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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2003
Administrative Office
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Alan Reed, Chairman Superintendent John Murdoch
Ernest Jensen George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Sharon Parry Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum
Jerry Wixom Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Brian Crouch
Chairman Alan Reed called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
Opening Excises
The Pledge of Alegiance was led by Trustee Brian Crouch.
Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to adopt the agenda.
Motion passed.
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Brian Crouch to approve the Consent
Agenda, which included Board Minutes from February 25, 2003, and payment of claims.
Motion passed.
Reports
Sid Duncombe, representing the Grandparents for Education, reported that he was
tremendously impressed with the curriculum development iin District 91. His group met
with Shelly Smede and had a `hands on' experience with the software available to
teachers. Mr. Duncome expressed amazement in what the students are learning at young
ages, and again expressed support for the Supplemental Levy.
Heidi Crouch, teacher at Idaho Falls High School discussed the proposed military leave.
Mrs. Crouch distributed her proposed draft to the board members.
Kevin Killpack requested information of a possible enrollment cap in high schools.
IFEA — Mary Farner reported that the teachers' association and district administrators had
enjoyed a collaborative work session including 60 people, with 10 from the district
office. Mrs. Farner also reported that the Legislature is looking at a bill regarding
performance -based teaching and the impact this would have, and she discussed teaching
salary comparisons of the surrounding districts.
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Suprintendent Murdoch discussed the legislative transportation bill being held in
committee. He reported that the district is fully prepared for the Supplemental Levy
election to be held Thursday, March 13, 2003.
Info rmation/Discussion Items:
Policy 809.5 Military Leave — Dr. Murdoch discussed the military leave policy.
Financial impact information will be sent to the Board in the Friday letter.
Jerry Jacobson, Chairman for the Supplemental Levy, discussed the planning and
information that has been distributed regarding the levy. He reported that he felt
optomistic that the patrons will be supportive.
Action Items
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded approval of the request for early
graduation of Kara Ferguson, student at Idaho Falls High School. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Brian Crouch seconded the motion to set a Board Meeting for
Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 8:30 p.m. to canvass the Suplemental Levy Election results.
Motion passed.
Executive Session
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to Executive
Session. Motion passed.
Open Session
At 1:35 p.m. Sharon Parry moved and Ernest Jensen seconded to move to open session.
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to deny grievances #1 and #2
of Teacher 2002-03B and set a hearing date for April 2, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the District
Office Board Room. Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen moved and Brian Crouch seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.