HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_10_14BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2003
Administration Office
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration
Ernest Jensen, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent
Jared Fuhriman George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Jerry Wixom Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Curriculum
Sharon Parry Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Chairman Ernest Jensen called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry Wixom.
Dick Wagner, Principal of Hawthorne School, introduced Shirlene Stewart, Secretary of
Hawthorne School. Mr. Wagner commended Mrs. Stewart for her many services to Hawthorne
and Chairman Jensen awarded the Emissary of Excellence Award to Mrs. Stewart.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry 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 following matching
funds requests for Eagle Rock School:
Portable Picnic Tables $1199.50
Sound System for the Choir Room $909.00
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda,
including Board Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2003, and payment of claims. Motion
passed.
REPORTS
No patron reports.
IFEA
Gene Lund discussed the launching of a web site for teachers who have a product to sell. The
web site is: www.hireateacher.org. Mr. Lund also reported that the Association Council has
concern with policy 202.1, and feel the ability to suspend rests with the Board of Trustees.
Board Minutes — page two
October 14, 2003
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch reported that George Boland is representing the superintendent in meetings in Boise
with Albertson Foundation personnel, and Craig Ashton is representing the superintendent in
meetings with NWEA.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Rezoning Elementary Boundaries - A public hearing will be held at Osgood on Tuesday, October
21st at 7:00 p.m.
Revised Policies — These policy changes are mostly housekeeping changes to update the policy.
Regarding Section 202.1, the Board discussed the possible immediate need to enact a suspension.
Education Foundation — Daryl Snyder, Chair of the Education Foundation, reported on foundation
activities. Information was distributed regarding the Education Foundation. The Board was
invited to approve the amending of the Foundation bylaws. This will be an action item in the
next board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Federal Employment Survey — Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to
approve the authorization to conduct the Federal Employment Survey. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to move to executive session.
Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.