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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_03_16 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING 5:30 PM (Thursday, March 16, 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 (arrived @ 5:46)Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education Paul Haacke, Clerk Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kris Smith, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording IFEA Present:Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communication Jessica Donnelly, President Elect Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation Gail Rochelle, Director of Federal Programs Legal Counsel:Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services Aaron Tolson, Tolson and Wayment Freedom Law Business Meeting called to order at 5:32 PM, due to no quorum, b y Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe. ADOPT AGENDA Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke Abstain: Jeremy Westwood Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson New Board Trustee Zone 3 - Jeremy Westwood was sworn into office by taking the oath to office, reviewing and signing the code of ethics. REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Compass Academy- Student Representative Mia Brown provided an update on activities in school, which included the Project Expo which had a great turnout, the Sweethearts dance, and the blood drive which also had a big turnout. She then explained the annual Fedex Project happened and it lasts 24 hours with an end product. She stated there were lots of really great projects. She also stated they celebrated Pi day with a Lion's recess and pie for all the students. She stated after Spring Break they are having a Spirit week to prepare for testing. Skyline High School - Student Representative Ari Burgen provided an update on activities in school, which included the Hope Squad hosting a Spirit Week with activities everyday. She stated Regionals were last week and Caysie Warnberg won IASC Region 5 and 6 President for next year and is attending the Jostens National Leadership conference this summer. She added they won a gold medal for behavior and the spirit award for overall spirit and participation. She stated they put on a March Madness dance last week that had a good turnout and Student go vernment elections are coming up April 14th and 15th. She stated they had 8th grade tours and there will be an upcoming Ring ceremony for Football Champions with a silent Auction. Also on March 18th at the Elk's Lodge there will be a dance and silent auction to support the Jazz Band. Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Mimi Smith provided an update on activities in school, which included rewarding the winning classes for the Souper Bowl can food drive with Dodgeball and donuts. She states they taught a breakout session at the Regionals about Leadership and states this Trimester they have been focusing on leadership and how to become a more effective leader. She stated there will also be a spring sports assembly coming up and a combined talent show with Skyline High School. Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Daniel Rogers provided an update on activities in school, which included students obeying the dress code and the participation for the new block activities ha ve had success and students have been excited. He stated the Valentine's dance fell through because not enough students participated. He then stated it had been going well in school and no fights, arguing, or physical altercations. B. Celebrations Celebrating CTEC/IFHS Student, Grace Pontzer by Bev Hott, Principal at CTEC. Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education introduces Bev Hott, Principal at CTEC. Principal Hott introduces Grace Pontzer, EMT student and speaks about saving a life at her local gym. Grace explains that the National Heart Association has recognized her with news coverage with CNN and ABC. Here's a link to the story with our D91 student: https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2023/02/23/teenager-jumps-into- action-saves-man-having-heart-attack-at-local-gym/ Ethel Boyes Student celebrations with Principal Amanda Hall. Principal Hall invites Hunter, a third grader at Ethel Boyes and he shares why he likes Ethel Boyes and the teachers. She also invites Jonah, a Kindergartener at Ethel Boyes and he C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Shank presented the Supplemental levy elections results and thanks the community for their support. The results are attached to the board agenda. D. High Reliability Schools Report Chairwoman Hillary Radcliffe introduces Principal Mark Hunsaker and Vice Principal Jessie Prince of Dora Erickson Elementary to present their HRS report. Principal Hunsaker presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. Chairwoman Hillary Radcliffe introduces Principal Michael Keyes of Emerson Alternative High School to present his HRS report. Principal Keyes presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. E. Finance Update Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance states she is waiting for the budget to come through after it will go through the senate and be signed by the Governor. She reminds the Board that the budget hearing is set for June 14th and will certify to the county this month. Superintendent Shank asked about the $330 million that was promised to the district in the fall and where is that in the budget. Angela states the remaining line item is within the endowment funds and she has not seen an y other line item for those funds. She does not think they will address those funds this y ear. She states however they have increased funding for classified staff, the career ladder, and restored tech funding but took away tech staffing. She talks about items that are waiting for votes and bills that may pass or die. Angela explains that the funding for attendance is being changed for the upcoming school year and will go back to seat time, how long a student is being taught be a teacher. She states prior to the Covid pandemic, attendance was taken in each class to count for that seat time for the funding. During Covid, there was a temporary funding change which accounted for the number of students enrolled whether they attended classes or not, so if they were out for illness we were not penalized. She reiterated starting next school year, we will go back to the funding for seat time and will need to work on a plan to make sure attendance is accurate and monitoring it if there is a flu outbreak, due to that being an exception. F. Patron Input -written comments, if provided, are attached. Lisa Keller reports she is patron of District 91 and a spokesperson for the watchdog group D91 Taxpayers. She congratulates the Board on the passing of the Supplemental Levy. She discusses the bonds that have failed and states the D91 Taxpayers acknowledge the shift of demographics and the need for a new school in the south of town. She states she encourages the Board to review the bonds because the community will approve bonds when there is a need. She states she believes there is enough support for single items, like a new school in the south of town. She states that she believes they need to move forward with a design build bid for a new school in the south of town and continue to fix things at Idaho Falls High School and Skyline High School and move forward on making things better in our schools. G. IFEA Report - Jessica Donnelly, President Elect reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda. H. Superintendent Search Chairwoman Radcliffe starts the discussion on the options for the Superintendent search to move forward with. The first option presented was the ISBA Superintendent nationwide search and information was provided for this option, it is attached to the board agenda. Other options given were to have an internal search or appointment, internal interim, or external interim. The Board discusses the options available and the need to make a decision in a timely manner. I. Other Items COSSBA (Consortium of State School Board Association) National Conference March 31-April 2, 2023 Tampa, FL CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Board Business Meeting February 8, 2023 Special Board Meeting February 16, 2023 Board Work Session February 21, 2023 Special Board Meeting February 23, 2023 B. Review of Payment of Claims February 2023 Bill List $3,934,953.67 C. Staff Actions shares why he likes Ethel Boyes. Principal Hall shares the improvements with the winter I-ready scores, progress with English Language Learners and implementing a new coaching model for the upcoming school y ear, and she explains how they have started mixing grade levels to provide a different learning level. She also states that they have had amazing results with the all day kindergarten program, they have increased the PTO involvement, and their student council has started some great service projects and penny wars. She then stated that their Stepping Stones program, that supports students with Autism, has two students that spend the majority of their day in the general education classes with support and they are proud of their accomplishments. Lastly, she celebrates Vice Principal Tess Fields for organizing the 5th Grade Patriotic Program. New Hires: Name Position Location Sean Steo Health Eagle Rock Middle School Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Resignations: Name Position Location Chelsey Campbell Family Consumer Science Eagle Rock Middle School Shannon Aust 1 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Josefa Gallegos CAN CTE Julie Meldrum 2 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Allison Harmon 4 Grade Westside Elementary Shannon Taylor Language Arts Compass Academy Jessica Solomon English Compass Academy Marlee Doman 1 Grade Longfellow Elementary Margaret Drysdale Math Compass Academy Maleah King 4 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary Wendy Herron Birdwell 6 Grade Hawthorne Elementary Kristine Hansen Kindergarten Hawthorne Elementary Wendy Ragland Language Arts Eagle Rock Middle School Aubree Mecham Resource Room Ethel Boyes Elementary Chelsea Rhodes 1 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Andrea Womack 1 Grade Templeview Elementary Craig Anderson Resource Room IFHS/Online Elementary Sarah Kelley 2 Grade Linden Park Elementary Cierra Laresen 3 Grade Longfellow Elementary Kelsey Christensen 4 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary Courtney Evans Math Skyline High School Wesley Klingler Math Skyline High School Karly Holt 4 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary Heather Grossarth 3 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Chalyce Williams Math Interventionist Eagle Rock Middle School Retirees: Name Position Location Debra Green Art Teacher Eagle Rock Middle School Michelle Stratton 1 Grade Linden Park Elementary Theresa Rainsdon Resource Room Sunnyside Elementary Angela Lee 2 Grade Westside Elementary Caroline Walline Science Teacher Idaho Falls High School Mary Towler Math Compass Academy Honore Storms Social Studies Idaho Falls High School Darin Wetzel 5 Grade Westside Elementary Tamara Bailey 3 Grade Westside Elementary Teresa Weber 1 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary Daniel Keck Admin District Office James Shank Superintendent District Wide Jennifer Todd Choir Eagle Rock Middle School Transfers: Jessica Southwick To: Ind. Occ. Training/Ed Assistant From: CTE From: Family Con Science/ Ed Assistant From: CTE .142 FTE/ERMS .845 FTE Jayne Throckmorton From: ECSE From: Templeview Elementary To: Kindergarten From: Templeview Elementary Claire Lightheart From: Resource Room From: Longfellow Elementary To: Resource Room From: Sunnyside Elementary st nd th st th th st st nd rd th th rd st nd th rd st F. Student Travel Idaho Falls High School Scholastic Team, Arlington, VA, April 26-30, 2023 Skyline High School Volleyball, Logan, UT, July 10-13, 2023 Skyline High School Volleyball, Logan, UT, October 6-7, 2023 Skyline Cross Country, Marysville, WA, October 6-8, 2023 G. Early Graduation Student 2022-2023 D, Compass Academy H. Approval of Consent Agenda Trustee Haacke asks if we have exit interviews for employees that are leaving. Angela Pendlebury states that we do not currently do that. The Board discusses that this needs to be addressed for employee retention. Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education and Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education are tasked to address a survey moving forward for employees that are leaving that can provide useful information to help the District, to be presented in April at the Board Business Meeting. Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent agenda 3A through 3H. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to approve Consent Agenda 3A through 3H. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood ACTION ITEMS A. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Revisions and Review. Chairwoman Radcliffe asks for clarification on 2580 Use of Animals in Educational Programs, with current AG classes, and Professional Development dates on 2415 Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia. Kris Smith, Director of Curriculum and Professional Dev elopment, provided clarification on the professional development dates given by the state. Trustee Cogliati asked about the funding amount for 2435 Advanced Opportunities. Dan Keck, Assist. Supt. Secondary Education, stated those amounts are set b y the state and have been the same amount for many years. He states if the amount changes from the state, then it the policy would come back to the Board to review. Dan also states he will look into 2580 Use of Animals in Educational Progr ams. Trustee Cogliati also asks about 2570 Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings and needing clarification of aides and student teachers in the classroom being present for videos in the class. Superintendent Shank states aides and student teachers are co vered as teachers or instructors in the class. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the First Reading of Board Policies 2395 Idaho Digital Learning Academy Classes 2400 Special Education 2410 & 2410P Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 2415 Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia 2420 Parent and Family Engagement 2420P Parent and Family Engagement Guidelines 2425 Parental Rights 2430 Gifted and Talented Program 2435 Advanced Opportunities 2435F Advanced Opportunities Participation Form Rebekah Bell From: Resource Room From: Hawthorne Elementary To: Resource Room From: Ethel Boyes Elementary April Taylor From: 1 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary To: 1 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary Barb Rudd From: 8 Grade Math From: Eagle Rock Middle School To: Math Interventionist From: Eagle Rock Middle School Janelle Chaffin From: 7 Grade Reading From: Eagle Rock Middle School To: 7 Grade Science From: Eagle Rock Middle School Jared Andrus From: Social Studies From: Eagle Rock Middle School To: Social Studies From: Idaho Falls High School Bryn Eckman From: Science From: Eagle Rock Middle School To: Social Studies From: Eagle Rock Middle School st st th th th D. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Eagle Rock Middle School - District Employee provides merchandise and service to the Drama Department. E. Matching Funds Skyline High School - Auxiliary gym basketball hoops $25,755.00 Sunnyside Elementary - Playground Equipment $42,235.00 2440 Online Courses and Alternative Credit Options 2450 Contracted Student Services for Special Education 2500 Library Materials 2510 & 2510P Selection of Library Materials 2520 Selection, Adoption, Use, and Removal of Curricular Materials 2530 Learning Materials Review & Reconsideration 2530F Request for Review & Reconsideration of Learning Materials 2545 Technology Advisory Committee 2550 Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education 2560 Contests for Students 2570 Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings 2570F Parental Opt-Out/Consent Form Regarding Movies 2580 Use of Animals in Educational Programs 2580P District Procedure on Dissection of Animals 2580F Student Permission for Exposure to Animal(s) 2585 & 2585F Use of Therapy Dogs in the District 2600 Promotion/Retention 2605 Advancement Requirements (6 through 9) 2610 Advancement Requirements (9 through 12) 2620 Grading and Progress Reports 2625 Parent-Teacher Conferences 2630 Homework 2640 Mastery-Based Education 2700 & 2700P High School Graduation Requirements 2705 Military Compact Waiver 2710 High School Graduation Requirements—Specialty Diplomas 2710P Bi-Literacy Procedures 2720 Participation in Commencement Exercises 2800 Objectives Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood B. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies. Trustee Haacke asks about the 2320 Health Enhancement Education policy and requests additional language be added for clarification. The Board discusses the added language and policy 2320 is tabled for second reading. Policy 2320 Health Enhancement Education will be revised and added the second reading of policies in April. Trustee Cogliati make a motion to approve the Second and Final Reading of Board Policy Section 2000 Goals 2100 Curriculum Development and Assessment 2100P Curriculum Management Plan 2110 Lesson Plan 2120 Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests 2125 K-3 Reading Intervention 2130 Research Studies 2140 Student and Family Privacy Rights 2140F Student and Family Privacy Rights - Consent Form 2150 Copyright 2150P Copyright Compliance 2200 School Year, Calendar, and Instructional Hours 2210 School Closure 2210P1 Weather-Related School Closure 2210P2 Health Emergency Related School Closure 2215 Air Quality Restrictions on Outdoor Activities, Practice, and Competition 2230 Grade Organization 2300 Guidance and Counseling 2305 Nutrition Services 2310 Nutrition Education 2335 Digital Citizenship and Safety Education 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom 2345 Speakers in the Classroom and at School Functions 2350 Student Religious Activity at School 2355 Release Time 2360 Interscholastic Activities 2370 Homebound, Hospital, and Home Instruction 2375 Service Animals in Schools 2380 Head Start Program Coordination 2385 English Learners Program 2390 Education of Migratory Children Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood C. Supplemental Plant Facilities Plant Levy Election Ballot Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance, provided three options for possible ballot resolutions. Nick Miller, Eric Heringer, and Mike Clements provide further explanation and answer any questions for the SPFF election ballot. A summary of the calculations are provided, attached to the board agenda. The Board discusses which resolution they would lik e to move forward with. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the $3.3 million resolution to authorize the district's Supplemental Plant Facilities Plant Levy Election Ballot for May elections. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood D. Employee 2022-2023 H Superintendent recommends Employee 2022-2023 H be released from their contract, as requested. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2022-2023 H. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood E. Juul Lawsuit Settlement Superintendent recommends approval in the settlement of the Juul Lawsuit. He explains that the Juul Lawsuit is complete and to move forward with the settlement the Board needs to make the motion to finalize and proceed. Trustee Haacke makes a motion WHEREAS, the Board is a plaintiff in a pending multi-district litigation entitled In re JUUL Labs, Inc. (the “JUUL litigation”); and WHEREAS, the Board’s legal counsel in the JUUL Litigation has apprised the Board of a proposed partial settlement of the pending litigation, including the general terms and conditions of the proposed settlement; and WHEREAS, the Board’s legal counsel recommends the Board approve the proposed partial settlement, subject to final legal review and approval; and WHEREAS, the Board finds it is in the District’s interest to proceed with the proposed partial settlement of the JUUL Litigation against Juul Labs, Inc and its founders, directors and board members, while understanding that litigation remains ongoing against the additional Altria defendants and Philip Morris USA, Inc., in the pending litigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Idaho Falls School District 91 hereby approves the Settlement Agreement and will take all necessary steps to effectuate the Settlement Agreement. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes its legal counsel to consent to the proposed settlement on behalf of the Board and directs and grants authority to the School’s Superintendent to take all necessary actions, including signing of all necessary documentation, to perfect such settlement. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:49 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) (b) Personnel and Student. 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 - aye Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 9:04 PM. ACTION ITEMS A. Superintendent Search The Board discusses the options to move forward with the Superintendent search with ISBA and emailing information to all employees before Spring Break. The Board discusses hopefully having ISBA open the Superintendent Search by March 22nd and have it remain open until April 10th. Trustee Wilson welcomes any D91 employees that are qualified and interested to apply. Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve IFSD91 contracting with ISBA to start a Superintendent Search with Option 1: Marketing of Opening for $3750 for them to post the Superintendent position. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested adjourned meeting at 9:20 pm. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood