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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. Board Minutes — October 28, 2003 Page Two 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. Board Minutes — October 28, 2003 Page Three 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.