HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_06_22BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2004
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Excused:
Jerry Shively
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 P.M.
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 Craig Ashton.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Superintendent Murdoch introduced Daryl Snyder, Education Foundation President. Mrs. Snyder has
worked tirelessly for the foundation. Dr. Murdoch listed several of the highlights from the work with the
Education Foundation, and commended Mrs. Snyder for her work. Ernest Jensen awarded Mrs. Snyder the
Volunteer of the Year award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written. Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve matching funds for the following
schools:
Linden Park Elementary $ 541.39
Idaho Falls High School $1,199.00
Total matching funds requested: $1,740.39
Motion passed.
Board Meeting Minutes — June 22, 2004
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CONSENT AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion approving the consent agenda consisting of
Board Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2004 and the following staff actions:
New Hires:
Resignations:
Jewell Jones
Holly Stewart
Rebecca Klein
Sheryl Phillips
Debbie Melander
Peggy Sharp
Janalyn Owens
Marcia Hansen
Tara Reiss
Stephanie Remsburg
Jacalyn Stephens
Kristin Thompson
Sara Waite
Andra Wall
Alana Wells
Staff actions also included a letter of rationale of the need for a Letter of Authorization for a Spanish
speaking ESL position.
Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input
Basil Barna spoke to the board regarding personnel issues.
IFEA — no report
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch noted the passing of Larry Caldwell, past Director of Region VI Idaho Falls Education
Association. Mrs. Caldwell's wife, Nancy, teaches at Westside Elementary School.
Summer School is underway with 326 students enrolled in elementary ISAT summer school, 360 in the
ESL and Title I summer schools, and approximately 160 enrolled in secondary summer school.
A major effort is being made with the remodel at Bush. Efforts are on schedule with Ferrell McArthur's
department doing an outstanding job. Food service is fully operable.
Dr. Murdoch introduced Dick Clute, Supervisor of Federal Programs. Mr. Clute discussed Strategy VI -
Student Support. He introduced Kay Moor, Principal of Sunnyside Elementary, and Susan Holmes, school
counselor, who discussed counselor learning teams and how they can best meet student needs. Trina
Caudle, Assistant Principal at Skyline High School and Robin Busch, teacher at Skyline, described the
character education program at Skyline and how it is meeting student needs.
Supt. Murdoch introduced Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Educational Services, who discussed the middle
school health adoption. Susan Schultz, teacher at Taylorview and member of the health
adoption committee reported that the committee had studied six different texts and recommends that the
district place the Teen Health program published by Glencoe for 30 days public review.
Board Meeting Minutes — June 22, 2004
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PROPOSALS
Revised Education Foundation By-laws — Rebecca Casper, of the Education Foundation, discussed the
revised by-laws. Language has been streamlined and clarified.
ACTION ITEMS
FY — 05 Budget Hearing
Guy Wangsgard, Coordinator of Business, discussed the 05 budget in detail through a powerpoint
presentation. After a general discussion, Sharon Parry moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to
adopt the FY-05 budget of $72,217,524 with the understanding the presentation includes estimates of salary
and benefits that are yet to be determined by negotiations. Motion passed.
Fox Hollow and Idaho Falls High School parking lots bids
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve awarding the parking lot
improvements for both Fox Hollow Elementary School in the amount of $61,183.00 and Idaho Falls High
School in the amount of $66,329.00 to HK as the low bidder meeting specifications.
Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to executive session for discussion
of personnel and negotiations items. Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.