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Idaho Falls School District No. 91
Board Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2005
Administration Building
Idaho Falls, ID
7:00 p.m.
Present from the Board of Trustees:
Ernest Jensen, Chairman
Jared Fuhriman
Sharon Parry
Jerry Shively
Jerry Wixom
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jared Fuhriman.
Present from the Administration:
John Murdoch, Superintendent
George Boland, Supervisor of Instruction
Craig Ashton, Supervisor of Instruction
Guy Wangsgard, Business
Lanae Jensen, Secretary
EMMISARY OF EXCELLENCE
Bobbie Landon introduced Cheryl Berry, February Emissary of Excellence. Mrs. Berry produces all the baked
goods for thirteen District 91 schools and has worked for the district 17 years, two years at Edgemont and the
last 15 years at Westside Elementary. It was noted that in four days she made 10,834 cookies, and that's just
the cookies. Ernest Jensen commended Mrs. Berry for her fine work and awarded her the Emissary of
Excellence Award.
FEBRUARY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Kay Moor introduced Marcie Baird, volunteer at Sunnyside Elementary. She also introduced Michelle Ball,
teacher at Sunnyside. Mrs. Ball related many of the talents and abilities Mrs. Baird has shown volunteering in
Mrs. Ball's classroom for the last ten years. Mrs. Baird has shared her artistic abilities and enhanced the culture
of the school with her love for the arts. Sharon Parry commended Mrs. Baird and awarded her the Volunteer of
the Month award.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Jerry Shively moved to strike item VI a Student Travel from the agenda and moved to adopt the amended
agenda. Jared Fuhriman seconded the motion. Motion passed.
MATCHING FUNDS
Sharon Parry moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt the follow matching funds:
Eagle Rock
Grand Piano
$3,830.00
Taylorview
Student computers, teacher
7,500.00
Work station units, library
books
Skyline
Projection equipment
3,135.00
Organic glassware kits'
1,000.00
Mathematics software
1,000.00
Total
$16,465.00
Motion passed.
Board Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2005
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CONSENT AGENDA
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda consisting of
Board Meeting Minutes of January 11 and 25, 2005; payment of claims, and a personnel item recommending
that the 2% raise given to transportation workers for the 2004-05 school year be made on -going as overall
transportation costs came in below the required state funding cap (on the basis of cost per rider). Motion
passed.
REPORTS
Student Reports
Melanie Falls, student representative from Skyline High School, reported on the following activities: Multi-
cultural Week, Debate, Boys and Girls Basketball, the Lock -In fundraiser, Key Club made valentines for
Mallory House, student government, and the Valentines Day Dance. The students have been very supportive of
the activities.
Andy Benson, student representative from Idaho Falls High School, reported on the following activities: Senior
Ball, Rock-A-Thon, Boys Basketball, and Wrestling. The students are promoting academic honesty.
Patron Input
Kathy Heninger discussed the proposed athletic policy for boundary waiver students.
IFEA
Gene Lund, President of the IFEA, commended the student government leaders, and expressed appreciation for
the relationship between the district and the association.
Education Foundation
Rebecca Casper reported that Education Foundation staff have visited faculties at each of the schools, and
completed a mailing to alumni. A new volunteer, Tracy Miller, has brought a wealth of financial experience to
the Board. The web site is being redesigned.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Murdoch discussed the funding at the state level. He introduced Craig Ashton, who with Camille Wood,
demonstrated the abilities of CSIP, a new software template the district has developed. This template will allow
the district to keep a historical data base required for custom reports. The document has links to the following:
AYP Information and Current Snapshot
Leaders Edge Software
State Department of Education
ISAT Reading
ISAT Math
Principals enter school information from which reports can be made. This includes action plans and other
strategic planning information including budget reports and recommendations for the Board. Each school's
plan can be printed from CSIP in a professional manner. Mr. Ashton commended Camille Wood for her
tremendous work on this program.
Board Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2005
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ACTION ITEMS
Policy 1003.4.C.3 Athletic Participation
Ernest Jensen moved and Jerry Wixom seconded the motion to adopt option 2. Motion passed with three yes
votes, two no votes.
Policy 107.6 Order of Business for Board Meetings
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adopt policy 107.6. Motion passed
P.E. Equipment Bid
Jerry Wixom moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to award the Physical Education Equipment bid to
the Polar Electro Company for the purchase of the Polar TriFit System for the bid of $129,294.50. The low bid
did not meet specifications and was rejected. Motion passed.
ISAT Mobile Testing Lab
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to approve the purchase of a mobile testing lab
for the cost of $57,668.00. Motion passed.
Set Supplemental Levy
Jerry Wixom moved and Sharon Parry seconded the motion to approve the resolution that a supplemental levy
election be held in School District No. 91 on March 10, 2005 in the amount of $6,800,000; that polls be open
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 pm and immediately following the close of the polls, the returns of
election and ballots shall be canvassed in the Board Room at the District Office. Motion passed.
ADJOURN
Jared Fuhriman moved and Jerry Shively seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed.