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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_11_16 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING 6 PM (Wednesday, November 16, 2022) Generated by Jessica Cushman 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 Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services Paul Haacke, Clerk Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communication IFEA Present:Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation Julie Nawrocki, President Jessica Donnelly, President Elect Legal Counsel: Aaron Tolson, Tolson and Wayment Freedom Law Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairwoman Hill. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Julie Nawrocki. ADOPT AGENDA Chairwoman Hill requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to adopt the agenda, second by Trustee Cogliati. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Aubrey Dennert talks about Student Government planning Mr. IFHS for Senior boys, a IFHS tradition. She explains that the students get judged on talent and fitness. A ubrey also talks about Fall Harvest and states it was well attended. She states the Student Government was fortunate to go to the Student Council State Conference in Boise. Skyline High School - Student Representatives, Student Body President and Vice President talk about the opportunity they had to go to the Student Council State Conference in Boise, as well. They stated it was fun and they were able to learn a lot. They then stated upcoming activities include planning to Deck the halls, which is where they decor ate the halls at the high school for the holidays. Also they are shopping for their Angel Tree, where they adopt a family that is need of Christmas gifts. Trustee Wilson adds that first time ever SHS Swim has gone to state and broken records. Compass Academy - Student Representative Mia Brown talks about their Halloween costume contest and explains that it went really well and was lots of fun. She talks about a monthly activity they do, gathering students in the cafeteria for a treat and or activity. She then talks about hosting a Winter Formal on December 3rd. B. Celebrations Idaho Falls High School celebrates band student, Josue Perez, for writing two grants in the amount of $28,000 to upgrade and purchase new drum equipment. Josue talks about how he worked to get the grants and his plans to join the Air Force Academy after high school. Principal Dr. Powell shows gratitude and appreciation for his hard work. Bush Elementary celebrates community partnerships that works with their staff to help with the food pantry, back pack programs, after-school program, and books for all students. United Way, Reach Community Church, YMCA, and many other partnerships help with all these things. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Shank reviews election results from precincts with the Board Members. The Board reviews and discusses election results. Superintendent Shank states that we can not do all the work alone and appreciates all the help for the bond work from staff and Board members. Trustee Haacke adds that it was a great Bond campaign and lots of hours put into the work done. The Board continues to pr aise everyone that helped and appreciates the hardwork. D. Finance Update Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance, has nothing to report at this time. Final Financial Audit Report is attached for review. E. High Reliability Schools Report Chairwoman Hill introduces Principal Wilford of Eagle Rock Middle School to present his HRS report first. Principal Wilford presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. Kelly Coughenour, Assist. Supt. Elementary Education introduces Principal Andrew of Longfellow Elementary. Principal Andrew presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. Chairwoman Hill then introduces Principal Dixon and Vice Principal Lange of Sunnyside Elementary. They present a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. F. School Safety Report Chairwoman Hill introduces Katie Francis, Safety and SEL Coordinator. Katie presents a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. G. Patron Input - written comments, if provided, are attached. Chris Swatsenbarg reports that she has grandchildren in the school district and states that she is disappointed in the election results. She pro vides ideas to the Board of possibilities to help with IFHS. H. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in board agenda. I. Boundary Changes Elementary Schools Superintendent Shank starts the discussion with the need to do boundary changes even prior to the bond failing. He states that he has been working with Kelly Coughenour and Ralph Frost on boundary changes information for possible changes. Kelly Coughenour shares enrollment numbers for the elementary schools. The Board discusses the next steps with the data set to move forward with boundary changes. Kelly and Superintendent Shank state this is just the beginning of data to review to start the process. The Board discusses enrollment numbers and how to mo ve forward with a process. Trustee Cogliati asks for next steps and a timeline. Superintendent Shank states we can provide some boundary proposals in the December Board meeting and then in January the Board would work through the process as the committees met to discuss. Trustee Wilson provides feedback from the last boundary change and how well it went, in hopes we can follow that process again. Kelly Coughenour adds that parent and district representatives were invited to participate in the last boundary change and we would do the same with new boundary changes. He states that it helped with the process to ha ve everyone involved. Chairwoman Hill asked how many elementary schools would be effected with the boundary change. The Board discusses the possibility that all elementary schools would be effected. The Board discusses if any changes need to be made to boundaries at secondary schools. Superintendent Shank states that the numbers in the secondary schools are balanced. Trustee Haacke asks about the possibility of year round school for elementary schools. Superintendent Shank replies for the next school y ear we can manage the elementary schools with a boundary change, for now. He then states we need to have the new boundary changes in place and made soon, so when new houses come up there is already a plan for where students will go to school. Superintendent Shank recommends that the Board will need to go to vote on the boundary changes in April to prepare for the next year. J. Split Session Staffing Superintendent Shank states it is an estimated cost of about 3.2 million in salaries, without benefits, to staff split session at IFHS. He then states not only needing teachers and staff at IFHS, but we would also need to employ other departments like technology for the second session. The Board discusses the importance of needing spilt session for next school y ear and how best to address the needs and safety. The Board discusses items that need addressed including levies, tightening the budget, hiring the amount of teachers needed, limit electives, seminary/release time, only providing core classes, and possibly requiring a certain amount of online classes. Trustee Wilson asks about how administration would work and if there would be an issue with families waivering to other neighboring districts. Superintendent Shank answers that administration would split up the time between the number of administrators and agrees that it is a possibility for families to waiver to another district. The Board continues to discuss split session possibilities. Superintendent Shank states staggering times for gr ade levels as a possibility to look into. Trustee Wilson asks if we could gather input and have patrons submit ideas online, in case there is something the Board has not thought of. The Board discusses input being emailed to them or having input filtered to them. The Board expresses the gratitude for the Bond work and discusses the work to continue to address the need for new schools. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes October 12, 2022 Board Business Meeting October 25, 2022 Board Work Session B. Review of Payment of Claims October 2022 Bill List $6,072,114.50 C. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location Heidi Van Mastright Counselor Taylorview Middle School Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Lisa Keegan Social Studies – Alt. Authorization Taylorview Middle School Resignations: Retirees: Lori Stephenson 4 Grade Templeview Elementary Transfers: To: From: From: From Skyline High School Softball , St. George, UT, March 16-19, 2023 E. Early Graduation Student 2022-2023 B, Idaho Falls High School F. Surplus Property Student Services Surplus to sell, discard, or donate misc. Occupational Therapy items. G. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Hill requested a motion to approve the Consent agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke ACTION ITEMS A. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions & Review Superintendent recommends approval of the First Reading of Board Policy Revisions and Review. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to approve first reading of board policies: 3085 Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy 3085P Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy 5240 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke B. Second and Final Reading of Board Policy Superintendent recommends approval of Second and Final Reading of Board Policy. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to approve the second and final reading of board policies: 1000 Legal Status and Operation 1010 Organization and Classification 1015 Geographical Description of School District 91 1017 Trustee Zones 1100 Membership 1110 Elections 1110P Candidate Edification 1120 Taking Office 1120P Oath of Office 1130 Resignation 1140 Vacancies 1200 Annual Organization Meeting 1205 School Board Powers and Duties 1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers 1220 Clerk 1230 Duties of Treasurer 1240 Duties of Individual Trustees 1250 Committees 1260 Authorization of Signatures and Electronic Signatures 1300 District Policy 1303 Policies and Procedures to Review Annually 1310 Administrative Procedures 1313 Conflicting Policies and Procedures 1315 District Planning 1320 Management Rights th Student TravelD. 1400 Board/Staff Communications 1405 School Board Use of Email and Social Media 1410 Board/Superintendent Relationship 1420 Trustee Expenses 1430 Trustee Insurance 1440 Board Participation in Activities 1500 Board Meetings 1500P Board Meeting Procedure 1510 Open Meeting Law Compliance and Cure 1525 Board Meeting News Coverage 1600 Code of Ethics for School Board Members 1610 Trustee Conflict of Interest 1615 Trustee Spouse Employment 1620 Board Goals and Objectives 1630 Evaluation of Board 1640 In-service Conference for Trustees 1645 Board Development Opportunities 1650 New Board Member Workshop 1660 Duties of School Attorney 3280 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination 3305 Prohibition of Tobacco Possession and Use 5120 Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination 5310 Tobacco Free Policy Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke C. Special Education Math Curriculum Superintendent recommends approval of the Special Education Math Curriculum. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the Special Education Math Curriculum. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Hill requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke