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Home My WebLink About2023_05_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING 5:30 PM (Wednesday, May 10, 2023) Generated by Jessica Cushman Board Members present: Administration Present: Elizabeth Cogliati, Treasurer Dr. Jim Shank, Superintendent Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education Paul Haacke, Clerk Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kris Smith, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services IFEA Present:Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation Julie Nawrocki, President Legal Counsel: Aaron Tolson, Tolson and Wayment Freedom Law EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:32 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (a) Personnel. Trustee Wilson provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Elizabeth Cogliati – aye Hillary Radcliffe – aye Larry Wilson – aye Paul Haacke – aye Jeremy Westwood - not present to vote Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:26 PM. Business Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe. ADOPT AGENDA Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Westwood made a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Compass Academy - Student Representative Mia Brown provided an update on activities in school, which included Senior Capstone Expo, Spirit Week prior to exams, Earth Day celebration picking up trash, Signing Day for those going into college, Hope Week with activities around the school, currently elections are happening, and on Frida y there will be an awards assembly. She states next Friday is Senior check out with a Senior breakfast and Prom will also be next weekend. She then states graduation is on the 24th and that this will be her last meeting as the communications director. Skyline High School - Student Representative Ari Burgen, provided an update on activities in school, which included events for Teacher Appreciation week. She explains about the Survivor game they are having at the school for teachers to participate in for points and prizes. She then states they just finished elections for the next year. Ari also adds that this will be her last meeting. Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Mimi Smith provided an update on activities in school, which included annual talent show with the winner being Brock Peterson, who has won for the last two years. She also states they finished elections and the Student Body President will be Christopher Hatch with many other amazing student body representatives. She states they are planning a summer retreat and Seniors have been working on events like Senior Sob and Senior Sunset. She adds that they planning decorations for at 4th of July parade float and talks about the Crusade against Cancer Fun Run. B. Celebrations Superintendent Shank introduced Stacey Barrett, Professional Development Coordinator, to present the celebration of PaCt (Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher) Scholarship winners. She states these winners will receiv e a full ride scholarship to Idaho State University's education program to get their teaching credential. The winners are Lori Johnson, Ericka Brighton, Nicole Killpack, Sharon Byron, Janette Duarte, Anne Taggert, Melissa Shaw, Kathy Allison, and Tia Vargas who are all current paraprofessionals in District 91. Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education introduces Principal Dr. Powell to celebrate IFHS Student Claire Yoo, as a Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist. Dr. Powell talks about this award being based on accomplishments which include academic, artistic, leadership, strong character, and involvement in school and community. He states that Claire had been nominated as a semi-finalist, but they had just found out she has been named a Presidential Scholars Progr am Finalist. Claire tells the Board she has plans to attend Harvard University and has interest in going into Pre-med to be a surgeon. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Shank presented the D91 graduation report, which is attached to the board agenda. D. Finance Update Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance provides a finance update to the board, information given is attached to the board agenda. Trustee Haacke asks for clarification on ADA funding and enrollment. Angela explains the funding on students in classrooms. E. Student Services Report Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services, presented a Student Services report, which is attached to the board agenda. F. Patron Input -written comments, if provided, are attached. Patron Lisa Keller discussed consent agenda items specifically, the board minutes and her patron input at a previous meeting. G. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Board Business Meeting April 12, 2023 Special Board Meeting April 21, 2023 Board Work Session April 25, 2023 Special Board Meeting April 26, 2023 B. Review of Payment of Claims April 2023 Bill List $5,350,790.12 C. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location Lisa Keegan Social Studies Taylorview Middle School Danielle Clarke English Emerson HS Odalis Lavariega 4 Grade Hawthorne Elementary Lorraine Roach 1 Grade Longfellow Elementary Lacey Wirkus 2 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Deana Graham 1 Grade Westside Elementary Michele Timm 4 Grade Hawthorne Elementary Kylee Gardner 4 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Anna Kimbro 6 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary Christopher Glascock Business/Yearbook IFHS Bridger Taylor 8 Grade English Eagle Rock Middle School Holly Holm DACC Eagle Rock Middle School Nicholas Perrenoud 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Carolee Ralston 3 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary DaquiRee Moore 4 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary Bonnie Walker 1 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Darian Allen Kindergarten Hawthorne Elementary Warren Collins Math Taylorview Middle School Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location th st nd st th th th th th rd th st Resignations: Name Position Location Katie Zellner 4 Grade Hawthorne Elementary Challis Parke 4 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Ellen Peterson 2 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Cheryl Shaﬀer 1 Grade Bush Elementary Leigh DeHart 2 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Sarah Reynolds 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Retirees: Name Position Location Barbara Croft English Eagle Rock Middle School Transfers: Cami Dixon To: Dean of Students From: Skyline High School From: 8 Grade English From: Eagle Rock Middle School Matthew Houser To: Dean of Students From: Idaho Falls High School From: Science From: Idaho Falls High School Allison Tolman To: 7 Grade English From: Eagle Rock Middle School From: 7 Grade Reading From: Eagle Rock Middle School Deja Witte To: Language Arts Intervention From: Eagle Rock Middle School From: Resource Room From: Eagle Rock Middle School Jessica Southwick To: Family Consumer Science From: Eagle Rock Middle School From: Education Assistant From: CTE Christina Giannini To: 1 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary From: 3 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary Becky Heiner To: 2 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary From: 3 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary Katie GoﬀTo: 2 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary From: 3 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary Hal Tobin To: 3 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary From: 1 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary Taylor Berent To: 1 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary From: Kindergarten From: Theresa Bunker Elementary Jennifer Barnes To: 1 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary From: Kindergarten From: Theresa Bunker Elementary Kari Augustus To: 3 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary From: 5 Grade From: Westside Elementary Morgan Hammon To: 4 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary From: 5 / 6 Grade Combo From: Dora Erickson Elementary Carissa Graham To: Kindergarten From: Dora Erickson Elementary From: 1 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary Mary Cornstock To: 1 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary From: 5 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary Frances Connor To: 5 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary From: Assistant Principal From: Eagle Rock Middle School Shanan Cutler To: 1 Grade From: Fox Hollow Elementary From: 3 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary Marlorie McAfee To: 4 Grade From: Westside Elementary From: 4 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary Alexis Haﬂa To: 3 Grade From: Westside Elementary th th nd st nd th th th th st rd nd rd nd rd rd st st st rd th th th th st st th th st rd th th rd From: Kindergarten From: Westside Elementary Bailey Reed To: 5 Grade From: Westside Elementary From: 6 Grade From: Westside Elementary Tes Fields To: Assistant Principal From: Longfellow Elementary From: Assistant Principal From: Ethel Boyes Elementary Lana Doherty To: Assistant Principal From: Ethel Boyes Elementary From: Assistant Principal From: Bush Elementary Ethan Wilford To: Assistant Principal From: Bush Elementary From: Principal From: Eagle Rock Middle School To: From: From:From: D. Student Travel Idaho Falls High School Debate Team, Phoenix, AZ, June 10-18, 2023 F. Surplus Property Taylorview Middle School to donate, discard, or sell old lunch tables. Transportation to sell old and unused vehicle. G. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Taylorview Middle School - District Employee to purchase old surplus lunch tables. Compass Academy - District Employee company fundraiser. H. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Haacke made a motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood ACTION ITEMS A. D91/Bingham Memorial Athletic Training Agreement Superintendent recommends approval for the D91/Bingham Memorial Athletic Training Agreement. Trustee Westwood asks about volunteers helping at events when the trainer is not in attendance. The Board discusses the agreement and ha ving other entities offer their services also. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to table the motion 5A until the June Business meeting. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood B. World Language Curriculum Adoption Superintendent recommends approval for the World Language Curriculum Adoption. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the World Language Curriculum Adoption. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood C. K-6 ELA Curriculum Adoption Kris Smith, Director of Curriculum provides an update on the feedback, which includes that there were 24 parent volunteers with great feedback. Also he states there were about 6 teacher concerns with the text complexit y and curriculum did research and followed up with those teachers. He states that overall the Committee was in agreeance to approving this curriculum. Superintendent recommends approval for the K-6 ELA Curriculum Adoption. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the K-6 ELA Curriculum Adoption. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood D. Employee 2022-2023 I Superintendent recommends approval for the leave of absence for Employee 2022-2023 I. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the leave of absence for Employee 2022-2023 I. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood th th E. Matching Funds Edgemont Elementary - Outdoor Learning Center $30,000.00 Westside Elementary - Indoor Recess Carts $7499.14 E. Social Media Mass Action Lawsuit Superintendent recommends approval to join the Social Media Mass Action Lawsuit and explains that Anderson, Julian, and Hull has sent this information to us to participate in the mass action la wsuit. Trustee Wilson makes a motion: Whereas the Board recognizes that juvenile’s access and use of social media is a national and local problem which is alleged to have contributed to the mental health crisis, including students of the District, which likewise impacts the operation of the District; and whereas multi-district litigation is pending against multiple social media companies, in Federal Court; and whereas the Board, having considered the inclusion of the District in this multi-district litigation and having found it to be in the best interest of the District and its students, I hereby move that the Board take all necessary steps to join this lawsuit as a Plaintiff and hereby authorize and direct the Board’s Chairman and/or the Superintendent to execute all necessary documents to that end. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood