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Ririe Joint School District #252 Thursday January 15, 2026 6:00 pm School Board WORK Meeting Minutes 6:00 pm – The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees met on Thursday January 15 at 6:00 pm for their scheduled monthly School Board Work Meeting. Board Chair Cook welcomed all those in attendance. 6:00 pm – Board Chair Cook asked that roll call be taken. Roll call was taken and those in attendance were as follows: Board Chair Brigham Cook, Vice Chair Angela Reed, Trustee Dallin Howell, Trustee Mike Hansen, Superintendent Gee, Business Manager/Co Treasurer Trapper McCallister, and Board Clerk/Treasurer Kristi Hamilton. Trustee Megan Coles was not present for tonight’s meeting. 6:02 pm – Action Item – Board Chair Cook entertained a motion to approve the agenda. Angela made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. 6:02 pm – Item 4/New Business Discussion Item – Supplemental Levy Plan. Trapper brought up the spreadsheet and informed of all listed items and numbers. He commented that he needs guidance from the Board because the Resolution has to be approved in the February Regular School Board Meeting. He commented on the SRO and informed that he does not know what, if any funding from the state will be available for this in 3 years. He explained. Discussion occurred. He went on to explain the remainder of the spreadsheet, with items listed in the verbiage for the Supplemental Levy. Angela asked where we stand with curriculum and wondered if $20,000 extra needed to be added for this. Superintendent Gee informed that the Elementary is looking at some different math curriculum to get the entire school on the same platform. He also informed that a lot of curriculum has been replaced along the way already. Discussion occurred. Angela commented that after discussing this, she feels like $25,000 seems sufficient. Discussion then occurred regarding buses. Superintendent Gee commented that for the foreseeable future, it doesn’t look like the state will be funding things they have in the past. Angela asked if there is any other way to find money for buses. Board Chair Cook commented that he would like to look into Lease Return Buses. He explained. Board Chair Cook commented that he would like buses to remain on the list of items in the Supplemental Levy, but he would like to look at used buses. Mike asked if we can look at outsourcing buses. Board Chair Cook commented that the Board looked into that a few years ago, but there weren’t many options, and it was also not worth the money for our District. Discussion occurred. Mike commented that he thinks it’s worth another look. Dallin agreed. Trapper asked the Board what they would like to see with the SRO. Angela commented that she is a fan of having an SRO and feels it has been very beneficial to our district and students. She commented that she would hate to see that go away. Dallin agreed. Mike asked about the Grant. Trapper informed that the Grant the District received will run out the middle of next year. He commented that so far there isn’t another Grant we can apply for, for an SRO. Board Chair Cook commented that he struggles with this because the money paid to an SRO could fund 2 teachers. He commented that he does not have a problem with having an SRO, but rather just the funding. He commented that he would hate to see the Supplemental Levy not pass due to $100,000 for an SRO. Angela disagreed. She commented that she thinks the last Supplemental passed because the SRO was added, which is what so many people in the community wanted. Board Chair Cook asked the new incoming Trustees what their thoughts are in keeping SRO funding in the Supplemental Levy. Darby Taylor commented that she is in favor of and SRO. Kevin commented that he is in favor of an SRO. Trapper will bring the Resolution for the Supplemental Levy to the Board in the February Board meeting for approval. Discussion Item – Elementary School BOND. Board Chair Cook informed that he asked the City Representatives to come to the meeting tonight. He informed that he would like the Mayor’s opinion regarding where the District should build a new Elementary School when the time comes. Mayor Kimmel asked what locations the District is thinking of. Board Chair Cook explained there are 3 possible locations that the Board has discussed. He informed that the Board would like a discussion with the City regarding access to certain areas. Mayor Kimmel explained. He commented that 50 N is an established road, along with Hwy 48. He commented that he would prefer one of the other locations to allow for a new transportation building to be built on the location next to the current Jr/Sr High School. He informed that the City has been awarded a Grant from ITD to run sidewalks to the Post Office. He explained further. He commented that 2 of the sites are definitely doable. Board Chair Cook asked if the City has deeded access to gain access east and west from certain neighborhoods. Discussion occurred. Mayor Kimmel commented that when we start talking about doing something for the schools, resistance softens. He explained. Angela commented that it would be interesting to find out what is possible or what isn’t. Mayor Kimmel commented that he would like to see improved sidewalks. Angela asked if the City has any plans to add more sidewalks in Ririe. Mayor Kimmel commented that the next project will be on Osborne street. He explained in detail. Board Chair Cook commented that it looks like Smith street could be easier access into a certain piece of property. Discussion occurred. Angela asked what roads would work best and would make the most sense. Angela commented that she agrees that one of the other options would be a lot safer because kids won’t have to cross the road, but we already own the property next to us. Mayor Kimmel commented that he thinks the current transportation facility could be profitable when the District is ready to sell it. He then informed of some other developments that are getting ready to start and/or will be starting in the near future. He commented that the biggest concern is safe pathways for the students to get to school. Board Chair Cook asked if the Board would like to start investigating things now. Angela commented that she thinks more information is needed. Mayor Kimmel commented that the City will start investigating some things on their end. Board Chair Cook commented that he thinks it would be good to know which way the Board is leaning at this point. Angela commented that she thinks the public would be happy with investigation all options to make sure the Board is doing all they can to find the best location. Mayor Kimmel agreed and commented there is time to investigate all avenues. Discussion Item – District Goals Update. This item was tabled. 6:28 pm – There being no further discussion in tonight’s Work Meeting, Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to adjourn the School Board Work Meeting. Angela seconded; passed unanimously. Reviewed & Approved: February 23, 2026 Board Chair: Mike Hansen Board Clerk: Kristi Hamilton
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