HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_07_27BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2004
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Jerry Wixom
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
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 Superintendent John Murdoch.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda consisting of Board
Meeting Minutes of June 22, July 6, 2004; ratification of telephone poll taken July 13, 2004 for payment of
claims and the following staff actions:
New Hires/Positions:
Robin Busch, Assistant Principal, Eagle Rock Jr. High
Lance Lindley, Assistant Principal, Skyline High School
Audra Bedard, Newcomer Center Teacher, Emerson Annex
Delores Hutten, DACC Teacher, Boyes Elementary
Gary Long, Chemistry Teacher, IFHS
Cynthia Merrell, Erickson Elementary
Dew -Etta Moss, Gale Jr. High
Resignations/Retirements :
Susan Hopkins, Erickson Elementary
Tyler Johnson, IFHS
Fran Petersen, School Nurse
Sara Versey, new teacher
Cody Claver, Assistant Principal, Skyline High School
Marilyn Reilly, Erickson Elementary
Jon Cook, Physical Education, IFHS
Paul Lundberg, Bunker Elementary
Deborah Melander, Longfellow
Brian Armes, Assistant Principal, Eagle Rock Jr. High
Beth Boettcher (1 yr family leave), Gale Jr. High
Board Meeting Minutes — July 27, 2004
Page Two
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Trustee Jerry Wixom administered the oath of office to Jared Fuhriman and Ernest Jensen.
Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to nominate the following slate of officers for the
2004-0-5 school year:
Ernest Jensen, Chair
Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chair
Jerry Shively, Clerk
Sharon Parry, Treasurer
Guy Wangsgard, Deputy Clerk
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion that dates and times for Board Meetings should
be set for the 2nd Tuesday at noon, and the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be posted at the District
Office and at Skyline and Idaho Falls High School. Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve matching funds requests as follows:
Bush Elementary School
Fox Hollow Elem. School
Sunnyside Elem. School
Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input -None
$2,866.00
Computer Lab
5,219.50
Computer Lab
7,500.00
Computer Lab
Education Foundation — Rebecca Casper reported that the Education Foundation office is in the process of
moving to its new office. The alumni project has been completed, and Mrs. Casper provided the District with a
copy of the alumni books from Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School.
IFEA — no report
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch reported that a student hearing has been scheduled for August 10 at 11:30 a.m. prior to Board
Meeting.
Construction is moving ahead; parking lots will be asphalted before school starts. A tour of construction sites
can be arranged following the next Board meeting.
Construction sites to be visited:
Idaho Falls High School
Food Distribution Center
Southside transportation parking
Fox Hollow Parking
West side transportation parking
Bush Elementary
Gale Jr. High School
Board Meeting Minutes — July 27, 2004
Page Three
ACTION ITEMS
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the revised Education Foundation by-
laws. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the Glencoe Teen Health Course 3 for the
8tn grade health curriculum. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to increase school lunch prices as follows:
K-6 $1.40 (five cent or 3.70% increase)
7-12 1.65 (five cent or 3.12% increase)
Adult 2.60 (ten cent or 4.00% increase)
Motion passed.
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to accept the official canvas of Zone 44 Trustee
Election as follows:
Jim Gregory
258
Ernest Jensen
310
Voided Votes
9
Total
576
Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to move to Executive Session for discussion of
personnel and negotiation items. Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to return to open session. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.