HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_05_10 Board MinutesMay 10, 2011
7:00 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
Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Deidre Warden, Clerk
Margaret Wimborne, Communications Specialist
Lisa Burtenshaw, Member
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hannah Petersen, Skyline High School.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Emissary of Excellence
Haley Jones, Idaho Falls High School Assistant Principal, introduced Honore Storms as the Emissary of
Excellence this month. Honore began her teaching career with the District in 1989 and has been at IFHS since
2007 teaching history and advising and teaching the student leadership classes. Honore is admired, respected
and very much appreciated by her students and peers. Haley stated that Honore is a true asset not only to
the district but especially to the students and staff at IFHS.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dave Lent thanked Honore and presented her with a certificate and token
of appreciation.
b. Volunteer of the Month
Dona Applonie introduced Lori Johnson, a parent volunteer at Sunnyside Elementary, as the Volunteer of the
Month. Dona stated that Lori helps out everyday at Sunnyside, helping anyone with anything. Lori is a very
valuable person to the students and staff at Sunnyside.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dave Lent thanked Lori for her dedication to the students and staff at
Sunnyside Elementary.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA`
Deidre Warden moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Student Reports
Lexie Poison, Idaho Falls High School, reported:
• Student Leadership made over $4000. 00 from their Annual Rummage Sale and had a good
turnout for the Rummage Romp Dance afterwards.
• Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 31" at the Civic Auditorium.
• Band, Choir and Orchestra will all be having their end of the year concerts this month.
Mallory Murdoch, Skyline High School Student Body Rep., reported:
• Mallory introduced Hannah Petersen as the new Skyline Student Body Representative.
• The Rummage Sale and Rummage Romp went well. Mallory stated they didn't make $4000
but did make some money for the student leadership class.
• The Skyline Talent Show is tomorrow night, May 111", at Eagle Rock Junior High
• The Mr. Skyline Competition was held two weeks ago, it was a lot of fun.
• Baccalaureate will be held on May 22nd at the Civic Auditorium and graduation is
Wednesday, June 1", at the Civic.
Dave Lent commented that Payton Smith, the winner of the Mr. Skyline Competition, had painted a modern
painting of a grizzly bear on a 4 x4 canvas and it sold for $1300 at the SHS Booster Club Hall of Fame Banquet
Auction. Dave also thanked Mallory and Sierra for all they've done for the Board this past year.
Patron Input —
Lori Bergsma, Balanced Rock Insurance, commented on the property and liability insurance bid.
c. IFEA Report — Michelle Sakota, President, reported:
• Michelle stated this is her last report as IFEA President and she has truly enjoyed working with the
Administration and the Board. Michelle commented that she appreciates the relationship the IFEA
and the District has had over the past four years of being able to sit down and talk about the needs
of both parties and work out something that is positive for everyone.
• The IFEA/ District 91 Retirement Banquet will be held on May 191" at the Shilo.
• IFEA elections are underway; Mitzi Ellingson will serve as the new president.
• Michelle's last message to the Board would be to continue to spread the word of all the good work
that is being done in public education. Everyone working together is very valuable and to each
continue doing our part to stop the bad publicity that is so easy for many to believe. Public
education is very good and it is flexible.
Dave Lent thanked Michelle for being so wonderful to work with and for being a great asset to the district.
Education Foundation — Cami Smith reported:
• The final results of the Teton Toyota Truck Raffle were distributed with a grand total of $41,665.00
raised by clubs and organizations within the district. The winner of the truck, Toni Kenney,
purchased her ticket from her niece at Idaho Falls High School. Toni has two children attending
school in District 91 and she is a former Idaho Falls High School graduate herself. On behalf of the
Education Foundation, Superintendent Boland presented Mario Hernandez with a plaque thanking
him for the donation of the truck. Cami stated the sponsor was very pleased with the work that had
been done and the amount that was raised especially in this economy.
• A total of $57,500.00 in sponsorships, and a $2,500.00 in -kind donation, was raised this year for the
Mayor's Scholarships Fund.
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e. First Reading Board Policy & Administrative Procedures 504 — Rental Policy
Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business, reviewed the proposed changes to the rental policy. Guy stated the
biggest change would be in the proposed procedures being used and hopefully the changes will make it more
inviting for people to use the buildings. A discussion was held. The Board asked the administration to revise
some the language prior to the second reading scheduled on June 14, 2011.
f. First Reading Board Policy & Administrative Procedures 1002.1.1— Attendance, Homeless Students
Superintendent Boland stated this policy should be added to be in compliance with federal requirements, in
receipt of funding, for services currently being provided by the district. As part of the McKinney Vento Act, a
portion of the funds provided are required to be set aside in order to provide the services for homeless
students.
g. First Reading Board Policy 1004.3.1— Release of Directory Information
Superintend Boland reviewed that this policy is a compliance issue with respect to release of directory
information to the military and institutions of higher education. Email addresses would not be released, only
the telephone listing, and no information would be released if a waiver has been previously signed by the
parent.
h. Superintendent's Report —
Superintendent Boland gave kudos to Lisa Sherick, Director of Student Services, and all of the people that
work in the Special Education Department for a job well done. The district received notification, from the
State Department of Education, of 100% compliance with the state requirements as it relates to Discipline
Rates, Disproportionality of Race and Ethnicity in Special Education, Timely Initial Eligibility Determinations,
Early Childhood Transitions, Secondary Transition IEP's, Timely Corrections of Non-compliance Issues and
Timely and Accurate Data Submissions. The Superintend went on to say that Special Education is one of the
most highly regulated services that we provide, from a State and Federal standpoint, and he wanted to thank
all of them for the great job.
Superintendent Boland also reviewed that the District has been notified we'll need to rewrite the Alternative
Graduation Mechanism so that it aligns with the new CORE standards adopted by the State and passed by the
Legislature recently. The new plan is due to the State Board of Education by October 20, 2011.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Items approved include:
Meeting Minutes:
April 12, 2011 Business Meeting
April 22, 2011 Special Work Session
April 28, 2011 Work Session
Payment of Claims - April 2011 $1,693,427.16
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Staff Actions:
Retirements:
N. Jean Harrison Trudy Harris
Taylorview Junior High Temple View Elementary
Layne Dalley Nancy Leahy
Eagle Rock Junior High A H Bush Elementary
Resignations:
Sara Waite, 4th Grade Cheryl Stirling
Theresa Bunker Elementary Elementary PE
Jessica Rasmussen, French Ryan Rasmussen, Psych
Skyline High School Student Services
Jessica Stark, 3rd Grade
Hawthorne Elementary
New Hires:
Kaitlin Bolewicz Cameron Greminger
Speech Language Pathologist Science Teacher
To Be Determined Eagle Rock Junior High
Amyra Burnett Anthony Kazan
ECSE Teacher Special Education Teacher
Fox Hollow Elementary Taylorview Junior High
Melissa French Cortney Markham
Elementary Teacher Math Teacher
Hawthorne Elementary Skyline High School
Heidi Galbreth Brenda Sedgley
Math Teacher Elementary Teacher
Clair E Gale Junior High Dora Erickson Elementary
Matching Funds:
Matching Funds — May 2011
A H Bush Elementary $11,947.77
iPads, teacher workstations
Projector lamps
Hawthorne Elementary $ 1,958.03
Safety rails & wheels for risers
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Sunnyside Elementary $ 1,022.00
iPad cart and operating systems upgrades
Edgemont Elementary $ 4,485.00
Computers
Clair E Gale Junior High $ 2,824.09
Computers, document camera,
Projectors and AR upgrades
Idaho Falls High School $14,361.00
Computers, projectors, microscopes
Electronic balances
Total Matching Funds requested $36,597.89
Early Graduation Request:
Student2010-2011K
ACTION ITEMS:'
a. Award Bid for Eagle Rock Junior High HVAC Upgrades Contractor
A discussion was held regarding the proposed HVAC upgrades. Ernest Jensen then moved to accept
Option 2, the base bid plus drilling wells to replace the boiler/tower configuration, as recommended by
the Administration. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Award Bid for Theresa Bunker Asbestos Tile Abatement
A discussion was held regarding the asbestos removal. Deidre Warden then moved to accept the low bid
from Great Basin Service for the asbestos floor tile abatement at Theresa Bunker. Lisa Burtenshaw
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Approve Audit Engagement Letter
A discussion was held regarding the audit services provided by Galusha, Higgins & Galusha. Guy
Wangsgard, Director of Business, answered questions from the Board. Lisa Burtenshaw then moved to
approve the audit engagement letter with Galusha, Higgins & Galusha. Ernest Jensen seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
d. Approve Property and Liability Insurance Bid
Guy Wangsgard reviewed the bid process used this year to make sure the district is still receiving a
competitive rate for the property and liability insurance. Guy stated he learned a lot from the process
and his recommendation would be to continue with Moreton & Co. at this time. Jerry Wixom then
moved to approve the property and liability insurance bid from Moreton & Co. as recommended by the
administration. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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e. Approve Nova Net Night School Curriculum
A discussion was held regarding the proposed curriculum for the night school program. Deidre Warden
then moved to approve the use of Nova Net for the night school curriculum as recommended by the
administration. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
f. Teacher 2010-2011G
Lisa Burtenshaw made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, §67-2345 (1) (b) Personnel.
Ernest Jensen seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Dave Lent —yes
Jerry Wixom — yes
Ernest Jensen — yes
Deidre Warden — yes
Lisa Burtenshaw —yes
Deidre Warden made a motion to return to Open Session. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Ernest Jensen made a motion to follow the recommendations of the administration to place Teacher 2010-2011G
on probation. Jerry Wixom seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Jerry Wixom moved to adjourn. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM.
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