HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_01_25BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Work Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2005
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Wixom
Present from the Administration:
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Guy Wangsgard, Business
Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Jared Fuhriman moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session. Motion
passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion passed.
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by George Boland.
Chairman Jensen welcomed the group and reminded the Board that this was a work session, and no
patron input is scheduled.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written. Motion
passed.
Superintendent Murdoch reported that the purpose of the meeting is to review the financial status of the
district, particularly the general fund, SPFF, and other financial items.
Guy Wangsgard distributed a financial update of the general fund to the Board and led a discussion that
covered all phases of the general fund budget.
Superintendent Murdoch discussed the SPFF cash flow. The district has accomplished several major
projects and remains in a good position regarding SPFF. Pending and requested items were discussed.
Dr. Murdoch also discussed a transportation analysis, showing the drop in transportation costs per
student. The district has dropped from $901.46 in 2001-02 to $643 in 2003-04. The state average for
2003-04 is $674.
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Guy Wangsgard discussed the history of the Supplemental Levy. The recommendation, based upon
current budget information, is that the levy remain at $6,800,000 for the next two years. The election
timeline is:
February 15, 2005 set amount and date of the levy election
March 10, 2005 election date with polls open from noon to 8:00 p.m.
Camille Wood, Technology Services Supervisor, reported on the technology funds and discussed in
detail the E-Rate reimbursement and TAC funds.
Dick Clute, Federal Programs Supervisor, discussed the inter -agency contracts, district grants and a
one-time congressional grant.
ISAT Mobile Lab Purchase
Craig Ashton reported that ISAT testing of 5tn 7tn and 1 Oh graders now involves the testing of science,
thus the need for additional computers, as the time for each test is longer. The administration is
recommending increasing the number of computers available with the addition of one mobile lab.
Dr. Murdoch reported that the he and the Board will attend the "Day on the Hill" with legislators, Feb.
7th and 8cn
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.