052725 | Jerome SD #261

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Board of Trustees Agenda

May 27, 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

Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Brian Bridwell
2. Waive reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as submitted to each board member.
3. Approval of Agenda (Action)

Jerome School District Presentations:
1. Administrator Special Reports (Information)
  1. Stacey McFarland
  2. Rachel Devalle - Counselors Report
2. Toni Harbaugh to present on the annual Fishing Derby and recognize Marsha Martin & Family, Riverance and volunteers
3. Scott Burton to present on the progress of the soccer field and recognize the donors of the project and scoreboard

Consent Agenda (Action)
1. Approval of Previous Minutes
  1. Regular Meeting April, 2025
  2. Special Meeting May 5, 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
  4. Personnel Changes 2024-25

Scheduled Visitors (Information)
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
  6. Negotiations Committee- Staci Leavitt

Reports to the Board (Information)
1. Tim Hicks - Transportation Department
2. Kim Lickley - Federal Program Department
3. Ryan Evans - Curriculum Department
4. Brian Bridwell - Finance Department
5. Tyler Wardle - Technology Department
6. Griselda Duarte - Food Service Department
7. Gina Cakebread - HR Department
8. Toni Harbaugh - Special Services Department
9. James Fultz - Maintenance Director
10. Superintendent:
  1. Shared Goals/Board Reports
  2. Negotiations Update
  3. Law Conference Takeaways
Approval of Bills (Action)
1. Bills Approval

Board Business
1. Continuing Business
  1. Policies
    1. 3000 Series (5th Reading Action)
    2. Policy 2615 Placement of Credit Deficient Students in Alternative High School (2nd Reading Action)
    3. Policy 3010P Open Enrollment Procedure (2nd Reading Action)
    4. Policy 3010F2 Residence Verification Form (2nd Reading Action)
    5. Policy 3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (2nd Reading Action)
    6. Policy 3281F Preferred Name Change Form (2nd Reading Action)
    7. Policy 3290 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students (2nd Reading Action)
    8. Policy 3400F Extracurricular Consent Form (2nd Reading Action)
    9. Policy 3500F Notice of Health Services (2nd Reading Action)
    10. Policy 3505 Concussion Guidelines (2nd Reading Action)
    11. Policy 3505F2 Concussion-Return To Participation Medical Release (2nd Reading Action)
    12. Policy 3510F1 Physician's Order for Prescription Medication to be Given (2nd Reading Action)
    13. Policy 3510F2 Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement For Self-Administration of Medication (2nd Reading Action)
    14. Policy 3515 Food Allergy Management (2nd Reading Action)
    15. Policy 3540 Minor Injuries (2nd Reading Action)
2. New Business
  1. Policy (Information)
    1. 4000 Series (1st Reading Information)
    2. Policy 3510 Student Medicines (1st Reading Information)
    3. Policy 3500 Student Health Physical Screenings Examinations (1st Reading Information)
    4. Policy 3523 Head Lice (1st Reading Information)
    5. Policy 3545 Student Questioning and Arrests (1st Reading Information)
    6. Policy 3560 Video Surveillance (1st Reading Information)
    7. Policy 3570P Student Records Procedure
  2. Approval of SY 2025-26 Jerome School District: (Action)
    Negotiated Contract and Procedural Agreement
  3. Consideration of Special Education Department Contracts:
    1. Contract Agreement with Atypical Behavior Consulting for the 2025-26 School Year (Action)
    2. Contract Agreement with Valley Therapy Services for the 2025-26 School Year (Action)
    3. Community-Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) Agreement (Action)
    4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Jerome School District and Charles E. Cooper, LLC (Action)
  4. Approval of chartered two (2) buses for TREK (Action)
  5. Authority for Superintendent to sign SSC Grounds and Facility Final Proposal (Action)
    1. Grounds and Facility Proposal
  6. Approval to not renew the AVID Contract for the 2025-26 School Year (Action)
    1. Ryan Evans to Present Information
  7. Approval of the Elementary Assessment Platform (Action)
  8. Approval of Out of State Travel Requests:
    1. Jerome High Schools Robotics Club trip to Norman Oklahoma (Action)
    2. Jerome High School HOSA Club trip to Nashville Tennessee (Action)
3. Community Engagement and Support
4. Meeting Schedules and Governance
  1. Special Work Session scheduled for July 22nd from 4:00pm-5:30pm

Agenda Planning (Information)
Audience of Citizens (Information)
Executive Session (Action)
1. IC 74-206(1)(b)(d) – Personnel or Student.(b)To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent or public school student; and (d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in Chapter 1, Title 74, Idaho Code.
  1. Personnel Issues
  2. Student Issues

Consideration of Personnel Executive Item(s) (Action)
Consideration of Student Executive Item(s) (Action)
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:

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Spokesperson: If a group is involved, selecting one individual as a spokesperson to guide the presentation helps maintain clarity and organization.
Time Management: Presenters are encouraged to plan their thoughts to be as brief as possible. They are given a specific time limit of 3 minutes to address the board under the Audience of Citizen agenda item if they sign in before the regular board meeting begins at 6:00 pm. If more time is needed, they can contact the board clerk at least one week before the meeting to be placed on the agenda for 5 minutes. If you are unable to complete the presentation within the allotted time, providing a written document or testimony prior to the meeting is recommended.
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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