HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_01_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING and BUDGET HEARING (Wednesday, January 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 Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications
Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support
IFEA:Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services
Julie Nawrocki, President
Jessica Donnelly, President Elect
BUDGET HEARING
Budget Hearing presentation was given by Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer. Board discusses amendments.
Business Meeting called to order at 6:04 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 Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood Abstain: Shay Ricks
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Chairwoman Radcliffe starts the Special Orders of the Day with the Recognition of Trustee Elizabeth Cogliati and thanks her for
her service.
Oath of Office - Zones 3, 4, and 5
Trustee Jeremy Westwood of Zone 3, Trustee Shay Ricks of Zone 4, and Trustee Radcliffe of Zone 5 all take the Oath of Office
and are sworn into the their elected zones.
Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
Affirm Reorganization of the Board of Trustees - Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the Idaho Falls School District #91 Board
of Trustees dissolved and asks the Board to proceed with the Reorganization for the 2024 year.
Superintendent LaOrange declared the office of Chairperson of the Board for the 2024 year open for nominations. Trustee Wilson
made a motion nominating Trustee Hillary Radcliffe. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No other nominations were brought
forward. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Superintendent LaOrange
called for a vote for Trustee Hillary Radcliffe for Board Chairperson. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Superintendent LaOrange
declared Trustee Hillary Radcliffe as the 2024 Board Chairperson.
Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Vice Chairperson open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating
Trustee Larry Wilson. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No other nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood
made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Ricks provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Trustee
Larry Wilson for Vice Chairperson. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Trustee Larry Wilson as the
2024 Vice Chairperson.
Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Treasurer open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating Lanell
Farmer as Treasurer. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No further nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood
made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Ricks provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Lanell
Farmer for Treasurer. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Lanell Farmer as 2024 Treasurer.
Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Clerk open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating Jessica
Cushman as Clerk. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No further nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood
made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Ricks provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Jessica
Cushman for Clerk. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Jessica Cushman as the 2024 Clerk.
Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to accept the reorganization of the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees for
the 2024 year. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to accept the reorganization of the Idaho Falls School Dist. 91 Board of Trustees
for the 2024 year.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
Review and Sign Code of Ethics
Chairwoman Radcliffe reads the Code of Ethics for review of the Board of Trustees and they sign the Idaho School Board
Association Code of Ethics for School Board Members.
Set Dates and Times of Board Meetings
Chairwoman Radcliffe reviewed the prepared 2024 Board Meeting Schedule. She states that they will be announcing Board Work
Session locations at the monthly Board Business meetings, as they will rotate Work Sessions at different schools. Board Meeting
Schedule will be posted to the IFSD Website.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Student Reports
Skyline High School- Student Representative Camila Aguilar provided an update on activities in school, which included
preparing for the Souper Bowl can food drive.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Madi Yates provided an update on activities, which included preparing
for the Souper Bowl can food drive and student government discussion for an Intervention Model for next school year.
Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Brenlee Weekes provided an update on activities, which
included a successful field trip to CEI in December, reading to elementary students, and preparing for the career fair at
the end of the month.
B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates the winners of the cover art course catalog contest. She explains Director
of Learning and Instruction, Shelly Smede conducted an cover art contest and a winner was selected for the Middle School
course catalog and a winner for the High School course catalog. Middle School winner is Lina Budge and High School winner is
Ariana Johnson. They were presented with an award and prize.
C. Superintendent's Report: IRI Mid-year Results Superintendent LaOrange gave a presentation on the IRI mid-year
results, which is attached to the board agenda. She invites Director of Intervention and Support, Thomas Kennedy to present
data from IRI results. She also provided procedures on weather related school closures. She states that temperature, road
conditions, and busses are all conditions that need to be taken into account for the safety of our students.
D. School Report & Academic Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kathy Pilkington from Theresa
Bunker Elementary, Principal Sarah Childers from Temple View Elementary, Principal Sarah Cherry from Fox Hollow Elementary,
and Principal Amanda Hall from Ethel Boyes Elementary to present their school reports. They present a PowerPoint, which is
attached in board agenda.
E. Finance Update: 2nd Quarter Report Business and Finance Report of the 2nd quarter was presented by Director of
Finance, Lanell Farmer.
F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
G. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting December 13, 2023
Special Board Meeting December 19, 2023
B. Review of Payment of Claims
December 2023 Bill List $4,532,345.55
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Teresa Lentz 3 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
Hannah Harker 1 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Stephani Lydic 2 Grade Online Academy
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Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Brittany Turcios Day Treatment Longfellow Elementary
Challis Parke 1 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Amanda Byrd English Online Academy
Brittney Bradshaw 8 Grade Math Eagle Rock Middle School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Matching Funds
Taylorview Middle School - Grand Piano $30,250.00
E. Student Travel
Skyline High School Softball, St. George, UT March 19-24, 2024
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Trustee Wilson made a motion to
approve Consent Agenda.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Abstain: Hillary Radcliffe
ACTION ITEMS
A. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review
Superintendent recommends approval of Board Policy Revisions and Review as part of the annual review of the board of
trustees. The Board discusses suggested amendments.
Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the first reading and review of 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
as amended
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. Adopt Amended FY2024 Budget
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt amended FY2024 Budget. The Board has further discussion regarding the
amended 2024 budget with Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to table the amended FY2024
Budget.
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. New Course Proposals 2024-2025
Superintendent recommends approval of the New Course Proposals 2024-2025. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the
New Course Proposals 2024-2025.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. 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
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At 8:40 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(f )Litigation]. Trustee Westwood 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 litigation matters. Executive Session concluded at 9:25
PM.
ACTION ITEMS
A. Employee 2023-2024 J
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 J. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 J.
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. Employee 2023-2024 K
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 K. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 K.
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 9:26 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