HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_01_14BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2003
Administrative Office
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees
Alan Reed, Chairman
Ernest Jensen
Sharon Parry
Jerry Wixom
Brian Crouch
Present from the Administration:
Superintendent John Murdoch
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Chairman Alan Reed called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alan Reed.
I. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. Motion
passed.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the Consent
Agenda, which included minutes of December 10 (deleting the last paragraph), payment
of claims and staff actions. Motion passed.
III. REPORTS
Patron Reports:
Angela Klingler spoke concerning the 2003-04 school calendar. She has participated as a
parent representative on the calendar committee. A handout was distributed to the Board
listing the guidelines regarding calendar design and Mrs. Klingler's points of interest.
Stephanie Mickelson also spoke regarding the school calendar. She asked that the Board
give attention to scheduling days out of school so that parents can better use the days for
family time.
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IFEA Report:
Mary Farner discussed the Board's role as one of the three entities signing the Master
Agreement, and as such a check and balance of the contract, and the community's arm in
the balance of the contract.
Superintendent's Report:
Dr. Murdoch discussed the curriculum audit to begin Monday, January 27, and discussed
the schedule enclosed in the Board packet.
He also discussed the upcoming ISBA 12TH annual "Day On The Hill" in Boise. Ernest
Jensen, Jerry Wixom, Brian Crouch, and John Murdoch will be attending.
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Supt. Murdoch discussed the second reading of Board Policy Section 604.2.1. This
revision brings policy into compliance with NCLB and Idaho benchmark scores and
definitions.
Dr. Murdoch then discussed the calendar, expressing appreciation for the concerns
regarding the calendar. The differences in the two options are the number of 2-day
weeks. The two-day weeks are very problematic with low attendance, and in the number
of substitutes needed. The need for substitutes is sometimes greater than the number of
substitutes available, and this presents a problem of safety in the classroom.
A discussion followed of possible calendar changes, and the calendar committee will
present the board with revised options.
V. ACTION ITEMS
Jerry Wixom moved to approve the third reading of:
Policy Section 406.0 — 406.15 Computer Services and Operations
Policy Section 310.2 District Equipment
Policy Section 605.0 Programs for Exceptional Students
Policy Section 616.0 Special Education Students — deleted, with policies 617-621
renumbered
Policy Section 510.0 Private Service Providers Working with Students in Public
Schools
Brian Crouch seconded the motion; motion passed.
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Sharon Parry moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to ratify the Jan. 6 telephone poll
taken by Chairman Alan Reed regarding sending a personnel letter to employee 2002-03B.
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Brian Crouch seconded the motion to move to Executive Session.
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.