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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE -- 7:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Chairman Warden called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee
Haws made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206 (1)(b) Student. Trustee
Wilson provided the second. Roll call was taken:
Deidre Warden – yes
Larry Wilson – yes
Paul Haacke – yes
Lara Hill – yes
Larry Haws – yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session regarding student hearings.
Trustee Haws made a motion to return to Open Session at 7:18 PM. Trustee Haacke provided the second.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
BUSINESS MEETING
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Deidre S. Warden, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Larry S. Wilson, Vice Chair Sarah Sanders, Asst. Supt. of Secondary Education
Lara Hill, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communications &
G. Larry Haws, Treasurer Community Engagement
Paul Haacke, Member Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Brandi Moreno, Board Secretary, Recording
Chairman Warden called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kelle Martin,
Skyline High School teacher.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Oath of Office Zone 2 Trustee Appointment – Mr. Paul Haacke
Chairman Warden administered the Trustee’s Oath of Office to Mr. Paul Haacke, the newly
appointed Zone 2 Trustee.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried
5 ayes, 0 nays.
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REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Student Reports – written comments, if provided, are attached.
Idaho Falls High School – Caroline Conley, Student Representative reported.
Compass Academy – Hailey Mitchell and Tanner Pincock, Student Representatives reported
b. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Boland reported on school closures. Superintendent Boland stated a conversation has been
circulating that because of the change in the school calendar this year, school is not being canceled so we do
not have to do makeup days, and this myth is not true. There are a specific number of instructional hours we
are required to meet which varies by grade level. In the current calendar, including the 11 hours we receive
from the state, our district has a range between 3-22 days depending on the grade level, where we can close
school due to weather conditions or mechanical failure, the only two emergencies addressed in Idaho Code
for emergency closures. When determining inclement weather, the Superintendent and Director of
Transportation monitor the weather reports and conditions, a discussion is held at approximately 5:00 am
and the Director of Transportation sends out staff to bus routes that tend to have difficulties and a decision is
made. Parents can choose to keep their students home if they think there’s some at risk issues. The decision
to close school or remain open due to illness is not determined by a percentage of absences. The district
looks at large businesses in our area, like the INL and Melaleuca to see if they are closing due to illness. Even
if there is a small percentage of students that are absent due to illness, we still have a large percentage of
students that are at school. The district monitors absences among students and staff and although the
absences we’ve seen are a little higher, they aren’t anything we would put in the epidemic or pandemic
category. The decision the superintendent makes, is to give parents a choice to send their students to school
or keep them home. If the superintendent closes school, there’s no choice for the parent.
c. Patron Input (Sign-in required) – no comments provided.
d. IFEA Report
IFEA Co-President IFEA President Marcia Bingham shared information regarding:
Trivia Night for Educators
Region Master Educator Premium (MEP) Classes. Three classes have occurred and there
are two classes remaining, one in Pocatello and one at Idaho Falls High School.
Delegates will attend the IEA Region Mini-DA in March.
Each IFEA building representative will hold a fundraiser in their building for the IEA
Children’s Fund.
e. K-12 Science Curriculum Adoption Update
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sarah Sanders and Curriculum Coordinator, Todd Brown shared information
about the new Science Standards and why there will be a new curriculum adoption. Dr. Sanders shared
talking points with the board giving information to help answer questions. Dr. Sanders reported an extended
number of teachers have spent many hours looking at the standards, making critical decisions, and are now in
the process of selecting curriculum and she is very grateful for their time. Todd shared a slide presentation of
information and what it means for students and teachers on what’s coming with the new Science Standards,
also known as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) the Idaho State Department of Education
adopted last year. A Discussion was held.
f. Other Items
i. Board Business/Committee Updates
Board Committees Discussion
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Chairman Deidre Warden led a discussion regarding board committee assignments for the 2019 year
as follows:
Board Committee Trustee Trustee
Safety Larry Wilson Larry Haws
Policy Deidre Warden, Chair Lara Hill
Facilities Larry Wilson Paul Haacke
Curriculum Deidre Warden, Chair Lara Hill
Finance Larry Haws Paul Haacke
A discussion was held. Superintendent Boland stated there will be a follow up meeting to discuss
scope, level of involvement, and what may be needed or wanted for each committee.
ISBA Day on the Hill – Feb. 18-19, 2019, Location Boise, Idaho
Superintendent Boland, Chairman Warden, Trustee Wilson, Trustee Hill and Trustee
Haws are planning to attend the ISBA Day on the Hill Conference. Day on the Hill
provides an opportunity for board members to meet with local legislators to
discuss legislative issues impacting public education.
ii. March 13, 2019 Board Business Meeting Time and Location
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Superintendent Boland stated the 5 Grade Patriotic program is the same evening as the School
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Board Meeting in March so they’ve pushed back the 5 grade program to 7:30 pm and pushed up the
School Board meeting to 6:00 or 6:30 pm and moved the location to Skyline High School’s media
center so both can be attended.
iii. February 27, 2019 Board Work Session Time and Location
Superintendent Boland stated the board will meet at 4:30 pm at the Civic Center with The Civic
Center for The Performing Arts Committee to discuss the status of their project. Following the work
session is the Teacher Appreciation Event from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Edgemont Elementary and
Superintended Boland invited trustees to attend.
iv. Monthly Budget Report - A hard copy was provided in the board packet for review. No further
discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Hill provided the second. No
further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved included:
a. Approval of Minutes
i. January 10, 2019 Special Meeting
ii. January 16, 2019 Business Meeting
b. Payment of Claims – July 2018 Bill List $4,223,027.02
c. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
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Courtney Watson Elementary Education TBD
Amy Buzard Elementary Education TBD
Emily Lehikainen Elementary Education TBD
Lakesha Johnson Elementary Education TBD
Jennifer Bailey Math TBD
MaryAnn Smith Special Education TBD
d. Matching Funds
i. Longfellow Elementary
60 Chromebooks 3 Carts $14,275.20
ii. Edgemont Elementary
64 Chromebooks 2 Carts $14,962.80
iii. Emerson High School Band
30 Mini G4 Desktops w/mounts $22,455.00
Total Matching Funds Requested $51,693.00
e. Other Items
i. Discarded Equipment
Ethel Boyes Elementary – Donate approximately 60 student chairs
Fox Hollow Elementary – Sell Monarch Piano
Fox Hollow Elementary – Sell Smith Piano
Technology Department – Discard list of items
ACTION ITEMS
a. Third Readings - Board Policy Revisions and New Policy
i. Section 104.3 Annual Meeting of the Trustees
ii. Section 107.3 Regular Meetings of the Trustees
iii. Section 107.6 Order of Business for Board Meetings
iv. Section 107.13 Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees
v. Section 505 Public Solicitations – Advertising in the Schools
Superintendent Boland stated this is the third reading of the proposed policies, unless there are any further
questions or concerns it is the recommendation of the administration to adopt the policies as presented.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to adopt the policies listed as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b. Approve or Deny Exception to Board Policy 610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources (as per BP 108.11 –
Suspension of Policies) for limited one time viewing of The Railway Man
Superintendent Boland stated Board Policy 610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources states that R rated
movies may not be shown in schools. Idaho Falls High School offers a course called History and Hollywood
taught by Honore’ Storms and she is requesting an exception to this board policy. Superintendent Boland
stated the board could take into action Board Policy 108.11 – Suspension of Policies to set aside policy
610.1.1 – Multi-Media Learning Resources if they choose to. Honore’ Storms and three of her students
presented to the board background of the film and why they would like the board to consider a onetime
showing of the film. Chairman Warden stated she appreciates them coming before the board, sharing their
opinions, and the importance of knowing the process in seeking an exception to board policy. A discussion
was held.
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Trustee Haacke made a motion to approve the one time viewing of The Railway Man. Trustee Haws provided
the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c. Award Purchase Contract for 3 School Busses
Superintendent Boland stated annually the district requests bus bids to update its fleet. It is the
recommendation of the administration to purchase three busses from the lowest bidders for two 77-78
passenger busses from Rush Truck Center for $91,330 each, and one special needs bus from Western
Mountain Bus Sales for $97,126 for a total of $279,786.
Trustee Haws made a motion to accept the low bids for the purchase of three school busses as presented.
Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
d. Student 2018-2019A
Trustee Wilson made a motion that Student 2018-2019A be expelled for the remainder of the school year
with the option to request admittance next school year. Trustee Hill provided the second. Motion carried 5
ayes, 0 nays.
e. Student 2018-2019B
Trustee Wilson made a motion that Student 2018-2019B be expelled for the remainder of the school year
with the option to request admittance next school year. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5
ayes. 0 nays.
Chairman Warden called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hill made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Haws provided the
second. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.
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