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Jerome Joint District #261

Sep 23, 2025

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Jerome School District #261
Board of Trustees Agenda
September 23, 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,
Business Manager Brian Bridwell, 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 2 Peter Gibbons, Zone 3 Jeffrey Schroeder, Zone 4 Annette Lott, Zone 5 Staci Leavitt. Board of Trustees not present:  Zone 1 Liz Bingham. Others present: Superintendent Brent Johnson, Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director Ryan Evans, Business Manager Brian Bridwell, District Clerk Jodi Stewart, HR Director Gina Cakebread, Transportation Director Tim Hicks, Federal Programs Director Kim Lickley, District Social Worker Rachel DelValle, Tarrence Handyside and Kyle Cleveland with SSC Services, Stephanie Clay with Chartwells, community members, teachers and staff.
Call to Order 4:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Annette Lott
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 Peter Gibbons 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
Peter Gibbons
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 September
Certified Elementary - Kate Dutcher Teacher at Summit Elementary
Certified Secondary - Zach Nicholson Teacher at Jerome High School
Classified - Jodi Stewart District Clerk at the District Office
Consent Agenda
(Action)
Approval of Previous Minutes
Regular Meeting August 26, 2025
Special Meeting September 12, 2025
Financial Report
Cash Report
Reconciliation Report
Accrual Report
Revenue and Expense Summary
Balance Sheet
Building Financial Reports
Jefferson Elementary School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Frontier Elementary School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Horizon Elementary School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Summit Elementary School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Jerome Middle School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Jerome High School
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Falls City Academy
– Reconciliation – Check Register – Balance Sheet
Special Services
-- Reconciliation -- Check Register -- Balance Sheet
Personnel Changes 2025-26 SY
A motion was made by
Annette Lott
and seconded by
Peter Gibbons
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Scheduled Visitors
(Information)
Boys and Girls Club Update
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 Wednesday 3:45-4:45 -
Liz Bingham
Foundation Committee
Meeting held Monthly 1st Thursday 12:00-1:00 pm
-  Peter Gibbons
Safety Committee
held 3rd Wed. Monthly @ 10:00 am
- Peter Gibbons
Curriculum Committee held TBD -Annette Lott
Reports to the Board
(Information)
Stephanie Clay - Chartwells
Terrance Handyside - SSC
Tim Hicks - Transportation Department
Kim Lickley - Federal Program Department
Brian Bridwell - Finance Department
Tyler Wardle - Technology Department
Gina Cakebread - HR Department
Toni Harbaugh - Special Services Department
Ryan Evans  - Curriculum Department
Brent Johnson - Superintendent
Goals
Four Day Week Committee
Power School Update - Board Access
Approval of Bills
(Action
)
Bills Approval
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to approve the bills as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Board Business
Continuing Business
Policy 5100F1
Authorization for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers (2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5340
Evaluation of Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5350
Certified Personnel Resignation (Release from Contract
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5370
Nonschool Employment by Professional Staff Members
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5410
Family Medical Leave
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5825
Evaluation of School Bus Drivers
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5830
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers
(2nd Reading Action)
Policy 5830P1
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
(2nd Reading Action)
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to approve Policies 5100F1, 5340, 5350, 5370, 5410, 5825, 5830, 5830P1 as presented. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
New Business
Policy (Information)
Drop Policy 2540
Selection, Adoption and Removal of Curricular Materials (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 2630P
Research-Based Homework Guidelines (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3090
Foreign Exchange Students (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3535
AIDS/HIV Infected Students (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3535P
Procedure for Handling Body Fluids that have the Potential of Transmitting Infectious Diseases (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3572
Student Records Name/Gender Change (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3572F
Student Name/Gender Change Request Form (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 3515B
Food Allergy Management-Background (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 4405
School Resource Officers (1st Reading Information)
Drop Policy 4410
Investigations and Arrests by Police (1st Reading Information)
Policy 1505
Board Meeting News Coverage (1st Reading Information)
Policy 2585
Use of Therapy Dogs in the Training (1st Reading Information)
Policy 2700F
High School Graduation Requirements Participation Form (1st Reading Information)
Approval of Out of State Travel (Action)
Consideration of
Jerome Middle School Performing Arts Club
to travel to Sandy, Utah to attend a musical at the Hale Center Theater.
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Peter Gibbons to approve the Jerome Middle School Performing Arts Out of State Travel to Sandy Utah. The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Consideration of
Jerome High School FFA
to travel to Indianapolis IN to attend the National FFA Convention.
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Peter Gibbons to approve the
Jerome High School FFA to travel to Indianapolis IN.
The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Consideration of
Jerome High School Cross Country
to travel to Lewiston ID
(Lodging in Clarkston WA)
for State Meet.
A motion was made by Annette Lott and seconded by Jeff Schroeder to approve the
Jerome High School Cross Country to travel to Lewiston ID
(Lodging in Clarkston WA)
.
The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Approval for
Seniors to Paint Their Assigned Parking Spaces
(Action)
A motion was made to refer the Parking Lot Painting matter to the Policy Committee to draft an option and present it at the October Board meeting.
The motion passed by the following:
AYE: Staci Leavitt
Annette Lott
Jeff Schroeder
Peter Gibbons
Community Engagement and Support (Information)
Meeting Schedules and Governance (Information)
Agenda Planning
(Information)
Audience of Citizens
(Information)There were no sign-ins for the Audience of Citizens.
Adjourn:
There being no other business before the board, Chairman Staci Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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