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Jerome School District #261

Board of Trustees Agenda

July 22, 2025

6:00 p.m. Regular Session

Administrative Complex Board Room


Board of Trustees: Zone 1 Liz Bingham, Zone 2 Peter Gibbons, Zone 3 Jeff Schroeder, Zone 4 Annette Lott, Zone 5 Staci Leavitt Superintendent Brent Johnson, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Evans,

Business Manager Brian Bridwell, Clerk Jodi Stewart


“The Jerome School Board of Education is committed to supporting students’ need to graduate from high school equipped with the character, skills and knowledge to successfully enter work or postsecondary training. “


The Jerome School District School Board Meetings will be conducted in person and 

available by audio as a courtesy to Jerome School District staff and patrons.

(The meetings will not be recorded.)


The board meeting will be available by audio to the public through the following link:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/frr-spzc-ahp

Or dial: (US) +1 470-705-3645‬ PIN: 911 806 151‬# ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬


All public comments or questions will be accepted in written form and can be sent to the District Clerk

 via email to jodi.stewart@jeromeschools.org


  1. Call to Order 6:00 p.m. 

    1. Pledge of Allegiance - Staci Leavitt

    2. Waive reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as submitted to each board member.

    3. Approval of Agenda (Action)


Individuals who wish to address the Board of Trustees regarding any action items must sign in prior to the start of the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. and placed before each action item on the agenda.


  1. Consent Agenda (Action)

    1. Approval of Previous Minutes

      1. Regular Meeting June 24, 2025

    2. Financial Report 

      1. Cash Report

        1. Reconciliation Report

      2. Accrual Report

        1. Revenue and Expense Summary 

        2. Balance Sheet 

      3. Building Financial Reports

        1. Jefferson Elementary School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        2. Frontier Elementary School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        3. Horizon Elementary School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        4. Summit Elementary School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        5. Jerome Middle School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        6. Jerome High School -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

        7. Falls City Academy – Reconciliation – Check Register – Balance Sheet

        8. Special Services -- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet

    3. Personnel Changes 2024-25


  1. Scheduled Visitors (Information)


  2. Correspondence to the Board (Information)

    1. Trustee committee report

      1. Teacher Leadership Team- Staci Leavitt

      2. Wellness/Transportation and Facilities Committees- Jeff Schroeder

      3. Policy Review Committee- Liz Bingham

      4. Foundation/Safety Committee- Peter Gibbons

      5. Curriculum Committee -Annette Lott


  1. Reports to the Board (Information)

    1. HR Director, Gina Cakebread

      1. Exit  Survey Information 2024-25 SY

    2. Chartwells, Stephanie Clay

    3. SSC, Terrance Handyside

    4. Assistant Superintendent, Ryan Evans 

    5. Superintendent, Brent Johnson

      1. Career Ladder Data System Overview Report

      2. 2025 Secondary Summer School Report

      3. Finance

  2. Approval of Bills (Action)

    1. Bills Approval


  1. Board Business 

    1. Continuing Business

      1. Policies

        1. Policy 3450F Student Vehicle Parking Application (2nd Reading Action)

        2. Policy 4105F Request to Address the Board (2nd Reading Action)

        3. Policy 4210P Community Use of School Facilities (2nd Reading Action)

        4. Policy 4210F3 Community Use of School Facilities Form (2nd Reading Action)

        5. Policy 4230 Use of School Property for Posting Notices (2nd Reading Action)

        6. Policy 4250 Educational Research in District Schools (2nd Reading Action)

        7. Policy 4260 Records Available to Public (2nd Reading Action)

        8. Policy 4330 Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events (2nd Reading Action)

        9. Policy 4520 Soliciting and Accepting Grants for Donations (2nd Reading Action)

    2. New Business

      1. Policy (Information)

        1. Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria (1st Reading Information)

        2. Policy 5110 Criminal History/Background Checks (1st Reading Information)

        3. Policy 5120 Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination (1st Reading Information)

        4. Policy 5220 Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers (1st Reading Information)

        5. Policy 5235 Health Examination (1st Reading Information)

        6. Policy 5250 Certified Staff Complaints And Grievances (1st Reading Information)

        7. Policy 5265 Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (1st Reading Information)

        8. Policy 5270 Personal Conduct (1st Reading Information)

        9. Policy 5320 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace (1st Reading Information)

        10. Policy 5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites, Including Personal Sites (1st Reading Information)

        11. Policy 5330 Employee Electronic Mail and Online Services Usage (1st Reading Information)

        12. Policy 5330F Responsible Use Agreement and Contract for Employees and Volunteers (1st Reading Information)

      2. Resolution of Trustee Elections: Zone 1 and Zone 2 (Action)

        1. Trustee Election Resolution and Timeline

      3. Provision Two Impacts (Action):

Approve discontinuing the Provision Two (2) option for the District's breakfast program, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Furthermore, authorize the Superintendent to amend the existing contract with Chartwells Food Service to set the per-meal rate for breakfast at $2.48 for the 2025-2026 school year.

  1. Community Engagement and Support (Information)

  2. Meeting Schedules and Governance (Information)

    1. Staff Kick Off - Monday, August 11, 2025 8:00am-8:45am


  1. Agenda Planning (Information)


  2. Audience of Citizens (Information)


  3. Adjourn

WELCOME TO A JEROME SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING


We take pride in our school system, and we as a board, are dedicated to the ongoing advancement of Jerome Schools. We are committed to fostering open lines of communication and resolving issues efficiently, 

to improve our school system for the benefit of our students and community.

 

We recognize that patrons of the school district may have concerns from time to time and may feel the need to bring those concerns to the attention of the school or teachers. There are steps in place for addressing concerns, starting from the closest point to the issue and escalating as needed.  


To best resolve these concerns, we recommend to our patrons to follow the steps below:

  1. The initial and most effective step is to address the concern with the staff member who is closest to the problem. In many cases, this will be the teacher, coach, or relevant personnel. Experience has shown that most issues are resolved at this level

  2. If the concern persists after addressing it with the staff member, we recommend bringing it to the attention of the principal. Many unresolved concerns from the previous step are typically satisfactorily addressed by the building administrator.

  3. If the concern remains unresolved after involving the principal, we advise taking it to the Assistant Superintendent and/or the Superintendent. Some of the more challenging concerns can usually find resolution at this level of administration.

  4. However, if the patron still feels that the concern has not been adequately addressed, they may exercise the right of appeal to the Board of Trustees. It is important to note that our board meetings, while open to the public, are not public forums, and therefore adhere to necessary rules and guidelines for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.

 

The following guidelines will assist you as you present your information to the board.

  1. Preparation: It's important to prepare thoughts ahead of time and it is recommended to provide a brief written outline to each board member to assist them in following the presentation and making notes.

  2. Spokesperson: If a group is involved, selecting one individual as a spokesperson to guide the presentation helps maintain clarity and organization.

  3. Presenters are encouraged to prepare their remarks to be as concise as possible. Each speaker is allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes to address the Board and must sign in prior to the start of the regular Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.


Public comment will be accepted prior to each action item on the agenda. For topics not listed on the agenda, individuals may sign up to speak under the "Audience of Citizens" section. The three-minute time limit also applies to these comments.


Individuals who require more time may request to be placed on the agenda for a five (5) minute presentation by contacting the Board Clerk at least one week in advance of the meeting.


If a speaker is unable to complete their presentation within the allotted time, it is recommended that they submit written comments or testimony to the Board prior to the meeting.


  1. Direct Comments: It's important to direct comments to the board as a whole and not to any individual personally.

  2. Respectful Communication: Comments about individual staff, personnel, or students are not allowed during open meetings but may be discussed in executive sessions.


Following this process ensures transparency and accountability within the school district’s governance structure.  In most cases, the board will direct the administration in addressing concerns raised during the meeting. Please remember that some issues may take time to resolve depending on the complexity of the situation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


Working together, we can cultivate a united culture within our community where we operate as

one town, one team, and one family. Thank you for attending,


Your Board of Trustees, Jerome Jt. School District #261


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Tel: 208 324-2392

Fax: 208 324-7609

125 4th Avenue West

Jerome, Idaho 83338

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