently
the housing project is under advisement because of an injunction.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to adjourn the meeting. Time:
12:58 P.M. Motion passed.
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