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BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BUDGET HEARING AND BUSINESS MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM - 6:30 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015
Present from the Board of Trustees:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair
Larry Haws, Clerk
Bryan Zollinger, Trustee
Deidre Warden (via telephone)
Excused: Trustee Dave Lent
Present from the Administration:
George Boland, Superintendent
Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Bryce Bronson, Comptroller
Margaret Wimborne, Communications & Community
Engagement Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chairman Burtenshaw called the Budget Hearing Meeting to order at 6:33 PM. Trustee Warden joined the meeting
via telephone and stated she would be listening in but she would not be able to participate.
Carrie Smith shared a PowerPoint and reviewed the FY16 Budget proposal. Carrie thanked Bryce Bronson, D91
Comptroller, for preparing the documents and state report presented tonight. A discussion was held.
Chairman Burtenshaw called for public input regarding the proposed budget. Mr. Suketu Gandhi shared comments
regarding the need for dedicated funds to purchase supplementary math books for teachers in grades 7-12. A
written copy is attached.
Board members are scheduled to take action on the proposed budget later this evening as part of the business
meeting. Superintendent Boland recognized State Representative Wendy Horman in attendance and thanked her
for her efforts in the legislative session.
Chairman Burtenshaw called the Business Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee
Bryan Zollinger.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to amend the agenda to include in the Consent Agenda, Item e. Matching Funds
Request, as posted. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion
carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Boland reviewed that principals and district administrators spent the past day and a half
reviewing student achievement data, accomplishments and planning for the next school year. Building
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principals were asked to share with their colleagues something they had accomplished this year related to
one of the focus areas of the district's strategic plan. The presentation posters, on display in the board
room, provided a snapshot of student achievement in literacy, numeracy or college and career readiness.
Superintendent Boland stated that an assessment overview is planned for the July board meeting after IRI
and ISAT 2.0 data is available. A discussion was held regarding the district vision, the strategic plan and the
development of a district -wide continuous improvement plan.
b. Patron Input —written comments, if provided, are attached.
Mr. Suketu Gandhi provided comments regarding restoration of the RAD Program, the Gifted and Talented
Program for grades K-2, and increasing the number of school calendar days. Written comments are
attached.
c. IFEA Report — Mary Robinson, IFEA President, reported. Written comments are attached.
d. Education Foundation Report —A written report, submitted by Marilou Hart, on behalf of the Education
Foundation, is attached.
e. Other Items
i. Budget Status Report — a copy of the monthly budget -to -actual report was provided in the board
packet for review. No further discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented including the Matching Funds request.
Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved included:
Approval of Minutes:
May 6, 2015 Special Meeting
May 13, 2015 Business Meeting
May 27, 2015 Work Session
May 29-30, 2015 Annual Board Retreat
Payment of Claims:
May 2015 Payment of Claims - $ 2,302,490.51
Staff Actions:
New Hires:
Position
Location
Lori A Griffith
5t" Grade
Theresa Bunker Elementary
Brandi L Pride
Special Education
Idaho Falls High School
Tyrell D Keck
Math
Skylne High School
Rebekah Bell
Special Education
Hawthorne
Samantha L Booth
Counselor
Dora Erickson Elementary
Jacy A. Rose
English
Skyline High School
Sarah Lindstrom
6t" Grade
Dora Erickson Elementary
Cindy R Seedall
School Psychologist
District -wide
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Tawnya W Scherck
2"d Grade
Theresa Bunker Elementary
Tonya D Simms
6t" Grade
Dora Erickson Elementary
Kelsey L Matthews
Science
Skyline High School
Anna P Chithelen
Math
Skyline High School
Christopher W Hull
Art
Skyline/Idaho Falls High Schools
Arvil F (Frank) Pickett
Science
Taylorview Middle School
Trenna Bates
School Psychologist
District -wide
Monica Lewis
1" Grade
Temple View Elementary
Deja C Fife
Resource Room/Early Childhood
Special Education
Theresa Bunker/Hawthorne Elementary
Rachel L Blanch
Special Education
A.H. Bush/Dora Erickson Elementary
Jonathan S Bradshaw
Spanish
Compass Academy
Brittany J Blinkewitz
4t" Grade
Fox Hollow Elementary
Matthew D Allen
English
Profession Technical High School
Emergency Hire: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
position:
Travis K Coles
Teacher to New - French K/12
Taylorview Middle School
Resignations:
Position
Location
Jennifer Hesse
Principal
Hawthorne Elementary
Natalie Clement
Principal
Temple View Elementary
Michelle Ball
1/2/3 Spectrum
Sunnyside Elementary
Kristin Daku
Science
Skyline High School
Cottey Greene
Science
Taylorview Middle School
Rebekah Richhart
4t" Grade
Dora Erickson Elementary
Michael R Thompson
7t" Grade History
Taylorview Middle School
Jenna Briggs
Instructional Coach
District
Laura Tanner
1" Grade
Temple View Elementary
Shelly Thiel
Reading
Eagle Rock Middle School
Jennifer Kahn
Earth Science
Taylorview Middle School
Retirements:
Position
Location
Patti Hammon
Grade 2
Longfellow
Leave of Absence:
Position
Location
Shelby Kirk
Special Education
A.H. Bush Elementary
Transfers:
Position
Location
Gina Sorensen
From: Day Treatment Teacher
To: Resource Room Teacher
From: Longfellow Elementary
To: Dora Erickson Elementary
Jennifer Taubenheim
From: Resource Room Teacher
To: Day Treatment Teacher
From: Idaho Falls High School
To: Longfellow Elementary
Placement Information:
New Hires:
Approved on
5/13/2015
Position
Location
Elizabeth Jones
Special Education
Taylorview Middle School
E Marie Hammon
4t" Grade
Theresa Bunker Elementary
Shawna Black
1" Grade
Theresa Bunker Elementary
Christopher D Rose
Math
Eagle Rock Middle School
Nichole M Jones
.50 FTE Kindergarten
Sunnyside Elementary
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Other Items:
Property Disposal -
Taylorview Middle School — Eleven (11) teacher chairs that are torn, worn out and/or broken and
Idaho Falls High School Football Dept. - One (1) non -working television
Matching Funds Request:
Temple View Elementary (2014-15 & 2015-16 funding)
Wheelchair accessible playground equipment $ 30,000.00
Total Matching Funds Approved: $30,000.00
ACTION ITEMS
a. Change Meeting Time for June 24, 2015 Work Session
Superintendent Boland reviewed this meeting is regularly scheduled at 7:00 p.m. and the board would like
to meet at 12:00 noon on June 24, 2015 for the work session due to scheduling conflicts.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to change the meeting time on June 24, 2015 meeting to 12:00 noon.
Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
b. High School Football Equipment Usage Requests
Superintendent Boland stated to be in compliance with Idaho High School Athletic Association Rules the
Board needs to give approval for students to use the high school protective equipment during summer
training camps. Letters submitted by Idaho Falls and Skyline coaches were included in the board packet for
consideration.
Trustee Haws made a motion to approve the high school football equipment usage request during summer
training camps from both IFHS and Skyline. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0
nays.
c. Payment Requests for Spouses of District Employees
The superintendent reviewed that two individuals, both spouses of district employees, were involved in
the 4" Grade Rendezvous this year. Mr. Stanger was a performer and the Master of Ceremonies would be
compensated $150 and Mr. Bloom, who built the frontier storefront out of plywood to replace the worn
out cardboard ones they were using, would be compensated $500. The compensation would come from
funds in the Education Foundation and from the Idaho Humanities Grant that was specifically written for
the 4" Grade Rendezvous.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve the payment requests for spouses of district employees as
presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
d. Curbing Request from City of Idaho Falls
Superintendent Boland reviewed a letter from Chris Canfield, with the City of Idaho Falls, asking if the
district would be willing to share the cost of curbing installation on Grizzly Ave. The curbing is being done
as part of the Pancheri Project currently under way and would facilitate the pathway that would be
installed later. The total cost is projected at $14,634 and the City is asking the District to share half of that
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amount which is $7,317. Ad iscussion was held regarding the use of the assistance programs offered by the
City, denying the request and possibly being responsible for the entire cost later on and other facilities
shared with the City of Idaho Falls.
Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the curbing installation request from the City of Idaho Falls in the
amount of $7,317. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
e. Taylorview Property Amended Offer
Superintendent Boland reviewed that the individual who purchased the Castlerock property found that the
sewer line on Castlerock is a pressurized system so they cannot access it for building purposes. The
additional sewer line necessary to develop the property would cost $10,000. The purchaser asked to
reduce the original purchase price by $10,000, district administrators countered with sharing the cost at
$5,000 and they accepted. The amended offer would be for $95,000 for the property. A discussion was
held regarding the correct wording on the RE -11 Addendum. Superintendent Boland will make sure it is
correct before signing the final papers at closing.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve Taylorview property amended offer of $95,000. Trustee Haws
provided the second. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
f. Modular Classroom Offer
Superintendent Boland stated Bonneville School District 93 has made an offer to purchase three (3)
classroom modular units at $40,000 each. One unit is currently located at Theresa Bunker and the other
two are at Eagle Rock. All three units are the 28' x 66' models and have a 1994 manufacture date. A
discussion was held.
Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the modular classroom offer from Bonneville School District 93 as
presented. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
g. ISBA Membership
Superintendent Boland reviewed that this is the annual membership renewal with the Idaho School Board
Association. A discussion was held regarding services offered, training and reimbursement options.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to approve the payment of the ISBA membership dues as presented.
Trustee Haws provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
h. Adopt FY2016 Budget
Trustee Haws made a motion to adopt the FY 2016 Budget, including the proposed fee increases, as
presented. Trustee Zollinger provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 3 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Zollinger made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Haws provided the second. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, at 12:00 noon, in the district office board room.
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June 3, 2015
100 E 512000
Elementary
15,082,534.24
179,490.66
11,066,291.56
3,859,165.81
14,925,457.37
97.79%
100 E 515000
Secondary
13,427,072.27
313,716.61
9,845,794.80
3,1.43,285.49
12,989,080.29
94.53%
100E 517000
Alternative447,104.99
...... ........
3,559.31
342,354.02
87,904.09
430,258.1.1
95.47%
100 E 519000
PTE
_ ..
856,087.96
0.00
602,312.43
153,103.80
755,416.23
88.24%
100E 521000
Exceptional Child
3,388,957.88
1,078.57
2,450,875.88
755,576.58
3,206,452.46
94.58%
100 E 522000
Early Childhood Spec Ed
318,006.29
0.00
269,847.1470,481.70
340,328.84
107.02/
100 E.524000
Gifted & Talented
167,559.06
19,640.61
...
122,715.19
.......
39,795.81
162,511.00
o
86.81/
100 E 531000
Interscholastic
420,713.57
0.00
358,193.98
....
59,429.40
.. .....
417,623.38
o
99.27/0
100 E 532000
School Activities
67,321.10
0.00
49,440.28
16,399.91
65,840.19
97.80%
100 E 541000
Summer School (Music)
1,000.00
0.00
1,812.39
0.00
1,812.39
181.24%
100 E 546000
Detention Center
105,018.27
2,433.86
87,211.89
25,580.51
112,792.40
109.95%
100 E 611000
Attendance/Guidance/Health
2,443,967.19
59,809.04
1,959,112.53
511,992.84
2,471,105.37
98.70%
100 E 616000
Ancillary Services
683,455.25
0.00
566,579.11.
183,127.87
749,706.98
109.69%
100 E 621000
Instructional Improvement
385,289.66
278.98
377,951.97
55,078.61.
433,030.58
112.31%
100E 622000
Educational Media Services
363,060.20
0.00
265,012.06
50,014.98
315,027.04
86.77%
100 E 623000
Instructional Technology
1,011,140.60
0.00
786,875.31
133,680.54
920,555.85
91.04%
100 E 631000
Board of Education
240,661.30
0.00
216,493.11
2,887.50
219,380.61
91.16%
100 E 632000
Central Administration
891.,492.48
6,063.59
819,891.54
80,747.58
900,639.12
100.34%
100 E 641000
School Administration Services
3,262,487.55
300.00
2,687,396.27
500,485.59
3,187,881.86
97.70%
100 E 651.000
Business Admin Services
402,521.1.8
0.00
345,847.95
30,558.37
376,406.32
93.51%
100 E 655000
Central Services (Warehouse)
102 778.17 .........
0.00
93,302.59
..........
7,982.75
101,285.34
9855%
100E 656000
Administrative Technology
304,205.78
0.00
260,1.08.91
16,165.91
276,274.82
90.82%
100 E 661000
Custodia(
3,255,253.03
..........
13,611.98
...
2,824,153.15
203,701.45
3,027,854.60
92,63%
100 E 663000
Non -qualifying Maintenance .......
388,159.48
7,311.13
278,053.02
18,461.56
296,514.58
74.98%
100 E 664000
General Maintenance1,317,230.13
230,423.38
1,247,456.53
132,621.66
1,380,078.19
89.17%
3.00E 665000
Grounds Operations
373,211.54
........
92,424.65
........
329,166.17
15,014.57
344,180.74
73.92%
100 E 667000
Security Services
72,511.33
0.00
92,628.69
92,628.69
127.74%
100 E 681000
Pupil To School Transportation
2,453,521..8818,438.36
...
. ...... ..
1,783,092.89
......... .
306,822.78
2,089,915.67
84.54%
100 E.682.000
Transportation Pupil Activities
59,000.00
0.00
77,905.19
77,905.19
132.04%
100 E 683000
General Transportation
82,284 00
2,266.77
48,827.98
2,756.43
51,584.41
61.01%
Notes:
uetention center increase in cost to nugget was causea ny a lane cnange, an increase of ndurs tar
paraprotessionais, and a transrer of the supply budget
to Emerson. Detention Center supplies will be purchased from
Neglected and Delinquent
funding.
With such a small budget, small changes make a large
impact from a percentage standpoint.
Ancillary Services increase in cost is due to the addition of a speech language pathologist who is replacing a contracted SLP. If Medicaid funds are
adequate, the cost for the new SLP will be moved to Fund 249.
Central Administration increase due to restructuring following approval of the budget with a new director, and 2 new administrative assistants paid from
this budget.
Instructional Improvement increase due to PLC Coaching Academy paid from general fund instead of Title IL
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91
PUBLIC INPUT SHEET
Guidelines for Patron Involvement in School Board Meetings
School Board ,meetings are meetings of the elected Boar d of Tr ustees held in public for the
purpose of conducting the business of the Board. Patron input is invited during board meetings
on the following basis:
To request to speak to the Board of Trustees:
In order to be recognized, the patron must sign and complete the Public Input portion below prior
to the beginning of the meeting. The Public Input Sheet should be located on a table at the back
of the boardroom.
Patrons will be recognized by the Chairman of the Board. Public input should not exceed three
minutes. The Board will listen to public input without comment except to ask germane questions.
Expressions must be appropriate to the public setting. Discussion of personnel matters or
personal attacks are not appropriate.
Board Policy 506.0 item 5 states that complaints against a particular teacher or District
employee shall be in writing. The contract between District 91 and the teacher's
association, as well as traditional concepts of the due process of law, require that the
affected employee be notified of a written complaint.
The Chair has the authority to control the meeting whenever necessary.
PUBLIC INPUT SHEET
Name: t�,1+ V �ci cl &I- Date: b
Address: o b'(, r� �� Phone:
E -Mail Address:. C__Xcv\( 161.
Do you have children attending School District #91 schools?
If so, which schools do your students attend: (e
5/16/2008
Suketu Gwu&'s Comments on the Proposed School Budget June 10, 2015
This year, the Idaho has given money to the public schools with the hope to raise the
academic performance of the students. In mathematics, students gain learning experiences when
confronted by challenging problems. This is possible when the teachers have access to quality
exercises. The prevalent instruction materials do not have challenging problems, The credible
way to mediate this problem requires teachers getting access to supplementary materials.
The Board is urged to set aside special amount of money so that the schools can purchase
quality supplementary math textbooks. When one examines certain books, the teachers would
have access to the needed resources. When students are given the opportunity to be challenged,
and they seize it, then the learning objective has been attained. Furthermore, the large segment of
incoming 7a' grade students are better prepared to handle challenging problems. Thus, the money
invested in the supplementary books will have the desired benefits.
Suketu Gandhi's Comments on the RAD and School Days June 10, 2015
Given that the money allotted to the school, it is important for the Board to examine both
the educational programs and the number of school days that have been eliminated. Specifically,
RAD program, or the Gifted & Talented Education for KG -Grade 2 are needs to be restored, and
the number of school days needs to increase.
RAD program instills in the students on reading comprehension. While the teachers
efforts are for the incoming students to read, those students who can read should not be
neglected. RAD is limited in time, one hour every two weeks, but it trains mind to comprehend
the text. When they comprehend text early, their mind will become successful reader in later
years. Thus providing the strong foundation to the early elementary school students should be
restored.
The second topic is to restore number of school days. It is no secret that students learn
more when the number of school days is increased, and quality instructions are provided.
Education objective cannot be achieved with one but not the other. The District Calender states
that there are 175 days of school. With the increased budget, the number of school days should
be increased to 180 days. The long gap between the end and the beginning of the school reduces
the students' reading performance. However, by reducing the gap, the advanced students can
learn more materials before the AP exam. The elementary school students have extra week to do
their assignments. This helps student to become able learners.
June 10, 2015
IFEA Report
Mary Robinson took over as President June 6, 2015 for the next school year.
Thank you for your support of last Month's Retirement Banquet. It was a wonderful evening.
IFEA appreciates the Board and district negotiating team for the manner negotiations were conducted,
and for the settlement package. Teachers are very happy with it; paras appreciate they were included in
the raise and one time monies.
New Teacher Breakfast tentatively scheduled for Aug. 20 at 7 AM Hilton Garden.
Summer Institute at U of I beginning of August- opportunities for members to earn credit for
recertification
National NEA convention held July 1-7 in Orlando. Mary Robinson representing our Local, Angela
Gillman representing Region 6.
Dist. 91 Education
Foundation
June 9, 2015
Presented by: bfargaret Wimborne, Board Nfember
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Marketing We continue to utilize Social Media to promote the Ed Foundation and
j have had some nice local media coverage,too.
Networking We are continuing to engage in community activities and events to form
Important relationships in the community
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Summer Reading On May 21 St the Foundation, Green Kids Club and a generous donor
Program presented each 1 st and 2nd grader at Dora Erickson with a complete set of b
bilingual books from Green Kids Club. The author (Sylvia Medina) and the
illustrator (Joy Eagle) read a book to the students and answered questions.
The Green Kids Club is based here in Idaho Falls. The books have received
many awards since January and the next book will be endorsed by Jack
Hanna. Dora Erickson was the first school in the United States to have
access to these books and have the author present them.
There was an article about the Summer Reading Program in the Post
Register on Saturday May 23rd.
Grants Maeck Foundation Grants have been turned in. They will be awarded in fall.
Toyota Raffle I Raffle ticket sales are ongoing, The car is being utilized for advertising quite
1 a lot and a group is planning on entering it in the July 4th parade.
Accounting I The final pass thru containing individual teacher acct's will take place on
changes j Thursday June 10th. When completed we will continue to pass thru acct's for
teams, clubs, groups and non- programs for each school.
(COMPANY NAME]
NOTICE OF PROPOSED FEE INCREASES
The Board of Trustees of Idaho Falls School District #91 will meet at 6:30 P.M. on June 10,
2015 at 690 John Adams Parkway for the purpose of holding a public hearing regarding
increases in the below listed school fees. These fee increases are beyond the limit that can be
made without first holding a public hearing. The public is invited to attend and make comments
on the fee increases. The Board of Trustees will vote on the fee increases during their regular
meeting being held at 7:00 P.M. on June 10, 2015 at 690 John Adams Parkway. The purpose of
these fee increases is to cover increased costs associated with each specific area.
Fee description
Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee
Elementary/Secondary Breakfast
$1.65
$1.75
Elementary Lunch
$2.20
$2.30
Secondary Lunch
$2.45
$2.55
Adult Lunch
$3.55
$3.65
MA615a, b & c Math in Motion
$5.00
TP050, 060,070, 080,300 Tech Fundamentals& Design
$12.00
Non-employee/Non-student parapro_ exam proctoring fee
$30.00
SC335 Science Forensic Intro
$8.00
FCCLA Dues
$5.50
$16.00
T?920 Culinary Hospitality lab fees
$15.00
$25.00
HOSA Dues
$25.00
Carrie Smith
Deputy Clerk, Board of Trustees
Idaho Falls School District #91