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Home My WebLink About2023_10_11 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, October 11, 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 Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance Tito Paredes, Director of Technology Dale Sheetz, Facilities and Maintenance IFEA: Julie Nawrocki, President Legal Counsel: Jessica Donnelly, President Elect Aaron Tolson and Wayment Freedom Law 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 Haacke made a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Maddy Yates provided an update on activities, which included preparing Student Government Conference, Mr. IFHS, the Christmas Dance, volleyball, and the Souper Bowl. She adds that the student government class would like to advocate for 4 day school weeks and believe that is would be beneficial. She states the class activities of homecoming, homecoming parade, and emotion bowl activities all went smoothly. Skyline High School- Student Representative Camila provided an update on activities in school, which included planning homecoming week, powder puff game, homecoming game, coronation, and the homecoming parade. She adds the homecoming theme is Halloween. She states they have won Outstanding Student Council award and State is coming up in a couple of weeks. She states they have had the honor of having their voice be heard by meeting with the Superintendent. She states they spoke about their concerns, opinions, and provided insight in helping with graduation rate for successful freshman. She states they also met with the Assistant Planning Director, Carrie Buitler and spoke with her about the Skyline/Broadway project and gave their insight for future city planning. Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Tyson provided update on activities in school, which included at the end of each block spirit week is scheduled. He then adds that the new students are settling in well and they have minimal drop outs this year. Compass Academy - Student Representative Grace Braithwaite provided update on activities in school, which included rolling out monthly fundraisers, the September fundraiser was an Emotion Bowl assembly with lip sync battle and for this month she states they are working on a Halloween Dance. She states they are reorganizing the w ay they have done things in the past and working on Freshman elections. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange introduces the Kaden Pearson, Carson Cutler, and Samuel Fielding from the CTEC Program. Bev Hott, Principal from CTEC talks about how the students from the industrial mechanics, construction, and welding programs have worked collaboratively on the Skoolie project, renovating a small bus into a fully functioning travel/live in vehicle. The students provided information of the breakdown of work that it took for this project and shared what they learned and enjoyed. They hope to auction or sell raffle tickets for the Skoolie at a later date. A Power Point of photos is attached to the board agenda. Superintendent LaOrange introduces IFHS Student Lauren Beasley. Lauren is celebrated for being published in a National Debate Journal. Lauren shares how impactful debate and speech has been to her. Robin Christensen, Debate Coach, adds how prestigious the National Debate Journal that published Lauren's work is and how Lauren has been apart of debate since Freshman year and has done an excellent job being involved in all the debate tournaments as well as state and district drama. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange presented a PowerPoint regarding Community Engagement. The Power Point is attached to the board agenda. The Board had discussion about the advisory council and ask ed for more information on the percentage breakdown of who will make up the council. D. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a Business and Finance Quarterly Budget Review. Budget Review information is attached to the board agenda. The Board had discussion about the higher percentage in salaries and benefits and requested a more detailed breakdown of the salaries and benefits budget. E. Facilities Update Executive Director of Personnel and Planning, Kelly Coughenour presented a Facilities Report, which is attached to the board agenda. He explains the successful collaboration with Director of Technology, Tito Paredes and Facilities and Maintenance, Dale Sheetz. The Board discusses items that should be addressed in all of the schools. Kelly explains that with this collaboration, they will be meeting with each school individually and reviewing items that need to be addressed and create a priority list to complete them. Trustee Westwood congratulates them on completing so many work orders since July. 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 September 13, 2023 B. Review of Payment of Claims September 2023 Bill List $2,911,450.02 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 Celina Egunjobi Science Idaho Falls High School Melissa Diaz 5 Grade Temple View Elementary Resignations: Name Position Location Retirees: Name Position Location Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Student Travel Skyline High School NAF, Logan, UT, November 8, 2023 Idaho Falls High School Debate, Sandy, UT, December 1-2, 2023 Idaho Falls High School Cheer, Las Vegas, NV, January 25-28, 2023 E. Surplus Property Edgemont Elementary to donate or discard old misc. furniture. District Wide to discard or sell old misc. furniture. 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, 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 Wilson makes a motion to approve the first reading of board policy sections, with discussed amendments 2140 Student and Family Rights th 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 3545 Student Interviews Interrogations or Arrests 3545F1 Student Arrest Form 3545F2 Student Interview Form 8245P Unpaid School Meal Charges Procedures Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. 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. Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to approve the Second and Final Reading of Section 1500P Board Meeting Procedure 3345 Restraint and Seclusion 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. Accel Online School Addendum Superintendent recommends tabling the Accel Online School Addendum. Superintendent LaOrange states the addendum is not complete to present and approve tonight. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to table the Accel Online School Addendum. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:25 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Haacke 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 Larry Wilson – aye Paul Haacke – aye Jeremy Westwood - aye Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Executive Session concluded at 9:39 PM. ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:39 PM. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood