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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 413, TWIN FALLS COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO DECEMBER 17, 2025 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 December 17, 2025, 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 Joe Maloney, Jeff Volle, Tammy Kelly, Bill Deetz, Superintendent Kelli Schroeder, Business Manager Arron Phinney, and Clerk Teresa Kullhem. Trustee Volle made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Trustee Deetz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Community Comment (agenda items) There was no Community Comment. Filer’s Finest Filer’s Finest this month are from the Filer Intermediate School. Voted by their peers, Sara Johnson and Erin Gutknecht were honored for all they do for the students at the intermediate. Principal Mahannah read several comments from staff about how valued both staff members are. The board also recognized outgoing board trustee, Bill Deetz, for his years of service to the students of Filer School District. School/Department Reports School and department reports were given to the board. The high school student body representative reported out on activities at the high school. This week is winter spirit week and finals. An assembly was held on Monday with Penny Wars ongoing throughout the week. The money raised will go to a Filer family in need. The speech team placed 3rd at their latest competition. They were also award the Jeffrey Stoppenhagen Giving award, the annual traveling plaque. Consent Agenda The consent agenda includes: (A) Approval of Minutes from 11/19/25 regular (B) Approval of Monthly Expenditures, (C) Financial Reports, and (D) SBAA Reports; (E) Approval of Resignations: Hannah Bettencourt (FIS Duty Aide/Para), Shelby McKinney (FIS SpEd Para); (F) Approval of Hires: Tamara Thompson (FHS Volunteer Wrestling Coach), Andy Thompson (FHS Volunteer Wrestling Coach), Marty Oyler (FMS Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach); (F) Approval of FHS Fall Coach Rehires. Trustee Maloney made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Deetz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent’s Report Filer School Foundation Update Macy Alexander was the winner of the art contest and received a basket of art supplies. The finalists were all given a small token of appreciation for their work. Land Lease Agreement The district is working with Hawley Troxel for the wording needed to publish the listing. We should have that by the January board meeting and can then also post the small pieces of land for sale. FHS Coaches Handbook Page 2 of 2 Athletic Director Brodie Parrott presented the coaches handbook again with some of the changes that were requested during the last month’s presentation. Trustee Volle made a motion to accept the FHS Coaches Handbook as presented, with the addition of the sentence that states for any teams attending any state tournament, the district will provide bussing using a yellow school bus. If the team wishes for any other means of transportation, that team will pay the difference between what the district will provide and what the cost of the alternate transportation will be. Trustee Deetz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Revised Bus Routes Transportation Director Layne Flint presented the board the new bus routes that will begin when students return from winter break. Changes are being implemented to eliminate a route and combine it with several others route due to a driver shortage this year. The transportation department will be contacting parents over the break to let them know of the changes to their children’s schedules. Trustee Maloney made a motion to approve the new revised bus routes as presented. Trustee Volle seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Policy Revision – 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. Attendance Finals Discussion was held on a date for the first semester attendance appeals at the high school. It was the general consensus to meet before the regular scheduled board meeting in January. Day on the Hill – February 16-17, 2026 The annual Day on the Hill will be held in Boise in February. Anyone wishing to attend, please let Teresa know so registration can be completed. Community Comment (non-agenda items) There was no Community Comment Trustee Deetz made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Maloney seconded the motion. Chairman Lanting adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. ______________________________ ______________________________ Jenni Lanting Teresa Kullhem Chairman Clerk
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