Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees May 9, 2022, 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 the Caldwell High School FFA program. Justin Ruhl, the Agriculture Teacher, shared with Trustees about the growth of the programs, students, and classes. Students shared what they have learned during the various conferences they have participated in throughout the year.  

Dr. French also applauded the success of the Caldwell High School Band program. Several students received superior ratings at District III Solo and Ensemble. During the State Competition Sedrick Call and Alex Ramella received Superior ratings. The first Caldwell High School Horn Club received a Superior rating and earned 6th place in State. The Percussion Ensemble also received a superior rating.

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – April 11, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting and Executive Session - April 25, 2022
• Financials
• Enrollment Report
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Summer Protective Equipment
• WIPFLI Engagement Letter
• Piper Sandler Municipal Advisor Agreement
• Early Graduate

INFORMATION ITEMS

Trustees shared and discussed these items:

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Strategic Plan - Trustees approved the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. This plan will help the Board of Trustees, Administrators, Superintendent, Staff, and District Leadership Team document and establish the direction of the district. The plan was shaped by school district staff, high school students, Board Members, and community and business members through a series of in-person and online planning and strategizing sessions. Anne Ritter also discussed with Trustees the process of how the plan was created and the importance of sharing it with staff, administrators and parents.
• Graduation Update - Anita Wilson, Principal of Caldwell High School, Christine McMillien, Principal of Canyon Springs High School, shared statistics and information about each school's graduation process. There are currently 239 Seniors at CHS and currently over 80% of them are on track to graduate. CSHS looks forward to graduating 46 students later this month. 
• School Board Summer Retreat - Members of the Board discussed ideas for their School Board Summer Retreat. 
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 - Trustees reviewed recent COVID-19 data and information.
• Future Agenda Items - School start times, Boys and Girls Club

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies: Policies are currently out for review with our committee and/or specific departments as needed.

• 3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

The Board approved the following policies for First Reading:

• Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
• Policy 2375  Service Animals in Schools
• Policy 2570 Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings
• Policy 2570 F1 PARENTAL MOVIE OPT-OUT/CONSENT FORM
• 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

• No Second and Final Readings

INFORMATION ONLY

• May 9 - Retiree Open House, Board Room 4:00-6:00 pm
• May 10 - Special Olympics, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, College of Idaho
• May 10 - CSHS Community Showcase, 5:00-7:00 pm, Canyon Springs High School
• May 18 - End of Year Celebration, CHS auditorium, 2:30-3:30 pm
• May 24 - Canyon Springs High School Graduation, Caldwell High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm
• May 25 - Last Day of School
• May 25 - Caldwell High School Graduation, Ford Idaho Center at 3:00 pm

ADJOURNMENT

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.