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Home My WebLink About2009_09_10 Board Minutes IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91 BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL BOARD WORK SESSION BOARD ROOM – LE RITZ September 10, 2009 8:00 am Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: David Lent, Chair George Boland, Superintendent Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Deidre Warden, Clerk Lisa Burtenshaw WORK SESSION 1. David Lent, Board Chair reviewed the Teamwork Basics handout regarding roles and procedures. a.Chemistry Positive chemistry – the most successful teams have great chemistry Observable chemistry – acceptance of roles, respect and trust Everyone helps to make the team successful b.Authority Comes as a board member, not individually Board Policy Manual – is the life jacket, policy should be reviewed periodically and changed as necessary Elected from a Zone but upon election you are there to serve entire district c.Communication protocol Dave Lent as Board Chair will address correspondence to the Board & Superintendent Share correspondence with other members and the superintendent to avoid confusion Superintendent is there to provide counsel for the board – working together 100% Be objective – look at both sides Every concern deserves to be heard and every question deserves an answer. d.Mentors Deidre and Lisa are encouraged to call on Jerry and Ernest as mentors Page 1 of 2 SUP 09-10 BRD MIN 2.Focus Areas – Report on these areas starting in January 2010, a couple at each work session a.Assignments Vision and Continuous Improvement – Ernest Jensen Standards and Climate – Deidre Warden Accountability and Alignment – Lisa Burtenshaw Collaboration and Assessment – Jerry Wixom b.Tour Facilities Superintendent can arrange this if board members would like 3.Graduation Requirements a.All of the board members support the proposed model b.The superintendent met with Secondary IFEA Building Reps to review the proposed model The group helped to identify the areas that need to be addressed in order to get this ready by next fall. 4.Facility Bond a.Reviewed timeline for an election if going forward b.Potential support –locally and from the legislature Positive climate It’s our responsibility to inform voters Building while rates are lower c.Superintendent will have more information for review at the September 22nd work session. List of items to use as selling points Identify top priorities Scope – new vs. remodel Demographics – growth rates Meeting adjourned. Page 2 of 2 SUP 09-10 BRD MIN