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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_04_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) Generated by Jessica Cushman 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 Tito Paredes, Director of Technology Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services IFEA:Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation Julie Nawrocki, President Thomas Kennedy, Director Intervention and Support EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:00 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Wilson made a motion to go into Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b) Personnel (j)Negotiations. Trustee Haacke 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 5:31 PM. Business Meeting called to order at 5:35 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe. ADOPT AGENDA Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Compass Academy- Student Representatives Katelyn Budge provided an update on activities, which included information about the advertising for elections for the upcoming school year. Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Maddy Yates provided an update on activities in school. Skyline High School- Student Representative Bianca provided an update on activities in school, which included celebrating International Women's Day with presentations, leadership activities for team building, painted windows for Hope Week, and working on elections for next school year. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange introduces Daphne Ashcraft from Ethel Boyes Elementary, she started making bracelets for a friendship group at Ethel Boyes Elementary and was featured on Emmy Eaton's news report. Superintendent LaOrange introduces Katelyn Hodge and Corbin Morrill from Westside Elementary who organized a fundraiser with Bikers against Bullies Organization for a buddy bench and also raised money for a buddy bench at Longfellow Elementary. Longfellow Elementary is paying it forward and is also raising money for another buddy bench for another school. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange provides a report on celebrations throughout the district with staff, students, schools, and community. D. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kylie Dixon and Vice Principal Chandra Lange from Sunnyside Elementary, Principal Steve Andrew from Longfellow Elementary, Principal Wade Leavitt from Edgemont Elementary, and Principal Kelsey Anderson from Westside Elementary to present their school reports. They present a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. E. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provided the Board a budget summary, which is attached to the board agenda. The board discusses any questions and clarifications they have. F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) written comments and patron input request forms are attached. Chairwoman Radcliffe addresses written comments and patrons are given time to provide input. The Board requested a five minute break at 6:56 PM. G. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Special Board Meeting March 5, 2024 Board Business Meeting March 13, 2024 Board Work Session March 29, 2024 B. Review of Payment of Claims March 2024 Bill List $888,729.98 C. Staff Actions None D. Student Travel Idaho Falls High School Scholastic History Team, Arlington, VA, April 24-28, 2024 Skyline High School BPA, Chicago, IL, May 8-14, 2024 Compass Academy BPA, Chicago, IL, May 8-14, 2024 Idaho Falls High School BPA, Chicago, IL, May 9-14, 2024 E. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Skyline High School - District Employee to make Hope Squad shirts. F. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks ACTION ITEMS A. Intervention Model The Board discusses the intervention model and the benefits it will have on student achievement and graduation rate. Superintendent recommends approval for the Intervention Model. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Intervention Model. Another action will be made at a future meeting on the day of the week for the Intervention Model. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks B. Budget Recommendation Lanell Farmer presents more details on the budget, that was requested earlier in the week. She also provided details on positions paid with ESSER funding, which is attached to the board agenda. The board discusses any clarifications they have regarding the budget. Discussion included bus fleet purchasing, district office reorganization and sa vings, raises given to certified and classified savings at the beginning of this school year, I-ready and I-station, the English Language additional funding for paraprofessionals, and counselors. The Board reviews the budget reduction items individually. Superintendent recommends approval for the Budget Recommendation. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve the Budget Recommendation, with stated exceptions. The Board approves the Budget reductions with the following exceptions: For elementary to reduce the Assistant Principals by three instead of four and keeping I-ready with improvements in reduction in cost. For high school combining the counselor, graduation advocate, dean of students, and college and career advisor eliminating two of the four positions. For middle school combining the counselor and student success advocates eliminating one of the two positions. Also eliminating one clerical position between IFHS/TVMS and one clerical position between SHS/ERMS . Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks C. ICCU Agreement Superintendent recommends approval for the ICCU Agreement. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the ICCU Agreement. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks D. TAC and Frontier Agreement Superintendent states still waiting for a finalized agreement. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to table the TAC and Frontier Agreement. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:00 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Ricks made a motion to go into Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b) Personnel (j)Negotiations. Trustee Wilson 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 11:20 PM. ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 11:20 PM. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks