HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_12_13 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)
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Board Members present: Administration Present:
Elizabeth Cogliati, Treasurer Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Paul Haacke, Clerk Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications
Board Members absent: Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair
IFEA:
Julie Nawrocki, President (remotely)
Jessica Donnelly, President Elect
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 4:32 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Cogliati 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:
Elizabeth Cogliati – aye
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Executive Session concluded at 6:00
PM.
Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange introduces Idaho Falls High School Principal Dr. Chris Powell and National Merit semi-
finalist - Alex Kingma-absent, Victor Huang, Katelyn Traynor, and Grace Madsen. Dr. Powell provides further detail on the
National Merit qualifying test and the number students that qualify.
A. Student Reports
Skyline High School- Student Representative Grace Antonson provided an update on activities in school, which included
Angel Tree shopping for families in need and RACK (Random Acts of Christmas Kindness) with the goal of each student
council member to do 12 acts of kindness.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Kate Rodel provided an update on activities, which included planning
for the Christmas Assembly and spirit week. She explains the Christmas assembly is where they run the money blitz to
collect money for IFHS families in need. She states the are also working on the Souper Bowl can food driv e, Multicultural
week, and the Sweethearts dance.
C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange presents a tardy and attendance report, which is attached to the board
agenda.
D. High School Club Accounts Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a report on the high school club accounts, which
is attached to the board agenda.
E. Facility Funding Nick Miller of Hawley Troxell discussed information regarding bond/levy for the upcoming year. The Board
requested more information to discuss further at the Board Work Session in January.
F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
G. IFEA Report - Jessie Donnelly, President Elect reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
H. Other Items
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Special Board Meeting November 7, 2023
Board Business Meeting November 8, 2023
B. Review of Payment of Claims
November 2023 Bill List $5,312,271.97
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Taneil Oswald English/ELL Skyline High School
Katie Millis 2 Grade Temple View Elementary
Gloria Yocum Special Education Online Academy
Amy Kelsey Special Education Idaho Falls High School
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions:
Name Position Location
McKeyan Howell Math Idaho Falls High School
Kolby Rimer 7 Grade Reading Eagle Rock Middle School
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Hal Robin 1 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
Amber Mahoney 2 /3 Grade Online Academy
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Matching Funds
Compass Academy - Picnic Tables for Outdoor Learning Space $3072.88
Edgemont Elementary - Outdoor Learning Space $27,170.00
E. Early Graduation
Student 2023-2024 C, Idaho Falls High School
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to
approve Consent Agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
ACTION ITEMS
A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
COSSBA Annual Conference, February 22-25, 2024 Dallas, TX
Board Duties and Reorganization Chairwoman Radcliffe reminds the Board that in January they will have a
reorganization of the Board. She reviews the duties of the treasurer and the clerk, to k eep in mind for the
reorganization.
Board Meeting Location The board discussed moving Board Business meetings back to the District Office location
and possibly rotating schools for the Board Work Sessions.
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Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies. The Board discusses amendments in
the second and final reading of board policy. The Board tables board policy 3545 Student Interviews Interrogations or Arrests.
Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the Second and Final Reading of Section
3420 Student Fund Raising Activities
3440 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Return of Property
8245P Unpaid School Meal Charges Procedures, as amended
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to table 3545 Student Interviews Interrogations or Arrests.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
B. New Course Proposals 2024-2025
Shelly Smede, Executive Director of Learning and Instruction presented the New Course Proposals for 2024-
2025. Superintendent recommends approval of the New Course Proposals 2024-2025. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to
approve the New Course Proposals 2024-2025.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
C. Declaration of Elected Trustee Zone 3, 4, and 5
Superintendent recommends approval for the Declaration of Elected Trustee Zone 3, 4, and 5. Trustee Westwood makes a
motion that the Board declares Mr. Jeremy Westwood as the elected trustee in Zone 3, and Mr. Shay Ricks as elected trustee in
Zone 4, and Mrs. Hillary Radcliffe as the elected trustee in Zone 5 and further moves that the clerk provide the candidates a
certificate of election in the January re-organization meeting.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
D. CTE Skoolie Bid
Superintendent recommends approval for the next steps for the CTE Skoolie Bid, she explains the process of the opening of the
bid with no bid offers and the next steps would be to transfer the title to East Idaho Cooperative to allow for a drawing and the
funds would go back to CTEC, with the title being transferred to whoever would win the drawing. Trustee Haacke makes a
motion to approve the next steps for the Skoolie to authorize the transfer of the title to East Idaho Cooperative and authorize
Bev Hott to conduct the drawing.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
E. Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on 10/24/2023
Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on October 24, 2023. Trustee Westwood
makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on October 24, 2023, due to steamer malfunction,
creating a blow out with no electricity, students did not attend school that day.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
F. Employee 2023-2024 E
Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 E.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
G. Employee 2023-2024 F
Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to table the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 F.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
H. Employee 2023-2024 G
Trustee Westwood makes a motion to not approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 G.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
I. Employee 2023-2024 H
Trustee Haacke makes a motion to table the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 H.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
J. Employee 2023-2024 I
Trustee Coglaiti makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 I.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
The Board takes a brief break at 7:55 pm and returns for Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:02 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(f )Litigation]. Trustee Cogliati provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Elizabeth Cogliati – aye
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Executive Session concluded at 10:04
PM.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:05
pm.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood