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$ 7,000.00 computers—Sunnyside Elementary
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2006
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Jerry Wixom, Chairman George Boland, Superintendent
Ernest Jensen Craig Ashton, Director of Curriculum
Tracie Miller Karla LaOrange, Director of Personnel
Mary Ann Smith Guy Wangsgard, Director of Business
David Lent Caroline Meagher, Recording Secretary
Chairman Jerry Wixom called the board meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Justin Kirby of Linden Park Elementary.
Principal Trina Caudle of Skyline High School introduced Martin McCarty as the Emissary of
Excellence. Martin is the head custodian at Skyline High School. Martin works diligently and is
always eager to help. Jerry Wixom presented Martin with the Emissary of Excellence plaque
and thanked him for his hard work.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Tracie Miller moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jerry Wixom asked if there were any changes to the consent agenda as written. Mary Ann Smith
Motioned to accept the consent agenda as written and David Lent seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Board Meeting minutes: of October 10, 2006 and October 24, 2006.
Payment of Claims in the amount of $ 2,715,744.70.
Matching Funds of:
Westside Elementary—Playground equipment $ 7,500.00
Theresa Bunker Elementary—Playground equipment $ 6,124.67
Temple View Elementary—Student Computer lab $ 6,130.21
Skyline High School—Volleyball Standards set $ 250.00
Edgemont Gardens Elementary—Permanent mounts for Projectors $ 2,425.00
Total amount of Matching Funds $22,429.88
Staff Actions—None
Student Travel:
Clair E Gale Junior High School Boise, ID
Skyline High School Pleasant View, UT
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REPORTS
Student Reports: None
Patron Input: None
IFEA Report: Jan Lang, IFEA President expressed her sorrow with the recent defeat of
Proposition 1. She is concerned that many veteran teachers are thinking of leaving the
state; and many new teachers are not planning to stay in Idaho due to the low teacher
salaries. It will be a challenge for the administration to hire qualified people.
Education Foundation: Brian Arave, Director of the Education Foundation reported that
two weeks ago the Education Foundation hosted a Parent Organization Forum. There
were over 12 local businesses present. This was an opportunity for the Teacher
Representatives and the Parent Representatives to meet and interact. They handed out
resource Binders for Representatives.
Spotlight School: Skyline High School is the spotlight school for November. Royce
Murdoch, Vice Principal of Skyline High School and Austin Robertson, ELL teacher and
Character Education grant facilitator presented the status of the Character Education
program at Skyline High School. They received a three year grant for this program that
will conclude December 1, 2006. The Character Education program has awarded Athlete
of Character awards and Student of Character awards as part of their goal.
Financial Update: Guy Wangsgard distributed a handout of possible budget goals. The
model he used projected several scenarios through the next three years. If we continue
operating in the current model with no major changes in variables, we will face a $1.8
million dollar deficit by 2009. It is anticipated that there will be a distribution of a Blue
Cross Rebate received by the school district to employees.
PROPOSALS:
Board Policy 603.2 Alternative Credit Options
was presented in a second reading. There are
no changes or comments. This item will be an action item in December.
School Calendar 2008-2009
. Calendar “C” on page 27, Long Christmas and Spring in the board
packets is the recommended calendar option. There are no comments or changes. This item will
be an action item in December.
ACTION ITEMS:
Accept 2006-2007 ICTL Technology Grant Application
. Camille Wood, Supervisor of
Technology Services requested the board to accept her request for this grant application. This
grant will bring in approximately $272,000.00 for technology. The schools submit inventories
and the technology money is awarded to each school based on need. Ernest Jensen Motioned to
accept the grant application and Tracie Miller seconded. Motion passed.
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Accept the FY06 Fiscal Audit
. Tracie Miller moved to accept the FY06 Fiscal Audit performed
by Gallusha, Higgins and Gallusha. Ernest Jensen seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Reschedule the February 13 Business Meeting
. Due to the Idaho State Board Association’s
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“Day on the Hill” in Boise Idaho on February 12 and 13 Ernest Jensen requested that we
reschedule the board meeting scheduled for the evening of February 13, 2007. David Lent moved
to change the date of the business meeting to February 6, 2007, Tracie Miller seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ernest Jensen moved to go into Executive Session and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Tracie Miller moved to return to Open Session and Mary Ann Smith seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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Mary Ann Smith motioned to accept the resignation of . David Lent
seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Ernest Jensen motioned to adjourn, Tracie Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed.