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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
August 25, 2009
11:00 AM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer George Boland, Superintendent
Deidre Warden Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Lisa Burtenshaw Amy Rubio, Recording Secretary
Louise Guillen, Guest Engineer
Board Treasurer, Ernest Jensen called the meeting to order.
WORK SESSION
Review interview questions
Meeting was held to determine the questions that would be asked during the interviews of the three design
firms selected as candidates for design services for five new 2-Story elementary school buildings as identified
on a RFQ. The initial questions were pared down by both category and number to make the best use of the
one hour time limit for said interviews. To make better use of the time, providing the questions to the
interviewees prior to the actual interview date was discussed. It was determined that spontaneous answers
were preferred. Questions will be re-written and asked by Ernest Jensen during the interviews.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PERSONNEL, SECTION S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
August 25, 2009
12:00 PM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
David Lent, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Jerry Wixom, Guy Wangsgard, Director of Finance
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Deidre Warden Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary Education
Lisa Burtenshaw Jim Shank, Director of Federal Programs & Assessment
Camille Wood, Director of Technology
Linda Brock, Software Specialist
Trina Caudle, Principal-Skyline High School
Randy Hurley, Principal-Idaho Falls High School
Craig Miller, Professional Technical Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Board Chair, Dave Lent called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randy Hurley.
Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the agenda. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion passed.
WORK SESSION
George Boland, Superintendent distributed a handout showing the proposed revisions heard by the State
Board with regards to IDAPA 08.02.03 , Rules Governing High School Graduation Requirements. Mr. Boland
spoke with Nick Smith, Deputy Superintendent at the State Department who confirmed that the State Board
did approve the proposed changes. The changes will be open for public comment for about a month, it will
then go to the State Board again in November for any revision and after that it would go to the Legislature.
Mr. Boland provided a Sample Hybrid Schedule showing the proposed six period trimesters for high school
students. Randy Hurley, Principal – Idaho Falls High School shared that after studying the Hybrid Schedule he
felt it would benefit students to stay with the same teacher and the same class period in their core classes;
there is so much juggling with the current scheduling. Trina Caudle, Principal – Skyline High School, agreed
with Mr. Hurley and stated that the current system is also frustrating for teachers when students are
changing teachers every trimester. Mrs. Caudle felt that the downside to the 60 minute class period is the
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travel time between high schools. The proposal is also to look at a Blended Model, where the teacher travels
instead of students and offering IDLA labs at secondary schools. Mr. Boland and Craig Miller, Professional
Technical Coordinator reviewed schedules for classes held at Eastern Idaho Technical College and both
agreed it could work with a few adjustments.
The recommendation would be to put this in policy format and present it to the Board on September 8th for
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a first reading. Between September 8 and October 13 the district would schedule meetings at each of the
Jr Highs to share a presentation of what this format looks like, answer questions and take public comment. In
October bring it back to the Board for the second reading, discuss any modifications that may be necessary
based on public input and then a third reading could be scheduled in November.
Discussion:
Would AP students have the flexibility to take a two-tri course and still receive credit? Yes. Students are
not required to take the class in order to take the test so there is nothing that would prohibit them from doing
that. After reviewing course content and the instructor’s recommendation the decision would be made at that
time to determine if the course would need to be a two or three-tri class.
Would this schedule extend the day? No. The plan is to shorten lunch by five minutes and remain 8:30 – 3:30.
What tools would be used to measure delivery method effectiveness? Continue to use those we currently
use.
Will we have enough staff for this model? Staffing should be ok, textbooks may be an issue.
In order to meet State requirements change is going to happen. The intent is to know the direction we are
going and then build the curriculum.
ACTION ITEMS
Award bids for surplus equipment and vehicles
Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business distributed a
handout that summarized the surplus property and the bids received for these items. The administration
recommends that the board of trustees accept the highest bids received, with the exception of the 1988 cube
van. Skyline High School has asked to have this vehicle to use for a biodiesel course if possible. Where there
is not bid, the district will pursue other options.
Deidre Warden moved to accept high bid on all items with the exception of the van. Lisa Burtenshaw
seconded. Five aye votes, motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved to adjourn. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
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