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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
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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
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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.
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