HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_04_27BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2004
Media Center
Skyline High School
6:30 p.m.
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
Excused:
Jerry Wixom
Present from the Administration:
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Guy Wangsgard, Business
Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to move Action Item a - Math
Textbook Adoption Grades K-5 from Action Item a to Proposal c, and adopt the agenda as so
amended. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
containing Board Meeting Minutes of April 13 and 20th, 2004, and the following staff actions:
Resignations:
Colleen Wilson
Michelle Dennert
Debra Nowatzki
Kimberly Stowell
Virginia Anderson
Judy Seydel
Motion passed.
Karie Josten
Ann Marie Whetten
Sharon Feldman
Merilee Johnson
Karol Colson
Jennifer Kerner
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
Andy Benson, student from IFHS, reported on the following student activities: student body
elections, Mr. IFHS competition winner was Gordon Taylor, Tiger-Griz Track Meet, and the
Tiger Times was the recipient of awards at the recent competition.
Tran Turner, student rep from Skyline, reported on the following student activities: student body
elections, AP testing, school winding down for the end of the school year.
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Patron Input — None
IFEA — Gene Lund, IFEA President, expressed support for the Linden Park early release
schedule, and discussed the five-year anniversary of the shooting tragedy at Columbine High
School. Mr. Lund supported our district preparation to make our district safer.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch gave a current financial update detailing the financial history of the last year for
School District 491. The endowment fund, good attendance and medical insurance costs have put
the district in a better financial condition. Legislative cuts, lower student enrollments, and lower
transportation revenue are among items lowering revenue for next year. The net effect is a
positive $28, 182.
The Employee retirement dinner will be May 6th at the Shilo with social hour at 6:00 p.m. and
dinner at 7:00.
PROPOSALS
Linden Park request for continuation of early release schedule — Karla LaGrange, Principal of
Linden Park Elementary School, discussed their release schedule and reported on an analysis of
the percentage of students proficient in reading and math. Linden Park is requesting a
continuation of their early release schedule.
2004-05 Bunker Proposal — Rodger Barlow, Principal of Bunker Elementary School, discussed
the proposed new school schedule, its ultimate goals and program plan.
ACTION ITEMS
Copy Paper Bid - Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to accept the copy
paper bid from Chemstat Products for $53,760. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.