Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees June 13, 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 5th grade Lewis and Clark Elementary student Lincoln Hunt for placing 2nd in the State of Idaho for his National History Day presentation. Lincoln chose the bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, for his history day project. For the competition, Lincoln created a poster board, wrote a paper, and delivered a presentation. Lincoln is also involved in the Advanced Learning Program at Lewis and Clark Elementary.

Dr. French also applauded Maggie Stover, Environmental Education Teacher at Syringa Middle School, who was the Idaho Environmental Secondary Educator of the Year. Ms. Stover was presented the award by the IDEEA Board during this year’s Sustainability Summit. We are so grateful for all Ms. Stover does with SMS students in environmental education.

PATRON INPUT

• Nicole Trakel commented on Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – May 9, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting and Executive Session - May 23, 2022
• Financials
• Enrollment Report
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Behavioral Intervention Contracts 2022-2023
• Gem State Development Contracts 2022-2023
• Physical Therapy Contacts 2022-2023
• School Psychologist Contracts 2022-2023
• Speech-Language Pathologist Contracts 2022-2023
• ProCare Therapy Agreement
• MOU with WICAP as part of Community Schools Program

INFORMATION ITEMS

Trustees shared and discussed these items:

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Community Schools - Hortensia Hernandez, Community Schools Liaison, gave a presentation on the growth, impact, and expansion of Community Schools throughout the District. Ms. Hernandez along with building principals of Sacajawea, Washington, and Lincoln Elementary Schools have witnessed the impact Community Schools is having on students, staff, and families.
• Fee Hearing - April Burton, Chief Financial Officer, proposed an increase in fees for the Adult Lunch Price and Driver Education Fee. Trustees approved to accept and adopt the proposed fee increases for Adult Lunches from $4.00 to $4.25 and Driver Education from $200.00 to $225.00. 
• Budget Hearing - Trustees heard from April Burton, Chief Financial Officer, on the proposed 2022-2023 District Budget. The Board voted to accept and adopt the budget as presented.
• Public Comment: Members of the Board heard from Nicole Trakel on special education transportation services, salary of classified staff, and building maintenance. 
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 - No update was provide from SWDH and no student and staff testing due to summer break.
• Future Agenda Items - Review policy 613 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• No Proposed Policies

The Board voted to approve and accept the Errata Revisions:

• Policy 7235P Written Compensation Procedure (Time and Effort) revision

The Board approved the following policies for First Reading:

• Policy 2420 Parent and Family Engagement - for Board Review
• Policy 2420P Parent and Family Engagement Guidelines - for Board Review

The Board approved the following policies for Second and Final 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 replacing Policy 407
• Policy 5413 Court Appearance Leave replacing Policy 408
• Policy 7005 Electronic Banking and Electronic Payments

POLICIES PULLED FROM SECOND AND FINAL READING:

This policy will be added to next month’s regular meeting:

• Policy 5440 School Holidays

INFORMATION ONLY

• June 27 - Board Work Session
• June 30 - High School Summer Graduation in Caldwell High School Auditorium at 6 pm.
• July 4 - Independence Day
• July 11 - Regular Board Meeting
• July 25 - Summer Board Retreat

ADJOURNMENT

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.