HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_05_28 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2002
Executive Session: The Board of Trustees met in closed session to review a
personnel matter according to 567-2345(b), IDAHO CODE.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Trevor Collette of Scout Troop 344 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Adoption of the Agenda: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen
to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Supervisor of Computer Services John Christensen introduced Connie Bryngelson,
Emissary of the Month. Connie retired in April after working for District 91 for 31 years
in the Computer Department. The Board and the Administration expressed their
appreciation to Connie for her years of service to the staff and students.
Matching Fund Requests:
C. E. Gale Junior High School: Principal Mar can McConnell and Gale student Austin
French requested funds in an amount not to exceed $1,154.34 for the purchase of four (4)
basketball standards. Austin was instrumental in raising funds for the standards as part of
an Eagle Scout project.
Idaho Falls High School Media Center: Assistant Principal Lisa Sherick requested
matching funds in an amount not to exceed $100 for the purchase of two VCRs.
Skyline High School: Coach Dale Guilford presented a request for matching funds in an
amount not to exceed $1,606 for the purchase of 100 lockers for the Boy's Team Room at
Skyline.
It was moved by Robert Collette and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the requests
for matching funds. Motion passed.
Total amount of matching funds awarded to date: $71,966.58
Staff Actions: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to accept
the notice of retirement from John Christensen who was commended by the Board for his
outstanding service to District 91. The Board also accepted the administrative
recommendation to appoint Doug Owens as Principal at Skyline High School and Lisa
Sherick as Principal of Temple View Elementary. Motion passed
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Reports:
IFEA President Mary Farner reported on her attendance at a National teachers
conference and the Idaho Teachers of Mathematics and Science Conference in Boise.
Mrs. Farrier also asked the Board to consider additional clarification and/or language
revisions to policies that are being presented for a first reading.
She invited Board members to attend a presentation at Emerson Elementary on May 29 at
1:15 P.M. The lEA is presenting Emerson with the 2002 A+ in Education Award.
Superintendent's Report: Supt. Manning reported that information was still being
received regarding the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). He informed the Board of
two pieces of artwork on display in the Boardroom. The art was awarded the
Superintendent's Choice Award and will be on display in the Boardroom for two years.
The recipients are Rachael Davies of C. E. Gale Junior High and Aubree Perrenoud of
Idaho Falls High School.
Revision of the Drug/Alcohol Free policy will be presented to the Board this fall.
Student Representatives: Alyson Zollinger of Idaho Falls High School and Skyline
Student Representative Christina Larsen reported on sports, award assemblies, and
student activities.
Board Policies — First Reading:
The following Board policies were presented for a first reading:
➢ 204.2 — Superintendent's Staff, 204.2.1— Organizational Chart and 204.2.2 —
District Organizational Duties
➢ 305.5 — Invoices, 306.6 — Purchase Orders and Contracts, 308.0 — Payroll
Schedules, and 309.0 — Travel Expense Reimbursements
➢ 407.3 — Special Use of School Buses
➢ 503.0 -- Publics Right to Know
➢ 600.0 — Curriculum and Instruction
➢ 805.1— Reduction in Personnel, 807.0 — Salary Placement Schedule, 808.5 —
Payroll Deductions, 808.6 — Workman's Compensation, 809.1 — Sick Leave,
809.2 — Professional Leave, 810.1 — Long -Term Substitutes, 810.2 -- Short-term
Substitutes, and 811.0 — Personnel Records.
Suggested revisions will be made and all policies will be presented on June 11, 2002, for
a second reading by the Board of Trustees.
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INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Proposed Student Fee Schedule: A discussion of a proposed increase of $1 in
elementary and junior high school fees and $5 in participation fees at the high school
level were discussed. Additional information will be presented for Board consideration.
Executive Session: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to
enter an executive session to discuss a personnel issue. Time: 9:48 P.M. Motion passed.
Return to Open Meeting: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest
Jensen to return to open meeting. Motion passed.
Adjournment: It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn
the meeting. Time: 11:00 P.M. Motion passed.
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