HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_07_22BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
July 22, 2003
Idaho Falls High School
Little Theatre
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration
Alan Reed, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent
Ernest Jensen, Vice Chairman George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Jerry Wixom Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum
Sharon Parry Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Jared Fuhriman
Chairman Alan Reed called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alan Reed.
Superintendent Murdoch introduced Camille Wood, Supervisor of Technology Services. Camille
introduced Crista Abbott, a computer technician and programmer. Camille discussed the many
facets of Crista's responsibilities and Alan Reed awarded Crista the Emissary of Excellence
Award.
Desi Laughlin introduced Cathy Barrett, nursing clerical aide. Cathy works at several schools as
a nursing clerical aide, doing regular vision checks, charting immunization records and many
other items. Alan Reed awarded Cathy the Emissary of Excellence Award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Ernest Jensen moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the Linden Park matching
funds request in the amount of $3,943.59. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
including Board Meeting Minutes of June 24, July 1, and 15, 2003; ratification of Payment of
Claims phone poll of July 8, and staff actions. Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Chairman Alan Reed welcomed Jerry Shively to the Board, expressing thanks to Mr. and Mrs.
Shively for their years of teaching and many years of work for the district. Mr. Reed also
commended the administration for their commitment to the work before them. He thanked the
Board for their friendship and encouragement. Mr. Reed declared the organization of the Board
dissolved. Superintendent Murdoch thanked Chairman Reed for his many years of leadership of
the Board and Mr. Reed was awarded a plaque of appreciation.
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Ernest Jensen administered the oath of office to Jerry Shively, new trustee for Zone II.
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to nominate the following in
reorganizing the Board:
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chairman
Jerry Wixom, Clerk
Sharon Parry, Treasurer
Guy Wangsgard, Deputy Clerk
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to set the dates and times of the
regular Board Meetings for the year 2003-04 as listed in the attached form. Motion passed.
PATRON INPUT
The following patrons spoke to the board regarding proposed changes in transportation and
school starting times:
Mark Oliver
Ginger Swank
Robert Nil
Ann Johnson
Barbara Tavenner
Julie Olsen
Michael McQuire
Shauna Waters
Margaret Meacham
Shelli Ricks
Dave Rose
Steve Johnson
Jenny Decker
Tonja Snow
Deborah Roudeau
Pam Miller
IFEA
Michelle Ballard, Classified Representative, spoke regarding transportation budget cuts.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Murdoch addressed the transportation budget and the dilemmas that have leveled
transportation budgets.
Desi Laughlin spoke regarding school aides riding some busses, thereby providing bus coverage
with budgeting coming from areas other than transportation.
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Brad Jensen, Supervisor of Transportation, was introduced and explained how the new bus
schedule was developed.
Dr. Murdoch explained lunchroom and high school activities dilemmas. Solutions, in absence of
legislative actions, must be found. Supt. Murdoch discussed many reductions across the district,
and expressed great sympathy regarding the transportation situation. The district will continue to
work with the Legislature.
ACTION ITEMS
School Starting Times
Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion that starting and ending times for
schools be set as follows:
Junior and Senior High Schools:
Westview High School York Campus:
Westview High School Night Campus:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Elementary Schools:
Bunker, Fox Hollow, Linden Park and Temple View 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Boyes, Bush, Edgemont, Emerson, Hawthorne and Osgood 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Erickson, Longfellow, Sunnyside and Westside 8:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Motion passed.
Set Working Session
A working session was set for Monday, August 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for board
orientation and discussion regarding budget and facilities issues.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jaren Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Exectutive Session.
Motion passed.
OPEN SESSION
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.