HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_03_12 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, March 12, 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 David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
IFEA:
Jerrica Hardy, Co-President
Jessica Watrous, Co-President
Jeff Cannon, President Elect
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:15 PM Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Haacke made a motion to go into
Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b) Personnel]. Trustee Ricks provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:27 PM.
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 Haacke makes a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Paul Haacke, 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
Skyline High School - Student Representative Jordyn Fullmer provided an update on activities, which included
information about Student Government Regional Conference, celebration of winter sports, BPA attending State
Competition in Boise, and starting Student Government elections for next year.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative AJ Johnston provided an update on activities, which included
information about the success in the Annual Souper Bowl can food drive, extra and co-curricular achievements, and the
celebration of spring sports.
Compass Academy - Student Representative Aiden Biggs provided an update on activities, which included information
on government projects and integrated classes.
C. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Director of Intervention and Support, Thomas Kennedy for his success
with the Migrant Family Council and events. His staff and him have had great success in connecting with the Migrant families
and creating events where they feel welcome and can get the support they need.
D. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange provided a PowerPoint on Strategic Planning, which is attached to the
board agenda.
E. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Wade Leavitt of Edgemont
Elementary, Principal Kelsey Anderson of Westside Elementary, Principal Jeff Davis of Eagle Rock Middle School, and Principal
Dave Webster of Taylor View Middle 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. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is acknowledged and is attached to the board agenda.
H. Board Policy Under Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policy. The Board discusses the policy further with
recommendations.
Section 3000 Students
3500 Student Health and Physical Screening Examinations
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting February 12, 2025
Board Work Session February 25, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
February 2025 Bill List $1,290,903.75
IFEA Invoices
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
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Student Travel
CTEC FFA, Twin Falls, ID April 1-5, 2025
CTEC Skills USA, Nampa, ID April 7-9, 2025
CTEC Welding, Twin Falls, ID March 20-21, 2025
IFHS Senior Trip, Ogden, UT May 22, 2025
IFHS Varsity Baseball, Chandler, AZ March 23-26, 2025
SHS Senior Trip, Ogden, UT May 22, 2025
SHS Softball, St. George, UT March 20-24, 2025
CTEC Cybersecurity, Boise, ID April 4-6, 2025
IFHS Speech and Debate, Twin Falls, ID March 13-15, 2025
SHS Drama, Pocatello, ID April 17-19, 2025
E. Employee Acquisition
Eagle Rock Middle School - District Employee for T-Shirts
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Trustee Haacke makes motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4E.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ACTION ITEMS
A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies.
Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Section
8140 Student Conduct on Buses
8320 Emergency Drills
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on 01/15/2025
Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on 01/15/2025. Trustee Ricks makes a
motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Compass Academy on 01/15/2025 for a partial day due to the Idaho Falls Water
Department informing the school of a water main break in front of the school, resulting in the school with no access to w ater.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. Frontier Fields Phase 2 and Phase 3 Proposal
Superintendent recommends approval for Frontier Fields Phase 2 and Phase 3 Proposal. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve Frontier Fields Phase 2 and Phase 3 Proposal.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried VotingAye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
D. Employee 2024-2025 E
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 E. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 E, upon finding a suitable replacement.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:57
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks