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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_06_24BOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91 Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2003 8:00 P.M. Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration Alan Reed, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent Ernest Jensen, Vice Chairman Ken Schow, Assistant Superintendent Jerry Wixom George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction Sharon Parry 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. Jim Crowther, from Prudential Financial, presented Megan Zollinger of Skyline High School with the Prudential Community Service Award. Megan was honored for her many service activities. Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow was honored for 33 years of service to District 491. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written. Motion passed. MATCHING FUNDS Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the below listed matching funds: Clair E. Gale Jr. High School $1,997.33 Idaho Falls High School 3,818.00 Linden Park Elementary School 3,466.47 Temple View Elementary School 3,617.00 Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included Board Meeting Minutes of May 27, 29, June 3, and 18, 2003; ratification of telephone poll for June payment of claims, and staff actions. Dr. Murdoch noted that Jeanne Johnson, new principal of Emerson Elementary should be added to staff actions. Motion passed REPORTS No student reports. Ellie Hampton discussed safety issues at Idaho Falls High School, particularly students moving across Holmes Avenue for foreign language classes and to the stadium. Board Meeting Minutes — June 24, 2003 Page Two Cindy Mathews discussed the budget cuts necessitating cutting aide hours in the junior highs. Caroline Meagher discusssed the possible adjusted schedule for Osgood Elementary, and the disruptions it would bring to family scheduling. IFEA Gene Lund deferred his remarks due to the length of the agenda. Superintendent's Report Dr. Murdoch deferred his report to the budget item on the agenda. ACTION ITEMS Appoint Trustee Zone III Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to appoint Jared F. Fuhriman to the postion of Trustee for Zone III. Motion passed. Mr. Fuhriman expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and pledged his support to the district. Osgood Elementary Request to Implement Collaboration Schedule Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to approve the request for Osgood Elementary to implement the collaboration schedule for a trial period of 2003-04. Motion passed. Financial Audit Contract Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the financial audit contract with Galusha, Higgins and Galusha. Motion passed. 2003-04 Budget Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Paarry seconded the motion to approve the 2003-04 budget in the amount of $70,677,914.00. Motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session. Motion passed. Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed. OPEN SESSION Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.