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Ririe Joint School District #252 Thursday August 21, 2025 7:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting Minutes 7:00 pm – The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees met on Thursday August 21, 2025 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. Board Chair Cook welcomed all those in attendance and asked everyone to please rise and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. All did so. 7:00 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, Assistant Treasurer Megan Coles, Trustee Dallin Howell, Trustee Mike Hansen, Superintendent Jeff Gee, Business Manager/Treasurer Trapper McCallister, and Board Clerk/Treasurer Kristi Hamilton. 7:01 pm - Board Chair Cook entertained a motion to set and adopt the agenda. Angela made a motion to set and adopt the agenda as posted. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. 7:02 pm – Item 5/Scheduled Delegations a. City of Ririe – Superintendent Gee informed that he has an update from the City that he will share later in the meeting. b. FFA Out of State Trip Request – The student FFA Presidency approached the Board and gave them a handout of the Trip itinerary. They then went over the information and explained. Comments were made. Jake Landon informed that this itinerary is for the trip to Montana and they are still working on the itinerary for the other trip. He explained further. Question was asked if every student who wants to attend will be able to do so. John Hogge informed, yes. The student presidency then informed how many students are planning to attend. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Mike made a motion to approve the FFA Out of State Trip Requests to Billings, MT and the National FFA Convention as presented. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. 7:05 pm – At this time, Board Chair Cook informed the Board will move to Executive Session at this time and will return to Open Session after to discuss the remaining items on the Open Session Agenda. He then entertained a motion. Megan made a motion to move out of Open Session at this time, pause the livestream, and move into Executive Session to discuss student items pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(b)(3), Angela seconded; passed unanimously. Roll call vote was called. Board Chair Brigham Cook, Angela Reed, Megan Coles, Dallin Howell, and Mike Hansen 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 was paused during this section of Executive Session. 7:05 pm - The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees having properly opened Executive Session pursuant to section §74-206 (1)(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. 7:47 pm – Superintendent Gee invited the public back into the Board Room at this time and the livestream was resumed. 7:47 pm - Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to move out of Executive Session and move back into Open Session to discuss remaining items on the Open Session Agenda. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. 7:48 pm – Board Chair Cook informed that the Board will now resume the Open Session Agenda. 7:48 pm – Item 5/Scheduled Delegations a. City of Ririe – Superintendent Gee informed that the City of Ririe has been awarded a grant to fix the intersection by Maverick. He explained in detail. He informed that he will gather more information from the City and bring it back to the Board as he receives it. He then informed that the plot map at the old fairgrounds has been approved along with the subdivision behind it. He commented that more homes are coming to our area. Discussion occurred. b. FFA out of State Trip Requests – the item was already discussed and approved previously. c. Math Pilot – Superintendent Gee informed that Dr. Teske put a committee together to review the curriculum. He informed that the committee said there are exciting new things and felt it is a great curriculum. He commented that they are going to pilot this first to make sure it is going to work for Ririe. He explained further. He informed that the cost is approximately $3,000 per year, and explained what the cost includes. Superintendent Gee recommended that the Board approve this. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to approve the Math Pilot as presented. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. d. Department Updates Positive Happenings – Superintendent Gee brought up the list of Positive Happenings and reviewed. He informed that Ririe was awarded 3rd place in the state in Schools of Excellence. He explained how that award is earned. He then informed of the 3rd annual staff float, and how the schools have plans to build camaraderie this year. 7:54 pm – Item 6/Unscheduled Delegations - Board Chair Cook informed that unscheduled delegations is a call to the public and is added to the Board Agenda as a courtesy. He then reminded those present that the Board will allow 3 minutes per person, per topic. All Comments must be in direct correlation with items on the Regular School Board Meeting Agenda and 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 who was present at the meeting has signed up to speak or if there were any comments or concerns submitted via email. There were two. a. Darby Taylor – Darby approached the Board and introduced herself. She then read over a letter she had prepared. She commented that she has been in contact with patrons and informed that what she is saying tonight is not just her feelings. She commented that she would like the Math Position to remain open until a certificated person can be hired. She commented that she is looking for some numbers, such as how many students grades 7-12 are enrolled in online Math classes. She continued to read over her letter and explained. The board thanked her for her comments. b. Shanna Henderson – Shanna approached the Board and introduced herself. She commented that she didn’t have much to say but wanted everyone to know that she is the “uncertified” math teacher that people are talking about. She commented that some people think the school district is saving this position for her and that their long term goal is to hire her. She commented that she is here to fill a gap. She informed that if she happens to finish a certification test, she will become certified to teach Math. She informed that if the district is able to find a great, certified math teacher before that happens, she is willing to step aside. She commented that she is here because she has a desire for the kids to succeed in math, she knows the kids, and knows which kids struggle with math. She informed that she is in agreement that the position should remain open and she agrees that finding someone wonderful who knows how to teach math and can connect with the kids is what everyone wants, including her. She commented that she planning on taking the certification math test and if she is hired for the position, she wants everyone to know that she is passionate to do this job and will do it to the best of her ability. Board Chair Cook recused himself from commenting due to Shanna being his sister. The remaining board members thanked her for her comments. 8:00 pm – Item 7/Unfinished Business a. Discussion/Action Item – AI Sample Policy – 2nd & Final Reading. Superintendent Gee read over the changes from last month and explained. Board Chair Cook commented that he would like the students to be taught how to use AI responsibly and effectively. He then entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 2nd & Final Reading of the AI Sample Policy as presented and discussed. Angela seconded; passed unanimously. b. Discussion/Action Item – ISBA Updates – 2nd & Final Reading. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 2nd & Final Reading of the ISBA Updates as presented. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. c. Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; Section 5000 – 2nd & Final Reading. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Megan made a motion to approve the 2nd & Final Reading of Board Policy; Section 5000 as discussed. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. d. Discussion/Action Item – Student Credit Appeals – Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to approve the student credit appeals of Students A, B, C, D. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. 8:06 pm – Item 8/New Business a. Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; Section 6000 – 1st Reading. Megan commented that she had a couple of questions that she has already talked to Superintendent Gee about. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Megan made a motion to approve the 1st Reading of Board Policy; Section 6000 as discussed. Angela seconded; passed unanimously. b. Discussion/Action Item – Exit Survey. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook asked Superintendent Gee to send the Exit Survey to all employees who exited over the last year, if possible. Board Chair Cook commented that the direction from Quinn with ISBA is these types of surveys should go directly to Administration as discussed in the Work Meeting earlier. Kristi then read the direction from the ISBA; “Exit surveys – except for employees that the board hires and evaluates – are an administrative function and the board should not be wading into those at all.” c. Discussion/Action Item – Board Policy; 3330 Student Discipline. Megan commented that she still has a few questions. She commented that she will talk with Superintendent Gee about them. Board Chair Cook asked Superintendent Gee to add this Policy to next month’s work meeting agenda. d. Discussion/Action Item – 2025-2026 Bus Routes Approval. Board Chair Cook informed that Kita presented this information to the Board during the Work Meeting. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Bus Routes as presented. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. e. Discussion/Action Item – September Board Meeting Date Change. Superintendent Gee explained that he would like to change the September Board Meeting to either the 15th or 16th. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to change the September Board Meeting to Tuesday, September 16th, with the Work meeting beginning at 6:00pm and the Regular meeting beginning at 7:00pm in the Board Room. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. 8:10 pm – Item 9/Reports a. Superintendent Report School Board Trustee Elections. Superintendent Gee reminded that there are two zones up for election in November. He informed that candidate filing applications are due by 5:00pm on August 29th. ISBA Annual Convention – November 12-14, 2025. Superintendent Gee reminded the Board that Kristi will need to know who plans to attend the convention so she can get them registered. He asked the Board to look over the information and let Kristi know as soon as possible. School Board Goals. This item was discussed during the Board work meeting. b. Business Manager’s Report – There was nothing to report tonight from the Business Manager. 8:13 pm – Item 10/Executive Session - Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to move out of Open Session at this time, pause the livestream, and move into Executive Session to discuss personnel, student & legal items pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(a)(b)(f)(3), Megan seconded; passed unanimously. Roll call vote was called. Board Chair Brigham Cook, Angela Reed, Megan Coles, Dallin Howell, and Mike Hansen 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. 8:13 pm - The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees having properly opened Executive Session pursuant to section §74-206 (1)(a)(b)(f)(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. 9:29 pm – Superintendent Gee invited the public back into the Board Room at this time and the livestream was resumed. 9:29 pm - Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Angela made a motion to move out of Executive Session and move back into Open Session to discuss all remaining items on the Open Session Agenda. Mike seconded; passed unanimously. 9:30 pm – Item 11/Personnel a. Applicant’s A, B, & D – Board Chair Cook entertained a motion on Applicant’s A, B, & D. Mike made a motion to approve Applicant’s A, B & D for hire as recommended by Administration. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. b. Applicant C - Board Chair Cook entertained a motion on Applicant C. Angela made a motion to approve Applicant C for hire as recommended by Administration. Dallin seconded. Board Chair Cook voted aye. Mike & Megan voted nay. Motion carries with 3 majority votes. 9:31 pm – Item 12/Consent Agenda Items a. Action Item – Approve Corrected JUNE School Board Meeting Minutes (6-17-25). Board Chair Cook asked if the Board has read through the corrected JUNE minutes and if there were any corrections and/or changes. There were none. b. Action Item – Approve Regular JULY School Board Meeting Minutes (7-17-25). Board Chair Cook asked if the Board has read through the regular JULY minutes and if there were any corrections and/or changes. There were none. c. Action Item – Approve JULY School Board Work Meeting Minutes (7-17-25) - Board Chair Cook asked if the Board has read through the JULY work minutes and if there were any corrections and/or changes. There were none. d. Action Item – Approve School Board Goals & Planning Meeting Minutes. Board Chair Cook asked if the Board has read through the goals & planning minutes and if there were any corrections and/or changes. There were none. e. Action Item – Approve the Special School Board Meeting Minutes (6-6-25). Board Chair Cook asked if the Board has read through special board minutes and if there were any corrections and/or changes. There were none. f. Action Item – Approve Bills Payable –Board Chair Cook asked if there were any questions regarding the Bills Payable Report. There were no questions or comments. g. Action Item – Approve Financial Report – Trapper went over the Financial Report and explained in detail. He informed that the target at this time of year is 8%. He informed that overall we are at 9%. There were no questions. h. Action Item – Approve Schools Activity Funds Report - Board Chair Cook asked if there were any questions regarding the Schools Activity Funds Report. There were none. 9:33 pm – There being no further discussion on the above Consent Agenda Items, Board Chair Cook entertained a motion. Mike made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented and process the Bills Payables. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. 9:33 pm – Item 13/Board Training Chapter 6 – The Essential School Board Book – this item was tabled tonight. 9:34 pm – Item 14/Review Work Items Superintendent Gee will visit with Dallin regarding PEN Testing Superintendent Gee will send out Exit Survey’s to all employees who have left in the past year, if possible Superintendent Gee will add the Discipline Policy to the next Regular Board Agenda The School Board Work Meeting and Regular Meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, September 16th Superintendent Gee will reach out to colleges/universities regarding the open Math Position at the HS Superintendent Gee will review Board Policy; 3255 with his Admin Team Superintendent Gee will fix survey questions #3 & 4 Superintendent Gee will send the Board Goals to the Board The Board will send Superintendent Gee their suggestions on the Goals Superintendent Gee will email the Elementary Enrollment Numbers to the Board Superintendent Gee will add the Tardy & Attendance Policies to the next Board Agenda Superintendent Gee will gather data and inform how many 7th-12th grade students are enrolled in online Math Superintendent Gee will send a letter out to parents regarding the Policy on Tardies and Absences 9:38 pm – There being no further discussion in tonight’s meeting, Board Chair Cook entertained a motion to adjourn. Dallin so moved. Megan seconded; passed unanimously. Reviewed & Approved: September 16, 2025 Board Chair: Brigham Cook Board Clerk: Kristi Hamilton
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