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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91
$oard Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2001
Closed Session --11:30 A,M.: The Board of Trustees met in closed session to review a
student discipline matter according to 5.67-2345(b), IDAHO CODE.
Open Session: 1t was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to enter open
session. Time: 12:23 P.M. Motion passed.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Jerry Wixom led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adopt the agenda with no
changes. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the Consent Agenda
which included minutes from the February 27, 2001, Board meeting and the payment of claims.
Motion passed.
REPORTS
IFEA Report: IFEA President Mary Farner informed the Board and Administration that 32
delegates would attend the Delegate Convention in Boise on Apri16-7, 2001.
Taylorview Incident: Mrs. Farner asked that the Board not over react to the events of last
week. She noted that the Safety Committee is currently studying school safety issues.
Other Committees: It was noted that several committees are reviewing issues related to
Attendance, Mentoring and several other issues. These committees were formed as part of the
Negotiated Master Agreement for 2000-01.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning reviewed an opinion from the District's
legal counsel regarding school safety. He informed the Board of the concerns of parents
regarding the events of last week. He noted that district staff members were not consciously
giving misinformation. They were relating the information that they had been given.
After the first of April, meetings will be held to review safety issues. The meetings will be held
at Taylorview and be facilitated by Craig Ashton. The first meeting will be with student counsel
leaders. The second and third meetings will be held on April 5 with the second meeting
involving staff members and the third meeting involving parents and patrons from the
community to talk about concerns. Following these meetings, information will be analyzed and
action taken.
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March 13, 2001
Superintendent's Report contd.
The Superintendent expressed concerns regarding cammunications and current policy. At the
present time there is no specific policy. Severe punishment is needed for threats against students
and staff. Existing policy must be amended ar new policy developed in this regard.
Superintendent Manning reviewed the recommendation of the District's legal counsel regarding
oral or written threats. This is an extremely serious issue and a criminal act that deserves
expulsion and prosecution. Trustee Sharon Parry recommended that the administration develop
a resolution regarding this type of situation and submit it to the Idaho School Boards
Association.
The Safety Committee will make a recommendation regarding policy. This recommendation
will be reviewed with legal counsel and presented to the Board for a first reading. Robert
Collette will represent the Board on the Safety Committee.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Assistant Superintendent Ken Schaw informed the Board that Mr. Frank McGovern would act as
Honorary Spokesman an behalf of the Supplemental Levy election. Mr. McGovern is President
of High Road cammunications and involved in the community as a public speaker.
ACTION ITEMS
Matching Fund Requests: The fallowing requests were presented to the Board.
Boves Elementary School: Melanie Kuns, PTO President, requested rr~atching funds in an
amount not to exceed $5,100 for the purchase of accelerated math and reading equipment and
software.
Linden Park Elementary School: Principal Karla LaGrange requested matching funds in an
amount not to exceed $1,204.69 for the purchase of computer and A/V equipment.
Eagle Rack Junior High School: Request far matching funds in an amount not to exceed $670
for the purchase of track uniforms.
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to approve all requests as
presented. Motion passed.
Total Amount of Matching Funds Awarded to Date: $26,690.07.
Bid Award: It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixom to award the bid
for Phase II of the HVAC/electrical at Idaho Falls High School to Shook Construction of Idaho
Falls in the amount of $769,847. Motion passed.
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Bond Refinancing Resolution: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette
to adopt a resolution of School District 91, Bonneville County, State of Idaho, authorizing staff
and advisors to proceed with preparing for issuance of general obligation refunding bands, Series
2001, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. Mohan passed.
Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow noted that the refinancing will save district taxpayers
$489,000 at this time and approximately $1 M over the life of the loan.
Special Soard Meeting -March 20, 2001: It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by
Shoran Parry to hold a special Board meeting on March 20 to conduct an unofficial canvass of
the Supplemental Levy election results. There will be a brief closed hearing at 8:30 P.M. to
review a personnel matter according to Idaho Code Section 6'1-2345(b). Motion passed.
Change of April 10 Board Meeting Date: It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by
Sharon Parry to change the date of the April 10 Board meeting to Apri13. The meeting will be
held at 12:00 P.M. NOON in the Boardroom at the Administration Office. Motion passed.
Student Discipline Action: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom to
remove Student `D' (2000-01) from Clair E. Gale Junior High School and provide educational
services in an alternative setting which provides individual ar small group instruction in a safe
and secure environment for 45 calendar days. It was further moved and seconded that the district
conduct an evaluation to determine Eligibility for Special Education. If Student `D' is found to
be eligible for Special Education, the Board will proceed with disciplinary action in accordance
with Board policy, state law and IDEA. If the student is found not eligible for Special
Education, the Board will proceed with disciplinary action in accordance with state law and
Board policy.
In the interim, Student `D' is not to be on the property of any school either as a spectator or a
participant. That includes the time before, during and after school, whether or not an adult
accompanies him.
Discussion: Comments from the Board of Trustees included: Provide information to the Board
of Trustees regarding the cost to the district because of these threats of violence, such acts should
be punished to the full extent of the law and Board policy to send the message that such acts will
not be tolerated.
Motion passed.
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Motion to enter Executive Session: Personnel, 5672345(b), IDAHO CODE
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixom to enter Executive Session to
discuss a personnel item. Motion passed.
Return to Open Session
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to return to Open Session.
Motion passed
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixorn and seconded by Robert Collette to adjourn the meeting. Time:
1:50 P.M. Motion passed.
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