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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_02_12BOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91 Board Meeting Minutes February 12, 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 Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary Chairman Alan Reed called the meeting to order and welcomed guests. OPENING EXERCISES The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sharon Parry. I. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. Motion passed. II. CONSENT AGENDA Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included Board Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2003 and February 3, 2003, and payment of claims. Motion passed. III. REPORTS Patron Input — Heidi Crouch, teacher at Idaho Falls High School spoke regarding the military leave policy. Mrs. Crouch asked that the policy currently in the process of being adopted, be further studied relative to state and federal laws. IFEA Report — Mary Farner also spoke regarding the military leave, supporting further study. Superintendent's Report — Dr. Murdoch deferred to Ken Schow, Assistant Superintendent, liaison to the Grandparents for Education group. Mr. Schow introduced Page Two — Board Meeting Minutes February 12, 2003 Sidney Duncombe, representative for the Grandparents for Education. Mr. Duncombe expressed support for the district and the need to continue funding which will support the district. He asked that any interested patrons join their efforts to: 1) help improve reading skills 2) donating money through the Education Foundation 3) actively supporting the Board in gaining funds 4) serving as liaison providing information to help the district. Sheila Olsen expressed appreciation and support for the district for its many fine accomplishments and especially noted the Curriculum Unity Model. Ernest Jensen reported that the "Day On the Hill" with the legislators was very successful. Jerry Wixom expressed the need to let legislators know patrons are willing to support and fund education. Brian Crouch reported that solutions are hard to find and that a Special Session is a good possibility. IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Dr. Murdoch discussed the second reading of Policy 1002.0 (Attendance) and Policy 302.2.1 (General Fund Contingency) and recommended moving these policies to a third reading. Policy 809.5 (Military Leave) was held for another second reading pending possible revision. V. ACTION ITEMS Ernest Jensen moved and Brian Crouch seconded the motion to schedule a financial work session on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office Boardroom. Motion passed. Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session. Motion passed. Brian Crouch moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to open session. Motion passed. Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.