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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_06_12 Board Minutes BOARD OF TRUSTEES Idaho Falls School District 91 Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2007 Administration Building Idaho Falls, ID 7:00 P.M. Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent Tracie Miller Craig Ashton, Director of Curriculum Ernest Jensen Karla LaOrange, Director of Personnel Mary Ann Smith Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business David Lent Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order. FY 2007-2008 BUDGET HEARING Reviewed by Guy Wangsgard, copies attached. Presentation included a budget amount of $80,660,427 for all funds. The district did not spend the entire Administrative Staffing (IBEDS) budget and used the remainder to supplement the loss in the Instructional Staffing (IBEDS) and the Classified Staffing (IBEDS). The budget includes a 5 cent increase in school lunches bringing the elementary cost to $1.50 and secondary to $1.75. There should be no need for a revised budget this year because the negotiation team has reached settlement with the IFEA. The budget hearing was closed. BOARD MEETING Chairman Jerry Wixom called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Tracie Miller. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the agenda. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA David Lent moved to adopt the consent agenda as written, Tracie Miller seconded the motion, motion passed. Items approved include: Board Meeting Minutes: May 8 and May 22, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 2 Matching Funds: Edgemont Elementary School climbing wall $3,174.00 Bush Elementary School Landscape structures $6,551.68 IFHS Marching Band Digital Cameras $ 724.82 IFHA Chemistry Dept calculators $1,010.00 Total Matching Funds requested: $11,460.50 Payment of June 2007 Claims: $ 2,373,221.58 Staff Actions: New Hires: Natalie Arritt Amy Donselar Taylorview Jr High To be determined Math Speech Language Pathologist Tamara L Bailey Candace W Elliott Westside Elementary Idaho Falls High School Kindergarten Chemistry Emilie L Bird Scott A Fillmore Taylorview Jr High Clair E Gale Jr High Math – 1 yr leave Math Jennifer M Call Pamela M Fox Skyline High School Taylorview Jr High English/History Earth Science - 1 yr leave Ashley L Campbell Kalyn P Geddes Temple View Elementary Taylorview Jr High rd 3 Grade Elementary/Jr High PE Britney K Christensen Priscilla M Gill Idaho Falls High School Temple View Elementary st Math 1 Grade Susan K Collins Cottey M Greene Fox Hollow Elementary Skyline High School rd 3 Grade Biology/ A&P Krista K Cornish Roberta K Hammer Clair E Gale Jr High Theresa Bunker Elementary Art Preschool Melissa K Cortes Ryan N Hansen Idaho Falls High School Idaho Falls High School Speech/Debate Speech Journalism Brant A Crowther Heather S Heaton Dora Erickson Elementary Eagle Rock Jr High rd 3 Grade Earth Science Melissa A Daniels Carol A Howard Skyline High School Fox Hollow Elementary st Math 1 Grade Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 3 STAFF ACTIONS: New Hires: Julie Johnson Emily A Palmer Sunnyside Elementary Eagle Rock Jr High Primary Spectrum Earth Science Laurie Kiester Brenda L Passmore Clair E Gale Jr High Clair E Gale Jr High English – 1 yr leave Special Education Colby N Knight Elaine B Price Idaho Falls High School Temple View Elementary School th Physical Education 5 Grade Karen R Laitinen Julie D Reynolds Idaho Falls High School Fox Hollow Elementary Natural Science Special Education Richard P Luckau Jennifer L Roush A H Bush Elementary Edgemont Gardens Elementary thst 5 Grade 1 Grade Christopher L Manley April Taylor Westview High School Westside Elementary rd Math 3 Grade Dianna L Marzolf Maci L Tempel Westview High School Theresa Bunker Elementary th Counselor 6 Grade Craig S Miller Erin K Tew Administration Taylorview Jr High Professional Technical Coordinator Family & Consumer Science Kellie L Miller Shelly L Thiel Longfellow Elementary Eagle Rock Jr High th 5 Grade New ERA Classroom Eve M Navarro Elizabeth G Topliff Linden Park Elementary Taylorview Jr High st 1 Grade Reading Richard L Owens Lisa G Vail Eagle Rock Jr High Sunnyside Elementary History PACE Christina M Van Dam Tara Michele Wells Ethel Boyes Elementary Linden Park Elementary Primary Spectrum Counselor Hillary A Webb Ethan W Wood Dora Erickson Elementary Dora Erickson Elementary thth 6 Grade 4 Grade Bryant L Worthen Kathy H Wells Linden Park Elementary Music Office th 5 Grade Elementary Music Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 4 Resignations: Elizabeth Adams Jennifer Petersen Fox Hollow Elementary Theresa Bunker Elementary th Preschool 4 Grade Dan Clayson Tiffiny Peterson Idaho Falls High School Longfellow Elementary th Natural Science 5 Grade Julianna Davenport Shauna Polson Westview High School Skyline High School English Family & Consumer Science Jodi Fauver Ginger Stacey Eagle Rock Jr High Clair E Gale Jr High Earth Science Health Anna Nowak Eagle Rock Jr High English Retirements: Nancy Brizzee Robert Tolman Idaho Falls High School Westview High School Business Principal Retiring and returning part-time Reed Moser Skyline High School Natural Science Leave of Absence: Maureen Perino Nancy Vollmer Hawthorne Elementary Ethel Boyes Elementary th 4 Grade Speech Language Pathologist Reports: No Student Reports Patron Input: Angela Watkins addressed the board with concerns about the proposed placement of the Sunnyside modular classroom. As proposed, the modular would be placed 30 feet from their backyard; the average distance of modular placements throughout the district is 171.1 feet. Angela distributed a handout with suggestions of alternative locations and hopes that the board will consider her suggestions in their decision. Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 5 Molly Treasure also addressed the board with concerns about the proposed placement of the Sunnyside modular classroom. Molly’s concern is that the placement would provide a hidden alcove at the back of the school. This area has a history of vandalism and violence. There has been graffiti, kids parking in this area at night and they sometimes climb onto the school buildings. In the past, the neighborhood has been able to monitor and call the police when they witness these events. This proposed modular would block the view to this area from neighbors. Anna Larsen addressed the board with concerns about Community Education. Anna is a teacher for Community Education who has always had full classes. Anna is very concerned that the district would want to stop a program that offer so much to the community. She does not want the board to overlook the intangible benefits of the program. IFEA Report: Nancy Caldwell introduced herself to the board of trustees as the IFEA President for fiscal year 2007-2008. This is Nancy’s third term as president of the IFEA; she held this position in 1983, 1993 and 2007. Nancy is excited to work with the board and the current administration in the upcoming year. Education Foundation: Brian Arave, Director of Education Foundation reported that the foundation is working on becoming more self-reliant. They are seeking a new location to house their office. Brian reported that last year the foundation issued $40,000 in checks to the schools and t his year to date they have issued $ 86,023. Brian also wanted the thank Tracie Miller for her work as school board representative for the Education Foundation. Superintendent’s Report: 1) Superintendent George Boland received a letter from the State Department of Education notifying us that Idaho Falls School District 91 has been selected as “What Parent’s Want” honoree. We were selected by parents. You can find out more about this honor at www.schoolmatch.com. 2) ISAT Testing: George Boland has received a letter of complaint about the change in ISAT testing and wanted to address those concerns. The testing window this spring was April 9 through May 18. The State Board of Education decided to change the testing vendor from NWEA to DREA. They also shortened the testing window by one week. The tests are now longer with up to four sections per test. The students cannot leave until they have completed a section. If the needed to use the restroom or go to lunch, they need to be accompanied by a testing proctor. Students receive tickets for every section of test, and they need to run in their tickets before they can take a test section. We received some criticism because students were taking tests with no prior testing score as a growth indicator and because it takes so long for the students to receive their scores. Because this is the first test from t his company it takes longer for the cut scores to be validated. In the future students will receive their results immediately. The high schools are considering a 90minute test taking clock to accommodate the longer test. This should help the students so they are not missing important test review for AP classes. 3) Board Policy 1003.4 C Attendance Policy. This is the first reading of a change to board policy. The changes to the policy language address situations where parents move out of a particular school zone and continue to waiver their children into that school on an open enrollment waiver. According to current policy, those students cannot participate in Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 6 extracurricular activities with the school. The change in the language allows these students to participate, as long as the transfer was not made for athletic reasons. ACTION ITEMS: Community Education: Tracie Miller reported the findings of the Community Involvement Committee. The committee investigated the fiscal analysis of the program along with the enrollment and cancellation trends. They came to the conclusion that it is no longer feasible for the school district to administer this program. The board strongly believes that access to learning greatly enhances the quality of life for all residents and does not take this decision lightly; this decision was based solely on budget data. The committee stressed that they are not taking community education away from the public. There are a number of venues throughout the community that currently offer similar classes. The district will work with these other organizations in our community to collaborate and create a comprehensive community-wide framework that promotes and supports education as a lifelong process. Tracie Miller moved to amend Policy to strike the language to offer Community Education. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen commented that the cost to run the program is about the same cost as one full-time teacher and he feels that spending that money on a teacher to teach children of our district is our mission. David Lent commented that the program has obviously created a lot of loyal patrons. He would like to see us continue this service through helping the community unite the plethora of classes and groups through one forum. The Chamber of Commerce has expressed an interest in housing a website for this purpose. All five board members voted in favor discontinuing Community Education. Modular Classroom Bid Approval: There were four bids received for the installation of a modular classroom. Barry Hays Construction is the lowest bid at $9,850.00. This bid is lower because they are not hiring subcontractors; they are using their own electricians and HVAC specialists. The administration recommends that the board award the bid to Barry Hays Construction. There has been a protest filed by one of the competing bidders. They protest the bid because they believe that Barry Hays Construction is required to hire subcontractors to perform the electrical job. There is no electrical permit required by the City of Idaho Falls. Kevin Bodily, Architect for the project wrote the following letter to Dana Wood, Director of Operations for Idaho Falls School District #91: June 11, 2007 RE: Modular Buildings Modifications Project Dear Dana, We have been asked to provide an opinion as to the extent of the electrical work on the subject project. The scope of work for the subject project involves modifications to the opening through the wall between the mechanical unit and the interior of the building. In Board Meeting Minutes —June 12, 2007 Page 7 order to make the modifications required to the opening removal of the mechanical unit is necessary. In order to remove the mechanical unit, it must be disconnected electrically and when the unit is replaced reconnected electrically. There are not modifications to the electrical system required and no other electrical work is necessary. In our opinion, the electrical work required is incidental to the scope of work of this project. If the mechanical units can be pulled away from the wall or relocated such that work on the openings can be accomplished then the heating units would not require electrical disconnection. Please contact me if there are further questions regarding the scope of work for this project. Sincerely, Nielson Bodily & Associates, P. A. Kevin R. Bodily, A.I.A. Ernest Jensen moved to award the bid to Barry Hays Construction. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. All five board members voted to award the bid as stated. Budget Approval or Rejection Tracie Miller moved to approve the proposed 2007-2008 budget. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. All five board members voted to approve the budget. Child Nutrition meal price increase Tracie Miller moved to accept the 5 cent meal price increase. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion Passed. All five board members voted to accept the price increase. Ernest Jensen moved to enter Executive Session. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. Tracie Miller moved to enter Open Session. Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen moved that Cindy Ozaki be appointed to complete the balance of the term of Tracie Miller of Zone 5 effective July 10. David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn. Tracie Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed.