Filer District #413 | minutes | meeting 2026-05-20 | Minutes source: https://filerschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/5-20-26-Regular-Meeting.pdf Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 413, TWIN FALLS COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO MAY 20, 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 May 20, 2026, as provided in section 33-510 and 67-2345 et seq. Idaho Code. The board meeting began with literacy training by Cara Joslin, Filer School District Federal Programs Director. The purpose of the literacy training is to inform the board of the state and district resources that are available for our students for literacy intervention and improvements. Cara discussed how measurable goals are set for each building. This training meets the requirements for literacy training of Filer School District’s board members. All board members were present. After literacy training the board discussed possible opportunities for future training with the Idaho School Board Association. Present when the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Jenni Lanting were Trustees Jeff Volle, Tammy Kelly, Joe Maloney, Josh Jensen, Superintendent Kelli Schroeder, Business Manager Arron Phinney, and Clerk Teresa Kullhem. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Community Comment (agenda items) There was no Community Comment on agenda items. Filer’s Finest Filer School District is honoring our retirees this month: Sara Johnson (20 years), Susan Pearson (1 year) and Colleen Tatton (22 years). Superintendent Schroeder thanked Mandolyn Garcia for her support of the district while she completed her superintendent internship hours. The board recognized both Track and Golf State Finishers. Well done athletes! Early Graduation Requests There are six current sophomores who have submitted paperwork for board permission to graduate at the end of the junior year. Those students are: Carlos Rosas, Evelyn Hurtado-Castro, Marlee Newton, Saylor Dixon, and Kendall Capell. All students are on course to finish all requirements by the end of next year. Trustee Jensen made a motion to allow the early graduation of Carlos Rosas, Evelyn Hurtado-Castro, Marlee Newton, Saylor Dixon and Kendall Capell. Trustee Maloney seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. School/Department Reports School and department reports were given to the board. Mr. Hild acknowledged the great work of Athletic Director, Brodie Parrott, and his team, including our maintenance and custodial department, to pull off state softball and have it run so efficiently. There were many comments from our community and others on how well the weekend went. No report from the Filer School Foundation. Consent Agenda Page 2 of 3 The consent agenda includes: (A) Approval of Minutes from 4/15/26 regular, 4/15/26 special, 4/17/26 special, 5/8/26 special; (B) Approval of Monthly Expenditures, (C) Financial Reports, and (D) SBAA Reports; (E) Approval of Resignations: Emma Fitte (FHS Special Services Teacher); (F) Approval of Hires: Jill Mai (FHS Business Manager), Caitlin Webb (FIS Special Services Teacher); (G) Use of Equipment for FHS Football Summer Camp and (H) Cheer Camp (Out of State Travel to USU). Trustee Jensen made a motion to remove the Cheer Camp (Item H) from the agenda. Trustee Maloney seconded the motion. Discussion was held on the district liability for the camp. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the consent agenda with Item H removed. Trustee Maloney seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent’s Report Policy Revision 3085P (Title IX) – First Reading Revisions to Policy 3085P were presented to the board as a second reading. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the second reading of Policy 3085P. Trustee Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ELA Curriculum (6th-8th Grades) A committee of teachers and community members reviewed various curriculum and discussion was held on the value of each one. The committee chose McGraw-Hill Summit at the cost of $46K to be implemented in the 6th through 8th grades. A grant is being written so that the State would cover the cost of the curriculum, but there is enough in the curriculum fund to cover the cost if we are not awarded the grant. Trustee Jensen made a motion to accept the proposal of the new ELA curriculum by McGraw-Hill Summit. Trustee Volle seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Supplemental Levy Outcome Discussion The supplemental levy narrowly passed. The district will now be able to open some positions that were contingent upon the levy passing. The district needs to get some feedback from the community on what we can do better moving forward. Doing a community informational session or workshop after everyone receives their tax bill might be a good idea. Summer Projects Update The FES driveway and parking lot are slated for work to start after Memorial Day. The driveway through FIS as well as the playground will be redone as well. Maintenance has requested for several dying trees to be removed in front of FES and then everything will be re-landscaped. Pawzone and Migrant Summer School have plans in place to avoid the construction areas. Graduation/Attendance Appeals The board is invited to participate in graduation on the 21st at CSI. Attendance appeals will be held on May 27th at 4:30 p.m. Six students will be appealing their grades. Personnel A personnel item will be discussed in executive session. Administrative Evaluations/Contracts Administration evaluations and contracts will be discussed in executive. Superintendent Evaluation/Contract The superintendent evaluation and contract will be discussed in executive session Community Comment (non-agenda items) Page 3 of 3 Jaysa Fillmore addressed the board regarding the high school music program. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION TO RECESS FROM AN OPEN MEETING 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 Maloney, 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)(a) & (b) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, and 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)(a) & (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 Jenni Lanting Yes Tammy Kelly Yes Joshua Jensen 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 6:55 p.m. The board reconvened into open session at 8:50 p.m. Action from Executive Session Trustee Maloney made a motion to accept the superintendent recommendation to offer two-year contracts to Matt Mahannah, Nate Losser, and Derek Eccles. Trustee Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Maloney made a motion to table the superintendent contract discussion until the next board meeting. Trustee Volle seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Lanting adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. ______________________________ ______________________________ Jenni Lanting Teresa Kullhem Chairman Clerk