Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees, April 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting intended to provide information about board decisions in a timely manner. It is not the official record. The recorded live stream of the meeting is available here.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. French recognized Jon Hallock for being named the 2024 IHSAA State Athletic Director of the Year for the 4A Classification.

Dr. French also applauded Seniors Johanna Rangel and Hannah Harder. They will be competing in the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Chicago in May. Johanna will be competing in Accounting Fundamentals and Hannah will be competing in Ethics and Professionalism.

The Caldwell High School Wrestling and Cheer teams were also recognized for their successful seasons this year. 

Caldwell High School Report - Noely Nunez provided Trustees with an update about the school's academic, activities, and athletics. Nick Mendez, Student Representative, was out of town, as NASA flew him out to view the eclipse. 

Canyon Springs High School Report - Era Salazar, Student Representative from Canyon Springs High School, provided Trustees with an update on parent-teacher conferences, attendance, and donations. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes
• Financials 
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

REGULAR AGENDA

• Sacajawea Elementary School - Trustees heard from Principal Ben Jackson, on how the school is building community. Throughout the school year, over 1,600 people have attended school events.
• Jefferson Middle School - Karen Cameron, Principal at Jefferson Middle School, explained how the school is improving school culture, needs assessments, and maximizing student growth.
• Writers in the School - Shelley-Jeane Soule, Educator at JDC, provided information on the Writers in the School Program. This program is designed to foster creativity, communication, and self-discovery in classrooms and juvenile detention centers throughout the Treasure Valley.
• 2025-2026 School Calendar - Melissa Langan, Chief Academic Officer, spoke to the 2025-2026 school calendar survey. Option B had the highest percentage of votes from both parents and staff. Trustees voted to approve Option B for the 2025-2026 school calendar.
• 4th Grade Idaho History Curricular Resource - Melissa Langan, Chief Academic Officer, spoke about the process of choosing the District's new 4th Grade Idaho History Curricular Resource. Trustees will vote on the 4th Grade Idaho History Curricular Resource later this month.
• Superintendent Evaluation - Trustees voted to approve the completed 2023-2024 Superintendent Evaluation.
• Superintendent Contract - Board Members voted to approve the 2023-2024 Superintendent contract and to extend it to the 2026-2027 school year.
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 3265 Student Owned Electronic Communication
• Policy 5335 Employee Use of Electronic Communication Devices
• Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance
• Policy 5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Policy 5610P Prevention of Disease Transmission Procedure (replaces Policy 422)
• Policy 5710 Educational Support Professionals
• Policy 8105P Extracurricular Transportation Discipline Procedure
• Policy 8140 Student Conduct on Buses
• Policy 8700 Computer Software

Trustees voted to Approve the Errata Revisions for the following policies:

• Policy 5410 Family and Medical Leave
• Policy 5410P Family and Medical Leave Procedures
• Policy 5460 Workers' Compensation Benefits

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 8185 Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Bus Drivers
• Policy 8190 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles
• Policy 8190E Bus Emergency Procedures
• Policy 8195 Bus and District Vehicle Idling
• Policy 9700 District-Wide Asbestos Program

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 3000 Entrance, Placement and Transfer (replaces Policy 502 Proof of Age and Identification and Policy 517 Grade Placement for Transfer Students)
• Policy 3365 Student Sex Offenders (replaces Policy 507 Juvenile Sex Offenders)
• Policy 3380 Extracurricular and Co-curricular Participation (with revisions) (replaces Policy 571 Extracurricular and Interscholastic Activities and Policy 579 Code of Conduct for Athletics and Activities)
• Policy 3580 Relations with Non-Custodial Parents (replaces Policy 528 Divorced or Estranged Parents: Rights and Responsibilities)
• Policy 3610 Records of Missing Children
• Policy 5406 Full-Time Classified Sick Leave Bank
• Policy 5825 Evaluation of School Bus Drivers
• Policy 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services
• Policy 8180 Driver Training and Responsibility
• Policy 9550 Cybersecurity & Data Breach Response Policy

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events:

• April 16, 2024 - Special Olympics, Simplot Stadium, 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
• April 17, 2024 - Kindergarten Registration, 2:30 - 6:00 pm
• April 18, 2024 - Farmworker Appreciation Dinner, Caldwell High School, doors open at 6:30 pm 
• April 26, 2024 - No school 
• May 3, 2024 - Boys & Girls Club Denim & Diamonds Gala, Ford Idaho Center, 6:00 pm
• May 10, 2024 - Retiree Reception at Stewart's from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
• May 21, 2024 - Supplemental Levy Vote
• May 21, 2024 - CSHS Graduation, 6:00 pm at Caldwell High School Auditorium
• May 22, 2024 - CHS Graduation, 3:00 pm at Ford Idaho Center – early dismissal - 12:00 pm secondary, 1:00 pm elementary  
• May 23, 2024 - Last Day of School for Students – early dismissal - 12:00 pm secondary, 1:00 pm elementary  
• May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
• June 12, 2024 - ISBA Leadership Institute, West Ada SD Sawtooth Boardroom, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm.
• June 27, 2024 - Summer Graduation, Caldwell High School, 6:30 pm

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore St. Caldwell Idaho, 83605.