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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
January 27, 2009
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Mary Ann Smith, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent
David Lent, Vice Chair Dr. Gail Rochelle, Director Secondary
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Karla LaOrange, Director Elementary
Jerry Wixom Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Deidre Warden Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
11:00 – 12:00 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Section S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Caroline Meagher.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Wixom motioned to adopt the agenda. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed.
WORK SESSION
a.Review Continuous Improvement Plan:
Superintendent George Boland briefly reviewed the January 2009 Continuous Improvement Plan (posted on
the District 91 website under Board, Board Information.)
Under Goal 1 - Action item 1.2.7 ~ Distribute Parent Survey during fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Mr.
Boland referred to results from the survey this past fall. In this survey, parents are reporting a higher rate of
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satisfaction with communication from schools at all levels. The High Schools and the Junior High Schools
show a remarkable improvement. In all categories, there is a higher rate of patron satisfaction according to
this survey.
Goal 2 – Item 2.2.6 ~ Develop instructional coaching program is a new action item. These coaches will be
funded through the Title II funds used for Staff Development.
Goal 5 – Item 5.1.2 ~ Develop an extra curricular Code of Ethics for parents, students, and coaches. A special
committee will review the activities handbook.
Goal 5 – Item 5.6.1 ~ Develop and implement a comprehensive safety and crisis management plan. A draft
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proposal of this plan will be presented to the Board of Trustees on February 24, 2009.
Goal 6 – Item 6.2.1 ~ Review data collection process of Federal Impact Aid. This action item was removed.
There are not enough respondents to this survey to justify the cost.
ACTION ITEM
a. Set bond amount and election date. Superintendent Boland gave a brief review of the three patron
meetings held the week prior at the three junior high schools. The attendance of patrons at the
meetings ranged from 10 to 20 patrons per meeting. Those who did attend seem to have an
understanding of the need for the facility upgrades. They are concerned with the potential increase in
the tax rate. The patrons have expressed that they would rather have the district maintain the current
level of services and support that through the supplemental levy then to seek a bond for facility
upgrades.
The administration recommends that the board of trustees not pursue a bond for facility upgrades at
this time. The administration would rather sustain the human resources and maintain the classroom
quality. Ninety percent of our budget is for salary and benefits. If the budget is cut significantly, we will
have to go the patrons for the supplemental levy.
The board of trustees agrees with the superintendent. They feel that this is not the time to pursue a
bond. They would like to put a higher importance on passing the supplemental levy at this time. It is
important to know what cuts that the legislature will approve and to know what the Obama
administration may bring in the form of an educational stimulus. The existing bond will expire in 2010
and if we pursue a bond in the fall with a smaller scope of work—we hope to mitigate any tax rate
increase. The teachers and the students in the classroom are our highest priority.
David Lent motioned to revisit this action item during the May work session. Deidre Warden seconded
the motion. Motion passed. Five aye votes – motion carried.
b.Teacher 2008-2009B no action at this time, we need to return to executive session at the end of this
meeting.
c.Teacher 2008-2009C. no action at this time, we need to return to executive session at the end of this
meeting.
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Jerry Wixom motioned to enter Executive Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom motioned to enter Open Session. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen motioned to accept the administrations recommendation and to direct Scott Marotz to
draft the required written decision on teacher 2008-2009B. Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Five aye
votes – motion carried.
Ernest Jensen motioned to accept the resignation of teacher 2008-2009C with stipulations
recommended by the Superintendent. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion
carried.
Jerry Wixom motioned to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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