HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_04_12 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.91
Board Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2000
Student Discipline Hearing - 7:35 P.M.: The Board of Trustees met in closed session to review a
student discipline matter, Section 67-2345 (b), Idaho Code.
Pledge of Allegiance: Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
The Board of Trustees and the Administration honored April Emissary of Excellence Juanita Johnson.
Juanita drives bus, has been a special needs aide and has worked for the District since 1988. She is a
dedicated employee.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adopt the agenda with one addition.
Item D: Student Discipline under Action Items. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
• Board Meeting Minutes: March 28, 2000
• Payment of Claims
• Staff Action Items: Two Resignations, One Retirement and Four Leaves of Absence
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve all items listed in the Consent
Agenda. Motion passed.
REPORTS
The following patrons voiced their opposition to the proposed Attendance policy revisions:
Elaine Schmidt
Marivene Zohner
Teri Smith
Elaine Eldredge
Trisha Wright
Kamala Free
Brent Dixon asked that the Board of Trustees consider a later start to the school day for middle schools.
He opposed the earlier starting time often (10) minutes at C. E. Gale next year.
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Superintendent's Report: The "We Believe" video presentation was shown to the Board and patrons.
Chairman Alan Reed spoke to patrons regarding the financial challenges that lie ahead for District 91.
He noted that as a part of the 1999-2000 Negotiated contract, an agreement had been signed by Trustees,
Administrators and the Idaho Falls Education Association to work together to solve future problems or
challenges, financially or otherwise, that the district may encounter. Mr. Reed asked for the cooperation
and support of the community and District 91 staff. He expressed appreciation to the staff and
commended all employees for their dedication to their positions and the students of the District.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Bonneville Youth Development Council (BYDC): Representatives from this organization presented
information regarding the 40 Assets program, Healthy Community -~- Healthy Yauth. A packet of
information regarding this program was given to each Trustee.
1002.0 --- Attendance (Draft Policy) --15t Reading: Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Murdoch
presented the proposed revisions to Board Policy 1002.0 -Attendance. Following discussion, Trustee
Jerry Wixom recommended that the Board review the proposed revisions and direct the administration
to make changes if necessary. Trustee Ernest Jensen suggested that the policy be reviewed in a Board
work session.
Superintendent Manning noted that the Board has established policy and asked the administration to
establish a committee to develop revisions to the Attendance Policy. The Committee was established
and submitted their recommendations to the Board of Trustees on March 31, 2000. This process allows
for patron input and the recommendations are the product of the entire Committee, comprised of
principals, counselors and administrators. It is the Board's responsibility to review the Committee's
recommendations over a period of 5 - 6 weeks in a three reading format. The integrity of the process
should be maintained.
Trustee Sharon Parry will contact other Board members and schedule a time for an open work session to
review the Committee's recommendations.
ACTION ITEMS
Trustee Elee~~,gn Timeline: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to accept
the timeline for the trustee election for Zones 1 & 2 and authorization was given to post and publish the
polling places, election time and absentee regulations. The election will be held May 16, 2000. Motion
passed.
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f Bids: It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Ernest Jensen to award the bid for roof
repairs to Thomas D. Robison Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $583,420.00 as the low bidder meeting
specifications. Motion passed. Projects covered by this bid are: Edgemont, Osgood and Temple View
Elementary Schools, C. E. Gale Junior High School and Skyline High School. The work will be
completed before school starts next fall.
Fund R u t• Mary Earner, representing the Idaho Falls High School Math Department,
requested matching funds in the amount of $400 for the purchase of graphing calculators. Motion
passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded to date: $63,079.34
Executive Session
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to enter Executive Session to review
negotiations, personnel and a student discipline matter. Motion passed. Time: 10:17 P.M.
Return to Open Session
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to return to open session. Time: 11:32
P.M.
Motion passed.
i lin It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to expel
Student `B' for a period of one year effective April 14, 2000. The student may petition the Board of
Trustees prior to August 1, 2000 for consideration of readmission. If readmission was approved, the
student would be placed in an alternative facility as determined by the Board of Trustees. Motion
passed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:40
P.M. Motion passed.
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