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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – WORK SESSION/SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 12:00 P.M. (NOON)
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
JUNE 26, 2012
Present from D91 Board of Trustees: Present from D91 Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman Superintendent George Boland – Excused
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services – Acting Superintendent
Jerry Wixom, Treasurer Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Deidre Warden, Clerk Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Larry Haws, Trustee Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations
Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community Engagement
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Guests: Mike Clements, Bateman-Hall
Doil Clements, Bateman-Hall
Todd Brown, D91 Curriculum Coordinator
Angie Lee, D91 Instructional Coach
A luncheon was provided today thanks to a generous donation received through the Education Foundation in honor of
Trustee Jerry Wixom who is retiring after 24 years on the board.
Chairman Lent called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kevin Klingler.
Chairman Lent took a moment to recognize Karla LaOrange, outgoing Director of Elementary Education. The Board thanked
Karla for her service and dedication to the district over the past 26 years and presented her with a plant and a plaque.
ADOPT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays
(Trustee Warden arrived after the agenda was adopted.)
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Policy Review
Trustee Larry Haws reviewed Board Policy Sections 204.0 – Administrative Staff and 205.0 Temporary
Administrative Assignment. Larry also read a list of duties that a trustee is expected to do while serving in
this capacity and thanked Trustee Jerry Wixom the wonderful job he has done. Larry quoted Robert Louis
Stevenson “I know what pleasure is, for I have done good work,” and stated Trustee Wixom has done good
work.
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ii.Committee Reports – No reports.
b.Language Immersion Program Report
Todd Brown and Angie Lee provided a report on their recent visit to Davis County School District in Ogden Utah,
attending with a group of delegates from the Rigby School District, to view the state model dual language
immersion program. Dual immersion programs are designed for students, both native and non-native English
speakers, in order to learn two languages. The goal is to become academically proficient in both languages and to
value the cultural diversity. A PowerPoint was shown and a discussion held. Board members concurred that with
the implementation of the new magnet high school and program changes at Dora Erickson they have committed to
these projects for the time being. Chairman Lent asked the administration to give it some thought and come back in
the fall with a recommendation.
c.Construction Scope Update
Mike Clements, Bateman-Hall, provided documents and reviewed the construction progress reports for Clair E. Gale
and Idaho Falls High School regarding bid savings, change issues and a current cost summary for each project. Mike
stated that the Erickson contractor bid package will be discussed and voted on later in the agenda and once the bid
awards have been decided for Erickson the Ethel Boyes bid package should be ready to go by mid-July. A discussion
was held.
ACTION ITEMS
a.Award Bid for Re-Roofing Project at Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Deidre Warden made a motion to award the re-roofing project at Theresa Bunker to Thomas D. Robison Roofing Co.
in the amount of $202,782.00. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
b.Award Bid for Re-Roofing Project at A. H. Bush Elementary School
Jerry Wixom made a motion to award the bid for the re-roofing project at A. H. Bush Elementary School in the
amount of $140,102.00 to Smith Roofing. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
c.
Award Bid for Re-Roofing Project at Hawthorne Elementary School
Larry Haws made a motion to award the bid for the re-roofing project at Hawthorne Elementary School to Thomas
D. Robison Roofing in the amount of $38,300.00. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
d.
Award Bid for Re-Roofing Project at Eagle Rock Junior High School
Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to award the bid for the re-roofing project at Eagle Rock Junior High to Thomas D.
Robison Roofing in the amount of $114,500.00. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
e.Award Bids for Clair E. Gale Construction Project
Mike Clements provided documents and explained that rebidding the site work and the flooring and carpet
packages for Clair E Gale resulted in a substantial savings on both packages.
Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to award the site work bid package at Clair E. Gale to H & K Contractors in the
amount of $294,518.00. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to award the flooring and carpet bid package at Clair E. Gale to Wall to Wall in the
amount of $177,730.00. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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f.Award Bids for Dora Erickson Elementary Construction Project
Mike Clements provided and reviewed three documents, the Contractor Bid Summary, the Summary of Alternates
and the Cost Savings Options, for the Dora Erickson Elementary Construction Project. The documents were
discussed in detail to work through the options and alternates available.
Jerry Wixom made a motion to accept the bids recommended for approval, including the recommended Alternates
#1, #3, #4 and #7, as listed on the Dora Erickson Elementary Construction Bid Summary in the amount of
$8,435,876.00. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to accept Alternates #8 and #9 for the Intrusion/Video Rough-in only in the amount
of $51,025.50. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Deidre Warden made a motion to reject and rebid packages #15 and #20 as listed on the Dora Erickson Elementary
Contractor Bid Summary. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
g.Approve Separation Agreement for Employee 2011-2012 J
Jerry Wixom made a motion to approve the Separation Agreement for Employee 2011-2012 J in accordance with
Board Policy 210.2 e. “At the time of separation from the school district (termination or other cause), the maximum
number of unused vacation days to be credited for separation benefits will be twenty (20) days unless otherwise
authorized by the Board of Trustees. Employee 2011-2012 J has a total of 39.33 days of vacation. Deidre Warden
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
h.Approve August 2012 Board Meeting Schedule Changes
Jerry Wixom made a motion to approve the August 2012 board meeting schedule changes as proposed. Deidre
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Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The board will meet on August 7for the evening business
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meeting and August 21 for the noon work session to accommodate opening meetings for the 2012-2013 school
year.
Jerry Wixom moved to adjourn. Deidre Warden seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:23 PM.
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