HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_01_30 Board MinutesBOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Business Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2001
Executive Session: The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session at 7:00 P.M. to
review Personnel items, 5.57-2345(b), IDAHO CODE
Taylorview Junior High School Goad News School Program
Principal Mike Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance
The program focused on the benefits of the middle school philosophy and included
information presented by students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Mr. Marshall introduced the Volunteer of the Month, Kristin O'Keefe Klatt and
commended her for the assistance she gives to students, staff and the school. The Board
of Trustees presented Mrs. Klatt with a plaque and expressed appreciation for her
volunteer services.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
The Board of Trustees recognized three teachers: Miles Carroll, Richard Hancock and
Jane Winston for their achievement of the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards Certification. This achievement represents the highest commendation of
excellence in the teaching profession. Each teacher was presented with a plaque in
recognition of this achievement. Superintendent Manning noted that District 91 is a
leader in the number of National Board Certified staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Jerry Wixom to approve the Consent
agenda which included the Board minutes of January 9 and 22 and staff actions. Motion
passed.
REPORTS
Stan Boyle: Idaho Falls High School teacher Stan Boyle addressed his concerns with the
current Attendance policy. He noted that students do not feel an obligation to attend class
and this has resulted in a 10% absence rate during the first 33 days of the second
trimester. l 5% of his students have missed 7 or more days of class.
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Reports - contd.
Student Representative Reports: Matt Stevens of Idaho Falls High School and Mark
Cheney of Skyline reported on school activities and sports. Two students from Westview
High School expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to attend Westview. They
both felt that the experience had enabled them to achieve their goals.
IFEA President Mary Farner: Mrs. Farner commented on the National Board
Certification program and noted that a national independent study had reported that
NBPT certified teachers out-performed non-national board teachers on ten of thirteen
measures of teaching expertise.
Lynn MacAusland: Skyline teacher Lynn MacAusland reported on the impact of the
current attendance policy on high school teachers. She is experiencing an average of 9
absences per day. She asked that the Board of Trustees and Administration work
together with teachers to change the policy and increase attendance.
Unity Model Update: Supervisor of Curriculum Craig Ashton reported that District #91
would continue to receive funding from the Albertson Foundation as a high. performance
district. District 91 has set an example for other districts and our achievement pattern
continues to increase.
Attendance Policy Report: Superintendent Manning reported that absences have
increased under the new policy. He noted that the workload for teachers because of
make-up assignments has increased significantly. Many students are taking advantage of
the policy. The number of students that have been absent 10 days or more has tripled
over the past semester when compared with the same semester a year ago.
Mr. Manning cautioned against making a `knee jerk' change to the policy at this time and
recommended that the Board follow the policy adoption procedure that is in place. An
Ad Hoc committee should be named to participate with the Joint Study committee that is
already in place. This combined committee should be expanded to include students and
parents and should tie back to the Curriculum Committee of the Board.
This Committee must complete its work bymid-March. This timeline will allow the
Board to hold three readings of a new policy which would be implemented at the
beginning of the 2001-02 school year.
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January 30, 2001
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Policy Revision: Graduation Policv 603-0 - 2"d Reading: Suggested changes from the
first reading have been included in the policy. The TAPS score is required and will be
added to the policy language. The amended policy will be sent to the Trustees this
Friday. A third reading will be placed on the February 13 Board meeting agenda.
Speech is an elective at the 9`h grade level.
Supplemental Lew: Budget Committee Chairman Ernest Jensen reported that the
Committee has acknowledged that the Supplemental Levy must be renewed this year.
The levy will be placed on the February 13 Board agenda as a discussion item and on the
February 27 Board agenda as an action item. The earliest date that the election could be
held is March 13.
ACTION ITEMS
Ratification of IFHS Wrestlers Travel Re nest: It was moved by Alan Reed and
seconded by Jerry Wixom to ratify the approval given previously by the Board of
Trustees regarding this request. Motion passed.
Matching Fund Requests: It was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Jerry
Wixom to approve the fallowing requests for matching funds: Motion passed.
C. E. Gale JHS: $6$5 for atomic clocks for the classrooms.
Taylorview JHS: $1,121 for choir robes.
Total amount of matching funds awarded as of this date: $9,578.52
Renewal of Su erintendent's Contract: It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded
by Jerry Wixom to continue the Superintendent's contract and increase his salary to
$99,000 effective January 1, 2001. Mr. Jensen noted that the Superintendent is on a
January-to-January salary cycle and that the Board of Trustees must conduct an
evaluation by January 31 each year. Motion passed.
AD.IOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Ernest Jensen to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 9:28 P.M. Motion passed.