HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_12_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, December 10, 2025)
Generated by Jessica Cushman
Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla LaOrange, Superintendent
Larry Wilson, Vice Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Paul Haacke, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Board Members absent:
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
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 Ricks made a motion to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
A. Patron Input: Agenda Items (Sign-in required) Patron input forms are attached to the board agenda.
B. Student Reports
Compass Academy - Student Representative Elijah Zeller provided an update on activities, which included information
on the strong support from the Compass facilitators and strong community that Compass holds. He adds information
on the Polar Express Night, Junior project Ed talks, and discussion on the A day/B day schedule.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representatives Kevin Call and Chloe Wilkerson provided an update on activities
which included information on Idaho Falls High School being ranked #1 high school in Eastern Idaho based on test scores,
graduation rate, and college readiness. They also report last trimester they had 91.2 % attendance and a high number of
after school tutoring. They celebrate the gift of literacy and report there will be a choir/band concert next Monday at the
Frontier Center 7 pm.
Skyline High School - Student Representative Tyler Swan provided an update on activities, which included information
on the success of the New President's club with collaboration and feedback he has gathered in the club. He provided the
Board with a summary of events and information at the school.
C. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange states Idaho Falls High School was ranked #1 high school in our area and Compass Academy was
ranked #2 high school in our area. She celebrates the outstanding teaching, academics, scholastic merit finalists, along with
many more great things at Idaho Falls High School. At Compass she celebrates project based learning and teaching, student
events and application of their learning at these events. Both schools prepares students for college and career readiness with
pathways to success, also done with CTEC. This is a great honor to our teachers and administr ation throughout the district.
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Trustee Larry Wilson and his service. She states that tonight is his last meeting and we
thank him for his service and dedication to District 91.
D. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange invites Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support to provide a presentation on an
Overview of the Amira Assessment, which is attached to the board agenda.
E. School Report and Student Achievement
Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Sarah Cherry of Fox Hollow Elementary, Principal Amanda Hall of Ethel Boyes
Elementary, and Principal Steve Andrew of Dora Erickson Elementary. They present their school and student achievement
reports, which is attached in board agenda.
F. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a budget summary, which is attached to the board agenda.
G. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is acknowledged and is attached to the board agenda.
H. Board Policy Under Review
Section 7000 Financial Management
7010 Equivalence in Instructional Staff and Materials
7120 Budge Adjustments
7210 Fixed Assets and Management Discussion and Analysis
7215 Fund Accounting System
7230 Audit of District Financial Statements
7235 Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds
7236 Employees Paid Federal Funds
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting November 19, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
November 2025 Bill List $1,597,041.09
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
Sean Steo Health Eagle Rock Middle School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Early Graduation
Student 2025-2026 C, Compass Academy
E. Student Travel
IFHS Debate, Twin Falls, ID December 12-13 2025
SHS Tennis, Boise, ID March 24-25, 2026
SHS IFHS CA Ski Club Richmond, UT February 21, 2026
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. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies
Superintendent recommends approval of the Second and Final Reading of Board Policy.
Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Section
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting , as proposed.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
B. New Course Proposals 2026-2027
Board of Trustees ask questions to the Executive Director of Learning and Instruction, David England, regarding the proposals
being electives or graduation requirements. They also have a discussion of the cost and funding for electives.
Superintendent recommends approval of the New Course Proposals 2026-2027. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the
New Course Proposals 2026-2027.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
C. Declaration of Elected Trustee Zone 1 and 2
Superintendent recommends approval for the Declaration of Elected Trustee Zone 1 and 2. Trustee Wilson makes a motion that
the Board declares Mrs. Kristy Mickelsen as the elected trustee in Zone 1 and Mr. Paul Haacke as elected trustee in Zone 2 and
further moves that the clerk provide the candidates a certificate of election in the January re-organization meeting.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
D. Legal Counsel
Superintendent LaOrange provides the Board of Trustees information on time spent on negotiations for other districts in the
state. They also discuss negotiations and the process for this upcoming year.
Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Legal Counsel, Amy White, appointment for negotiations.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks
INPUT
A. Patron Input: Not Related to the Agenda (Sign-in required) Patron input forms are attached to the board agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 PM
At 7:25 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)Student]. Trustee Ricks provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss student matters. Executive Session concluded at 9:33 pm.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:33
pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks