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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
October 13, 2009
7:00 PM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary
Deidre Warden, Clerk Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary
Lisa Burtenshaw Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Camille Wood, Director of Technology
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Board Chair, Dave Lent called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ethan Hansen.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Emissary of Excellency: Guy Wangsgard introduced Steve Anderson, warehouse manager for District 91 as the
Emissary of Excellence. Guy commended Steve for the great job he is doing at the warehouse. Steve has
incredible talent for organization and has done a phenomenal job at getting the warehouse in tip top shape. The
Board thanked Steve for all he does for the district. Dave Lent, Board Chair presented a certificate of appreciation
and gift card to Steve and also thanked his family members for supporting Steve in his work.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the agenda as written.
Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion carries.
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REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION:
a.Student Reports
i.Ethan Hansen, representative from Skyline High School reported:
The Emotion Bowl Game was good, even though the Tigers won. Ethan
congratulated Idaho Falls for the win and said they are looking to the future
games.
Emotion Bowl activities included a carnival for elementary students, who will
attend Skyline in the future, a Powder Puff football game, and a car smashing.
Red Ribbon week is scheduled next week. Student Government Reps. will visit
some of the elementary schools to discuss drug awareness.
Plans are being made to recognize different cultures during the upcoming
Diversity Week Celebration.
ii.Wade Lenon, representative from Idaho Falls High School reported:
Club Week – recognizing different clubs and allowing students to sign-up
Student Government will be attending the Fall Leadership Conference in
Nampa in a couple of weeks.
Emotion Bowl – A win for the Tigers. Activities included a car bash, a cinnamon
bear contest, which is stuffing as many cinnamon bears as you can in your
mouth without getting sick or chewing them. The winner used 29 large
cinnamon bears.
All-City Cross Country Meet is tomorrow.
iii.Kayla Wibiral, representative from Emerson Alternative High School reported:
Second session started yesterday, there are 144 students enrolled in day school
and 26 enrolled in night school
Three elective classes are being offered this session, health, speech and
creative writing.
The school beautification project is coming along. Rose bushes were planted
and the remaining plants will be placed in the spring.
Some classes are scheduled to attend the Abe Lincoln Exhibit at the Museum of
Idaho.
b.Patron Input
i.Jim Francis, History teacher at Idaho Falls High School urged the Board to look at the
proposed schedule adjustment and include U.S. History as a full year class.
ii.Mr. Gandhi, patron, asked the Board to look at a 50-minute class period saying it still
gives time to teach and engage students but not bore them or let them tune out. The
proposal is an improvement from the existing schedule with the year long courses and
same teacher for Math, Science, English, Foreign Language and World History but it
neglects U.S. History. Two trimester U.S. History means students may not learn the
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material when compared with the three trimester schedule. Mr. Gandhi stated that
history is important for students to learn in order to become a good citizen. He hopes
the board will revise their thinking and implement a semester schedule with 50-
minutes of classroom time.
c.IFEA – Mitzi Ellingson reported:
IFEA Tailgate Party was held at the Emotion Bowl, over fifty people of the membership
and their families attended.
The members raised over $50 to help the Idaho Children’s Fund. This money helps to
provide eyeglasses, medical assistance and other needed assistance. The association is
looking to do another big fundraiser in January.
High School Redesign - IFEA is aware and will keep watching the progress.
d.Education Foundation – Terri Frickey reported :
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The Whole Child, Whole Teacher Conference was held on October 1 at Skyline High
School. There were over 800 pre-registered attendees and 100 walk-ins that attended
the conference. Event sponsors included: A+ Credit Union, INL, Barnes & Noble,
Waddell & Reed, Horace Mann, Pearson and Westmark Credit Union. Lunch was
available, for a small fee, from Johnny Carino’s, Bajio, Texas Roadhouse and Geraldine’s
Bakery. Featured speakers included Judi Hall and Dr. Conn Thomas. A variety of classes
were offered throughout the day and several door prizes awarded.
Mini Teacher Grants – Ten $500 grants will be awarded to D91 teachers and should be
awarded by the end of the month.
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Dual Credit and College Prep Forum Luncheon is scheduled for November 17 at noon
at the Shilo Inn, Superintendent Luna is scheduled to be the guest speaker.
Annual Board Meeting was held in September. Terri Frickey was elected as Chair, Guy
Wangsgard, as Treasurer, Kaylynn Kinghorn, as Secretary, and Daryl Snyder will remain
as Past Chair.
e.Audit Report – Judy Brower, Galusha, Higgins and Galusha
Board members were given a copy of the 08-09 audit report
Judy reviewed the summary portion of the report with the Board.
f.Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent George Boland reported that the H1N1 Flu has made an impact on
attendance in several schools throughout the district.
Building Administrators were asked to notify the superintendent if absenteeism reaches
15% of total enrollment. District-wide we are currently down about 2% from this time
last year.
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The first immunization clinic will be held at Bonneville High School later in the month –
initially for those in the high risk groups. The Health Dept is also looking at Skyline and
Idaho Falls High School as a place to hold future clinics.
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The Board will review attendance at the work session on October 27; a resolution may
be needed to recoup ADA.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom moved to accept the consent agenda as written.
Lisa Burtenshaw seconded.
Discussion:
Lisa Burtenshaw asked to have the minutes from September 22, 2009 amended. Facility
Upgrades, item 4, should be noted that this was a comment made in a discussion and the two
comments should be separated.
Jerry Wixom moved to accept the consent agenda with the exception of the minutes from September
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22, 2009. Revised minutes will be reviewed at the October 27 Board Work Session for approval.
Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. No further discussion. Motion to amend passed.
Deidre Warden moved to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion passed.
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Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes September 8, 10 and 29, 2009
Payment of October 13, 2009 Claims $ 3,573,218.94
Matching Funds
Theresa Bunker Elementary $7,251.89
Longfellow Elementary $7,500.00
Fox Hollow Elementary $2,709.36
Skyline High School $5,606.32
Total Matching Funds $23,067.57
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Staff Actions:
Emergency Hire: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions.
Annette Morrell – Provisional Contract
Clair E Gale Jr High
Family and Consumer Science
Lisa McConnell – Provisional Contract
Skyline High School
Special Education
Ryan Hansen – Teacher to New Certification
Idaho Falls High School
Student Travel:
Skyline and Idaho Falls High School – Debate
December 5-6, 2009
Debate Tournament - Carroll College
Helena, Montana
Skyline and Idaho Falls High School – Debate
June 14-22, 2010
National Forensic League Debate Tournament
Kansas City, Kansas
Skyline High School – Band
April 22-25, 2010
Perform live at Disneyland / Arts Festival
Anaheim, California
PROPOSALS:
a.Second Reading Board Policy 107.6 - Order of Business for Board Meetings
No comments have been received to date regarding this change.
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This item will be placed on the November 10 agenda as an action item.
b.Second Reading Board Policy 603.0 – Graduation Requirements
Corrections have been made that were identified at the first reading.
The board would like to review the thoughts and recommendations expressed tonight at the next
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work session on October 27.
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ACTION ITEMS:
a.Bond Resolution
Eric Heringer, Seattle Northwest provided an analysis handout for the Board.
Discussion was held.
Jerry Wixom moved to adopt:
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91,
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO, THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
$84,500,000 NEGOTIABLE BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91, AND IN
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY
SUCH BONDS.
Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five aye votes, Resolution carries.
Election will be set for Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Polls will be open from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm
Polling places will include all of the District 91 Elementary Schools, Skyline and Idaho Falls High
Schools.
Ernest Jensen moved to amend the resolution to exclude Dora Erickson and include Clair E Gale Jr
High in the list of polling places.
Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
b. Hawley Troxell Engagement Letter
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to authorize Superintendent Boland to sign the agreement with Hawley
Troxell.
Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
c.Seattle Northwest Engagement Letter
Deidre Warden moved to authorize Superintendent Boland to sign the agreement with Seattle
Northwest.
Lisa Burtenshaw seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
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d.Award Bus Bid
Ernest Jensen moved to accept the bid for the purchase of three (3) new busses from Lake City with
the low bid of $240,498.00.
Lisa Burtenshaw seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
e.Refrigerator Purchase
Deidre Warden moved to authorize the purchase of the $75 refrigerator for the transportation
employee breakroom.
Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
Ernest Jensen moved to go to Executive Session. Jerry Wixom seconded the motion.
A roll-call vote was taken:
David Lent – aye
Ernest Jensen - aye
Jerry Wixom – aye
Deidre Warden – aye
Lisa Burtenshaw – aye
Motion carries.
EXECTUTIVE SESSION
Personnel, Section S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
Ernest Jensen moved to enter Open Session. Jerry Wixom seconded. Five aye votes, motion carries.
Ernest Jensen moved to amend the bond resolution which would authorize conforming changes as a
result of the change in the dollar amount of the bond. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Five aye votes, motion
carries.
Jerry Wixom moved to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Five aye votes, motion carries.
Meeting Adjourned.
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