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Home My WebLink About2026_04_08 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING (Wednesday, April 8, 2026) Generated by Jessica Cushman 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 Kris Smith, Director of Student Services Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:20 PM At 5:20 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 – not present to vote Jeremy Westwood - aye Shay Ricks - aye Kristy Mickelsen - aye Board of Trustees met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:25 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 Paul Haacke. 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 Compass Academy - Student Representative Elijah Zeller provided an update on activities which included information on Acada Deca achievements, Senior Capstone success, and shares concerns from Compass students in regards to the future of Compass Academy. Idaho Falls High School - Student Representatives Kaybrie Hunter and Sadie Gillespie provided an update on activities which included information on upcoming blood drive, planning of a prom swag swap for students to exchange prom clothes, Student Government elections, Speech and Debate achievements, upcoming Mr. IFHS, and athletic achievements. C. Celebrations Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Kelcee Christensen, Taylorview Middle School Special Programs teacher and Idaho Falls High School track coach. She is celebrated for her being an amazing teacher who goes above and beyond with her students. She was featured in a "Feel Good Friday" with East Idaho News for her amazing work. D. Superintendent's Report Superintendent LaOrange presents a Powerpoint on District opportunities and legislatives updates, which is attached in board agenda. E. School Report and Student Achievement Superintendent LaOrange introduces Principal Josh Newell from Skyline High School, Principal Lisa Armstrong from Compass Academy, and Principal Dallan Parker from Idaho Falls High School. 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. 5/12/26, 9:27 AM BoardDocs® Pro https://go.boarddocs.com/id/d91/Board.nsf/Public 1/4 H. Board Policy Under Review Chairwoman Radcliffe 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 CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Board Business Meeting March 11 2026 Board Work Session March 17, 2026 B. Review of Payment of Claims March 2026 Bill List $1,860,147.28 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 Christine Maxwell Special Education Theresa Bunker Elementary Taresa Strachan 1 Grade AH Bush Elementary Ryan Garrick PASS AH Bush Elementary Catherine Loertscher CNA Instructor CTEC David England Executive Director Learning & Instruction District Office Brylee Levie Science Eagle Rock Middle School Cassandra Bateman Kindergarten Dora Erickson Elementary Audrey Scott 2 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Jana Angle 5 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary Courtney Coon Family Consumer Science Idaho Falls High School Remington Wood Language Arts Idaho Falls High School Cameron Anderson Special Education Skyline High School Aubrey Flynn Speech Language Pathologist District Wide Cassie Bowman Special Education Temple View Elementary Retirees: Name Position Location Cathy Owen Business Technology CTEC Kelly Coughenour Executive Director Personnel & Planning District Office Vicki Prudent 6 Grade Edgemont Elementary Sheri Beck 5 Grade Fox Hollow Elementary John Bridges Social Studies Idaho Falls High School Lise Pinkham Social Studies Idaho Falls High School Pam Olsen Math Idaho Falls High School Wendi Straub Science Idaho Falls High School st nd th th th 5/12/26, 9:27 AM BoardDocs® Pro https://go.boarddocs.com/id/d91/Board.nsf/Public 2/4 Steve Mueller 4 Grade Longfellow Elementary Maryann Smith Special Education Skyline High School Rebecca McGuyer Spanish Skyline High School Warren Collins Math Taylorview Middle School Tracie Detrick Health Taylorview Middle School Victoria Day Math Taylorview Middle School Tyanna Hill Math Taylorview Middle School Transfers: To:From: From:From: D. Matching Funds Sunnyside Elementary- Outdoor tables $3,600.00 Dora Erickson Elementary- Camera equipment $8,554.46 E. Employee Acquisition Disclosure Ethel Boyes Elementary - District Employee for T-shirts F. Student Travel CA IFHS SHS BPA, Nashville, TN May 5-10, 2026 CTEC Law Enforcement, Atlanta, GA June 1-6,2026 G. Approval of Consent Agenda Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4F. Trustee Westwood made 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, Kristy Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks ACTION ITEMS A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Superintendent recommends approval of Second and Final Reading of Board Policies. Trustee Haacke makes a motion to approve the Second and Final Reading of Board Policies 2700 High School Graduation Requirements 3330 Student Discipline 4110 Public Complaints/Grievances, with the updated change 5740 Reduction In Force 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 Motion by Paul Haacke, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks B. Online Courses Contract Superintendent recommends approval for Online Courses Contract. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the Online Courses Contract to start for the 2026-2027 School Year. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Kristy Mickelsen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks C. Employee 2025-2026 D Superintendent recommends approval of the payout of accrued vacation upon separation of Employee 2025-2026 D. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to approve of the payout of accrued vacation upon separation of Employee 2025-2026 D. Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks INPUT th 5/12/26, 9:27 AM BoardDocs® Pro https://go.boarddocs.com/id/d91/Board.nsf/Public 3/4 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 Ricks makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm. Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Paul Haacke. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks 5/12/26, 9:27 AM BoardDocs® Pro https://go.boarddocs.com/id/d91/Board.nsf/Public 4/4