BOARD REPORT

Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees March 9, 2020 meeting intended to provide information about board decisions in a timely manner. It is not the official record. Minutes, the official record of the meeting, are finalized the following month after approval by the board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board held an executive session prior to the start of the regular meeting.

After returning to open session, the Board decided to:

• Not accept a request for an employee to resign and be released from their contract.
• Approve administrative leave for an employee; 
• Approve administrative leave and removal of leave for an employee;

INFORMATION ITEMS

CFEO Outstanding Student Achievement Award

Sacajawea Elementary School Principal Paul Webster reviewed the schools new vision and mission and a new positive referral program to recognize them as leaders. He introduced the Board to 14 students who were honored as #SkyhawkLeaders

Student Recognition 

Caldwell High School Principal Anita Wilson introduced the school’s student council which was recognized as an Outstanding Student Council for the sixth consecutive year and Advisor Andi Arnold was named Student Council Advisor of the Year for Idaho. 

Caldwell High School girls basketball team was recognized for their achievements this year including winning their first district title and then placing third place in the state and receiving the state tournament sportsmanship award.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved its consent agenda which included: 

• Minutes for an Executive Session - February 3, 2020
• Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting – February 10, 2020
• Minutes for the Board Work Session – February 24 , 2020
• Financials: Budget to Actuals; Checklist; Bills
• Personnel report
• Surplus
• Bank Account Signatory Information
• Field Trips: National Wrestling Tournament April 3-6, 2020, Reno Nevada; FFA State Leadership Conference April 1-4,2020, Twin Falls, Idaho; Rocky Mountain Shootout Welding Competition April 15-16, 2020, Pocatello, Idaho; VEX Robotics 2019-2020 World Championship, April 21-26, 2020, Louisville, Kentucky

REGULAR AGENDA

Sports update - CHS Activities Director John Hallock reported that new academic and attendance standards for athletes -- pass all classes and not exceed absence and tardy limits - took effect with winter sports. Most athletes met the new standards for winter sports. With spring sports, they’ve identified a petition process for a one-time appeal and made tutoring available. They’ve started to work with student athletes expected to play fall sports. Team grade point averages have increased in some sports.

Managed Internet Access Agreement - The Board approved a three-year contract with Tek-Hut for internet, firewall, and filter services for the district. Tek-Hut is the district’s current provider for these services. 

POLICY

Policies under review

• Policy 2420 Title I Parent Involvement - Amending (677).docx (32 KB)
• Policy 2420P Title I Parent Involvement Guidelines - New.docx (23 KB)
• 3050 Attendance.docx (16 KB)
• 3050P Attendance Procedure.docx (29 KB)
• 5210 Administrative Leave (1).pdf (57 KB)
• 7409 Authorization and Purchase of Technology.docx (12 KB)

First reading

The board approved for first reading

• 5220 Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers Certified Employees- Amending Policy 441
• 5740 Reduction in Force - Amending Policy 448
• 5740PA1 Reduction in Force Procedures

Second and final reading

The board approved for second and final reading:

• 8210 District Nutrition Committee (1).docx (22 KB)
• 8230 Nutrition Standards (1).docx (22 KB)
• 5475 Attendance Policy Final Draft 2ND READING (1).docx (25 KB)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Election Day - March 10 
• CHS 2nd Annual Expo – March 10, 7 to 8 p.m.
• End of Third Quarter - March 13 
• Spring Break - March 23-27 

NEXT MEETING

• Monday, March 16