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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
March 10, 2009
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
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Caroline Meagher.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a.Vince Howard, Principal of Eagle Rock junior high school introduced Dave Heath as the Emissary of
Excellence for the month of March. Dave’s students put together a short video with testimonials from kids
telling of their experiences in Mr. Heath’s classes. Mr. Heath is an enthusiastic teacher and a great supporter
of science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. He connects with kids and brings learning to life.
The Board of Trustees presented Mr. Heath with a certificate.
b.Chris Van Dam, Spectrum teacher at Ethel Boyes elementary school, introduced the Laura Herrmann as the
Volunteer of the Month for March. Laura helps every Tuesday with art lessons. Laura took over this year,
when the past FAME coordinator stepped down. Laura takes the lessons a step further and teaches the kids
about famous composers and artists. The Board of Trustees presented Mrs. Herrmann with a certificate.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
David Lent motioned to amend the agenda by adding item h) First Reading of Board Policy 613.3 Visitor Identification
under III. REPORTS. Jerry Wixom motioned to adopt the agenda as amended. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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REPORTS
a.STUDENT REPORTS:
i.Chesney Taylor from Emerson Alternative High School:
All of the Emerson CNA students have passed the State exams to be Certified Nursing
Assistants.
Emerson students just participated in a “No Means Know” week of educating students about
healthy relationships.
Sixty seniors are scheduled to graduate this spring on May 29 at 7:30 PM in the Clair E Gale
Auditorium.
Two Emerson students will attend the Hispanic Youth Symposium on April 24-26.
ii.Jace Herrmann from Skyline High School:
Elections for Student Council positions are scheduled for next week. Jace introduced Ethan
Hays, the candidate running for School Board Representative.
Skyline is preparing to hold their annual rummage sale the week after spring break. If you
have items to donate to the sale, please bring them by the high school. After the annual
rummage sale is the Rummage Romp dance.
Spring sports are starting up; they include tennis, track, softball, baseball, and golf.
Skyline is hosting the State Debate Tournament.
Jace is performing in the play “Grease,” and has invited the Board of Trustees to attend the
play.
Dr. Gail Rochelle mentioned that Jace Herrmann is a National Merit Finalist. Skyline has four
students who are National Merit Finalists, IFHS has three.
iii.Eric Hilliam from Idaho Falls High School:
Basketball season has come to an end and IFHS received the 5A state academic championship
with 3.64 as a team.
IFHS wrestlers won the state competition.
Student Body Officer Elections are coming up. Wade Lemon is running for School Board
Representative next year in place of Eric Hilliam.
a.Patron Input: There was no patron input.
b.IFEA Report: Nancy Caldwell, president of the IFEA reported:
The Retirement Banquet has been set for Thursday, May 21 at the Shilo Inn.
The teachers association has completed the Zoomerang survey and will bring those results to the
board of trustees during the March work session on March 17.
Mitzi Ellingson is the newly elected IFEA president elect for next year.
c.Education Foundation Report: Daryl Snyder, President of the Education Foundation reported:
Cami Smith, Director of Education Foundation is working with Skyline Chemistry Teachers to raise
funds for supplies.
The Foundation is working on raising funds for graduation parties for both high schools.
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The Foundation has received their by-laws back from their lawyer. They hope to adopt the bylaws in
their May Board Meeting.
Daryl distributed a handout with the list of recipients for the Mayor’s Scholarship awards.
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The Mayor’s Scholarship Dinner is scheduled for April 22 at the Shilo Inn.
Another Office Depot is closing and Cami and Monica will go and collect items for the District Office.
d.Superintendent’s Report:
George Boland reported that Dana Wood, Director of Operations, submitted a request for under 5
million dollars of Federal Stimulus Money for upgrades to the C E Gale Science classrooms and for an
HVAC upgrade, the East and West Stadium and for school lighting upgrades. These three projects
are all “shovel ready.”
e.First Reading – Proposed Policy change 406.8 Technology Use Agreement:
Camille Wood, Director of Information Technology, has proposed a change to the Technology Use Agreement
in which the school district will not require all parents and guardians to sign this document. This will
decrease the paper work during student registration. Employees will still be required to sign this agreement.
This proposed policy change is available for patron review and input on the district webpage under Board of
Trustees.
f.First Reading – Proposed new Board Policy 1005.8.A Student Conduct:
This new policy proposal is the recommendation of Heidi Crouch, The Coordinator of Safe and Drug Free
Schools from research of the Crisis and Safety Management Committee. This proposed policy change is
available for patron review and input on the district webpage under Board of Trustees.
g.First Reading – Proposed new Board Policy 613.3 Visitor Identification:
This new policy proposal is the recommendation of Heidi Crouch, The Coordinator of Safe and Drug Free
Schools from research of the Crisis and Safety Management Committee. This proposed policy change is
available for patron review and input on the district webpage under Board of Trustees.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Ernest Jensen motioned to adopt the consent agenda as written.
David Lent seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Items approved include:
a.Meeting Minutes February 10, 2009
February 24, 2009
b.Payment of March 2009 Claims $ 2,232,345.77
c.Matching Funds
Fox Hollow Elementary School-
Walking Path $ 7,650.00
Theresa Bunker Elementary School-
48 desks and student chairs $ 6,631.68
Total Matching Funds requested $14,281.68
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d.Student Travel
Skyline High School
WSS/Yearbook
JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention in Phoenix, AZ
April 15 – April 19, 2009
ACTION ITEM
a.Resolution to set the Trustee Election in Zones 1 and 2:
Ernest Jenson motioned to accept the resolution calling for the trustee election for zone 1 and zone 2.
Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
b.Approve or Reject the Bus Bid:
The administration recommends that all bids be rejected because we may not have the cash flow. These
funds may need to be used for other items. We also do not know if there will be Stimulus money in the
future to help districts replace aging buses. Deidre Warden motioned to reject the bus bid. David Lent
seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
c.Approval of Upgrade to District Logo:
Jerry Wixom motioned to approve the upgrade to the district logo. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five
aye votes – motion carried.
d.Resolution calling for Supplemental Levy Election:
The Administration recommends that the district set the date and amount of the supplemental levy election
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for April 14 at $6.8 million. There is no increase in the levy amount so there will be no increase in tax to our
community. The community has passed this levy at this same amount for the past six years. The
administration also recommend that we shift the April 14 Board meeting time to 8:00 PM so we can canvass
the ballots at the conclusion of the meeting.
The State Board of Education has notified all districts of holdbacks. The federal stimulus money will offer
some relief, but not enough. IF the district can pass this Supplemental Levy, they will still have to make cuts.
If the supplemental levy does not pass, the cuts will be much deeper.
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Ernest Jensen motioned to accept the resolution calling for the supplemental levy to take place on April 14
in the amount of $6.8 million dollars. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
Jerry Wixom motioned to enter Executive Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PERSONNEL, SECTION S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
Ernest Jensen motioned to enter Open Session, Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom motioned to adjourn, Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
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