HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_06_10 Board MinutesBOARD BUSINESS MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING (Wednesday, June 10, 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 (remote)Kelly Coughenour, Executive Director Personnel and Planning
Shay Ricks, Trustee Lanell Farmer, Director of Finance
Jeremy Westwood, Trustee Tito Paredes, Director of Technology
Thomas Kennedy, Director of Intervention and Support
BUDGET HEARING 5:00 PM
A. FY2027 Budget Presentation
Budget Hearing presentation was given by Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM
At 5:22 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 and (j)Negotiations. 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 and negoatiation matters. Executive Session concluded at 5:45
pm.
Business Meeting called to order at 5:48 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 Jeremy Westwood. 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. Celebrations
Superintendent LaOrange celebrates Kelly Coughenour, Director of Personnel and Planning for his 35 years of service with the
school district and congratulates him on his retirement. He is honored by the Board of Trustees and everyone wishes him well on
his retirement.
C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent LaOrange presents a Powerpoint on District celebrations, which is attached in board agenda.
D. Finance Update
Director of Finance, Lanell Farmer presented a budget summary, which is attached to the board agenda. She states since the
close of last fiscal year, the amounts previously reflected in Assigned Fund Balance for specific projects ha ve now been
transferred into newly established fund accounts for clearer tracking and reporting. These transfers include funds designated for
safety entrances and the visitor aware security screening system to the newly formed fund 231, Safety Funds and Curriculum
Adoption into Fund 230, Curriculum Funds. The purpose of these transfers is to improve transparency and accountability by
allowing each project to be tracked separately rather than remaining within the broader Assigned Fund Balance classification.
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The funds themselves have not changed in purpose or intended use; this is strictly an accounting and reporting change to better
monitor project activity and expenditures over time.
E. IFEA Report IFEA report written report is acknowledged and is attached to the board agenda.
F. Board Policy Under Review
Section 7000 Financial Management
7237 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants
7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards
7403 Procurement of Good and Services for School Meal Programs
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Business Meeting April 8, 2026
Board Business Meeting May 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting May 20, 2026
Special Board Meeting June 1, 2026
B. Review of Payment of Claims
May 2026 Bill List $2,211,223.35
C. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Kira Gilmer CNA Instructor CTEC
Sara Crofts 2 Grade Temple View Elementary
Joshua Forbush Psychologist District Wide
Christopher Reed 6 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Nicole Killpack 1 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Heather Burke 5 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Faith Wettstein Family and Consumer Science Compass Academy
Reagan Abshire Sped/Resource Room AH Bush Elementary
Ashlynn Banks Sped/Special Programs Ethel Boyes Elementary
Maxwell Sorenson History Eagle Rock Middle School
Amanda Myers Social Studies Eagle Rock Middle School
Linda Rayner (Atwood)Math/Business Compass Academy
Rebecca Long Pyper Principal Sunnyside Elementary
Gregory Brown Sped/Resource Room Eagle Rock Middle School
Bailey Cole Language Arts Eagle Rock Middle School
Adelay Oliva 6 Grade Longfellow Elementary
Marisol Angeles Counselor Sunnyside Elementary
Alejandra Castaneda Sped/Special Programs Idaho Falls High School
Lisa Lewis 2 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
Ryan Hansen Dean of Students Skyline High School
Jordann Callejas 3 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Tia Vargas SPED Taylorview Middle School
Michael Jacobson Executive Director of Personnel District Office
Emergency Hires: A hiring emergency exists, as declared by the Board of Trustees, for the
following positions:
Name Position Location
Resignations:
Name Position Location
Natalie Kelsey Special Education AH Bush Elementary
Makayla Summers Kindergarten Dora Erickson Elementary
Meggan Stansbury 3 Grade Dora Erickson Elementary
Katie Zellner 2 Grade Ethel Boyes Elementary
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Maria Moura de Amorim Language Arts Eagle Rock Middle School
Jeffrey Davis Principal Eagle Rock Middle School
Gregory Foster Firefighter Instructor CTEC
Travis Summers Industrial Tech CTEC
Ryan St. Pierre Special Education Skyline High School
Retirees:
Name Position Location
Jana Wixom Science Compass Academy
Transfers:
Rourk Contor To: History From: Taylorview Middle School
From: German From: IFHS/SHS
Sidney Bird To: Math From: Idaho Falls High School
From: Math From: Compass Academy
Donna Packer To: 5 Grade From: Sunnyside Elementary
From: 5 Grade From: Longfellow Elementary
Shelby Whiting To: Counselor From: AH Bush Elementary
From: Counselor From: Sunnyside Elementary
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D. Matching Funds
Idaho Falls High School- Concessions Trailer $19,000.00
E. Student Travel
CA Esports, Boise, ID July 10-12, 2026
F. Employee Acquisition Disclosure
Idaho Falls High School - Employee Relative for Drama Photos
G. Surplus Property
Transportation to discard or donate old metal chairs.
H. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chairwoman Radcliffe requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 4A through 4G. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to
approve Consent Agenda 4A through 4G.
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. Adopt FY2027 Budget with Fee Increases
Superintendent recommends approval to adopt FY2027 Budget with Fee Increases. Trustee Westwood makes a motion to adopt
FY2027 Budget with Fee Increases.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Kristy Mickelsen. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
B. Secondary ELA Curriculum Recommendation
Superintendent recommends approval of the Secondary ELA Curriculum Recommendation. Trustee Ricks makes a motion to
approve the Secondary ELA Curriculum Recommendation.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
C. 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification
Superintendent recommends approval for the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification and to Extend Applicable
Provisions of the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement to full-time Administrative and Classified Staff.
Trustee Ricks makes a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement and to extend the applicable
provisions of the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement to Administrative and Classified Staff.
Motion by Shay Ricks, second by Jeremy Westwood. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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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 Westwood makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:38
PM.
Motion by Jeremy Westwood, second by Shay Ricks. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Voting Aye: Hillary Radcliffe, Kristy
Mickelsen, Paul Haacke, Jeremy Westwood, Shay Ricks
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