Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees June 12, 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.

ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

• Cheryl Sanderson, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Annual School District Budget to Trustees. The Budget Hearing included information about budget assumptions, benefits, supplemental levy, and a four year summary.
• Public Comment Regarding 2023-2024 Proposed Budget - Nicole Trakel and Nicole Hyland provided input and asked questions regarding the 2023-2024 proposed budget. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. French provided Trustees with information about the 2023 National Mariachi Education Workshop. Two educators will be attending this conference at the end of the month. The plan is to provide Mariachi Band classes for the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. French also introduced Shelli Rambo, Principal at Canyon Springs High School, and Julie Mead, Director of Special Services to Trustees.

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes of Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – May 8, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting and Executive Session - May 15, 2023
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Contract - Agreement
• Field Trip(s) 

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM

• Field Trip(s) JMS Request to Travel

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

REGULAR AGENDA

• Approval of the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget - Trustees voted to approve the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. 
• JMS Request to Travel - Jennifer Condel, Art Teacher at Jefferson Middle School, provided Board Members with information on the District’s Washington, D.C trip. The trip includes opportunities for hands-on interaction with the history and landmarks students may have only seen in the classroom. Trustees voted to approve the Request to Travel to Washington, D.C. by Jennier Condel.
• EL Program Update - Shani Cummins, EL Program Coordinator, provided Trustees with information on the growth and achievement of the English Learner Proficiency Assessment. Students who are involved in Latinos in Action (LIA) also provided Board Members with information about the new program at Caldwell High School and their recent trip to Salt Lake City. LIA provides students with leadership opportunities, college and career readiness, and community service. 
• Federal Programs Update - Tamara Lawson, Director of Federal Programs, updated Board Members about fund allocations and monitoring reviews on the District’s Federal Programs.
• Future Agenda Items - Trustees did not discuss any future agenda items.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• 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 5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Policy 5610P Prevention of Disease Transmission Procedure (to replace Policy 422)
• Policy 5710 Educational Support Professionals
• Policy 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, Non-Transportation Zones, and Safety
• Policy 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services
• Policy 8700 Computer Software

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

• Policy 420 - Incident Reports Duty of Employees (replaced with Policy 5260)
• Policy 427 - Staff Protection (outdated)

Trustees voted to accept and approve the Errata Revisions for the following policy:

• Policy 5340 Evaluation of Certificated Personnel

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 3030 Part-Time Attendance/Dual Enrollment
• Policy 3270/5270 Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
• Policy 3270P/5270P Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks
• Policy 3550 Release of Student During School Hours (replaces Policy 437)
• Policy 5290 Political Activity - Staff Participation (replaces Policy 413)
• Policy 5395 Whistleblowing (replaces Policy 428)
• Policy 5740 Reduction in Force
• Policy 5740F1 Involuntary Transfer Teacher Evaluation Form (renumbered and replaces Policy 5220F2)

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases (revised) (replaces Policy 560) 
• Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting (Updated)
• Policy 4105F Request to Address the Board (Updated)
• Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria (revised)
• Policy 5120 Equal Opportunity (to replace 401.1)
• Policy 5310 Tobacco Free Workplace (to replace 403.1)
• Policy 5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites
• Policy 8110 Safety Busing
• Policy 8320 Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events

• June 14, 2023 - ISBA Leadership Institute, Swan Falls High School, Kuna, ID from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
• June 26, 2023 - Board Work Session, Caldwell District Office Board Room at 6:00 pm
• June 30, 2023 - Summer Graduation, Caldwell High School Auditorium at 6:30 pm
• July 4, 2023 - Independence Day
• July 10, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting, Caldwell District Office Board Room at 7:00 pm
• July 24, 2023 - Summer Board Retreat, IT Building, 107 Poplar, Caldwell ID 83605

ADJOURNMENT

The Board of Trustees will meet again on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session at the Caldwell School District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.