HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_10_08 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, October 8, 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
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 Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood
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 Eli Zeller provided an update on activities, which included information on
an invitation for project presentation Fright Night the end of October and hosting of the Ma yoral and City Council
debates.
Skyline High School - Student Representative Tyler Swan provided an update on activities, which included information
on President's Club and planning events such as upcoming Homecoming Parade and dance.
CTEC - Student Representative Samantha Manwaring provided an update on activities, which included information on
certification on over 100 students and OSHA training for all programs. She also states the welding program had a
volunteer inspector walking them through inspection and expectations, with ongoing testing for certifications throughout
the year. She also states information on upcoming blood drive, leadership training, and advisory council.
Emerson - Student Representative Wryan Lurato provided an update on activities, which included information on
fundraising for annual Thanksgiving meal and other successful fundraisers.
C. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange presents Merit Scholars semifinalists from Idaho Falls High School, Max Traynor, Thomas Harwood,
Jonas Webb, and Zachary Verba. She invites each semifinalists up with their families and Principal Dallan Parker, to introduce
them and share some information about the students.
D. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange presents a summary of district student achievement, which is attached to the agenda.
E. School Report and Student Achievement
Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Mark Morgan of Hawthorne Elementary, Principal Kathy Pilkington of Theresa
Bunker Elementary, and Principal Andrea Williams of Temple View 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. Superintendent LaOrange
comments that she appreciates the collaboration via phone with the IFEA to work on Parent Teacher Conferences while she was
out of town.
H. Board Policy Under Review
Section 2000 Instruction
2320 Health Enhancement Education
2435 Advanced Opportunities
Section 3000 Students
3000 Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
3010 Open Enrollment
3525 Immunization Requirements
Section 4000 Community Relations
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Annual Board Retreat September 5, 2025
Board Business Meeting September 10, 2025
Board Work Session September 23, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
September 2025 Bill List $2,603,711.29
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
Eagle Rock Middle School - Vending Machine for PBIS
E. Early Graduation
Student 2025-2026 A, Idaho Falls High School
F. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Sunnyside - District Employee's Spouse for Supplies
G. Student Travel
IFHS Student Government, Moscow, ID November 2-4, 2025
SHS Student Government, Moscow, ID November 2-5, 2025
SHS State Swim Boise, ID November 6-8, 2025
SHS State Cross Country, Lewiston, ID Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2025
SHS Boys State Soccer, Nampa, ID October 22-24, 2025
SHS State Golf Boise, ID October 9-11, 2025
SHS Girls State Soccer, Middleton, ID October 22-24, 2025
SHS Band, Orchestra, Choir, Nampa, ID February 4-7, 2026
IFHS State Swim Boise, ID November 6-8, 2025
IFHS State Cross Country, Lewiston, ID Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2025
IFHS Girls State Soccer, Middleton, ID October 23-25, 2025
IFHS Boys State Soccer, Nampa, ID October 23-25, 2025
IFHS Volleyball State, Boise, ID Oct 29-Nov 1, 2025
IFHS State Golf Boise, ID October 9-11, 2025
H. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G.
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. Emergency Closure for Skyline High School, Eagle Rock Middle School, and Ethel Boyes Elementary on
9/25/2025
Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Skyline High School, Eagle Rock Middle School, and Ethel
Boyes Elementary on September 25, 2025. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Skyline High
School, Eagle Rock Middle School, and Ethel Boyes Elementary on 9/25/2025 due to a gun threat.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. Mountain View Hospital Athletic Trainer Agreement 2026-2027
Superintendent recommends approval of the Mountain View Hospital Athletic Trainer Agreement 2026-2027. Trustee Haacke
makes a motion to approve the Mountain View Hospital Athletic Trainer Agreement 2026-2027, with the provisions of an
updated exclusivity clause.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. School Calendar Recommendations for SY 2028-2029
Discussion if a survey was supposed to go out. Supt LaOrange states a survey went out last year and this is just an approval for
a calendar with basic framework. The Board discusses the results of the last survey and choosing a calendar that meets the
needs of the last survey. Superintendent recommends approval of the School Calendar Recommendations for SY 2028-2029, as
presented. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the School Calendar Recommendations Option B for SY 2028-2029, as
presented.
Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks.Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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 7:22pm.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks