Buhl Joint District #412 | minutes | meeting 2026-05-05 | 5-20-26 Regular Agenda/Minutes/DRAFT Budget Meeting Minutes 05-05-26.docx
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Buhl Joint School District No. 412
Board of Trustees          
DRAFT Minutes of Special Budget Work Session Meeting
May 5, 2026 - 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Discussion Items
Auto Tech Position
Discussed 1.0 FTE Auto Tech position opening.
Spoke with Cowden at CSI regarding the high school Auto Tech program.
Program meeting scheduled for Friday regarding dual credit opportunities.
Discussed small gas engines class with Mr. Jones; no prerequisites required.
High School Math Position
Reviewed staffing adjustments for high school math.
Plan discussed to replace:
½ Auto Tech FTE
1 Math FTE
PES Staffing
Discussed potential reduction of FTE positions at PES due to overstaffing concerns.
Kindergarten/pre-kindergarten enrollment currently around 50 students.
Middle school staffing discussion included:
Transitioning social studies teacher to high school.
Removing one secretarial position.
Special Education
Special education interviews conducted today.
Breland needs alternate authorization.
Paraprofessional Staffing
Discussed para staffing levels:
8 or 9 paraprofessionals at PES
ABC
Library
Computers
5 MS/HS paraprofessionals
2 part-time positions
Food Service
Reviewed Food Service staffing at 27 hours per week.
Discussed removing benefits.
HRA Discussion
Reviewed HRA contribution reduction from $1,000 to $500.
Levy Discussion
Levy discussion anticipated to run in November.
Discussed possible fundraising requirements tied to coach stipends or services offered.
Strategic Plan
New strategic plan scheduled to begin July 1.
IDLA Discussion
Volunteers at PES
Background checks required.
Discussed creating a table/process to increase parent involvement.
Volunteers will operate within established parameters and assigned duties.
Summary Items
Three math certifications discussed.
No Auto Tech program currently lined up with CSI.
Food Service benefits reduction discussed, excluding manager and Food Service director.
Benefits Discussion
Proposed 60-day waiting period.
Benefits effective July 1 following the probationary period of 60 days.
Time off to follow district policy.
Discussed increasing required hours for insurance eligibility to 32 hours/week.
Food Service Stipends
Proposed $1,000 stipend for seven employees.
Pro-rated per paycheck after 60 days.
One-time stipend discussed due to removal of benefits.
Plan to review again next year.
Consideration to Approve Out-of-State Travel FFA Dairy Team (discussion/action) - Trustee Carla Critchfield moved to approve the out-of-state travel for the FFA Dairy Team to Utah on May 12, 2026.  Trustee Jenny Hopkins seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn (action) - There being no further business, Trustee Carla Critchfield moved to adjourn the meeting.  Trustee Jenny Hopkins seconded the motion.  The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Clerk of the Board							Date