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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-06 Board Minutes BOARD MEETING MINUTES – November 6, 2007 PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2007 Administration Building Idaho Falls, ID 7:00 P.M. Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Mary Ann Smith Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary Ernest Jensen Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business David Lent Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary Madam Chair, Mary Ann Smith called the board meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Liz Branter. I. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: Liz Branter, Supervisor of Child Nutrition introduced Faye Olsen, her Assistant. Liz described how much that Faye does to help her run the Child Nutrition department. Liz said that Faye is a very deserving Emissary of Excellence because she always does more than is expected of her. Mary Ann Smith presented Faye with a plaque and thanked her for her dedication to her job. Because our volunteer was not yet present, it was agreed that we would reward this honor when he arrived**. II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: David Lent motioned to adopt the agenda as written and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. III. CONSENT AGENDA: Ernest Jensen motioned to adopt the consent agenda; David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. IV REPORTS: a) Student Reports: Chesney Taylor, representative for Westview High School addressed the board of trustees with her report. Chesney reported that: 1. The students at Westview are excited to change their name to Emerson High School. 2. Chesney and fifteen other students from Westview have enrolled in the CNA program. 3. Spanish and Art classes are now offered at Westview. 4. Students are trying to raise money so they can publish nicer yearbooks—they would like to have hard covers and colored pages. Nick Mason, representative for Idaho Falls High School introduced himself to the board. Nick reported: 1. Homecoming was great; the junior class won the class competition at the school. 2. Emotion Week was a great week; especially because IF won the Emotion Bowl. 3. The participation for Red Ribbon week by elementary schools was not as good as expected. BOARD MEETING MINUTES – November 6, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 3 4. They wanted to schedule a Leadership Lock-in with Skyline, Bonneville, IFHS and Shelley High School—but because of lack of participation they cancelled it. 5. State Leadership Conference is in Boise Thursday through Saturday. 6. The Student Government has decided to leave a legacy. Kelsie Kleiber started with a first annual Halloween Week – which was well attended and received by the students Nick would like to raise funds to buy an electronic Marquee for the school. 7. The Girls Federation, led by president Sam Storms, is participating in “Rachel’s Challenge” on th Nov. 29 —Rachel was a victim in the Columbine Shootings who wanted to make a difference in the world. 8. Football game Friday night; please come and cheer IF on. Mark Christensen, representative from Skyline High School was not present. b) Patron Input: There was no Patron Input. c) IFEA Report: Norma Lloyd, teacher from IFHS presented to the board of trustees in place of Nancy Caldwell, President of the IFEA. Norma distributed a handout and addressed issues that the IFEA have with the iSTARS program proposed by State Superintendent Tom Luna. iSTARS is an alternative salary schedule and recognition system that asks teachers to forego their tenure for a chance at higher pay. Norma requested that the Board of Trustees consider her argument when they go to Coeur d’Alene next week to vote on ISBA Resolutions. **Matt Hancock, Vice Principal of Skyline High School introduced Terry Layland to the Board of Trustees as “Volunteer of Recognition.” Matt said that he was presenting for Trina Caudle, Principal of Skyline High School, because she was not able to attend the meeting tonight. Matt thanked Terry for several years of volunteering and dedication to the kids in the community. Terry has brought in a lot of donations and has worked very hard to coordinate on the Skyline Athletic Complex Upgrade. Ernest Jensen presented Terry with a plaque. d) Education Foundation: There was no report. e) Community Relations Committee Report: Mary Ann Smith reported that she and David Lent have been meeting with George Boland to discuss how the board can meet one of their action items in the Continuous Improvement Plan. They would like to reach out and get input from the community. The proposal is to meet one hour prior to regularly scheduled board meetings for a general discussion. This will not happen until January or February of 2008. It was suggested that we poll PTO’s to determine what is convenient for the schools, what topics we should cover and if we should be holding these meetings at school locations. f) 2007 ISBA (Idaho School Board Association) Resolutions: Ernest Jensen discussed all eight of the proposed ISBA Resolutions that the Board of Trustees will vote on next week during the ISBA Annual Convention in Coeur d’Alene. 1. Resolution No. 1 – School District Exemption from the Imposition of Impact Fees. 2. Resolution No. 2 – School District Construction Plan Fees. 3. Resolution No. 3 – Public Education Funding for Elementary Alternative Programs. 4. Resolution No. 4 – Voluntary, Quality Preschool Opportunity for 4 Year olds in Idaho. 5. Resolution No. 5 – Funding Voluntary Full-Day Kindergarten. 6. Resolution No. 6 – The Return of Kindergarten Recess. 7. Resolution No. 7 – Election Date Consolidation. 8. Resolution No. 8 – Alternative Compensation Systems. BOARD MEETING MINUTES – November 6, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 3 IV. PROPOSALS: Second reading of Board Policy change: 204.2, 204.2.1 and 204.3. a) This policy was changed and went before the board for a first reading in August. There has been no comments or concerns received by the district. These policy changes are available at the district office for public review. th This item will be an action item on the December 11 board meeting. Westview Alternative High School name change b) : There have been no comments received about the proposal to change the name of Westview Alternative High School to Emerson High School. th This item will be an action item on the December 11 board meeting. V. ACTION ITEMS: Accept 2007-2008 ICTL (Idaho Council of Technology and Learning) Technology Grant a. Application Report . Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services addressed the board of trustees. Our district received the ICTL grant from the state legislature and sent an inventory report in June; a Final Budget report is required to be sent at this time. Camille asked the board to review the report and vote if she can submit the final budget report to the ICTL. Ernest Jensen moved to accept the budget report and submit it to the state, David Lent seconded the motion. Motion Passed. All in favor. Accept the FY-2007 Fiscal Audit b. . The board reviewed the budget in detail in the October work session, they have no concerns. David Lent moved to accept the FY-2007 Audit report completed by Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha. Ernest Jenson seconded the motion. Motion passed. All in favor. c. ISBA Resolutions from the Floor :  Region IV – Jerome would like our support to bring to the floor a resolutionwhich would allow school districts to employ realtors when they advertise or sell property. Our Board of Trustees would like to support this proposal. Having a realtor to represent the school district is actually in the best interest of the district as opposed to the bid process. Ernest Jensen moved to support this resolution; David Lent seconded the motion; motion passed. Three Aye votes.  Region V Superintendents – Concurrent Enrollment. Concurrent enrollment allows high school kids to earn college credits while they are enrolled in high school. Our district supports this. Ernest Jensen moved to support this resolution; David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. Three Aye votes. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no executive session. David Lent moved to adjourn the meeting; Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.