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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
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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.
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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.
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