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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_12_11 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) 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 Board Members absent: Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Dylan Barfuss, Communications Coordinator 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 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 Wilson makes a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Compass Academy - Student Representative Maddy Lawry provided an update on activities, which included information about three weeks of holiday spirit, making paper ornaments for a the school Christmas tree, a hot chocolate fundraiser, and a stocking-grams fundraiser. She stated students are also working on Mock Government, the Medieval Carnival, and building community with the students. Idaho Falls High School - Student Representative Ava Thompson and Sophie Call provided an update on activities, which included information about IFHS athletics and athletes. They also speak about attendance incentives that teachers are providing. Emerson Alternative High School - Student Representative Teagan Lawson provided an update on activities, which included information about student loving how helpful the teachers are and students are taking advantage of LCA makeup hours. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates events and Future Farmers of America Students. Celebrating Migrant Parent Advisory Council Night, a presentation from Thomas Kennedy and his staff, which is attached to the board agenda. Celebrating Education Support Professionals Day Sponsors and donations. Thank you to everyone who helped and support our support professionals. Celebrating the Future Farmers of America Program with Ag Instructor Natasha Mohler. FFA President Adellyna Castillo speaks about their work on having a "Learn about Ag Day" for the first-grade elementary students within D91. She states they have a plan to use the Bonneville County Fairgrounds and have received numerous donations and vendors that will participate in the event in April. C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange introduced Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director of Personal and Planning to present information on the new Incident IQ ticketing system for Human Resources, which is attached to the board agenda. She also introduced Tito Paredes, Director of Technology to present the new Visitor Aware program that will roll out early next year to help with safety and visitors in the schools. 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) Chairwoman Radcliffe provides direction on public input to include that all public input shall be limited to items listed on the agenda, per Idaho Code 33-510(5). She states if the input listed on the written input form does not apply to an agenda item, the patron will not be called upon to provide input. She also states if the oral input does not adhere to the agenda topic list, is related to personnel matters, or consists of personal attacks the input will be stopped. 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 Chairwoman Radcliffe acknowledges the written IFEA report and thanks them for their written report, which is attached to the board agenda. Chairwoman Radcliffe addresses the IFEA reports from previous meetings. She also addresses the role of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent, board policy addressing complaints, board agenda procedure, and transparency. Her comments are attached to the board agenda. G. Board Policy Under Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policies. Board of Trustees discuss any updates they recommend. Section 2000 Instruction 2550 Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education Section 3000 Students 3510 Student Medicines 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases 3525 Immunization Requirements Section 4000 Community Relations 4600 Volunteer Assistance CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Special Board Meeting November 7, 2024 Board Business Meeting November 13, 2024 B. Review of Payment of Claims/IFEA Invoices November 2024 Bill List $1,292,393.24 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 Ricardo Guajardo Psychologist District Wide Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Student Travel Eagle Rock Middle School Cheer, Eagle, ID January 25-26, 2025 Idaho Falls High School Wrestling, Reno, NV December 19-22, 2024 Idaho Falls High School Choir, Lewiston, ID January 29-February 2, 2025 Compass Academy Art Group, Washington, DC, October 1-5, 2025 E. Early Graduation Student 2024-2025 C, Emerson Alternative High School Student 2024-2025 D, Compass Academy Student 2024-2025 E, Compass Academy Student 2024-2025 F, Compass Academy F. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks ACTION ITEMS A. New Course Proposals 2025-2026 Superintendent recommends approval of the New Course Proposals 2025-2026. Superintendent LaOrange introduces Sgt. Hawkins to present information on the Military Leadership course. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the New Course Proposals 2025-2026. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks ADJOURN A. Adjourn Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 6:53 pm. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks