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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_07_13 Board MinutesIDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #91 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, July 13, 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 Kris Smith, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services Gail Rochelle, Director of Federal Programs Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation Board Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairwoman Hill. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andrea Williams. ADOPT AGENDA Chairwoman Hill requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to adopt the agenda, second by Trustee Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried, Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Shank has nothing to report at this time. B. Finance Update Angela Pendlebury, Director of Finance, has no update to report and states an audit will begin next week. C. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided. D. IFEA Report Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in board agenda. E. Other Items Annual Board Retreat August 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes June 15, 2022 Board Business Meeting and Budget Hearing June 21, 2022 Board Work Session B. Review of Payment of Claims June 2022 Bill List $4,255,641.72 C. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location Joshua Campbell 5 Grade Linden Park Elementary Justin Orban Health/PE Idaho Falls High School John Scott Minor Special Education Hawthorne Elementary Parker Pyper Science Taylorview Middle School Jessica Fletcher 1 Grade Templeview Elementary Tringle Witt Math Compass Academy Lachelle Barnes 6 Grade Edgemont Elementary Carlina Corun Science Emerson Kasey Camp 4 Grade Sunnyside Elementary Mindy Singer Counselor Taylorview Elementary th st th th Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Ashley Beers Special Education – Alt. Authorization Ethel Boyes Elementary Sarah Braga Special Education .50 – Alt. Auth.Westside Elementary Justine Kohn Math – Alt. Authorization Taylorview Middle School Melissa Diaz 5 Grade Templeview Elementary Resignations: Carlan Campbell Science Skyline High School Retirees: Craig Fellows Bus Driver District Wide Transfers: Amanda Harrington To: Counselor From: Emerson From: Counselor From: TVMS Michelle Pierce To: ECSE Facilitator From: District Wide From: ECSE Teacher From: Templeview Elem. D. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Hill requested a motion to approve the Consent agenda 4A through 4D. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke PROPOSALS A. Taylorview Field Lighting - Superintendent Shank states the presenters were not ready to present at the meeting and will present at a later date. ACTION ITEMS A. Board Policy Manual ISBA Rewrite Superintendent recommends approval of the Board Policy Manual ISBA Rewrite and engage in a contract with ISBA for a complete policy rewrite. Trustee Radcliffe makes a motion to approve and engage in a contract with ISBA for a complete policy rewrite. 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. Section 407.9 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles - Adopted Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 407.9 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles, as presented. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 407.9 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles, as presented. 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. Section 407.10 Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Bus Drivers - Adopted Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 407.10 Use of Wireless Communication Devices b y Bus Drivers, as presented. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 407.10 Use of Wireless Communication Devices b y Bus Drivers, as presented. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke D. Section 407.11 Transportation of Students with Disabilities - Adopted Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Section 407.11 Transportation of Students with Disabilities, as presented. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve Board Policy Section 407.11 Transportation of Students with Disabilities, as presented. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke E. 2022-2023 Student Teacher/University Relations Contract Authorization Superintendent recommends approval for the 2022-2023 Student Teacher/University Relations Contract Authorization, as presented. Trustee Radcliffe makes a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Student Teacher/University Relations Contract Authorization, as presented. th Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke F. Bond Election Resolution Superintendent Shank speaks about his experience over the last year with community engagement and lots of questions regarding what the plan will be for Idaho Falls High School due to the need of improvements. He then speaks of the many goals that were set by the Board that include High Reliability Schools certification, community engagement, develop a master facilities plan with the recommendation of how to fund it. He states that the Board then arriv ed at reengaging Cooperative Strategies and work with the community once more to ensure these were the things wanted by our community. He states that with the process we have pleasantly found that 5,000 people responded to our surveys and we found out what was wanted. With those responses the committee recommendation was to build a new Idaho Falls High School on 49th Street, remodel Skyline High School, build a new elementary school on the South side of town, and a new elementary school on the North side. Superintendent Shank talks about the work and meetings that have been done with additional feedback. He states three items that have come up that are not in our control. 1. The economy with inflation. 2. Bond rates 3. Recent assessments on homes in the community. He states each of these items represent a new economic situation in our community and they are very important factors that play into people's lives. He states the importance of paying attention to these items and also the feedback that we have received. He states our students deserve to go to schools that will promote their learning and that they will be safe. Superintendent Shank asks to think about if the current high schools were designed with the current context that we live in today, he asks if they are in terms of safety how it is we would want to proceed with the doors the way that they are. He asks what is it that can be done and states that he thinks there is some needs there and redesign that needs to occur. He states it is not an easy thing to state that $250 million is a figure that easily taken care of and it is significant. He states he is the Superintendent of schools and believes that schools need to be built for students and deserve that type of environment. Superintendent recommends for the Board to approve to go to Bond on November 8, 2022 this fall. He states that it has been the Board's direction and he provides the layouts of the Skyline high school remodel, due to a request. The Board discusses the remodel and plans that address the bond. Superintendent Shank invites the representatives from Hawley Troxell and Piper Sandler to answer any questions the Board has in regards to the Bond. Brandon Helgeson from Hawley Troxell explains that the bond election resolution has blank numbers due to the need of updating those numbers closer to county election dates with market value updates in September. He then walks through the Bond Election Resolution. Trustee Hill clarifies that September is the deadline for the bond resolution. Eric Heringer from Piper Sandler pro vides a draft calculation of what the summary of scenarios could be with a $250 million bond. This draft calculation is proposed with a estimated cost per $100,000 of taxable assessed value per year and an estimated average annual cost per $100,000. He reiterates that the numbers will be updated in September to provide the most accurate numbers. Trustee Radcliffe makes a motion for resolution calling a special election to be held for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of School District No. 91, Bonneville County, State of Idaho, a proposition relating to the issuance of up to $250,000,000 general obligation school bonds of School District No. 91, Bonneville Count, State of Idaho, and in providing for the issuance of such bonds, the levy of a tax to pay such bonds as stated in the published document for bond election on November 8, 2022 as presented during our meeting on 7/13/2022. Trustee Haacke discusses our next steps and being ready to present the bond to the community and staff. Trustee Hill states that we are ready and that our students and staff are ready for these improvements. She states they have been without for over 30 plus years and our newest elementary schools are almost 15 years old. Trustee Haacke states to be successful in our bond we need to provide the need for the bond and trust with our community and staff. He states Superintendent Shank has already discussed the need of the improvements with the bond. Trustee Haacke talks about providing better facilities for our students and the growth in our school district with the same number of buildings we have had for over 30 years to accommodate the students. Trustee Haacke continues to discuss the community engagement trust and the responsibility of the Board and district. The Board thanks Superintendent Shank for all the work he has done with community engagement and all the work he has done in the past year for the district. Trustee Wilson states moving forward with the bond, we need continue to be transparent to help with the trust in the community. The Board continues to discuss the importance of the bond and need for our students district wide. Motion by Hillary Radcliffe, second by Larry Wilson. 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 7:13 pm. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Hillary Radcliffe. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Lara Hill, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:20 pm Chairwoman 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 Haacke 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. Executive Session concluded at 8:58 PM.