HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_09_28BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
September 28, 2004
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees
Jared Fuhriman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
Jerry Wixom
Excused: Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Conducting: Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chair
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 scouts Brian Jones and Kyle Klinger of Troop 139.
Emmisary Of Excellence
Val Montano, Principal of Erickson Elementary School, introduced Gaylene Anderson, school
secretary at Erickson. Mrs. Anderson has been at Erickson School for 21 years, 17 of them as the
school secretary. She has cared for many students and staff and Mrs. Montano commended her
for her commitment to Erickson. Sharon Parry awarded Mrs. Anderson the Emissary of
Excellence Award.
Volunteer of the Month
Mrs. Montano then introduced Carol Cram, a volunteer at Erickson. Mrs. Cram began
volunteering at Erickson after she retired, and has given many hours of volunteer work there.
Jared Fuhriman awarded Mrs. Cram the Volunteer of the Month award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve matching funds in the
following amounts:
Eagle Rock Jr. High School $757.50
Fox Hollow $2,297.16
Motion passed.
Electronic Defibrillator
4-Wheeler with snow removal equipment
CONSENT AGENDA
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve Board Meeting Minutes
of September 14, 2004. Motion passed.
School Board Minutes — September 28, 2004
Page Two
REPORTS / INFORMATION
Student Reports
Melanie Falls, Student Representative from Skyline High School, reported on the following
school activities: received "Best of Schools" award at the July 4th parade, Homecoming week,
student VIP Parking, Red Ribbon Week.
Andy Benson, student representative from Idaho Falls High School, reported on the following
school activities: Homecoming, Emotion Bowl Week, Club Week, football, cross country, and
Freedom's Answer.
Patron Input — none
Education Foundation
Rebecca Casper, Chair of the Education Foundation, reported that the Fall Kickoff was held
September 7, with all schools represented. The Education Foundation is working to develop a
comprehensive plan and is collaborating with the district. Mrs. Casper reported that Vonme
Combs has resigned as Zone III representative, and the Foundation will miss her efforts. The
Foundation is requesting an Education Foundation flyer be included in the city billing in
November.
IFEA
Gene Lund, IFEA President, discussed the relationship between the IFEA and the district. At the
next Board Meeting results of an IFEA survey will be shared.
Superintendent's Report
Dick Clute reported on the Ellis Language Acquisition software, describing the acquisition of the
USOE grant and completion of negotiations for placement of the Ellis software with District 491
at Skyline and Eagle Rock. This software allows the use of 24 languages. Ellis software will be
loaded on the computers of all ELL staff members. Congressional grants of Ellis corportation
gifts amount to almost $500,000.
Policy Revisions
A first reading was giving the following policy revisions:
Section 302.2, 302.4, 303.0, 304.3, 305.0, 306.0, 306.2, 306.3, 306.6, 306.7, 306.9, 308.1 -
(Fiscal Management)
Section 1102.0 — 1111.0 — (Charter Schools)
Section 603.1 — (Graduation Requirements)
Section 1003.4 — (Conditions for Attendance)
PROPOSALS
2004-05 Calendar — George Boland discussed the proposed calendars for 2004-05. Four options
were presented. The calendar options will be discussed at future board meetings.
ACTION ITEMS
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the following travel:
Skyline High School Charter Education Conference — Houston, Texas, Oct. 20 — 23, 2004
Skyline DECA Marketing Conference — Phoenix, Arizona — Nov. 188 — 21, 2004
Motion passed.
Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.