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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM
6:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION
PERSONNEL, SECTION S67-2345 (B)(F), IDAHO CODE
February 10, 2009
The Meeting was called to order 7:12 PM
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Mary Ann Smith, Board Chair George Boland, Superintendent
David Lent, Vice Chair Dr. Gail Rochelle, Director Secondary
Ernest Jensen, Treasurer Karla LaOrange, Director Elementary
Jerry Wixom Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
Deidre Warden Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Board Chair Mary Ann Smith called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gail Rochelle.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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a.Superintendent George Boland introduced Vicki Curran, crossing guard at the intersection of 17 and South
Boulevard. Vicki has been the crossing guard in that location for 14 years. Vicki is a highly dedicated
employee who is very deserving of the Emissary of Excellence recognition. Vicki received a plaque of
appreciation from the Board of Trustees.
b.Karla LaOrange, Director of Elementary Education introduced Fire Fighter Jeff Parsons as the recipient of the
Volunteer Recognition. Jeff Initiated, organized and manages an elementary reading program called “Blazing
a Trail For Literacy.” Many fire fighters have volunteered a lot of their time to go into schools and encourage
kids to read. The program teaches fire safety, encourages reading with incentives, and consists of a contest
for a ride to school in a fire truck. The Board of Trustees presented a Jeff with a plaque of appreciation for his
efforts.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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David Lent motioned to adopt the agenda as written. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
REPORTS
a.STUDENT REPORTS:
i.Jace Herrmann for Skyline High School:
Skyline has been hosting Basketball intramural playoffs between students and
teachers.
Skyline won both basketball games against Idaho Falls High School.
An “After Hours” party has been scheduled after the basketball games. There will
be a dance, and many games.
Four-on-four soccer will begin in the gymnasium during lunch time.
The “Sweetheart Dance” is this Saturday.
Student Body elections are coming up soon.
ii.Eric Hilliam from Idaho Falls High School reported:
Multicultural week was very successful. Many vendors were on campus during
lunch. Laderek Horne provided a very motivational speech.
The girls basketball season is over.
Baseball is starting soon.
“Gender Wars” is starting up over lunchtime with a variety of contests between
the students.
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The talent show will be held next Wednesday night, 2/18 at 7 PM at the Civic
Auditorium. Eric invited the Board of Trustees to attend.
a.Patron Input: There was no patron input.
b.IFEA Report: Nancy Caldwell, president of the IFEA thanked MaryAnn Smith and George Boland for
attending the representative council meeting the first week in February. With the upcoming budget issues it
is important to communicate with this group. Hopefully this group can be used to help facilitate
negotiations.
-A board member asked Nancy if the teachers have the understanding that the board supports them. Do
they know that the classroom is the first priority of the district and the board of trustees?
-She responded that new teachers are fearful. People are focusing on what they may lose and how this
budget shortfall may affect them. It is good that the board restates publicly where their priorities lie, as
well as when teachers see the actions to back up the claims.
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c.Education Foundation Report: Daryl Snyder, President of the Education Foundation reported. Daryl
recapped some of the activity of the Foundation:
i.Schools can view their Foundation balances on Skyward as of November.
ii.The Foundation posted a letter in the Post Register on Sunday asking patrons to invest in
education.
iii.Tax notification letters went out.
iv.The financial committee met and reported that investments did better than many
anticipated in the current market.
v.The Foundation has received over $50,000 in donations for the Mayor’s Scholarship Fund.
The event is scheduled for April 22.
vi.Westside Elementary hosted “Einstein Day” with the INL.
vii.Through the United Way the district received in-kind donations of office supplies from the
closing Office Depot warehouse.
viii.Alumni Books have been printed for both high schools—they went out last week.
d.Superintendent’s Report:
George Boland introduced Trina Caudle, principal of Skyline High School to highlight the advanced
placement and able-learner class opportunities available at Skyline.
Trina distributed copies of the Skyline Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP), which has goals,
objectives and action items to increase the offerings of advanced classes. The CIP has helped to
guide this process with good clear goals that they could use and customize action items for their
specific needs at Skyline.
George Boland reported that Jim Shank, Director of Federal Programs, accepted an Innovative
Center award from Pearson at the Idaho Association of Bilingual and English as a Second Language
(ESL) Conference on behalf of School District #91 for their leadership in English Language Learner
(ELL) programs.
Dick Clute, former director of Federal Programs, started this program from grant money that he
used to purchase ELLis software and hardware. This program is recognized as a nationwide leader in
ELL programs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Jerry Wixom motioned to adopt the consent agenda as written.
Deidre Warden seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Items approved include:
a.Meeting Minutes January 13, 2009
January 20, 2009
January 23, 2009
January 27, 2009
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b.Payment of January 2009 Claims $ 2,622,689.47
c.Staff Actions
New Hire: Kathy Lancaster
Special Education
Idaho Falls High School
Emergency Hire: Natasha Hartley
Special Education
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the position of an Elementary Special
Education full-time teacher at Ethel Boyes Elementary School due to a late resignation.
d.Matching Funds
Skyline High School-
Media Center computer upgrade $ 551.47
Bush Elementary School-
13 classroom digital projectors, mounts, cables, etc $ 6,630.12
Total Matching Funds requested $ 7,181.59
e.Student Travel
Skyline High School
Cheerleaders – National Spirit Cheerleading Competition
Anaheim, CA.
March 26 – March 31.
16 girls – 2 female chaperones
f.ISAT Alternative Graduation Route
Skyline High School Students
ACTION ITEM
a.Board Policy changes – Open Enrollment 1003.4 & addition of Board Policy 1012.2 Athletic Eligibility
George Boland presented the third reading of the proposed changes to Board Policy 1003.4 – Open
Enrollment by deletion of item 1003.4.3C and the addition of Board Policy 1012.2 on Athletic Eligibility. This
policy has been available for patron review in the district office and it has been posted on the district
webpage. There has been only one comment with concern about the proposed changes. There has been a
lot of support for the proposed policy change.
Jerry Wixom motioned to adopt the changes to begin the fall of 2009 for Board Policy 1003.4 and the
addition of Board Policy 1012.2 . Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five Aye votes. Motion carried.
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b.Authorize Student Teacher/University Relation Contract
Superintendent George Boland presented the Student Teacher/University Relation contract to the Board of
Trustees for approval. This is a standard contract that has received yearly approval to extend our insurance
coverage to student teachers.
Ernest Jensen motioned to authorize the administration to facilitate the placement of university student
teachers and interns for the 2008-2009 contract with the understanding that the students, while serving as
student teachers and/or interns under the supervision of a certified teacher, shall be accorded the same
liability insurance coverage by the district as that accorded a certified teacher and shall comply with all rules
and regulations of the district while acting in the capacity of a student teacher and/or intern. Jerry Wixom
seconded the motion. Five aye votes – Motion carried.
c.Early Graduation Request – Student 2008-2009D
David Lent motioned to approve the early graduation request of Student 2008-2009D with stipulations. Jerry
Wixom seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
d.Student 2008-2009E
David Lent motioned that student 2008-2009E be expelled and enrolled in a Transition Classroom with
conditions stipulated. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
e.Student 2008-2009F
David Lent motioned to not expel student 2008-2009F for the current school year with stipulations. Ernest
Jensen seconded the motion. Five aye votes – motion carried.
Deidre Warden motioned to adjourn, Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting
adjourned at 8:10 PM.
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