Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees November 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 recognized the Caldwell High School Student Council for receiving the Outstanding Student Council Award for the 10th year in a row during the state conference. 

Members of the Caldwell High School Band were also recognized for their accomplishments. They competed at a competition at Kuna High School and took 1st place in every category. They also placed 4th at the Treasure Valley Festival of Bands Competition in Boise.

The Boys Soccer Team was also applauded for winning the District III Title for the third year in a row. 

Eliana Flores was recognized for qualifying for the State Championships in swimming where she placed 7th in the 100 m Butterfly. 

The boy’s Cross Country team also qualified for the State Championships after placing 2nd at the District Championship.

Caldwell High School Report - Nick Mendez, Student Representative from Caldwell High School, provided Trustees with an update about Athletics, Academics, and Activities. 

Canyon Springs High School Report - Jason Roblero-Lopez, Student Representative from Canyon Springs High School, provided Trustees with an update on a leadership summit, academic opportunities, and Career Technical Education Tours.

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting – October 9, 2023
• Approval of Minutes for the Executive Session and Special Board Meeting - October 23, 2023
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• 2023-2024 Caldwell DHH Agreement West Ada
• Relay License Agreement
• Contracted Service Agreement
• 2023-2024 Caldwell Agreement with West Ada

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Van Buren Principal, Tyler Harding, along with several teachers and student council members presented to the Trustees how they were able to raise money through various fundraisers for a drinking fountain in the 4th/5th grade hallway. The District will cover the cost of installation.
• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

REGULAR AGENDA

• Accelerated Learning Program Update - Gena Chaney, ALP Coordinator, spoke to Trustees about the changes within the program. Students now receive instruction at their homeschool. They will travel to Lewis and Clark once a month for an enrichment day. The program now encompasses grades 1st-5th.
• Donation to CHS - Caldwell High School recently received a donation/sponsorship to update their reader board. CapEd and Superior Signs are partnering with Caldwell High School to help install it and cover the entire cost. Trustees voted to approve the donation to Caldwell High School for a new reader board.
• Resolution: Early Prevention, Identification, and Intervention of Chronic Absences - Board Members voted to approve the Resolution for Early Prevention Identification and Intervention of Chronic Absences. 
• 2023-2024 Calendar Request - Trustees heard from Melissa Langan, Chief Academic Officer, about modifying the release time for secondary to noon and elementary to 1:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and Thursday, May 23, 2024. Students will receive lunch before they leave school. Board Members voted to accept the 2023-2024 Calendar Request.
• 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 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 302 Administrative Appointment (replaced by Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria)
• Policy 305 Bomb Scares (addressed in Emergency Plan)
• Policy 308 Principal Contracts (replaced by Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria)
• Policy 352 District Organization (irrelevant)
• Policy 542 Searches by School Officials (replaced by Policy 3370 and 3370P Searches and Seizure)
• Policy 550 Assault and Battery (replaced by Policy 3295 and 3295P Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying)
• Policy 551 Student Drug and Alcohol Use (replaced by Policy 3300, 3300P and 3300E Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Nicotine Innovations Free School Zone)
• Policy 562 Exclusions of Communicable Disease (replaced by Policy 3520 Contagious or Infectious Diseases)
• Policy 567 Medical Consent Documents (obsolete)

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

• Policy 2120 Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying
• Policy 3295P Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying Procedures
• Policy 3545 Student Questioning and Arrests (replaces 4410)
• Policy 5455 Sick Leave (replaces Policy 424)

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

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

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events:

• ISBA Convention - November 15-17, 2023, Boise Centre on the Grove
• Thanksgiving Break - November 20-24, 2023

ADJOURNMENT

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