Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees August 8, 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 incoming Caldwell High School Freshmen Maylee McConnell-Soong and Keira Ferro for attending the 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute in Washington D.C. over the summer. These motivated teens used their time and experience to develop a community health equity project, to be implemented over the coming school year. They are in the process of applying for grant funding to support their creation of an educational campaign for their peers and school staff that focuses on the immediate impact of proper hydration and nutrition on mental health, academic achievements, and athletic performance.

Recognizing that our schools are the primary source of meals and nutrition for many families in our community, Maylee and Keira are hoping to lay a foundation for systems and policy changes that will increase access to healthy foods and improve support for proper hydration practices within their school system. Maylee and Keira are supported by local University of Idaho Extension staff and the Well Connected Communities National Health Initiative. They look forward to welcoming other students, district staff, and community members onto this project team.

PATRON INPUT

• Nicole Trakel commented on the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting – July 11, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Summer Board Retreat - July 25, 2022
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Lawson Health and Environmental Services
• Addendum A Client Assignment Confirmation

Items pulled from Consent Agenda

• Student Handbooks -. Trustees voted to table  student handbooks to give administrators time to update the Districts new  mission, vision and values statement and review updated policies.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Trustees shared and discussed these items:

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Caldwell High School Students' Schedules - Anita Wilson, Caldwell High School Principal, provided an update about CHS student schedules. Administrators and counselors feel very confident that each student will have a schedule on the first day of school. 
• Strategic Plan - Jessica Watts, Director of Communications, provided Trustees with several designs for the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan logo. After reviewing each design, the Board will vote and approve a final logo at the next Board Meeting.
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023 - Trustees reviewed and discussed the 2022-2023 COVID-19 School Operation Plan. The Board voted to approve the COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023 with the following changes: Decisions regarding the operations of schools throughout the 2022-2023 school year will be based on current scientific evidence provided by health agencies and from local health care experts. This is a fluid document that can change and or be updated throughout the year.
• Future Agenda Items - School start times, Boys and Girls Club, Funds for a future foundation, and Caldwell Online Academy. 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 206 Charter Schools
• Policy 226 Compensation For Expenses
• Policy 280 Waivers of State Board of Education Rule
• Policy 1105 Caldwell School District Trustee Zones
• Policy 1303 Policies and Procedures to Review Annually
• Policy 3106 Therapy Dogs
• Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
• Policy 8110 Safety Busing
• Policy 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, Non-Transportation Zones, and Safety 

First Reading:

• No First Readings

The Board approved the following policies for Second and Final Reading:

• Policy 7218 Federal Grant Financial Management System
• Policy 7230 Financial Reporting and Audits
• Policy 7235 Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds
• Policy 7235P Written Compensation Procedure (Time and Effort)
• Policy 7236 Employees Paid with Federal Funds and Unexpected or Extraordinary Closures
• Policy 7237 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants
• Policy 7270 Property Records
• Policy 7320 Allowable Uses for Grant Funds
• Policy 7320P1 Determining Necessity and Reasonableness of Expenses
• Policy 7320P2 Selected Items of Cost
• Policy 7400 Procurement Management System 
• Policy 7400P1 Procurement Under a Federal Award
• Policy 7400P2 Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award
• Policy 7400P3 Requirements and Restrictions for Procurement Under a Federal Award - Competition
• Policy 7400P4 Federal Contract Administration
• Policy 5480 Leadership Premiums

INFORMATION ONLY

• August 11, 2022 - CHS Cougarpalooza, Back to School Night, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• August 15, 2022 - First Day of School
• August 16 - 20, 2022 - Caldwell Night Rodeo
• August 19, 2022 - Opening Meeting Day, Caldwell High School
• September 5, 2022 - Labor Day - No School
• October 24-27, 2022 - Parent Conference Week
• October 28, 2022 - No School
• November 9 - 11, 2022 - ISBA Convention at the Coeur d'Alene Resort

ADJOURNMENT

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.