HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_10_09 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, October 9, 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:Andrea Williams, Director of Student Services
Jessie Donnelly, President Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support
Jerrica Hardy, President Elect
Jessica Watrous, President Elect
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:15 PM Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Westwood 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 5:28 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 Westwood makes a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Student Reports
Idaho Falls High School- Student Representatives AJ Johnston and Chloee Koster provided an update on activities in
school, which included Homecoming weeks activities and Student Government planning of activities to help with student
participation and school spirit.
Skyline High School- Student Representative Jordyn Fullmer provided an update on activities, which included
information about how students are loving the intervention model school day. She also talks about activities the Hope
Squad is doing and guest speaker Matt Larson. She then talks about girls soccer team participating in Top Soccer to work
with student with disabilities.
B. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange introduces and celebrates National Merit Semifinalists, Michael Wu and Simon
Karroum from Idaho Falls High School. She also celebrates Kelly Sheridan, Dean of Students at Compass Academy and presents
her with the Milken Educator Award and shares Special Message from Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie
Critchfield.
C. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange introduces Director of Intervention and Support, Thomas Kennedy to
report on summer school. He presents a Powerpoint, which is attached to the board agenda.
D. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Heather Jarrell from Linden Park
Elementary, Principal Tes Fields from AH Bush Elementary, Principal Jessie Prince and Vice Principal Chandra Lange from Dora
Erickson 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.
F. Patron Input (Sign-in required) Patron input request forms are attached to the board agenda.
G. IFEA Report Jessie Donnelly, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting September 11, 2024
Board Annual Retreat September 24, 2024
B. Review of Payment of Claims
September 2024 Bill List $1,171,020.80
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 Collins Spanish/ESL ERMS
Meagan Denson Language Arts ERMS
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Heidi Guza English Skyline High School
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Early Graduation
Student 2024-2025 A, Idaho Falls High School
Student 2024-2025 B, Idaho Falls High School
E. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Skyline High School - Family of District Employee to create Drama club DVD's.
F. Surplus Property
Fox Hollow Elementary to discard or donate file cabinets and teacher desks.
Linden Park Elementary to discard or donate miscellaneous items.
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
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 Westwood makes a motion to approve the Section
2500 Library Materials
2530 Learning Materials Review and Reconsideration
3285 Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
3290 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. Emergency Closure for Sunnyside Elementary on 09/06/2024
Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Sunnyside Elementary on 09/06/2024. Trustees Wilson
makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Sunnyside Elementary on 09/06/2024 all day due to HVAC system
malfunction causing smoke throughout the school.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. Idaho Special Education Manual Adoption
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt the Idaho Special Education Manual. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to adopt the
Idaho Special Education Manual.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
D. Employee 2024-2025 B
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 B. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 B, pending a replacement teacher.
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 6:38
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry
Wilson, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks