HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_06_13Board of Trustees
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2006
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
Present from the Board of Trustees
Jerry Wixom, Chairman
Ernest Jensen
Jerry Shively
Mary Ann Smith
Tracie Miller
Present from the Administration:
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Guy Wangsgard, Business Office
Jane Bowman, Secretary
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the budget hearing to order.
FY07 BUDGET HEARING
Review by Guy Wangsgard, copies attached.
Presentation included a budget for all funds of $77,010.214 which includes the PAT request of
$52,000.
The classified staffing information includes everyone except transportation, administrators and
teachers. The budget includes a 5 cent increase in school lunches bringing the elementary cost to
$1.50 and secondary to $1.75. House Bill 743 is not reflected in the budget. There was no increase
in medical costs for next year. There should be no need for a revised budget this year.
The budget hearing was closed.
BOARD MEETING
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order.
George Boland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Principal Bruce Cook from Erickson Elementary introduced Suzy Hersh as the June Volunteer of
the Month. Suzy has volunteered at Erickson as part of the PTO board, heading up many of
projects and fundraisers, as a classroom helper and as the parent representative for the Education
Foundation. She has volunteered countless hours to help the students, staff and school. Ernest
Jensen presented The Volunteer of the Month to Suzy Hersh and expressed appreciation for Suzy's
dedication to Erickson School.
Emissary of Excellence: Because Diana Kahn McClellan was unavailable, the presentation was
postponed until the July meeting.
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as amended with
item 5c & 5d tabled. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to adopt the consent agenda. Motion
passed. Items approved include:
Board meeting minutes of May 9d', 16d', & 23rd, 2006.
Matching Funds:
Bush Software & Playground Equip.
$9,866.39
Erickson Projector, Binding Machine,
2,269.07
Stereo Listening Centers
Temple View Computer Lab
8,100.00
LF.H.S. Calculators, security cameras,
4,883.34
school marquee improvements,
song boards, printers, computer
starting kits.
Total amount matching funds requested $25,118.80
Payment of June 2006 Claims $3,249,774.57.
Student Travel Requests —
Skyline High School Royal Blue to Seattle, WA April 12 —15, 2007.
Ratify Student Request to use Alternate Graduation Mechanism.
Staff Actions:
New Hires:
William J. Alder
Tracy C. Brandstetter
Jeremy M. Clarke
Steve A. Dewey
Arik Durfee
Kandi L. Duff
Resignations:
Julia Abbott
Shelly Bowman
R eti rem en to
Joanne Hills
Emily Whipple
Shelby L. Garner
Ryan J. Hancock
Linda K. Hodgen
Lisa B. Keyes
Nancy Leahy
Kristine Losinski
Vicki Chase
Renie Clements
Doral Kent Meikle
James E. McCubbin
Anna W. Nowak
Shawn Rose
Jack Schwieder
Brett L. Taylor
Julie L. Wilkey
Joy Glancy
Ginger Reckner
Michael Rose
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Requests for Reduction to .5 FTE:
Gerry Becker Kristi Howard Rebecca Roesener
Marian Davis Marcia Lofholm Sheila Walton
Leave of Absence Request:
Megan Mayfield
REPORTS
No student reports.
No patron input.
IFEA Report
Jan Lange discussed the Investment Act, Proposition 1, on the November ballot.
Education Foundation Report
Brian Arave expressed the need for Zone representatives in Zone 1 & 3. New job descriptions were
presented. A work meeting is scheduled for August 10"' for the purpose of sharing the foundations
plan and building the team for a fall kick off campaign.
Superintendent's Report
Principal Bruce Cook of Erickson Elementary reviewed data use, scores and testing results. He
credited teachers, staff and volunteers with the success at Erickson. Great improvements have been
made in student achievement. The high percentage of turnovers requires great dedication to each
student.
PROPOSALS
No proposals.
ACTION ITEMS
Jerry Shively moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to adopt the FY 2007 Budget with the
request to continue the PAT program. Motion passed.
Tracie Miller moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to certify 2006 Trustee Elections for
Zones 2& 3. Motion passed.
Quotes for Edgemont Classroom & High School Tracks (Items 5c & 5d) were tabled to allow 3
quotes or letters of no response to be gathered. A telephone pole will be conducted at a later date.
The City has signed off on the Edgemont project. The 1,000 sq/ foot addition will serve about 21
people. This project should be completed by the start of school next year. Blueprints and budget
costs of the project were provided by Johnny Watson. The appraised value of the Edgemont
Trailer was $120,000 with contents. Replacement costs should cover most of this addition.
Mary Ann Smith moved and Jerry Shively seconded the variance to Policy 1003.4.3 A. Motion
passed.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Shively moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to move to Executive Session. Motion
passed.
Tracie Miller moved and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
Ernest Jensen moved and Tracie Miller seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.
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