HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_06_11 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING and BUDGET HEARING (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
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Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Paul Haacke, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Board Members absent:David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
BUDGET HEARING 5:00 PM
Budget Hearing presentation was given by Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:31 PM Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Ricks made a motion to go into
Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(c) Property(e)Negotiations]. Trustee Haacke provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss property and negotiations. Executive Session concluded at 5:48 PM.
Business Meeting called to order at 5:50 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
AMEND AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to amend the agenda. Trustee Ricks made a motion to amend the agenda to add
Executive Session to the end of the meeting.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided
B. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates our teachers. She states that we had lots of good things happen throughout the district this
year with intervention and growth in early literacy and math. She thanks the teachers, paras, and administrators for all their
hard work this year.
C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange provided a PLC presentation, which is attached to the board agenda.
D. School Report and Student Achievement
School report and student achievement presentation is given from Principal Josh Newell of Skyline High School, which is
attached to the board agenda.
E. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Famer presented a budget summary for April 2025, which is attached to the board agenda.
F. IFEA Report Jessica Watrous, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting May 14, 2025
Special Board Meeting May 19, 2025
Special Board Meeting May 22, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims and ISBA Annual Membership Dues
May 2025 Bill List $1,925,460.67
Renewal of ISBA Annual Membership Dues
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Rebekah Laybourn Science Skyline High School
Renae Mendenhall 7 Grade Math Eagle Rock Middle School
Nikelle Rose Choir Eagle Rock Middle School
Ashlee Reese 5 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Tricia Bradshaw 6 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Susan Chandler Kindergarten Longfellow Elementary
Garrett Gaines Speech and Debate Skyline High School
Dallin Terry 7 Math Eagle Rock Middle School
Stanley Phillips Art Eagle Rock Middle School
Krista Bytendorp 6 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Evelyn Heiner 4 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Maribel Alonso Day Treatment Longfellow Elementary
Jamie Blake Art Compass Academy
Ryan Garrick PASS Program AH Bush 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
Heather Turner 5 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Trevor Shephard Welding CTEC
Jessie Prince Principal Dora Erickson Elementary
Mattew Houser Vice Principal Eagle Rock Middle School
Kristen Croft Special Education Theresa Bunker Elementary
Natasha Diaz Art Compass Academy
Sara Kinsey Language Arts Compass Academy
Nancy Davis Science Compass Academy
Cassidy Jardine Social Studies Compass Academy
Jennifer Mushala 5 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Syrena L’orl Bush SLP District Wide
Laura Milton-Hayden 3 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Camry Taysom 3 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Morgan Hammon 4 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Richard Field Special Education Dora Erickson Elementary
Alexander Woodward Counselor Eagle Rock Middle School
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Barbara Rudd Math Eagle Rock Middle School
Melissa Collins Spanish Eagle Rock Middle School
Matthew Hildebrand 2 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Melissa Reed 2 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Angela Gneiting Day Treatment Longfellow Elementary
Ashley Jennings Math Skyline High School
Katie Hatch Special Education Skyline High School
Rebecca Holmes Psychologist District Wide
Julie Williams 2 Grade Linden Park Elementary
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Marcy Hanson 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Transfers:
Kristen Dunnells To: Business Technology From: CTEC
From: Business Technology From: Skyline High School
Steven Andrew To: Principal From: Dora Erickson Elementary
From: Principal From: Longfellow Elementary
Gericke Kohn To: Language Arts From: Compass Academy
From: Language Arts From: Eagle Rock Middle School
Melissa Rhodes To: 5th Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary
From: Kindergarten From: Fox Hollow Elementary
Kathryn Ford To: 1 Grade From: Fox Hollow Elementary
From: 6 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary
Lisa Hays To: 5 Grade From: Ethel Boyes Elementary
From: 5 Grade From: Hawthorne Elementary
Bryanna Moore To: Physical Science From: Taylorview Middle School
From: 5 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary
Lorraine Roach To: 2 Grade From: Theresa Bunker
Elementary
From: 1 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary
Michelle Kurns To: 5 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary
From: Kindergarten From: AH Bush Elementary
Julie Bartle To: 5 Grade From: Edgemont Elementary
From: 5 Grade From: Dora Erickson Elementary
D. Matching Funds
Westside Elementary School - Playground Equipment $99,840.99
E. Student Travel
SHS Volleyball Roy, UT Oct 10-11, 2025
F. F. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Idaho Falls High School - District Employee for photography
Compass Academy - District Employee for photography
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
ACTION ITEMS
A. K-6 Music Curriculum Recommendation
Superintendent recommends approval of the K-6 Music Curriculum Recommendation. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve
the K-6 Music Committee Recommendation.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
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B. Adopt FY2026 Budget with Fee Increases
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt FY2026 Budget with Fee Increases. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to adopt
FY2026 Budget with Fee Increases.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
C. Frontier Fields Lighting Bid
Superintendent recommends approval for the Frontier Fields Lighting Bid. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Frontier
Fields Lighting Bid with Arco Electric.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:52 pm Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Wilson made a motion to go into
Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(c) Property(e)Negotiations. Trustee Haacke provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss property and negotiation matters. Executive Session concluded at 7:50
PM.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks