Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees July 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. French applauded the Caldwell High School Fabrication Team for placing 10th overall at the National SkillsUSA Competition last month. Gold medal teams from each state come to nationals every year to compete.

In 2022, Stone Stills, Gage Schleicher, and Wyatt Felton finished 18th. This year (2023) they improved by nearly 10 places. All three of these students have graduated and are moving on to pursue their post-secondary goals.

Dr. French also recognized the 12 summer graduates for persevering and earning their high school diplomas.

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Budget Public Hearing/Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session - June 12, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting and Executive Session - June 19, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting - June 26, 2023
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Purchased Services Agreement

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

PATRON INPUT

• Lucas Cayler provided input on Policy 3530 and Policy 3270.
• Melissa Martinez provided input on cameras in preschool classrooms.
• Nicole Tackle provided input on Policy 3550, Policy 5290, and Policy 3270.

REGULAR AGENDA

• ISBA Resolution on School Age and Accountability Requirements - Trustees voted to approve and re-adopt the ISBA Resolution on School Age and Accountability Requirements.
• Future Agenda Items - Electronic information, services, and networks. 

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 Errata Revisions for the following policy:

• Policy 3530 Suicide

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2240 Class Size (new policy due to changes in Idaho's Open Enrollment law)
• Policy 2425 Parental Rights (revision to current policy due to changes in Idaho's Parental Rights law)
• Policy 2425P Parental Rights Procedure - Parent/Guardian Notification of Changes in Health and Well-being
• Policy 2425F Notification of Changes in Student Health or Well-being
• Policy 3010 Open Enrollment (revision to current policy due to changes in Idaho's Open Enrollment law)
• Policy 3010P Open Enrollment Procedures
• Policy 3010F1 Open Enrollment Form
• Policy 3510 Student Medicines (revision to current policy)
• Policy 3510F4 Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet and Protocol (new)
• Policy 3510F5 Opioid Overdose Fact Sheet and Protocol (new)
• Policy 5740P Reduction in Force Procedures (revision to current procedure)

Second and Final 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)

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events:

• July 24, 2023 - Summer Board Retreat at College of Idaho Cruzen-Murray Library
• August 16, 2023 - First Day of School
• August 15-19, 2023 - Caldwell Night Rodeo

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, July 24, 2023, at The College of Idaho, Cruzen-Murray Library, 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.