Jeffrey Kenneth Barnes

The board discussed several key topics including the authorization for legal counsel to pursue class action litigation against PowerSchool regarding a previous data breach. A contract bid for construction services for parking lot improvements at East Thunder Stadium High School was approved. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved revisions to policies regarding sick leave procedures for certified staff, aligning with the master agreement, and updates to the evaluation policy for certified employees to ensure compliance with state requirements regarding annual evaluations.

The meeting featured student council reports highlighting various technical career pathways including welding, automotive technology, construction, EMT, and CNA programs. Discussions focused on initiatives to build school culture and student engagement, community outreach efforts such as adoptive family support and special needs prom planning, and anti-vaping education through the Catch My Breath program. Additionally, the board received updates on student leadership development activities, including retreats and state conferences.

The board amended the meeting agenda to include a report on all-day kindergarten, a revised 2026 board meeting calendar, requests from school support organizations, and construction contracts for the high school phase 2 project. The primary discussion focused on the benefits of full-day kindergarten programs. Educators presented research and personal observations highlighting academic progress, enhanced social-emotional development, and increased equity for students from low-income and non-English speaking backgrounds compared to half-day programs.

The board conducted its reorganization meeting, which included the election of a new board chair, vice chair, treasurer, and clerk. The meeting covered the ratification of the 2026 school board meeting calendar, a personnel report recommending the release of an employee from their teaching contract, and an extensive update on the Bonneville High School Phase 2 renovation project, including discussions on air conditioning and gym upgrades. Additionally, the board discussed the sole source justification for the purchase of a video scoreboard for the high school gym to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure.

The document details the Bonneville Online High School Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony. Key segments included presentations recognizing graduating students such as Dax and Bass, Harley Hate (Valedictorian who also earned an Associate of Arts degree), and Emeline Johnson (Student Body President). Presentations were given by representatives from the College of Southern Idaho and the College of Eastern Idaho. Student speeches focused on the challenges and opportunities of online learning, the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity, and acknowledgments to family, staff, and student council members for their support and contributions.