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Jerome Jt. School District #261
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
August 6, 2024
9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 261
Jerome, Lincoln and Gooding Counties, Idaho
Administrative Complex Board Room
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the patrons of school district No. 261, that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of said district has called to be held on August 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Jerome School District Administration Offices, 125 4th Avenue West, Jerome. The purpose of the special meeting is:
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-ahpOr 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.
a) Pledge of Allegiance
b) Waive reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as submitted to each board member.
c) Approval of Agenda (Action)
2) Consent Agenda (Action)
a) Approval of Previous Minutes
i) Regular Meeting June 25, 2024
ii) Special Meeting July 2, 2024
iii) Special Meeting July 10, 2024
b) Financial Report
i) Cash Report
ii) Accrual Report
(1) Revenue and Expense Summary
(2) Balance Sheet
iii) 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) Scheduled Visitors (Information)
a) Summer Vocational Internship
b) Boys and Girls Club of the Magic Valley
4) Audience of Citizens (Information)
5) Committee Reports/Correspondence to the Board (Information)
6) Reports (Information)
a) Superintendent’s Report
i) 2024 Secondary Summer School Report
ii) JHS Idaho Agriculture Teachers Association Letters
iii) 2024-25 Bussing Routes
7) Approval of Bills (Action)
8) Board Business
a) Continuing Business
i) Policy 2705 Military Compact Waiver (2nd Reading – Action)
ii) Policy 3060 Education of Homeless Children (2nd Reading - Action)
iii) Policy 5360 Dress and Appearance (2nd Reading - Action)
iv) Policy 5407 Sick Leave Banks (2nd Reading - Action)
v) Policy 7407 Public Procurement of Goods and Services (2nd Reading - Action)
b) New Business
i) Consideration of Zone 2 Vacancy Trustee Selection-Interview of candidate(s) (Information)
ii) Declaration that an area of need exists for the 2024-2025 school year in the schools and departments as listed (Action)
(1) Emergency Provisional Certification:
(a) Francisca Peralta, Jefferson Elementary School Teacher Dual Language Immersion Grade 2
(b) Morgan Durham, Falls City Academy Teacher Physical Education
(2) Alternative Authorization Content Specialist, Teacher to New Endorsement, Pupil Service Certifications:
(a) Johana Garcia, Jefferson Elementary School Counselor
(b) Larisa Thorne, Jefferson Elementary School Teacher English Language Learner
(c) Lizzet Corona Leon, Summit Elementary School Counselor
(d) Hadley Banner, Summit Elementary School Teacher Music
(e) Jakob Shaw, Summit Elementary School Teacher Physical Education
(f) Nuvain Blackburn, Summit Elementary School Teacher Special Education
(g) Jennifer Howell, Frontier Elementary School Teacher Music
(h) Ivy Sackett, Jerome Middle School Counselor
(i) Gabriella Owens, Jerome Middle School Teacher English Language Arts
(j) Austin Jensen, Jerome High School Counselor
(k) Mayra Byeon, Jerome High School Teacher Special Education
(l) Keyene McNabb, Jerome High School Teacher English Language Arts
(m) Sharmy Steele, Jerome High School Teacher Drama
(n) James Davis, Falls City Alternative School Teacher Social Studies
(o) Rebekah Rodriguez, Falls City Alternative School Teacher English Language Arts
(p) Mattison Rongen, Jerome School District School Psychologist
(q) Amy Whitby, Jerome Early Education Program Teacher Preschool Special Education
iii) Approval of Jerome High School and Middle School FFA Out of State Travel Request. (Action)
iv) Policy 2385 English Learners Program (1st Reading - Information)
v) Policy 2415 Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia (1st Reading - Information)
vi) Policy 2435 Advanced Opportunities (1st Reading - Information)
vii) Policy 2435F Advanced Opportunities Form(1st Reading - Information)
viii) Policy 5470 Leaves of Absence-Military Leave(1st Reading - Information)
ix) Consideration of Jerome School District Supplemental Levy election
9) Agenda Planning (Information)
10) Executive Session (Action)
a) IC 74-206(1)(b)(d)(j) – Personnel or Student. Negotiations.(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.
i) Personnel Issues
ii) Student Issues
iii) Negotiations
11) Consideration of Personnel Executive Item(s) (Action)
12) Consideration of Trustee Candidate Selection (Action)
13) 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 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.
Direct Comments: It's important to direct comments to the board as a whole and not to any individual personally.
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