AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 23, 2007

The board may meet in an executive session at 5:30 p.m.  Immediately following, the board may recess and reconvene in an open work session, same location; regular session will commence at 7:00 p.m.

 

I.				CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.				EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:30 p.m.  In accordance with § 67-2345, Idaho Code, the board may elect to hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, discuss legal matters, discuss negotiations, assign employee probations, and to consider property acquisitions, transfers or sales.
III.				WORK SESSION
				A.  Board Committee Updates
				B.  Superintendent's Report
IV.				REGULAR SESSION
	A.			Consent Agenda items recommended for approval:
		1.		Payment of bills to date
		2.		Minutes of the:
				a.  September 25, 2007 regular board meeting
				b.  October 2, 2007 special board meeting
		3.		Building Student Activity Reports
		4.		Employment Recommendations
		5.		Summary of Leave Requests
		6.		Non-resident student enrollment requests for the 2007-2008 school year
		7.		Contracted special education services with:
				a.  Brent Bowman, audiologist, July 21, 2007 - June 29, 2008
				b.  Judith R. Hall, consultant, July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
				c.  Claire Radice, physical therapits, August 24, 2007 - June 4, 2008
				d.  Sandra Reed, direct instruction coach, July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
				e.  Jeanette Runnings, occupational therapist, August 24, 2007 - June 4, 2008
		8.		Recommendation for Bryan Hess to receive a Provisional Certificate to teach earth science and biology at Eagle Academy
		9.		Request for the district to declare a "critical need" in the hiring of Speech Language Therapists
		10.		Student tour requests (approval required in accordance with Policy 503.7, Student Tours, Excursions and Overnight Trips)
		11.		Improvement to district facilities:
				a.  Eagle Middle School cafeteria, school logo, labor provided by Eagle Middle art student
				b.  Pathways Middle School, outdoor stage, a student will provide labor and supplies as part of his Eagle Scout project
		12.		Bid results for the construction of Sienna K8 Magnet School (results available at board meeting)
		13.		Change Order No. 7, Galileo K8 Magnet, to various contractors in the amount of $2,840
		14.		Disposal of district equipment
		15.		Recommendation for student expulsion
	B.			DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
		1.		North Star Charter School 2006-2007 annual review - Phyllis Smith
		2.		REVISED Policies - Dr. Bruce Gestrin
				a.  401.13, Addendum to Transfer Policy (SECOND READING)
				b.  502.60, Interviews and Administrative Searches (FIRST READING)
				b.  602.90, Idaho Digital Learning Academy Classes (SECOND READING)
		3.		Personnel
V.				ADJOURNMENT

JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 - BOARD MEETING PROCEDURES

The public is invited and encouraged to attend school board meetings. Requests to place an item on the agenda must be submitted to the superintendent at least four (4) working days prior to a scheduled board meeting. Patrons interested in placing an item on the agenda should meet with school or district officials prior to submitting a request. The board strongly encourages patrons to first communicate with a school or the district office before bringing items to the board level. All agenda items must be approved by the board chairman.