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Board Meeting Minutes – Mar. 11 2008
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2008
District Office Board Room
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 PM
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 Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary Education
Cindy Ozaki-via conference call Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Ernest Jensen is out of town and excused from the meeting.
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Lent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Dennis Griffeth, Principal of Ethel Boyes Elementary introduced Pat Wright as the Volunteer for
Recognition this month. Pat has been a tremendous help to the school’s Accelerated Reader program.
Jerry Wixom presented Pat with a plaque of gratitude.
Mike Marshall, Principal of Edgemont Elementary School introduced Christina Carroll as the
Emissary of Excellence for March. Christina was nominated because of her implementation and
strength in the use of the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) model. Jerry Wixom
presented Christina with a plaque of gratitude.
Vince Howard, Principal of Eagle Rock Junior High School introduced Collette Stenerson as the
Emissary of Excellence for March. Collette also is being recognized for her implementation and use of
the SIOP model in her classroom. Mary Ann Smith presented Collette with a plaque of gratitude.
Trina Caudle, Principal of Skyline High School introduced KC Jones as the Emissary of Excellence for
March. KC is a teacher leader who always models effective instruction practices like SIOP. David
Lent presented KC with a plaque of gratitude.
KC wanted to thank the Board of Trustees and the Administration because they provide an
environment that encourages the use of models like SIOP.
I. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
David Lent motioned to adopt the agenda as written. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
Cindy Ozaki motioned to adopt the consent agenda as written. David Lent seconded the motion.
Motion passed. Items approved include:
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: February 5 and 26 , 2008
Payment of February 2008 Claims: $ 2,917,722.08
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Matching Funds
: Clair E Gale JHS-ice maker $ 1,359.35
Clair E Gale JHS-LED Marquee Sign 4,556.65
Total Matching Funds Request: $ 5,916.00
Staff Actions:
New Hire: Linda (Cindy) Hone/Health Teacher Idaho Falls High School
III. REPORTS
a) Student Reports:
Chesney Taylor,
Representative for Emerson Alternative High School reported:
1. The Emerson Seniors received their caps and gowns and they are excited to graduate.
2. The seniors are planning a trip to Lagoon.
3. Emerson High School received four invitations to attend the Hispanic Youth Symposium
in Sun Valley in April.
Nick Mason,
Representative for Idaho Falls High School reported:
1. The student body has collected over $350 for cancer patients in their “Pennies for
Patients” fundraiser.
2. The student body is now fundraising to help the parents of the foreign exchange student
from Greenland who was involved in a sledding accident.
3. The students at IFHS will participate a second annual “Pom Pride Days” in which they
will clean up the stadium and the school grounds of litter.
4. Student Body elections will begin next week.
5. The Talent show was a big success and it drew a large crowd.
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6. IFHS will hold their annual Rummage Sale on April 11 and 12.
7. Nick Mason introduced Brian Warden, Student Body President.
b) Patron Input:
1. Andrea Chambers addressed the Board of Trustees to thank the administration
for inviting and listening to patron suggestions in the calendar committee. She is pleased
with the 2009-2010 School Calendar that the administration is recommending for
adoption.
c) IFEA Report: there was no IFEA report.
d) Education Foundation:
Daryl Snyder, president of the Education Foundation, reported that:
1. The Foundation has raised $70,000 for the Mayor’s Scholarship. Recipients for the
scholarships have been selected. They are distributing thirteen senior scholarships at
$1,500 and twelve $500 scholarships. The Mayor’s Scholarship Dinner is scheduled for
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April 10 at 6:00 PM.
2. The Foundation is using some of the funds, after all expenses have been paid to create a
College Pathways program and they are also setting up an Endowment.
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3. The Skyline Boosters club is holding a fundraiser on May 2.
4. The foundation has a volunteer accountant who is working to import all the donation data
into QuickBooks.
5. The Foundation has been contacted to participate in the Oprah Give Big Challenge. The
Foundation will be the vehicle to donate money to the “Write Start” program.
e) Superintendent’s Report:
1. Superintendent George Boland gave a brief overview of the State Inspection Exit Report.
The inspector praised the changes that have occurred in the district over the past year. He
was very pleased with the hiring of a Chemical Safety Engineer and with the changes to
the Chemical hygiene policies that are in place. Here is a list of items that need attention:
The exit signs over the exit doors are hard wired and out of date. We need battery
backup on these signs to ensure that in the event of a power failure, these signs will
still light up.
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The exit doors are difficult to open with the build up of snow and ice and as a result
of frost heaves from the ground.
There are water leaks in the east and the west stadium buildings. The concrete over
the roof has been disintegrating which causes leakage into the interior of the
building.
Forklift training is needed for warehouse and food services personnel.
There is insufficient fill around the play structures in the play grounds.
District Wide -We need to use only Type I and Type II ladders
-There are some extension cords that are not grounded.
-There is inadequate aisle space in some classrooms due to
“too much stuff.”
-Some doors have non-tempered glass
Overall, the report is good. Work Orders are already in place for the items that can be
taken care of. Some of these items will require more financial planning.
2. The four-year planning meetings at the Junior High Schools are complete. The parent
turnout to these meetings was very good. The Administration presented parents with
information to help their upcoming ninth grade students plan their schedule for next year.
They introduced the new “ecis, ” an electronic plan builder that has other features to help
a student determine their path.
3. George passed around a copy of the recruiting brochure that will be ready by next
Tuesday. This brochure has been paid for by donations. They Administration will bring
these brochures to the recruiting fairs that they will visit this spring.
IV. ACTION ITEM:
a) Resolution to set the Trustee Election in Zone 3 and Zone 5:
David Lent motioned to except the resolution calling for the annual trustee election for zone 3 and
zone 5. Cindy Ozaki seconded the motion. Motion carried – 4-0.
b) Calendar for 2009-2010 School Year:
This is the third and final reading of the proposed calendar for the 2009-2010 school year. This
calendar has been available for review. We have received comments at tonight’s meeting in
support of this calendar adoption. Mary Ann Smith motioned to adopt the proposed School
Calendar 2009-2010. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion carried – 4-0.
c) Bus Bid Award:
Guy Wangsgard presented that the bid process was opened last Tuesday. The district has received
three bids for the purchase of three diesel powered conventional busses. The Administration
recommends that the Board of Trustees award the bid to Western Mountain Bus for the low bid of
$241,848.00.
Mary Ann Smith motioned that the bid for bus purchase be awarded to Western Mountain Bus in
the amount of $241,848.00 for three busses. Cindy Ozaki seconded the motion. Motion carried –
4-0.
David Lent motioned to enter Executive Session. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Mary Ann Smith motioned to enter Open Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Cindy Ozaki motioned to adjourn. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Meeting Adjourned.