Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees March 14, 2022, Regular 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 the Caldwell High School Student Council for their recent success at the Idaho Association of Student Council Conference. CHS brought back the Outstanding Student Council Award for the eighth consecutive year and the 2022 IASC State Service Project Award. 

During the two day conference, students had the opportunity to learn leadership skills, share ideas, and meet peers across Idaho. Over 800 students were in attendance from 33 different schools throughout the state.

This past Saturday, the National History Day District Competition was held at Idaho Arts Charter School. Of the 20 finalists six were CHS students. CHS swept the top three places in the individual exhibit category with Paul Victoriano taking first, Nirmana de la Rantow taking second, and Arath Sanchez taking third. Stone Stills and Hannah Tish placed first in the group exhibit category.

Dr. French also applauded the CHS wrestling teams. Earlier this month, both the men’s and women’s wrestling teams competed at the State Championship Tournament in Pocatello. The men’s team came home with a 5th place finish while the girls walked away with a 4th place finish. Congratulations to Aiden Go, Hunter Bidelman, and Marissa Jimenez for their individual state titles. 

Jon Hallock was recently awarded Athletic Director of the year for the second time in three years while Coach Rick Tigges was named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. 

PATRON INPUT

• Nicole Trakel commented on Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session – February 7, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – February 14, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Board Work Session - February 28, 2022
• Financials
• Enrollment Report
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Early Graduate
• Field Trip(s)

INFORMATION ITEMS

Trustees shared and discussed these items:

• CFEO Financial Update
• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

REGULAR AGENDA

• Parent/Teacher Communication - The Board discussed allowing teachers the flexibility  to hold parent/teacher conferences virtually or in-person. 
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 - Trustees voted to amend the COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 to allow flexibility during parent/teacher communication week to hold them virtually or in-person.
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Policies under review

• Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
• Policy 2350 Student Religious Activity at School
• Policy 3420 replacing Policy 1026 Student Fund Raising Activities and Policy 3420 Form A
• Policy 7265 Electronic Banking and Electronic Payments - NEW

Errata Revisions

Trusteed approved the following policies for Errata Revisions.

• Policy 2310 Nutrition Education 
• Policy 3030 Part-Time Attendance/Dual Enrollment
• Policy 3370 Searches and Seizure
• Policy 3530 Suicide
• Policy 4120 Uniform Grievance Procedure
• Policy 5110 Criminal History Background Checks
• Policy 5240 Sexual Harassment Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace

First Reading

The Board approved the following policies for First Reading with the exception of section 3 in Policy 3210.

• Policy 1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers - New
• Policy 2100 Curriculum Development and Assessment - New
• Policy 2520 Curricular Materials - New
• Policy 3210 Name/Gender Change replacing policy 519
• Policy 3210 F1 Name/Gender Change Request Form
• Policy 3210 F2 Sample Physician Letter
• Policy 3370P Searches and Seizures Procedures - New

Second and Final Reading

Members of the Board voted to approve the following policy.

• Policy 4170 District or School Operated Social Media

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session.