HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_02_08 Board MinutesFebruary 8, 2011
7:00 pm
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Karla, LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Deidre Warden, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialist
Lisa Burtenshaw Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Superintendent George Boland.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Emissary of Excellence
Dana Wood, Director of Operations, introduced Ferel McArthur, Maintenance Lead, as the Emissary of
Excellence this month. Dana thanked Ferrel for being a leader and a mentor for others in the district and for
his 28 years of outstanding service with the district. Dave Lent thanked Ferrel on behalf of the Board of
Trustees and presented him with a certificate and token of appreciation.
b. Volunteers of the Month
Mike Marshall, Edgemont Elementary Principal, introduced Susan Blossom as the Volunteer of the Month.
Dave Lent thanked Susan for her dedication and hard work then presented her with a certificate and token of
appreciation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA':
Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REPORTS/'INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Student Reports
Mallory Murdoch, Skyline High School Student Body Rep., reported:
Mallory was unable to attend tonight but sent an email sharing the events of the past month.
Sierra Baker, Idaho Falls High School, reported:
• Sierra thanked Dave Lent, Board Chair, for visiting the student leadership class for a
question and answer session
• The "Souper Bowl" was a great success with over 40,500 cans collected for the food bank
• The Senior Ball Dance is this Saturday, February 121" at the Shilo
• Choir students are selling Val-o-grams that will be delivered to the recipients on Valentine's
Day
• Student leaders are planning to attend the State Leadership Conference, Feb 24-26, in Boise
iii. Emerson High School - no report
b. Patron Input —
Dr. Terry Miller, Gordon Smith and Clay Dennert provided input.
c. IFEA Report — Mitzi Ellingson reported:
• Michelle Sakota and other IFEA members are in Boise today to testify before the Legislature
regarding the proposed plan for education reform. Mitzi stated that the main focus for the
Association right now is the proposed legislation which everyone is watching closely.
Education Foundation — Cami Smith reported:
• Tax letters were sent out on January 181" to anyone who contributed over $100.00 to the Education
Foundation during 2010
• $5,287.00 has been received to date in response to the Education Foundation flyer that was sent
out in the City of Idaho Falls utility bills last month
• The Mayor's Scholarship Awards Banquet will be held on April 271", all applications are due by Friday,
February 111"
e. Superintendent's Report —
Superintendent Boland reported he had just returned from the State Superintendents' and the Idaho
Educational Technology Annual Conference in Boise. He shared that Linda Brock, our Powerschool Support
Specialist among other things, received a state award for her outstanding contributions in tech support
statewide. Linda has done a lot to help tech support in other districts as they work through the new
longitude data system recently implemented. The Superintendent reported that the primary topics at the
conference were two bills that are a part of State Superintendent Luna's proposed "Students Come First"
education reform. Superintendent Boland also reviewed several legislation items currently being proposed.
He noted that he will continue to monitor their progress and pass the information to the board as needed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Items approved include:
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Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2011 Special Board Work Session
January 11, 2011 Business Meeting
January 25, 2011 Work Session
January 27, 2011 Special Board Meeting
Payment of January 2011 Claims $1,841,743.86
Matching Funds
Dora Erickson Elementary
Document Cameras $5,193.00
Linden Park Elementary
Smart Boards and Projectors $15,000.00
Temple View Elementary
Computers and Document Camera $15,237.93
Eagle Rock Junior High
Computers, cart & Library books $13,509.28
Idaho Falls High School
Document Camera $ 639.00
Skyline High School
Computer tables $ 3,000.00
Total Matching Funds requested $ 52,579.21
Staff Actions:
New Hires:
Benjamin Wells Jenni Borg
.5 FTE PE .40 FTE English
Clair E Gale Junior High Idaho Falls High School
Early Graduation:
Student 2010-2011 H
Student 2010-2011 1
ACTION ITEMS:'
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a. Approve elementary school boundary changes on the west side involving Ethel Boyes, Fox Hollow &
Westside
Superintendent Boland stated that a working committee was formed and first met in November to
put together and thoroughly evaluate options for elementary boundary changes on the west side.
The boundary changes are necessary to help balance enrollment between Ethel Boyes, Fox Hollow
and Westside, eliminate or reduce the need for overflows and eliminate islands and create more
contiguous areas. A Public Hearing meeting was held last Thursday, February 3, 2011 to present the
recommendation from the committee and to answer questions from patrons.
Deidre Warden moved to accept Option 1, moving the Village to Westside Elementary, as recommended by the
committee. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. A discussion was held and after a vote of four ayes and one nay the
motion passed.
Ernest Jensen moved to adjourn. Jerry Wixom seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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