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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_11_13 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, November 13, 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 Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning Paul Haacke, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance Dylan Barfuss, Communications Coordinator 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 - not present to vote 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 Wilson makes a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION A. Student Reports Skyline High School- Student Representative Jordyn Fullmer provided an update on activities, which included information about Student Government receiving Outstanding Student Council Award at state, that requires many service projects. The student government group took away from state new activities that will implement at school. Compass Academy- Student Representative Aidan Biggs provided an update on activities, which included information about school environment and showed a video that was made schoolwide. He also speaks about elections and a junior project called Food Trucks. B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Idaho Falls High School and Skyline High School teachers. She invites Principal Christopher Powell and Principal Josh Newell to introduce the teachers. The Outstanding Speech & Debate Coach of the Year was awarded to Robin Christensen of Idaho Falls HS The Technical Theater Teacher of the Year was awarded to Megan Smith of Idaho Falls HS The Speech Teacher of the Year was awarded to Christine Hubbard of Skyline HS The Acting & Directing Theater Teacher of the Year was awarded to Sue Parrett of Skyline HS C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Tes Fields of AH Bush Elementary to provide a report on the PASS Program that she is piloting at her school. Superintendent LaOrange shares that this program will also be piloted at Dora Erickson Elementary. She presents a Powerpoint, which is attached to the board agenda. D. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Kathy Pilkington from Theresa Bunker Elementary, Principal Mark Morgan from Hawthorne Elementary, and Principal Sarah Childers from Temple View Elementary. They present their school and student achievement reports PowerPoint, 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. Trustee Westwood thanks Lanell Farmer for all her hard work and adds that the audit was completed with no findings. He states in comparison to last year and all the clean up, he is very appreciative of her hard work. F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided. G. IFEA Report Jerica Hardy and Jessica Watrous, Co-Presidents reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda H. First Reading - Board Policy Revisions and Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policies. Board of Trustees discuss any updates they recommend. Section 2000 Instruction 2250 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 Board Business Meeting October 9, 2024 Board Work Session October 29, 2024 B. Review of Payment of Claims/IFEA Invoices October 2024 Bill List $1,561,270.08 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 Melissa Diaz 5 Grade Temple View Elementary Marley Canty 1 Grade Temple View Elementary Carter Briggs English SHS Resignations: Name Position Location Brielle Parra 1 Grade Temple View Elementary Retirees: Name Position Location Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Idaho Falls High School - Family of District Employee to create Drama club photo's. E. Student Travel Compass Academy Art Group, Washington, DC, April 19-23, 2025 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 Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks ACTION ITEMS th st st A. SAT/On-line Learning Day Superintendent recommends approval for scheduling SAT Day as an On-line Learning Day. Trustee Haacke makes a comment about work not being assigned on on-line learning days. Superintendent LaOrange states there has been procedures put in place for teachers on on-line learning days and many classes have assignments that are assigned earlier in the week that may be done on these days but students may get them done prior to those days. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve scheduling SAT Day, March 19, 2025, as an On-line Learning Day for 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks B. Employee 2024-2025 C Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 C. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 C. 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 Haacke makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks