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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 12:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Present from D91 Board of Trustees: Present from D91 Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Jerry Wixom, Treasurer Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Deidre Warden, Clerk Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Larry Haws, Trustee Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services
Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications &
Community Engagement
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trina Caudle.
ADOPT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom made the motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Idaho’s Accountability Measures Star Rating System
Superintendent Boland reviewed the ESEA Waiver or the Elementary and Secondary Education Act known as
No Child Left Behind, approved by the State Board of Education and submitted to the U. S. Department of
Education for approval, so as the Board reviews policy they will have a better idea of the accountability system
proposed by the State. A handout was provided and a discussion held.
ii.Committee Reports
Lisa Burtenshaw reviewed that she and Deidre Warden met today with the Bond Committee for an update
regarding the bond campaign. Public meetings, letters from administrators, flyers, emails and signs are
planned to help educate patrons about the needs of the district and encouraging them to vote on March 13.
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Chairman Lent shared that Matt Bertasso, Director of the New Tech Magnet High School, provided an update
of the status of New Tech for the Eastside Rotary Club yesterday and did an excellent job. He also thanked
Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications and Community Engagement, for her support and help
in making the presentation go smooth. Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, reviewed staffing
updates and registration timelines. A discussion was held.
Chairmen Lent would like to send a thank you note to all of the Legislators the Board was able to meet with
during the recent visit to the ISBA Day on the Hill in Boise. Superintendent Boland will put something together
on behalf of the Board.
b.Proposed Board Policy Review Schedule
Superintendent Boland presented a proposed three-year Board Policy review schedule that the Board had asked him to
prepare. A discussion was held regarding the review process and identifying where changes will need to be made.
c.Board Policy Section 1 – Vision, Mission, Goals
Superintendent Boland provided a draft of Board Policy, Section 1, reviewing past work with principals and identifying
items for a consensus of the proposed vision, mission and goals. After a discussion, Chairman Lent asked board
members to review the document and send any suggestions to Superintendent Boland or Debbie to be compiled for
further review in March.
ACTION ITEMS
a.Wrestling Mat Bid Proposal
Carrie Smith, Director of HR and Finance, reviewed the history of bids for the sale of the wrestling mats.
Jerry Wixom made a motion to accept the bid from Martial Arts Academy for the purchase of one (1) set of wrestling
mats for $1,000 as recommended by the administration. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Wixom move to adjourn. Larry Haws seconded. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.
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