Ririe Joint District #252 | minutes | meeting 2026-06-18 | 06. School Board OFFICIAL JUNE Meeting Minutes 6-18-26.pdf
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Ririe Joint School District #252 
Thursday June 18, 2026 
7:00 pm 
Regular School Board Meeting Minutes 
 
 
 
7:00 pm – The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees met on Thursday June 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm for their regular monthly 
School Board Meeting, which was also streamed live as a courtesy on: Ririe Bulldogs YouTube Channel 2.  Vice Chair Howell welcomed 
all those in attendance and asked everyone to please rise and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.  All did so.   
 
7:00 pm – Vice Chair Howell asked that roll call be taken.  Roll call was taken and those in attendance were as follows:  Vice Chair Dallin 
Howell, Board Trustee & Assistant Treasurer Darby Taylor, Trustee Brigham Cook, Business Manager/Co Treasurer Trapper McCallister 
and Board Clerk/Treasurer Kristi Hamilton.  Board Chair Mike Hansen, Trustee Kevin Landon, and Superintendent Jeff Gee were not 
present for tonight’s meeting.  Vice Chair Howell informed that Trustee Kevin Landon will join the meeting via cell phone for Executive 
Session.   
 
7:01 pm – Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion to set and adopt the agenda.  Brigham made a motion to set and adopt the agenda 
as posted.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
7:02 pm – Vice Chair Howell informed that the Board will move forward at this time with items on the Open Agenda, until 7:15 pm 
when the Annual Budget Hearing is scheduled to be held. 
 
7:02 pm – Item 5/Scheduled Delegations – Discussion/Action Items 
a. 
City of Ririe – Pam Huffaker with the City commented that she just wanted to follow up with things Mayor Kimmel presented 
last month.  She asked if the District has drafted a plan for loading and unloading buses during the City construction.  Brief 
discussion occurred.  She also asked if there were any updates on the Marquee.  Vice Chair Dallin Howell informed that this 
item is on the agenda later for discussion.   
b. 
Department Updates 
 
Positive Happenings – Dr. Teske commented that he is filling in for Superintendent Gee tonight.  He brought up the list of 
Positive Happenings and reviewed each one.  He informed that the youth boys basketball camp was well attended.  He 
then informed that Ririe received 2nd place in the Schools of Excellence this year.  He explained how the state chooses 
that.  He commented that our teams are doing well, sportsmanship is great, and grades are awesome.  He commented 
that we are very proud of this award and all of the student athletes.  He commented that this award is a great testament 
to all of the good going on here in Ririe.  He then informed that the Student Council Jr Leaders and their Advisors attended 
a leadership training at Utah State University.  He informed that it was a very positive experience for all.  He then 
commented that Matt Harris has been named Athletic President with the Athletic Association for a 6-year term.  He 
congratulated Matt.  He commented that Ruby Cornielson attended the Sherriff Office Teen Academy with aspirations to 
become a Game Warden.  He informed that we also had one student who has been accepted to the Idaho High Schools 
Student Advisory Council.  He congratulated all.   
 
7:06 pm – Item 7/Unscheduled Delegations - Call to the Public.  Vice Chair Howell informed that the Board will allow 3 minutes per 
person, per topic. All Comments are expected to be respectful and directed to the Board as a whole.  Comments regarding District 
Personnel and/or Students are prohibited.  The Board will NOT discuss, approve, or disapprove any topic brought before the Board 
during Unscheduled Delegations; but may include it on a future agenda for Board discussion.  He then asked if anyone had signed up to 
address the Board or if there were any emails submitted.  There were none. 
 
7:06 pm – Item 8/Unfinished Business 
a. 
Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; 5100 – 2nd & Final Reading.  This item was tabled until next month when all of the Board 
Members will be present to discuss. 
b. 
Discussion/Action Item – Elementary School BOND.  There was nothing to discuss regarding this item tonight. 
c. 
Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; 2440 – 2nd & Final Reading.  Dr. Teske brought up the new verbiage for this Policy.  He 
informed that the he went over the changes with Board Chair Hansen and he is comfortable with them.  He read over all of the

changes for the remainder of the Board.  Brief discussion occurred.  Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a 
motion to approve the 2nd & Final Reading of Board Policy; 2440 as presented.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously.  
 
7:09 pm – Item 9/New Business 
a. 
Discussion/Action Item – Canvas the Vote.  Kristi explained.  Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion 
to Canvas the Vote and accept the Election Results from Jefferson and Bonneville Counties for the May 2026 Supplemental 
Election. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
b. 
Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; Section 4000 – 1st Reading.  Vice Chair Howell asked if there was any discussion on this 
Section.  There being none, he entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the 1st Reading of Board Policy; 
Section 4000.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
c. 
Discussion/Action Item – Relocation of the Marquee Discussion.  Kristi informed that there are 4 options for this.  1. Leave the 
Marquee where it is currently located.  2.  Move the Marquee to another location and leave it as is with a one sided reader 
board.  3.  Move the Marquee and add another reader board to the other side so both directions can be viewed.  4.  Move the 
Marquee and update the reader board to the newer model with a two-sided display.  She informed that the company is 
working on cost quotes for the 3 options of moving the Marquee to a different location.  Vice Chair Howell informed that this 
will be discussed when the Board has more information.   
d. 
Discussion/Action Item – Principal Contracts.  Kristi informed that the Board must approve all Principal Contracts each year.  
Brief discussion occurred.  Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the Principal Contracts 
for the 2026-2027 school year as recommended by Superintendent Gee.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
e. 
Discussion/Action Item – Certified Staff Contracts.  Kristi informed that the Board must also approve all of the Certified Staff 
Contracts for the upcoming school year.  Brigham made a motion to approve the Certified Staff Contracts for the 2026-2027 
school year as recommended by the Administrators.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
7:13 pm – Item 10/Reports – Discussion/Action Items 
a. 
Superintendent Report – there was nothing to report tonight 
b. 
Business Manager Report 
 
Custodial Contract – Trapper informed that there will be no increase on the Custodial Contract for the coming year.  He 
also informed that the District cannot do multi-year contracts.  He informed that this will be the final year that we can do 
this without opening this up for more bids.  Discussion occurred.  Vice Chair Dallin Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham 
made a motion to approve the Custodial Contract for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
Liability Insurance - Trapper informed that the cost for our Liability Insurance for this year will be $90,118.00.  He 
explained.  Discussion occurred.  Vice Chair Dallin Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the 
Liability Insurance through the ISBA with APIP, at a cost of $90,118.00 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.  Darby seconded; 
passed unanimously. 
 
7:15 pm – ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING – Trapper brought up a spreadsheet with a snapshot of the FY27 Budget.  He read over the 
information in detail and explained.  He informed that the top section is revenue, the bottom section is expenditures, the left column is 
the general fund and the right column is everything else. He commented that there will be a balance forward of approximately 
$275,455.  He informed that there will not be an increase from the State in the Discretionary Funds.  He explained further.  He 
commented that his door is always open if anyone wants to come in and talk to him about the budget, funding or anything else.  Vice 
Chair Dallin Howell asked if there were any questions from the Board regarding the FY27 Budget.  There being none, he entertained a 
motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the FY27 Budget as presented.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
7:18 pm – Item 10/b – Continue Business Manager’s Report 
 
Bus Lane Concrete Bids – Trapper informed they have received 3 bids.  Brigham asked about using the alley.  He 
commented that Mayor Kimmel thought that would be a possibility.  Discussion occurred.  Brigham asked what the status 
is on the gate.  Trapper informed that the district has full permission to install that when ready.  Trapper then moved back 
to the bus lane concrete bids.  He informed that a 3rd bid was received, but came in much higher than the other 2 bids.  He 
informed that the least expensive bid came in at $21,340.  Darby asked if the Board can look at the bids.  Trapper 
informed yes.  Trapper commented that our insurance costs went down last year when we replaced the bad concrete.  He 
informed that the lowest bid this time comes from the same company who replaced the bad concrete before.  He 
commented that the would like to get this done with FY26 funds because if we wait we may not have the funding to do it.  
Discussion occurred.  Trapper informed that if this is the company chosen, they are ready to get going as soon as possible.  
Discussion occurred.  Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the concrete bid from 
Bold Concrete for a cost up to $22,000.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously.    
 
Strategic Plan – Trapper informed that the Admin Team is working on this and will get a draft copy to the Board as soon as 
possible.

7:25 pm – At this time, Vice Chair Howell called Kevin Landon to join the meeting for Executive Session. 
 
7:25 pm – Item 6/Executive Session – Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to move out of Open Session at 
this time, pause the livestream, and move into Executive Session to discuss personnel & student items pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 
(1)(a)(b)(3), Darby seconded; passed unanimously.  Roll call vote was called.  Vice Chair Dallin Howell, Darby Taylor, Brigham Cook, and 
Kevin Landon were all in favor by individual votes of “aye”.  The public was asked to step out into the hall at this time and the 
livestream meeting was paused during Executive Session.   
 
7:25 pm - The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees having properly opened Executive Session pursuant to section §74-206 
(1)(a)(b)(3), Idaho Code, in the Ririe JR/SR High School Media Center, directly thereupon entered into discussion of all items on the 
Executive Session agenda. 
8:38 pm – Vice Chair Howell invited the public back into the Board Room at this time and the livestream was resumed.  
8:38 pm – Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to move out of Executive Session and move back into Open 
Session at this time to discuss all remaining items on the Open Session Agenda.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously.  Vice Chair 
Howell thanked Kevin for joining the meeting, via phone, for Executive Session tonight. 
8:39 pm – Item 11/Personnel 
a. 
Applicant A – Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Darby made a motion to approve Applicant A for hire as recommended 
by Administration.  Brigham seconded; passed unanimously. 
b. 
Employee A – Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Darby made a motion to accept the resignation of Tim 
Hannabach/District Maintenance as presented.  Brigham seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
8:41 pm – Item 12/Students 
a. 
Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham made a motion to approve the student credit appeal requests, with 
conditions and/or contracts set forth by Dr. Teske as discussed.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
8:41 pm – Item Administration Information  
 
Math Journey – Dr. Teske informed that he is going to meet with his Math team in July to further the math department 
improvements.  He commented that he might also add a day in August for this.  He explained further. 
 
Technology Plan – Dr. Teske informed that the staff was unanimous at the last staff meeting to phase in Chromebook 
Carts instead of every student having their own.  He commented that Technology is starting to become a distraction.  He 
informed that NAPE reported that when schools started going 1-1 with technology, scores started dropping.  He explained 
further.  He commented that we need more active learning.  He informed that the cost to do this will be $22,000.  He 
explained in detail. Discussion occurred.  Brigham commented that he thinks this is great.  Matt Harris commented that 
they experienced more Chromebook destruction issues this year than other years.  He commented that the students are 
not taking care of them and he feels keeping them at the schools is a better way to protect the district investment.  Darby 
asked if parents will still need to pay for protection.  Matt informed yes they will.  Darby asked if the protection is for the 
specific Chromebook.  Matt explained.  Discussion continued.  Matt Harris commented that if the Board approves this, it 
will actually give the district more funds in the long term.  Dr. Teske commented that they wanted the Board to be 
informed and get a feel for what they are thinking. 
 
Health Books – Dr. Teske informed that they are updating the Health Books.  He commented they are the new addition 
that what we had before.  He informed that Sex Education is not included in the books.  He explained further. 
 
English Classes – Dr. Teske informed that he had a meeting with the English teachers regarding reading Non-Fiction books 
in class.  He explained.  Discussion occurred. 
 
Yearbooks – Dr. Teske informed that the cost of Yearbooks will increase by $5 next year.  He commented that costs to 
produce them are going up.  He explained further. 
 
8:49 pm – Item 13/Consent Agenda Items 
a. 
Action Item – Approve School Board Regular Meeting Minutes (5-21-26).  Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any 
corrections and/or changes to the Regular Minutes.  There were none.   
b. 
Action Item – Approve School Board Work Meeting Minutes (5-21-26).  Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any corrections 
and/or changes to the Work Meeting Minutes.  There were none.   
c. 
Action Item – Approve School Board Special Meeting Minutes (6-8-26).  Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any corrections 
and/or changes to the Special Meeting Minutes.  There were none.

d. 
Action Item – Approve Bills Payable Report.  Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any questions regarding the Bills Payable 
Report. There were none.   
e. 
Action Item – Approve Financial Report – Trapper went over the report in detail.  He informed that the target for this month is 
95%.  He informed that overall we are at 90%.  There were no questions. 
f. 
Action Item – Approve Schools Activity Funds Report.  Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any questions on the Schools 
Activity Funds Report.  There were none.   
 
8:51 pm – There being no further discussion on the above Consent Agenda Items, vice Chair Howell entertained a motion.  Brigham 
made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items and process the Bills Payables.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 
 
8:52 pm – Item 14/Work Items 
 
Board Policy; 5100 will be added to the July Agenda 
 
Alley and Buses will be added to the July Agenda 
 
Information on the Marquee will be added to the July Agenda 
 
Board Policy; Section 5000 will be reviewed by Superintendent Gee, Brigham and Dallin before the July Board Meeting 
 
8:54 pm – There being no further discussion in tonight’s meeting, Vice Chair Howell entertained a motion to adjourn.  Brigham so 
moved.  Darby seconded; passed unanimously.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reviewed & Approved:  July 16, 2026 
Board Chair:  Mike Hansen 
Board Clerk:  Kristi Hamilton