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Minutes of the Negotiations Special Meeting of the Joint School District No. 412 held May 20, 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: Teresa Silveus 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 20, 2026 as provided in Idaho Code 33-510. Meeting was called to order at 4:02 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. Agreed. Per HB516, a personal day must be used and prior approval required. 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. Agreed. Will work with board members to develop an exit 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. The sick leave bank committee shall consist of the following members who should be appointed by the BEA president and the Superintendent: 1 sick bank member from the elementary school; 1 sick bank member from the middle school; 1 sick bank member from the high school; Human Resource Manager; 1 Administrator. The majority of the committee must be present for them to meet and make a decision on the request. 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. Agreed. It will go in the negotiated agreement that day is 7:45 - 4:00 (for union purposes). Talk with the building administrator about flexibility when needed. All union activities will be completed after school per HB516. If the union wants to use School property, a facilities request must be made at the District office. All union business can only be done through personal emails per HB516. Article III Language Discussion was held regarding removal of the final sentence related to advancement requirements and salary placement. Agreed. Removal of 4.8.0 due to HB516. Teacher Coverage Compensation The committee discussed compensation for teacher coverage assignments when substitutes are unavailable. Agreed. Agreed to pay $25 per coverage unit when a sub could not be found. This is not the same as the coverage units for when a teacher wants to leave an hour early for appointments, etc. 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. Agreed. The Buhl Joint School District will pay the premium for each full time employee for the group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs formulated by the Insurance Committee, such amount to be paid in equal monthly installments through August 31 of each Agreement year. This will be renegotiated annually. The district will also provide a $500 Health Reimbursement account for each full-time employee. Pay Scale Preliminary discussion regarding the district salary schedule and career ladder advancement. Agreed. The state schedule did not change. Movement on the career ladder is the only increase in pay. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Clerk of the Board Date
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