HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_09_11 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)
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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
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Paul Haacke, Trustee Ralph Frost, Director of Transportation
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Dylan Barfuss, Communications Coordinator
IFEA:David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Jessie Donnelly, President
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 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 5:25 PM.
Business Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
AMEND AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to amend the agenda. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to amend the agenda Pursuant
to Idaho Code §74-204 (4)(b) to add an action item to ratify changes to form of supplemental levy election ballot.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ADOPT AMENDED AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to adopt the amended
agenda.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange introduces and celebrates Lisa Tabereaux, Sunnyside Elementary 6th Grade Teacher. She was given a
grant to go to Mozambique to work with students. Lisa provided a brief description on some of the work she was able to do and
her experiences.
B. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange provides a presentation on student achievement reviewing ISAT, IRI, and Graduation data, which is
attached to the board agenda.
C. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provides a business and finance report, which is attached to the board agenda.
D. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided
E. IFEA Report - Jessie Donnelly, President reported. Documents are attached in the board agenda.
F. Board Policy Under Review
Superintendent LaOrange reviews the policies under review.
Section 2000 Instruction
2500 Library Materials
2530 Learning Materials Review and Reconsideration
Section 3000 Students
3285 Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
3290 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting August 14, 2024
Board Annual Retreat August 30, 2024
B. Review of Payment of Claims
August 2024 Bill List $1,031,849.17
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Lindsey Palmer Language Art TVMS
Camry Taysom 3 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Ashley Rutledge Kindergarten Hawthorne Elementary
Lisa Norman Social Studies TVMS
Jacob Friesen Math ERMS
Challis Park 6 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Christopher Boettcher Health ERMS
Lindy Sommer Kindergarten Ethel Boyes Elementary
Anneka Smith Science TVMS
April Blake Language Arts TVMS
Casie Moore ECSE Hawthorne Elementary
Sundi Paredes Psychologist District Wide
Dina Powell School Nurse Skyline High School
Corin Parker Science IFHS
Shayla Ladd 5 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Rylee Murdoch 3 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Katie Hatch Resource Room SHS
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Allison Varma 5 Grade Sunnyside Elementary
Kristie Rodriquez SPED Hawthorne Elementary
Jody Immel College and Career Emerson Alternative School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
Jeff Cannon To: IFHS From: Social Studies
From: ERMS From: Social Studies
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D. Student Travel
Idaho Falls High School Marching Band, Logan, UT, October 5-6, 2024
Skyline High School Drama, Sandy, UT, October 8, 2024
E. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4D. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4D.
Motion by Paul Haacke, 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 Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
2385 English Learner Program
2415 Supporting Student with Characteristics of Dyslexia
2435 Advanced Opportunities
3010 Open Enrollment
3310 Gangs and Gang Activity
3320 Student Voluntary Disclosure of Substance and Alcohol Abuse
3330 Student Discipline
3335 Academic Honesty
3340 Corrective Action and Punishment
3360 Discipline of Students with Disabilities with an IEP
3365 Student Sex Offenders
3370 Searches and Seizures
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement
Superintendent recommends approval of the 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement. Trustee Wilson
makes a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement.
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. 2024-2025 SRO Agreement with City of Idaho Falls Police Department
Trustee Haacke asks about the progress on defining and reporting overtime for the SRO's. Superintendent LaOrange states they
will provide a monthly report to the district. Superintendent recommends approval for the 2024-2025 SRO Agreement with City
of Idaho Falls Police Department. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve the 2024-2025 SRO Agreement with City of
Idaho Falls Police Department.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
D. Employee 2024-2025 A
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 A. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2024-2025 A, 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
E. Ratify Changes to form of Supplemental Levy Election Ballot
Superintendent LaOrange stated there was a minor correction to remove "Guidance and Health" to the ballot language, as a
minor grammatical error. She explains that we do not have health counselors and our school counselors are not considered
guidance counselors. Both Chairwoman Radcliffe and Superintendent LaOrange stated the Supplemental Levy resolution for $8
million and the term of two years was already approved at the August 14th board meeting. Superintendent recommends
approval to Ratify Changes to form of Supplemental Levy Election Ballot. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve corrections
to the supplemental levy election ballot in the form presented to the meeting.
Motion by Larry Wilson, 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 at 6:24
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