Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees October 9, 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 shared that the Boise State Family Engineering Night will be happening on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Caldwell High School. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Caldwell High School will also be hosting the movie Screenagers: Under the Influence. This film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents can use to encourage healthy decision making, support teen mental health, offering solutions for how we can best empower our teens, set limits, and create healthy home environments. Trustees also heard from Julie Mead, Chief Officer of Special Services, about the Districts Next Steps Program. This is formally known as the 18-21 program, and has since moved from Caldwell High School to Canyon Springs High School.

Nick Mendez, Caldwell High School Student Representative, presented to Trustees about the athletics, academics, and activities happening within Caldwell High School. 

Jason Roblero-Lopez, Canyon Springs High School Student Representative, presented to Trustees about the school's attendance campaign, homecoming, and upcoming events. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting – September 11, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting - September 25, 2023
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• ProCare Therapy - Contract Agreement 2023-2024
• College of Western Idaho (CWI) Agreement

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

PATRON INPUT

• Nicole Tackle provided input on Policy 2140.
• Jennifer Ceniceros inquired about a new procedure at Caldwell High School regarding taking cell phones when students arrive late.

REGULAR AGENDA

• CFEO Presentation - Trustees heard from CFEO Board Members and former Caldwell School District students about the financial impacts the Caldwell Foundation for Educational Opportunity has on students within the Caldwell School District. 
• Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) - Trustees voted to approve the Emergency Operations Plan. 
• Altria Settlement Offer Packet - Trustees reviewed the information from the Altria Settlement Offer Packet in regards to the JUUL settlement. 
• Title IX - Board Members heard from Shannon Flower, Director of Human Resources, about the Districts Title IX policy and procedures. 
• Improving School Culture; Improving District Culture - Dr. French provided Trustees with information and policies that guide the District to help provide a safe learning environment for all students in the Caldwell School District. 
• 2024 Proposed Resolutions - Trustees reviewed and discussed the 2024 Proposed Idaho School Board Association Resolutions for the upcoming ISBA Convention. 
• Future Agenda Items - Positive Behavior Intervention System

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 Request to Rescind for the following policies:

• Policy 465 Title I Professional Development (replaced by Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria)
• Policy 671 Response to Intervention - Redundant. This policy outlines the District's RTI process and does not need to be included in Board policy.
• Policy 685 Civil Rights Grievance Procedure (replaced by Policy 3085 Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation)
• Policy 2570F1 Parental Movie Opt Out form - Redundant. The policy requires that parents must give permission prior to their child watching a Commercially Produced Video Recording for instructional purposes.

Trustees voted to approve the Errata Revisions for the following policies:

• Policy 2345 Speakers in the Classroom and At School Functions
• Policy 3560 Electronic Surveillance
• Policy 3570P Student Records - Procedure

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies with the following changes:

• Policy 3010 Open Enrollment (revised due to new guidance from SDE)
• Policy 3010P Open Enrollment Procedures 
• Policy 3500 Student Health Screenings - update section 4
• Policy 4140 Visitors to the Schools - strike section 1.5
• Policy 4140P Visitors to the Schools Procedure
• Policy 4420 Sex Offenders (revision)

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2140 Student and Family Privacy Rights
• Policy 2140F Student and Family Privacy Rights Consent Form and 2023 Idaho Healthy Youth Survey Flyer
• Policy 2425 Parental Rights
• Policy 2425P Parental Rights Procedure - Notification of Changes in Health and Well-being
• Policy 2615 Student Career Pathway Plans 
• Policy 2715 Idaho Seal of Biliteracy
• Policy 2715P Idaho Seal of Biliteracy Procedure
• Policy 2715A Idaho Seal of Biliteracy Application

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events:

• October 10, 2023 - Boise State Family Engineering Night
• October 16, 2023 - No school for students
• October 17, 2023 - Quarter two begins
• October 23-26 2023 - Conference week
• October 27, 2023 - No school for students

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605.