HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_11_09BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2004
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees:
Jared Fuhriman, Vice Chairman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Wixom
Jerry Shively
Excused: Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Present from the Administration:
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Superv. Of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Superv. Of Instruction
Guy Wangsgard, Business
Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jared Fuhriman.
Superintendent Murdoch introduced Brad Jensen, Supervisor of Transportation. Mr. Jensen has
recently been recognized by the State Board of Education for his expertise in guiding the District
491 Transportation Department through changes towards meeting state guidelines. Jared
Fuhriman commended Mr. Jensen on his great contribution and congratulated him on his award.
STUDENT TRAVEL
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve student travel for the
following groups:
IFHS Expressions March 17-21, 2005 San Francisco, California
IFHS Wrestling Team December 18-21, 2004 Reno, Nevada
IFHS Cheerleading Squad March 4-7, 2005 Los Angeles, California
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda
consisting of Board Meeting Minutes of October 26th and November 4th, and payment of claims.
Motion passed.
REPORTS
Patron Input:
John Carpenter, Melanie Hillam, and Alison Carpenter discussed the athletic eligibility of waiver
students.
Gene Lund, IFEA President, commended Brad Jensen, Transportation Supervisor, on his award.
Mr. Lund reported that he has had various recommendations regarding the calendar, with no
particular recommendation outweighing the others. He also discussed the State board proposal
regarding pay for performance.
Board Meeting — November 9, 2004
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Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch introduced Randy Hurley, Principal of Idaho Falls High School. Mr. Hurley
reported that District 91 has recently received from the U.S. Dept. of Education a safety grant of
$98,605.00. Mr. Hurley distributed a safety pamphlet "A Guide for Schools and Commuity
Safety." District 491 currently has a safety plan, which will be updated and include working with
community resources.
PROPOSALS
2005-06 and 2006-07 School Calendars
The proposed calendars will be brought for an action item on the Nov. 23rd Board Meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Student Travel Request — Acted upon earlier in the agenda
FY 04 Financial Audit — Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to accept the
FY04 Financial Audit performed by Galusha Higgins & Galusha. Motion passed.
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to set the following meetings:
1) Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m - General work session in the Boise Doubletree
Riverside Opal Room
2) Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m at Taylorview Jr. High - Public Hearing on Policy
1003.4.3.C.
3) Thursday, December 2nd at the District Office - Work session to review Policy
1003.4.3.C.
Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to Executive Session for
discussion of Personnel Section S67-2345(B) IDAHO CODE. Motion passed.
OPEN SESSION
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion in reference to Teacher 2002-03B to
accept the advisory arbitrator's recommendations numbers 1 and 2, and reject recommendations
numbers 3 and 4. Motion passed.
Jerry Shively moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.