HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_06_24BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2003
8:00 P.M.
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration
Alan Reed, Chairman John Murdoch, Superintendent
Ernest Jensen, Vice Chairman Ken Schow, Assistant Superintendent
Jerry Wixom George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Sharon Parry Lanae Jensen, Recording Secretary
Chairman Alan Reed called the meeting to order and welcomed guests.
OPENING EXERCISES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sharon Parry.
Jim Crowther, from Prudential Financial, presented Megan Zollinger of Skyline High School with
the Prudential Community Service Award. Megan was honored for her many service activities.
Assistant Superintendent Ken Schow was honored for 33 years of service to District 491.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to approve the below listed matching
funds:
Clair E. Gale Jr. High School $1,997.33
Idaho Falls High School 3,818.00
Linden Park Elementary School 3,466.47
Temple View Elementary School 3,617.00
Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
which included Board Meeting Minutes of May 27, 29, June 3, and 18, 2003; ratification of
telephone poll for June payment of claims, and staff actions. Dr. Murdoch noted that Jeanne
Johnson, new principal of Emerson Elementary should be added to staff actions. Motion passed
REPORTS
No student reports.
Ellie Hampton discussed safety issues at Idaho Falls High School, particularly students moving
across Holmes Avenue for foreign language classes and to the stadium.
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Cindy Mathews discussed the budget cuts necessitating cutting aide hours in the junior highs.
Caroline Meagher discusssed the possible adjusted schedule for Osgood Elementary, and the
disruptions it would bring to family scheduling.
IFEA
Gene Lund deferred his remarks due to the length of the agenda.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch deferred his report to the budget item on the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
Appoint Trustee Zone III
Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to appoint Jared F. Fuhriman to the
postion of Trustee for Zone III. Motion passed. Mr. Fuhriman expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to serve and pledged his support to the district.
Osgood Elementary Request to Implement Collaboration Schedule
Jerry Wixom moved and Ernest Jensen seconded the motion to approve the request for Osgood
Elementary to implement the collaboration schedule for a trial period of 2003-04. Motion passed.
Financial Audit Contract
Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the financial audit
contract with Galusha, Higgins and Galusha. Motion passed.
2003-04 Budget
Ernest Jensen moved and Sharon Paarry seconded the motion to approve the 2003-04 budget in
the amount of $70,677,914.00. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to move to Executive Session.
Motion passed.
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to move to open session. Motion
passed.
OPEN SESSION
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.