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Board of Trustees Agenda

December 17, 2024 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 (Liz Bingham)

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

    3. Approval of Agenda (Action)


  1. Jerome School District Presentations:

    1. Excellence in Education Staff Awards for November

      1. Certified Secondary: Karen Hamilton - Falls City

      2. Certified Elementary: Sarahi Briseno - Jefferson Elementary

      3. Classified: Maci Stewart - Horizon Elementary

    2. Administrator Special Reports

      1. Nicole Ferreira Principal at Jerome Middle School


  1. Consent Agenda (Action) 

    1. Approval of Previous Minutes

      1. Regular Meeting November 19, 2024

    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. Jerome School District Student Suspension Report

    4. Personnel Changes 2024-25


  1. Scheduled Visitors (Information) There are no Scheduled Visitors for the December meeting.


  2. Audience of Citizens (Information)


  3. Correspondence to the Board (Information) 


  4. Reports to the Board (Information)

    1. Tim Hicks - Transportation Department Update

      1. Purchases of Busses

      2. Lease on Transportation Facility

    2. Kim Lickley - Policy Review Committee Update - Federal Program Department Update

    3. Toni Harbaugh - Special Services

    4. Ryan Evans - Curriculum Committee Update - Curriculum Department Update

      1. Academic Calendar

    5. Brian Bridwell - Transportation and Facilities Committee Update - Finance Department Update

    6. Tyler Wardle - Safety Committee Update - Technology Department Update

    7. Griselda Duarte - Wellness Committee Update - Food Service Department Update

    8. Gina Cakebread - HR Department Update

    9. Superintendent:

      1. Teacher Leadership Team Update

      2. Shared Goals/Board Reports

      3. 6th Grade Transition

  5. Approval of Bills (Action)

    1. Bills Approval


  1. Board Business

    1. Continuing Business

      1. Policies (Information)

        1. 2000 Series (2nd Reading Information)

    2. New Business

      1. Policies (Information)

        1. Policy 4210P Community Use of School Facilities (Action)

        2. Policy 2320 Health Enhancement Education (1st Reading Information)

        3. Policy 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom (1st Reading Information)

        4. Policy 2340F Parental Opt-Out Form for Sex Education (1st Reading Information)

        5. Policy 2530 Learning Materials Review & Reconsideration (1st Reading Information)

        6. Policy 2530F Request for Review & Reconsideration of Learning Materials (1st Reading Information)

        7. Policy 3265 Student Owned Electronic Communication Devices (1st Reading Information)

      2. Approve St. Luke's/Jerome School District  Clinical Partnership

        1. Education Affiliation Agreement(Action)

      3. Approval of Termination of Agreement between Jerome School District and North Side Bus Company (Action)

      4. Approval Transportation Facility Lease Agreement (Action)

      5. Approve Updated  Job Description and Title Human Resource Director(Action)


  1. Agenda Planning (Information)


  1. 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


  1. Consideration of Personnel Executive Item(s) (Action)

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

  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. 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 only on agenda items if they sign in before the regular board meeting begins. 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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