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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 12:00 NOON
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Dave Lent, Vice Chair Lisa Sherick, Assistant Superintendent
Deidre Warden, Treasurer Trina Caudle, Assistant Superintendent
Bryan Zollinger, Trustee Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement/School Improvement
Larry Haws, Excused Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations
Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications &
Community Engagement
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chairman Lisa Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Lent made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4
ayes, 0 nays.
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Board Training
Chairman Lisa Burtenshaw led a discussion regarding the goals set for building a district culture.
Schedules were made for board members to begin Learning Walks throughout the district, starting
at Temple View and A. H. Bush Elementary, during teacher collaboration time on Monday mornings.
Debbie will call administrators to make arrangements for their visits. Margaret Wimborne reviewed
plans for the formal Learning Walks which would allow building administrators to join. A time was
also arranged for Trustee Burtenshaw and Trustee Lent to meet with the high school student
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representatives on Friday, November 1.
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ii.Committee Reports
October 14, 2013 - Budget Committee Meeting
Chairman Burtenshaw deferred the Budget Committee meeting report to Judy Brower,
Galusha Higgins and Galusha, who is here today to present the 2013 Audit Report.
October 14, 2013- System Structures/Curriculum Committee Meeting
Trustee Burtenshaw and Trustee Zollinger were able to attend a System
Structures/Curriculum Committee meeting where a discussion was held regarding
revisions to clarify the current Reduction in Force procedures. Trina Caudle explained
that with the most recent legislative changes there was some confusion with the use of
indicators instead of the rubrics in the Charlotte Danielson evaluation model being
used. Mrs. Caudle stated in order to elevate the problem and streamline the process
the procedures were revised to use the rubrics so it would be more consistent. The
committee will also start working on recommendations for teacher and principal
evaluations and bring them to the Board later this spring.
Trustee Warden shared that she had also attended the 65% Design Review meeting for
construction projects at Skyline, Emerson and Theresa Bunker this month and
everything seems to be on track and under control.
iii.Other Items –
Chairman Burtenshaw called for any other items of discussion. Superintendent Boland asked
Margaret Wimborne to review the plans for the Opening Ceremonies at Dora Erickson. Margaret
reviewed that next week Dora Erickson students will be out of school while teachers and staff move
to the new building. On Monday, November 4, 2013 students will return to school in the new
building and parents may have a sneak peak that day from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. before classes start. On
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Monday, November 18 a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, with the Chamber of Commerce, will be held
at 10:30 a.m. and the community Open House will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. that evening.
b.Construction Updates – Mike Clements, Chief Operations Officer, Bateman-Hall
Mike reviewed the Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Construction Progress Reports for October 2013 including
change orders, schedule updates and potential issues and impacts. Mike stated that Compass Academy is done
with the exception of a few punch list items and Dora Erickson construction is also near completion and should be
turned over by the end of this week. A discussion was held.
c.2013 Audit Report - Judy Brower, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha
Judy Brower and Ryan Ballain, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, provided handouts and reviewed findings from the
2013 Audit Report for Idaho Falls School District 91. Judy stated that the only increase in state funding came in
the form of Pay for Performance, in and out money, when you take that out of the picture district revenues were
down about eighty-five thousand dollars this fiscal year. Overall Judi stated the district is doing a good job at
managing taxpayer dollars. Discussions were held. The full audit report can be found on the district webpage for
review.
d.Discussion - ISBA Resolutions
A discussion was held regarding the proposed resolutions being voted on at the Idaho School Board Association
Convention on November 6-8, 2013.
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e.Discussion – CCSS Position Statement
A discussion was held regarding the district’s position on the implementation of the Idaho Core Standards. Board
members were in agreement that this is the law and they will support what is in Idaho Code. The district already
has a specific process in place that allows parents to address concerns about curriculum resources. Our teachers
also seem to be taking care of questions that parents have about the Common Core.
ACTION ITEM
a.
Payment of Claims
i.
Thomas D. Robison Roofing
Carrie Smith, Director of Finance, explained that Thomas D. Robison Roofing had submitted their
claim to the architect they have been working with on the district’s roofing projects. There was some
confusion about who was sending the claim to the district for payment and their invoice missed our
deadline. Carrie stated that Thomas Robison Roofing has been a very good vendor to work with over
the years and would recommend paying this so they don’t have to wait another month to get their
payment.
ii.
Design West Architects
Carrie Smith stated Design West Architects had some problems with their invoices and it took them
until after the deadline to get them corrected. Design West asked the district to consider making an
exception so they wouldn’t have to wait until the middle of November to get their next payment.
Carrie stated Design West was informed that if they missed the deadline in the future they would
have to wait for payment. A discussion was held.
Trustee Warden made a motion to approve the payment of claims as presented. Trustee Zollinger
provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Teacher to New Certification, Christine Hubbard, Government at Skyline High School
Assistant Superintendent Trina Caudle explained that as a result of late staffing changes Christine Hubbard was
hired to teach Debate at Skyline High School. Christine is certified in Debate and History so this is to pick up her
government endorsement which would also help with scheduling in the future. A discussion was held.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve the Teacher to New Certification as proposed. Trustee Warden
provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Meeting adjourned at 2:07 PM.
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