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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_03_09 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 1999 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel, 5.67-2345(b), and Real Property, 5.67-2345(c), IDAHO CODE It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Jerry Wixom to enter Executive Session from 11:30 A.M. -- 12:00 P.M. to review a personnel item and discuss real property according to Idaho Code. Motion passed. It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to go to Regular Session. Motion passed. Tirne: 12:06 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES Chairman Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda with one addition under Action Items. Motion passed. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The Board of Trustees and Administration honored employee of the Month Larry Hudman. Mr. Hudman is the custodian at Bunker Elementary School. Bunker Principal Vince Howard and Custodial Supervisor Gene Baird commented on the fine service Mr. Hudman provides at Bunker. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of,Minutes: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to approve the minutes of February 23, 1999, as written. Motion passed. Pa ment of Claims: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the payment of claims in the amount of $1,478,336.10. Motion passed. Staff Action: It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the following staff actions as recommended: Motion passed. Job Share -- Edgemont 3rd grade: Tina Orme and Carrie Josten. Resignation: Rebecca Larsen Seely, IFHS Social Studies Letters of Intent: Authorization to send letters to tenured certified staff with the exception of those staff members who are on probation. • Page Two -Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 1999 REPORTS SPFF Update: Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow reported on the following SPFF projects: • Emerson Multi-purpose Room: Bid Opening April 12, 1999 • C. E. Gale Home Economics area: Bid Opening early May • IFHS Heating System Upgrade -work will be ongoing to install line replacement. • IFHS: noise reduction, door replacement, new sound system, remodel Home Economics area, replace lockers and closed circuit security system. * Specific recommendations will be made after the scheduled bid openings. • Continued roof repairs. Superintendent's Report: District 91 student Nathan Zohner has been invited to present his science project to the Academy of Scientists at their meeting in Coeur d'Alene, ID. AASA Convention: Mr. Manning reported that the convention was valuable and affirmed that District 91 is meeting several of the characteristics of schools and school systems for the 21St Century in the following areas: • Strategic Planning • Curriculum Writing • Student Assessment/Achievement • Continuous Improvement INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Supplemental Levy information will be sent to all patrons residing within District 91 boundaries. The election will be held March 23, 1.999, from Noon to 8:00 P.M. Polls will be open at Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools and all elementary schools. Absentee ballots are available until 11:00 A.M. on March 23 at the District Administration Office, 690 John Adams Parkway, during regular business hours (8:00 - 5:00 P.M.) ACTION ITEMS Staff Action: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to accept the administrative recommendation to hold anon-renewal hearing for employee 99-A on March 25, 1999, from 9:00 - 1:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Administration Office at 690 John Adams Parkway, Idaho Falls. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Time: 12:38 P.M. Motion passed.