HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_08_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Thursday, August 10, 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 Shelly Smede, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Margaret Wimborne, Public Information Officer/Communications
Paul Haacke, Clerk Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation
Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
IFEA:
Julie Nawrocki, President Legal Counsel:
Jessica Donnelly, President Elect Andrew Wayment, Tolson and Wayment Freedom Law
Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
AMEND AGENDA
Vice Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to accept the amended agenda. She reviews the items added to the agenda.
Employee 2023-2024 A
Trustee Haacke made a motion to accept the amended 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
ADOPT AMENDED AGENGA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Trustee Haacke made a motion to adopt the amended
agenda.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Bev Hott for being recognized as the region 6 CTE Administrator of the year by the Career
Technical Educators of Idaho. She discusses all the great programs with our CTE program and the CTE facility. She states how
grateful we are for all that Bev does for our CTE program and school district.
B. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange presents a PowerPoint to the Board of Trustees regarding Principal Evaluations and K-3 Literacy
Assessment. PowerPoint is attached in the board agenda.
C. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
D. IFEA Report - Julie Nawrocki, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting July 19, 2023
Board Work Session July 25, 2023
B. Review of Payment of Claims
July 2023 Bill List $6,251,780.56
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Jena Herriott Social Studies Virtual Prep Academy
Sarah Carstens Resource Room Westside/Sunnyside Elementary
Kristen Croft Resource Room Theresa Bunker Elementary
Danielle Dewese 4 /5 Grade Virtual Prep Academy
Andrew Hayes English/ELL Skyline High School
Paula Hopkins 3 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Macade Vineyard Career Explorations Eagle Rock Middle School
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. Surplus Property
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 Wilson made a motion to
approve Consent Agenda.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe,
Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
ACTION ITEMS
A. 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 Section
1405 School Board Use of Email, Social Media, and District Provided Electronic Devices
3090 Foreign Exchange Students
3200 Students Rights and Responsibilities
3230 Student Government
3240 Student Publications
3250 Distribution and Posting of Materials
3255 Student Dress
3260 Bring Your Own Technology Program
3265 Student Owned Electronic Communications Devices
3270 District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
3270P Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks
3275 District Provided Mobile Computing Devices
5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites, Including Personal Sites
5330 Employee Email and Online Services Usage
5335 Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices
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. Resolution Calling for Trustee Election Zones 3, 4, & 5
Superintendent recommends approval for the Resolution Calling for Trustee Election Zones 3, 4, & 5. Chairwoman Radcliffe asks
where the declaration paperwork is picked up at and where they need to be submitted to. Jess Cushman states that the
declaration paperwork can be picked up at the district office and the elections office, then turned into the district office b y the
due date on September 8 at 5 pm. Margaret Wimborne adds that the information will be added to the website. Trustee Wilson
makes a motion to approve the Resolution Calling for Trustee Election Zones 3, 4, & 5.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary Radcliffe,
Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
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C. 2023-2024 Safety Bussing Zone Recommendations
Superintendent recommends approval of the 2023-2024 Safety Bussing Zone Recommendations. Trustee Westwood makes a
motion to approve the 2023-2024 Safety Bussing Zone Recommendations.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
D. 2023-2024 Transportation Agreement with American Heritage Charter School
Superintendent recommends approval for the 2023-2024 Transportation Agreement with American Heritage Charter School. The
Board discusses the bussing agreement with Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve
the 2023-2024 Transportation Agreement with American Heritage Charter School.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
E. 2023-2024 SRO Agreement with City of Idaho Falls Police Department
Superintendent recommends approval for the 2023-2024 SRO Agreement with City of Idaho Falls Police Department. Trustee
Westwood makes a motion to approve the 2023-2024 SRO Agreement with City of Idaho Falls Police Department.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
F. Virtual Prep Academy Memorandum of Understanding
Superintendent recommends approval for the Virtual Prep Academy Memorandum of Understanding. Superintendent LaOrange
explains the MOU and calendar change for the teachers working with the Virtual Prep Academ y. Trustee Wilson makes a motion
to approve the Virtual Prep Academy Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
G. Parent Teacher Conferences and Back To School Night Update
Superintendent recommends approval for the Parent Teacher Conferences Update. Superintendent LaOrange states that the
relationship between the IFEA and the district has been strong. She states that due to concerns about the calendar they were all
able to meet to come up with the proposal attached to the agenda to update the calendar to meet the needs of families and
teachers. Superintendent LaOrange reviews the changes. Trustee Westwood makes the motion for the approval of the Parent
Teacher Conference and Back To School Night Update.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
H. Paraprofessional to Certified Teaching (PaCT) Program Memorandum of Understanding
Superintendent recommends approval of the Paraprofessional to Certified Teaching (PaCT) Program Memorandum of
Understanding. Superintendent LaOrange explains that we will be asking these paraprofessionals to sign a MOU to agree to work
with us for three years as a teacher after the completion of the program. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the
Paraprofessional to Certified Teaching (PaCT) Program Memo of Understanding with Idaho State University.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
I. Bond Redemption Resolution
Eric Heringer of Piper Sandler provides information regarding the Bond Redemption and savings. He also provides clarification to
the Board on the disposition of funds. Documents were provided to the Board of Trustees and are attached to the agenda.
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt the Bond Redemption Resolution.
Trustee Westwood makes a motion
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the Board) of School District No. 91, Bonneville County, State of Idaho (the District) desires to
call for redemption certain of the Districts General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B (the 2012B Bonds) pursuant to the
redemption provisions of the Districts Resolution adopted May 22, 2012, authorizing the issuance and sale of the 2012B Bonds
(the 2012B Bond Resolution);
WHEREAS, the Board desires to call for redemption the outstanding portion of the 2012B Bonds maturing on September 15,
2024 (the Redeemed Bonds);
WHEREAS, the District shall cause a notice of redemption (the Notice of Redemption) to be prepared and delivered to
Bondholders (as defined in the 2012B Bond Resolution) pursuant to Section 207 of the 2012B Bond Resolution;
WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Superintendent and Director of Finance of the District (collectively, the Delegated
Officers) to approve the final terms and provisions of the redemption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Board authorizes the Delegated Officers to call for redemption the Redeemed Bonds.
Section 2. The Board authorizes the Delegated Officers to transfer available funds of the District in the amount of up to the par
amount of the Redeemed Bonds, plus interest accrued to the date of redemption, to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as paying agent for the 2012B Bonds, for the purpose of paying the redemption price plus accrued interest through
the date of redemption.
Section 3. The Board authorizes the Delegated Officers to assist as necessary in the preparation and distribution of the Notice of
Redemption.
Section 4. The Board authorizes the Delegated Officers to approve and pay the costs of redeeming the Redeemed Bonds,
including the fees and costs of the paying agent, municipal advisor and bond counsel.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
J. Disposition of Funds Resolution
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt the Disposition of Funds Resolution.
Trustee Coglaiti makes a motion
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the Board) of School District No. 91, Bonneville County, State of Idaho (the District) has
called for redemption the outstanding maturities of the Districts General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B (the 2012B Bond) on
September 15, 2023, which will result in all of the 2012B Bonds being paid in full;
WHEREAS, following the redemption of the 2012B Bonds, the District will have no bonded indebtedness outstanding:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33-1120, Idaho Code, after all of any issue of school bonds and all interest thereon has been
paid, redeemed and cancelled, and no other bonded indebtedness is outstanding, the District ma y credit the remaining funds in
the Districts bond fund (the Bond Fund) to its school plant facilities reserve fund upon resolution of the Board;
WHEREAS, the Board has heretofore, by resolution duly adopted, created and established a School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund;
and
WHEREAS, upon redemption of the remaining maturities of the 2012B Bonds, the Board desires to credit all remaining funds in
the Bond Fund to its School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the District as follows:
SECTION 1.
When and after the 2012B Bonds have been redeemed and paid in full, the Board authorizes the Superintendent and Director of
Finance of the District to credit the School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund with (i) all funds remaining in the Bond Fund on the date
of redemption, and (ii) and all future receipts (late taxes, delinquencies, bond levy equalization funds, etc.) attributable to the
2012B Bonds that would be deposited into the Bond Fund.
Motion by Elizabeth Cogliati, second by Paul Haacke.Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
K. New Elementary Site Location Selection
Mike Clements, CEO of Bateman-Hall provides information on the two site locations for the Board of Trustee to review. He
describes one location at Holmes and 65th. The second location is described at 65th, south of the church near 15th West. The
Board discusses the locations and asks to have more information regarding the geotech/land surveying of both properties before
making a decision. Superintendent recommends approval for the New Elementary Site Location Selection. Trustee Haacke
makes a motion to table the New Elementary Site Location Selection.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood
L. Employee 2023-2024 A
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 A. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2023-2024 A.
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 7:45 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 Wilson 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 8:35
PM.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
8:35 PM.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Elizabeth Cogliati. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Elizabeth Cogliati, Hillary
Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood