Orofino Joint School District 171

The board meeting and budget hearing covered several key administrative and financial topics. Discussions included the review and approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget and budget revisions for the current fiscal year. The board addressed various operational items, including the payment of bills, financial reports, and program reports from departments such as child nutrition, technology, transportation, and special education. Additional action items involved the approval of supplemental contracts, certified contract renewals, various repair and construction projects, equipment purchases, and fee increases. The board also held an executive session to evaluate personnel matters.

The board convened a special meeting to address agenda items including the approval of the meeting agenda and an executive session held pursuant to Idaho Code to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, agent, or student.

The board meeting agenda included an early graduation request presentation for Idaho Youth Challenge Academy cadets, approval of payment for bills and financial reports, and various building and program reports from school departments. Key discussion and action items included surplus property, policy reviews, community engagement, contract negotiations, an asbestos plan, and personnel changes. The meeting also included an executive session to address matters concerning public officers, staff members, or student-related issues.

The board conducted a strategic planning work session covering community engagement and legislative highlights. During the regular meeting, the board approved payment of bills, financial reports, early graduation requests, and the Kindergarten Soft Start program at Orofino Elementary School. Additionally, they approved a change order for roof eave repairs at Orofino Elementary School, authorized the use of a local building inspector for the OJSHS CTE storage facility, and approved new hires and staff separations. The board also scheduled a public hearing for the FY2027 budget.

The board convened for a special meeting to address a student disciplinary matter. After moving into an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code, the board deliberated on the case and subsequently approved a motion to expel a student for the remainder of the current school year and the following first semester, with the provision that the expulsion be suspended upon the student's completion of the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy program.