Loading...
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. Page Two - Board Meeting Minutes January 14, 2003 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. Page Three — Board Meeting Minutes January 14, 2003 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.