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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_09_23BOARD OF TRUSTEES IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91 Board Meeting Minutes September 23, 2003 Administration Office 690 John Adams Parkway Idaho Falls, ID 7:00 P.M. Present from the Board of Trustees: Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chairman Sharon Parry Jerry Shively Jerry Wixom Excused: Ernest Jensen, Chairman Present from the Administration John Murdoch, Superintendent George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary Trustee Jared Fuhriman called the meeting to order and welcomed guests. OPENING CEREMONIES Sharon Parry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Volunteer of the Month Superintendent Murdoch introduced Lela Leavitt, the recipient of the Volunteer of the Month award. Jerry Shively led the group in singing Happy Birthday to Mrs. Leavitt as this day commemorated her 86th birthday. Val Montano, Principal of Erickson Elementary, commended Mrs. Leavitt on her many years of caring tutoring. Mr. Fuhriman awarded Mrs. Leavitt the Volunteer of the Month award. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to place Action Item V.d. Travel Request following the Adoption of the Agenda. Motion passed. Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda with the before mentioned change. Motion passed. Travel Request — Doug Owen, Principal of Skyline High School introduced Brian Keller, debate student from Skyline High School. Brian reviewed the travel request before the Board for Skyline and Idaho Falls High School debate students to travel to Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington to participate in a debate tournament. Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the travel request for IFHS and Skyline High School debate teams to travel to Walla Walla, Washington for the debate tournament. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda including Board Minutes of September 9 and 17, 2003. Motion passed. Board Meeting Minutes Page Two — September 23, 2003 REPORTS Student Reports Tran Turner, Skyline student, reported on activities at Skyline Jalayne Hatch, IFHS student, discussed activities as Idaho Falls High School. Nick Duwe, student from Westview, discussed the benefits to Westview students from moving their school to Emerson. Jessica Kremer, Westview student, discussed the school day at York and the many benefits for students from the redistricting of Emerson. Patron Reports Karla LaGrange, Principal of Linden Park Elementary, introduced Jared King, a student at Linden Park, and discussed Jared's growth from below grade level to above grade level at the present time. Jacki Schiffren, teacher at Linden Park, also commented on Jared's remarkable progress. John Ochi, 247 4th St., discussed possibility of delaying the open hearing so that issues can be researched. Valerie Lawson, 238 4th St., discussed her support of Emerson, and the great support teachers there give the students. Gail Ochi, 247 4th St., asked the Board to delay the hearing so that issues can be researched. Mike Abercrombie, 140 4th St., discussed safety concerns in regard to the Westview students moving to Emerson. Jim Rose discussed monetary savings of closing schools. Megan MacConnel, 295 12th Street, discussed bussing safety issues. Becky Meyer, 135 8th Street, discussed concerns with property values in the Emerson area dropping. Karen Braase, 169 4th Street, Emerson's PTO President, requested a delay in the public hearing. Michael Shumway, 420 Lincoln, requested a delay in the public hearing. Desiree Saupe, 315 E. 12th St., expressed concerns with parking at Emerson School and requested a delay in the hearing. Dirk Gombert, 353 N. Ridge Ave., discussed concerns with the lack of an elementary school in the area if Emerson is closed. Van James, 247 5th St., 48, spoke regarding concerns with the closing of Emerson, as his students have grown in their education while at Emerson. Don Bottcher, 255 5th St., requested the Board delay the public hearing. Vince Maio, 344 North Water, requested more time to develop alternatives. IFEA Gene Lund discussed three items: • Appreciated the revised mission statement, and commended the work that has gone into revising Section 1, • Reported the Children's Fund in which IFEA members donate money to a pool in Boise, this week monies reached a total of $500,000 for the first time • Commended the Board for giving patrons a hearing to further communication. Superintendent's Report Supt. Murdoch reported that the district is into the third week of school and continues to make revisions in bussing to solve concerns. Board Meeting Minutes Page Three — September 23, 2003 Dr. Murdoch reviewed the history of the enrollment of Emerson School, and what has led to the present discussions of redistricting Emerson students. Fox Hollow has entered into a business partnership with Exxon, local sponsor at Wright Brothers Travel Center, which will bring them $500.00. Dr. Murdoch reviewed revised policies for a first reading: 103.0 School Board Trustee Zones and Elections 103.1 Trustee Elections 103.2 Membership on Board of Trustees 107.3 Regular Meetings of the Trustees 107.6 Order of Business for Board Meetings 109.4 Board Policy as Public Record 202.1 Superintendent's Performance Responsibilities. 204.2.1 Organization Chart 307.0 Payment of Claims INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Supt. Murdoch distributed an updated packet, Elementary Enrollment Rezoning Options, for Board and public information. ACTION ITEMS Revised Policy Section 1 - Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adopt revised policy Section 1 with Alternate II mission statement. Motion passed. Authorize Engagement of Architect — Bush Elementary — Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the engagement of negotiation with Neilson / Bodily and Associates to begin architectural work on the renovation of Bush Elementary. Motion passed. Set Public Hearing - Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to set the following information and public hearing dates: Oct. 7 7:00 Information Meeting at Taylorview Jr. High for Emerson Patrons Oct. 21 7:00 Public Hearing at Osgood Dec. 3 7:00 Public Hearing at Taylorview Jr. High for Emerson Patrons Motion passed. Award Bid - Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to award the bid for the Gale bleachers to Saxton Bradley Inc. for $38,235.00. Motion passed. Executive Session Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session. Motion passed. Jerry Shively 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