HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_08_13 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, August 13, 2025)
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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
Paul Haacke, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Board Members absent: Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee
IFEA:
Jessica Watrous, President
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:15 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 (j)Negotiations. Trustee Wilson provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - not present to vote
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiation 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 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 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. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Idaho Falls High School Cross Country Head Coach, Alan McMurtrey for performing CPR
on Coach Craig Enos when he unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest. Coach McMurtrey stated that the CPR certification tr aining provided by
the district prepared him and felt confident to assist.
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates new administration:
Director of Maintenance and Operations, Deanna Harger
Director at Compass, Lisa Armstrong
Assistant Principal at Eagle Rock Middle School, Craig Haws
Assistant Principal at Dora Erickson Elementary School, Sarah Hendry
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates New Teacher Induction and Substitute Teacher Training, thank you to David and Kelly for all
their hard work. Also Coach Training happened this week, thank you to the leadership team for all helping with that great
training.
C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange presented a PowerPoint on the District Mission and Vision statement, which is attached to the board
agenda.
D. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a budget summary, which is attached to the board agenda.
E. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is acknowledged and is attached to the board agenda.
F. Policy Review - First Reading
Section 2000 Instruction
2435 Advanced Opportunities
Section 3000 Students
3265 Personal Electronic Devices
3525 Immunization Requirements
Section 9000 School Facilities
9803 Visual Displays on District Owned Property
G. Upcoming Dates
August 22, 2025 Annual Board Retreat
Board of Trustees discuss rescheduling the Board Retreat to September 5, 2025 at 1:30 pm.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting July 16, 2025
Board Work Session July 22, 2025
B. Review of Payment of Claims
July 2025 Bill List $3,505,195.20
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Shannah Waltman Language Arts Eagle Rock Middle School
Sarah Hendry Assistant Principal Dora Erickson Elementary
Evynn Jeffries Special Education Theresa Bunker Elementary
Jacqueline Wilson Special Education Linden Park Elementary
Kea Duarte Language Arts Skyline High School
Ericka Jacobson Math Skyline High School
Allen Mayo Math Emerson Alternative High School
Katrina Gibb Day Treatment Longfellow 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
Christopher Powell Principal Idaho Falls High School
Susan Torres Math Skyline High School
Brayden Schwab PASS AH Bush Elementary
Claire Eller Math Emerson Alternative High School
Carter Briggs Language Arts Skyline High School
Jamie Buell Special Programs Idaho Falls High School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Transfers:
Cami Dixon To: Language Arts From: IFHS/CTEC
From: Dean of Students From: Skyline High School
Dallan Parker To: Principal (Interim)From: Idaho Falls High School
From: Assistant Principal From: Idaho Falls High School
Gregg Baczuk To: Assistant Principal (Interim)From: Idaho Falls High School
From: Safety Coordinator From: District Office
Lisa Armstrong To: Principal From: Compass Academy
From: Language Arts From: Idaho Falls High School
To:From:
From:From:
D. Student Travel
IFHS Volleyball, Boise, ID October 3-4, 2025
IFHS Cross Country, Afton, WY August 28, 2025
IFHS Cross Country, Arlington, WA October 9-12, 2025
SHS Cross Country, Afton, WY August 28, 2025
E. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Idaho Falls High School - Family of District Employee for Cheer Camp
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4E. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4E.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood
ACTION ITEMS
A. Resolution Calling for Trustee Election Zones 1 and 2
Chairwoman Radcliffe states that Trustee Zones 1 and 2 are up for re-election in November. Candidates will have from August
18th until August 29th at 5:00 p.m. to file the necessary paperwork declaring their candidacy. Paperwork can be found on the
District Website and also with the Bonneville County Elections office. Superintendent recommends approval for the Resolution
Calling for Trustee Election Zones 1 and 2. Trustee Ricks makes a motion for the Resolution Calling for Trustee Election Zones 1
and 2.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Larry Wilson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood
B. Employee 2025-2026 B
Superintendent recommends approval for the release of contract for Employee 2025-2026 B. Trustee Wilson makes a motion to
approve the release of contract for Employee 2025-2026 B.
Motion by Larry Wilson, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Larry Wilson, Paul
Haacke, Shay Ricks Not Present at Vote: Jeremy Westwood
INPUT
A. Patron Input: Not Related to the Agenda (Sign-in required) Patron input forms are attached to the board agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:45 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 (j)Negotiations. Trustee Ricks provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson - aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - not present to vote
Shay Ricks - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiation matters. Executive Session concluded at 7:45
pm.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Larry Wilson, Paul Haacke, Shay
Ricks Not Present at Vote: Hillary Radcliffe, Jeremy Westwood