HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_03_11 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)
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Board Members present: Administration Present:
Hillary Radcliffe, Chair Karla LaOrange, Superintendent
Kristy Mickelsen, Trustee Jessica Cushman, Deputy Clerk, Recording
Paul Haacke, Vice Chair Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee David England, Executive Director Learning and Instruction
Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 PM
At 5:00 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 Haacke provided the second.
A roll call vote was taken:
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Jeremy Westwood - aye
Shay Ricks - aye
Kristy Mickelsen - aye
Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:32 pm.
Business Meeting called to order at 5:32 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 Kristy Mickelsen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, 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 Adalyn Fish provided an update on activities which included information on many students
attending State Skills USA and congratulations to Jesse James Bailey for winning 1st place in La w Enforcement. Also CTEC
FFA students are working on sponsors for the Agricultural Fair and schedling times to visit the schools to speak to 1st
graders. She goes on to say that CTEC FFA is taking students to Districts in Firth and competing in public speaking,
horticulture, and employment skills. Lastly, CNA's are finishing internships and working on exams.
Compass Academy - Student Representative Eli Zeller provided an update on activities which included information on
"We Love Compass" night with a great turnout, students finished Mock Trials on Agatha Christie, and students will be
starting the FedEx project school wide.
Idaho Falls High School - Student Representatives Sam Boyle provided an update on activities which included
information on Hope Week with activities during the week to raise awareness, a successful school musical, congratulations
to Mya Bolander who won State Wrestling, and planning for Mr. IFHS.
C. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates student Macy Cook, student at Idaho Falls High School who is a nominee for the National
Hope Squad council. Principal Dallan Parker states Macy is an amazing student, athlete, and leader at Idaho Falls High School.
He states she is one of twenty-five students that are nominated nationwide. The Board celebrates her and her
accomplishments.
D. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange introduces Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support to present information on
Leveraging Leadership. He presents a Powerpoint, which is attached in board agenda.
E. School Report and Student Achievement
Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Jeff Davis and Assistant Principal Craig Haws from Eaglerock Middle School and
Principal Dave Webster and Assistant Principal Jake Humphries from Taylorview Middle School. They present their school and
student achievement reports, which is attached in board agenda.
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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 Superintendent LaOrange reviews new and revised board policy.
Section 800 Certified Personnel
810.3 Short Term Substitutes
Section 3000 Students
3050 Attendance Policy
Section 7000 Financial Management
7420 Personal Reimbursement
7440 District Credit Cards
7455 Federal Debarement and Suspension
7700 Bond Account
I. Board Policy Under Review Superintendent LaOrange reviews an update to policy 2700 High School Graduation
Requirements.
Section 2000 Instruction
2700 High School Graduation Requirements
Section 3000 Students
3330 Student Discipline
3090 Foreign Exchange Students
Section 4000 Community Relations
4110 Public Complaints/Grievances
Section 5000 Personnel
5740 Reduction In Force
Section 7000 Financial Management
7218 Federal Grant Management System
7260 Student Activity Funds
7270 Property Records
7275 Fixed Capital Assets
7320 Allowable Uses for Grant Funds
7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement and Public Procurement of Good and Services
7409 Acquisition of Real and Personal Property
7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses
7450 Federal Cash Management
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting February 9, 2026
Board Work Session February 24, 2026
B. Review of Payment of Claims
February 2026 Bill List $1,170,652.94
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:
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D. Early Graduation
Student 2025-2026 H, Skyline High School
E. Matching Funds
Compass Academy- Photography Equipment $1,199.00
F. Student Travel
CA Academic Decathlon, Caldwell, ID March 12-14, 2026
SHS FFA,Twin Falls, ID April 1-4,2026
SHS Drama, Boise, ID May 14-16,2026
SHS Drama,Pocatello, ID April 23-25,2026
IFHS Tennis, Boise, ID April 24-25,2026
IFHS Tennis, Pocatello, ID April 17-18,2026
IFHS Softball,St. George, UT, March 12-14,2026
IFHS Senior Trip, Farmington, UT May 21,2026
SHS Senior Trip, Farmington, UT May 21,2026
G. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Ricks made a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4F.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
ACTION ITEMS
A. Emergency Closure for Taylorview Middle School on 12/18/2025
Superintendent recommends approval of the Emergency Closure for Taylorview Middle School on 12/18/2025. Trustee Ricks
makes a motion to approve the Emergency Closure for Taylorview Middle School on 12/18/2025 due to HVAC failure.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. D91 Mission, Vision, Beliefs, Motto, and Strategic Plan Pillars
Superintendent recommends approval of the D91 Mission, Vision, Beliefs, Motto, and Strategic Plan Pillars. Trustee Ricks makes
a motion to approve the D91 Mission, Vision, Beliefs, Motto, and Strategic Plan Pillars.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen,
Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
INPUT
A. Patron Input: Not Related to the Agenda (Sign-in required) No input was provided.
ADJOURN
A. Adjourn
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to adjourn. Trustee Mickelsen makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:10
pm.
Motion by Kristy Mickelsen, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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