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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_03_13 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, March 13, 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 Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance IFEA: Jessica Donnelly, President Elect EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:02 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 - absent 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 5:29 PM. 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 Ricks made a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Skyline High School- Student Representative Camila Aguilar provided an update on activities in school, which included an update 8th grade tours, elections preparation for the upcoming school year, regionals conference creating bonds and leadership skills, and the student government group was able to help at community food back organizing food from the Souper bowl. Compass Academy- Student Representatives Moheet Suthar and Quincy Gose provided an update on activities, which included information about the Fed Ex 24 hour project. This is an event Compass students do to learn a new skill and provide presentation at the end of the project, which will be done this Friday. They add that their Sweethearts dance was on February 17 and also they are working on a Mario Madness video games competition fundraiser. Quincy states Pi day is this Friday with math activity and they serve pie for all the students. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Idaho Falls High School Boys Basketball Team. She shares an email from Ty Saulsbury, Hillcrest principal, regarding the Hillcrest and Idaho Falls High School basketball game hosted by Hillcrest a few weeks ago. She goes on to read the email stating the coaches worked together prior to the game to plan that the Hillcrest Student Manager could go into the game and play as a starter for senior night and went back in at the end of the game and he scored two three pointers, Ty states the IFHS players were positive and exhibited wonderful sportsmanship. She states the Idaho Falls High School basketball team did such a great job and she is proud of them. C. Superintendent's Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange reports a community budget night earlier in the week and stated they had a great turnout. She stated information was presented to the group which included technology contracts, one time payment, Covid fund items, and much more. She stated they used Thought Exchange for rating items and recieving feedback. She adds that at a the work session meeting more information will be shared from the Thought Exchange platform. Priorities that were listed from the groups were paraprofessionals, reconsideration of contracts, reducing cost of off site events, and more. She stated the district office salaries were questioned, but she explains the the cut with employees and salaries last summer created lots of progress with running really lean. She states the number one recommendation was to look at the supplemental levy, with increasing and other options. Trustee Radcliffe shared she was excited to see so many people attended the event and the conversations were great to listen to. Paul mentions from the feedback on reducing cost of off site events, he would recommend to keep the Mountain America Center contracts for upcoming graduations. Hillary agrees that the venue is great and recommends we keep it also. Superintendent LaOrange reports we have three elementary schools that had goals on I-station and have met their target on student achievement. She thanks the principals and teachers for their focus on our students. D. Intervention Model Superintendent LaOrange reports the Intervention Committee meets tomorrow to evaluate the information they have and discuss how many periods will need to be in the school day. Trustee Haacke wants us to remind the Intervention Committee that they are working on a recommendation not a decision. Superintendent LaOrange states if the intervention model is not adopted, the committee would most likely come to the board with the proposal for a change in periods for the middle school. E. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provided the Board with a January monthly budget and provided a summary, which is attached to the board agenda. Lanell reports on the a couple of requests, the first request is for ski club accounts breakdown, she states the ski club is not given school funding, they run only on fundraising. She provided information on some fundraising amounts. The second request was in regard to the corporates payments reports. Currently the report provides date, name, purchase location, and amount. The request is to also ha ve the detail for the payments. She requests that information would be reported monthly but would need to allow to be reported late with the other monthly report to allow for the details to be entered and processed. F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided. F. IFEA Report - Jessie Donnelly, President Elect reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Special Board Meeting February 6, 2024 Board Business Meeting February 15, 2024 Special Board Meeting February 20, 2024 Board Work Session February 27, 2024 Special Board Meeting February 28, 2024 B. Review of Payment of Claims February 2024 Bill List $1,292,005.18 C. Staff Actions None D. Matching Funds Theresa Bunker Elementary - Tables and Drinking Fountain $9470.44 E. Early Graduation Student 2022-2023 H, Compass Academy Student 2022-2023 I, Compass Academy Student 2022-2023 J, Skyline High School Student 2022-2023 K, Emerson Alternative High School Student 2022-2023 L, Compass Academy F. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks ACTION ITEMS A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Section 1600 Code of Ethics for School Board Members 2200 School Year, Calendar, and Instructional Hours 2420 Parent and Family Engagement 2420P Parent and Family Engagement Guidelines Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks B. Emergency Closure for All D91 Schools on 01/12/2024 Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for All D91 Schools on 01/12/2024. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for All D91 Schools on 01/12/2024 due to adverse weather conditions for a snow day. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks C. Emergency Closure for Compass Academy and Dora Erickson Elementary on 02/12/2024 Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy and Dora Erickson Elementary on 02/12/2024. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy and Dora Erickson Elementary on 02/12/2024 due to a homicide incident and police investigation on school grounds. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks D. Emergency Closure for Linden Park Elementary on 03/04/2024 Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Linden Park Elementary on 03/04/2024. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Linden Park Elementary on 03/04/2024 due to weather conditions causing a power outage. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks E. Taylorview Middle School Easement Trustee Ricks provides some information on the easement, stating it is made for a sewer line for drainage and recommends an additional easement on the surface, if needed to protect the sidewalk. The Board discusses the easement and authorization to move forward with certain specifications. Superintendent recommends approval for the Taylorview Middle School Easement. Trustee Westwood makes a motion for the approval giving the requesting party 7 feet of the easement creating an 8 foot sidewalk, making sure the eaves are not within the easement, and ensuring there is a 18 foot surface easement, specif ying the sidewalk is on the east side of the property directly on the easement to move forward for the Taylorview Middle School Easement. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks F. York Property Farm Lease Superintendent recommends approval for the York Property Farm Lease. Trustee Wilson makes a motion for the approval of the York Property Farm Lease. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 6:35 pm. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks