HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_12_14 Board MinutesDecember 14, 2010
6:00 PM Executive Session
[Idaho Code, §67-2345 (1) (b), Students]
7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting
Present from the Board of Trustees
Dave Lent, Chairman
Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer
Deidre Warden, Clerk
Lisa Burtenshaw (Executive Session only)
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mallory Murdock.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Emissary of Excellence
Present from the Administration:
George Boland, Superintendent
Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialist
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Chad Martin, Taylorview Junior High School Principal, introduced Sherry Clements, Taylorview Counseling
Secretary, as the Emissary of Excellence this month. Mr. Martin stated that Sherry is the kind of person
everyone wants to have around them to be able to learn and grow from. Each year Sherry spends
countless hours coordinating the Christmas Project at Taylorview bringing the entire staff together
through food drives and fundraisers helping those who otherwise may not have had a Christmas. Mr.
Martin went on to say that Sherry is an example of what everyone should strive to be; she makes our
school, our district and our community a much better place and it's an honor to work beside her
everyday.
On behalf of the district, Dave Lent thanked Sherry for her hard work and dedication then presented
her with a certificate and gift card.
b. Volunteers of the Month
Tammy Utter, Principal at Linden Park Elementary, introduced Grandma Shirley Cowell and Grandma Vada
Hall as the Volunteers of the Month. Tammy shared that everyone deserves a Grandma and the children
at Linden Park are fortunate to have two. As part of the Foster Grandparent Program these ladies spend
many hours helping the students learn to read and get their work finished on time. Grandma Shirley is a
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wonderful inspiration for students; she is loved and adored by all of the children as well as the adults that
get to know her. Grandma Vada became a volunteer after working as a receptionist in a doctor's office
and experienced the heartbreak of those who were unable to read the forms she would give them to fill
out. Vada works in a first grade classroom reading one on one with students providing an essential
listening ear for emerging readers. She is a consistent, positive influence in the lives of the students
helping to meet their emotional and academic needs. Mrs. Utter expressed her gratitude for both of
these wonderful ladies.
Dave Lent thanked Shirley and Vada for volunteering and giving back to the community then presented each one
with a certificate and gift card.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
R EPORTS JI N PUT/I N FORMATION
a. Student Reports
Idaho Falls High School — an email sent by Sierra Baker was read by Trina Caudle:
• As a school students made over 100 turkey boxes for needy families for Thanksgiving
• Students are getting settled into 2nd trimester
• Winter sports have begun
• This week is Christmas Week, the school is decorated and several activities are planned
for the week
• Girls Choice Christmas Dance will be held on Saturday, December 181"
• Multi -Cultural Week is planned for Jan 19-23rd and the "Souper" Bowl Competition will
begin after that
Sierra would like to arrange a time for Board members to visit the leadership class for a
question and answer session, Dave Lent will email Sierra to make arrangements and let
the others know
Mallory Murdoch, Skyline High School Student Body Rep., reported:
• The new trimester has started and everyone is getting used to their new schedules
• To improve school spirit on game day, the Booster Club has purchased t-shirts for all
staff and students. A spirit pep assembly was held last week for winter sports.
• The Senior Class is hosting a dance on Friday, December 171" after the game against
Bonneville High School
• Honor Society raised money for Coins for Shoes during the holidays
• The canned food drive will begin after Christmas Break
iii. Emerson High School - no report
b. Patron Input —
Mitsue Stanfield, Pomai Stanfield, Mrs. LiKaui Stanfield, Mr. Steven Stanfield, Andrea Chambers
and Suketu Gandhi provided input.
c. IFEA Report — No report
d. Education Foundation — Cami Smith reported:
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• 2010-11 Teacher Grants were awarded and a list of the ten recipients was provided
• The Ed Foundation wrote a grant to Payless Shoe Stores and received 70 vouchers for shoes to be
used for students within the district. Beth Ann David, District 91 Community Resource Worker,
will distribute the vouchers to those in need
• Ed Foundation attended the Annual Alternative Giving Fair held at the Community Outreach
Center and raised $465 for library books for the district
• Teton Toyota Truck Raffle update
• The Education Foundation flyer sent out in the city utility bills has brought in over $2000 during
the first two weeks
e. New Course Proposals —Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, presented three new course
proposals, Healthy Eating & Active Living, Show/Jazz Choir-Grizz Glee, and Introduction to Forensic
Science, for the 2011-2012 school year. The proposals will be placed on the agenda as action items for
January 11, 2011 business meeting.
f. Schedule Superintendent's Evaluation —The Board agreed to meet on Friday, January 7, 2011 to conduct
the annual superintendent's evaluation.
g. Superintendent's Report — Superintendent Boland gave a dashboard review of the new high school
schedule in regards to the year long courses.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes November 2 & 16, 2010
Payment of November 2010 Claims $2,036,374.14
Staff Actions:
New Hires:
Lindy Lent - Spectrum
Sunnyside Elementary
Kathy Johnson - .49 FTE, Resource Room
Erickson Elementary
Matching Funds:
A H Bush Elementary
Four wheeler w/plow $2,500.00
Dora Erickson Elementary
10 classroom projectors & carts $9,882.69
Taylorview Junior High
Projector $ 765.00
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Clair E Gale Junior High
Science lab tables $8,400.00
Total Matching Funds requested $21,547.96
Student Travel
Skyline and Idaho Falls High School Debate
June 13-22, 2011
National Forensics League Finals
Dallas, TX
PROPOSALS
a. School Calendar 2011-2012
Matt Hancock, SHS Assistant Principal and D91 Calendar Committee Chairperson, reviewed three
calendar proposals prepared by the committee. The committee also conducted an electronic survey
to get employee feedback regarding the different options. Mr. Hancock stated from an instructional
standpoint the committee would recommend Draft 2 for the 2011-2012 school year.
The 2011-2012 calendar options will be available on the district webpage for patron review and
comment until the January 11, 2011 board meeting.
b. Second Reading of Policy 103.2 —Membership of Board of Trustees
Correction made - 4 year trustee term
c. Second Reading of Policy 603.5.1— Correspondence/Virtual/Online Courses
No changes
d. Second Reading of Policy 603.5.2 — Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA)
Addition made - language was included to allow students the opportunity to petition the Board for
district paid tuition.
e. Second Reading of Policy 603.5.4 —High School Credits Earned at the Middle Level
No changes
f. Second Reading of Policy 603.5.5 — Alternative Credit Option
No changes
g. Second Reading of Policy 1006.2 —Statement of Policy for Threats or Use
No changes
The above items will be placed on the January 11, 2011 board meeting agenda as action items for a third
and final reading.
ACTION ITEMS
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a. Ratify telephone poll results for October 2010 Payment of Claims
Jerry Wixom moved to ratify the telephone poll results for the October 2010 Payment of claims.
Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Supplemental Levy Resolution
Jerry Wixom moved to approve the Resolution Calling for A Supplemental Levy Election to be held on
March 8, 2011 in the amount of 6.8 million dollars each year for two years as stipulated in the Resolution.
Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Consolidation Feasibility Study Resolution
Deidre Warden moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Education
Northwest, with District 93 as an active member, to perform a district consolidation feasibility study.
Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Student 2010-11E
Ernest Jensen moved to expel Student 2010-11E, with conditions as specified by the Superintendent or
Designee, and the said student may apply for readmission at the January 11, 2011 board meeting.
Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
e. Student 2010-11F
Ernest Jensen moved to expel Student 2010-11F, with conditions as specified by the Superintendent or
Designee, and the said student may apply for readmission at the January 11, 2011 board meeting.
Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Deidre Warden moved to enter Executive Session in regards to [I. C. §67-2345 (1) (b), Personnel]
Ernest Jensen seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Dave Lent —yes
Ernest Jensen — yes
Jerry Wixom — yes
Deidre Warden — yes
Jerry Wixom moved to return to Open Session. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn. Jerry Wixom seconded. Meeting adjourned.
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