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Board of Trustees
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2005
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 p.m.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Jared Fuhriman Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Ernest Jensen Guy Wangsgard, Business Office
Tracie Miller Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Jerry Shively
Excused: John Murdoch
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to Executive Session, Student
Discipline Hearing Section S67-2345(B). Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
EMISSARY OF EXCELLENCE
George Boland introduced Brad Jensen, Supervisor of Transportation. George discussed the many
challenges in the transportation department during the last few years. Brad successfully met these
challenges and continues to improve the department. Brad has been named the Idaho Pupil
Transportation Supervisor of the year. Ernest Jensen commended Brad and awarded him the
Emissary of Excellence award.
Trina Caudle, Principal of Skyline High School, introduced Debbie Woodard, history teacher at
Skyline and recipient of the Idaho Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs.
Woodard will receive a $1,000 honorarium and become a finalist in the national competition. Mrs.
Caudle reported that Mrs. Woodard is most deserving of this award and combines the art and science
of teaching with her enthusiasm for history to instill in students an appreciation fore the importance of
American history in their lives, engaging them in meaningful learning. Jerry Shively commended
Mrs. Woodard and awarded her the Emissary of Excellence Award.
Randy Hurley, Principal of Idaho Falls High School, introduced Heidi Crouch, health teacher at Idaho
Falls High School. Heidi was selected as state health teacher of the state of Idaho, and has been
instrumental in the district’s effort to revise and improve the health and physical education curriculum
in recent years. She is very skilled in interactive styles of teaching. Jared Fuhriman commended
Mrs. Crouch and awarded her the Emissary of Excellence Award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to amend the agenda in moving Action
Item V a. Response to Request of Big View Builders to a proposal IV. a.. Jared Fuhriman moved and
Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to adopt the amended agenda. Motion passed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda
including: Board Minutes of July 12, 2005; payment of claims amounting to $4,143,850.21;
matching funds:
Skyline High School Palm-held PC’s $2,019.00
Skyline High School Projection Equipment 487.00
Total $2,506.00
Staff Actions:
New Hires: Resignations: Leave:
Amber Carlson Desiree Laughlin Yvonne Thurber
Joy Glancy Rebecca Pyper Norma Jensen
Jennifer Matthias Lisa Thomas
Keith Matthias Suzanne Gurney
Rebecca Nickel Deb Wahlstrom
LaNea Taylor Joshsua Jackson
Rex Taylor
Paula Trudell
Motion Passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input – None
IFEA Report – Jan Lange, IFEA President, reported that preparations are being made for the
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beginning of school. The New Teacher Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. August 17 at the Shilo.
Mrs. Lange invited the Board to attend, and to contact her with any questions.
Education Foundation – Daryl Snyder thanked the Board for input on finding a Foundation Director.
The foundation is preparing resource binders for their board members. They have met with Guy
Wangsgard to prepare their budget and will be meeting with Batelle officials.
Big View Builders – Mr. Babneau, owner of Big View Builders discussed the potential land dispute
adjacent to Erickson school.
Superintendent’s Report – Temple View School
Craig Ashton introduced Lisa Sherick, Principal of Temple View School. Mrs. Sherick gave a
powerpoint presentation showing the progress at Temple View, and the strategies used to make gains
in achievement.
PROPOSALS
Response to Request of Big View Builders – Chairman Wixom reported that Mr. Jensen and Mrs.
Miller will meet with the SPFF committee to discuss these issues.
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ACTION ITEMS
Student Discipline Action
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve readmitting students 2004-
05A, 2004-05B, and 2004-05C to IFHS. Jared Fuhriman moved to amend the motion that the
student 2004-05C be readmitted conditional to clean drug testing. Ernest Jensen seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Tracie Miller moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to move to executive session for
discussion of Personnel, Section S67-2345(B), IDAHO CODE, and Negotiations, Section S67-
2345(C), IDAHO CODE. Motion passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn.
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