HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_04_28 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
April 28, 2009
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 Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary
Jerry Wixom Karla LaGrange, Director Elementary
Caroline Meagher, Recording Clerk
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by London Watkins.
WORK SESSION
a. Gifted and Talented Program Report: Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education, reported that over
the past year, the Gifted and Talented committee, which was formed in response to the state mandate of
Idaho Code 33-2003, has been meeting to enhance the Gifted and Talented Program. Karla invited some
PACE students to bring in their completed projects on solar energy so the board can see the level of work
that the kids complete. The kids each presented their projects and their findings. All the kids expressed that
they really enjoyed the level of study in the series. The committee has written a new Board Policy that will
be presented to the Board during the May 12`h meeting as a first reading, This will become an action item
during the July 14`h Board meeting.
b. Budget Review: Superintendent Boland reported that the administration was hopeful that the legislature
would have set a school budget by now. Without that information, the district remains in a holding pattern,
waiting for JFAC to set the budget. Scott Marotz, District Attorney, reported the timeline if the district were
to pursue declaring a Financial Emergency. With that possibility, Scott advised the Board of Trustees to
consider holding a Public Hearing for the presumed budget cuts in response to the budget holdback. By
holding the Public Hearing the first week in May, we can pursue, if necessary, a Financial Emergency.
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ACTION ITEMS
a. Ratify Supplemental Levy Election Results
Jerry Wixom motioned to ratify results from the Supplemental Levy Election held April 14, 2009. Ernest
Jensen seconded the motion. Four Aye votes — motion carried.
b. Ratify telephone poll results for Raysten Stadium bid award
David Lent motioned to ratify results from the Raysten Stadium bid award held on April 16, 2009. Ernest
Jensen seconded the motion. Four Aye votes — motion carried,
c. Edgemont Gardens Elementary Day Proclamation
Superintendent George Boland reported that Edgemont Gardens Elementary School will celebrate their 50tn
anniversary and they would like the board of trustees to declare that date "Edgemont Gardens Elementary
Day," Ernest Jensen motioned to proclaim Edgemont Gardens Elementary Day as noted, David Lent
seconded the motion. Four Aye votes — motion carried.
d. Declare an emergency exists at AH Bush Elementary for emergency expenditures per Idaho Code 67-2808.
Dana Wood, Director of Operations, reported that the administration recommends that the district pursue
this status so repairs can be made to the building over the summer in a timely manner, bypassing the lengthy
bid process. Scott Marotz, district attorney, reported that the term "emergency" exists only in the sense that
our engineers have identified violations in code from construction that was performed in 2004. The district
attorney is currently seeking resolution for these violations. Jerry Wixom motioned to declare that an
emergency exists at AH Bush Elementary for emergency expenditures per Idaho Code 67-2808. Ernest
Jensen seconded the motion. Four Aye votes — motion carried.
Jerry Wixom motioned to enter executive session. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
PERSONNEL, SECTION S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
NEGOTIATIONS, SECTION 567-2345 (C), IDAHO CODE
Jerry Wixom motioned to enter Open Session. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen motioned to adjourn, Jerry Wixom seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
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IV CONSENT AGENDA
b. Payment of Claims --May 12, 2009
The total claims against the School District in the tax -supported funds for
this month are $ 2,295,198.29.
Board members are encouraged to contact Guy Wangsgard at 525-7508
before the meeting if they have questions about any of these claims against
the district. If any individual member feels the need to raise the issue of a
particular claim at the meeting for public discussion they may do so at that
time.