Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees April 11, 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 Syringa Middle School 6th grade ‘Little Einsteins’ Team. Adelyne Amaya, Raeneasha Linze, Maritza Medina, and Natalia Valencia competed in the Idaho Regional iSTEM IDX 3D Design and Engineering competition in Boise. The only all girl team won first place for the greater Treasure Valley. They were rewarded a $250 check and a new 3D printer. Their invention was a fully functional solution for astronauts to dispose of their toothpaste while in space, so they wouldn’t have to swallow it, which can have negative effects. With their invention, astronauts spit into the spill-proof straw which is suctioned down the toilet.

Dr. French also applauded the Caldwell High School Speech and Debate Team. Lance Morris honored Senior Kaylee Johnson. Kaylee qualified for the State Speech Tournament. The team also won the National Speech and Debate Association Honor of Charter. 

PATRON INPUT

• No  one signed up for patron input.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session – March 14, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Board Work Session - March 28, 2022
• Financials
• Enrollment Report
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Bank Account Signatory Information
• Field Trip(s)
• MOU - SWDH & CSHS

INFORMATION ITEMS

Trustees shared and discussed these items:

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Caldwell Youth Forum Presentation - Representatives from the Caldwell Youth Forum presented to Trustees about their trip to Bogus Basin. Students spoke to Board Members about how they built leadership skills during their trip by doing simple things like talking to people they may not know and taking risks. Students continue to incorporate the things they learned during their trip in their everyday lives.
• School Calendar for 2022-2023 - Melissa Langan, Chief Academic Officer, discussed the Calendar Committees decision on the 2022-23 School Calendar. The Board approved Calendar C for the upcoming school year.  
• Secondary School Registration Update - Trustees heard from Principal Shay Swan about Syringa Middle School’s process on registering students for the upcoming school year. 
• Call of Certain Bonds 2008A and 2008B - April Burton, Chief Financial Officer, proposed a resolution to pay off Bonds 2008A and 2008B. Trustees voted to approve the resolution for redemption of certain bonds.
• COVID19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 - The Board reviewed recent COVID-19 Data and Information. 
• Future Agenda Item - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 1303 Policies and procedures to Review Annually
• Policy 2150P Copyright Compliance
• Policy 2585 Use of Therapy Dogs
• Policy 4210 Community Use of School Facilities
• Facility rental Indemnity agreement Idea
• 4210P
• 4210F3
• 901 Exhibit B District Facility Fee Schedule 
• 901 Exhibit A Facilities Use Application Use and Indemnity Agreement 
• PERSONNEL 5200 Applicability of Personnel Policies
• PERSONNEL 5260 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting 

Errata Revisions

Trusteed voted to move all the policies under Errata Revisions to first reading.

• Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
• Policy 2375 Service Animals in Schools
• Policy 2570 Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings
• Policy 2570F1 - Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings Parental Movie Opt form

First Reading

The Board approved the following policies for First Reading:

• Policy 3420 Fundraiser Activities replacing Policy 1026
• Policy 3420 Form A - Application for Fundraising Activity replacing form 1026A
• Policy 5130 Administrative Leave
• Policy 5405 Proof of Illness for Sick Leave
• Policy 5410 Family and Medical Leave
• Policy 5410P Family and Medical Leave Procedure
• Policy 5413 Witness for Court Appearance Leave
• Policy 5420 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability
• Policy 5425 Classified Employee Leaves of Absence
• Policy 5430 Insurance Benefits for Employees
• Policy 5440 School Holidays
• Policy 5450 Vacation Days
• Policy 7005 Electronic Banking and Electronic Payments

Second and Final Reading

Members of the Board voted to approve the following policies with a Errata Revision on Policy 3370P to substitute the word car for vehicle.

• Policy 1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers - New
• Policy 2100 Curriculum Development and Assessment - New
• Policy 2520 Curricular Materials - New
• Policy 3370P Searches and Seizures Procedures - New

Information Only

May 9, 2022 - Retiree Open House, Board Room 4:00-6:00 pm

May 10, 2022 - Special Olympics, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, College of Idaho

May 18, 2022 - End of Year Celebration, CHS auditorium, 2:30-3:30 pm

May 24, 2022 - Canyon Springs High School Graduation, Caldwell High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm

May 25, 2022 - Last Day of School

May 25, 2022 - Caldwell High School Graduation, Ford Idaho Center at 3:00 pm

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session.