HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_02_15 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Thursday, February 15, 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 Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications
Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
IFEA:
Julie Nawrocki, President
Jessica Donnelly, President Elect
Business Meeting called to order at 5:00 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
Skyline High School- Student Representative Camila Aguilar provided an update on activities in school, which included
an update for the Souper Bowl with SHS 230,747 cans and $17,226 in cash, with Skyline winning. She adds that both
schools are proud of all the hard work that was done. She states they were able to hold a Money Blitz for a Thunder Ridge
High School student and raised $1,128 for funeral expenses.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Kate Rodel provided an update on activities, which included an
update for the Souper Bowl with meeting their goal of 60,000 cans. She states everyone worked really hard and even
worked on their own time after school. She states they were able to also raise more money in a Money Blitz for the can
food drive. Student government also planned the Sweathearts Dance and it was a great success. Hope Week was done
along side with Multicultural Week and both were a success.
B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Idaho Falls High School National Merit Scholarship Finalists presented by
Matt Houser, all four semifinalist qualified for finalist amongst 15,000 other finalist nationwide. The Finalist are Alex Kingma,
Victor Huang, Grace Madsen, and Katelyn Traynor.
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates the District Business and Human Resources departments for all their hard work in the
transition to a new payroll/accounting software called Tyler Pro. Many of them have worked effortlessly and countless hours to
make sure all employees were paid in January. She introduces each of them: Kelly Coughenour, Maria Chavez, Cierra Hart, Beth
Davis, Lanell Farmer, Jessie Swartwood, Kelli Robinson, Brandi Moreno, Jolene Cook, Kaylynn Hackett, and Julie Hawkins.
C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange presented a report on Intervention Model and Student Achievement,
which is attached to the board agenda. She also introduces Matt Houser, Cami Dixon, and Connor Sorenson to present the
partnership with CEI for tutoring our students, which is attached to the board agenda. Chairwoman R adcliffe announces that the
Board Work Session will be on February 27th at 4 pm at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.
D. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a quarterly budget, which is attached to the board agenda.
E. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
F. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Special Board Meeting January 9, 2024
Board Business Meeting and Budget Hearing January 10, 2024
Board Work Session January 23, 2024
B. Review of Payment of Claims
January 2024 Bill List $1,387,035.65
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Stephanie Carstens Math Eagle Rock Middle School
Brecklyn Sheldon Secondary Language Arts Online Academy
Crystal Sullivan 1 Grade Online Academy
Jody Smith Special Education Eagle Rock Middle School
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Sherry Rupp School Nurse Skyline High School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Early Graduation
Student 2023-2024 F, Compass Academy
E. Matching Funds
Temple View Elementary - ZipDuo Installation $7464.00
F. Student Travel
Skyline High School Baseball, Oxnard, CA, March 6-10, 2024
Idaho Falls High School Baseball, St. George, UT, March 14-16, 2024
Idaho Falls High School Softball, St. George, UT, March 14-16, 2024
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, with removal of items in regard to Grand Targhee and Powder Mountain in the review of
payment claims.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. 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 Haacke makes a motion to table Sections
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, until March
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. SAT Days
Superintendent recommends approval for the proposed SAT days. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the proposed SAT
days.
Compass Academy, Idaho Falls High School, Skyline High School March 13, 2024
Emerson Alternative High School April 16, 2024
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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C. Adopt Amended FY2024 Budget
Trustee Haacke asks questions about inquires he requested in the last board meeting regarding employee names, operations,
and transportation overages. The board further discusses the budget with Lanell Farmer. The board discusses having this action
item at the Board Work Session. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to table the amended FY2024 Budget.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a five minute break before Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:30 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Westwood 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 9:07
PM.
ACTION ITEMS
A. Employee 2023-2024 L
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 L. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 L.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks 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 9:08 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