HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_09_13 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, September 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 (arrived at 5:45 pm)Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair (arrived at 6:15 pm)Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Paul Haacke, Clerk Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications
Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation
Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services
IFEA:Tito Paredes, Director of Technology
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 AGENGA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Cogliati made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson, Jeremy Westwood
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Student Reports
Idaho Falls High School- Student Representative Maddy Yates provided an update on activities in school, which
included planning homecoming week, preparing for Emotion Bowl, and she shares that student government has discussed
a 4 day school week with an online/homework day. She states that they discussed anyone with a 75% or less in the class
would need to attend the 5th school day and they feel this would create a positive impact in D91 schools.
B. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange introduces the Tami Rumsey, lead bus driver, to introduce our celebration of bus drivers. Tami's report
is attached to the board agenda with details of the Transportation Road-eo.
Brad Ball placed 3rd in the transit division.
Lindsay Spence placed 2nd in the conventional division.
Jaci Hyman placed 1st in conventional and also took first place overall.
Superintendent LaOrange introduces IFHS Student Vanessa Causey. IFHS Principal Katie Williams celebrates that Vanessa was
selected to be apart of the Hope Squad National Council. Vanessa explains how she applied to be apart of the National Council
for Hope Squad. She states she was excited to be chosen and explains that Hope Squad is a group that focuses on peer to peer
prevention of suicide and reduces the stigma against depression and anxiety.
C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange presented a PowerPoint regarding graduation rates, IRI data, and ISAT data comparison with our
school district and the State of Idaho. Power Point is attached to the board agenda.
D. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
E. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported.
Julie Nawrocki, IFEA president introduced the IFEA Board for the 2023-2024 school year. The IFEA Board information is attached
to the board agenda. Supt. LaOrange added that we had our first IBB meeting last week and it was collaborative and excited to
work with the IFEA throughout the year.
F. Other Items
The Board reviews upcoming dates on their calendars.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting August 10, 2023
Annual Board Retreat August 25, 2023
Special Board Meeting August 30, 2023
B. Review of Payment of Claims
August 2023 Bill List $12,463,771.30
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Ashley Jennings Math Skyline High School
William Jorgensen Math Skyline High School
Michelle Rose English Eagle Rock Middle School
Deana Graham 1 Grade Westside Elementary
Kristie Rodriguez Resource Room Hawthorne Elementary
Aaron Lollar 3 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
Savannah Thornley 3rd Grade Edgemont Elementary
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Student Travel
Skyline High School Girls Basketball, Green River, WY, December 14-16, 2023
Idaho Falls High School Band, Logan, UT, September 30, 2023
Skyline High School Theater, Orem, UT, October 4, 2023
Skyline High School Band, Anaheim, CA, March 26-30, 2024
Skyline High School Orchestra, Anaheim, CA, March 26-31, 2024
E. Early Graduation
Student 2023-2024 A, Emerson Alternative High School
Student 2023-2024 B, Idaho Falls High School
F. Surplus Property
Theresa Bunker Elementary to donate or discard old misc. furniture.
Eagle Rock Middle School to donate or discard old computer tables.
Westside Elementary to donate or discard student chairs.
Fox Hollow Elementary to donate or discard old student desks.
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
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 Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson
ACTION ITEMS
A. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review
Superintendent recommends approval of First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review.
Trustee Cogliati makes a motion to approve First Reading of the Section
1500P Board Meeting Procedure
3345 Restraint and Seclusion
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
B. New Bus Bid
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Superintendent recommends approval of New Bus Bid. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the New School Bus Bid.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe,
Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
C. New Elementary Site Location Selection
Stephen Williams from Design West provides information on the layout of the new elementary school on both sites, this is
attached to board agenda. The Board of Trustees discusses with Stephen Williams the locations and a Geo Tech report being
apart of the process to start the project. The Board agrees the church site is the best location. Superintendent recommends
approval for the New Elementary Site Location Selection. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the New Elementary Site
Location Selection to be 49th W and 65th South, aka the Church Site.
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. RFQ Architectural Design Fee Proposal with Design West
Superintendent recommends approval for the RFQ Architectural Design Fee Proposal with Design West. Trustee Haacke makes a
motion to approve the RFQ Architectural Design Fee Proposal with Design West.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe,
Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
E. Construction Contracting Selection Process
The Board of Trustees discusses the contracting processes and which would be best for the district to build the new elementary.
Stephen Williams from Design West helps answers questions the Board has regarding the construction contracting processes.
The Board discusses being more transparent to the community for CMGC bids to make sure the community is aware the RFQ
terms are understood.
Superintendent recommends approval for the Construction Contracting Selection Process. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to
approve the Construction Contracting Selection Process to use Construction Manger/General Contractor (CMGC) process.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
F. 2023-2024 Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement
Superintendent recommends approval of the 2023-2024 Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement. Trustee
Westwood makes a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
G. 2023 Securing our Future Grant Application
Superintendent recommends approval for the 2023 Securing our Future Grant Application. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the 2023 Securing our Future Grant Application.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe,
Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
H. Accel Online School Addendum
Superintendent recommends approval for the Accel Online School Addendum. Superintendent LaOrange states the addendum is
not complete to present and approve tonight. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to table the action item for the Accel Online
School Addendum.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:10 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
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 8:49
PM.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:49
PM.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood