HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_04_09 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)
Generated by Jessica Cushman
Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Paul Haacke, Trustee Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Shay Ricks, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Board Members absent: Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
Jeff Cannon, President Elect
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No motion was made for Executive Session IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b)Personnel(e)Negotiations, due to no longer being
needed, motion dies and Executive Session is canceled.
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 Westwood makes a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke, Jeremy
Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Patron Input (Sign-in required) Patron input request forms are attached to the board agenda.
B. Student Reports
Compass Academy - Student Representative Aiden Biggs provided an update on activities, which included information
on the school wide Fed-Ex project showcasing unique and diverse projects from each student.
C. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Elementary Music Specialist, Jennifer Korenke-Stanger for all her
dedication and support for the district wide music programs, including the 5th grade Patriotic Program. She also celebrates IFHS
teacher Michelle Ward for receiving the Heart of the Servants award from Civitan's Club.
D. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange provided a PowerPoint on Idaho Senate Bill 1032: Distraction Free
Learning, which is attached to the board agenda.
E. Social Studies Curriculum Recommendation Curriculum Coordinator, Todd Brown provides a Social Studies Curriculum
Recommendation, which is attached to the board agenda.
F. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Micheal Keyes of Emerson
Alternative High School and Principal Beverly Hott of Career and Technical Education Center. They present their school and
student achievement reports, which is attached in board agenda.
G. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provides a business and finance report, which is attached to the board
agenda.
H. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is acknowledged and is attached to the board agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Special Board Meeting March 5, 2025
Board Business Meeting March 12, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
March 2025 Bill List $1,225,335.98
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
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Meagan Denson 7 Grade Reading Eagle Rock Middle School
DaquiRee Moore 4 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary
Kim Nate Resource Room Linden Park Elementary
April Stromberg Special Programs Idaho Falls High School
Tawnie Douglass 5 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Rachel Petersen 2 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Addison Croft Kindergarten Sunnyside Elementary
Jessica Donnelly Science Skyline High School
Maranda Matson ECSE Hawthorne Elementary
Mckenzie Duncan Counselor Templeview Elementary
Jessica Baker 4 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Alex Peterson Kindergarten Longfellow Elementary
Alicia Chaico Music Eagle Rock Middle School
Stephanie Carstens Math 8 & Algebra Eagle Rock Middle School
Jeremy Bird Automotive Tech Idaho Falls High School
Challis Parke 6 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Corin Parker Science Idaho Falls High School
Philip Keathley Automotive Tech CTEC
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Melissa Reed 2 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Nick Kimmet Counselor Idaho Falls High School
Penny Kimmet Librarian Idaho Falls High School
Kellie Petersen Math Skyline High School
Roger Gottlob Social Studies Taylorview Middle School
Amy McMullen 2 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary
Clairene Longhurst Special Programs Dora Erickson Elementary
Marci Morrison Kindergarten Edgemont Elementary
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Employee Acquisition
Idaho Falls High School - Family of District Employee for construction drawings
E. Early Graduation
Student 2024-2025 H, Idaho Falls High School
F. Matching Funds
Edgemont Elementary - Privacy Screen $9,721.87
G. Student Travel
Compass Academy BPA, Orlando, FL May 6-11 2025
SHS Choir, Farmington, UT May 26, 2025
IFHS Tennis, Boise, ID April 25-26, 2025
IFHS Tennis, Boise, ID April 18-19, 2025
H. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Ricks makes motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson
ACTION ITEMS
A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies.
Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Section 3500 Student Health and Physical Screening Examination, with the
addition of the employment code and added language.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson
B. Auditing Services
Superintendent recommends approval for Auditing Services. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to reject all bids for the auditing
contract.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:53
pm.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Larry Wilson