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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 7:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Deidre Warden, Vice Chair Kelly Coughenour, Director of Elementary Education
Dave Lent, Trustee Randy Hurley, Director of Elementary Education
Larry Haws, Treasurer Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Jennifer Jackson, Director of Curriculum
Excused: Margaret Wimborne, Communications/Community
Trustee Bryan Zollinger Engagement Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Guests:
Scott Straubhar, Hummel Architects
Mike Clements, Bateman-Hall
Chairman Burtenshaw opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and called for a motion to adopt the agenda.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Lent provided the second. Motion carried 4
ayes, 0 nays.
WORK SESSION
a.HS Redesign Project Update
Scott Straubhar shared drawings and reviewed site plans for possible upgrades at Idaho Falls and Skyline
high schools. Scott commended the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Boland for their efforts over the
past months, meeting with community members and stakeholders to find out what they feel is essential in
order to help District 91 students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to be
college and career ready. Scott turned the time over to Mike Clements who reviewed the estimated
timeline and cost projections. A discussion was held regarding remodeling verses new construction, what
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kind of high schools do our patrons really want and be willing to support and what other options may be
available. Is this even something our patrons want? Superintendent Boland stated an Open House will be
held tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m., at the Willard Arts Center, to share the proposed upgrades with parents,
patrons and students and get their feedback. The Board has plans to meet with Eric Heringer, Financial
Advisor, in July regarding bonding and tax implications. They will continue gathering information and
expect to make a decision in July about running another bond election.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second.
Items approved include:
a.Payment of Claims
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i.Bruce Stanger - 4 Grade Rendezvous Co-host $150.00
b.Matching Funds
i.Theresa Bunker Elementary
Nook Readers $6551.50
ACTION ITEMS
a.2016-17 Negotiated Master Contract Ratification
Superintendent Boland stated that the Representative Organization held a meeting today to ratify the
Negotiated Master Contract and did so by an overwhelming 99.5 percent. Superintendent Boland
commended Carrie Smith, Randy Hurley, Kelly Coughenour and Jennifer Jackson the representatives of the
Board’s Negotiating Team for the outstanding job they did this year. The biggest change is the move from
the salary index to the career ladder. The average increase for teachers this year is 4.5 percent, but no one
will receive less than a 2.5 percent. The superintendent stated that the tentative agreement would serve
teachers and the district well. A discussion was held regarding the relationship and trust that exists
between the district and the organization.
Trustee Lent made a motion to ratify the 2016-2017 Negotiated Master Contract as presented. Trustee
Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Extend Applicable Provisions of the 2016-17 Negotiated Master Contract to Administrative and Classified
Staff
Superintendent Boland stated it is also the recommendation of the administration to extend the applicable
provisions of the Negotiated Master Contract to the administrative and classified staff.
Trustee Haws made a motion to extend the following provisions from the Negotiated Master Contract to
full-time classified and administrative staff:
Sick, personal and death in family leave
Medical, dental and life insurance
One-time payment in the December 2016 paycheck
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Trustee Haws also moved that the administrative and classified salary schedule bases be increased by
2.5%. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
c.Backhoe Purchase
Superintendent Boland reviewed that the maintenance department is in need of a backhoe. Three bids
were provided and the recommendation would be to approve the purchase of a 2011 John Deere backhoe
from MK Robison with the lowest bid.
Trustee Warden made a motion to approve the purchase of the 2011 John Deere backhoe from MK
Robison, LLC. for $49,999.00 as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. A discussion was held
regarding renting or contracting backhoe services verses the purchase of the equipment. Carrie Smith
stated one reason is the need to remove snow build-up from parking lots which we currently have no way
of doing and it has become a safety concern. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0
nays.
Trustee Haws made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Meeting adjourned at
9:10 PM.
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