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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - WORK SESSION
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM – 12:00 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
JANUARY 24, 2012
11:30 AM Executive Session
The Board met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345 (1) (b) Personnel.
Present from D91 Board of Trustees: Present from D91 Administration:
Dave Lent, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Lisa Burtenshaw, Vice Chair Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education
Jerry Wixom, Treasurer Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education
Deidre Warden, Clerk Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Larry Haws, Trustee Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement & School Improvement
Camille Wood, Director of Technology Services
Dana Wood, Director of Operations
Margaret Wimborne, Coordinator of Communications &
Community Engagement
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
Dave Lent, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:11 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret Wimborne.
ADOPT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom made a motion to amend the agenda to add an Executive Session, pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (b)
Personnel, as Item III. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried.
WORK SESSION
a.Board In-service
i.Chairman Lent shared a leadership thought regarding vision, culture, improving the quality of instruction in
the classroom and implementing technology that enhances education. A discussion was held.
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ii.Committee Reports
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Deidre Warden, as a liaison for the new Magnet High School, asked about extending the January 31
application deadline for students. Parents and students have expressed concern that there is too much
pressure to make the decision to apply for the Magnet school without knowing the staff or course offerings
first. Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, explained that extending the deadline would hold up the
entire secondary restructure and recommended leaving the application deadline as January 31, 2012.
Lisa Burtenshaw reported the curriculum committee met on December 2, 2011 to review and discuss the
senior project proposal which will be presented later in the meeting today.
Chairman Lent also discussed a rotation for reviewing the Board Policy. Board members agreed that a three
year rotation would work best. Chairman Lent asked Superintendent Boland to help prioritize a schedule for
reviewing the policy manual over the next three years.
b.Bond Discussion
Superintendent Boland introduced Eric Heringer, Financial Advisor Seattle Northwest Securities, who provided
handouts reviewing the numbers and timeline for the 53 million dollar bond proposal. A discussion was held.
Jerry Wixom made a motion to amend the agenda moving Item II. Action Item, Bond Resolution, forward to
accommodate Mr. Heringer schedule. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Larry Haws seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM
a.Bond Resolution
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adopt:
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91, BONNEVILLE
COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $53,000,000
NEGOTIABLE BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO,
AND IN PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY SUCH
BONDS.
Deidre Warden seconded. A discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
A bond election will be set for Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
WORK SESSION
c.Senior Project Proposal Presentation and Discussion
Todd Brown, District 91 Curriculum Coordinator, explained that in 2007 state legislature increased graduation
requirements for all students starting with the Class of 2013. Included in the requirements is a senior project that must
be completed prior to the finish of the student’s senior year. Todd shared a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the
proposed project put together by the Senior Project Committee which he chaired. Todd stated that a minority of the
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teaching staff would like to encourage the Board to continue the current senior thesis requirement in addition to the
senior project required by the state. A discussion was held. This item is slated to be an action item at the February 7,
2012 meeting agenda.
d.Secondary Schools Bell Schedules Presentation & Discussion
Trina Caudle, Director of Secondary Education, introduced Randy Hurley, Idaho Falls High School Principal, Aaron
Jarnigan, Idaho Falls High School Assistant Principal and Scott Miller, Skyline High School Principal, to present the
proposed high school bell schedule. The high school principals’ would like to implement academic advisory time for all
high school students to meet with an advisor at least twice a week for a thirty minute class period. The advisory time
can be extremely helpful for students that need extra help to get their grades up and also for students that are working
to excel academically. A discussion was held. The proposed bell schedule will be reviewed and discussed further at the
February 7, 2012 meeting.
Trina Caudle also provided a handout reviewing the proposed middle school bell schedule. Trina will give a detailed
presentation of the schedule at the February 7, 2012 board meeting.
Lisa Burtenshaw moved to adjourn to Executive Session. Jerry Wixom seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Dave Lent – yes
Jerry Wixom – yes
Deidre Warden – yes
Lisa Burtenshaw – yes
Larry Haws – yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2343 (1) (b) Personnel.
Jerry Wixom made a motion to return to Open Session. Deidre Warden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Wixom move to adjourn. Lisa Burtenshaw seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
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