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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_11_08 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, November 8, 2023) Generated by Jessica Cushman 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 Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction Paul Haacke, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services IFEA: Julie Nawrocki, President Jessica Donnelly, President Elect 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 amend the agenda to move the executive session to the end of the meeting. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to amend the agenda to move the executive session to the end of the meeting. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Skyline High School- Student Representative Camila Aguilar and Grace Antonson provided an update on activities in school, which included their Student Council attending State and obtaining the Outstanding Student Council a ward and learned better ways to be better student leaders and learned more positive ways to make the school a more positive environment for everyone. She stated they are preparing for the Souper Bowl with the planning of dates and new goals for this year. She mentions they have also been planning activities like Deck the Halls. Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Maddy Yates and Kate Rodel provided an update on activities, which included planning for the Christmas pajama dance called Winters, that is replacing the Harv est dance. She states they are preparing for Volleyball this Saturday and the Christmas assembly. She states they are excited for Tiger Tutor Initiative. She explains that Dean Houser has partnered with CEI tutoring to offer tutoring services ev ery Tuesday from 4-6 pm. She stated they have had from 25 to 51 students attending within the first four weeks. She states they have had class discussions on how they can better the school. They have decided that currently they are catering to the fastest learners and think they should be doing more to help the slowest learners. She states that one way to achieve this is to set up one day a week for interventions, an example would be for all students with a C or higher to attend school Monday through Thursday and Friday would be a day to get help for those students who need it. She discusses the importance of filling the gaps in students learning. She also includes they would like to include doing service projects or projects on Fridays, examples would be pottery, art, Ted Talks, or putting clubs in charge of activities. She stated they also discussed attendance and issues with the 10 minute tardy policy. She states being marked absent after 10 minutes is making it so students do not want to come to class if they know they will be late, because they know they will ha ve already received the absence. She states it has become less of a motivator to attend class and more of a motivator to skip class. She also states their an issue with the doors locking after the bell rings, requiring students to w alk around the building to the front doors and by the time they get there they are late. Compass Academy - Student Representative Grace Braithwaite provided update on activities in school, which included preparing for Freshman Elections with lots of promising candidates and also planning with clubs for dancing and assemblies. She states they are also working on a fun pie day and stocking stuffers for the holidays. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange introduces Idaho Falls High School Coach Alan Mc Murtrey and Skyline High School Coach Sean Schmidt to celebrate both Cross Country State Champions. IFHS Coach Alan Mc Murtrey presents the Bo ys Cross Country team winning State. He names the boys individually and also names Luke Athay as the State Champion, taking first place. SHS Coach Sean Schmidt presents Nelah Roberts, four time State Champion being the first girl in Idaho to do so. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange presents a student advisory and principal evaluation report, which is attached to the board agenda. D. School Report Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kevin Cowley and Vice Principal Heather Jarrell from Linden Park Elementary, Principal Mark Morgan from Hawthorne Elementary, Principal Mark Hunsaker and Vice Principal Jessie Prince from Dora Erickson Elementary, and Principal Becky Hogancamp from A.H. Bush Elementary to present their school reports. They present a PowerPoint, which is attached in board agenda. E. High School Club Accounts Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer could not attend tonight's meeting. She will present this information at a later date. F. Idaho Falls and Skyline High School Safety Review Executive Director of Personnel and Planning, Kelly Coughenour presented a Idaho Falls and Skyline High School Safety Review, which is attached to the board agenda. G. Patron Input written comments, if provided, are attached. Patron and teacher Jessica Watrous starts by thanking the school and staff at Dora Erickson Elementary for all their support. She speaks about policy 8245 regarding collections on lunch balances. She speaks about her own experience and states they we may have students that may be punished for charging lunches sending parents to collections and suggests that the Board think more about this policy. She also states that we should push more on getting charitable donations to help cover the overages. She mentions that she also tutors in the mornings before school and has tried to go pay breakfast for her students and was not allowed to. She would like to pay for her students breakfast. Patron Sharon Oliver speaks about policy 8245 regarding collections on lunch balances. She states that she did research on the collections and states that it is against our mission statement to send parents to collections. She states that we can't teacher students who are hungry and we need to make sure that our students needs come first and that we are ready to serve them. She states in her research collections keep a percentage and have fees, which keeps families from getting ahead. She states that we need to better for our students and families. H. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda. I. Other Items CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Board Business Meeting October 11, 2023 Board Work Session October 24, 2023 B. Review of Payment of Claims October 2023 Bill List $5,706,173.63 IFEA Leave Invoices C. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Resignations: Name Position Location Tena Runcorn 2 Grade Temple View Elementary Lisa Keyes Special Education IFHS Andrew Hayes Language Arts SHS Retirees: Name Position Location Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Surplus Property Taylorview Middle School to sell or discard old misc. furniture. Fox Hollow Elementary to donate or discard old teacher desk. IT to recycle listed technology items CTEC to sell commercial range with standard oven. E. Approval of Consent Agenda ISBA Annual Convention, November 15-17, 2023, Boise, ID nd Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4D. Trustee Haacke made a motion to approve Consent Agenda. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood ACTION ITEMS A. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review Superintendent recommends approval of First reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review. The Board discusses amendments in the first reading of board policy. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve First Reading of Section 3420 Student Fund Raising Activities 3440 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Return of Property, as amended during discussion Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood B. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies 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 holds board policy 3545 Student Interviews Interrogations or Arrests, 3545F1 Student Arrest Form, 3545F2 Student Interview Form, and 8245P Unpaid School Meal Charges Procedures. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to approve the Second and Final Reading of Section 2140 Student and Family Rights 2140F Student and Family Right Consent Form 3380 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy 3390 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Procedures 3410 School Sponsored Student Activities Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood C. Employee 2023-2024 B Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 B. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 B. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood D. Employee 2023-2024 C Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 C. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 C. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood E. Employee 2023-2024 D Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 D. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 D. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood F. Elementary Layout Selection Superintendent recommends approval for the Elementary Layout Selection. Discussion amongst the Board of Trustees about the elementary layout selections. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve the Elementary Layout Selection for a one-story elementary. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried VotingAye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood G. Tiger Grizz Wrestling Tournament Superintendent recommends approval for the Tiger Grizz Wrestling Tournament proposal. Principal Dr. Chris Powell and Athletic Director Pat Lloyd present information regarding past Tiger Grizz Wrestling Tournaments to add to the proposal of having Friday, January 19th, 2024 an intervention/on-line at home learning day to accommodate this event at Idaho Falls and Skyline High School. They present ticket sales, attendance, and challenges with space and bathrooms. The Board discusses the possibilities and options. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Tiger Grizz Wrestling Tournament day on January 19th to be an online/at home learning day. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:00 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 Haacke provided the second. A roll call vote was taken: Elizabeth Cogliati – aye Hillary Radcliffe – aye Larry Wilson – aye Paul Haacke – aye Jeremy Westwood - not present to vote Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Executive Session concluded at 10:42 PM. ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:42 PM Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood