HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_11_19 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)
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
Paul Haacke, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 PM
At 5:00 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 Ricks provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:11 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, Larry Wilson,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, 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
CTEC - Student Representative Adalynn Fish provided an update on activities, which included information on
Cybersecurity students competition, over 170 OSHA certifications, FFA Leadership planning 2nd Annual Ag Fair for all 1st
graders, and also the FFA students will be competing in Leadership competition. She stated that CTEC held a communit y
business night in October and CNA students are working on internship hours.
Compass Academy - Student Representative Elijah Zeller provided an update on activities, which included information
on planning of the Polar Express Night and he thanks the Board for all the work they do.
Skyline High School - Student Representative Tyler Swan provided an update on activities, which included information
on the Supt. LaOrange's visit with student government, Spanish club, Trap, Drama placing at Districts, ski club is getting
ready to start, Marching band finished their season, BPA has an upcoming competition, and many more items.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representatives Lucy Hall and Olivia Peterson provided an update on activities fall
sports, student government attending state, planning for the Christmas Assembly raising money for students in need with
the Money Blitz on December 18th, and many more items.
Emerson - Student Representative Brinley provided an update on activities, which included information on the annual
Thanksgiving meal and making gifts for neighbors.
C. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates the D91 Transportation Department with their state audit and how well they did. They
continually work hard in everything they do and collaborate with the city, schools, and other departments. Kudos for the
transportation team and Director Ralph Frost. Superintendent LaOrange invites Monica Pauley from the Idaho School Board
Association up to celebrate Board Clerk of the Year in the State of Idaho, Jessica Cushman.
D. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange provides a presentation on the D91 Mission Survey, which is attached to the board agenda. She states
more information will be presented in a few months for the Board to approve.
E. School Report and Student Achievement
No schools provided a report but will present next month.
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. Policy Review - First Reading
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 October 8, 2025
Board Work Session October 28, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
October 2025 Bill List $1,557,892.18
IFEA Invoice
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
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
To:From:
From:From:
D. Matching Funds
Edgemont Elementary- Playground Equipment $99,876.000
E. Early Graduation
Student 2025-2026 B, Idaho Falls High School
F. Student Travel
CTEC FFA, Boise, ID January 25-26 2026
SHS Girls Basketball, Boise, ID November 20-22, 2025
SHS Girls Basketball, Boise, ID February 18-21, 2026
SHS Wrestling, Boise, ID January 1-3, 2026
SHS Wrestling, Burley, ID January 30-31, 2026
SHS Wrestling, Nampa, ID February 26-28, 2026
SHS Boys Basketball, Nampa, ID March 4-7, 2026
SHS Speech and Debate, Draper, UT December 5-6, 2025
IFHS Cheer, Boise, ID January 23-24 2026
IFHS Wrestling, Nampa, ID February 26-28, 2026
IFHS Wrestling, Rupert, ID January 30-31, 2026
IFHS Wrestling, Nampa, ID January 2-3, 2026
IFHS Wrestling, Stansbury, UT December 12-13, 2025
IFHS Wrestling, Boise, ID December 5-6, 2025
IFHS Boys Basketball, Boise, ID March 4-7, 2026
IFHS Girls Basketball, Boise, ID February 18-21, 2026
IFHS Band, Orchestra, Choir, Nampa, ID February 5-7, 2026
SHS Band, Orchestra, Choir, Salt Lake City, UT April 10-11, 2026
SHS Cheer, Boise, ID January 23-24 2026
SHS Wrestling, Kimberly, ID February 2-7, 2026
SHS Wrestling, Marsh Valley, ID December 12-13, 2025
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, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
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 the Section
2320 Health Enhancement Education
2435 Advanced Opportunities
3000 Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
3010 Open Enrollment
3525 Immunization Requirements
and Table Policy
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
B. Employee 2025-2026 C
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2025-2026 C. Trustee Westwood makes a motion
to approve the release of contract for Employee 2025-2026 C.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke
C. December 2, 2025 Election Day
Superintendent discusses holding school on the upcoming runoff election day, as we canceled school for the last election day.
The Board discusses the possibilities. No motion is made and motion dies for lack of a motion.
INPUT
A. Patron Input: Not Related to the Agenda (Sign-in required) Patron input forms are attached to the board agenda.
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 Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson,
Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Paul Haacke