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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-27 Board Minutes Page 1 of 3 IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91 BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD MEETING – MAY 27, 2008 DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM - 12:00 A.M. Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent Mary Ann Smith, Vice Chair Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business Ernest Jensen Gail Rochelle, Director of Secondary David Lent Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Cindy Ozaki-via conference call Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary Jerry Wixom called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Ann Smith. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: Ernest Jensen motioned to adopt the agenda as written. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. WORK SESSION: A)JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) CONTRACT PROPOSAL FROM CITY OF IDAHO FALLS. Superintendent George Boland led the discussion. The high school principals and the junior high school principals were present to participate in the discussion. Joe Cawley was present to represent the Idaho Falls Police Department, until Chief Roos arrived. School District 91 has contracted with the City of Idaho Falls in the past to provide police officers as SRO’s in the junior high schools. The past contract had the School District pay 50% of the salary and benefits and the City of Idaho Falls paid the other 50%. The City of Idaho Falls has changed that proposed contract. They would now like to have the School District pay 70% of the Officer’s salary and they would pay 30%. The SRO’s at the high schools are district employees who are reserve officers. The City feels that this is a fair arrangement because the officer is at the school full-time for 9 months out of the year, which they equate to 70% of their salary and benefits. All of the junior high school principal’s felt that the presence of an Idaho Falls Police Officer helped kids make better choices, they form relationships with the kids and help mentor them, they helped them to deal with recent threats and potential problems in a professional manner, the teachers Board Meeting Minutes – May 27, 2008 Page 2 of 3 prefer to teach in an environment that they know is being protected, and it is presumed that the community appreciates the presence as well in the event of an emergency. One of the options that the board reviewed was using reserve officers instead of hiring a Police Officer. Reserve officers do not typically stay in this position very long because they are usually retired officers and may not want such a commitment. The Board agrees that it is in the best interest of the students to have Police Officers present in the schools. It could cost the district up to an additional $200,000 in addition to current costs. The board asked Guy Wangsgard to calculate the budget with City of Idaho Falls Police officers instead of reserve officers and see how that will impact the budget. B)FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Director of Business Functions, Guy Wangsgard, reviewed the budget handout that was mailed to the board members Friday. He wanted to highlight some changes and trends. The overall enrollment has gone up in contrast to an overall decrease in grades 7 – 12. Attendance is slowly declining. With the absence of kids, we lose Average Daily Attendance (ADA) money. There is more research needed to determine if these numbers are caused by students who are not enrolled for a full day. There may be some abuse of medical absences and there is a theory that some kids prefer “makeup school” to actual school. Some kids also seem to have their parents keep them home from school on the day that a test is given or a paper is due so they have more time to study and score higher. ACTION ITEMS: A)NEGOTIATED MASTER AGREEMENT RATIFICATION: Mary Ann Smith motioned to ratify the tentative agreement, as presented in the 2008-2009 Negotiated Master Contract Draft document; and that the administration and classified employees, with the exception of the hourly teacher and substitute categories, receive the same increases in salary benefits. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 aye votes. B) SKYLINE BLEACHER BID AWARD: Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business referred to the bleacher bid tally that was distributed to the board of trustees in the board packets. Guy pointed out that this purchase is funded through a grant from the CHC. Ernest Jensen motioned to award base bid as recommended to Recreation Idaho as low bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $27,628.72. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 aye votes. Mary Ann Smith motioned to enter Executive Session. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Board Meeting Minutes – May 27, 2008 Page 3 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mary Ann Smith motioned to enter Open Session. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Mary Ann Smith motioned to continue Teacher 2007-08A under probation status for the 2008-2009 school year. Cindy Ozaki seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ernest Jensen motioned to adjourn. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Board Meeting Minutes – May 27, 2008