HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_05_08 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.91
May 8, 2001 - 12:00 NOON
Board Meeting Minutes
Executive Session: Personnel, 567-2345(b), IDAHO CODE
The Board met in Executive Session to review a personnel item according to Idaho Code.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda as amended.
Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Daug Poole, Educational Coordinator, was honored by the Board of Trustees and the
Administration as the Emissary of Excellence for May.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to approve the Consent Agenda
which included the following items: Board Minutes ofApril 24, 2001, Payment of Claims for
April and staff action items. Motion passed.
PATRON INPUT
Julie Zohner requested that the current attendance policy be kept in place,
Marivene Zohner informed the Board of Trustees that the current attendance works for her
family and asked that it not be changed.
IFEA Report
Katy Denny, IFEA Vice President, reviewed the Attendance Committee's recommendation for
the revised Attendance Policy and presented it to the Trustees for their review and action.
District Equipment Policy - 310.2 -- lst Reading: This policy will allow certified staff to take
lap top computers home when school is not in session. The new policy includes statements of
responsibility and liability. This policy will be presented to the Board of Trustees on May 15 for
a 2nd reading and on May 22 fora 3rd reading and action.
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May 8, 2001
Attendance Policy -1002.0 - ls` Reading: Superintendent Manning commended this
committee for their efforts in developing a revised attendance policy. The revised policy was
discussed with some questions and suggestions for language changes. The suggestions included
a recommended time frame for make-up work and clarification of language regarding students
who leave school because of illness during the school day. The suggestions will be reviewed and
the policy will be presented for a second reading on May 22, 2001.
Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Manning informed the Board that he has requested
that secondary principals review options regarding weighted grades and the class ranking system.
A report will be prepared for the Board's review.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
High School Boundaries: Some clarification is still needed regarding the proposed high school
boundary changes. A public meeting will be held on May 22, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. prior to the
regular Board meeting. This issue will be included on the agenda for the May 22 Board meeting
as an action item.
School Calendar 2002-03: Joel LaPray, Chairperson of the Calendar Committee, presented
Option #1 for review. The recommended calendar will be presented again at the second Board
meeting in September.
ACTION ITEMS
Personnel Action; Employee `A':
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sharon Parry to place Teacher `A' on probation
for the 2001-02 school year as recommended. Motion passed as follows:
Ernest Jensen voted in favor of the motion.
Sharon Parry voted in favor of the motion.
Alan Reed voted in favor of the motion.
Jerry Wixom voted in favor of the motion.
Member Robert Collette abstained.
Bond Certificate of Eligibility: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen
to approve the letter to the Idaho State Treasurer, as drawn, requesting a certificate of eligibility
to the Board for the calendar year 2001 pursuant to the requirements of the Idaho School Bond
Guaranty Act. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sharon Parry to adjourn the meeting. Time:
1:27 P.M. Motion passed.
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