Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees February 12, 2024, 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 Jason Reoblero-Lopez for his service as the Student Representative for Canyon Springs High School. He graduated in December.

Dr. French introduced Era Salazar who will serve as the new Student Representative for Canyon Springs. 

Dr. French also provided Trustees with information on the Interest-Based Bargaining Training (IBB) that took place on February 6th with Kath Yamamoto. In addition, Dr. French spoke about the District's new partnership with Project Filter. This is a new in-depth training and will help educate students on the dangers of youth vaping.

Caldwell High School Report - Nick Mendez, Student Representative from Caldwell High School, provided Trustees with an update about the school's recent academics, activities, and athletic events.

Canyon Springs High School Report - Era Salazar, Student Representative from Canyon Springs High School, provided Trustees with an update on testing, early graduates, and attendance campaign.

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• Early Graduate

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM

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

• Public Consulting Group LLC Agreement

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• Request for Appraisal - Trustees voted to approve the Request for Appraisal to have the Canyon Springs High School building and site re-appraised. 
• Trustees voted to approve the Request for Appraisal to have the Lincoln Elementary School building and site appraised.
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input.

REGULAR AGENDA

• Canyon Springs High School - Trustees heard from Shelli Rambo, Principal at Canyon Springs High School, about the school's new Operation Graduation initiative. Ms. Rambo provided information on the students they serve, the curriculum, and academic support.
• Van Buren Elementary School - Ty Harding, Principal at Van Buren Elementary School, provided Trustees with information on using iStation data effectively. Mr. Johnson, a third-grade teacher, discussed how the school organizes and reviews data for each grade level.
• ISEE Update - Dr. French and Cheryl Sanderson, Chief Financial Officer, spoke to Trustees about the Idaho System for Education Excellence (ISEE). This will be spoken more in-depth at the March Board Meeting. 
• 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 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services
• Policy 8700 Computer Software

Trustees voted to Request to Rescind for the following policies:

• Policy 2500F1 Library/Media Center Materials Reconsideration Request Form (replaced with 2530F1)
• Policy 2500F2 Recommendation by Library/Media Center Advisory Committee (replaced with 2530F2)

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

• Policy 1002 Caldwell School District Mission and Vision
• Policy 2500 Library/Media Center Materials - (Number 5 is replaced by Policy 2530 Learning Materials Review and Reconsideration)
• Policy 2700 High School Graduation Requirements
• Policy 2700P High School Graduation Requirements Procedure

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2530 Learning Materials Review and Reconsideration (Replaces 2500P2 Materials Removal Procedures for Library/Media Centers)
• Policy 2530F1 Learning Materials Reconsideration Request Form (Replaces 2500F1)
• Policy 2530F2 Learning Materials Reconsideration Recommendation by Library/Media Center Advisory Committee (Replaces 2500F2)
• Policy 3565 Attendance for Driving Privileges (Replaces 524 Student Driving Privileges)

Second and Final Reading:

• No Second and Final Reading Policies

INFORMATION ONLY

Upcoming Events:

• February 16, 2024 - No school for students
• February 19, 2024 - President's Day - no school
• February 19-20, 2024 - Day on the Hill, The Grove Hotel / Idaho Capitol Building
• March 4, 2024 - Screenagers, Next Chapter
• March 22, 2024 - MYAC Gala

ADJOURNMENT

To meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Caldwell District Office, Vernon DeMark Board Room, 1502 Fillmore St. Caldwell Idaho, 83605.