HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_04_27 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
Apri127, 1999
Good News School: Hawthorne Elementary
Brownie and Junior Troop 62 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Principal Dick Wagner introduced Jennie Starkey who was honored by the Board of
Trustees, District 91 Administration and Hawthorne staff for her volunteer work at the
school. Trustee Sharon Parry presented Ms. Starkey with a plaque in recognition of her
volunteer work.
School climate was the focus of the program. Mr. Wagner and Hawthorne students presented
several examples of programs including Student of the Week, Conflict Management and Student
Council. Members of the Jump Rope Club demonstrated their skills.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to adapt the agenda with one
addition: Action Item E -Rescindment of Osgood Decision. Motion passed 4-l . A poll of the
Board resulted in the following vote:
Ernest 3ensen voted in favor of the motion.
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Sue Fineman voted in favor of the motion.
Alan Reed voted in favor of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted no.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to approve
the minutes of the April 15 meeting with one correction. Motion passed.
Staff Action Items: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to accept the
following staff action items as presented. Motion passed.
Elementary Principal assignments:
Edgernont Elementary School:
Erickson Elementary School:
Fox Hollow Elementary School:
Longfellow Elementary School:
Staff assignment: Bob Tolman will serve
with the Unity Model Curriculum project.
Cody Clover
Val Montano
Loa Clute
Kelly Coughenour
half-time at Idaho Falls High School and half-time
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Staff Actions -contd.
Other staff actions included two leaves of absence, eight resignations and six retirements.
Travel Reauest: Ryan Board, Choir Director at Taylorview Junior High School, requested
permission to take the Advanced Mixed Chorus to Farriungton, UT for a choir festival on May
14, 1999. It was moved by Jerry Wixom. and seconded by Sue Fineman to approve the travel
request. Motion passed.
Matching Fund Reauest: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to
approve a request for matching fiends in an amount not to exceed $463.00 for the purchase of 10
VCR's for the Idaho Falls High School. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input
The following patrons were opposed to the Boundary Adjustment Plan:
Joseph Anderson
James Barron
Brad Doman
David Gianotto
Lori Wells
Phillip Gray
Brenda Hall
Mike Ilodel
Darla Johnson
Bruce 'Whitbeck
Bob Judge
Megan McCor
Tamera Roper
Stephanie Rose
Sherry Saulis
Desiree Saupe
Carla TenEyck
The following patrons were in favor of the Boundary Adjustment Plan:
Betty Brooks Sonja Davis Michelle Jones
Cindy Smith-Putnam Jan Weberly
In favor of building a new school: Karen Harris
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Proposed Boundary Plan: Seventeen (I~) patrons apposed the boundary change plan and asked
the Board of Trustees not to change boundaries. The Board was asked to consider building a
new school on the south side. Five patrons approved of the boundary plan.
Osgood School: Osgood PTO President Jennifer Landeen spoke on behalf of the Osgood
Con~n~unity. She asked the Board to reconsider their decision to close Osgood School and to
schedule meetings with the Osgood patrons to discuss options. Mrs. Landeen asked for fair
treatment from the Board of Trustees.
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Student Representatives: Lane .Blake, newly elected representative from Idaho Falls High
School introduced himself and informed the Trustees that he would give his report at the next
meeting.
Laura Cheney named the newly elected student council members for the 1999-2000 school. year
and introduced her sister, Ann, as the new student representative.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning stated that he would submit his report to
the Board on Friday.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Proposed Policy 61.6.4 1't Reading: Member Sharon Parry introduced new policy that will
provide a course to parents to help them support their child's learning. This new policy would be
an addition to the Special Education section of the Policy Manual. Some revisions were
suggested. The policy will be submitted for a second reading at the May 11, 1999, Board
meeting.
ACTION 1TI~aMS
Final Boundary Adjustments Plan: Board members discussed the plan presented by the
administration and commended Superintendent Manning and Assistant Superintendent Murdoch
for their work on this plan to balance enrollments. After lengthy discussion of this issue, it was
moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to accept the plan for boundary
adjustments as recoirunended by the Administration.
Discussion•
Member Sharon Parry was not convinced that changing boundaries was the best option.
Member Ernest Jensen felt that after school activities are not the issue. It is the parent's
responsibility to transport their children if they want to be involved in after school activities.
Member Sue Fineman commented that Bush School offered many extra activities and programs
before and after school hours with parent volunteers.
Member Jerry Wixom noted that he was elected as a "trustee" of the district's resources. He felt
that a new school was not an option and that existing resources must be utilized.
Chairman Alan Reed felt it was not right to move 300 students to solve the overcrowding at one
school. He maintained that waiting a year to see what happened with eru-ollments was still an
option.
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Vote: Motion passed 3-2. A poll of the Board members resulted in the following vote:
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Ernest Jensen voted in favor of the motion.
Sue Fineman voted in favor- of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted no.
Alan Reed voted no.
Consumable Supplies Bid: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to
award the bids for consumable supplies to the lowest bidders meeting specifications. Motion
passed.
Overlay. Proiects Bid Award: Boves & Hawthorne: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and
seconded by Sue Fineman to award the bid for the overlay projects to H & K Contractors of
Idaho Falls. Amount of Bid: $b ] ,142.00 Motion passed.
Elementary Music Teachers: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Sue Fineman to
add three elementary music teachers for the 1999-2000 school year.
Discussion: Concern was expressed that if additional teachers were hired there would not be
adequate funding to extend the positions after the 1999-2000 school year. The Superintendent
informed the Board that staffing formulas are scheduled to be reviewed. For the next five years,
staffing needs will have to be balanced between additions and reductions, by attrition, if possible
and will involve more than just certified staff.
Vote: Motion failed 3-2. A poll of the Board resulted in the following vote:
Sharon Parry voted in favor of the motion.
Sue Fineman voted in favor of the motiaz.
Jerry Wixom voted no.
Ernest Jensen voted no.
Alan Reed voted no.
Rescindment of Osgood Decision: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Alan Reed
to rescind the motion of April 15, 1999, regarding the closure of Osgood School after the 1999-
2000 school year. This will allow the Board of Trustees to meet with Osgood patrons for further
discussion on this issue.
Discussion: Member Sharon Parry commented on the added costs of operating Osgood School.
Member Ernest Jensen felt that the Osgood patrons deserved to be heard.
Chairman Alan Reed reminded the Trustees that the action just rescinded the previous motion
and that the school would still be open for the 1999-2000 school year.
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Vote: Motion passed 4-1. A poll of the Board resulted in the following vote:
Ernest Jensen voted in favor of the motion.
Alan Reed voted in favor of the motion.
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Sue Fineman voted in favor of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted no.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sue Fineman to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 10:26 P.M. Motion passed.
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