Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees February 13, 2023, 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 announced the Board will be taking a pause on Proposed Policy 3281. Representative Crane shared with Trustees that legislation is currently being discussed at the State Capitol regarding gender identity and he feels it will move quickly into legislation to give guidance to local school districts.

Dr. French provided Trustees with an update on the JUUL Litigation. She also shared a school start time survey went out to Caldwell School District families and a staff survey regarding school start times will go out this week. She also congratulated Caldwell Cheer for placing 5th overall at the State Competition.

Paul Victoriano, Caldwell High School Student Representative, shared with Trustees about the Annual Student Council Cause Week. Students help raise money for five different causes affecting our community.

Trustees also heard from Abigail Aguirre, Canyon Springs High School Student Representative, about the school's Be A Real Friend (BARF) Week. Students will be able to write friendly letters to each other. The school recently started a 2v2 student basketball tournament. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items.

• Approval of Minutes for the Annual and Regular Board Meeting – January 9, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Board Work Session and Executive Session - January 23, 2023
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• Early Graduate
• Ednetics Network WLAN renewal contract
• Fatbeam Internet Service Agreement
• Erate UPS Battery Refresh Purchase
• Red Rover Contract

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

PATRON INPUT

• Several patrons spoke to Proposed Policies 3281, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation and 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting. Policies 3525 Immunization Requirements F2 and 2310 were also referenced.

REGULAR AGENDA

• Facilities Assessment Study - Bill Hamlin from Design West, spoke to Trustees about performing an assessment on the District Facilities. Board Members voted to approve a facility assessment study.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Presentation - Trustees heard from Jessica Watts, Director of Communications, and Rob King, CTE Community Liaison, about their recent work to create and update the Career Technical Education brochures and postcards.
• Driver Education - Cheryl Sanderson, Chief Financial Officer, provided Trustees with information about the District’s Driver Education Program. Ms. Sanderson reported that the program retired one vehicle and is wanting to add two more vehicles to the fleet. Board Members voted to approve adding two additional vehicles to the fleet.
• Emergency School Closure - Trustees voted to approve the Emergency School Closure.
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023 - Trustees voted to approve the updated COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023.
• 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 2470 Self-Directed Learners
• Policy 2470P Self-Directed Learners Procedures
• 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 5455 Sick Leave to replace Policy 424
• Policy 8110 Safety Busing
• Policy 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, Non-Transportation Zones, and Safety
• Policy 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services
• Policy 8320 Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans
• Policy 8700 Computer Software

Trustees voted to accept and Request to Rescind the following policy:

• Policy 711 Transportation of Infants

Trustees voted to approve the following Errata Revisions policies:

• Policy 2700 High School Graduation Requirements as per Idaho State Board of Education
• Policy 3030 Part-Time Attendance Dual Enrollment
• Policy 5105 Certificated Personnel Employment
• Policy 8210 District Nutrition Committee

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2310 Nutrition Education - revision
• Policy 2385 English Learner Program
• Policy 2400 Special Education - replacing Policy 670
• Policy 2520 Curricular Materials - revision
• Policy 2605 Advanced Requirements (Grade 6 through 9)
• Policy 2615 Student Career Pathway Plans replacing Policy 690
• Policy 2700P High School Graduation Requirements as per Idaho State Board of Education
• Policy 3340 Corrective Actions and Punishments - revision
• Policy 3340P Corrective Actions and Punishments Procedure - revision
• Policy 3525 Immunization Requirements to replace Policy 565 & 565E
• Policy 3525F1 Immunization Exemption Form - English
• Policy 3525F1 Immunization Exemption Form - Spanish
• Policy 3525F2 Idaho Certificate of Immunization Exemption - English and Spanish
• Policy 8200 Local School Wellness
• Policy 8605 Retention of District Records

Trustees voted to table the following First Reading policies:

• Policy 7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses - revision
• Policy 7430 F1 Expenditure Reimbursement Form
• Policy 7430 F2 Lost Receipt Form

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2205 - Citizenship and Patriotic Observances
• Policy 3345 - Use of Restraint to replace Policy 553
• Policy 5340 - Evaluation of Certificated Personnel (revised as per changes in Idaho Code)
• Policy 5450 - Vacation Days

Trustees voted to table to following Second and Final Reading policies:

• Policy 1420 - Trustee Expenses
• • • Policy 2340 - Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom

INFORMATION ONLY

• February 20, 2023 - President's Day - no school
• February 20-21, 2023 - Day on the Hill, The Grove Hotel / Idaho Capitol Building
• February 25, 2023 - Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Gala
• Wrestling State Championships, February 23-25, Ford Idaho Center, Nampa
• Debate State Championships, March 10-11, Rigby High School
• Speech State Championships, April 14-15, Lake City High School
• Boys Basketball Championships, March 2-4, Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.