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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE – 6:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Larry S Wilson, Vice Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Paul Haacke, Member Sarah Sanders, Asst. Supt. of Secondary Education
Lara Hill, Clerk Kelly Coughenour, Asst. Supt. of Elementary
Larry Haws, Treasurer Education
Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement &
School Improvement
Dan Keck, Director of Student Services
Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communications
& Community Engagement
Kevin Klingler, Director of Operations
Brandi Moreno, Recording Clerk
Vice Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance led by George Boland.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Haws made a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Hill provided the second. Motion carried 4
ayes, 0 nays.
WORK SESSION
a. School Finance In-service
Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance shared a brief overview of public school finance that covered the
different types of funds and where the funds come from. Carrie invited the board members to contact her
if they would like to schedule a time to learn more about the public school finances.
DISCUSSION
Vice Chair Wilson asked Supt. Boland to discuss the interview process and to conduct the interviews.
Superintendent Boland reviewed a slate of questions, gathered from previous trustee interviews and the
Idaho School Board Association. Superintendent Boland indicated that fifteen minutes would be allotted
for each interview this evening and board members could ask questions or provide additional information
as needed.
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INTERVIEWS FOR ZONE 3 TRUSTEE VACANCY
The following candidates were interviewed to fill the Zone 5 seat being vacated by Deidre Warden who is
resigning. The Zone 5 seat will be up for election again in November 2019 so whoever is appointed will
have to run for election if they choose to continue serving on the board.
a. Karl Casperson via telephone
b. Joy Lea
c. Stephanie Wayment
d. Hillary Radcliffe
e. James Cefalo
f. Ann Traynor
g. Rachel Sollis
h. Donnie MacKay
i. Stefani S. Cook
j. Emilie Cornell
A discussion was held to allow board members more time to deliberate on their choice for the
appointment of Zone 5 Vacancy. Vice Chair Wilson thanked all of the candidates for their interest and
dedication to the district.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Hill made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Haws provided the
second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Items approved include:
a. Matching Funds
i. Linden Park Elementary
Epson Projector and Screen $5,066.00
Total Matching Funds $5,066.00
b. Early Graduates
i. Student 2018-2019D
Emerson High School
ii. Student 2018-2019E
Emerson High School
iii. Student 2018-2019F
Student High School
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ACTION ITEM
a. Appoint Zone 5 Trustee
Trustee Haacke made a motion to table the appointment of Zone 5 Trustee and to move the
appointment forward to a meeting held on May 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the district office.
Trustee Hill provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
b. K-8 Science Curriculum Adoption
Trustee Hill made a motion to adopt the K-8 Science Curriculum as presented. Trustee Haws
provided the second. A discussion was held. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Hill made a motion to adjourn. Vice Chair Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0
nays. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.
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