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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91
Board Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2002
Opening Ceremonies
Guy Wangsgard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Adoption of the Agenda: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Robert
Collette to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed.
Special Orders of the Day
Ellen Close, technical support person for MAP and NWEA testing, was honored by the
Administration and the Board of Trustees as Emissary of Excellence for the month of
March.
Technology Education teacher Dave Heath was recognized by the Board of Trustees and
Administration for his selection as the Outstanding Junior High School Technology
Education teacher in the State of Idaho. Dave received this award from the International
Technology Education Association at their 64th Annual Conference in March.
Barry Black was honored as a distinguished volunteer for donating his time to help high
school athletes and assist elementary students in pasting the Presidential Physical Fitness
tests.
Matching Fund Requests:
Boyes Elementary:
Linden Park Elementary:
Sunnyside Elementary:
Temple View Elementary:
C. E. Gale Jr. High School:
16 iMac Computers:
4 iMac Computers:
9 iMac Computers:
11 iMac Computers:
Cotton Candy Machine:
Total:
Total amount of matching funds awarded to date:
$ 4,862.89
$ 3,247.66
$ 5,000.00
$ 4,752.00
433.06
$18,295.61
$55,495.48
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Sharon Parry to approve all matching
fund requests as presented. Motion passed.
Consent Agenda: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to
approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the March 12, 2002, Board
meeting and staff action items. Motion passed.
Page Two - Board Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2002
Reports
IFEA President Mary Famer informed the Board of the Association's objection to
students being used for political campaign purposes. She also informed the Board that
approximately 600 students had been out of class for various activities during this
trimester.
Eagle Rock Junior High School student Corey Boggs reported on her recent experience
as a scientific team member with the Jason Project under the direction of Dr. Ballard.
The team traveled to Seward, AK and spent two weeks studying harbor seals and sea
lions. Corey was selected from a nationwide field of applicants.
Student Representatives: Skyline representative Adam Harris reported that the Skyline
Scholastic team won the State competition and will represent Skyline at the National
Competition. He also reported on sports, student elections and other activities.
Idaho Falls representative Mary Gilbert introduced Allison Zollinger who will be the new
student representative for the 2002-03 school year. Mary also reported on scholastic
activities and sports.
Both representatives offered imaginative, delicious treats to the Board of Trustees and
Administrators.
Information/Discussion Items
Linden Park Reading Improvement Program: Principal Karla LaOrange reviewed an
innovative reading program that is being proposed for grades K-6. Linden Park has set a
goal that 90% of their students will read at or above grade level by sixth grade. Existing
teachers and aides will create small reading groups for providing reading instruction at
grade level. The instruction will focus on skills to help each child become a better reader.
A scheduling change will be required at the beginning of the 2002-2003 school year. The
changes are as follows:
8:15 School starts. (This is 15 minutes earlier than this year.)
2:30 School dismissal on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
1:15 School dismissal on Wednesday
This proposal will be presented to the Board as an action item at the April 23 Board
meeting.
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Page Three -- Board Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2002
Action Items
FY2002 Budget Amendment/Adoption: Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow
reviewed an amendment to the FY02 Budget. This amendment reflects the 2.5%
holdback, salary and wage settlements made and other budgetary commitments spent.
Comptroller Guy Wangsgard presented a review of the budget status through 2003.
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the revised budget
as published in the paper and presented at this meeting. Motion passed.
Annual Contract Renewal: Letters of intent will be sent out this week to all eligible
employees. Contracts will be sent out two weeks before school is out.
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen that effective April 1,
2002, the Board of Trustees of Idaho Falls School District #91 will offer letters of intent
and accompanying contracts for the 2002-03 school year to all certificated employees
with the following exceptions:
1. Certificated employees on probation.
2. Certificated employees on one-year contracts.
In addition it was further moved that employee 2002-B be offered a teaching contract as a
secondary head teacher for 210 days and be appropriately placed on the teachers' salary
schedule. Motion passed.
Adjournment
It was moved by Alan Reed and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 9:20 P.M. Motion passed.
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