Shawn Rose

The board meeting focused on financial and budgetary actions. Key outcomes included the formal approval of the amended budget for the 2026 fiscal year and the approval of the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved stipends totaling $1200.00 for two after-school clubs.

The board convened in an executive session to address personnel matters, specifically regarding the hiring, evaluation, or discipline of staff as permitted by Idaho Code. Following the session, the board took action to formally accept a resignation that had been presented for consideration.

The board approved a series of updated and new school policies while electing to remove others. In new business, the board approved the Kids Fair event and several field trips for middle school, elementary school, special education, and the fourth-grade symphony program. A proposal regarding the wrestling club was tabled pending further information, and a first reading was conducted for two additional policy updates.

The board conducted an executive session to address hiring, evaluation, and disciplinary matters, resulting in the approval of a rehire list. Under old business, policies 2320 and 7260 were adopted. New business included the approval of high school, middle school, and elementary school field trips, the acceptance of a 3-year audit engagement letter, and the approval of an instrument bid with Chesbro. Additionally, a first reading of multiple policies ranging from 8160 to 8270 was conducted, and the decision regarding STUCO structure and responsibilities was tabled until the following meeting.

The board meeting included the presentation of senior project ideas by students. An executive session was conducted to evaluate personnel matters, resulting in the approval of a new hire list for various teaching positions. The board reviewed and approved a series of updated school policies, the salary schedule for the 26-27 school year, and the academic calendar for the 26-27 school year. It was noted that no field trips were submitted for approval for the elementary, middle, or high school levels.