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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_07_12 Board of Trustees Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Board Meeting Minutes July 12, 2005 Administration Building Idaho Falls, ID 7:00 p.m. Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Ernest Jensen, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent Jared Fuhriman George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction Sharon Parry Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction Jerry Shively Lanae Jensen, Secretary Jerry Wixom Chairman Ernest Jensen called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to amend the agenda to include: IV c. Education Foundation d. Superintendent’s Report Motion passed. Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA Sharon Parry moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1) Board Meeting Minutes of June 14 2) Board Meeting Minutes of June 28 – page 8 delete “and will be brought to the Board in August.” regarding student trips policy 1011.43 3) Payment of claims in the amount of $1,858,203.86 4) Matching funds to Westside Elementary in the amount of $7,500.00 5) Staff actions as follows: Resignations Retirements Scott Miller Connie Buell Lance Miller Jack Schwieder Mark Gabrylczk Karen Nelson Sam Clark Jacilyn Schiffern Steve Donnigan Lee Holm Cindy Spratling Emily Thornton Lori Biggs Rebecca Klein 6 Board Meeting Minutes – July 12, 2005 Page Two Staff Actions Continued New Hires Karen Blanford Elena Pack Julianna Clark Nick Pettinger Georgiann Gibson Neal Scott Dusty Johnson Jodee Sisson Robyn Keyes Britton Taylor Kathy Lancaster Candice Thompson Jason McArthur Callie Trane Motion seconded by Jerry Shively. Motion passed. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Chairman Ernest Jensen honored Sharon Parry for nine years of service as Trustee. Mrs. Parry expressed appreciation to the Board. Jerry Shively, Clerk of the Board, administered the oath of office to Tracie Miller, Zone 5, and Jared Fuhriman, Zone 3. Ernest Jensen declared the Board to be dissolved and asked the Board to proceed with reorganization for the 2005-06 school year. Superintendent Murdoch declared the office of the Chairperson of the Board open and asked for nominations. Ernest Jensen nominated the following: Jerry Wixom, Chairman Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chair Jerry Shively, Clerk Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Guy Wansgard, Deputy Clerk Ernest moved to close nominations and accept those nominated for the offices of chairman, vice chair, clerk, treasurer, and deputy clerk. Tracie Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed. REPORTS Patron – None IFEA Report – Jan Lang, President of the IFEA, reported that the Executive Council of the IFEA brings many years of teaching experience, promotes the welfare of all students, and works toward improvements in the teaching profession. Officers of the Executive Council this year are: President – Jan Lang High School Rep – Courtney Morgan President Elect – Nancy Caldwell Jr. High Rep – Spencer Blanding Vice President – JoAnn Bodell Grade 4-6 Rep – Terry Belnap Secretary – Katy Denney Grade Pre K-3 Rep – P.J. Piper Treasurer – John Conquergood Special Ed. Rep – Mary Robinson Past President – Gene Lund Region 6 Rep – Karen Blanding 7 Board Meeting Minutes – July 12, 2005 Page Three Education Foundation – Daryl Snyder reported that education foundation officers have appeared on news programs to advertise the foundation, and that recognition of donors will appear in the School District yearly report. The foundation is researching possible avenues for finding individuals interested in their leadership position. Mrs. Snyder distributed a listing of possible individuals and asked the Board’s help in gaining information. The board members may return the completed listing to Lanae Jensen. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Murdoch introduced Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction and Karla LaOrange, Principal of Linden Park School. Mrs. Ashton and Mrs. LaOrange gave a presentation showing commendable student progress at Linden Park. The school has flexible grouping in reading and math. Students are released early on Wednesday afternoons and teacher collaboration occurs during this time. Dr. Murdoch introduced Jim Gregory and Shauna Kump from the American Youth Soccer organization. Mr. Gregory recognized Mrs. LaOrange for her continued support of their program and willingness to accommodate their needs for the children in the program. ACTION ITEMS Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve a revised ISBA resolution to amend Idaho Code Section 33-802: 1. to increase the length of a Supplemental Levy, that has been in place for less than seven years from two years to five years, subject to approval by a majority of the district electors voting in an election held pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 33, Idaho Code. 2. to allow any Supplemental Levy, that has been in place for more than seven years, to be made permanent, subject to approval by a majority of the district electors voting in an election held pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 33, Idaho Code. Motion passed. A revised copy of the resolution will be sent to the Board in Friday’s letter. Chairman Wixom commended Ernest Jensen for his work as Board Chair, as well as each of the Board Members for the time spent in public service. EXECUTIVE SESSION Jared Fuhriman moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to move to executive session. Motion passed. Jerry Shively moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed. Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed. 8