Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees April 10, 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. McDaniel, Lewis and Clark Elementary School Principal, introduced three teachers who showcased the success of the school’s four learner dispositions and how these are helping their students take control of their learning.

Dr. French also recognized the Pharmacy Technician class available at Caldwell High School. Three students involved in the program spoke about how this Career Technical Education course has helped prepare them for their life after graduation. These students will be certified in Pharmacy Tech before they walk the stage on May 24th. 

Stone Stills, Senior at Caldwell High School, presented Trustees with an American Flag he welded for the District Office. Caldwell High School’s welding team recently competed at the State Competition where they came out victorious. The team will compete at the Rocky Mountain shootout next week.

Paul Victoriano, Student Representative from Caldwell High School, provided Trustees with an update about the Student Council Regional Conference. Student representatives from the sophomore class shared some information from their presentation about the importance of culture and diversity in leadership. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session - March 13, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session - March 20, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session - March 24, 2023
• Financials
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• Football Protective Equipment
• Award 2023-2024 District Mowing Bid
• Public Consulting Group LLC Agreement

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM

The Board approved the following item that was pulled from the consent agenda:

• Personnel Report

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

PATRON INPUT

• Nicole Tackle provided input on Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance and Policy 4105 Public Participation.

REGULAR AGENDA

• College Of Idaho Legacy Declaration - Melissa Langan, Chief Academic Officer, spoke to Trustees about the District's partnership with the College of Idaho Men’s Basketball Team. The Board voted to declare Friday, April 14, 2023, as The College of Idaho Legacy Day in the Caldwell School District.
• Save My Family - Trustees voted to accept the recommendation of Dr. French to host a Save My Family event for Caldwell School District families. The event is geared towards providing parents with tools, insights, and resources to help families understand obstacles that impact students psychological, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Screenagers - Dr. Ferro spoke to Board Members about a documentary titled Screenagers, Growing Up in the Digital Age. This video was created by professionals who work with students and shows the impact of too much screen time on youth. Trustees voted to approve the District documentation to show the movie screenagers.
• Nic Sick: The Dangers of Youth Vaping - Emily Sherman, Guidance Technician at Caldwell High School, spoke to Board Members about an Idaho Public Television documentary on the dangers of youth vaping. This documentary features teens from across Idaho who talk with heartbreaking authenticity about their struggles to overcome vape addiction. Trustees voted to approve the District recommendation to pursue showing the Nic Sick: The Dangers of Youth Vaping documentary. 
• May 24 - Trustees approved the request to release students 30 minutes early on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, so teachers can attend Caldwell High School Graduation at 3:00 pm at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
• COVID-19 School Operation Plan for 2022-2023 - Trustees reviewed recent COVID-19 data and information provided by Southwest District Health.
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 5120 Equal Opportunity (to replace 401.1)
• Policy 5310 Tobacco Free (to replace 403.1)
• Policy 5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites
• 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 5410P Family and Medical Leave Procedure
• Policy 5455 Sick Leave (to replace Policy 424)
• Policy 5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Policy 5610P Prevention of Disease Transmission Procedure (to replace Policy 422)
• Policy 5710 Educational Support Professionals
• 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 405 General Personnel Regulations (Covered under Policy 5100 - Hiring Process)
• Policy 460 Teaching Experience and Compensation (Certified compensation is outlined in the Master Agreement)
• Policy 462 Comparable Services (Outdated policy - all schools are under Title One)
• Policy 670.1 Special Education - Written Agreements (Replaced with Policy 2400 Special Education)

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2315 Physical Activity Opportunities and Physical Education
• Policy 2315 Exhibit A Guidelines for Cold Weather Conditions
• Policy 5280 Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics (Replaces Policy 442)
• Policy 5410 Family and Medical Leave

Trustees voted to table the following First Reading Policies:

• Policy 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases (formerly Head Lice) (replaces Policy 560)
• Policy 5000 Board Goal - Personnel (replaces Policy 400)

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 1420 Trustee Expenses (Revised)
• Policy 2150 Copyright/Media Licensing (Replaces Policy 661)
• Policy 2150P Copyright Compliance (Replaces Policy 661 Exhibit A)
• Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom (tabled at March meeting)
• Policy 2410 504 (to replace Policy 684 and 686)
• Policy 2410P 504 Procedures
• Policy 7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses (Revised)
• Policy 7430F1 Expenditure Reimbursement Form
• Policy 7430F2 Lost Receipt Form

Trustees voted to table the following Second and Final Reading Policies:

• Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting (Replaces Policy 222)

INFORMATION ONLY

• April 25, 2023 - Farmworker Appreciation Dinner 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Caldwell High School Cafeteria
• April 28, 2023 - No School
• May 1, 2023 - Seniors Honor Reception 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Caldwell High School Auditorium
• May 8, 2023 - Retiree Open House, Board Room 4:30-6:00 pm
• May 17, 2023 - End of Year Celebration, CHS auditorium, 1:45-3:30 pm
• May 22, 2023 - Canyon Springs High School Graduation, College Of Idaho, Jewett Auditorium at 6:00 pm
• May 24, 2023 - Caldwell High School Graduation, Ford Idaho Center at 3:00 pm
• May 25, 2023 - Last Day of School

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.