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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – BUSINESS MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016
Chairman Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM. Trustee Warden made a motion to go into
Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (b) Personnel and (c) Property. Trustee Lent provided the
second. A roll call vote was taken:
Lisa Burtenshaw – yes
Deidre Warden - yes
Dave Lent - yes
Larry Haws - yes
Bryan Zollinger – yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session for discussions regarding Employees
2016-2017C, D & E, all requesting to be released from contracts, Employee 2016-2017F regarding administrative
leave, and a property matter.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to return to Open Session at 6:59 PM. Trustee Haws provided the second.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
7:00 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Deidre Warden, Vice Chair Sarah Sanders, Director of Secondary Education
Dave Lent, Trustee Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Larry Haws, Treasurer Dan Keck, Director of Student Services
Bryan Zollinger, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communications and
Larry Wilson Community Engagement
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk Chairman Lisa
Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tessa Tirrell, Compass
Academy Student Representative.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a.Recognition of Outgoing Trustee - Bryan Zollinger, Zone 1
Chairman Burtenshaw thanked Trustee Bryan Zollinger for his dedication and service to the students,
staff and patrons of District 91 over the past four years. Chairman Burtenshaw also thanked Bryan’s wife
and children and presented Bryan with a certificate of appreciation and a thank-you basket. Trustee
Zollinger is resigning his position on the Board to serve in the Idaho Legislature.
b.Oath of Office Zone 1 Trustee Appointment - Larry S. Wilson
Chairman Burtenshaw administered the Trustee’s Oath of Office to Mr. Larry S. Wilson, the newly
appointed Zone 1 Trustee. Chairman Burtenshaw stated Trustee Wilson was given the board packet
information prior to the meeting and he would be voting on the issues discussed tonight.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Lent provided the second. Motion
carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a.Student Reports – written comments, if provided, are attached. Students representatives were asked
to report on their community service projects.
Skyline High School –Casey Lewis, Student Body Vice President and Carlos Ramirez, Student
Body Public Relations Coordinator, reported.
Idaho Falls High School – Representative Tessa Williams reported.
Compass Academy - Representatives Tessa Tirrell and Jacob Rich reported.
Emerson Alternative High School – Mr. Mike Harvey, Faculty Member, reported.
A brief discussion was held about classroom visits, suggestions the Superintendent or board members
might have that could help build student and community participation and information about school
governance and how the district works.
b.Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Boland stated that at the last meeting Trustee Lent asked about revisiting the need for
renovations at Ravsten Stadium, specifically the locker rooms. The superintendent shared he had
reviewed the plans from the original 35% drawings and they did include renovations for both the east
and west stadiums. Some of the work listed in the original drawings has already been done so we’ll
want to engage the new design team to take a look at where we are now. The superintendent stated
he will continue to work with the facilities committee on this.
Superintendent Boland also provided an update regarding delinquent meal charges within the Child
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Nutrition Department. The report he was given showed delinquent charges on November 30 last year
were just over $4,000. After implementing the new alternative meal plan, prior to the start of this
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school year, delinquent charges as of November 30 this year are right at $1,900. The policy revision
appears to be helping. A brief discussion was held.
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c.Patron Input – no comments.
d.IFEA Report - Co-President Margaret Quade reported, written comments are attached.
e.Other Items
i.Board Committee/Community Conversation Updates
Chairman Burtenshaw asked for a volunteer to serve on the Facilities Committee replace
Trustee Zollinger. Trustee Dave Lent volunteered to serve on the committee with Trustee
Deidre Warden.
ii.ISBA Day on the Hill – Feb. 20-21, 2017
NSBA Annual Convention - March 25-27, 2017
A discussion was held regarding attendance and registration deadlines for the upcoming Idaho
School Board Association’s Day on the Hill & National School Board Association’s Annual
Convention.
Trustee Lent added that Skyline High School has had a very successful year in football and cross
country, both winning state titles this year. He also asked that the facilities committee look at
the locker room situation at Skyline after hearing they do not have enough for their athletes.
iii.Budget Status Report – a hard copy was provided in the board packet. No discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Wilson provided the
second. A discussion was held regarding Matching Funds. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved included:
a.Approval of Minutes
ii.November 9, 2016 – Special Board Meeting
iii.November 16, 2016 – Board Business Meeting
iv.December 6, 2016 – Special Board Meeting
b.Payment of Claims
i.November 2016 Bill List $2,072,050.31
ii.November 2016 Checkbook List $14,040.31
c.Staff Actions
Emergency Hire: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the
following position:
Employee Name Position Location
Robyn Keyes Teacher to New - Health Emerson Alternative High School
New Hires:
Tena Runcorn 2 nd Grade Temple View Elementary
Paula Zohner Math Skyline High School
Janet Carter Science Skyline High School
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d.Matching Funds
i.Compass Academy
Photography Backgrounds $1,124.34
ii.Compass Academy
Tutoring Center Furniture $1,220.00
Total Matching Funds requested $2,344.34
e.Other Items
i.Surplus Property – (2) vans, a pickup bed box and (2) office chairs will be added to the district’s
surplus property list.
ACTION ITEMS
a.2017-2018 School Calendar Adoption
Superintendent Boland stated that all of the calendar feedback received was included in the board
packet for review. The superintendent added that the two-week Christmas Break had been moved back
to December 18, 2017, the week before Christmas, based on feedback from teachers regarding student
instruction time. Dates for parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school nights and assessments will be
added later. A discussion was held.
Trustee Lent made a motion to adopt the 2017-2018 School Calendar as presented. Trustee Haws
provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b.2018-2022 School Calendar Resolution
Superintendent Boland stated based on calendars for the next five years it appears we can be
consistent with a set start date on the last Wednesday in August and ending the school year by Friday
of the first full week in June. This pattern is helpful when planning start-up and professional
development for teachers and it will also let parents and students plan accordingly. A discussion was
held regarding required instructional hours, coordination with District 93 and possible calendar
changes. The superintendent stated once these calendars are published the only thing that would be a
catalyst for change regarding the start, end or the scheduled breaks would be a change in state
statutes.
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the 2018-2022 School Calendar as presented, including a
disclaimer about changes would be based on any modifications to required assessment dates and
Idaho Statute. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c.New Course Proposals
i.Spanish II Heritage
ii.College French 1101
iii.STEAM
iv.Agency
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Dr. Sarah Sanders, Director of Secondary Education, stated there is a need for and students would
benefit from the courses listed. Spanish II Heritage would help strengthen grammar, reading and
writing skills for students coming out of Spanish I Heritage. College French would be offered at Skyline.
Idaho State University has agreed to support this course working with our instructor and students
would be able to use the advanced opportunity monies provide by the state to pay for the credits.
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STEAM (10 grade) and Agency (9 Grade) are unique to Compass Academy. These classes would be
required electives that would reinforce the project-based curriculum and provide training of the
fundamentals. A discussion was held.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the new course proposals as outlined. Trustee Lent provided
the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Chairman Burtenshaw stated that the following items were discussed in Executive Session prior to the
meeting and Trustee Wilson being sworn in so he would not be voting on them.
d.Employee 2016-2017C – Release from Contract Request
Trustee Haws made a motion to release Employee 2016-2017C from their contract as requested.
Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
e.Employee 2016-2017D – Release from Contract Request
Trustee Haws made a motion to release Employee 2016-2017D from their contract as requested.
Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
f.Employee 2016-2017E – Release from Contract Request
Trustee Haws made a motion to release Employee 2016-2017E from their contract as requested.
Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
g.Employee 2016-2017F – Administrative Leave
Trustee Haws made a motion to grant paid administrative leave to Employee 2016-2017F as necessary.
Trustee Lent provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Trustee Wilson made the motion to adjourn. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
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LEARNING REDESIGNED
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Prompt: Supt. Boland asked that I contact everyone to confirm a topic for the student reports
to be given at the December le Board Meeting. Please have your student rep(s) come
prepared to share information regarding community service projects they have orchestrated
this year. The reports should be no more than 3 -5 minutes to keep the meeting flowing. Let
me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Community Service Projects:
Thanksgiving Back
- Reading with elementary school students at Dora Erickson
- Writing letters to soldiers
- Helping at the Humanitarian Center
- Made dog treats for the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter
Other Community Service
Angel Tree at Dora Erickson
More Than A Stigma raised money for Behavioral Health Center
- Internships at Dora Erickson
Future Service Project
- Honor Society & BPA are planning a blood drive for sometime in March
- Boys & Girls Fed is planning a Christmas assembly for Dora Erickson since they
do not have a PTO
*Ending Question for School Board:*
- What are some community service projects that you would like to be seeing that
haven't been done in the past or planned for later in the year?
Wilkie, Debbie -1391
From: Williams, Tessa <will.tess188@cloud.ifschools.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:11 AM
To: Wilkie, Debbie -D91
Subject: Agenda from Idaho Falls
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Souper Bowl
-gathering donations for Idaho Food Basket
Turkey Boxes
-Thanksgiving items for families in need
Money Blitz
-money going toward Walmart gift cards for kids needing it
Adopt A Family
-six different clubs participating for eight families
Blood Drives
Walmart Project
-painted bus lines and cleaned building
I'll make sure it's a quick presentation. Thank you!
Wilkie, Debbie -D91
From: Quade, Margaret -D91
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 4:24 PM
To: Wilkie, Debbie -D91 <WilkDebb@d91.k12.id.us>
Subject: RE:
IFEA Report for the School Board Meeting:
We want to welcome Larry Wilson to the School Board and look forward to working together.
We have had many positive comments about the "Bonus" coming in our paychecks. We want to thank Carrie for working
out the math and the Board for approving the bonus.