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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
March 17, 2009
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Mary Ann Smith, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent
David Lent, Vice Chair Karla LaOrange, Director Elementary
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Jerry Wixom Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Deidre Warden
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lance Lindley.
WORK SESSION
a.District Continuous Improvement Plan:
Superintendent George Boland briefly reviewed the District Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP.) There have
been very few changes since the last CIP dashboard review in January. With the current potential budget
cuts, the administration is focusing more on Goal 6 and analyzing our current budget and determining what
budget items are discretionary in respect to the Negotiated Master Contract and Maintenance of Effort.
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Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary Education has added action item 2.1.2 to evaluate the 7, 8 and 11
grade history curriculum in relation state standards. State standards do not align with national standards.
b.Little people helping little people:
Kristi Howard’s Fox Hollow fifth grade class came to present their project to the board of trustees. The
students decided to try to help people of small stature for a school project. The students wrote letters to
local hotels regarding this issue. Our local hotels responded with enthusiasm. Many now provide kits for
people of small stature that includes a step stool, tools to reach and adjust light switches, thermostats,
shower heads, and more. The board of trustees was very thankful to this group of students.
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c.Funding review:
George Boland reported that the administration is still awaiting further information and future guidance. The
Superintendent and the Director of Business attended a budget reduction workshop yesterday. The
workshop reaffirmed that District 91 is on the right track through our process of budget analysis and
determination of what budget items are discretionary. The administration will continue to analyze the
budget and identify potential efficiencies so they are prepared when the state issues budget guidance.
d.Employee survey results:
Nancy Caldwell, President of the IFEA introduced Mitzi Ellingson, president elect for the IFEA. Mitzi has taken
the results of the IFEA employee survey and put that information in a graph format. Mitzi reviewed these
results with the Board of Trustees and the administration.
PROPOSAL
a.Elementary Science Curriculum Adoption
Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education is recommending the Elementary Science Curriculum
adoption from FOSS. This curriculum is very hands on with engaging activities for the students. The
curriculum ties vocabulary and math into the science curriculum as well. The Curriculum kits are available for
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review in the District Office Board Room. This curriculum adoption will be an action item during the April 14
board meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PERSONNEL, SECTION S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
Jerry Wixom motioned to adjourn, Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
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