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Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 413, TWIN FALLS COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO FEBRUARY 18, 2026 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 413, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho was held at the Filer School District Community Room, Filer, Idaho, on February 18, 2026, as provided in section 33-510 and 67-2345 et seq. Idaho Code. Present when the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Jenni Lanting were Trustees Jeff Volle, Tammy Kelly, Superintendent Kelli Schroeder, and Clerk Teresa Kullhem. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Community Comment (agenda items) There was no Community Comment. Filer’s Finest This month Filer’s Finest are from Filer High School. Principal Hild recognized Jennifer Christensen, who represents the heart of FHS and functions each day with grace and kindness, making people feel comfortable and taken care of. Jennifer Cummins was also recognized this month as one of the hardest working teachers Mr. Hild has had the pleasure of teaching with. She is dedicated to the FFA members and is a great role model for the students. These two ladies are linchpins that hold FHS together. School/Department Reports School and department reports were given to the board. Mr. Hild reported on activities at the high school. NHS recently completed highway cleanup, the drama department is rehearsing for their production “Those Who Remain”. The boys’ varsity basketball team received the state academic championship award. Bowling teams finished 4th at state. Dana with Filer School Foundation reported that the FSF received $1000 sponsorship from ICCU that will be put towards mini-grants. 11 applications were received, 4 scholarships will be awarded. Senior scholarship applications are due March 1, 2026, and the deadline for continuing education scholarships is June 1, 2026. Consent Agenda The consent agenda includes: (A) Approval of Minutes from 1/21/26 regular, and 2/10/26 special (B) Approval of Monthly Expenditures, (C) Financial Reports, and (D) SBAA Reports; (E) Approval of Resignations: Elizabeth Loman (FHS Social Studies Teacher), Katie Menezes (FIS Duty Aide/Title Para); (F) Approval of Hires: Sharon Arp (FMS SpEd Para), Pinager Anderson (FHS Volunteer Track), Brock Coon (FHS Volunteer Track), Amber Cnossen (FHS Volunteer Track), Dannah Robertson (FHS Volunteer Track), Gary Carlson (FHS Volunteer Track), Sam Doty (FHS Volunteer Track), Leslie Hoerner (FHS Volunteer Track), Abby Bitzenburg (FHS Volunteer Track), Xia Robles-Pierce (FHS Volunteer Softball), Cody Chandler (FHS Volunteer Baseball), Craig Phillips (FHS Volunteer Baseball), Tanner LeMoyne (FHS Volunteer Golf). Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent’s Report Legislative Representative Report Trustee Volle gave an update on legislation that has been proposed over the last couple of weeks. Discussion was held on the proposals and their effect on the district. Page 2 of 3 Day on the Hill Report Trustees who attended Day on the Hill in Boise earlier this week discussed what they learned or how new legislation might affect the district. Policy Update Revisions – Second Reading Several policies were presented for their second reading. These policies are updates recommended by the Idaho School Board Association. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the second reading of the presented policies. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Policy 2395 IDLA Revision – First Reading New IDLA policy basically states that if a class is offered at the high school, it cannot be taken through IDLA. A few other minor revisions were also added to include a GPA requirements and consequences for cheating. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the first reading of Policy 2395 revision. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Supplemental Levy Wording The wording for the supplemental levy that will be run in May has been approved by our financial advisors. This levy will cost the taxpayer $62.97 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions, but the cost is offset by the school facilities fund making I,s net increase $0. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the wording for the supplemental levy to run in the May 19th election. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. School Calendar 2026-2027 Two calendars were presented to the staff to be voted on for next year. A majority of the staff voted for Calendar “B”. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve Calendar “B” as presented. The board will work with Superintendent Schroeder to put a calendar together for 2027-2028 so that two years can be planned moving forward. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Reopen Negotiations The current Reduction in Force (RIF) policy is not in compliance with Idaho code, therefore negotiations need to be reopened to update the policy. The master agreement will be revisited for just this item. Trustee Kelly made a motion to reopen negotiations to address the RIF policy. Trustee Volle seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ISBA Spring Leadership Institute ISBA will hold a spring leadership institute on March 19, 2026 from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Twin Falls School District Board Room. Anyone wishing to attend should let Teresa know so they can get registered. Education Law Conference The annual Education Law Conference will be held in Boise on April 27-28, 2026. Anyone wishing to attend should let Teresa know so registration can be completed. Personnel A personnel item will be discussed in executive session EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION TO RECESS FROM AN OPEN MEETING Page 3 of 3 INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chairman announced that the next order of business would be the consideration of the Board recessing into executive session for the purpose of conducting further business. After a full and complete discussion, upon motion duly made by Trustee Volle and seconded by Trustee Kelly, the following resolution was presented: BE IT RESOLVED. That the Board of Trustees of School District No. 413 recess from an open meeting into executive session pursuant to Section 74-206(1)(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, school employee, staff member, individual agent or public school student under section 74-206 (1)(b), Idaho Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following the executive session the Board will reconvene in public session for purpose of conducting further business or for adjournment of the meeting. Vote being had on the above and foregoing resolution, and the same having been counted and found to be as follows: Jeff Volle Yes Joe Maloney Yes (by phone) Jenni Lanting Yes Tammy Kelly Yes And no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the membership in favor thereof, the Chairman declared said resolution adopted. The board went into executive session at 7:22 p.m. The board reconvened into open session at 7:52 p.m. Action from Executive Session There was no action from executive session. Community Comment (non-agenda items) There was no Community Comment Chairman Lanting adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. ______________________________ ______________________________ Jenni Lanting Teresa Kullhem Chairman Clerk
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