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Jerome School District #261

Board of Trustees Agenda

February 24, 2026

4:30 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, Board 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 4:30 p.m.

    1. Pledge of Allegiance - Brent Johnson

    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 4:30 p.m. and placed before each action item on the agenda.


  1. Jerome School District Presentations:

    1. Excellence in Education Staff Awards for January

      1. Certified Elementary - Megan Bailey Horizon Elementary

      2. Certified Secondary - Ryker Harris Jerome High School

      3. Classified - Sandra Kissinger Horizon Elementary

    2. Administrator Special Report

      1. Jill Taylor - Horizon Elementary


  1. Consent Agenda (Action)

    1. Approval of Previous Minutes

      1. January 27, 2026

      2. February 9, 2026

    2. Financials

      1. Budget Update

      2. Financial Report

      3. Building Financial Reports

        1. Jefferson Elementary School

        2. Frontier Elementary School

        3. Horizon Elementary School

        4. Summit Elementary School

        5. Jerome Middle School

        6. Jerome High School

        7. Falls City Academy

        8. Special Services

    3. Personnel Changes 2025-26 SY

  2. Approval of Bills (Action)

    1. Bills Approval


  1. Scheduled Visitors (Information)

    1. Presentation by STARR Corp: 

      1. HVAC Contractor Bids

      2. Lighting Contractor Bid


  2. Correspondence from the Board (Information)

    1. Trustee Committee Report

      1. Staci Leavitt

        1. Teacher Leadership Team

      2. Jeff Schroeder

        1. Wellness Committee 

        2.  Facilities Committee

      3. Liz Bingham

        1. Policy Review Committee

        2. Legislative Update

      4. Peter Gibbons

        1. Foundation Committee 

        2. Safety Committee

      5. Annette Lott

        1. Curriculum Committee


  1. Reports to the Board (Information)

    1. Chartwells

    2. Terrance Handyside - SSC

      1. January Take Away

    3. Tim Hicks - Transportation Department

    4. Kim Lickley - Federal Program Department

    5. Tyler Wardle - Technology Department

    6. Gina Cakebread - HR Department

    7. Toni Harbaugh - Special Services Department

    8. Ryan Evans  - Curriculum Department

    9. Brent Johnson - Superintendent

      1. Shared Goals/Building Admin Board Reports


  1. Board Business 

    1. Continuing Business

      1. Policy (Action)

        1. 2340F1 (2340) Parental Opt-Out Form For Sex Education (2nd Reading Action)

        2. 2320F2 Parental Opt-Out Form For Sex Education (2nd Reading Action)

        3. 7000 Series (2nd Reading Action)

        4. 7235P Written Compensation Procedure (2nd Reading Action)

        5. 7260 Student Activity Fund (2nd Reading Action)

        6. 7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards (2nd Reading Action)

        7. 7400P2 Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award (2nd Reading Action)

        8. 7400P4 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards - General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards (2nd Reading Action)

        9. 7403 Procurement of Goods and Services for School Meal Programs (2nd Reading Action)

        10. 7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement (2nd Reading Action)

        11. 7405P Procuring Public Works, Services, and Personal Property (2nd Reading Action)

        12. 7407 Public Procurement of Goods and Services (2nd Reading Action)

        13. 7408 Entering into Professional Service Contracts with Design Professionals, Construction Managers, and Professional Land Surveyors—The Request for Qualifications Policy (2nd Reading Action)

        14. 7409 Federal Cash Management Policy - Federal Program Income(2nd Reading Action)

        15. 7440 Credit Cards (2nd Reading Action)

        16. 7450P2 Federal Cash Management Policy - Federal Program Income (2nd Reading Action)

        17. 7600F Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution (2nd Reading Action)

        18. 7710 Bond Continuing Disclosure and Certification Requirements (2nd Reading Action)

    2. New Business

      1. Policy (Information)

        1. 7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses (1st Reading Information)

        2. 7430F Travel Expense Reimbursement Form (1st Reading Information)

        3. 8100 Transportation (1st Reading Information)

        4. 8103 Vehicles Other than School Buses Used to Transport Students (1st Reading Information)

        5. 8105P Extracurricular Transportation - Discipline (1st Reading Information)

        6. 8110 Safety Busing (1st Reading Information)

        7. 8120 Bus Routes, Stops and Non-Transportation Zones (1st Reading Information)

        8. 8130 Transportation of Students with Disabilities (1st Reading Information)

        9. 8140 Student Conduct on Buses (1st Reading Information)

      2. Consideration of the New  English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum for Grades 6–12 (Information)

      3. Consideration and Approval of the HVAC Project Bid and Award of Contract (Action)

      4. Consideration and Approval of the Lighting Bid and Award of Contract (Action)

      5. Consideration and Approval of the Falls City Academy Middle School and Online Expansion Plan (Action)

      6. Consideration and Approval of Additional Teaching Positions (Action)

        1. Two (2) fourth grade teaching positions at Jefferson Elementary

        2. One (1) teaching position at Falls City Academy

      7. Consideration and Approval to Authorize Administration to Proceed with a Reduction in Force of 18 Certified Positions Effective the 2026–27 School Year (Action)

      8. Approval of Out of State Travel (Action)

        1. Jerome Middle School Travel to annual Lagoon Trip in Utah

        2. Jerome High School TRIO College Visits in Washington

    3. Community Engagement and Support (Information)

    4. Meeting Schedules and Governance (Information)


  1. Agenda Planning (Information)


  2. Audience of Citizens (Information)


  3. 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. Student Issues

      2. Personnel Issues


  4. Consideration of Student Executive Item(s) (Action)


  5. Adjourn (Action)

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 4:30 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 or audience.

  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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