Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees' April 27, 2026, Special 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.
- Jefferson Middle School Report - Trustees heard from Jefferson Middle School Principal, Karen Cameron, about the school's mission and vision. Vice Principal Sarah Wang provided Board Members with information on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support system the school has been implementing. Trustees also heard from Alyssa Dodd, Instructional Coach, about goals of improving standardized testing.
- AMPACT Reading & Math - Jami Whitmer, AMPACT Representative, provided an overview of the reading and math tutoring programs currently being implemented in the district’s elementary schools.
- Van Buren 3rd Grade Math Presentation - The Van Buren third-grade team (Julie Alsop, Gary Johnson, Sherri Logan, Rachel Mahnke, and Ashtyn Burch) presented their action research on strengthening mathematics instruction. Their work emphasizes high expectations for all students, aligned learning progressions, essential standards, and targeted support. The presentation highlighted progress monitoring, Response to Intervention (RTI), tiered academic and behavioral supports, effective Professional Learning Community (PLC) collaboration, and improved student achievement.
- Drivers Education - Dr. French informed the Trustees that Driver’s Education offerings will be changing due to recent updates in state law. Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) has indicated it will discontinue offering Driver’s Education after the April session and is no longer listed as an approved online provider on the state website.
The currently approved online providers include Idaho Online Driver Education, Nampa Driving Academy, and Pass Driver’s Ed. At this time, it is anticipated that IDLA’s online Driver’s Education course will not be available to students beyond the current spring session, which begins April 13.
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Superintendent Goals for 2025-2026 - Dr. French shared her Superintendent goals for the 2025–2026 school year as a reference to help support the transition of the incoming Superintendent, Mr. Scot Montoya. Additional materials attached to the agenda, including survey results and supporting information, were provided for the Board’s review and reference. F. Field Trip Request - Trustees voted to approve the Project Manufacturing National Welding League Field Trip Request in San Diego, California.
G. Supplemental Levy - Trustees voted to approve the process to begin the conversation about official ballot language for a Supplemental Levy.
Adjournment - Approve adjournment, to meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, May 11, 2026.