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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_02_27 Board Minutes BOARD OF TRUSTEES Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Board Work Meeting Minutes February 27, 2007 Administration Building Idaho Falls, ID 12:00 Noon Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration: Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent Ernest Jensen Craig Ashton, Director of Curriculum Tracie Miller—via teleconference 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Craig Ashton. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mary Ann Smith moved to adopt the agenda as written, Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. ACTION a. Secondary Language Arts Textbook Adoption The secondary Languages Arts Textbook Adoption has been available for review by the public for 30 days in the district board room. There was no feedback from the public during the time that the textbook selection has been on review. Craig Ashton, Director of Curriculum and Shelly Smede, Curriculum Production Specialist, remain confident that their recommendation of this textbook adoption is still solid. Mary Ann Smith commented that she was very pleased with the textbook recommendation because it is a very rigorous program. Mary Ann Smith moved to adopt the Secondary Language Arts Textbooks consisting of the Glencoe Writer’s Choice and Write Source curriculum materials and textbooks. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. b. Skyline High School Outdoor Athletic Complex Kerry Martin of Skyline High School approached the board with a proposal to create a Skyline Outdoor Athletic Complex. The primary purpose for this project is to benefit the students of Skyline and Eagle Rock. There is a safety concern because the fields are uneven; there are holes in the grounds from leaks in the sprinkler system; which was installed in August of 1967. It is also a concern to have students traveling after school to Tautphaus Park for softball practice. Daryl Schneider, Chair of the Education Foundation has been heading up efforts to acquire needed donations to complete this project. In-kind donations from local contractors have been increased to $104,580.00; private donations are currently totaling $10,000. The Education Foundation has submitted funding proposals to other local businesses and they are hopeful to receive the financing needed to complete this project. This project has been broken into three phases in an effort to distinguish what is absolutely necessary for safety purposes and what items can wait until further funding is Page Two Meeting Minutes 2-27-2007 secured. Phase one of this project will include engineering; excavation; electrical and replacement of the sprinkler system. The engineering and excavation projects are very generous in-kind donations from H&K Contractors and their window to provide this service to the school district is limited. Phase two will include hydro-seeding; landscaping and fencing/backstops. The district will assume responsibility for the sprinkler system which will need to be open to public bid because it is estimated to cost more than $50,000. David Lent moved to accept Phase I and Phase II of the Skyline Outdoor Athletic Complex as stated in the proposal dated 2/26/07. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. WORK SESSION a. Operations Internal Audit Report Craig Ashton, Director of Curriculum has worked with Guy Wangsgard, Coordinator of Business Functions, Karla LaOrange, Director of Personnel, Carrie Smith, Human Resources and Dick Wagner. Dick Wagner was included to provide an outside view. The audit showed a lot of strengths in the system. Craig presented a list of 18 findings. Guy Wangsgard commented that the audit has revealed that the model needs to be changed and that the staff is anxious to see change. Craig Ashton stated that due to specific personnel issues the board will receive recommendations in Executive Session. Mary Ann Smith moved to enter Executive Session and David Lent seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen moved to enter open session and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed.