Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees September 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting intended to provide timely information about board decisions. It is not the official record. The recorded live stream of the meeting is available here.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. French provided Trustees with information on the Play2Learn Program and encouraged Board Members to attend and observe it in action. The program is held every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for children ages 0-5 at Lincoln Elementary School. Participants receive parenting tips, access to early intervention screening tools, learn ways to improve executive functioning skills at home, and much more.

Dr. French also shared information about the Traveling Table Food Pantry. This provides families with free boxes of healthy food on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up by clicking here. 

Caldwell High School Report - Nick Mendez, Caldwell High School Student Representative, provided Trustees and patrons with an update on academics, athletics, and activities happening at Caldwell High School. 

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)
• Independent Contract for Services
• Vendor Agreement 
• West Ada School District Agreement
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Agreement 

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

REGULAR AGENDA

• Idaho Power Cohort for Schools - Idaho Power is offering the Caldwell School District the opportunity to participate in the Continuous Energy Efficiency Improvement Cohort Program. The Cohort is a unique training opportunity focused on building skills and interest in energy efficiency while achieving persistent energy savings. The Cohort is an extended engagement with up to five years of direct energy efficiency coaching support for each participating facility. The Maintenance Department will continue to work on the project and present an update to the Board in October.
• 2023-2024 Financial Audit - Dr. French shared that the 2023-2024 Audit is currently taking place and will provide Trustees with the final audit information at the October 14, Regular Board Meeting.
• ISBA’s Proposed Legislative Resolutions - The Board voted to cosponsor the following resolutions:
• Restoration of Lottery Funds for School Maintenance - Twin Falls School District
• Opposition to Public Funds Funding Private School Tuition - Boise School District
• Latitude for CTE Personnel Funding - Pocatello School District
• Needs-Based Grant Fund for School Facilities - West Bonner School District 
• Idaho School Board Association (ISBA) Convention - Trustees will let the Board Clerk know if they are interested in attending the ISBA Convention, November 6-8, 2024, at the Boise Centre.
• Canyon County 2024 Tax Levy - Trustees voted to approve the 2024 L2 Form that will be submitted to the Canyon County Commissioners.
• Future Agenda Items - Athletic and Activity Facilities, CFEO Funds 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Proposed Policies:

• Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance
• Policy 5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Policy 5610P Prevention of Disease Transmission Procedure (replaces Policy 422)
• Policy 8700 Computer Software

Request to Rescind:

Trustees voted to Request to Rescind the following policy:

• Policy 633 School Attendance Zones (outdated - conflicts with new State laws)

Errata Revisions:

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

• Policy 3010 Open Enrollment by Students Who Reside Within and Outside the District (added link to new boundary map)

First Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policy:

• Policy 2470P Self-Directed Learners Procedure
• Policy 7010 Equivalence in Staff Materials
• Policy 8610 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (replaces Policy 864 HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance)

The following policies will continue as First Reading Policies

• Policy 3265 Electronic Communication Devices
• Policy 3265P Electronic Communication Devices Procedure

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve the following policies:

• Policy 2320 Health Education (replaces Policy 613 Sex Education) (note revisions)

INFORMATION ONLY

• September 11, 2024 - Patriot Day
• September 17, 2024 - Constitution and Citizenship Day
• September 20, 2024 - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
• October 21-25, 2024 - Conference Week
• November 6-8, 2024 - ISBA Convention
• November 5, 2024 - Election Day

ADJOURNMENT

Approve adjournment, to meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, September 23, 2024.