HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_05_11 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Business Meeting Minutes
May 11, 1999
Executive Session: The Board of Trustees met in executive session at 11:30 A.M. to review
negotiation and personnel items according to Idaho Code.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda with
no changes. Motion passed.
Special Orders of the Day
Jarvis Jensen, who passed away on April S, was honored posthumously by the Board of Trustees
and Administration as the April Employee of the Month. Mr. Jensen was remembered for his
willingness to help others and the excellent job he did as groundskeeper for Ravsten Stadium.
His wife, Delores Jensen, accepted the plaque in memory of her husband,
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve
the minutes from the Apri127 Board meeting with one correction. Motion passed.
Payment of Claims It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve
the payment of claims in the amount of $1,726,593.77. Motion passed.
Staff Actions It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Sharon Parry to accept the staff
actions which included the appointment of Mr. John Schooler as Music Coordinator. Motion
passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input
The following patrons asked the Board to reconsider their action regarding boundaries. They
also asked the Trustees to consider safety issues and requested that additional meetings be
scheduled with patrons to discuss the issue:
Pam Fan- Camile ~~~ Joni Lindberg Bob Judge Don Curran
Phil Gray Paul Reep Annette Harvey Sherry Soulis Gary Oswald
Tony Huegel
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Patron Input --- contd.
Philip Wheatley felt that all schools in the district offer an equitable and consistent education
across the district. He was concerned that the Board would risk the support of patrons if the
district were not fiscally responsible. He supported the action of the Board to change boundaries
and use existing facilities.
Nancy Leahy supported the Board action and felt that it was the Boazd's responsibility to
manage the district in the most fiscally sound manner possible. She also asked that the Board
consider the overcrowding problems carefully.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Proposed Policy -- 616.4 -Second Reading: This proposed policy was presented to the Board
far a second reading and two changes were noted, It was felt that this policy is a good addition
to the current Special Education policy. The proposed policy will be presented for a third and
final reading at the May 2S Board meeting.
Review of Bou~tdary Change Action:
Chairman Reed stated that the Board of Trustees had received notice of a lawsuit. The notice
had been forwarded to the District's legal counsel for review and the Boazd would make no
comment at this time.
Superintendent Manning reported that prepazations were being made to implement the boundary
changes approved by the Board of Trustees at the April 27 meeting. Principals are preparing
letters and scheduling meetings with students and parents before the end of the school year.
Safety issues aze being addressed. Busses will transport students who have to cross Woodruff,
17~' Street and Sunnyside Road. A meeting will be scheduled with the City of Idaho Falls
Traffic Committee to review the need for additional crossing guazds.
The Boazd of Trustees discussed the boundary change issue at length. Following the discussion,
it was moved by Sharon Pazry to advise the administration to proceed with the Edgemont plan.
The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION ITEMS
Award Bid for Boilers @ Skyline and C. E. Gale: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and
seconded by Sue Fineman to awazd the bid to Fatnilian Northwest as the low bidder meeting
specifications. Amount of Bid: $53,669. Motion passed.
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Action Items - contd.
Award Bid for Roof Repairs @ Bunker, Bush, Linden Park, Longfellow and C. E. Gale:
It was moved by Jerry Wixorn and seconded by Ernest Jensen to award the bid to the following
as low bidders meeting specifications: Motion passed.
Hughes Roofing: $].03,683 (Bunker and C. E. Gale)
Modern Roofing: $ 85,48$ (Longfellow)
Robison Roofing: $129,970 (Bush and Linden Park)
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sue Fineman to adjourn the meeting. Time:
1:12 P.m. Motion passed.
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