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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.