HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_08_12BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2003
Administration Office
12:00 Noon.
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Excused: Jerry Shively
Present from the Administration
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum
Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Chairman Ernest Jensen called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda,
including Board Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2003, Payment of Claims, and staff actions. Motion
passed.
REPORTS
No patron input.
IFEA Report — Gene Lund discussed negotiations and offered his assistance as needed over the
next two years of his term as President of the IFEA.
Superintendent's Report — Dr. Murdoch reported that the district is using the final funds from the
Albertson's grant towards attendance of the district and school administrators at the State
Standards Conference in Boise. The conference was very helpful to all attendees.
Dr. Murdoch also reported the district is on schedule and is in compliance in all areas. We are
moving into the school year with stable software and are moving forward towards the goal of
helping students meet achievement standards.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
Carrie Smith discussed the insurance committee information.
Medical Insurance: The committee recommends the district remain with Blue Cross for medical
insurance coverage. Retail prescription coverage would change to 50% of the cost of the
prescription, and the office visit co -pay will increase from $20 to $30 for in -network providers.
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Dental Insurance: The committee recommends we change dental carriers and provide employees
with the choice of two different dental options: a Met Life traditional plan and Willamette
(Columbia) Dental HMO plan. The premium will increase .1 % over the current premium.
Life Insurance: The committee recommends that we change to Reliance Standard through Fred
A. Moreton at a 13% decrease over the current premium.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session.
Motion passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.