HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_11_11BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2003
Administration Office
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively — excused.
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 Craig Ashton.
Chairman Jensen requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Veterans Day.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve matching funds of
$4,075.88 for Edgemont Elementary School. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
consisting of Board Meeting Minutes of October 28 and November 6, payment of claims for
November, and staff actions. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Reports — no reports
IFEA — Gene Lund thanked the Board for the moment of silence requested at the beginning of the
meeting in remembrance of Veterans Day. The reported that a variety of ceremonies appropriate
for Veterans Day will be conducted at the schools. He also reported that negotiations will
resume today. He introduced several members of the IFEA team: Karen Blanding, teacher at
Bunker; Jan Lange, teacher at Edgemont; and Ron Hampton, teacher at IFHS.
Board Meeting Minutes — Nov. 11, 2003
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Murdoch reported that he will be conducting a workshop at the Idaho School Board
Association meeting in Coeur d'Alene regarding effective board meetings. He distributed
NWEA longitudinal scores showing growing evidence that scores are improving in every subject
in every grade. Dr. Murdoch announced that the yearly annual report will appear in the Monday,
Nov. 17th, Post Register, and commended Chris Wood for his efforts on this project.
PROPOSALS
Elementary School Closures — Fifth Reading - As additional information becomes available, it is
added to the information packet. These packets are available for anyone desiring information.
This agenda item will remain as a proposal.
2004-05 School Calendar —Second Reading - The calendar will be moved to a third reading
ACTION ITEMS
Request for District -Wide Planning Team Assistance - Sharon Parry moved and Jared Fuhriman
seconded the motion to approve a letter from Chairman Ernest Jensen to the district -wide
Strategic Planning Council, requesting their assistance in studying viable alternatives to reducing
the budget by approximately $650,000 to $700,000. Motion passed with the addendum of adding
a listing of recommendations that have been accomplished in prior years through strategic
planning. Motion passed.
Approve State Technology Grant - Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion
to approve the state technology grant. Motion passed.
Custodial Equipment Purchase — Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to
approve the purchase of custodial equipment in the amount of $50,497.95. Motion passed.
Education Foundation Ex-officio Appointment — Sharon Parry moved and Jared Fuhriman
seconded the motion to ratify the appointment of Guy Wangsgard to fill the Ex-officio
replacement for Ken Schow in accordance with the Education Foundation by-laws. Motion
passed.
Set Work Session — Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to set a Board
Work Session for Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Coeur d'Alene, ID, during the ISBA
Convention. Motion passed.
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 adjourn. Motion passed