HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_01_26 Board MinutesBOARD WORK SESSION (Monday, January 26, 2026)
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Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla LaOrange, Superintendent
Paul Haacke, Vice Chair Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Deanna Harger, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Kristy Mickelsen, Trustee
EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:00 PM
At 4:00 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 Westwood provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Kristy Mickelsen - not present to vote
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:34 pm.
Work Session called to order at 5:34 PM by Chairwoman Radcliffe.
ADOPT AGENDA
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adopt the agenda. Trustee Ricks made a motion to adopt the agenda at 5:34 pm.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
WORK SESSION BUSINESS
A. City of Idaho Falls Easement Proposal
Easement Proposal was presented by the City of Idaho Falls. Representatives of Idaho Falls Public Works are Chris Canfield -
Assistant Public Works Director for Idaho Falls Public Works, Bill McKellip - Electric Utility Design Technician for IF Power, and
Grady Owen - Traffic Engineer for Idaho Falls Public Works.
B. Board Policy
Superintendent LaOrange reviews board policy revisions and new policy that will be presented to the Board in the February Board
Business meeting for first reading.
C. Day on the Hill Priorities
Superintendent LaOrange and the Board of Trustees discuss and create a list of priorities to discuss with legislatures at Day on
the Hill in February.
D. Graduation Rates and Requirements
Superintendent LaOrange shares enrollment and performance data from the Idaho Report Card for all D91 high schools with
comparisons to other local districts. She also states that she has been meeting with a graduation committee compromised of
principals, counselors, and teachers to review graduation requirements. She presents information regarding a recommendation
from the graduation committee for the graduation requirements, attached to the board agenda. Superintendent LaOrange then
discusses an online possibility for D91. A timeline was discussed to bring recommendations to the Board for February and March.
E. Elementary Options
Superintendent LaOrange provides information on Temple View Elementary school being a successful STEM school. She provides
a recommendation to attract more students to attend this school because of their strong STEM program and the ability to grow
with more students at Temple View Elementary. She then discusses surveying families for interest in a dual language program for
Kindergarteners. The recommendation would be to start at one or two schools and then grow the program for more elementary
grade levels. The Board discusses the importance of growing all programs that will promote our district.
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F. Activities and Athletics Handbook
Superintendent LaOrange provides highlights on the feedback in the Activites and Athletics Handbook from the Activities and
Athletics committee.
G. D91 Mission and Beliefs
Superintendent LaOrange provides information on a new proposed D91 mission statement, belief statements, motto , and stategic
plan pillars, attached to the board agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
A. City of Idaho Falls Easement Proposal
Superintendent recommends approval of the Easement Proposal presented by the City of Idaho Falls. Trustee Westwood makes a
motion to approve the Easement Proposal presented by the City of Idaho Falls.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. Approval of Superintendent Contract Terms
Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve an extended contract to Karla La Orange to serve as the Superintendent of Idaho Falls
School District 91 with a 3-year term until 2029 at a salary increase commensurate with the classified pay increase, annually with
benefits as specified in the addendum.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Westwood made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:42 pm.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Kristy Mickelsen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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