HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_01_11 Board MinutesJanuary 11, 2011
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Ernest Jensen moved that the Board, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345, convene in Executive Session to consider
personnel matters [Idaho Code, §67-2345(1) (b)] regarding Student 2010-11E. Jerry Wixom seconded and a roll call
vote was taken:
Dave Lent, Chair —yes
Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair — yes
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer — yes
Deidre Warden, Clerk — yes
Lisa Burtenshaw, Member —yes
Jerry Wixom moved to return to Open Session. Deidre Warden seconded. Executive Session adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the regular business meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Deidre Warden, Clerk Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Lisa Burtenshaw Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialist
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andrea Chambers.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Volunteers of the Month
Vince Howard and Shelly Smede, Eagle Rock Junior High School Principals, introduced Pat Wright as the
Volunteer of the Month. Dave Lent thanked Pat for her dedication and hard work then presented her with a
certificate and token of appreciation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA`
Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REPORTS/ IN PUT/I N FORMATION
a. Student Reports
Mallory Murdoch, Skyline High School Student Body Rep., reported:
Student leaders are planning to attend the Student Leadership Conference in February
The "Souper" Bowl canned food drive begins on January 121". This is the annual
competition between SHS and IFHS to see which student body can gather the most canned
items for the local food bank.
ii. Sierra Baker, Idaho Falls High School, reported:
• Christmas week and the Girls Choice Dance went well in December
• January 10-17 is Friendship Week
• The canned food drive runs January 12-26; the student body hopes to collect 35,000 cans
this year for the food bank.
• January 18-21 is Multicultural Week with an assembly scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 181"
which will feature two guest speakers.
• Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, January 241"
iii. Emerson High School - no report
b. Patron Input —
Nancy Lasky and Suketu Gandhi provided input.
c. IFEA Report — Michelle Sakota reported:
• The IFEA is anxiously waiting to see what comes out of this legislative session. Hotline News is
available on the webpage providing daily updates for educators; February 16th is the scheduled
lobby day for educators.
Education Foundation —Terri Frickey reported:
• To date approximately $17,300 has been raised through ticket sales for the Teton Toyota Truck
Raffle, Skyline clubs and organizations are ahead in the competition for the most tickets sold. Cami
Smith is scheduled to meet with club presidents at IFHS to see what she can do to help them get
more involved.
• The Foundation recently received a $1000 grant; $500 will be used for dual credits and the
remaining $500 will be added to the general fund.
• Fred Meyer's Food Store presented the Foundation with close to $1200 that was raised during their
coin collection campaign; the money will be used to help the district music program.
• The Mayor's Scholarship Banquet will be held in April. The selection committee will meet in
February and hopes to be able to increase the number of recipients from 12 to 20 this year.
e. 2010 Nutrition Policy Audit Report —Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Trina Caudle provided an overview of the 2010 Nutrition Audit Report and reviewed some suggestions
made by the committee to help align the policy to meet standard guidelines.
Superintendent's Report —
Superintendent Boland provided information regarding the proposed elementary boundary changes involving
Ethel Boyes Fox Hollow and Westside Elementary schools on the west side of town. The changes are being
looked at to help balance enrollment, eliminate or reduce the need for overflows and help to eliminate
islands creating a more contiguous area on the west side. The Administration has met several times with a
committee, made up of building administrators and patrons from each of the schools involved, to help put
some viable options together. Superintendent Boland introduced Dan Sleight and Joan Webb, members of
that committee, to speak on behalf of the majority and minority consensus of the group.
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After some discussion, Superintendent Boland stated the committee will meet again to put together their
recommendations and then a public hearing will be held to present the proposed recommendations. Karla
LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education, indicated it would be helpful to have a decision, regarding
boundary changes, no later than March 1" to be able to have things ready for elementary registration that
takes place in March.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Deidre Warden moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes December 14, 2010
Payment of November 2010 Claims $1,667,873.48
Staff Actions:
New Hires:
Sarah Drollinger, RN
Idaho Falls High School
ISAT Alternate Graduation Route:
Skyline High School request for seniors who did not pass
the ISAT graduation requirements.
Student Travel:
Idaho Falls High School Publications
J.E.A. National Conference
April 12-17, 2011
Anaheim, CA
ACTION ITEMS:'
a. School Calendar 2011-2012
The three calendars options presented by the calendar committee have been available for
patron review and input on the district webpage. Comments received to date were provided
for board members in the board packet. Dave Lent called for a discussion. Lisa Burtenshaw
shared that she had received several comments from parents and staff asking to include
Monday, January 2, 2012 as a holiday. January 2, 2012 will be observed as a federal holiday
so it makes sense to look at that. Lisa also shared that parents have asked for a mid -week
start for the first week of school. Superintendent Boland explained that the board could
table the decision and allow the committee time to work out new drafts that included the
suggestions. Lisa Burtenshaw moved to table the 2011-2012 Calendar decision and move it
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to the January 25, 2011 work session agenda as an action item. Deidre Warden seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
b. Final Reading of Policy 103.2 — Membership of Board of Trustees
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 103.2 by the Board of Trustees. This policy has
been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No comments have been
received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 103.2 - Membership of the Board
of Trustees. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Final Reading of Policy 603.5.1— Correspondence/Virtual/Online Courses
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 603.5.1 by the Board of Trustees. This policy
has been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No comments have been
received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 603.5.1—
Correspondence/Virtual/Online Courses. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Final Reading of Policy 603.5.2 — Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA)
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 603.5.2 by the Board of Trustees. This policy
has been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No further comments have
been received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 603.5.2 — Idaho Digital
Learning Academy (IDLA.) Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
e. Final Reading of Policy 603.5.4 — High School Credits Earned at the Middle Level
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 603.5.4 by the Board of Trustees. This policy
has been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No comments have been
received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 603.5.4 — High School Credits
Earned at the Middle Level. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
f. Final Reading of Policy 603.5.5 —Alternative Credit Option
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 603.5.5 by the Board of Trustees. This policy
has been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No further comments have
been received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 603.5.5 — Alternative Credit
Option. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
g. Final Reading of Policy 1006.2 — Statement of Policy for Threats or Use
This is the third reading of the changes to Board Policy 1006.2 by the Board of Trustees. This policy
has been available for patron review and input on the district webpage. No comments have been
received. Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the changes to Board Policy 1006.2 — Statement of Policy for
Threats or Use. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
h. New Course Adoptions
i. Healthy Eating & Active Living
ii. Show/Jazz Choir —Grizz Glee
iii. Introduction to Forensic Science
Deidre Warden moved to approve the new course adoptions, Healthy Eating & Active Living,
Show/Jazz Choir —Grizz Glee and Introduction to Forensic Science as presented. Lisa Burtenshaw
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Lisa Burtenshaw moved to enter Executive Session in regards to [I. C. §67-2345 (1) (b), Personnel, Student]
Ernest Jensen seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Dave Lent —yes
Ernest Jensen — yes
Jerry Wixom — yes
Deidre Warden — yes
Lisa Burtenshaw —yes
Jerry Wixom moved to return to Open Session. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ernest Jensen moved to amend the agenda, in light of the issues that emerged from Executive Session, to include
the following Action Items:
i. Teacher 2010-11F
j. Student 2010-11E
Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Wixom moved to accept the resignation of Teacher 2010-11F as recommended by the administration. Deidre
Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to reinstate Student 2010-11E, in District 91, with stipulations recommended by the
administration. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn. Jerry Wixom seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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