HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_11_25BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
November 25, 2003
Administration Office
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
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. Mr. Jensen welcomed
Kortney Ralston, education reporter for the Post Register.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Murdoch.
Gene Baird introduced Cheri Powell, custodian at Taylorview. He commended Mrs. Powell on
her great work. Sharon Parry awarded Mrs. Powell the Emissary of Excellence Award.
Mike Marshall, Principal of Edgemont Elementary School, introduced Jim Ford, volunteer at
Edgemont. Mr. Ford has volunteered at Edgemont for several years, and was commended for his
great work with the students. Jared Fuhriman awarded Mr. Ford the Emissary of Excellence
award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to approve the adoption of the
agenda as written. Motion passed.
STUDENT TRAVEL REQUEST
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the request for the Idaho
Falls High School Wrestling Team to travel to Reno, Nevada, on December 19 and 20, 2003 in
order to compete in the tournament of Champions Wrestling Tournament. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom moved to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of
Board Meeting Minutes of November 11 and 13, 2003 and staff actions. Motion passed.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
Student Reports
Jalayne Hatch, student representative from Idaho Falls High School, reported on school activities.
Tran Turner, student representative from Skyline High School, reported on school activities.
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Patron Input
Karen Braase, Emerson PTO President, reported that she attended the Strategic Planning Council
meeting, and commended the district for the well -planned meeting.
Mike Hart discussed the Board's responsibilities in formulating policy.
Ellie Hampton discussed reboundary concerns.
IFEA
No Report
District Level Planning Council Report
Craig Ashton gave a brief history of the district planning council. He described the process the
council followed this year, and discussed the viable alternatives the planning council outlined for
the Board to consider in budget reductions. He distributed a handout that listed the prioritized
recommendations. He also discussed the prioritization of the action plans relating to the
strategies. A more detailed report will be forthcoming.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch distributed a progress status report on the building project at Gale Jr. High. The
schedule is being maintained.
Supt. Murdoch distributed a three-year transportation analysis, and discussed it in detail showing
cost per pupil and cost per mile. The report showed we are making progress in meeting the state
cost per pupil target.
A traffic study has been completed regarding the anticipated traffic changes in the Emerson area
with the proposed boundary changes. The study shows substantially less traffic during the
daytime, and more in the evenings. The traffic study has been included the latest school closure
packet.
PROPOSALS
Elementary School Closures was discussed as a 6"' reading.
ACTION ITEMS
2004-05 School Calendar - Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to
adopt Proposal 41 calendar as the school calendar for 2004-05. Motion passed. The first day of
school will be August 30, 2004, and the last day of school will be June 9, 2005.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to move to Executive Session.
Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed