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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BUDGET HEARING & BUSINESS MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM -- 6:30 P.M.
690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lisa Burtenshaw, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Deidre Warden, Vice Chair Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Dave Lent, Trustee Sarah Sanders, Director of Secondary Schools
Larry Haws, Treasurer Jennifer Jackson, Director of Curriculum & PD
Larry Wilson, Clerk Todd Brown, Curriculum Coordinator
Debbie Wilkie, Recording Clerk
BUDGET HEARING
Chairman Burtenshaw called the Budget Hearing meeting to order at 6:35 PM and turned the time over to Carrie Smith,
Director of HR and Finance, for the budget presentation. Carrie reviewed that the administration would like to request
that funds be reserved from the FY2017 general fund balance, to pay for programs and purchases anticipated in the near
future. Carrie then provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing estimated revenues, expenditures, and proposed fee
increases for the FY2018 fiscal year. Carrie also introduced Angela Pendlebury, the new D91 Comptroller and Purchasing
Agent, and thanked Angela for helping to prepare the budget documents and presentation provided tonight. A discussion
was held.
Chairman Burtenshaw called for public input regarding the budget hearing information. Mr. Suketu Gandhi provided
comments regarding a dedicated budget for supplementary math books for secondary schools.
BUSINESS MEETING
Chairman Burtenshaw called the business meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mark Wilson,
a visiting boy scout and the son of Trustee Larry Wilson. Chairman Burtenshaw stated there was no need for Executive
Session, regarding IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1) (c) Property, the issue had been resolved.
ADOPT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Lent provided the second. Motion carried 5
ayes, 0 nays.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Superintendent’s Report – written comments are attached.
b. Patron Input - written comments, if provided, are attached.
Mr. Suketu Gandhi provided comments regarding math textbooks for algebra and geometry.
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c. IFEA Report
Lisa Scott introduced Marcia Bingham and Joyce Rogers, the new IFEA co-presidents. Joyce recently retired from
nd
teaching at Bush Elementary and Marcia teaches 2 grade at Dora Erickson. Lisa stated the IFEA is working with
IEA leadership as a Targeted Local to organize a Strategic Committee that creates a strategic plan. This plan is set
up to outline and organize goals for the coming year including activities, training, committees, events, etc.
Chairman Burtenshaw thanked List Scott and Margaret Quade, the current co-presidents, for all they have done
this past year, and extended a warm welcome to Joyce and Marcia.
d. Property Appraisals
Superintendent Boland stated that prior to the acquisition of real property Idaho Code requires an appraisal be
done within a year of possible purchase. The district had two parcels of land appraised pending negotiations for
potential purchase. The first site is 12 acres adjacent to Fair Way Estates north of town identified for the site of
an elementary school and the second piece is just under 10 acres of land adjacent to Skyline High School. The
appraisals are informational only at this time so they can be entered into the minutes as required.
e. Other Items
i. Board Committee/Community Conversation Updates – no discussion.
ii. Idaho School Board Association Meeting
Summer Leadership Institute, July 13, 2017, 1:00-6:00 p.m. in Rigby
iii. Budget Status Report – No further discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Warden made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Haws provided the second. No
further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
The items approved included:
a. Approval of Minutes
i. May 6, 2017 – Annual Board Retreat
ii. May 17, 2017 – Business Meeting
iii. May 24, 2017 – Work Session
iv. June 12, 2017 – Work Session
b. Payment of Claims
i. May 2017 Bill List $2,680,074.52
ii. May 2017 Checkbook List $26,546.04
iii. Representative Organization President’s Leave $521.89
iv. IFHS Check Request for Sergio’s Delights $425.00
c. Staff Actions
Retirements:
Name Position Location
st
Alice Verner 1 Grade Edgemont Elementary
st
Carol Casper 1 Grade Westside Elementary
Terry Miller Principal Westside Elementary
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Resignations:
Name Position Location
Hondo Hudman Science Eagle Rock Middle School
Robin Papaionnou Title I Interventionist Hawthorne Elementary
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Nicholas
Magiocco Physical Science Skyline High School
Kellie Soronen Biology/Life Science Eagle Rock Middle School
Bryn Eckman Life Science Eagle Rock Middle School
Leanne Thurston Social Studies Eagle Rock Middle School
th
Emily Luetzow 6 Grade Linden Park Elementary
st
Sarah Leonard 1 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
th
Kimberly Meyers 6 Grade Temple View Elementary
rd
Julie West 3 Grade A. H. Bush Elementary
th
Linda Wahlquist 6 Grade Sunnyside Elementary
Walter Gains Counselor Dora Erickson Elementary
Transfers:
Name Position Location
From: Eagle Rock Middle
Amanda Byrd From: English School
To: English To: Compass Academy
From: Eagle Rock Middle
Darcy Aspinall From: Science School
To: Science To: Compass Academy
From: Dora Erickson
st
Christina Fullmer From: 1 Grade Elementary
st
To: 21 CCLC “Beyond the To: Dora Erickson Elementary
Bell” Program Director
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Frances Teske From: 6 Grade From: Sunnyside Elementary
To: Principal To: Westside Elementary
d. Matching Funds
i. Fox Hollow Elementary
Climbing Wall $13,004.00
Total Matching Funds requested $13,004.00
e. Early Graduation Request
i. Student 2016-2017J
Idaho Falls High School
f. Other Items
i. Surplus Equipment – an old piano from Eagle Rock was sold to Kathy Bihler, a D91 Employee, with
the high bid of $200.
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PROPOSALS
a. Second Reading – Board Policy Revisions, Section 208.0 - Administrative Travel Authorization and Allowances
Superintendent Boland stated this is the second reading for revisions to BP, Section 208.0 relative to
administrative travel and allowances. No changes to the policy have been made from what was presented at the
first reading and no public comments has been received. This item will be moved forward to the July 12, 2017
meeting agenda as an action item.
ACTION ITEMS
a. Approve FY17 Amended Budget
Superintendent Boland stated the Fiscal Year 2017 amended budget was presented at the beginning of the
Budget Hearing held earlier this evening. It is the recommendation of the administration to approve the FY17
budget as amended.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the FY17 amended budget as presented. Trustee Warden provided
the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b. 2017-18 Leadership Premiums
Superintendent Boland reviewed that state law requires the Board of Trustees approve the Leadership Premium
positions identified as meeting the requirements in Idaho Code. As a reminder, the district receives $850 per
certificated FTE (full time equivalency) with the state minimum set at $900 and the maximum being around
$2500. A menu of the proposed 2017-18 Leadership Premiums was provided in the board packet.
Trustee Haws made a motion to approve the 2017-18 Leadership Premiums as identified. Trustee Wilson
provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c. Adopt FY18 Budget with Fee Increases
Superintendent Boland stated the proposed FY18 Budget and Fee Increases were presented earlier this evening.
The fee increases are primarily associated with the Child Nutrition Program, mandated by the federal
government, and the Skyline Honor Society dues increase to match the national rate. It is the recommendation of
the administration to adopt the FY2018 budget with fee increases as presented.
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the FY2018 Budget with fee increases as presented. Trustee Haws
provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
d. Third Reading – Board Policy Revisions, Section 809.5 – Military Leave
Superintendent Boland reviewed that the changes to Board Policy, Section 809.5 essentially strikes out the prior
policy, which was out dated, and will put us into compliance with regards to the Re-Employment Rights Act as it
applies to U.S. Armed Forces members.
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt Board Policy revisions, Section 809.5 – Military Leave, as presented.
Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
e. Extend Superintendent’s Contract Through June 30, 2020
Chairman Burtenshaw stated that a written evaluation for the superintendent has been completed and this is a
one-year extension to the superintendent’s current contract.
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Trustee Haws made a motion to extend the superintendent’s contract through June 30, 2020. Trustee Lent
provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
f. IHSAA High School Swimming
Superintendent Boland stated the Idaho High School Activities Association has sanctioned swimming as an
interscholastic sport beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. However, it is up to each individual district to
determine whether or not they are also going to adopt swimming as one of the district sponsored events. There
are a few unknowns at the present time, IHSAA has not yet adopted Rules and Regulations with regards to
swimming and they will not sponsor a tournament or state championship this coming year. It is our assumption
one would most likely be held as a club activity as they have in past years. It is the recommendation of the
administration that the district pay the activity fees for both the male and female swimming teams at Idaho Falls
and Skyline High schools, but that they would continue to function within the club structure for one more year.
The students would swim as if they are members of a high school team but would be governed by the club that
they are currently operating under. There is a provision in the rule that allows districts to do this and it would
give the district time to develop a budget and schedules. A discussion was held regarding this being a budget add
for the FY2019, to include coaching stipends, transportation and probably some sort of uniform allowance.
Trustee Lent made a motion to adopt swimming as an interscholastic high school sport, with the understanding
that during the 2017-2018 school year it would continue to operate as a club, as described by the
superintendent. Trustee Haws provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
g. Secondary Math Curriculum Adoption (Alg. I, Alg. II, Geometry)
Superintendent Boland introduced Jennifer Jackson, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, and
Todd Brown, Curriculum Coordinator, who lead the review of four different math programs. Jennifer stated the
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adoption would address 8 and 9 grade algebra I, and algebra II and geometry at the high schools. There was
consensus among the committee of teachers, and those they represent, to go with the HMH curriculum. Todd
stated the committee spent a great deal of time reviewing all of the options and felt that the HMH curriculum
provided the appropriate rigor and best aligned with the standards. A discussion was held. Chairman Burtenshaw
commended Jennifer, Todd and the committee for their efforts in the adoption process.
Trustee Warden made a motion to adopt the HMH curriculum program for Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry as
recommended. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
h. Ravsten and Skyline Locker Bid
Superintendent Boland stated that the expansion project of the locker rooms at Ravsten is currently underway
and should be ready for the upcoming football season. One part of the project includes replacing the lockers in
the east locker room used by Idaho Falls High School, and adding more lockers in the varsity locker room at
Skyline High School. A discussion was held.
Trustee Lent made a motion to approve the locker bid from School Specialty in the amount of $62,871.00.
Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Warden provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Meeting
adjourned at 8:04 PM.
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2016-2017 Amended Budget
Description Amount
Addition to M &O Budget for Carpets 62,110.00
Adjustment to cover Medicaid shortage 100,000.00
Reserves for Sunnyside EL(Expeditionary Learning) 145,500.00
Reserves for Inova - if purchased 50,000.00
Reserves for Thought Exchange 62,000.00
RESERVES FOR LAND PURCHASES 3,100,000.00
3,519,610.00
NOTICE OF PROPOSED FEE INCREASES
The Board of Trustees of Idaho Falls School District#91 will meet at 6:30 P.M. on June 14,
2017 at 690 John Adams Parkway for the purpose of holding a public hearing regarding
increases in the below listed school fees. These fee increases are beyond the limit that can be
made without first holding a public hearing. The public is invited to attend and make comments
on the fee increases. The Board of Trustees will vote on the fee increases during their regular
meeting being held at 7:00 P.M. on June 14, 2017 at 690 John Adams Parkway. The purpose of
these fee increases is to cover increased costs associated with each specific area.
Fee description Current Proposed
Fee Fee
Elementary/Secondary Breakfast $1.85 $1.95
Elementary Lunch $2.40 $2.50
Secondary Lunch $2.65 $2.75
Adult Breakfast $2.55 $2.65
Adult Lunch $3.75 $3.85
Skyline Honor Society $6.00 $15.00
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GENERALFUND
Fund 100 is the main fund of Idaho Falls School District 91 and
is used for the day today operations of the school district.
Revenue: Supplemental Levy=11.33%,Other Local sources
=.76%,Federal Sources=0%,State Sources=87.78%,
Transfers In=.13%.
Expenses: Salaries=67.83%,Benefits=22.67%,Services=
4.43%,Supplies=4.09%,Equipment=.07%,Property&
Liability Insurance=.44%,Transfers Out=.47%
UNIT CALCULATION
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REVENUE COMPARISON
Increase in state revenue from Increase to per unit,
salary-based apportionment,college and career
advising and professional development.
RFVENUES fY 2017 F'r 2018
Total Ta•es $ 6.800 t00
Other Local $ 466,855 $ 454,543
State $ 50,445.309 $ 52645,731
transfers In $ VA685 $ 80,905
IOTAL $ 57.856,849 $ 59,981,179
STAFFING—(GENERAL FUND)
STAFFI,.G F}201-7 FY 201b
Administrative 3109 31.09
Certified 531.49 53h.82
Classified 20034 21411
Transportation 32.20 31,40
TOTAL 795.12 S20 I2
OVERALLEXPENSES
Includes increases for certified staff averaging 6%,2.5%
increase to wages for classified&administrative staff,
additional instructional coaches and CCR advisor,
$530 K for one-time payment,and$120 K for
increased insurance costs,elementary art paras
EXPENSFS FY 2017 FY 21118
Salaries $38.182.084 $40,>75,74U
Benefits $ 13.33??,K4 $ 1.3,593,7314
Services $ 2.604.252 $ 2,657,414
Supphes $ 2345.797 $ 2-,453,561
Equipment $ 611010 $ 4.s;',00
dnsurance,'Judgn—t $ 256.276 $ 261018
Transfers out $ 766 000 $ 284 641
TOTAL .. 57.fi38223 ?
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OTHER BUDGETS—STATE AND OTHER
• Federal Forest Fund-Special Project-Revenue$0 K
• E-rate-Carryoverfrom prioryears
• State Professional Technical-Revenue up
• Classroom Technology-Revenuesup$249Kdueto
increased funding
• Safe and Drug Fee Schools-Revenue$125.5 K
• Medicaid-Revenues$1 million
• Perkins-Revenues flat
• Child Nutrition-Revenuesflat
OTHER BUDGETS-TITLE AND IDEA ALLOCATIONS
• Title I- Allocation up$5 K
Title I-C Migrant-Allocation down$13 K
Title 1-D Neglected&Delinquent-Allocation up$1 K
Title IV-Eliminated after budget publication
• Title VI-B, School Age-Allocation down$5 K
• Title VI-B Preschool-Allocation down$625
Title III-Language Acquisition-Allocation down$10 K
Title 11 Teacher Quality-Allocation down$46.8 K
2151 Century Community-about$189 K
BOND,PLANT FACILITY,&BUS DEPRECIATION
Bond Redemption Fund-$3.57 M in expenses
Plant Facility-Still includes the majority of the
carryover reserved to complete the projects within the
scope of the bond and operations contingency will be
funded from reserves
Bus Depreciation-Must be used to purchase buses.
The state calculates the amount of depreciation that
must be transferred from the general fund to this
fund.
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Suketn Gandhi'.s Comments on the Budget June 14, 2017
There is a need to have additional supplementary books for secondary school mathematics
department. The supplementary books were identified this year, and they differ from those
identified last year. It is requested that the Board make specific money dedicated for this
purpose. When the money is dedicated for specific purposes, then they will get into each
school's mathematics library.
The books that are in mind are addition to those purchased last year. These books identify visual
approach to derivation of complex mathematical relationship. The mathematical relationships are
relevant to Algebra-Calculus, the mathematics learned in the secondary school grades. When
certain topics from the books are taught, they should make it easier for students to grasp them.
These books cover Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry and Calculus. Value
in Geometry, it reveal multiple approaches to Pythagoras theorem. It expands on Pythagoras
theorem, which shows mathematical relationship between altitude of right triangles. In regular
geometry course, students learn how to bisect an angle with a compass and a straight edge. With
this books, it becomes possible to divide angles into specific ratio using just a compass and a
straight edge. There are many more examples.
Many mathematical relationships in Algebra are shown using visuals. Through this, it should
make advanced topics easily accessible early.
Suketu Gandhi's Comments on the Math Textbooks:Algebra & Geometry June 14, 2017
As the Board is set to adopt the books, Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, the view from the
other side gets duly ignored, or met with resistance. Part of the problem that the relevant decision
makers are not required to discuss the matters with the qualified public, and they choose not
engage with the public on this very important matter. When right textbooks are adopted,
excellent supplementary books are made available, and relevant slides are examined, effective
teaching methods becomes universal in every classroom.
The publisher of the textbooks wants everyone to believe that they adhere to the Common Core
Mathematics Standards, in reality, the intent of the Common Core is flouted. Specifically, upon
reading of the C7ommon Core Standards, intent becomes well known. Those with vertical
knowledge know the missing elements of the standards, but these standards need to be
incorporated in the curriculum. The decision makers are unable to see the problems, but the
students pay the price with the defective education.
Furthermore, certain topics need to be rearranged. For example, students should have learned
imaginary-"complex number prior to entering Algebra-1. In Algebra-1, when learning how to
solve quadratic equations, no mention is made how to solve problems when a discriminant is <0.
Students are taught how to solve system of linear equations, but matrix method is duly ignored.
Topics on coordinate Geometry is taught in Geometry, but it is efficient to teach in Algebra-l.
For example how to find points coordinate points of certain ratios of a line segment has to be part
of Algebra-l. There is no mention of binomial expansion with aide of Pascal's triangle. Students
need to know how to find a numerical value of a square root of an arbitrary positive number.
Teaching methods are available that would be understood by both pre Algebra and Algebra
students. The topics in Algebra-1 are too few, and they do not go into depth. As a result, students
do not learn how to integrate previously learned materials in many areas. They learn Algebra in a
S/0)4,motion.
First unsuccessful attempt was made (in the Spring, 2010)to change the standards through public
comments. As the Board heard in the past, this was duly ienored 'Unsuccessful attempt was
made with the State in Summer, 2010, again this was duly ignored. Third attempt was made to
make the changes in 2016. This time, it is hoped that the needed changes would occur at the
school level.
The goal of this changes is to make AP Calculus accessible to students in grade 11, and get
regular and AP Physics C course into the scholls.
Superintendent's Report 6-14-2017
• Pleased to report that Administrative Law Judge Clark has issued his Decision in the Penny
Weymiller Clean Air Act whistleblowerr claim. In his 67 page Decision and Order,Judge clark
found in favor of the defendents(the superintendent and the district) and dismissed the claim in
its entirety. Attorneys have filed a motion for summary judgement (collateral estoppel) in US
District Court. The motion is based on the premise that trying the same case,with the same
facts,the same legal standards, and consideration of the same remedies should be barred by
the Doctrine of Collateral Estoppel.
• Recently received our School Immunization Report from the SDE/Dept. of Health &Welfare for
the 2016-17 school year. Our percent of student records reported as meeting Idaho
Immunization Requirements increased as did the percent of student records reported with all
required immunizations documented. (See attached report)
• Construction Project Updates:
o District office remodel design completed &consultants are in the process of completing
their evaluations/recommendations. Proposed design (1) addresses inadequate HVAC
(2) prepares the building for a transition to a Tech Center(3)facilitates a collaborative
approach to district office workflow. Preliminary estimates—very conservative- put the
direct costs at about 1.3 million. BH estimates about 5 months needed for construction.
o Transportation Center: Design work necessary for submission to P&Z is completed and
it is on the P&Z agenda for July(11th?). Submission delayed due to changes by the city in
submissions and the P&Z meeting schedule. Design work will continue between now
and the hearing so the project will be ready for bids the week of July 10th. Anticipated
timeline would show work starting on the bus loop and teacher parking lot in August
with a final completion date late December or early January. Ralph is working on a
contingency plan with BH for keeping the capacity to plug in busses until construction is
completed.
• Emotion Bowl: Had a meeting with representatives from IFHS and SHS regarding returning to a
Friday night game or continuing with the Saturday afternoon format. Preferences based on a
number of factors, but there is a split. Based on input from the IFPD and game management
leads from both schools have decided to keep the game on Saturday for the 2017 season
(transportation issues) and then move to a designated "home team" decision once
transportation center is completed and access to shop& parking is no longer a problem. May
have a coin toss to determine new "home team" designation.
Leadership Premium Menu
District Directed&Managed Building Directed&Managed
FTE 2015- FTE 2016- FTE 2017-
Category 2016 2017 2018 Category
HS Student Technology Help Desk 4 4 4 Senior Project Coord-IF or Skyline
HS Student Scheduling Lead 1 1 1 Senior Project Coord-Compass
College&Career Advisory Program Dev
Lead 2 2 0 Senior Project Coord-Emerson
College&Career Advisory Program
Development&Implementation 6 6 0 Senior Project Support
Elementary Math Curriculum/PD(Peer C 22 16 0 Student Mentoring-Upper Elem&MS
LDC Leads 28 0 0 Building Based Content Coaches
Blended Leads 30 16 0 Building Leadership
Response to Intervention 4 0 1 Middle School Team Leads
Enrichment Program Development 2 2 0 Middle School Advisory Curriculum
Extended Day Program Development 3 0 0 HS Dept Chairs
Hard to Fill-Occupational Therapist 9 10 0 Tutoring Program
Hard to Fill-SLP 20 21 21 Extended Day by Teachers
Hard-to-Fill Computer Science 4 3 6 Library/Computer Lab
Ancillary Dept Chairs 9 9 11 Peer to Peer Tutoring-Honor Society
First Year Teacher Stipend 40 50 40 Building Level Projects
Medicaid Billing-Special Programs 9 11 11 PBIS Lead-Secondary
Title One/ELL Leads 30 30 0 JAdvanced Opportunities Building Based Coordinator
Technology Integration Mentors 18 27
Comunication Leads 18 0 18 School Stipends
Hard to Fill-Pre-engineering 4 3 3 Boyes 7.00
PLC Leads-Secondary 36 45 54 Bunker 7.00
New Teacher Mentors 40 50 50 Bush 8.00
Rendezvous&6th Grade Track 6 6 6 Edgemont 8.00
Grade Level Leads 14 0 0 Erickson 8.00
Code.org 6 0 0 Fox Hollow 8.00
Credit Recovery Program 8 16 Hawthorne 7.00
Counselor Lead for 504s 2 Linden Park 8.00
Elementary PBIS Team 48 Longfellow 8.00
Gifted/Talented Lead 17 Sunnyside 8.00
Curriculum Projects 10 Temple View 8.00
Totals 347 311 3461 Westside 8.00
Eagle Rock 15.00
Taylorview 15.00
Compass Academy 9.00
Total Allocation $ 470,700 Idaho Falls High School 20.00
District Directed $ 311,400 Skyline High School 20.00
Building Allocation $ 159,300 Emerson Alternative 4.00
Professional Technical High School 1.00
Allocation per school 177.00
Elementary 2 bys 7 stipends
Elementary 3 bys 8 stipends
Middle Schools 15 stipends
Emerson 4 stipends
Compass 9 stipends
Traditional High Schools 20 stipends
2017-18 Final Proposal for Board Approval
HS Math Review Committee Recommendation for District-Wide Program
Adoption
The High School Math Review Committee has spent the past several weeks considering
programs for the Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry courses. After reviewing several
programs, four were chosen for further study. Those four programs were College Board Spring
Board Mathematics, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt AGA, CPM Connected Mathematics, and
Pearson en Vision.
Upon further review of those four programs, HMH AGA and Pearson en Vision were selected for
a deep review using the Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool(IMET)available from Student
Achievement Partners.
As a result of the deep review, the committee recommends that District 91 adopt the HMH AGA
program for District 91 Algebra I, Algebra ll, and Geometry courses at both the middle school
and high school level. (A summary of reasons is listed below.) The committee strongly believes
it would be beneficial to have all students enrolled in an Algebra I course use the same course
materials. The committee further recommends that middle school math core instructional
resources be strongly aligned with district high school math core instructional resources.
To ensure the successful implementation of the HMH AGA program, the committee
recommends that yearly training in the HMHAGA program be provided to teachers new to the
district. Additionally, professional development focused on the instructional shifts implied by
the Idaho Core Mathematics Standards needs to be provided on a frequent basis.
Reasons for selecting HMHAGA
*Program is strongly aligned to the Idaho Core Mathematics Standards
*Strong articulation of skills and concepts from Algebra I through Geometry and to Algebra II
*The program provides materials that will support district teachers in beginning to meet the
instructional shifts implied by the Idaho Core Mathematics Standards
*The program provides support for teachers of all different teaching styles as well as students
of all learning styles
*Appropriate level of rigor needed to prepare students for higher levels of mathematics as well
as becoming college and career ready
*Program supports the development of student conceptual understanding
*Real-world applications of mathematical skills and concepts are provided
*Abundance and variety of tasks/exercises for students to develop procedural skill and fluency
*Abundance of online support for parents and students
June 6, 2017