HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_05_14 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)
Generated by Jessica Cushman
Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Paul Haacke, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:15 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 Wilson provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson – aye
Jeremy Westwood - Not Present at Vote
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss property and negotiations. Executive Session concluded at 5:33 PM.
Business Meeting called to order at 5:34 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided.
B. Student Reports
Compass Academy - Student Representative Aiden Biggs and Elijah Zeller provided an update on activities, which
included information on student's liking the old A/B day block schedule better due to accommodating their students
better. They also state a concern for the loss of the Dean of students position and worry how it will impact their school.
Aiden shares how impactful Compass has been for him, as he is a senior, and hopes that the traditions and school
continues to be as impactful for others.
C. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates the District's partnership with Teton Toyota and the car raffle winner, Anna
Reed.
D. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange states negotiations has officially started and says thank you the district
leadership and IFEA for their hard work and dedication. She then states that Lanell Farmer and her have started meeting with
schools during faculty meetings reviewing new legislation.
E. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kris Smith of Compass Academy
and Principal Dr. Chris Powell of Idaho Falls High School. They present their school and student achievement reports, which is
attached in board agenda.
F. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provides a business and finance report, which is attached to the board
agenda.
G. K-6 Music Curriculum Recommendation Curriculum Coordinator, Todd Brown provides a K-6 Music Curriculum
Recommendation. The recommendation summary is attached to the board agenda.
H. IFEA Report Jess Watrous, President, reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
I. Upcoming Dates
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting April 9, 2025
Board Work Session April 22, 2025
Special Board Meeting April 23, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
April 2025 Bill List $1,680,904.92
IFEA Invoices
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Jamie Miner Elementary TBD
Ryan St. Pierre Resource Room Skyline High School
Shannon Steele Early Childhood Preschool Hawthorne
Amy Hunemiller SLP District Wide
Matthew Janes Automotive Tech CTEC
McKenzie Kunz Counselor TempleView Elementary
Celeste Gray Kindergarten Dora Erickson Elementary
Brenda Addis SPED Dora Erickson Elementary
Jamie Schmall 1 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Aubrey Flynn SLP District Wide
Sabrina Dillard Resource Room Hawthorne Elementary
Kristine Parker 1 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Jennifer Pitt Math IFHS
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the
following positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Megan Ramos Kindergarten Dora Erickson Elementary
Tiana Eck 6 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Travis Coles French/Spanish TaylorView Middle School
Trisalaya Wyrick 6 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Avery Fuhriman Art Eagle Rock Middle School
Ashley Anderson Counselor Longfellow Elementary
Julie Williams 2 Grade Linden Park Elementary
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
May 27, 2025, 4:30 PM Compass Academy Graduation
May 27, 2025, 7:30 PM Skyline High School Graduation
May 28, 2025, 3:00 PM Emerson Alternative High School Graduation
May 28, 2025, 7:30 PM Idaho Falls High School Graduation
June 11, 2025, Board Business Meeting and Budget Hearing
Scheduling a Special Board Meeting was discussed and scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025 at noon for Negotiations
and Superintendent Evaluation.
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D. Matching Funds
Theresa Bunker Elementary School - Tables and Chairs $3,586.54
Longfellow Elementary School - Interactive STEM Supplies $8,840.39
Hawthorne Elementary School - Walking Path $9,250.00
E. Student Travel
SHS Speech and Debate, Des Moines, IA June 14-21, 2025
CTEC Firefighter Students, Atlanta, GA June 22-28, 2025
SHS Musical Theater, Boise, ID May 16-17, 2025
IFHS Track Boise, ID May 15-17, 2025
IFHS Tennis Boise, ID May 15-17, 2025
SHS Baseball Boise, ID May 14-17, 2025
SHS Tennis Boise, ID May 14-17, 2025
SHS Track Boise, ID May 14-17, 2025
F. Surplus Property
IT to recycle listed technology items
Temple View Elementary to donate or discard book shelves
G. Employee Acquisition
Idaho Falls High School - District Employee for photography
TaylorView Middle School - District Employee for photography
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Westwood makes motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
ACTION ITEMS
A. Social Studies Curriculum Recommendation
Superintendent recommends approval of the Social Studies Curriculum Recommendation. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to
approve the Social Studies Curriculum Recommendation.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
B. Agricultural Science and Technology Mentorship
Superintendent recommends approval of the Agricultural Science and Technology Mentorship. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to
approve the Agricultural Science and Technology Mentorship for Nastaha Mohler.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
C. High School Football Equipment Usage Requests
Superintendent recommends approval for the High School Football Equipment Usage Requests. Trustee Westwood asks if
equipment will be checked out and back in before the season starts. Superintendent LaOrange stated yes it will be. Trustee
Wilson makes a motion to approve the High School Football Equipment Usage Requests.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
D. New Bus Bid
Superintendent LaOrange presents a notice on pricing due to tariffs. The Board discusses the importance of keeping with the
rotation of new buses for the safety of students. Trustee Ricks asks Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation, about the
reimbursement rate on new bussing. Ralph states that the district gets reimbursed 85% over 12 years.
Superintendent recommends approval of New Bus Bid, as presented. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the New Bus Bid,
as presented.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:09
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke