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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_06_12 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Board Meeting Minutes June IZ, 2001 11:00 A.M. Executive Session: Negotiations, 567-2345©, and Personnel, 567-2345(a), IDAHO CODE OPENING CEREMONIES Alan Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed. Matching Fund Requests: Fox Hollow Elementary School: Principal Loa Clute and PTO President Kris Barnes requested matching funds in an amount not to exceed $5,265 for the purchase of playground equipment. This equipment will be purchased from FY2002 funds. Taylorview Junior High School: Principal Mike Marshall requested matching funds in an amount not to exceed $1,181 for the purchase of picnic tables and benches. It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve both requests. Motion passed. Total amount of Matching Funds awarded to date (FYOI): $45,249.07 CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items: Motion passed. Board Minutes for May 22 and May 31, 2001 Payment of Claims Staff Actions PATRON/STAFF INPUT Several patrons and teachers made comments and presented information to the Board of Trustees regarding the proposed revision to the current Attendance Policy. Those comments included: Page Two -Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2001 • A request for 6 days of excused absences per trimester rather than 5. • Removal of the language that requires a minimum of two days of make-up time for each excused absence. • The addition ofnon-school sponsored activities under the definition of Excused Absences. • Support for a more conservative policy. Several teachers stressed the importance of students being in the classroom. • Consider adding due process language to the policy. Language submitted by Attendance Committee Chair: 1002.6 -Due Process, Right to Appeal and Procedural Rules and Regulations: Due Process, the right to appeal, and the procedural rules as outlined in Section 1005.15 and 1005.16 of District Policy will be followed regarding a student's appeal of any decision regarding loss of credit, out-of-school suspension in excess of S days (Idaho Code: Section 33-205) or expulsion recommendation that is the result of the student not following the attendance policy. • Excused absences should be addressed on an individual basis. • An objection that the language regarding minimum make-up time has been included in the policy, but was not identified in the Board meeting minutes of May 22, 2001. • A request to allow flexibility in any Board policy that is adopted. • A disagreement with required make-up time for missed classes. Some classes are not meaningful to the student. • A concern that the 2 day minimum make-up language implies that the teacher is not reasonable with regard to make-up requirements. • A concern that students would be allowed a minimum of two days to make-up pre-assigned work or tests. • A consensus from teachers that students have a responsibility to be in class. IFEA REPORT IFEA President Mary Farner presented a petition regarding the Surveillance Policy. The Board of Trustees was asked to reconsider this policy. Surveillance cameras should be used for safety only, not as part of an evaluation tool. Other issues: • Objection to holding Board meetings at Noon. • Procedure for adopting policy: requested that three readings be held if a significant change is made to proposed policy after initial readings. Page Three -Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2001 INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Attendance Policy: Superintendent Manning noted that the Board and the administration were listening to teachers regarding the policy. It was also noted that the two-day minimum make-up language for excused absences does not apply to pre- assigned work or tests. Mr. Manning urged the Board of Trustees to consider what the teachers are saying. It was the recommendation of the Superintendent that non-school sponsored activities must fall under the policy of required make-up. The purpose of this district is education. Insurance Presentation: Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow informed the Board of Trustees that the District has experienced an 87% increase in the cast of employee benefits over the past three years. He introduced Mr. Jerry Evans, Executive Director of the Statewide Council for Benefits. Mr. Evans discussed the statewide insurance pool and Mr. Ron Sherwood presented information regarding a cost by expenditure of School District 91 vs. statewide schools. District No. 91 is in the top tier for claims submitted. Mr. Ron Osborne of Blue Cross presented a comparison of costs far plans based on number of active employees including covered dependents. This information will be used by the District's Insurance Committee and the Board of Trustees to determine the renewal benefit options for 2001-02. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixarn to adjourn the meeting. Time: 2:39 P.M. Motion passed. r