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Board Meeting Minutes – Oct. 25, 2007
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Work Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2007
Westview Alternative High School Media Center
Idaho Falls, ID
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Mary Ann Smith Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business Operations
David Lent Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Cindy Ozaki Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Lent.
I. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
a) David Lent motioned to adopt the agenda as written. Mary Ann Smith seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
II. WORK SESSION:
FISCAL YEAR 2007 AUDIT REPORT
a) . Judy Brower, Accountant with Galusha,
Higgins, and Galusha reported to the board of trustees a summary of the audit report.
The Audit Committee met last Thursday for a detailed report. Today’s report was a
summary which focused primarily on the general fund balance as of June 30, 2007. The
Fund Balance as a whole is down as was budgeted and predicted. The Revenues were
higher because the primary source of our funding comes from the State of Idaho as
opposed to local property taxes. This change in our funding source brought our funding
in quicker than we have received it historically—which resulted in the appearance of
higher revenues. The summary report is available online for review. Galusha, Higgins,
and Galusha was happy to report that their unqualified opinions showed no findings and
no weaknesses. They feel that Idaho Falls School District 91 Administration is very
fiscally responsible and are good stewards of public funds.
David Lent asked Judy Brower if the suggestions of the accounting firm are implemented
to their satisfaction. Judy responded that the district is very responsive to their
recommendations.
BUILDING UPGRADES
b) : George Boland, Superintendent and Dana Wood, Director of
Operations led a discussion with the Board of Trustees in regards to building upgrades.
Dana provided a list of several upgrades that are necessary in several school buildings.
Performance Contracting was discussed as a possible option. The board of trustees
indicated that Operations should go ahead and seek an RFQ (Request for Qualifications
for bids), and they will review the bids and make a decision regarding specific upgrades
at that time.
Mary Ann Smith motioned to adjourn. Cindy Ozaki seconded the motion. Motion passed.