HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_04_12 Board MinutesApril 12, 2011
7:00 pm
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business/Acting Sup.
Jerry Wixom, Vice Chair Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialist
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Deidre Warden, Clerk
Lisa Burtenshaw, Member
Excused - George Boland, Superintendent
Opening Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mallory Murdoch, SHS Representative.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom moved to amend the agenda to include Action Item d., Move Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Board Work Session
to Thursday, April 28, 2011 due to a conflict with the scheduled Post -Legislative Tour. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Student Reports
Mallory Murdoch, Skyline High School Student Body Rep., reported:
• 2011-12 Student Body Elections were held last week, Jessica Hansen was elected as
President for the upcoming school year. No candidates ran for Student Body Board
Representative but they hope to fill the position soon. Class elections will be held the last
week of April.
• The Annual Skyline Rummage Sale is scheduled on Friday and Saturday, April 151" & 161" in
the old gym with an all -area dance on Saturday after the sale.
• Mr. Skyline will be crowned on April 21" — this is the male interpretation of the Junior Miss
competition.
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"Run for Your Life Week" is scheduled May 2nd — 6t" to help promote health and fitness.
The Skyline Talent Show is scheduled for May 10t" & 11t"
Sierra Baker, Idaho Falls High School, reported:
• Student Body and Class Elections were held prior to Spring Break in March; Johnny Hatch
was elected as Student Body President for 2011-12. Sierra introduced Lexie Polson as the
new Student Body School Board Rep. for 2011-12.
• A Cancer Benefit Dance was held last week for area high school students
• The IFHS Talent Show is tonight at the Civic Auditorium
• IFHS, Skyline, Bonneville and Hillcrest are working together to co -host the Rockin' for Relief
Dance on Friday, April 15t" to help raise money for the Sister Cities in Japan.
• Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, April 18t" from 4:45 — 7:00 p.m.
• April 28t" -30t" is the Annual IFHS Rummage Sale with the Rummage Romp Dance on Friday,
April 29t" in the evening.
Patron Input —
Mr. Suketu Gandhi spoke regarding patron input in board minutes.
IFEA Report — Michelle Sakota, President, reported:
• Michelle stated that she's leaving for Boise tomorrow night to attend the State Delegate Assembly.
She shared that her term as President of the Idaho Falls Education Association is winding down, she
is running for the resolutions position with the National Education Association. If elected, Michelle
would chair the Idaho Education Associations Resolutions Committee and would speak on behalf of
Idaho with the National Education Association.
• The IFEA Retirement Banquet will be held on May 19t" at the Shilo, with a 6:00 p.m. social hour and
dinner at 7:00. Michelle has turned a lot of the planning over to Lisa Scott this year.
• Michelle shared some thoughts about the new education reform and said as she thinks of the
children in our buildings it's a person that has gone the extra mile it's never been a computer. The
merit pay system isn't a motivation for teachers, it's the appreciation and knowing that people care
that is the motivator.
d. Education Foundation — Cami Smith reported:
The Education Foundation is now on Facebook. Cami asked everyone to log on to Idaho Falls
Education Foundation and press the like button.
The Teton Toyota Truck Raffle is nearing the end of ticket sales; the winning ticket will be drawn at
the Tiger/Grizz Track Meet on Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM. Cami shared that Mario Hernandez,
with Teton Toyota, is very pleased with the success of the project so far.
The Mayor's Scholarship Award Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 27t" at 6:30 p.m. at the
Shilo.
e. Superintendent's Report —
Guy Wangsgard, Acting Superintendent, introduced Heidi Crouch to give her presentation regarding summer
school and night school programs she oversees as principal at Emerson High School. Mrs. Crouch explained
that summer school will have a new look this year with the addition of an E-classroom. The E-classroom will
help reduce the student drop -out rate for those students not able to attend a regular school day. The district
will now have an open entry, open exit program available for students to work on credits. Mrs. Crouch stated
the E-classroom will be modeled after programs currently used in both Coeur d'Alene and Bonneville School
Districts. English, Algebra I & II and Government A & B will remain instructor led classes. Mrs. Crouch went
on to say that the plan is to pilot the program during summer school this year and eventually incorporate it in
the day program as well. Dave Lent asked Heidi to set a time for board members to visit the class when it is
up and running.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Ernest Jensen moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2011 Business Meeting
March 22, 2011 Work Session
Payment of Claims - March 2011
Staff Actions:
Retirements:
Patsy Watts, 41" Grade
Sunnyside Elementary
Janeen Barlow, 3rd Grade
Sunnyside Elementary
Debra Hogg, SLP
A. H. Bush Magnet School
Dew -Etta Moss, Social Studies
Clair E Gale Junior High
Patricia Kolbet, Horticulture
Professional Technical
Resignations:
Susan Bemis, Math
Skyline High School
Jennifer Parker, 51" Grade
Dora Erickson Elementary
Jonathan Huster, Science
Eagle Rock Junior High
Susan Bradley, English
Idaho Falls High School
$2,091,082.86
LeNora Wyler, Early Childhood Spec. Ed.
Fox Hollow Elementary
Karen Bateman, 2nd Grade
Sunnyside Elementary
Edwin M. Phillips, Math
Clair E Gale Junior High
James Francis, Social Studies
Idaho Falls High School
Lindsey Bailey, 41" Grade
Fox Hollow Elementary
Emily Palmer, Speech Language Pathologist
Westside Elementary
Christine Harty, Science
Clair E Gale Junior High
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New Hires:
Chad Martin, Principal
Taylorview Junior High
David England, Principal
Theresa Bunker Elementary
Sheri Brinkerhoff, 4t" Grade
Sunnyside Elementary
Matching Funds
Linden Park Elementary
Flip Cameras and video cables
Westside Elementary
Laptop Computers and
Document Cameras
Eagle Rock Junior High
Document Camera
Taylorview Junior High
Computers, Projector,
Document Camera and Speakers
Total Matching Funds requested
Early Graduation Request
Student2010-2011K
PROPOSALS
Kathy Smith, Assistant Principal
Taylorview Junior High
Kimberlee Cook, Speech Language Pathologist
District -wide
Marie B Murdoch, Kindergarten .50 FTE
Temple View Elementary
$ 520.00
$15,000.00
$ 549.00
$ 3,496.01
$19,565.01
a. Emerson High School (Grades 9-12) Evening Program Changes
Heidi Crouch, Principal, proposed a change in the curriculum delivery for the night school program. Mrs.
Crouch shared with the board that incorporating the Pearson's Nova Net software will allow the program to
have an open entrance open exit policy allowing students to take advantage of more credit opportunities.
The curriculum is based on 80% mastery, not credit hours, which allows students' to work at their own pace
and should increase enrollment. The cost will be $25 for alternative high school credits, $75 for credit
recovery credits and $150 for student enrolling to get ahead for graduation credits.
A discussion was held. The proposal will be added to the May 101" agenda as an action item.
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ACTION ITEMS:'
a. Accept Canvassed Results, Provided by Bonneville County, for the March 8, 2011 Supplemental
Levy Election
Jerry Wixom moved to accept the canvassed results for the March 8, 2011 Supplemental Levy vote as
presented. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Award Bus Bid
Lisa Burtenshaw made the motion to award the bus bid to Western Mountain Bus Sales, with the low
bid, as recommended by the administration. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Extend Superintendent's Contract through June 30, 2014
Jerry Wixom moved to extend the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2014. Deidre Warden
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
d. Move Board Work Session from Tuesday, April 26, 2011 to Thursday, April 281h, 2011.
Ernest Jensen made the motion to move the April 261h board work session to Thursday, April 281h at
noon in the board room. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Deidre Warden moved to adjourn. Ernest Jensen seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
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