Mountain Home School District 193
Mountain Home, Idaho

1991-2001

April 17, 2001

May 15, 2001

October 16, 2001

DISTRICT GOALS - 2001-2001:  De. LeFevre requested that the trustees review the goals and forward comments to him prior to the November meeting.  A draft of the District Goals will also be presented to staff and administration for input.

SCHOOL REORGANIZATION:  The District will consider reorganization of Hacker Middle School and McKenna High School due to crowded conditions and curriculum issues at HMS and the resignation of the director of RMHS.  A proposal will be presented to the Board on or before the February meeting.

DISTRICT IN-SERVICE:  Mr. McMurtrey and the curriculum coordinators used in-service time to work with staff on curriculum mapping.  Mr. Halbig from the NISWS presented an EMP training workshop for classified staff and new teachers.

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS SURVEY RESULTS:  Mr. Lamb and Mrs. Lane reviewed highlights of the survey conducted last spring.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ATLANTA SCHOOL:  Mr. McMurtey indicated that Atlanta School would remain open because the enrollment seems to have stabilized.

NEW BUSINESS
2001 ISBA RESOLUTIONS:  Several trustees along with Dr. LeFevre will attend the ISBA convention in Sun Valley November 7-10, 2001.

CHARTER SCHOOL PETITION:  Mr. Slade will pursue plans to establish a virtual high school charter school.  He plans to present a charter to the trustees in November or December.

RESOLUTION 02-3:  The Board in support of the curriculum standards adopted Resolution 02-3.

TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mrs. Hooley's request for the Debate team to attend three out-of-state tournaments was approved.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

September 18, 2001

IRI FALL REPORT:  Mr. McMurtrey presented the results of the fall IRI testing (K-3), noting that the scores either stayed the same or increased.

SAFETY TRAINING:  Funds from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant will be used to provide training in Safe School Standards for classified staff and new certified staff on October 5 at Mountain Home Junior High.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 02-2:  Following discussions with a representative of the juvenile justice system and building administrators regarding truancy issues, Dr. LeFevre recommended that the Board adopt Resolution 02-2 that grants certain administrators the authority to take immediate action against a student who is habitually truant.  Passed.

TRUSTEE RE-ZONING:  It was the consensus of the trustees to generate a letter to the State Department of Education explaining the unique problem the school district has encountered in its efforts to comply with Idaho Code.

NEW BUSINESS
TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mr. Laca's request to travel with two students on Idaho's National FFA convention bus to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 22-26, 2001, was approved.

CAFETERIA PLAN:  Mr Ogborn apprised the trustees of plans to expand the cafeteria plan to include pre-tax deductions for non-reimbursed medical expenses and pre-tax dependent care expenses.  AFLAC will absorb the administration costs, pay claims and explain the benefits to District employees.

SAFETY BUSING:  Mr. Johnson presented four safety busing routes for approval.  Approved.

IN-LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS:  In-lieu of transportation requests were received from two families living in Pine with students attending Mountain Home Junior High.  Requests approved.

YOUTH ENDOWMENT FOR ACTIVITIES FOUNDATION:  Dr. LeFevre's request to allow the school district to become fully vested by accelerating the payments was approved.  YEA is an endowment fund that will pay dividends to participating schools to help cover the expenses of participating in state level interscholastic activities.  Limited reimbursement will begin when the fund reaches $2 million, with full implementation when the fund reaches $9 million.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

August 21, 2001

NEW BUSINESS
ENROLLMENT FIGURES/EMERGENCY LEVY:  Due to increased enrollment this school year, Dr. LeFevre recommended that the board invoke an Emergency Levy.  The Board authorized Chairman Alexander  to invoke an Emergency Levy following the second Monday in September.

OPEN ENROLLMENT:  The Board approved an Open Enrollment application submitted by a junior high school student.

LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION/CONSULTANT SPECIALIST:  The Board approved Mr. Johnson's request that a hiring emergency be declared in the following areas: special education, mathematics, kindergarten, and administration.

RESOLUTION 02-2:  This agenda item was tabled until the September meeting.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

May 15, 2001

PLANT FACILITY LEVY/TRUSTEE ELECTION:  Clerk Schonberger reported that voter turnout was moderate to good and that elections results would be announced about 9:00 p.m.

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE UPDATE:    Following introductions, Colonel Maurmann stated his desire to continue the compatible relationship Colonel House had developed with the school district and looked forward to working with the school district in his position as liaison.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HANDWRITING ADOPTION:  As requested by the trustees at the April meeting, Mr. McMurtrey provided additional information on the Handwriting without Tears program.  Following review of the material, the program was adopted.

TRANSPORTATION:  Two additional bus routs were approved for the 2001-02 school year.

NEW BUSINESS
SCIENCE ADOPTION/HEALTH ADOPTION:  The Health Course of Study K-12 and the Science Course of Study K-12 received approval.  This listing for health and science textbooks was approved as presented.

BID AWARD:  The bid for the Maintenance Facility was awarded to Cristobal Construction, Inc.  The bid for the Press Box at Tiger Field was awarded to Guho Corp.

REVISION-COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITY POLICY - First Reading:  The Board approved the first reading of the revision of the Community Use of School Facilities policy and related fee schedule.

FOOD SERVICE RENEWAL AGREEMENT/COMMODITY USAGE APPLICATION:  The Board approved the Food Service Renewal Agreement and the Commodity Usage Application as presented.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

April 17, 2001

NAFIS CONFERENCE:  Trustee Gridley, Dr. LeFever and Mr. McMurtrey attended the spring NAFIS conference in Washington D.C. and visited the Idaho congressional delegation to discuss Impact Aid issues.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS:  Changes in the areas of achievement standards, Mentoring Program, PERSI gain sharing, salary-based apportionment, reading initiative, governance of schools, trustee zones and designing professionals were discussed by Dr. LeFevre.

SECOND STEP PROGRAM:  Base Primary School and Liberty Elementary School were chosen to pilot the Second Step Violence Prevention Program that will be expanded to include town elementary schools and middle schools.

STATE SAFETY INSPECTION:  Write-ups stemming from the annual safety inspection were being addressed.

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES POLICY:  A revised policy should be ready for the first reading at the May meeting.

MISA:  The school district was recently notified by MISA that DOD Supplemental funding would be reduced.

BABE RUTH LEAGUE:  A proposed offering to make improvements to a baseball field located at Eastside Park was received from the Babe Ruth League.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2001-02 DISTRICT CALENDAR (Revision) - The date for Human Right's Day was corrected.

NEW BUSINESS
TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mr. Olmstead's request to take the high school choir to Lagoon in Utah on May 19, 2001, was approved.

HANDWRITING ADOPTION:  The Adoption Committee's request to adopt Handwriting without Tears curriculum was tabled.

BID AWARD - North Elementary Irrigation Project:  Pleasure Time, Inc. dba Summer Rain Sprinkler was awarded the bid in the amount of $48,443.00.

RESOLUTION 01-4 - Declare Candidate:  Clerk Schonberger received authorization to declare a candidate elected if only one candidate filed.

DRIVER EDUCATION BUDGET:  The proposed Driver Education budget for SY2001-02 was approved.

TRANSPORTATION:  The proposal by First Student, Inc. to add two additional bus routes for SY2001-02 was taken under advisement.

OPEN ENROLLMENT:  The Open Enrollment request received approval.
   

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building,  or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

March 20, 2001

DISTRICT IN-SERVICE:  Mr. McMurtrey commended Mr. Lamb for his efforts in organizing an in-service with a timely topic (school safety) that was very well received by staff.  Mr. Lamb thanked the Board for their support.

IRI SCORES:  Mr. McMurtrey complied data collected from the winter IRI scores to produce a report for the Board.  Dr. LeFevre and Mr. McMurtrey met with administrators to review the scores and discuss strategies for improvement.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(REVISION) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS ADOPTION - Third and Final Reading:  The third and final reading was approved.

ATTENDANCE ZONE RE-ORGANIZATION:  The proposal to shift approximately 40 students in the fall from North Elementary to East Elementary was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
BID AWARD (HIGH SCHOOL REMODEL):  The base bid of $198,230 and Alternative #1 of #25,281 for a total of $223,511 was awarded to Cristobal Construction.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE:  The Board approved adding an Agriculture Career pathway to the curriculum.

RESOLUTIONS 01-2 AND 01-3 (Trustee Elections and Plant Facility Levy Election):  Resolution 01-2 and 01-3 calling for the annual trustee elections and a Plant Facility Levy election were approved.  

SICK LEAVE/BEREAVEMENT LEAVE BANK APPOINTMENTS:  Chairman Alexander, Mr. Doug Johnson and Ms. Vicki Wise were appointed to the Sick Leave/Bereavement Leave Bank for school year 2001-02.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

February 20, 2001

FOOD SERVICE AUDIT:  During a recent audit, Food Service personnel excelled in all areas and received high praise from the audit staff.

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR SURVEY:  Students in grades 6-12, with parental permission, will be surveyed.  Survey results will help the school district determine what developmental assets students have or need to acquire.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STUDENT FEE INCREASE:  Student fee increases for school year 2001-02 were approved as presented.

POLICY REVISIONS:  Proposed policy revisions, second reading, were approved for the Curriculum Development and Curriculum Materials Adoption policies.

NEW BUSINESS:
TRAVEL REQUEST:  A request for students to participate in the Close Up Foundation study trip to the nation's capital the week of April 1, 2001, was approved.

ATTENDANCE ZONE RE-ORGANIZATION:  The school district is involved in developing a proposal to redistribute enrollment at East and North elementary schools.  Mrs. Donahue reported on the progress of this process.

PLANT FACILITY/FEDERAL FOREST PROJECTS:  Approval was granted for the school district to seek bids on three projects this summer.

SCHOOL LUNCH:  Price increases were approved for the School Lunch program beginning with the 2001-02 school year.  

SENIOR CELEBRATION:  The Senior Celebration Committee received approval to hold the graduation party at Hacker Middle School.

OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS:  Four students received approval to attend Mountain Home schools for the 2001-01 school year.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

January 16, 2001

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT:  Mr. English was successful in his efforts in writing a grant through the Idaho Community Foundation.  Stephensen Middle School was awarded funds to be used to initiate activities for students.  Students will have release time one afternoon per month to participate in clubs or activities.

NEW BUSINESS
TRAVEL REQUEST:  Approval was granted for students from Stephensen Middle School to travel to Reno, Nevada, the first week of march to participate in the great Western States Basketball Championships.

PROPOSED STUDENT FEE INCREASE:  The Board approved proceeding with the student fee approval process.

TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mrs. Corlett-Trueba's travel request was approved.  She will travel with a number of students to Madrid, Spain in June.

AS400 UPGRADE:  Equipment and software upgrades were approved for the AS400.

POLICY DELETIONS AND REVISIONS:  Two policies, Credit by Examination and Regulations on School Attendance for Secondary Schools, were deleted.  The Board approved the first reading of two policy revisions, Curriculum Development and Curriculum Materials Adoption.

ITBS/TAP TEST RESULTS:  Mr. McMurtrey reported that the District's ITBS/TAP test results followed a similar pattern as in past years.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE:  The Board approved December 15, 2000, as an emergency closure day for the schools in the City of Mountain Home due to a power outage.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

December 19, 2000

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STEPHENSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS:  Following meetings with SMS staff and administration, Dr. LeFevre recommended the following: 1) reduce certified staff up to four positions; 2) retain the administrator for at least one more year; 3) reduce classified staff by one position; 4) retain the school lunch program; 5) and work with Mr. Johnson and Mr. McMurtrey to outline the parameters to achieve the reduction in staff.  The recommendation received approval.

JROTC:  The Board approved the adoption of a JROTC program housed at the high school, effective in the fall of 2002, on a trial basis for three years.

PROPOSED AMENDED 2000-01 BUDGET:  The proposed amended 2000-02 budget received approval as presented at the hearing prior to the regular Board meeting.

DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS POLICY- Third and Final Reading:  Following Mr. Elliott's recommendation, the Board approved the third and final reading.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

November 21, 2000

STAFFING:  Dr. LeFevre met with the administrator and staff of SMS to discuss options for re-organizing the school next year.  He will meet with the staff again in December.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS POLICY:  Second Reading:  The Board approved the second reading.  

JROTC:  Mr.  McMurtrey presented the results of a parent interest survey.  Following a discussion of the merits of the JROTC program, the issue was tabled until the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
PLANT FACILITY LEVY:  It was the consensus of the Board to set May 15, 2001, for a Plant Facility Levy election.  Renovations already planned at the high school will continue.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:  The Educational Program for 2000-01 was approved.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN:  The Board accepted the report, and the EMP received approval.  The Board also tentatively approved an early dismissal for staff training purposes.

TRAVEL REQUEST:  Trip to Western College was approved.

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES REQUESTED:  The consensus of the trustees was to deny use of school facilities to the Calvary Chapel Fellowship beyond November 26, 2000.

ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY:  Mr. Jeff Johnson's proposal to raise the minimum GPA to 2.0 for students to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities was approved as amended.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

October 24, 2000

NAFIS CONFERENCE:  Trustees Gingerich, House, and Gridley, along with Dr. LeFevre and Mr. Ogborn, attended the fall NAFIS conference in Washington, D.C. and also visited the Idaho congressional delegation to encourage the legislators to continue to support Impact Aide.

2000 ISBA RESOLUTIONS:  The trustees did not comment on the resolutions

RICHARD MCKENNA HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO:  Three students produced an 8-minute video viewed by the trustees.  Mr. Slade's request to air the video on Channel 8 was approved.

ENROLLMENT:  Enrollment district-wide was down 89 students compared to this date last year.  Base enrollment was down 190 students, while town enrollment was up 88 students.  These numbers reflect the 80 students transferred from SMS to MHJH at the beginning of the 2000-01 school year.  The school district responded to decreased enrollment by trimming staff and through staff transfers.  The decline in Base enrollment will translate into reduced Impact Aid funding.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ROTC:  Since Mountain Home is first on the list for implementing a junior ROTC program, Mr. McMurtrey conducted a student interest survey in grades 8-11.  He presented the survey findings along with program costs and facility requirements.  Mr. McMurtrey was asked to survey parents and report the results to the Board.  In the meantime, he received permission to continue fact-finding.

NEW BUSINESS:
DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS POLICY:  The first reading of the Dispensing of Medications policy was approved.

TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mr. Ellis received permission to travel with the high school band to Anaheim, California, to attend the Heritage Festival during spring break 2001.  To help defray travel costs, Mr. Ellis also received permission to hold fundraisers.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.   Minutes of each Board  meeting
 are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

September 19, 2000

SPACE CAMP:  Ms. Betty Burke attended the International Space Camp 2000 in Huntsville, Alabama, and returned with an abundance of resources to share.

ENROLLMENT: Dr. LeFevre reported that enrollment was down 116 students which necessitated moving several teachers to adjust student/teacher ratio.  The school district will once again study attendance zones next spring for any adjustments that may be needed.  

READING CONFERENCE:  Dr. LeFevre invited the trustees to join Dr. Marilyn Howard on October 30 for "Dinner and a Book" during the Working Together to Implement the Idaho Reading Initiative conference.

IRI:  Mr. McMurtrey reported that September test results clearly indicated that a major strength of the Extended Year Program was that students did not loose vital reading skills over the summer months.  

HIGH SCHOOL BLEACHERS:  A state industrial safety inspector inspected the bleachers and issued a report listing corrective options.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BASE PRIMARY SCHOOL STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:  An engineering firm analyzed the cracks in the clerestory windows of the gym and issued a report recommending that the school district begin a process to repair the problem.  The Board authorized the engineering firm to proceed with the plan for solving the structural problem.  But stressed that the building was perfectly safe.

NEW BUSINESS:
ANNUAL AUDIT: Following completion of the annual audit, Ms. Young, Miracle Associates CHTD, issued an unqualified opinion, but offered several recommendations during her remarks.  Approved.

NEGOTIATIONS: Representatives of M.H.E.A. requested that the unresolved negotiation issues be submitted to mediation.  Approved.  District's offer: 3% on base, pay 8% increase in health insurance premiums and steps and grade.  This totals 5.7% new money towards certified salaries and benefits.  M.H.E.A.'s position: 8% on base, District pays increase in health insurance premiums and steps and grade.  This totals 10.8% new money towards certified salaries and benefits.

TRAVEL REQUESTS:  Travel requests presented by Ms. Dianna Hooley (Debate Team, Mr. Doug Root (Cross Country) and Mr. Andrew Laca (Ag Science) were approved.

SAFETY BUSING:  Board approved Mr. Johnson's request for four safety bus routes.

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board

August 15, 2000

DISTRICT SURVEY:  Dr. LeFevre reported on the results of the second public opinion survey, a direct follow-up to the first survey conducted in 1995.  Ward Smith & Company, Seattle, once again conducted the survey, tabulated and summarized the findings.  Most of the survey questions were the same as in 1995 with a few minor changes or additions.  Respondents were once again invited to add comments regarding any area of interest.  Dr. LeFevre touched upon some of the highlights of the findings, noting that survey results will be used in a variety of ways during the next several years.

ATLANTA SCHOOL:  Following his visit to the community of Atlanta, Dr. Lefevre recommended that Atlanta School be closed with the following stipulations: a) the building be available for community use and tutoring purposes; b) the school district will provide materials for students; c) tutorial services will be provided by a volunteer; d) a caretaker will be provided by the school district.  The Board concurred with the recommendation.

DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS POLICY:  The committee, established to develop a medications policy, is currently soliciting input from patrons and staff.

NEW BUSINESS:
EMERGENCY LEVY:  The Board granted Chairman Alexander the authority to invoke an Emergency Levy by the second Monday in September, if needed.

SAFETY BUSING:  A parental request for safety busing was denied.

OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS:  Three applications were approved.

IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION:  Two requests were approved.
       

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

January 18, 2000

NEW BUSINESS
TRIP REQUEST:  Mr. English's request to take two basketball teams form Stephensen Middle School to the Great Western States Basketball Tournament in Reno, Nevada, February 18 to February 20, 2000, was approved.  

PLANT FACILITY ELECTION:  The Board called for a plant facility election the third Tuesday in May in the amount of $750,000 per year for five years.  The overall school district levy rate would be approximately $5.94 per $1,000 of assess value.

TIGER FIELD PRESS BOX PROJECT:  A committee comprised of the MHHS Booster Club, Mr. Beck, Mr. Urquidi, and Mr. Weygent was established for the purpose of exploring options for securing private funding for the construction of a press box at Tiger Field.  The committee was granted permission to proceed with the Tiger Field press box building project.

PROPOSED INCREASED IN STUDENT FEES:  The consensus of the trustees was favorable to the recommendation to increase certain student fees for SY2000-01.  Clerk Schonberger was directed to schedule a hearing on February 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public input from interested patrons.
  

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

November 16, 1999

NEW BUSINESS 
TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mr. Olmstead's request to travel to Anaheim, California, with the choir to participate in the Heritage Festival from April 27-30, 2000, was approved.

TRAVEL REQUEST:  Mr. Clark's request to travel to Dillon, Montana, on December 1-4, 1999, with advanced art students to attend a glassblowing class was approved.  

CURRICULUM GUIDE:  The Board approved the Music Course of Study Guide K-12.

SUMMER (2000) PLANT FACILITY PROJECTS:  Dr. LeFevre reviewed a list of possible plant facility projects for the summer of 2000, indicating that a prioritized list would be formalized for presentation to the Board.   During the ensuing discussion, the consensus of the trustees was to place a plant facility approval question on the ballot next May.

RESOLUTION 00-3:  The Board approved Mr. McMurtrey's recommendation to approve Resolution 00-3 as confirmation of the District's commitment to excellence in education.  The resolution will be included in the L21C grant submitted to the J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation.
   

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

October 25, 1999

NEW BUSINESS:
TECHNOLOGY GRANT:  Mr. Slade presented to the Board a three-year technology plan developed by the Technology Department.  Following Board approval, the District will be eligible to receive technology funding not only from the State Department, but also the J. A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation.  Approved.
LEARNING FOR THE 21st CENTURY:   The four goals presented by Jan Saindon and James Gilbert were approved, allowing the committee to move to the grant writing step.

ANNUAL REPORT:  The Annual Report presented by Mr. Johnson was approved.

REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOLS:  The Board approved Mr. Johnson's proposal to establish an ad hoc committee for the purpose of identifying options for school re-organization, developing a plan and presenting it to the trustees.

MASTER CONTRACT:  The Board approved the negotiated changes ratified by the membership of the M.H.E.A.
   

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.

September 21, 1999

NEW BUSINESS:
ANNUAL AUDIT:  Ms Young, Miracle & Associates, chartered, presented the annual audit without qualification, although she did offer several observations and suggestions.  Approved.

SAFETY BUSING:   The four safety bus routes, identical to last year's routes, were presented by Mr. Johnson and received approval.

IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION:  The Board approved a request for reimbursement for travel costs from a student living in Pine and attending school in Fairfield.  

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM/CURRICULUM GUIDE:  The Educational Program and the Physical Education Course of Study K-12 Curriculum Guide presented by Mr. McMurtrey were approved as presented.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES:  Mr. Lamb believed that is was in the best interest of students for the District to establish a working partnership with the Department of Health and Welfare by participating in the Community Resources for Families program.  Accepting this grant would allow the District to hire a social worker in the elementary schools, with funding secure through 2002.  Approved.

IDAHO SPECIAL EDUCATION MANUAL:  The Board approved Mr. Lamb's request to approve the state developed Idaho Special Education Manual, excluding the supplemental appendix, and to adopt the state's definition of developmentally delayed.

IHSAA MEETING:  Trustee Belt and Dr. LeFevre traveled to Lewiston to attend the IHSAA meeting and reported on the successful conclusion of several issues Dr. LeFevre and the SIC have been promoting.
  

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board

August 17, 1999

NEW BUSINESS:
ENROLLMENT:  Enrollment figures indicated that the re-zoning plan approved last spring for the town elementary attendance zones appear to be successful in equalizing elementary school enrollment. Enrollment will be monitored closely for any staff adjustments.  The Board granted Chairman Alexander authority to invoke an Emergency Levy should the need arise.
   

This is an informal report of the meeting of the Board of Trustees.  Minutes of each Board meeting
  are available in the office of each building, or in the office of the Clerk of the Board.