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IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91
BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
WEBEX VIDEO STREAM FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE
DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 690 JOHN ADAMS PARKWAY IDAHO FALLS, ID
7:30 P.M. -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
Present from the Board of Trustees: Present from the Administration:
Lara Hill, Chair George Boland, Superintendent
Hillary Radcliffe, Vice Chair Tito Paredes, Director of Information Technology
Larry Wilson, Treasurer Brandi Moreno, Recording Clerk
Paul Haacke, Clerk
Elizabeth Cogliati, Trustee Present via WebEx from the Administration:
Dan Keck Assist Supt Secondary Education
Present via WebEx from IFEA: Kelly Coughenour Assist Supt Elementary Education
Angela Gillman, President Carrie Smith, Director of HR & Finance
Julie Nawrocki, President-Elect Gail Rochelle, Director of Student Achievement &
School Improvement
Shannon Taylor, Director of Student Services
Margaret Wimborne, Director of Communication
& Community Engagement
Camille Wood, Director of Technology
Chairman Hill called the business meeting to order at 7:30 PM Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to adopt
the agenda. Trustee Wilson provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. At 7:32 pm Chairman Hill
called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Trustee Wilson made a motion to go into Executive
Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (b) Personnel. Trustee Radcliffe provided the second. A roll call
vote was taken:
Elizabeth Cogliati – aye
Paul Haacke – aye
Lara Hill – aye
Hillary Radcliffe – aye
Larry Wilson – aye
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Superintendent Boland and the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §67-
2345 (1) (b) concerning personnel matters regarding Employee 2020-2021 N and Employee 2020-2021 O
until 7:55pm.
REPORTS/INPUT/INFORMATION
a. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Boland stated it is that time of year where we are kicking-off registrations across
the district. The Early Childhood Program has been recruiting Peer Models, there are 8 new
families signed up for this Spring and an additional 8 signed up for next school year. It is the
beginning of the Kindergarten registration promotion for next school year where we are
encouraging families sign up early. There are legislative discussions this Friday for the Jump Start
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Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten programs. Middle School registration began this week and
will continue through March 19, 2021 with some virtual activities such as, Eagle Rock eighth grade
students watching a video created by Skyline counselors with basic registration information and
specific courses. High School registration began February 1, 2021 and should end on March 19,
2021. After spring break, high school counselors will begin to build the master schedule with
students able to view their initial schedules in May. High School Early Enrollment will close May 17,
2021 and will open again in early August. Compass Academy’s registration application window was
open for 1 month and closed on March 4, 2021, there will be a lottery process if there are more
than 150 applications. D91 Online Academy’s registration began this week, and we will know how
many students have registered by March 19, 2021 which will help with the transition and planning
the number of teachers needed. The Online Academy is also hoping to expand the program to
include a blended program with virtual and in-person instruction.
b. Patron Input – No comments were provided.
c. IFEA Report – Angela Gillman, President reported. A written report is attached.
d. Other Items
i. Monthly Budget Report – included in packet. No further questions.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Haacke made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Wilson provided the
second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Items approved included:
a. Approval of Minutes
i. February 11, 2021 Board Business Meeting
ii. February 12, 2021 Special Board Meeting
iii. February 23, 2021 Board Work Session
b. Review of Payment of Claims
i. February 2021 Bill List $3,949,355.97
c. Staff Actions
New Hires:
Name Position Location
Choir (return early from leave of
Haley Baker Taylorview Middle School
absence to replace Natasha Luker)
Connor Jones English Skyline High School
Non-renewal for 2021-2022:
Name Position Location
Macade Vineyard (see
Computer Programming Idaho Falls High School
attached letter)
d. Matching Funds
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i. Sunnyside Elementary
Student desks, tables, and chairs $9,804.00
e. Student Travel
i. Skyline High School – Future Farmers of America (FFA)
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho
April 16, 2021
f. Early Graduation
i. Student 2020-2021 E
Idaho Falls High School
g. Other
i. Surplus Equipment
Eagle Rock Middle School – Sell old couches and piano.
Hawthorne Elementary – Donate or discard old student desks.
ACTION ITEMS
a. Chemistry Textbook Adoption
Superintendent Boland stated the Chemistry Textbook adoption was presented to the board a
month ago and the materials have been available for review for one month. No input or feedback
has been received. Lisa Armstrong, Curriculum Coordinator stated the name of the Chemistry
materials is called Experienced Chemistry by SAVVAS Learning Company and is a program that
blends chemistry and some earth science materials together that has both online and physical
student resources.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the Chemistry Textbook Adoption as presented. Trustee
Radcliffe provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
b. Employee 2020-2021 N
Trustee Haacke made a motion to release Employee 2020-2021 N from their contract. Trustee
Wilson provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
c. Employee 2020-2021 O
Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to release Employee 2020-2021 O from their contract. Trustee
Haacke provided the second. No further discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
d. Award E-Rate Bids
Camille Wood, Director of Technology stated they issued two RFPs for the E-Rate Category 2 Funds.
She stated the first RFP was for a Firewall and they received one bid from Vlcm and stated her
department does recommend this vendor and are very pleased with the proposal. Discussion was
held including assurance of best pricing, vendors, and the federal monitoring process. Camille
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stated the second RFP was for Network Equipment and Wireless, she stated there were two
vendors who submitted bids and recommended Vlcm as they are the most viable option.
Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to approve the Vlcm bid for the Network Switches and Wireless
and the Vlcm bid for the Firewall. Trustee Wilson provided the second. No further discussion.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
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e. Award Osgood Elementary 3491 W 81 N Parcel A Bid
Superintendent Boland stated notification requesting sealed bids was posted for the surplus
property of Osgood Elementary with a minimum required bid of $130,000.00 based on the
appraisal. Two bids were received, one for $141,610.00 from Wayne Jensen and a second bid for
$131,100.00 from the Community Council of Idaho. He stated the board has an option to award to
the highest bidder or to decline to award to either bidder and start over again. It is the
recommendation of the administration that the bid be awarded to the highest bidder, Wayne
Jensen at $141,610. Discussion included clarification on Idaho statute for surplus property.
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Trustee Haacke made a motion to award the Osgood Elementary at 3491 W 81 N Parcel to Wayne
Jensen at the bid amount of $141,610. Trustee Radcliffe provided the second. No further
discussion. Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay by Trustee Cogliati.
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f. Award York School Building 976 W 65 S Parcel B Bid
Superintendent Boland stated notification requesting sealed bids was posted for the surplus
property of the York property with minimum bid amount based on the appraisal of $115,000.00.
Two bids were received, one bid from David Gonzalez in the amount of $131,000.00 and the second
bid from Jennifer Moreno in the amount of $115,777.77. He stated the high bid came from David
Gonzales and it is the recommendation of the administration to award the York property bid to
David Gonzales in the amount of $131,000.00.
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Trustee Haacke made a motion to award the York School Building at 976 W 65 S Parcel to David
Gonzales in the amount of $131,000.00. Trustee Wilson provided the second. No further
discussion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
g. Award D91 Information Technology Complex Bid
Superintendent Boland stated we had a bid opening on the Information Technology Complex
project which involves a portion of the East Stadium and a portion of the basement of the District
Office building, and he invited Doyle Clements of Bateman-Hall to answer any questions the board
may have. Discussion included the total cost of the bids, scope of the work and direct costs.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to award the D91 Information Technology Complex bids as
presented and recommended. Trustee Radcliffe provided the second. No further discussion.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
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h. Board Policy 308.3 – Employees Paid with Federal Funds and Unexpected or Extraordinary
Closures
Superintendent Boland stated we have a Federal Programs audit next week and this piece of policy
is to put us in compliance with a requirement with respect to the use of federal funds for paid
emergency leave and it is the recommendation of the administration the board to approve Board
Policy 308.3 as presented, absent the three-reading process.
Trustee Radcliffe made a motion to approve the addition to Board Policy 308.3 – Employee Paid
with Federal Funds and Unexpected or Extraordinary Closures as presented. Trustee Wilson
provided the second. Discussion included the difference between Paid Leave and Paid Emergency
Leave. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
i. 2021 Board Work Session Schedule – Time Changes
Chairman Hill stated there is a conflict with the current Work Session times so the board needs to
decide on new times but keeping the Work Session on Tuesdays.
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Trustee Cogliati made a motion to move the Work Sessions to the 4 Tuesday of every month
beginning at 4:00pm starting in April 2021. Trustee Radcliffe provided the second. Motion carried 5
ayes and 0 nays.
Trustee Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cogliati provided the second. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0
nays. Meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.
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March IFEA School Board Report 2021
We have completed our local election to include 15 members to attend
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our IEA State Delegate Assembly on April 17. These members
represent our membership here in Idaho Falls and will be participating
in the business of the sate Association including participation plans to
support public schools of Idaho.
ol year is
the day of Delegate Assembly. We thank those in advance who
contribute to this fund and want everyone to know that 100% of money
in this fund goes to Idaho students in need and anyone can donate.
Funds can be collected on our online website or through building
representatives in our buildings. This fund has provided over $1 million
in grants to 4600 children & families since its establishment.
This concludes our report.