HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_03_28 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
.Board Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2000
7:30 P.M. — Erickson "Good News" School Program
Cub Scout Troop #314 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff and students
presented a program featuring Erickson school.
ADOPTION OF THE .AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda with one
correction. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve
the minutes of the March 14 Board meeting as written. Motion passed.
Staff Actions: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the
following staff actions:
• Ryan Board, Choir, Taylorview JHS — Resignation
• Retirements:
• Rosa K. Powell, Grade 4, Edgemont
• Perry Kay Slaughterbeck, District Nurse
%aves
Peggy Vandel, Grade 1, Edgemont
• of Absence:
• J. W. Curb, Educational Leave 2000-2001.
• Bonnie K. Hall, Maternity Leave 2000-2001
• Camille Hart, Maternity Leave 2000-2001
• Jodie Mathews, Maternity Leave 2000-2001
• Appointments:
• Lisa Sherick, Idaho Falls High School Assistant Principal
• Trina Caudle, Skyline High School Assistant Principal
• 2000-2001 Contract Recommendations
REPORTS
Brent Dixon: Expressed concern that Eagle Rock Junior High School was being favored over
the other junior high schools with regard to the implementation of the middle school philosophy.
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March 28, 2000
Skyline Student Representative Ann Cheney reported on spring sports, the Renaissance
breakfast that was held for students who have achieved academic excellence, and other activities
at Skyline.
Westview Alternative School student Tiffany Bennett thanked the Board of Trustees for the
opportunities Westview school provides to students. She was invited to go to Boise to serve as a
legislative page and plans to become an attorney.
District Strategic Planning Report: Craig Ashton reported that the District Planning Council
met on March 10 to review the progress of the strategic planning process since it was
implemented in 1993. All schools were represented. The Council identified four areas of focus
for 2000-2001:
1. Technology Support
2. Misbehaving and low achieving students
3. School Safety
4. Financial Stability
A written report will be presented to the Board of Trustees.
ACTION ITEMS
Matching Fund Requests:
Boyes Elementary: PTO President Maureen Geringer requested matching funds in the amount
of $5,200 for the purchase of playground equipment.
Hawthorne Elementary: Principal Dick Wagner requested matching funds in the amount of
$6,500 for the purchase of technology items.
Osgood Elementary: Principal Rodger Barlow requested matching funds in the amount of
$1,221.03 for the purchase of technology items.
Temple View Elementary: PTO co -Presidents Colleen Traue and Jan Cleverly requested
matching funds in the amount of $5,395.77 for the purchase of an outdoor marquee, a/v
equipment and computers.
Idaho Falls High School: Assistant Principal Randy Hurley requested matching funds in the
amount of $826.08 for the purchase of a/v equipment, media center equipment and P.E. exercise
equipment.
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the requests for
matching funds as presented. Motion passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded to date: $62,679.34
Mr. Collette noted that in his opinion, the District should be paying for all of the items requested
with the exception of the playground equipment.
Chairman Alan Reed commended the PTO presidents and patrons for their efforts in raising the
money to acquire these items for their schools.
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Library Software Bid: Information regarding the library software package was presented by
Craig Ashton. It was the recommendation of the Library Software Committee that the bid be
awarded to Alexandria Library Automation as the second lowest bidder meeting specifications in
the amount of $111,955. This software will be maintained at no additional cost for a period of
two years.
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to award the library software bid to
Alexandria as recommended. Motion passed.
Mr. Wixom commended the Committee for their efforts.
EXECUTIVE SESSION, Negotiations, Section 67-23345(c) and Personnel, Section 67-
2345(b), IDAHO CODE
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to enter into Executive Session.
Motion Passed. Time: $:47 P.M.
Return to Open, Session: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to
return to open session. Motion passed. Time: 10:29 P.M.
Personnel Action: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to provide a
hearing for Employee `A' on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, from 9:00 — 12:00 P.M. Motion
passed.
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Robert Collette to adjourn
the meeting. Motion passed. Time: 10:30 P.M.
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