HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_10_23 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2001
7:30 P.M. Student Discipline Hearing — S67-2345(b), IDAHO CODE
OPENING CEREMONIES
Board member Jerry Wixom led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
The Board of Trustees honored Penny Kimmett, Taylorview Junior High School Media
Specialist, as the Emissary of Excellence for September.
Matching Funds Request: IFHS Media Specialist Ellen Duncan requested matching
funds in the amount of $1,300 for the purchase of two computers for the Media Center at
Idaho Falls High School. It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Robert Collette
to approve the request. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to accept the Consent
Agenda which included the following items: Motion passed.
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Staff Actions
Travel request from C. E. Gale student leadership.
REPORTS
Student Representatives: Adam Harris, IFHS Student Representative, reported that
Skyline won the annual `Emotion Bowl' football game against Idaho Falls High School.
He also reported on recent homecoming activities.
Idaho Falls Student Representative Mary Gilbert informed the Board that Idaho Falls
High School had qualified for state competition in several sports.
IFEA President: President Mary Farrier informed the Board that the results of a teacher
survey were included in the minutes of the State Board of Education October meeting.
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A grant from the National Education Association (NEA) provided funds for the purchase
of a computer for the transportation department. She also noted that American Education
Week will be observed in November. A copy of the IFEA newsletter was given to the
Board for their information.
PACE Report: Gifted/Talented facilitators presented information to the Board regarding
the PACE program. The report covered challenges, barriers and solutions to improve the
PACE program.
Assistant Su erintendent Report: Ken Schow informed the Trustees that the redistricting
proposal had been approved by the State Board of Education. Maps will be requested
and given to Board members. Conserving Energy: Mr. Schow reported that new
technology is now available that will result in future savings in utility costs. A company
will present information to District #91 in November.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Superintendent Manning gave a summary of the proposed Idaho School Board
Association resolutions which will be presented for action at the ISBA Convention in
November.
ACTION ITEMS
Taylorview Addition: the Board reviewed preliminary drawings of the new addition to
Taylorview Junior High School. It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry
Wixom to direct the Administration to employ the services of Nielson, Bodily Architects
to prepare working drawings and proceed to bid the Taylorview addition as presented.
Motion passed.
Technology Plan: Members of the Computer Services staff presented information
regarding their areas of responsibility. Phase II of the State Technology Report was
reviewed by Crystal Nieslanik. Information regarding the Child Internet Protection Act
(CIPA) was presented to the Board of Trustees. The district technology progress report
identified the 10 action plans and the role of technology in the district.
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to accept and approve the
State Technology Report as presented. Motion passed.
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve the network and
Internet use agreement for CIPA. Motion passed.
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Student Discipline Action: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry Wixom
to expel Student `A' — 2001-02, for the remainder of the school year for violation of
Idaho Code Section 18-3302D, Carry Weapons or Firearms on School Property. Motion
passed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Robert Collette to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 10:00 P.M. Motion passed.
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