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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_12_21 Board Minutes• IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 491 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Special Board Meeting December 21, 2001 Executive Session: The Board met in Executive Session to review Negotiations according to IDAHO CODE, S67-2345©. Open Meeting It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to go to open meeting. Motion passed. RATIFICATION — Negotiated Settlement — 2001-02 Ernest Jensen moved that the Board accept the negotiated settlement with the teachers to include the changes to the articles as identified to the Master Contract and a 2.5% increase to the base and a 2.5% one-time payment. Discussion: Member Sharon Parry expressed concern that the settlement was accepted by the teachers as presented. She felt bad that the teachers were not given the option of choosing between the 2.5/2.5% and the 3/1% offer previously offered by the Board of Trustees. She was dismayed at the logic behind the ratification meeting and felt bad that certain things were said which reflected on the Board. She noted that the information presented was patronizing and inaccurate in many regards. Many things that were said could not be defended, including the comment regarding having a new superintendent and board member next year. She expressed hope that the teachers would try to have a better understanding of the time and commitment the Board members make to the school district. She stressed that the 3/1% offer was serious and tried to show the Board's appreciation to the employees of the district. The Board wants to maintain the trust of the teachers and keep the district financially sound. She did not want the intentions of the Board twisted. The Board will now decide on what changes need to be made regarding negotiations in an effort to maintain trust. It is hoped that the process will be more positive in the future. Member Jerry Wixom noted that the teachers had decided on the settlement. Mrs. Parry would like the IFEA to have a better understanding of the Board and the service they provide to the district. Sharon Parry seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Page Two — Special Board Meeting Minutes December 21, 2001 Ernest Jensen moved to increase the base of the administrator's salary schedule by 3.0% and accept the schedule as provided to the Board. Robert Collette seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Time: 12:40 P.M. Motion passed. 0