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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 11:30 A.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
JANUARY 28, 2014
Board Chair Lisa Burtenshaw called the meeting to order at 11:35 AM.
Trustee Warden made a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Haws provided the second. A roll call vote was
taken:
Lisa Burtenshaw - yes
Dave Lent – yes
Deidre Warden - yes
Larry Haws – yes
Bryan Zollinger – yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assistant Superintendent Caudle and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345
(1) (b) regarding a student hearing and a personnel matter.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to return to Open Session. Trustee Lent provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0
nays.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 12:06 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kerry Martin, Athletic
Coordinator.
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
Larry Haws, Clerk Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Bryan Zollinger, Trustee Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement & School
Improvement
Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations
Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community Engagement
Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chairman Burtenshaw invited everyone to help themselves to the lunch provided today compliments of the
Professional-Technical Culinary Arts Program.
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ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Lent made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Zollinger provided the seconded. Motion
carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
WORK SESSION
a.Pancheri Expansion Project Update – Kent Fugal, Engineer, City of Idaho Falls
Kent introduced Chris Canfield, Assistant Public Works Director, and then provided updates regarding the
Pancheri Road project planned adjacent to Skyline High School and Eagle Rock Middle School. Kent stated that
there is not enough traffic on Pancheri to justify a full traffic signal at this time and hawk signals will be
installed at the crosswalks. Once construction is completed another study can be done to see if the full
signalization is warranted. Construction is scheduled to begin once school is out this spring. A discussion was
held regarding the safety of students walking to and from school requiring them to cross a five-lane road. On
behalf of the Board, Chairman Burtenshaw asked Mr. Fugal if he wouldn’t mind contacting the city attorney
regarding liability issue. Mr. Fugal agreed it would be best to have the attorney respond to the liability
questions and will contact him. Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations, also asked if the City would consider a
signal on the eastside of Pancheri so vehicles turning would have a better view of it. Kent will talk with the
consultant working on the project and follow-up with Kevin.
b.Board In-service
i.Board Training
Chairman Burtenshaw reviewed with board members the goals they identified back in August and
provided a copy of the Retreat in Brief handout. Board members had agreed to work at meeting the
requirements for the Master of Boardsmanship Award offered by the Idaho School Board Association.
Trustee Haws will send email reminders and report back at the next work session to see how things
are progressing. Chairman Burtenshaw also discussed building the culture and asked board members
to sign a thank you card, to put with the treats she made, for the Fox Hollow staff who recently
hosted the first Learning Walk held in our district. She stated it was fun to see the great things
teachers are doing to help students become more successful.
ii.Committee Reports
System Structure/Curriculum
The System Structure and Curriculum Committee met on January 23, 2014 for an on the K-6
Math adoption process. Committee members Trustees’ Burtenshaw and Zollinger shared
that it was a very effective meeting and they learned a lot about the math adoption timeline
and materials review that is currently underway. Todd Brown, Curriculum Coordinator, and
the math adoption committee members are currently reviewing eight resources and will
narrow that down to three for parents, patrons and staff to view before the final selection is
made. Chairman Burtenshaw shared that patron and parent, Mr. Suketu Gandhi, is
reviewing all eight of the resources to help with the process. The final three selected will be
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available to preview at an Open House scheduled on February 25 and 26 at the Innovative
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Center, located at 335 5 Street, next to Emerson High School.
Chairman Burtenshaw also shared that District 91 had been selected as one of ten districts
across the nation to be part of a Math Design Collaborative which is really exciting because
this fits so well with our model and what we are already doing. Ann Shannon, the top
person, will be here tomorrow to start training with teachers. A proposal for piloting a
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blended learning curriculum for a project-based biology and literature class at Idaho Falls
and Skyline High School next year was also presented to the committee. This would be done
through a platform called Educarious that also fits well with the management system we are
currently using.
iii.Other Items
Chairman Burtenshaw provided board members a handout with updates from the Superintendent’s
Friday letters supporting progress for the three goals they set this year.
c.Construction Updates – Mike Clements, Chief Operations Officer, Bateman-Hall
Mike provided documentation and reviewed the Idaho Falls School District No. 91 Construction Progress
Reports for January 2014 including change orders, schedule updates and potential issues and impacts. Mike
also reviewed mechanical issues being addressed and building demolition timelines. A brief discussion was
held.
d.Athletic Advisory Committee Report – Kerry Martin, Athletic Coordinator
A written report is attached. Kerry will report again in May with updates from the committee regarding their
short and long term goals. A brief discussion was held.
e.Response to Representative Trujillo’s Input Regarding BP 600
Superintendent Boland led a discussion reviewing Board Policy Section 600, in response to Representative
Janet Trujillo’s input, specifically Section 602 - Parent Involvement. The superintendent provided board
members with a list of suggestions and recommendation received from Rep. Trujillo. The superintendent
reviewed the bulleted items and what is currently in policy. A discussion was held regarding policies and
procedures in place, curriculum posted on the webpage for review, transparency, professionalism, academic
freedom and ongoing reminders to raise staff awareness regarding sensitive issues. Superintendent Boland
recommended if the board wanted to review the policy further to look at strengthening or revising it we can
schedule to do that.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.Payment of Claims - December 2013
b.Staff Actions
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved include:
December 2013
Revised Payment of Claims: $2,404,544.32
Staff Actions:
New Hire:
Sarah Schaeffer
Math
Emerson & Compass Academy
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ACTION ITEM
a.Approve Changes for February and March Board Work Sessions
Superintendent Boland led a discussion regarding the need to reschedule the February Work Session due to a
conflict with the Annual ISBA Day on the Hill meeting in Boise and the March Work Session as it falls during the
district’s spring break vacation.
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Trustee Lent made a motion to change the noon work sessions in February and March to the 18 of each
month. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b.Student 2012-2013E
Trustee Lent made a motion to allow Student 2012-2013E to return to District 91, attend Emerson High School
for the remainder of this school year and then apply at Skyline High School for the 2014-15 school year.
Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Chairman Burtenshaw called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Haws thanked the culinary students for providing such a
nice lunch. The students prepared a delicious soup, salad and dessert for the meeting today.
Trustee Deidre Warden made a motion adjourn. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Meeting adjourned at 1:14 PM.
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