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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
January 26, 1999
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
"Goad News" School Program
The program started with the Bush Bronco Singers. Bush School offers programs and activities
that involve students and their families in the educational process. The Board of Trustees
honored two volunteers: Janet Hart aiid Patty Stoner. Both ladies devote countless hours to the
students and staff at Bush.
National Board Certified Teachers: Marilyn Reilly spoke on behalf of the five teachers who
have achieved the distinction of receiving National Board Certification. The process involved
200-300 hours to meet the requirements. Sixteen teachers received this certification statewide.
The five (5) District #91 teachers are:
Mike Bryan - C. E. Gale English & ESL
Todd Brown -- Edgernont St" Grade
Zoe Jorgensen --Bush Spectrum 4-b
Marilyn Reilly -Fox Hollow Spectrum 4-6
Annmarie Ward -Eagle Rock Science & German
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sue Fineman to adopt the agenda with no
changes. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Sue Fineman and seconded by Sharon parry to approve
the minutes of the meeting held January 12, 1999 as written. Motion passed.
Staffing Report: Superintendent Manning requested approval for the following administrative
changes effective July 1, 1999:
Dick Clute Supervisor of Federal Programs
Desi Laughlin Supervisor of Special Education
Randy Hurley: Assistant Principal at Idaho Falls High School.
1999-2000 School Year
Principal at Idaho Falls High School District #91
2000-2001 School Year
Marjean McConnell Principal Clair E. Gale Junior High School
1999-2000 School Year
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Staffing Report --- contd.
Cody Claver Assigned halftime for the 1999-2000 school year to
facilitate the organization and implementation of the
ProfessionaUTechnical high school. This is a one year
assignment.
Retirements: Maureen McFadden, Principal at Erickson Elementary
Jerry Shively, Music Coordinator
It was moved by Ernest Jensen and seconded by Sue Fineman to accept the administrative
changes as presented. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Public Input:
Wendy Johnson asked the Board to keep the credit requirements for Physical Education.
. She noted the importance of the total curriculum offerings for students, which includes Physical
Education, fitness and health. The Physical Education Departnr~ent supports two (2) credits of
P.E. as well as increasing the number of teachers far elementary P.E. The P. E. Dept. will
continue to improve and adapt these programs.
George King expressed support for the two (2) credit requirement for Physical Education in
addition to the academic curriculum offered by District #91.
Student Representatives:
Skyline Representative Laura Cheney reported that Skyline student council members assisted.
with the Technology Conference on January 18 by directing people to the various sessions. She
also reported on sports and other activities. Board members and others were presented with a
belated Christmas gift. Laura was counting an a December meeting to make the presentation.
Westview Representatives Laura Fellows and James Moreno expressed appreciation to the
Trustees and the staff at Westview High School for helping them achieve an education and make
plans for the future.
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INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Policies -Second Reading: The Charter School policy and the revisions to Policy 612.4: Public
Complaints about Instructional Materials were reviewed in a second reading with no additional
changes.
The Trustees discussed the revised Graduation Requirements in a third reading. Sue Fineman
and Sharon Parry reported on a meeting they attended to discuss the P.E. credits with 17istrict
Physical Education teachers. The recommendation from the P.E. teachers was to keep the two
credits with one credit required and an option to test out of the P.E. `A' requirement bypassing
the Presidential Fitness Award with a minimum score of 80%. Participation in community sport
activities could be applied to the P.E. requirement with the proper verification. It was the
general feeling of the Board that the number of credits required for graduation be maintained at
47. It was also felt that increasing requirements to 49 credits was not unreasonable, however,
some students will still find ways to take a trimester off without losing credits and some students
will go through the system without learning the basic skills. If requirements are increased to 49
credits, perhaps fewer students will be lost in the process.
The Board requested that the Administration review the graduation requirements and prepare a
recommendation for maintaining 47 credits with a plan to incorporate additional technology and
career preparation classes.
The final recommendation of the Board was to return the policy to committee for further review
and discussion. The Curriculum Committee would be asked to consider options that include two
(2) PE credits (with one (1) credit required). The one (1) credit could be waived if course
requirements were met. Require a portfolio for meeting the Career Preparation credit. Require
two (2) credits of Technology that would provide basic skills with opportunities to present
portfolios and proceed to more advanced classes. The Technology classes could be covered in a
two-trimester time frame.
Superintendent Manning informed the Trustees that some changes could be made to build in
requirements without creating formal classes and 47 credits could be retained. However, the
process should be helpful to students and not harmful. He also noted that the implementation of
a professionaUtechnical high school and the project-based integrated school would provide a
solution for meeting the needs of students in a more efficient manner.
The policy will be brought forward at the second meeting in February for another reading.
School Calendar 1999-2000: Dr. Joel LaPray presented the proposed school calendar for the
1999-2000 school year. Tt was moved by Sharon Parry and seconded by Ernest Jensen to accept
the calendar as presented. Motion passed.
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Long term Planning Committee Report: Committee Chairman Gary Mazshall introduced
members of the Committee and presented the objectives and recommendations to the Board of
Trustees. The Committee expressed appreciation to the Trustees far being able to work on this
plan on behalf of the District and the community.
Recommendations included the addition of a new elementary school on the south side with
suggested time lines for construction. Funding the construction could be achieved by using 1.S
million from existing resources and a supplemental levy election to finance the balance of
construction costs. Boundaries would not be redrawn until construction was completed in order
to create along-term permanency for each elementary school. Other recommendations included
a site for relocation of the central office to accommodate transportation, bus parking, and
maintenance operations. On the long term, recommendations included west side and north side
elementary school sites; an increase in the SPFF levy in 2002; major upgrades and remodeling
projects based on priority, and a new high school and realignment of grade configurations.
A suggestion was made to reconvene the committee once a year to review and update the
recommendations for the Board of Trustees. The Trustees thanked the Committee for their work
and time committed to the report and commended their efforts on behalf of the District and
community. The report will be given careful review.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Jerry Wixom and seconded by Sue Fineman to adjourn the meeting. Time:
9:55 P.M. Motion passed.
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