Russell Lesko

The Board of Directors discussed and acted upon several policies, including updates to alignment with state statutes and the adoption of policies for a roofing project. Key actions included the approval of an extended kindergarten schedule, scheduling a budget hearing, adopting an updated retention rubric, and approving health insurance rates. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative reports on student performance data and school events, conducted an executive session to evaluate personnel recommendations, and reviewed school expenditures.

The board meeting involved the approval of various policies and monthly expenditures. Key agenda items included the approval of an extended daily schedule for kindergarten for the upcoming academic year, scheduling a future budget hearing, and approving an updated retention rubric. The board reviewed information regarding a roof replacement project and approved updated health insurance rates. Additionally, an executive session was conducted to discuss personnel matters, followed by the approval of hiring recommendations in the public session. The meeting concluded with reports on parking passes, academic test results, and upcoming school events.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including the approval of new student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year, the adoption of a student retention scale, and the appointment of graduation speakers. The board also reviewed and approved updates to several school policies and authorized the submission of a safety concern letter to the local city council. Other agenda topics included presentations on student community service, a proposal for a parking lot security contract, and a review of proposals from website development companies.

The meeting agenda included an executive session for personnel or legal matters as permitted by Idaho Code. Business items included reviews of school policies, planning and zoning responses, safety bus routing, and busing policies. Additionally, the Board discussed institutional progress such as summer building updates, the student handbook for the upcoming school year, and a contract for a school resource officer. The meeting also included an administrative report covering alacarte pricing and plans for an open house.

The board meeting agenda included an executive session for personnel or legal discussions, followed by action items regarding staff tutoring, landscaping services, student travel, and facility use requests. New business covered the administrative evaluation for 2022-2023, salary schedule updates for 2023-2024, a new hire, and the selection of a graduation speaker. Old business involved the 2023-2025 administrator contract and summer building updates. Additionally, the board reviewed and considered various policy updates and readings.