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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_03_09 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING 6PM (Wednesday, March 9, 2022) Generated by Jessica Means Board Members present: Administration Present: Elizabeth Cogliati, Trustee Dr. Jim Shank, Superintendent Hillary Radcliffe, Vice Chair Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education Lara Hill, Chair Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education Larry Wilson, Treasurer Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance Paul Haacke, Clerk Heather Wade, Director of Human Resources Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communication IFEA Present: Jessica Means, Deputy Clerk, Recording Julie Nawrocki, President Tito Paredes, Director of Technology EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:30 pm Vice Chairman Hill called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (b) Personnel and Student. Trustee Wilson provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Elizabeth Cogliati – aye Paul Haacke – aye Lara Hill – aye Hillary Radcliffe – aye Larry Wilson – aye Superintendent Dr. Jim Shank and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters regarding Employee 2021-2022 J. Executive Session concluded at 5:58 PM. Board Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairwoman Hill. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Josh Newell. ADOPT AGENDA Chairman Hill requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to adopt the agenda, second by Trustee Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried, Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Compass Academy - Student Representative Ben Orr reports that Compass Academy has just finished their student lead production of A Midsummer's Night, which had a wonderful turn out and alumni stated it was one of the best performances put on at Compass. He explains that Capstone is the new integrated senior project system and it is preparing for their presentation in April, possibly on the 14th. Compass Flicks, which is the integrated History class, is working on film based on decades from 1960 to 2010. The films will go live next week with their film festival and also be presented with Compass Film festival. The Compass Film festival is wrapping up tonight and the winner will be presented on Friday. He then states the yearly project, Fed-ex, is coming up at the end of this month on the 30th and 31st, they are making sure to follow district guidelines and feedback that Board has given. No questions are asked of the Board. Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Paige Stembridge states last week Student Government attended State Conference in Boise and learned a lot of good things and brought home a lot of great ideas. They are also working on going to all the Elementary schools to play dodgeball and give donuts out to the class that gave the most cans to Souper Bowl. She adds how proud they are of several students who have advanced to the final stages of Mayor Scholarship Competition. Upcoming activities include the Talent Show at Taylorview tomorrow night at 7 pm. They are also planning Mr. IFHS that will be in late April. No questions are asked of the Board. Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Derrick Hirschi states 7 accomplishments at Emerson. 1- Student participation is high overall this block in classes and extra curricular activities. 2- Emerson started a sewing club, D&D, and Book Club. 3- Fourth period classes have earned students 40 credits in two blocks, which was the initial goal over this year. 5- Emerson has hosted another successful blood drive, donating 23 pints of blood. 6- 99% of students are following the dress code with continual improvements. 7- He states his campaign to sell parking spots for next year by having good grades, participation in class, or using Emerson Dollars. No questions are asked of the Board. B. Celebrations Celebrating A.H Bush Staff Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education introduces Principal of A.H. Bush Elementary, Becky Harmon. Principal Harmon celebrates the staff at A.H Bush for all their hard work. She reads quotes from parents at the school for all the work the teachers do. She reviews data growth at the school and thanks her staff. C. Superintendent's Reports Cooperative Strategies reviews their presentation. PowerPoint is attached in board agenda. D. High Reliability School's Report Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education introduces Principal of Theresa Bunker Elementary, Mark Morgan to present his HRS school report. Principal Morgan presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education then introduces Principal Josh Newell from Skyline High School. Principal Newell presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education introduces Principal of the D91 Online Academy, Brooke Stosich to present his HRS school report. Principal Stosich presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. E. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided. F. IFEA Report -Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in board agenda. G. PE Credit Report Dan Keck, Supt. Secondary Education presents information in regards to the PE Credit in high school. He states that he called several districts, that are in comparison to our district's size, to see what they do with the PE credit in their secondary schools. He states that some schools do provide one credit for participation in varsity sports and others provide more. The Board discusses when the PE credit class is given in the other districts. Trustee Haacke speaks about the PE Varsity credit being offered in years past in District 91. He states the credit offering as well as the class period for Varsity athletes never came back per the Board voting against having it years ago. Dan states that he was given information from Counselor Nick Kimmett in regard to the downfall of offering a last hour athletic class. Superintendent Shank states the Board will need to provide a consensus on which direction they would like to go with the PE credit offering. Trustee Haacke asks that we have this topic as a discussion item at the April Board meeting. Superintendent Shank ask Dan to get Secondary Principal input. H. Other Items Review of Monthly Budget Report Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance states a report will be given at the next board work session. National School Board Association Conference, San Diego, CA April 2-4, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes February 9, 2022, Board Business Meeting Celebrating a new teacher, Camron Sego at Eagle Rock Middle School Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education then introduces Eagle Rock Middle School Principal Ethan Wilford and Assistant Principal, Fran Teske. Principal Wilford recognizes a new science teacher to ERMS and celebrates Mr. Sego. Mr. Sego took on the Ski Club and organized the whole program with 68 students participating. Principal Wilford states how thankful they were that Mr. Sego took this responsibility on and did a great job with all of it. Celebrating volunteers at Taylor View Middle School Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education then introduces Taylor View Middle School Assistant Principal, Stacey Barrett. Principal Barrett celebrates these bilingual volunteers who come in before school, everyday of the week, to work with their bilingual students with all of the school work. Jay Harris, Rose Myers, Faye Orme, Daniel Johnson, and Sheralee Moore 5th Grade Patriotic Program March 16th, 7 PM at Skyline High School ISBA has dropped the SAT Graduation Requirement for School Year 2021-2022. February 23, 2022, Board Work Session B. Review of Payment of Claims February 2022 Bill List $6,157,085.85 C. Staff Actions Skyline High School - District Employees purchases tables from the Spanish Club. E. Student Travel Skyline High School, Utah State University, UT April 22-23, 2022 F. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairman Hill requested a motion to approve the Consent agenda 4A through 4F. Moti on by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke PROPOSALS A. First Reading- Board Policy Revisions & Review Section 817.0 Employment Contracts- Adopted Section 407.3 School Bus Safety - Revised Section 407.4 Special Use of School Buses - Revised Superintendent Shank states that Section 817.0 Employment Contracts is a new policy and the difference in practice is asking the contracts to come back sooner within 10 days, he recommends approval. Trustee Cogliati asks about the statement of no animals on the bus in policy 407.3 and questions service animals. Superintendent Shank states that service animals are in service plans and are allowed on bus and this information is placed in another policy. The Board responds with no other questions and Superintendent Shank recommends second approval on these policy revisions. ACTION ITEMS A. Employee 2021-2022 J Superintendent recommends Employee 2021-2022 J be released from their contract as requested. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to release Employee 2021-2022 J from their contract. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke B. Emergency Closure for Dora Erickson Elementary on 2/28/2022 Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Dora Erickson Elementary last week, February 28, 2022. New Hires: Name Position Location Camille Gillette English Teacher Taylorview Middle School Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Resignations: Jennifer Pickett English Teacher Taylorview Middle School Dan Campbell Science Teacher Skyline High School Retirees: Transfers: Ellie McAffee From: Math Teacher From: Skyline High School To: Interim Assistant Principal From: Skyline High School D. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve of the Emergency Closure for Dora Erickson Elementary on February 28, 2022 due to the heating system failure. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke C. Trustee Zone Equalization 2021 Superintendent recommends approval the Trustee Zone Equalization 2021, as presented. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Trustee Zone Equalization 2021, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke D. Section 407.1 Establishing Bus Routes - Revised Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 407.1 Establishing Bus Routes, as presented. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 407.1 Establishing Bus Routes, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke E. Section 407.1.1 Location of Bus Stops/Routes - Revised Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 407.1.1 Location of Bus Stops/Routes, as presented. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 407.1.1 Location of Bus Stops/Routes, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke F. Section 408.0 Child Nutrition and Wellness - Revised Superintendent recommends appro val of Board Policy Section 408.0 Child Nutrition and Wellness, as presented. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 408.0 Child Nutrition and Wellness, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke G. Section 408.5 The Role of Food in Rewards, Activities, Concessions, and Parties- Revised Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 408.5 The Role of Food in Rewards, Activities, Concessions, and Parties, as presented. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 408.5 The Role of Food in Rewards, Activities, Concessions, and Parties, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke H. New CTE Course Proposal 2022-2023 Superintendent recommends approval of the New CTE Course Proposal 2022-2023, as presented. Trustee Radcliffe makes a motion to approve of the New CTE Course Proposal 2022-2023, as presented. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke I. School Calendar Update Superintendent states the recommendation is to approve the dates to accommodate ISAT testing and SAT testing days. Trustee Haacke asks for clarification about approving the late start Friday when the approval was made at an earlier board meeting to approve the calendars. He states that there was not an approval for late start Friday to continue and that last year it was stated that we would revaluate late start Friday by talking to teachers, students, and parents. He then asks if we can make a motion to just approve the dates and not include the late start Friday. Superintendent Shank states he was unaware that this was an item that needed to come back to the board. His recommendation is that we exclude that tonight if that is the will of the Board and move forward with just the ISAT/SAT dates. Trustee Radcliffe asks for clarification if we approved the late start Friday for a year or if the decision was made to come back to assess if there were issues and change if needed. Trustee Haacke states he does not recall the detail. Executive Assistant, Jessica Means states she will pull the Board minutes to see what was approved in the motion. Dan Keck states that we just need approve the ISAT and SAT dates for this year. Superintendent recommends approval for the School Calendar Update for 2021-2022 to reflect no school on April 13th for 9th and 12th graders due to ISAT testing for the 10th graders and SAT testing for the 11th graders. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve School Calendar Update for 2021-2022 to reflect no school on April 13th for ISAT/SAT testing, as presented. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke J. Reschedule Board Work Session for June Superintendent recommends approval for the rescheduling of the June Board Work Session, as presented. Trustee Radcliffe makes a motion to approve the rescheduling of the June Board Work Session from June 28th to June 21st, as presented. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke K. March 8, 2022 Supplemental Levy Election Canvass Results Chairwoman Hill states the results will be certified at the end of the week and we will approve the official results at the Board Work Session. She thanks the public for all the support. ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairman Hill requests for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke