Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key administrative and financial topics. Discussions included the review of the student handbook, updates on staff vacation leave policies, and the status of housing for short-term employees. The board addressed the need for more efficient policy and manual updates, suggesting future work sessions for substantive policy changes. Financial business included the approval of the amended fiscal year 2026 budget, noting increases in reimbursements and interest earnings, as well as the approval of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which maintains a focus on core operations while providing clarity on contingency and discretionary fund allocations.