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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_04_25 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2000 "Good News" School -- Longfellow Elementary The Board of Trustees honored volunteers Nancy Hafla and Anne Saye for their service to the students at Longfellow Elementary School. The 2°a, Stn, 6tn grades and the primary Spectrum students performed and the Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by the Longfellow Brownie Scout troop. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The Board of Trustees and Administration recognized the following National Board Certified teachers: Mary Farner Jim Francis Deanna Hovey Jeanne Johnson Norma Lloyd Lynn MacAusland Kent Meikle Suzanne Wisner ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda with one addition. Motion passed CONSENT AGENDA Board Meeting Minutes: April 12, 2000 Staff Actions: The Superintendent explained the circumstances regarding a request for an extended Leave of Absence. The request falls under Board Policy 809.3 — Leaves of Absence for Other Reasons. It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed. PATRON INPUT Mary Farner, IFEA President: A report of IFEA achievements included the success of the Idaho Children's Fund with approximately $150,000 collected statewide, high attendance by IFEA members at the 108th Delegate Assembly and a Gold medal for highest increase in membership. 11 • • 0 Page Two — Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2000 Reports from Student Representatives: Matt Stevens, newly elected Student Representative from Idaho Falls High School, introduced himself and gave a brief report on activities. Skyline High School Representative Ann Cheney introduced her brother Mark, who will report for Skyline next year. Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning reminded the Board that a work session should be scheduled in the near future to review the proposed Attendance Policy. He announced that Sharon Parry had been appointed to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. A staff member will be nominated to serve on the City Parks & Recreation Committee. A feasibility study to provide information regarding an after-school childcare program has been completed. The Idaho Children's Coalition will present a report to the Board of Trustees in July. The Coalition plans to apply for a grant to establish the program. Mr. Manning presented information from a national report on school safety. The report indicated tbal violent crime is declining. The report also indicated that some safety measures actually cause students to feel less safe in school. The report recommended that the nation and schools stop focusing on guns and start looking at how students get access to guns. A copy of this report is available. ACTION ITEMS Consumable Supply Bid: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to award the bid for Consumable Supplies to the lowest bidders meeting specifications. Motion passed. Meeting Dates: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the date of June 27 for the Annual Budget Hearing and Adoption. Motion passed. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the date of July 25 for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to enter into Executive Session to review Negotiations and Personnel matters according to Sections 67-2345© and 67-2345(b), IDAHO CODE. Motion passed. Time: 8:30 P.M. Return to Open Meeting It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to accept the settlement between staff member `A' and the School District. Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon. Parry to adjourn. Time: 9:00 P.M. Motion passed 4-1. A 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. Robert Collette voted no. Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion. Sharon Parry voted in favor of the motion.