HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_02_21 Board MinutesBoard Members present: Administration Present:
Elizabeth Cogliati, Treasurer Dr. Jim Shank, Superintendent
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance
Paul Haacke, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communication
Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation
IFEA Present:
Julie Nawrocki, President
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91
BOARD WORK SESSION 3 PM (Tuesday, February 21, 2023)
Generated by Jessica Cushman
Work Session called to order at 3:00 PM by Chairwoman Hillary Radcliffe.
AMEND AND ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to amend the agenda. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to amend the agenda to
remove 2A Board Norms and Focus and 3B High School Safety Access Control.
Motion made by Trustee Cogliati and second by Trustee Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati,
Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke
WORK SESSION
A. Board Norms and Focus Amended agenda to remove this discussion item.
B. D91/D93 Annexation
Superintendent Shank states the District needs to develop a statement that will go up to the State Department of Education
and State Board with the information from the Board of Trustees, whether or not they are in favor or oppose the annexation.
The Board discusses the D91/D93 Annexation which include the families needs, taxable land, and the loss of students.
Superintendent Shank shares steps to the annexation process with the Board. The Board states that it is unanimous that they
oppose to support the annexation with the exception of Trustee Wilson. Trustee Wilson states he would recuse himself due to
his relationship with the parties requesting the annexation.
C. Supplemental Plant Facilities Funds Levy
Superintendent Shank discusses the information given by Hawley Troxell and Bateman Hall on building a new elementary
school. He states he has invited Bateman-Hall, if the Board has any questions. Superintendent Shank discusses the use of the
current elementary plan with modifications that are needed, due to design issues with the four elementary schools built with
these plans. The Board discusses elementary plans and budget with Bateman-Hall representativ es, Mike Clements and Doil
Clements. Superintendent Shank shares a preliminary Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and explains going out to bid. Mike
states there are utilities out at the property that would be used for the building on a new elementary school south of town.
The Board then discusses the impact fees covered by the city for the added roadways, if needed, in that area. The Board
continues to discuss the budget and plans with Bateman-Hall and Director of Finance, Angela Pendlebury.
Superintendent Shank asks the Board what the Board's disposition is to move to the SPFF levy or bond. The Board discusses
this and how to move forward. Superintendent Shank asks to have this as an action item for the Board Business Meeting in
March. Chairwoman Radcliffe request that we move the Board Business meeting back in hopes to see the March election
results before deciding how to move forward. The Board discusses moving the Board Business Meeting to March 16th and
there is a reminder that the Board Work Session is March 28th.
D. Zone 3 Vacancy Interviews 4:00 PM
The Board interviews Zone 3 Vacancy applicants. Applicants interviewed were Brooke Jackson, Katherine Smith, Ryan Hansen,
Jeremy Westwood, and Kevin Byrne. The Board discusses their individual top applicants. No final decision is made to appoint
an applicant to the Zone 3 Vacancy and a Special Board Meeting for February 23 at noon is requested to have further
discussion.
ACTION
A. Declaration of Appointed Trustee Zone 3 Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to table this action item. Trustee
Cogliati made a motion to table the action item 3A. Declaration of Appointed Trustee Zone 3.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke
B. High School Safety Access Control Amended agenda to remove this action item.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:24
PM
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke