HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_08_24BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2004
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Wixom
Jerry Shively
Excused: Jared Fuhriman
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 Jerry Wixom 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 August 10, and corrected Board Meeting Minutes of
July 27, 2004; ratify the telephone poll of proposal to delay the start of Bush Elementary School
starting date until Monday, September 13 (beginning on this date the school day will be extended
15 minutes each day for the balance of the school year; school hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until
3:15 p.m.); and staff actions as listed below:
New Teachers:
Bill Cairns, Gale Spanish / Elementary P.E.
Diana Dalling, Gale Health
Elizabeth Gierke, Erickson Gr. 2
Jean Harrison, Fox Hollow Psychologist
Keri James, Speech Pathologist
Lois Murphy, Sunnyside Spectrum
Jenna Rasmussen, Longfellow/Taylorview
Melinda Roth, IFHS Nurse
Kelly Tokita, Erickson
Kristy Whittacre, Gale English
Maternity Leave:
Vicki Leatham, 6th Gr. Bush
Resignation:
Lisa Suitter
Motion passed.
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REPORTS
Patron Input:
Karen Braase discussed parking and snow removal concerns regarding Westview students using
Emerson.
Basil Barna discussed financial reporting.
Jon Ochi requested the district change it's decision to house Westview at Emerson
Education Foundation
Daryl Snyder thanked the Board and administration for their support of the Education
Foundation. Kickoff meeting for the foundation will be September 7tn
IFEA
Gene Lund, IFEA President, reported that negotiations reached agreement today. Mr. Lund
commended the working relationship between the IFEA and the district. He made the suggestion
that negotiations start in January with a goal of completion before the end of the school year. The
new teacher breakfast will be August 25th at JJ North's at 7:00 a.m.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch reported that heavy rains have delayed the paving of the Idaho Falls High School
and Fox Hollow parking lots. The Bush remodel is proceeding.
Twenty-eight teachers have completed the Models of Teaching Class.
The district is fully staffed. The opening staff meeting is scheduled to Thursday, August 26 at
the Civic Auditorium at 8:15 a.m.
Dr. Murdoch introduced Rebecca Pyper, new Public Information Officer for the district.
Student Report
Andy Benson, student representative from Idaho Falls High School, reported that registration is
progressing, and students are anxious to begin school.
ACTION ITEMS
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to award the bread bid to Eddy's
Bread as low bidder; and to award the milk bid to Meadow Gold as low bidder. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to authorize the administration to
facilitate the placement of university student teachers and interns for the 2004-05 contract with
the understanding that the students, while serving as student teachers and/or interns under the
supervision of a certified teacher, shall be accorded the same liability insurance coverage by the
district as that accorded a certified teacher and shall comply with all rules and regulations of the
district while acting in the capacity of a student teacher and/or intern. Motion passed.
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Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve sending to the Idaho
School Board Association an ISBA resolution regarding state financial support of NCLF and
related mandates, that the Idaho School Boards Association request the Idaho Legislature allocate
an additional 1 % of the current state general fund for NCLB remedial support. 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 Shively seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.