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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
December 16, 2008
11:00 AM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Mary Ann Smith, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent
David Lent, Vice Chair Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary
Jerry Wixom Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Deidre Warden
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Guy Wangsgard.
WORK SESSION
a.Facility Upgrade Review: George Boland addressed the Board of Trustees that today’s meeting is
for the Board to discuss different bond amounts and types and to determine if there is a need to
further reduce the scope of the project to lower the anticipated costs. The administration will
receive the Guaranteed Maximum Price on January 16, 2009. A special Board Meeting will be held
on January 20, 2009. During the January 27, 2009 work session, the Board of Trustees will set the
bond amount and the bond date.
Eric Heringer, Seattle-Northwest Securities discussed the different bonding amounts and the costs.
He discussed ways to structure the bonding to keep the cost to patrons’ level. The range of cost for
the bond is estimated to range from approximately $5.25 per month on a $100,000 Net Market
Value home to approximately $11.00 per month on a $100,000 Net Market Value home; depending
on the bond amount. The cost of construction is down right now and many contractors are looking
for work—so it is a good time for School District 91 to pursue facility upgrades.
Jim Knutson and Mike Clements from Trane, Inc. was present to respond to questions in regards to
scope of work. The costs associated with the new construction of Dora Erickson Elementary school
encompass the potential for rock excavation for the footings. The soil review report should be ready
by January 16, 2009. If the costs are lower, that savings will be passed on to the School District.
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Representatives from ES, Bateman Hall, Design West, MSS (Mechanical System Solutions) were also
available to address any questions from the Board of Trustees. The team discussed that this is a
good construction economy. They will use hire local resources in the community for this project.
Nick Miller, Attorney from Seattle-Northwest Securities discussed the legal steps to seek a bond.
1.The Board needs to call for a resolution as an official board action. This will happen on
January 27, 2009. At this time, the Board of Trustees will determine the bonding amount,
the scope of the bond and identify polling locations. Nick will help the Board of Trustees to
specify the scope of work to be completed with the bond money.
2.The Board of Trustees will canvass the votes. There is a 40-day challenge period after the
results are tallied. After that 40 day period, the bond will go on the market.
3.The Board of Trustees will vote on the resolution to give authority to proceed.
4.The Board of Trustees will vote to set the interest rates and lock in the borrowing amount.
5.Publish a notice 3 weeks before the election date.
George Boland has scheduled three public meetings to present this information to the public.
January 20, 2009 – Clair E Gale Auditorium at 7:00 PM
January 21, 2009 – Eagle Rock Auditorium at 7:00 PM
January 22, 2009 – Taylorview Auditorium at 7:00 PM
Ernest Jensen motioned to enter Executive Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Jerry Wixom motioned to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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