HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_02_12 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, February 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
Tito Paredes, Director of Technology
IFEA:
Jerrica Hardy, Co-President
Jessica Watrous, Co-President
Jeff Cannon, President Elect
Business Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:36 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)(b) Personnel]. Trustee Haacke 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 5:45 PM.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Patron Input (Sign-in required) Patron input request forms are attached to the board agenda.
B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Robin Christensen, Idaho Falls High School Speech and Debate
teacher. Robin won the 2024-2025 NFHS Outstanding Speech & Debate Educator Award for Section 8. Section 8 is comprised of
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. She states Robin Christensen is a pillar of Idaho’s speech and
debate community, with a career marked by exceptional leadership and advocacy. Over 11 years at Idaho Falls High School,
Christensen has coached numerous state champions and two national champions – the only two in Idaho’s history. Her
dedication to competitive success is matched by her commitment to fostering critical public speaking skills, which she
champions as essential for all students. Christensen’s influence extends beyond her team; she has served as Idaho’s Speech
Commissioner, developed statewide judge training, and worked tirelessly to preserve speech education as a graduation
requirement. A two-diamond coach and NSDA Idaho District Coach of the Year, Christensen’s leadership is rooted in her belief in
the transformative power of speech and debate. Her ability to inject joy into every meeting, tournament and classroom
exemplifies her passion for empowering students and colleagues alike.
Superintendent LaOrange also celebrates Director of Transportation, Ralph Frost because all bus routes ran yesterday and today
without canceling of any routes. She stated neighboring districts had to cancel bus routes yesterday due to not enough bus
drivers. She states how much she appreciates Ralph and his team for keep our busses running and all their hard work.
C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange provided a Powerpoint on the District Advisory Council, which is
attached to the board agenda.
D. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kylie Dixon of Sunnyside
Elementary and Principal Steven Andrew of Longfellow Elementary. They present their school and student achievement reports,
which is attached in board agenda.
E. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provides a business and finance report, which is attached to the board
agenda. She also states that an RFP Audit was posted today on our website and will be posted in the Post Register this week and
again next week. Superintendent LaOrange celebrates that Lanell was invited by Senator Lent to Boise last week to provide a
presentation on School Finance and did an amazing job. Lots of people attended her presentation and everyone was very
impressed. She states we are lucky to have her part of our team.
F. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is attached to the board agenda.
G. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policy. The Board discuss
the policy.
Section 3000 - Students
3500 Student Health and Physical Screening Examinations
H. Board Policy Under Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policies.
Section 8000 - Non-Instructional Operations
8140 Student Conduct on Buses
8320 Emergency Drills
I. Upcoming Dates Chairwoman Hillary Radcliffe reviews upcoming dates with the Board of Trustees.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Annual Board Meeting January 15, 2025
Board Work Session January 28, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
January 2025 Bill List $$1,530,684.59
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Yesenia Cortez Calzada 4 Grade Theresa Bunker Elementary
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the
following positions:
Name Position Location
Janice Garcia 3 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Matching Funds
Skyline High School - Scoreboard Tables $36,671.25
Eagle Rock Middle School - Vending Machine $5,633.00
E. Student Travel
SHS BPA, Boise, ID March 2-5, 2025
IFHS BPA, Boise, ID March 2-5, 2025
Compass BPA, Boise, ID March 2-5, 2025
SHS Baseball, Oxnard, CA March 11-16, 2025
IFHS Scholastic Team, Arlington, VA April 23-27, 2025
F. Surplus Property
Westside Elementary to discard or sell old playground equipment.
Fox Hollow Elementary to discard or donate old desk.
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Ricks makes motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. 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 Ricks makes a motion to
approve the Section 2250 Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. RFP Printer/Copier Proposal
Superintendent recommends approval for the RFP Printer/Copier Proposal. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the RFP
Printer/Copier Proposal for Fisher's Technology.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. School Calendar Proposals
Superintendent recommends approval for school calendar proposals. Board of Trustees discuss the calendar options. Trustee
Haacke makes a motion to approve Option A for school calendar proposals for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. 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 7:01
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks