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Minutes of the Negotiations Special Meeting of the Joint School District No. 412 held May 12, 2026 at the Buhl High School Library, 1 Indian Territory, Buhl ID 83316 at 4:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Jennie Ridley, Alisa Atkinson, Krista Moyer Clerk of the Board: Dena Felix Administrators: Angie Oparnico Business Manager: Krista Moyer BEA Negotiations Committee: Eva Hale, Ann Glimm Staff: None present The negotiation special meeting of Joint School District No. 412 was held at the Buhl High School Library, 1 Indian Territory, Buhl ID at 4:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026 as provided in Idaho Code 33-510. Meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm. BEA Negotiations: BEA previously presented a form verifying it represented 50%+1 of the District’s staff for negotiating. BEA submitted a proposal to the district bargaining members. Discussion was held regarding allowing the BEA a designated opportunity to speak during Board meetings. It was noted that proof of membership may be required. Agreed. IEA Event Attendance Discussion regarding allowing additional BEA members to attend IEA events if an officer is unable to attend. Tabled. Exit Surveys The committee discussed reintroducing exit surveys for departing staff members. Discussion included collaboration between administration and BEA representatives to develop a survey process and review examples from other districts. Tabled for further information. Will work together to develop survey. Sick Bank Procedures Discussion was held regarding management of sick bank records through the District Office. Proposed changes to the sick bank policy were reviewed. Discussion included possible committee structure and oversight. Agreed - 5 Sick Leave Bank Members: 1 sick leave member from each building, Human Resources Mananger, Administrator or Superintendent. Contract Hours / Flexibility The committee discussed flexibility in contract hours for certified staff, including the possibility of allowing staff to leave after instructional responsibilities are complete while still meeting required daily hours. Tabled. Article III Language Discussion was held regarding removal of the final sentence related to advancement requirements and salary placement. Agreed. Teacher Coverage Compensation The committee discussed compensation for teacher coverage assignments when substitutes are unavailable. Comparative compensation information from neighboring districts was reviewed: Wendell: $25 Minico: $30 Jerome: $30 Burley: Comp time with end-of-year payout at $25 Wood River: $30 Tabled - more information needed. Insurance and Benefits Discussion regarding maintaining insurance and benefits at current levels, including HRA contribution discussion of reducing annual amount from $1,000 to $500. Tabled. Pay Scale Preliminary discussion regarding the district salary schedule and career ladder advancement. Agreed - follow career ladder, on change if advance to next rung. Substitute Pool Concerns Concerns were expressed regarding the limited substitute pool and the need to recruit additional guest teachers. Hiring Timeline Discussion regarding beginning hiring efforts prior to March. Teacher Workload Concerns Committee members discussed concerns regarding increasing teacher responsibilities and additional duties being assigned without compensation or recognition. Next Meeting The next negotiations committee meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Clerk of the Board Date
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