HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_08_24 Board MinutesAugust 24, 2010
12:00 Noon
Present from the Board of Trustees
Dave Lent, Chairman
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer
Deidre Warden, Clerk
Lisa Burtenshaw, Member
Jerry Wixom, Excused
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ernest Jensen.
Present from the Administration:
George Boland, Superintendent
Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services
Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialists
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Ernest Jensen moved to amend the agenda to add the Solar Panels for Schools Proposal as item e. of the Action
Items. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded the motion. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Deidre Warden seconded. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
WORK SESSION'
a. Education, Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act
Superintendent Boland reviewed the recent approval of the Federal Jobs Bill and what it means for the
district. Governor Otter sent a letter on August 20, 2010 indicating Idaho would apply for the funds and
has asked each district to confirm their acceptance of the funds by contacting the State Dept. The
projected allocation for District 91 is $1,754,863 to be used for items listed within the guidelines from the
Federal Government. The Superintendent provided handouts reviewing projected revenues for the
State's general fund over the next few years; there is still a possibility of a mid -year holdback.
Superintendent Boland asked the board to keep in mind the reductions that have been made so far and
the drop off of federal funds that will not be there after this year as they discuss allocations of the funds.
As a starting place in examining expenditure of the funds building principals have been asked to write
down the three greatest challenges they face within their buildings and then will work with district
administration to craft a proposal to bring to the board.
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b. Facility Improvement Planning
A discussion was held regarding the value of a third party validation for the remodel estimates we
currently have before meeting on September 21" with community members. Some board members
stated they felt this may be helpful as we go forward in addressing facility upgrades. The
recommendation of district administration is that it would be very costly and we would more than likely
end up with the same results. The district will always have facilities issues and this is the first step in
moving forward after not be able to pass a bond with the supermajority vote requirement. Dave Lent
asked if the Board could meet with Wendy Green Lowe, facilitator for the strategic planning council
advisory meeting, to finalize the agenda and fully understand what it is we are asking the community to
do. Margaret Wimborne, District 91 Communications Specialist, will contact Wendy to arrange a time if
possible.
ACTION ITEMS
a. Award bids for surplus equipment
Guy Wangsgard provided the results from the district surplus bid auction that was recently held
to clean out the warehouse and get rid of a couple of vehicles. There were two bids on the 1994
Ford, which Guy recommended accepting the highest bid of $100.00, other than that there are
enough items to fill all the remaining bids. The remaining items will be disposed of in other ways,
such as Craig's List, once we've gone through this process the options open up.
Deidre Warden moved to accept the bids for the surplus bids as presented. Lisa Burtenshaw
seconded. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
b. Third Reading —Middle Level Credit Policy 603.6
The Middle Level Credit Policy was reviewed at the last meeting, including changes, and will
allow this policy to be in place prior to the start of the school year. No other public comments
have been received in the last two weeks.
Ernest Jensen moved to accept the Middle Level Credit Policy 603.6. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded
the motion. Four aye votes. Motion carried
c. Third Reading —Bush Magnet School Curriculum
Approval of the Bush Magnet School curriculum is needed prior to the start of school on Monday,
August 31, 2010 so it can be implemented this year. Lisa Burtenshaw asked how the district will
track the Bush Magnet School curriculum. Karla LaOrange responded by saying staff will monitor
individual student growth, that will be the focus this year. Math assessment will be more precise
because of the assessments already in place. Science assessments will be built during this first
year.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adopt the Bush Magnet School curriculum. Deidre Warden seconded
the motion. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
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d. Action Regarding Teacher 2010-11D
Ernest Jensen moved to accept the administrations recommendation regarding
Teacher 2010-11D. Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
e. Solar Panels for Schools Proposal
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act the Idaho Office of Energy Resources is
committing $2,750,000 for the Idaho Solar Panels for Schools Program. School districts have
been asked to submit proposals for using solar panels, a net metering agreement and integration
into the curriculum. Dana Wood, Director of Operations, explained the district would be allowed
to submit one proposal for one school in the district. The only contractor in our region that has
been approved by the State is Creative Energy out of Victor, so depending on how many districts
are awarded the grant the work may not be able to be done by a local company. Skyline High
School is the site selected if awarded because there is a net metering system already in place and
it has sufficient roof space. There would be no cost to the district and a potential savings of
approximately 9 to 10 thousand per year. The State has allocated the money and the
recommendation of the administration would be to pursue it after receiving a firm commitment
from the Board.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to accept the Solar Panel for Schools proposal. Deidre Warden seconded
the motion. Four aye votes. Motion carried.
Deidre Warden moved to adjourn. Ernest Jensen seconded. Meeting adjourned.
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