HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_07_17 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, July 17, 2024)
Generated by Jessica Cushman
Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla La Orange, Superintendent
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Paul Haacke, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Shay Ricks, Trustee Tito Paredes, Director of Technology
Board Members absent: Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Dylan Barfuss, Communications Coordinator
David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
IFEA:
Jerrica Hardy, President Elect
Jessica Watrous, President Elect
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:00 PM Chairwoman Radcliffe called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Ricks made a motion to go into
Executive Session [IDAHO CODE §74-206 (1)(b) Personnel. Trustee Radcliffe provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – 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 5:30 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 made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Jeremy
Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Celebrations
Celebrations were presented from Superintendent LaOrange. She introduced Tito Paredes, Director of Technology. He provides a
introduction for Esports and turns over the time to Esports Coaches Valerie McAllister and David Wilbanks. They present
information regarding Esports and their fundraiser, which is attached to the board agenda.
B. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange provides a brief summary on preliminary data for the Idaho Reading Indicator, which is attached to
the board agenda.
C. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer provided the Board a budget summary, which is attached to the board agenda.
D. Patron Input (Sign-in required) No comments were provided
E. IFEA Report - Jerrica Hardy and Jessica Watrous, President Elects reported. Documents are attached in the board
agenda.
F. Board Policy Revisions and Review -First Reading Superintendent LaOrange reviews updates and new policies.
Section 2000 Instruction
2385 English Learner Program
2415 Supporting Student with Characteristics of Dyslexia
2435 Advanced Opportunities
Section 3000 Students
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
3365 Student Sex Offenders
3370 Searches and Seizures
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Special Board Meeting June 5, 2024
Board Business Meeting and Budget Hearing June 12, 2024
Board Work Session June 25, 2024
B. Review of Payment of Claims
June 2024 Bill List $2,885,472.17
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Hanna Rahberger Gifted and Talented Bush Elementary
Brittany Jenkins 5 Grade Bush Elementary
Alexandra Boutler 3 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
Cherree Greenwade 5 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Heather McKinlay EL English SHS
David Doyle Math SHS
Carol Covert Counselor Fox Hollow Elementary
Troy Cook Counselor SHS
Mckenna Murphy Science SHS
KaDee Kimmel Science Emerson Alternative HS
Jana Angle 5 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Britnee Egan Counselor SHS
Allison Benson Math IFHS
Heather Cook 6 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Amber Park 1 Grade Hawthorne Elementary
Amy Hopkins Speech Language Pathologist District Wide
Kayla Hovey Resource Room IFHS
Sonia Eby 4 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Kylie Hatch ECSE Hawthorne Elementary
Shalaina Tyler SPED SHS
Lauren Jonk 5 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Kasi Jarvis Kindergarten Ethel Boyes Elementary
Tarah Davidson Counselor Compass Academy
Jennifer Nelson 4 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Samuel Shields Social Studies ERMS
Melita LeCroy English Compass Academy
Jessica Hughes 4 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Aanja Stringham 4 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the following
positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Patrick Lloyd Athletic Coordinator IFHS
Tristan Bradshaw Science Emerson Alternative HS
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Retirees:
Name Position Location
Derra Isham 6 Grade Edgemont Elementary
Transfers:
Karen Jones To: Lead Behavior Interventionist From: District Wide
From: Psychosocial Rehab From: District Wide
Zarrick Wadsworth To: Athletic Director From: SHS
From: Assistant Principal From: TVMS
Nick Birch To: Athletic Director From: IFHS
From: Health and PE From: Eagle Rock Middle School
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ACCEL Online Academy
Reduction in Force
Name Location
Crystal Sullivan ACCEL Online Academy
Stephanie Lydic ACCEL Online Academy
Alex Anthony ACCEL Online Academy
Jena Herriott ACCEL Online Academy
Gloria Yocum ACCEL Online Academy
D. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Idaho Falls High School - District Employee Graduation Programs
E. Student Travel
Idaho Falls High School Girls Basketball, Twin Falls, ID, November 15-16, 2024
Skyline High School Swim Team, Coeur D'Alene, ID, Oct 10-12, 2024
F. Surplus Property
District Warehouse to discard or donate misc. items.
District to discard broken computer desk, cabinets, and desks.
District to discard, sell, or donate misc. items.
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, 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 for
the approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
1500 Board Meetings
3300 Drug Free School Zone
3450 Student Vehicle Parking
3450F Student Vehicle Parking Application
3545 Student Interviews Interrogations or Arrests
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. House Bill 521 Funding
Superintendent recommends approval for the House Bill 521 Funding. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the House Bill
521 Funding in one lump sum.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement
The Board of Trustees discuss the new language in the 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement and
would like to request two to three weeks prior to event notice for use in the east and west rooms. Trustee Westwood makes a
motion to table the approval for the 2024-2025 Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Use Agreement.
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Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
D. 2024-2025 Student Teacher/University Relations Contract Authorization
Superintendent recommends approval for the 2024-2025 Student Teacher/University Relations Contract Authorization. Trustee
Ricks makes a motion to authorize the administration to facilitate the placement of university student teachers and interns for
the 2024-2025 contract with the understanding that the students, while serving as student teachers and/or interns under the
supervision of a certified teacher, shall be accorded the same liability insurance coverage by the district as that accorded a
certified teacher and shall comply with all rules and regulations of the district while acting in the capacit y of a student teacher
and/or intern.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
E. ACCEL Online Academy Reduction in Force
Superintendent recommends approval for the ACCEL Online Academy Reduction in Force. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to
approve the ACCEL Online Academy Reduction in Force, in accordance to Idaho Code 33-522A, relating to the closing of the
online school and identifying the elimination of the teaching positions relating to the online academy and ratifying the non-
renewal of contracts with the specific teachers.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 6:45
PM.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Paul Haacke,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks