HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_10_09 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2001
Executive Session: The Board met in Executive Session to review negotiation items
according to IDAHO CODE.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Sharon Parry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Robert Collette to approve the Consent
Agenda which included minutes of the Board meeting held September 25, 2001 with the
noted change on page 2 next to last sentence of paragraph 1. All District average scores
were above both state and National averages. Also the payment of claims in the amount
of $1,852,579.05, Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input
Patty Stoner living at 1296 Ada Avenue is the parent of a student at Taylorview. When
she went to school to pick up her sick child she found her unattended in a closed dark
room having convulsions. Paramedics were called. She expressed her concern that this
not happen again to any other student. Mrs. Stoner is an employee of the district.
IFEA Report: Mary Farrier requested that a policy be established on the responsibility of
who stays with an ill child. She also requested that a joint effort be made to establish
guidelines on how the news is used in the classrooms when disasters happen. An age
appropriate guideline on how much is too much for students to handle. Mary also
expressed the desire to be actively involved in the search for a new superintendent when
the time is appropriate.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning informed the Board that a follow-up
will be placed on the agenda for the Principal's Meeting tomorrow, October 10, 2001,
regarding the situation at Taylorview. A review of the current procedure will be
discussed. The superintendent indicated that it might be appropriate to prepare a
suggested policy on news in the classroom for the second meeting in January. Mr.
Manning stated that no child should be at risk and this serious situation will be addressed.
On Channel 6 early morning news Karen Beck will talk about the district music program.
Enrollment has declined 193 students this year. Kindergarten and high school students
revealed the most decline in enrollment which equals approximately 7 classroom units or
$584,000 in revenue. The good news is that the district attendance policy seems to be
working well because the attendance figures for the first month is up to what it was two
years ago.
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ACTION ITEMS
Travel request: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette to
approve the IFHS Debate travel request which includes Skyline. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 12:20 p.m. Motion passed.
After the meeting Mr. Manning said the Board authorized Sharon Parry to contact an
attorney to see if a way could be provided to get detailed claims information from the
medical insurance company so the district could self insure. The total amount of $1.0,000
could be expended.
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