HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_06_08 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91
Board Meeting Minutes
rune 8, 1999
Opening Ceremonies
Chairman Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Sue Fineman to adopt the agenda with one
addition to Reports: Item D -~ Emerson Addition. Motion passed
Special Orders of the Day
Two students: Irma Islas Garcia and William Vincente, spoke to the Board of Trustees
about the importance of helping non-English speaking students adjust to the school
environment and classes by providing bilingual tutors. Irma and William decided to
work hard and learn English when they started school in Idaho Falls and both will
graduate from Skyline High School this year.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to
approve the minutes of the May 25 meeting with one change. Motion passed.
Payment of Claims: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sue Fineman to
approve the payment of claims in the amount of $1,880,544.49. Motion passed.
Matching Fund Requests: Hawthorne Principal Dick Wagner presented a request for
matching funds in an amount not to exceed $6,200 for the purchase of maps, globes and
one computer. It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve
the request. Motion passed.
Revised Request -Temple View: Principal Dave Schjeldahl asked that a change be
approved to a request submitted on May 25. The change reflects substitution of two
computers instead of the Pro projector. The amount of the original request will remain
the same: $2,467.66.
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the change far
Temple View. Motion passed.
Total Amount of Matching Funds Awarded to Date: $61,336.21
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June $, 1999
Consent Agenda - contd.
Staff Actions: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to approve
three staff resignations as requested. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning reviewed the Board Goals for 1999-
2000. The goals will be presented in final farm at the June 29, 1999, Board meeting as
an action item.
A draft of the annual calendar will be ready for Board review by the end of June.
Update on Funding Availability for the 3B Detention Facility: Meri Bybee,
represeYiting the Juvenile Crime Prevention and Enforcement Coalition, presented an
overview of the juvenile program and statistics for Bonneville County. She noted that
increased cooperation between several entities has improved services and programs and
resulted in an increase in funding to continue the programs offered.
Ms. Bybee stressed the need for a transitional classroom at the 3B Detention Center and
asked for the Board of Trustees' consideration.
Student Services Supervisor Dick Clute presented information and costs associated with
the construction of a transitional classroom at the Center. The district's contribution
would be approximately $74,379.
Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow informed the Trustees that a letter had been
received from County Commissioner Roger Christensen, which stated that the ownership
of the transition classroom would be with the district and the legal details will be resolved
if the project is approved.
Emerson Classroom Addition: Assistant Superintendent John Murdoch reviewed the
pre-school handicapped program and the need to regionalize the setting to at least
three sites. At the present time, the transportation of students requires up to an hour of
time on the bus. Maintaining the program at one site will eventually require an additional
administrator and support personnel. The proposal to add two classrooms at Emerson
School will allow distribution of the program over three sites and ease the transportation
and administrative concerns. It is the judgment of the administration that this proposal
places children in the least restrictive environment as required by law.
Trustee Sue Fineman read a statement submitted by member Sharon Parry in opposition
to the Emerson classroom addition.
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June 8, 1999
ACTION ITEMS
Award Bid for Clair E. Gale Addition: Ken Schow recommended that the bid for the
Gale addition be awarded to Vern Clark & Sons Construction as the low bidder meeting
specifications. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sue Fineman to award the
bid as recommended. Amount of bid: $148,900. Motion passed.
Adjournment
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sue Fineman to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 1:12 P.M. Motion passed.
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