HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_06_12 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)
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Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Paul Haacke, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Shay Ricks, Trustee Dylan Barfuss, Communications Officer
IFEA:
Jessie Donnelly, President
BUDGET HEARING
Budget Hearing presentation was given by Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer.
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 Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates and gives a small introduction for the Board of Trustees to celebrate School Board
Appreciation Month. Superintendent LaOrange celebrates and gives a small introduction for new employees Executive Director of
Learning and Instruction, David England and new Safety and Student Well Being Coordinator, Gregg Bazcug. She also celebrates
the new principal at Dora Erickson Elementary, Jessie Prince, new principal at AH Bush Elementary, Tes Fields, new assistant
principal at Eagle Rock Middle School, Matt Houser, and new principal at Linden Park, Heather Jarrell.
B. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange provided a student achievement presentation, which is attached to the board agenda.
C. School Report and Student Achievement
School report and student achievement presentations are given from Principal Bev Hott of CTE, Principal Jeff Davis of Eagle Rock
Middle School, Principal Dave Webster of Taylorview Middle School, and Principal Brooke Stosich of the Virtual Prep Academy.
Presentations are attached to the board agenda.
D. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Famer presented a budget summary for April 2024, which is attached to the board agenda.
E. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided
F. IFEA Report - Jessie Donnelly, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting May 8, 2024
Special Board Meeting May 14, 2024
Special Board Meeting May 20, 2024
Special Board Meeting May 28, 2024
B. Review of Payment of Claims
May 2024 Bill List $1,669,870.27
Renewal of ISBA Annual Membership Dues
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Crystal Sullivan Kinder/1 Grade Online Academy
Stephani Lydic 2 /3 Grade Online Academy
Alex Anthony Secondary Math Online Academy
Jena Herriott Secondary Social Studies Online Academy
Gloria Yocum Special Education Online Academy
Aubrey Pincock 3 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary
Briana Fuson Science SHS
Stephanie Fullmer 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Jody Smith Special Education ERMS
Mickie Newby Counselor Dora Erickson Elementary
Jamie Buell Resource Room Hawthorne Elementary
Jason Buell Resource Room Compass Academy
Brecklyn Sheldon English Emerson Alternative
Chanelle Hohrin Kindergarten Hawthorne Elementary
Baylee Sorenson Counselor AH Bush Elementary
Ashley Anderson Counselor Longfellow Elementary
Tiffany Speakman 1 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Cassandra Bateman Kindergarten Dora Erickson Elementary
Ashley Yanez 4 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Tawnie Douglas 5 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Hailey Hepworth 5 Grade Sunnyside Elementary
David England
Exec. Director of Learning and
Instruction District Office
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Melissa McConnell Counselor AH Bush Elementary
Carina Van Pelt Assist. Principal ERMS
Anita Garcia 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Alane Savage 1 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Kaitlyn Clevenger ECSE Hawthorne Elementary
Juan Hirales Math IFHS
Amy Kelsey Special Education IFHS
Kelsey Hyten Math TVMS
Judy Bloom 6 Grade TempleView Elementary
Leah Christensen Language Arts Emerson Alternative
Nicholas Barnes Math ERMS
Emma King ECSE Bush Elementary
Morgan Campbell Math ERMS
Brett Buzzard Social Studies ERMS
Megan Dalley 3 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary
Madison Duke 6 Grade Westside Elementary
Esther Smith 6 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Aaron Llolar 3 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
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Robin Evans Psychologist District Wide
Jenna Schatz Counselor SHS
Suzi Richey Kearns 2 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Vivienne Westra Resource Room Hawthorne Elementary
Rebecca Pyper 8 Grade English TVMS
Tiffany Hatch Kindergarten AH Bush Elementary
Wendy McKinlay 4 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Amanda Varvel 5 Grade Sunnyside Elementary
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Sheri Campbell Math SHS
Shelly Smede
Exec. Director of Learning and
Instruction District Office
Transfers:
Gregg Baczuk To: Safety Coordinator From: District Office
From: Athletic Coordinator From: SHS
Matt Houser To: Assistant Principal From: ERMS
From: Dean of Students From: IFHS
Lacey Wirkus To: 2 Grade From: AH Bush Elementary
From: 2 Grade From: Sunnyside Elementary
Veronica Van Abbema To: 2 Grade From: Edgemont Elementary
From: Kindergarten From: Hawthorne Elementary
Darian Allen To: Kindergarten From: Fox Hollow Elementary
From: Kindergarten From: Hawthorne Elementary
Tes Fields To: Principal From: AH Bush Elementary
From: Assist. Principal From: Longfellow Elementary
Jessie Prince To: Principal From: Dora Erickson Elementary
From: Assist. Principal From: Dora Erickson Elementary
Heather Jarrell To: Principal From: Edgemont Elementary
From: Assist. Principal From: Edgemont Elementary
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D. Matching Funds
Longfellow Elementary - Outdoor Equipment $9865.33
E. Student Travel
Skyline High School Cross Country, Afton, WY August 29, 2024
Skyline High School Volleyball, Logan, UT, October 11, 2024
F. Surplus Property
Fox Hollow Elementary to donate or discard upright piano.
Fox Hollow Elementary to donate or discard teacher desks.
Fox Hollow Elementary to donate or discard filing cabinets.
Westside Elementary to donate or discard student desks.
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ACTION ITEMS
A. Board Policy Under Review
No action taken, board policy under review until finalized next Board Business Meeting.
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B. High School Football Equipment Usage Requests
Superintendent recommends approval for the High School Football Equipment Usage Requests. Trustee Wilson makes a motion
to approve the High School Football Equipment Usage Requests.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. Adopt FY2025 Budget with Fee Increases
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt FY2025 Budget with Fee Increases. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to adopt
FY2025 Budget with Fee Increases.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
D. Ivywood Development Easement
Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning introduces Alan Cunningham of Idaho Falls Power to explain and
answer any questions regarding the easement request. Superintendent recommends appro val of the Ivywood Development
Easement. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve of the Ivywood Development Easement.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
E. School Calendar Recommendations for SY 2024-2025
Superintendent recommends approval for the School Calendar Recommendations for SY 2024-2025. The Board discusses the
different calendar options. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve option 1 for the School Calendar Recommendations for
SY 2024-2025.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
F. Virtual Prep Academy 2024-2025 Calendar
Superintendent recommends approval for the Virtual Prep Academy 2024-2025 Calendar. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the Virtual Prep Academy 2024-2025 Calendar.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
G. Approval of Superintendent Contract Terms
Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve an extended contract to Karla La Orange to serve as the Superintendent of Idaho
Falls School District 91 with a 3-year term until 2027 at a salary increase commensurate with the classified pay increase,
annually with benefits as specified in the addendum.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:03 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Haacke made a motion to go into
Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b) Personnel (j)Negotiations. Trustee Ricks provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiation matters. Executive Session concluded at 7:29
PM.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 7:29
PM.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks