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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_01_15 Board MinutesANNUAL BOARD MEETING (Wednesday, January 15, 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 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 Andrea Williams, Student Services Director IFEA:Tito Paredes, Director of Technology Jerrica Hardy, Co-President Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support 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 5:35 PM. Business Meeting called to order at 5:36 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 Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Reorganization of the Board of Trustees Affirm Reorganization of the Board of Trustees - Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the Idaho Falls School District #91 Board of Trustees dissolved and asks the Board to proceed with the Reorganization for the 2025 year. Superintendent LaOrange declared the office of Chairperson of the Board for the 2025 year open for nominations. Trustee Westwood made a motion nominating Trustee Hillary Radcliffe. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Trustee Ricks made a motion nominating Trustee Paul Haacke. Trustee Haacke provided the second. No other nominations were brought forward. Trustee Haacke made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Superintendent LaOrange called for a vote for Trustee Hillary Radcliffe for Board Chairperson. Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay. Superintendent LaOrange called for a vote for Trustee Paul Haacke for Board Chairperson. Motion 1 aye, 4 nays. Superintendent LaOrange declared Trustee Hillary Radcliffe as the 2025 Board Chairperson. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Vice Chairperson open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating Trustee Larry Wilson. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No other nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Haacke provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Trustee Larry Wilson for Vice Chairperson. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Trustee Larry Wilson as the 2025 Vice Chairperson. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Treasurer open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating Lanell Farmer as Treasurer. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No further nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Haacke provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Lanell Farmer for Treasurer. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Lanell Farmer as 2025 Treasurer. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared the office of Clerk open for nominations. Trustee Radcliffe made a motion nominating Jessica Cushman as Clerk. Trustee Westwood provided the second. No further nominations were brought forward. Trustee Westwood made a motion to cease nominations. Trustee Haacke provided the second. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a vote for Jessica Cushman for Clerk. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairwoman Radcliffe declared Jessica Cushman as the 2025 Clerk. Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to accept the reorganization of the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees for the 2025 year. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to accept the reorganization of the Idaho Falls School Dist. 91 Board of Trustees for the 2025 year. Trustee Haacke provided the second. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Review and Sign Code of Ethics Chairwoman Radcliffe reviews the Code of Ethics for the Board of Trustees and they sign the Idaho School Board Association Code of Ethics for School Board Members. Set Dates and Times of Board Meetings Chairwoman Radcliffe reviewed the prepared 2025 Board Meeting Schedule. REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Sam Boyle provided an update on activities. Sam starts his report by thanking Superintendent LaOrange for visiting Student Government and discussing lunch and passing time. He also reported information about State Drama qualifying for semi-finals and finals, Music Theater placing third, Speech/Debate placing second in Twin Falls, the Scholastic team did amazing qualifying for Nationals, and the Cheer team took first and second with most creative awards at a Rigby competition. He adds both girls and boys basketball teams won their brackets at the Holiday Shoot out over Christmas Break. He reports the Sweethearts Dance will be on February 1st and Val - a grams start the first week of February. He then states that the Annual Souper Bowl canned food drive will be starting and they will work collaboratively with Skyline High School and Compass Academy to achieve a district total goal of 300,000 cans. Skyline High School - Student Representative Jordyn Fullmer provided an update on activities, which included information about Student Government meeting with Superintendent LaOrange and discussing lunch and passing time and also the Annual Souper Bowl canned food drive will be starting and they will work collaboratively with Idaho Falls High School and Compass Academy. She also reports the change in 8th grade tours to be a Skyline Tour for parents and students in a couple weeks. She reports they will have a Souper Bowl table at the Skyline Tour evening and mentions a Money Blitz planned for one of the Skyline/Idaho Falls Games. She also reports the College and Career fair coming up. Compass Academy - Student Representative Maddy Lawry provided an update on activities, which included information about a successful Stocking Grams fundraiser before break, Valentine's Day themed dance on February 15th, Annual Compass Royalty in February, Senior Government Mock Government project started, and other class projects. Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Jerico Porter provided an update on activities, which included information about service projects that were done before Christmas Break. These service projects included foster kids gifts, making blankets for the elderly, wrote letters to Veterans, took hot cocoa to the neighbors, and read to students at Hawthorne Elementary. He also reports two graduated students at the end of block two and nine more graduating at the end of block three. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates CTEC and Emerson Alternative High School Students. Celebrating CTEC Cyber Patriot Security Students- Cathy Owen, CTEC teacher introduced a few students that were able to attend the meeting and discussed their state winners and those who have advanced to semi-finals in Cyber Security. She also explained their certifications and accomplishments with Cyber Securit y. Celebrating Emerson Students Service projects which were introduced in Student Reports by Jerico Porter. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange provided the final results of Supplemental Election for November 5th elections with the levy passing. Chairwoman Radcliffe thanks the community for supporting and voting for the levy. Superintendent LaOrange introduces Todd Brown to provide a report from the Math Committee, which is attached to the board agenda. Superintendent LaOrange introduces Thomas Kennedy to provide an IRI Mid-year Results report, which is attached to the board agenda. Superintendent LaOrange thanks Director of Technology and his team as were the only district in the area that had no Powerschool data breach. She also thanks the Board of Trustees for scheduling and being available on January 20th during the staff development day. She states the Board Members will be available to meet with teachers. D. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Sarah Cherry of Fox Hollow Elementary and Principal Amanda Hall of Ethel Boyes Elementary. They present their school and student achievement reports, which is attached in board agenda. D. Finance Update Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provides a business and finance report, which is attached to the board agenda. E. Patron Input (Sign-in required) Patron input request forms are attached to the board agenda. Patron Input requests for items not on the agenda were not given and are also attached. F. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is attached to the board agenda. G. Board Policy Under Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policies. Section 8000 - Non-Instructional Operations 8140 Student Conduct on Buses 8320 Emergency Drills The Board discusses moving the action items before the consent agenda due to the field trip related policy. ACTION ITEMS A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies. Board of Trustees discuss the 2250 Field Trip policy and ask regarding about student travel. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Section 3510 Student Medicines 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases 3525 Immunization Requirements 4600 Volunteer Assistance Tabled 2250 Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks B. Employee 2024-2025 D Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 D. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 D, upon finding a suitable replacement. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Board Business Meeting December 11, 2024 B. Review of Payment of Claims December 2024 Bill List $1,787,548.87 C. Staff Actions New Hires: Name Position Location Mackenzie Walker Biology Idaho Falls High School Brittney Quinn PASS Program AH Bush Elementary Rebecca Holmes Psychologist District Wide Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following positions: Name Position Location Macade Vineyard Career Exploration Eagle Rock Middle School Resignations: Name Position Location Retirees: Name Position Location Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Student Travel IFHS, SHS, Compass Ski Clubs, Sun Valley, ID January 25, 2025 IFHS, SHS, Compass Ski Clubs, Alta, WY February 8, 2025 IFHS, SHS, Compass Ski Clubs, Garden City, UT February 22, 2025 IFHS, SHS, Compass Ski Clubs, Sun Valley, ID March 1, 2025 SHS Orchestra, Spokane, WA February 13-16, 2025 CTEC FFA, Boise, ID January 27, 2025 E. Early Graduation Student 2024-2025 G, Idaho Falls High School F. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Idaho Falls High School - Family of District Employee for construction drawings Skyline High School - Family of District Employee for Athletic Gear G. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Ricks makes motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F, excluding student travel for Orchestra and adding a chaperone for the student travel request for FFA. Motion by Shay Ricks, 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 7:10 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