HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_10_27BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2003
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
Administration Office
7:00 P.M.
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.
Brad Jensen, Transportation Supervisor, introduced Darby Paulk, mechanic for the transportation
department. Mr. Jensen described Mr. Paulk as a great asset to the department, noting that he is
always willing to go the extra mile in what is needed. Chairman Jensen commended Mr. Paulk,
and awarded him the Emissary of Excellence Award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda with the
addition of Me - Boyes matching funds. Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve matching funds for the
following schools:
Hawthorne Elementary $6,400.00
Idaho Falls High School 1,915.00
Boyes Elementary 2,282.22
TOTAL $10,597.22
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
including Board Meeting Minutes of October 14 and 21, 2003 and staff actions. Staff actions
included reinstating SROs, using reserve officers who would have police authority, but would be
employees of the distict. Motion passed.
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REPORTS
Student Reports
Tran Turner, student representative from Skyline reported on activities at Skyline. He reported
that a survey has been completed regarding the zero hour and students are interested in using the
zero hour. Other activities discussed were volleyball and soccer. Tran reported that the students
are concerned with restrictions in the parking lot not allowing the students to get out in a timely
manner.
Justin Cain, student at Westview, reported on activities at Westview. He reported they have 10
new comuters and classes are full. Math classes have increased student participation.
Jalayne Hatch, student representative from Idaho Falls High School reported that IFHS recently
hosted the state student council convention and it was a great success. They were currently
celebrating Red Ribbon Week.
Patron Input
The following patrons discussed the Emerson proposal:
Mike Shumway
Karen Braase, PTO President of Emerson Elementary School
Desiree Saupe
IFEA
Gene Lund, IFEA President, noted that "teaching is an equivalent to white water rafting." He
reported that the Representative Council has concerns regarding Policy 202.1
Superintendent's Report
1) Dr. Murdoch distributed a graph showing gains in district reading scores from Fall 2002 to
Spring 2003.
2) He discussed the zero period and reported that information is being compiled from a survey
given during parent teacher conferences.
3) The district is studying the traffic congestion on Grizzly.
4) Dr. Murdoch invited Emerson patrons to come and sit with administrators to find answers to
questions regarding rezoning.
5) Strategic Planning is underway. Craig Ashton gave an update and reported that actions plans
are due Nov. 14 from committees working on six strategies. The District Planning Council will
meet Nov. 20tn
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Rezoning boundaries — Dr. Murdoch reported that information packets are available to patrons. A
hearing is scheduled for December 3 at Emerson School at 7:00 p.m.
2004-05 School Calendar — Dennis Griffeth discussed the two options developed by the calendar
committee. The committee recommends Proposal 41. The first day of schools would be
Monday, August 30, with the last day of school being Thursday, June 9.
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ACTION ITEMS
Fy03 Audit Report — Judy Brower, auditor from Galusha, Higgins and Galusha, discussed the
completed audit. The audit contained no exceptions, and Mrs. Brower commended the district.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to accept the FY03 Audit Report.
Motion passed.
Public Hearing Set for Emerson School — Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the
motion to seet the Public Hearing for December 3 at Emerson School at 7:00 p.m. Motion
passed.
Education Foundation By -Laws — Rebecca Casper discussed the Education Foundation activities
and requested the Board give approval for ammendment to the By -Laws. Jerry Wixom moved
and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the Education Foundation By -Laws. Motion
passed.
Board Policy pdate — Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve
the following Board Policies:
Section 103.0
School Board Trustee Zones and Elections
Section 103.1
Trustee Zones
Section 103.1.1
Trustee Elections
Section 103.2
Membership on Board of Trustees
Section 107.3
Regular Meetings of the Trustees
Section 107.6
Order of Business for Board Meetings
Section 109.4 Board Policy as Public Record
Section 202.1 Superinendent's Performance Responsibilities
Section 204.2.1 Organizational Chart
Section 307.0 Payment of Claims
Motion passed unanimously.
Revised Teacher Mentor Plan - Shelly Smede discussed the revised teacher mentor plan. Jerry
Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the revised teacher mentor
plan. Motion passed.
Set Charter School Hearing — Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to set
the charter school hearing for Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Office.
Motion passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to Executive Session.
Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passsed.