Jerome Joint District #261 | agenda | meeting 2025-12-16 | Dec 16, 2025
source: https://www.jeromeschools.org/board-agendas-minutes/121625

121625 | Jerome SD #261
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Jerome School District #261
Board of Trustees Minutes
December 16, 2025
4:30 p.m. Regular Session
Administrative Complex Board Room
Board of Trustees: Zone 1 Liz Bingham, Zone 2 Peter Gibbons, Zone 3 Jeff Schroeder,
Zone 4 Annette Lott, Zone 5 Staci Leavitt
Superintendent Brent Johnson, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Evans, Board Clerk Jodi Stewart
“The Jerome School Board of Education is committed to supporting students’ need to graduate from high school equipped with the character, skills and knowledge to successfully enter work or postsecondary training. “
The Jerome School District School Board Meetings will be conducted
in person
and
available
by audio
as a courtesy to Jerome School District staff and patrons.
(The meetings will not be recorded.)
The board meeting will be available by audio to the public through the following link:
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/frr-spzc-ahp
Or dial: (US) +1 470-705-3645‬ PIN: 911 806 151‬#
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All public comments or questions will be accepted in written form and can be sent to the District Clerk
via email to
jodi.stewart@jeromeschools.org
Board of Trustees present: Zone 1 Liz Bingham (arrived at 4:32pm), Zone 3 Jeff Schroeder, Zone 4 Annette Lott, Zone 5 Staci Leavitt. Board of Trustees not present:  Zone 2 Peter Gibbons. Others present: Superintendent Brent Johnson, Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director Ryan Evans, District Clerk Jodi Stewart, HR Director Gina Cakebread, Transportation Director Tim Hicks, Federal Programs Director Kim Lickley, Special Services Director Toni Harbaugh, District Social Worker Rachel DelValle, Tarrence Handyside, Kyle Cleveland and
Matthew Tipton wi
th SSC Services, Jonathan Gillen with Charter Impact (via Google Meet), community members, teachers and staff.
Call
to Order 4:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Jodi Stewart
Waive reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as submitted to each board member.
Approval of Agenda (Action)
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting and approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Individuals who wish to address the Board of Trustees regarding any action items must sign in prior to the start of the regular board meeting at 4:30 p.m. and placed before each action item on the agenda.
Jerome School District Presentations:
Excellence in Education Staff Awards for December
Certified Elementary -
Amanda Mansell Horizon Elementary School
Certified Secondary -
Kellie Rushing
Jerome Middle School
Classified -
Gabriela Becerra
Jerome Middle School
Administrator - Nicole Ferreira Jerome Middle School
STAR and LKV Presentation
Consent Agenda
(Action)
Approval of Previous Minutes
October 30, 2025
November 18, 2025
December 8, 2025
Financials
Financial Report
Building Financial Reports
Jefferson Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Summit Elementary School
Jerome Middle School
Jerome High School
Falls City Academy
Special Services
Personnel Changes 2025-26 SY
A motion was made by Liz Bingham  and seconded by
Annette Lott
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Liz Bingham
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Scheduled Visitors
(Information):  There were no scheduled visitors at the December meeting.
Correspondence to the Board
(Information)
Trustee committee report
Teacher Leadership Team
held Monthly 1st Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm
- Staci Leavitt
Wellness Committee
held Monthly 2nd Wednesday  3:45pm-4:45pm beginning September 10th, 2025
- Jeff Schroeder
Facilities Committee
held Weekly on Wednesday 8:00am-9:30am
- Jeff Schroeder
Policy Review Committee-
Every other Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm -
Liz Bingham
Foundation Committee
Meeting held Monthly 1st Thursday 12:00pm-1:00pm
-  Peter Gibbons
Safety Committee
held 3rd Wed. Monthly @ 10:00am
- Peter Gibbons
Curriculum Committee held TBD -Annette Lott
Reports to the Board
(Information)
Jonathan Gillen - Charter Impact
Stephanie Clay - Chartwells
Terrance Handyside - SSC
SSC November Update
Culinary Presentation with Nicole Prince
Tim Hicks - Transportation Department
Kim Lickley - Federal Program Department
Tyler Wardle - Technology Department
Gina Cakebread - HR Department
Toni Harbaugh - Special Services Department
Ryan Evans  - Curriculum Department
Continuous Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Plan - Metrics Template
My Path Usage
Brent Johnson - Superintendent
Shared Goals/Building Admin Board Reports
Marshall Industries Sole Source Update
Traffic Study Update
JMS Heat Exchanger Update
Horizon Heat Pump Issue
Chartwells Food Service Interim Director Update
Breakfast with Brent Scheduling Plan
Holiday Staff Meal December 17th
Proposed Calendar Information Update
New Staff Onboarding
ISEE and Budget Work Ongoing
HVAC Bid Process
Approval of Bills
(Action
)
Bills Approval
A motion was made by Liz Bingham and seconded by Annette Lott to approve the bills as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Liz Bingham
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Board Business
Continuing Business
Policy
2320
Health, Sex Education, and Human Sexuality (2nd Reading Action)
2340
Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom (2nd Reading Action)
2435
Advanced Opportunities (2nd Reading Action)
3281
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (2nd Reading Action)
3370
Searches and Seizure (2nd Reading Action)
7110
Budget Implementation and Execution (2nd Reading Action)
7218
Federal Grant Financial Management System (2nd Reading Action)
7220
Documentation and Approval of Claims(2nd Reading Action)
A motion was made by Liz Bingham and seconded by Annette Lott to approve Policy 2320, 2340, 2435, 3281, 3370, 7110, 7218, 7220 as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Liz Bingham
Annette Lott
(Trustee Jeff Schroeder asked to temporarily be excused from the meeting and did not vote on this item.)
New Business
Policy
7230
Financial Reporting and Audits
7235
Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds
7237
Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants
7310
Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement
Approval to replace failing electrical gear with new panel at Jerome High School (Action)
Quote 1
Breaker Exchange
Quote 2
Panel Board Option
Quote 3
Switch Board Option
A motion was made by Liz Bingham and seconded by Annette Lott  to approve quote # two (2), Panel Board option, to replace failing electrical gear at Jerome High School. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Liz Bingham
Annette Lott
(Trustee Jeff Schroeder asked to temporarily be excused from the meeting and did not vote on this item.)
Community Engagement and Support (Information)
Meeting Schedules and Governance (Information)
Special Board Meeting
Agenda Planning
(Information)
Audience of Citizens
(Information)
Karen Hamilton - Concerns
Shiloh Clark - My Why
Lanie Bragg - My Story
Mackenzie Rodriguez - Concerns
Executive Session
(Action)
IC 74-206(1)(b)(d) – Personnel or Student.(b)To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent or public school student; and (d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in Chapter 1, Title 74, Idaho Code.
A motion was made by Liz Bingham and seconded by Annette Lott that the Board of Trustees of Jt. Jerome School District #261 recess into executive session in the manner and for the purpose authorized by Section 74-206(1)(b)(d), Idaho Code, regarding personnel issues involving employees or student issues involving students of the district. The motion passed by roll call vote:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Liz Bingham
Jeff Schroeder
Annette Lott
The board recessed into executive session at 6:44 p.m.
The board returned to open session at 8:50 p.m.
Consideration of Personnel Executive Item(s)
(Action)
Approve Certified Employee P2526-10  Release from 2025-26 Contract Request (Action)
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to not
approve Certified Employee release from 2025-26 Contract
.  The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
(Trustee Liz Bingham excused herself from the meeting at 8:50pm.  She did not vote on this item.)
Accept recommendation of district admin to dismiss Classified Employee (Action)
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to
accept recommendation of district admin to dismiss Classified Employee P2526-11
.  The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
(Trustee Liz Bingham excused herself from the meeting at 8:50pm.  She did not vote on this item.)
Finalized the Superintendent 2025-26 Evaluation (Information)
13. Consideration of Student Executive Session Item(s) (Action)
Student Discipline:
Per Idaho Code 33-205(3) and 74-206(1)(b) the board considered one (1) student discipline issue and took action accordingly. Such action shall be documented in the students educational record and is confidential pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable state and federal code and regulation provisions and parents and student were notified of the decision.
Truancies
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by
Jeff Schroeder
to approve the District Clerk's Declaration of Truancy for ten (10) students as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
(Trustee Liz Bingham excused herself from the meeting at 8:50pm.  She did not vote on this item.)
14. Adjourn:
There being no other business before the board, Chairman Staci Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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