Kelly Hinthorn

The special meeting of the Board of Trustees focused on the discussion and decision regarding extracurricular eligibility, including the frequency of eligibility checks and the implementation of grade checks based on a minimum GPA for students participating in district and state competitions. There was also a discussion about student access to grades on PowerSchool and the need for student passwords.

The meeting included discussions regarding personnel matters and a legal issue in an executive session. The board approved vacation time for the Superintendent, offered a contract to a new Superintendent, and contracted with a former Superintendent as an interim and mentor. Updates to the 2014-15 Leadership Premiums were approved. The board also approved the sale of the Evergreen Property.

The Board discussed various topics, including the Regional Idaho School Boards Association meeting, vision and mission statements for the District Improvement Plan, and Board training sessions. The Superintendent reported on drug testing reinstatement, Proposition I funds, snowplowing quotes, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), science teacher certification, fire/safety inspections, Gear Up grant, and Fire Safe options. Additional discussions covered highway speed limits, Thoreau's Walden Cabin replica, school open houses, audit progress, Coaches Manual, administrator contracts, and declining enrollment with combination classes. Policies were reviewed, and actions were taken regarding personnel, fixed asset appraisal, and contracts with Tyco/Fire & Security/Simplex Grinnell. The Board also discussed Evergreen Elementary School and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting was convened to discuss a legal matter pertaining to High School Sidewalks in an executive session. Following the discussion, the board reconvened in a regular session, but no decisions were made during the meeting.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2010-11 Audit, a report from the parent group for Riverside High School, and the BCEA annual report. Superintendent Conley reported on enrollment, in-lieu-of transportation, the Gear Up Grant, winter and spring coaches, a contract with Mike Nelson, report cards, and additional state revenue received in July 2011. The Board discussed restoring furlough days, employee health insurance, and retaining funds for future job losses. They also discussed the 8th Grade Class Novel, the District's mission and vision statements, a letter to the State Superintendent of Schools, rezoning trustee zones, school improvement, emergency use of buildings, student teachers, terrorism insurance coverage, and emergency school closure policies. Additionally, there was discussion on personnel matters and approval of policies.