The board reviewed several policy and procedural items, including updates to agenda cover page templates and naming conventions. Significant attention was given to the second reading of amendments for Board Policy I.A., regarding policy-making authority, and Board Policy VII.C., concerning Career Technical Educator (CTE) certification standards. Revisions to CTE endorsements were discussed to align with program content standards, including new endorsements for Digital Communications, Forest Products, and Military Science. Additionally, the board received the Educator Preparation Program Work Group report on classroom management strategies and reviewed multiple rule dockets related to graduation requirements, content standards, and accreditation.
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The board meeting agenda focused on several key educational initiatives. The superintendent provided an update on K-12 funding, budget requests, and legislative implementation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Idaho Mathematics Instructional Guide, which provides educators with evidence-based instructional practices, tiered support systems, and resources for supporting diverse learners, including those with learning disabilities and gifted students. Additionally, the board considered items related to the Praxis Steps Modular Assessment and the 2026 Curricular Materials Review.
Jul 1, 2026·Board meeting
Idaho State Board of Education Meeting Minutes
The meetings covered a wide range of administrative and academic topics. Key discussions included the Boise State University President search and the eventual appointment of Dr. David W. Hahn, as well as the review of annual reports from Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho. The Board adopted changes to College and Career Competencies, approved various university employment agreements, and finalized multiple board policy revisions, including those concerning retirement plans, grants and contracts, and student scholarships. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan, CTE industry endorsements, and the 2027 legislative ideas, alongside approving FY2027 operating budgets and a temporary rule regarding educational expenses for virtual schools.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
State Board of Education Meeting
The meeting includes an executive session for presidential and executive director evaluations, as well as personnel matters. Key agenda items involve the review of employment agreements for athletics staff, approval of infrastructure and license agreements, and administrative actions regarding professional standards, assessment committee appointments, and tuition waivers. The Board will receive annual reports from Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho, address higher education policies including retirement plans, grants, scholarships, and operating budgets, and review legislative ideas. Additionally, the agenda covers the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan, career-technical education reports and assessments, and various policy revisions related to student admissions, articulation, and instructional materials.
