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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
July 8, 2008
7:00 PM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Mary Ann Smith, Vice Chair Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Ernest Jensen Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary
David Lent Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
David Lent motioned to adopt the agenda as written.
Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Ernest Jensen motioned to adopt the consent agenda as written.
David Lent seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes June 10and June 24, 2008
Payment of June 2008 Claims $2,063,183.21
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Matching Funds
Sunnyside Elementary School $7,500.00
Ethel Boyes Elementary School $8,100.00
Idaho Falls High School $7,500.00
Total Matching Funds $23,100.00
Staff Actions:
RESIGNATIONS:
Kalyn Geddes
Dora Erickson/Taylorview JHS
P.E.
Lynette Smith
Skyline High School
Chemistry
Andrea Williams
Dora Erickson Elementary
Developmental Kindergarten
NEW HIRES
Susan Bemis Katie Gude
To be determined Westside Elementary
th
Math Teacher 5 Grade
Mark Byrd Michael Tilley
Westside Elementary Eagle Rock Junior High
Kindergarten Social Studies
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Cornesa M. Carusona Judith Watt
To be determined Skyline High School
SLP Math
Mitzi Ellingson Chris D. Wilmes
Clair E. Gale Junior High To be determined
Science Elementary
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Cindy Ozaki, an out-going trustee, was not present to be recognized for her service as a board member.
David Lent administered the Trustee Oath of Office to Mary Ann Smith and Deidre Warden.
Reorganization of the Board of Trustees for 2008-2009 school year.
Ernest Jensen made a motion to nominate Mary Ann Smith for the Board Chairman position. Deidre Warden
seconded the motion. Jerry Wixom moved to accept the nomination. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Mary Ann Smith opened nominations for the Vice-Chair position. Ernest Jensen made a motion to nominate David
Lent. Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen made a motion to nominate Ernest Jensen to be the Treasurer. Mary Ann Smith seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen made a motion to nominate Jerry Wixom as Clerk. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Ernest Jensen made a motion to nominated Guy Wangsgard as Deputy Clerk. Jerry Wixom seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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SET DATE AND TIMES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
Jerry Wixom made a motion to accept the proposed dates and times for board meetings for the
2008-2009 school year. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a.Patron Input
1.
Daryl Snyder addressed the board about the new proposed attendance policy. She is
concerned that a stringent attendance policy could have a negative impact on student
success in high school.
2.
A patron addressed the board about the proposed attendance policy and expressed
concerns.
b.IFEA Report – No IFEA Report this month.
c.Education Foundation – Daryl Snyder reported that the foundation was not awarded the quest
grant. The foundation board met with the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee to
discuss dual credit enrollment for high school students. Daryl also gave a copy of the 2006 audit
report of the Education Foundation financial records. This is the most recent audit the
organization has completed.
d.Superintendent’s Report
1.
Erickson Preliminary Report. The district received the preliminary report from Trane
for Erickson Elementary. The option of remodel or rebuild is still being considered and
additional data is needed to make that decision.
2.
Stadium Report. The stadium is structurally sound and the surface of the bleachers can
be repaired and resealed.
PROPOSALS
Board Policy – 1002 Attendance. Second Reading.
After public input from the first reading the proposed attendance policy was revised to included
definitions to eliminate confusion about absence terms. Medically excused absences will continue to
be exempt from the Loss of Credit calculation. An LCA appeal process for parents has also been added
to the policy.
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ACTION ITEMS
Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Textbook adoption
. No public input was received
during the 30 day review. Ernest Jensen made a motion to adopt the proposed textbooks. Deidre
Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Secondary Economic Curriculum Textbook adoption
. No public input was received during
the 30 day review. Ernest Jensen made a motion to adopt the textbooks as presented. David Lent
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom motioned to enter Executive Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Deidre Warden motioned to enter open session. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen motioned to add the retirement of Dick Clute to the Staff Actions. Jerry Wixom seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom motioned to adjourn. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned.
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