Filer District #413 | minutes | meeting 2026-02-18 | Minutes
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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.

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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

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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. 
 
 
 
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Jenni Lanting            
 
 
Teresa Kullhem 
Chairman 
 
 
 
Clerk