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Board of Trustees
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2006
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Jerry Wixom. Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent
Jerry Shively George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Tracie Miller Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Mary Ann Smith Guy Wangsgard, Business Office
Susan Hulse, PIO and Recording Secretary
Jerry Shively moved and Tracie Miler seconded the motion to go to Executive Session. Motion
passed.
Tracie Miller and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed.
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order.
Clark Gardener from local Boy Scout Troop 331 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Principal Randy Hurley from Idaho Falls High introduced Delynn Robb as the April Emissary of
Excellence Award recipient. Delynn has been at Idaho Falls Highs School since 1996; Randy Hurley has
worked with her for six of those years. She is the Secretary, Bookkeeper/Account and answers phones for
the school. She has integrity, is trustworthy, detail oriented to a fault while showing care and compassion
for people. Mary Ann Smith presented the Emissary of Excellence plaque to Ms. Robb and stated it was
a privilege and an honor to present her this award.
Principal Randy Hurley introduced Debbie Burton and stated that she and her husband Blaine Burton are
the April Volunteers of the Month. The youngest of the Burtons’ six children is graduating from Idaho
Falls High School this year. The fundraising Rummage Sale event brought in over $8,200 due to the
Burtons' efforts and they also organize the Sr. all-night party. Mary Ann Smith presented The Volunteer
of the month to Debbie Burton and congratulated and sincerely thanked her for all she does at Idaho Falls
High School.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to adopt the agenda with the revision to add
206.7B and 206.8 C to section d of IV. Proposals (Second Reading.) Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mary Ann Smith moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
Board Meeting Minutes March 14 & 21, 2006
Matching Funds
Ethel Boyes Elementary 35 Computers $7,650.00
Fox Hollow Elementary Marquee $2, 099.55
Fox Hollow Elementary Playground Equipment $5,400.00
Skyline High SchoolHurdles $1,192.50
Total amount matching funds requested $16, 342.05
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2,124,680.72 TOTAL
Payment of Claims $
Staff Actions
Retirements: Kay Rice, Westside
Margie Sue Puetz, Bush
Richard Smith, Eagle Rock
Resignation: Marie Gutierrez, Westside
Meagen Mace, Taylorview
Jodee Sisson, Westside
Beth Boettcher, C.E. Gale
Laura Cummings, Taylorview
Leave Jill Harris, Bush
Cheryl Stirling, Linden Park
REPORTS
Mason West, Student Representative from Idaho Falls High School reported on the following activities:
Parent Teacher conferences, class elections upcoming dance, Commencement, Track and Baseball.
Mason also introduced John Fullmer who is the new representative for Idaho Falls High School and will
be in attendance at the next Board Meeting.
There was no report from Skyline High School.
Patron Input:
Kim Remien, Stephanie Rose, Jim Veber M.D., Cindy Horrocks, and Michael Kelley spoke in support of
the Wellness and Nutrition Initiative and supported having 1% milk only.
IFEA Report
Jan Lang, IFEA President, addressed the Energy Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
Education Foundation Report
Daryl Snyder announced that there would be a postponement of nominating new officers for six months
due to the increased Education Foundation projects. Ms. Snyder reviewed the following projects:
Strategic Planning Dinner, Mayor’s Scholarship Event, the underwriting of the October In-service, United
Way in-kind supply donations, and Mattel donations.
Superintendent’s Report
Principal Randy Hurley of Idaho Falls High School showed photos of the over 50 year-old IFHS facility
and reviewed the following: Mission Statement, enrollment, number of staff, Booster club, ISAT
improvement, Interventions, Transportation, Academic offerings, City-wide school, Career and work
experience opportunities, Student Achievement, Choir, and Sports.
Proposed Math Textbooks were placed on public review. Craig Ashton reported on the progress of the
Committee for Math Adoption.
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Proposals (2 Reading)
Revised Policy 605.2 The Programs for Gifted Students
Revised Policy 807.0 Salary Schedule Placement
Revised Policy 809.1 Sick Leave
Revised Policy 809.5 Military Leave
New Policy 809.1.2 Transfer and Acceptance of Sick Leave
Revised Policy 1007.5 Health Consultant Services
New Policy 1005.3.13 Gangs/Gang Activity
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ACTION ITEMS
Motion was moved by Tracie Miller and seconded by Jerry Shively to approve revised Policy 408
Nutrition and Wellness. Motion passed.
Motion was moved by Jerry Shively and seconded by Tracie Miller to approve the Energy Conservation
Guidelines. Motion passed.
Idaho Falls School District #91
Energy Operating Procedures and Guidelines
April 11, 2006
Board Policy 404.0 – Energy Conservation directs “the administration, supported by the
school staff, to implement cost effective operating procedures to reduce energy consumption
in school facilities. The Board further directs the administration and the staff to continually
assess the consumption of energy and make recommendations for improved energy
conservation.” In fulfillment of this policy the following operating procedures are to be
implemented:
Goals
The goals of the Energy Management program of Idaho Falls School District #91 are to:
1.Ensure safety (Please note: a request for an exception for a legitimate safety need, to
any portion of this document, may be submitted to the superintendent in writing.)
2.Ensure necessary comfort during occupied times.
3.Maximize savings through:
a.Monitoring usage.
b.Implementing a preventive maintenance program for facilities and systems,
including HVAC, building exterior envelope, and moisture management.
c.Educating all staff and students on appropriate energy savings practices.
d.Reporting energy usage and savings.
Responsibility
1.Responsibility for developing an “Energy Conservation Ethic” within Idaho Falls
School District #91 rests with all employees, students, and patrons.
2.The building principal/supervisor is responsible for the total energy usage of his/her
building.
3.The primary occupant of a given space has responsibility within that space to
implement energy conservation measures.
4.The custodian is responsible for control of common areas, i.e. halls, cafeteria, etc. and
to verify that non-occupied shutdown procedures are followed.
5.The Energy Educator/Manager performs routine audits of all facilities and
communicates the audit results and recommendations to the appropriate personnel.
General Energy Conservation Practices
1.Classroom doors are to remain closed when HVAC systems are operating.
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2.Ensure doors between heated/air-conditioned spaces and non-heated/non-air-
conditioned spaces remain closed at all times.
3.Passive energy consumers i.e. televisions, DVD/video players, microwaves, coffee
pots, power strips, etc. should be unplugged during periods of non-use. Please note:
many appliances as noted draw energy even when turned off.
4.All exhaust fans should be turned off every day and during unoccupied hours.
5.All office machines (except FAX machines) should be switched off during non-use
(when practical) and during unoccupied hours.
6.All computers should be turned off each night. This includes the monitor, local
printer, and speakers. Network equipment is excluded.
7.All capable PC’s should be programmed for the “energy saver” mode using the power
management feature. Ensure that monitors “sleep” after 10 minutes of inactivity.
8.Where possible, individual comfort levels should be managed with appropriate warm
or cool clothing.
9.Kitchen equipment should only be turned on when in use.
10.Proper utilization of data logs will be initiated and maintained to monitor relative
humidity, temperature, and light levels through the district’s buildings to ensure
compliance with district guidelines.
Heating and Cooling
1.Heating season set points include the following:
a.Occupied – 68-72 degrees.
b.Unoccupied winter – 60 degrees.
c.Unoccupied spring/fall – turned off (weather permitting).
2.Cooling season set points include the following:
a.Occupied – 74-78 degrees.
b.Unoccupied – turned off.
3.Additional Heating/Cooling Notes:
a.The unoccupied time begins when the students/teachers vacate the area for the
day.
b.Air-conditioning and heating systems should be turned off during spring,
summer, and fall days when the natural occurring temperatures are within the
comfort ranges note above. In addition, during periods of mild weather and
where cross-ventilation is available, shut down HVAC equipment and adjust
the temperature with windows and doors.
c.Ensure outside air dampers are closed during unoccupied times.
d.For any 24-hour period of time, relative humidity levels should not average
greater than 60%.
e.Air conditioning should not be utilized in buildings during the summer unless
the facilities are being used for summer school or for team cleaning.
Individual space cooling is allowed for employees during occupied times.
f.Hot water systems should be set no higher than 120 degrees in restrooms and
140 degrees food service (with dish-washer boosters).
g.Ensure all hot water re-circulating pumps are switched off during unoccupied
times.
h.For heat pumps, ensure a 6 degree dead-band between heating and cooling
modes.
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Lighting
1.All unnecessary light in unoccupied areas will be turned off. Teachers should make
certain that lights are turned off when the classroom is unoccupied.
2.All outside lighting will be turned off during daylight hours.
3.Gym lights should be on only when the gym is being utilized.
4.All lights (except safety night lighting) will be turned off when students and teachers
leave school. Custodians will turn on lights only in areas in which they are working.
5.Lights should be used only when definitely needed. During the air-conditioning
season, unnecessary lights add to the air-conditioning costs as they are a heat
generator.
Summary
These procedures and guidelines supersede all previous instructions relating to energy
conservation and building management. They are not intended to be all-inclusive and may
be modified as needed by the superintendent. Such modifications should be reported to the
Board.
Tracie Miller moved and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion to award the ERJHS Bleacher bids to RA
Ridges in the amount of $97,643. Motion passed.
Tracie Miller moved to deny Student 2005-06B request and Mary Ann Smith seconded. Motion passed
Mary Ann Smith moved to approve Student 2005-06 request and Jerry Shively seconded. Motion
passed.
Tracie Miller moved and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.
Response to Personnel Recommendation was not needed.
Please Note:
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in the
District
Office Board Room at Noon.
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