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
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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.