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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_02_23 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 GOOD NEWS SCHOOL PRESENTATION The Board of Trustees honored Bunker Elementary School as the "Good News" school for February, The colors were presented and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop #326. Lorelei Smith was honored by the Board of Trustees and her co-workers as Volunteer of the Month for her efforts to help the students at Bunker School. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1999 Board meeting with the following correction: Correction to February 9, 1999, Board Minutes as requested by Member Sharon Parry: 603.0 — Graduation Policy (correction in bold type) It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adopt the revisions to the graduation requirements as amended. The new requirements will begin with the graduating class of 2003. During a discussion involving this policy change, Sharon Parry noted that she and Chairman Alan Reed recommend that action regarding the policy be postponed until February 23 because of an agreement with the IFEA that such actions not be conducted during noon Board meetings. Motion passed. Matching Fund Request. It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sue Fineman to approve a request for matching funds in an amount not to exceed $1,124.50 for the purchase of computer equipment and bookshelves for Boyes Elementary School. Motion passed. Total amount of matching funds awarded to date: $40,239.05 0 Page Two — Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 REPORTS Patron Input IFEA President Sheryl Phillips informed the Board of Trustees that the Association objected to the vote taken at the Noon meeting on February 9, 1999 regarding the Graduation Requirement Policy. She felt that those items should be held to an evening meeting when teachers could be present. Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow introduced Comptroller Guy Wangsgard to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Wangsgard began his employment with District 91 on February 16, 1999. ACTION ITEMS Taylorview Travel Request: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve a request from Mark Lincoln, Advisor for the Taylorview Chapter of Technology Students, for students to travel to Twin Falls for the Idaho TSA Spring Conference to be held March 11-13, 1999. Motion passed. School_ Resource Officer Renewal Agreement: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to accept the agreement between District 91 and the City of Idaho Falls Police Department regarding school resource officers. Motion passed. It was noted that job descriptions would be developed this year. Sunnlemental Levy Renewal: Budget Committee Chairman Ernest Jensen presented the Committee's recommendation regarding the renewal of the Supplemental Levy. He reported that the Committee has met with the Administration to review the most current financial information as a precursor to the announcement relating to the ongoing need for a Supplemental Levy. After a thorough review of the finances of the district by the Committee, it was moved by Mr. Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to authorize the Administration to proceed with the Supplemental Levy election, which will be held March 23, 1999 from Noon to 8:00 P.M. The amount of the levy, $5,850,000, will remain the same as it has been for the past two years. • Page Three — Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 Supplemental Levy Renewal — cont'd. In a discussion regarding the levy, it was noted that because of the increased growth rate of property in our district, the tax rate would go down. The levy provides for low pupil/teacher ratios and is necessary to maintain the quality of education provided by the district. Ken Schow reviewed property tax information and explained that the tax rate for District #91 has dropped 16.3% since 1993-94. He noted that this is the first time that the levy will remain at the same amount over a four (4) year period. As a second part of the motion, Mr. Jensen moved that the amount remain at $5,850,000 for a two year period affecting fiscal years 2000 and 2001. Sharon Parry seconded the motion. Motion passed. It was further moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to authorize the use of all elementary schools, Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School proximate to the Civic Auditorium as polling places with the hours of election being from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 23, 1999. Motion passed. Executive Session — Personnel Item S.67 -2345(b), IDAHO CODE It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Sharon Parry to enter into an Executive Session to discuss a personnel item. Motion passed. Time: 8:37 P.M. Return to 012en Session It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to return to Open Session. Motion passed. Personnel Action: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to extend the probation of Teacher 99-A until March 9, 1999. The Administration was directed to advise the Teacher and the Idaho Falls Education Association that closure on this probation would occur on March 9, 1999, and no further extensions would be approved. Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to adjourn. Motion passed. Time: 9:00 P.M. C]i