Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees November 14, 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 Senior Abigail Bair for using all her Fast Forward Funding. Abigail has taken 9 Advanced Opportunity Summer School classes, 8 Dual Credit classes, and 2 AP exams. She will finish up her senior year with 2 more AP exams and at least 1 more Dual Credit class. She will graduate with 31 College Credits which will cut down approximately a year of her college general education requirements. 

Dr. French also applauded the Boy’s Soccer Team for winning the 2022 State Championship. The Cougars finished the season undefeated. They scored a total of 97 goals and only allowed 9 goals scored all season. The team was led by Seniors Sam Yeakley, Axel Gonzalez, Yahir Esquivel, and Israel Arizmendi. The Cougars boasted a 20-0-1 record, the best recorded in Caldwell High School history. 

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session – October 3, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting – October 10, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Board Work Session - October 24, 2022
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session – October 28, 2022
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Wulfenstein LLC Contract Agreement 2022-2023
• Early Graduate

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM

The Board approved the following item:

• Beniton Contract Documents - Syringa Middle School HVAC

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Latinos In Action - Trustees heard from Shani Cummins, English Language Learner Coordinator, about the new Latinos in Action course at Caldwell High School. The goal of the class is to empower Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. The LIA student’s spoke to Trustees about their leadership opportunities which includes tutoring elementary school students. Students also gifted Board Members Latinos in Action T-shirts. 
• Caldwell Youth Forum - Board Members heard from Sophomores Jolette Peralta and Cheyenne Garza about their experience at the Caldwell Youth Forum. 60 students from Caldwell High School and other area high schools were selected to attend this year’s Forum. They are recognized as leaders in their schools and have the responsibility to share what they learned from the Forum with their peers. Jolette and Cheyenne are going to begin a Good Morning Project, where they greet students and staff in the morning in positive ways such as a smile and with music.
• Measures of Student Growth as per Idaho Code 33-1001(18) - Board Members voted to approve the Measures of Student Growth as per Idaho Code 33-1001(18).
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2021-2022 - Trustees did not receive a COVID-19 update from Southwest District Health. 
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 2150 Copyright replacing Policy 661
• Policy 2150P Copyright Compliance
• Policy 2410 504 to replace 684 and 686
• Policy 2410P 504 Procedures 
• Policy 3345 Use of Restraint to replace Policy 553
• Policy 4105 Public Participation in  Board Meeting
• Policy 5350 Release from Contract
• Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance
• Policy 5406 Classified Sick Leave Bank
• Policy 5406A Classified Sick Leave Bank Application 
• Policy 8110 Safety Busing
• Policy 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, Non-Transportation Zones, and Safety

The Board approved the following Policy to Rescind:

• Policy 360 Superintendent's Exceptional Staff Service Recognition Fund
• Policy 407 Family Medical leave Act (FMLA) replaced by Policy 5410 June 13, 2022
• Policy 608.5 Awarding High School Credit for Courses Taken Before Ninth (9th) Grade replaced by Policy 2700 High School Graduation Requirements and Policy 2700P High School Graduation Requirements Procedures

The Board approved the following First Reading with the correction to Policy 2340 to strike out the end of the last sentence in Section 10.1 after the word issues:

• Policy 1105 Caldwell School District Trustee Zones to replace Policy 240 School District Trustee Zones
• Policy 1420 Trustee Expenses to replace Policy 226 Compensation for Expenses
• Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom - revision
• Policy 2700 High School Graduation - review 
• Policy 2700P High School Graduation Requirements - revision

The Board approved the following the Second and Final Reading:

• Policy 1705 Request for Waiver replacing Policy 280
• Policy 2585 Therapy Dogs - changes made based on patron input
• Policy 2585F Therapy Dog - Application/Agreement for use of Therapy Dog
• Policy 3330 Student Discipline - up for review

INFORMATION ONLY

• November 21-25, 2022 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 24, 2022 - Thanksgiving Day
• January 17, 2023 - Caldwell City Council Presentation

ADJOURNMENT