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A G E N D A
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Buhl Joint School District No. 412
August 20, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Buhl High School Library, #1 Indian Territory, Buhl, Idaho
Audio of this meeting will be available on the district’s Facebook page as a courtesy to the public. Should we experience any technical difficulties, the board meeting will continue as scheduled at the in-person location without the live stream.
Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
* Roll Call - Quorum
* Pledge of Allegiance
* Public Comment – Individuals wishing to address the Board regarding agenda items must complete Form 4105F - Request to Address the Board and submit it to the Board Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
* Approval of Agenda (discussion/action)
PUBLIC COMMENT - The Board welcomes public comment related to agenda items. Individuals wishing to speak will be recognized by the Chair and may address the Board for a three minute time limit as outlined in Board policy. Remember, personnel issues that involve either students or staff are not items that can be discussed in open meetings.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (information) - No report to give.
BUHL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPORT (information) - No report to give.
REPORTS (information) -
* Superintendent report – Angie Oparnico
* Financial report - Krista Moyer
* Student achievement report - Cyndi Cooper- Summer School
BUSINESS AGENDA
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AND CONFIRMATION AGENDA (discussion/action) -
* Waive the reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as they were submitted to each board member.
* Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2025
* Approve the August financial statements
* Approve the August vouchers
* Approve the school building checking accounts for August
* Personnel Recommendations
* Approval of Alternative Authorizations:
* Eva Hale - Alternative Authorization (HS Math Teacher)
* Kelsey Margulieux- Alternative Authorization (HS Math Teacher)
* Approve new hire/transfers:
* Tina Snider - Food Service Worker
* Katelin Roberts - HS Food Service Worker
* Sage Eckert - HS Volleyball Coach C Team
* Tyler Allred - HS Boys Basketball Coach C Team
* Deb Lyga - HS SPED Teacher (part-time)
* William Hale - HS Choir Teacher (part-time)
* Kelsey Margulieux - HS Math Teacher (part-time)
* Emily Yenne - MS Para
* Approval of resignations/retirements/terminations/leaves:
* Kylie Harvey - Food Service
* Hannah Henson - MS Para
* Ana Soto - MS Para
* Ana Arizmendi - PES Para
* Shandra Bettencourt - HS Kitchen Manager
DISCUSSION/ACTION
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CERTIFIED STAFF DUTIES AND STIPEND INFORMATION (discussion/action) - Additional administrative and certified staff duties and related stipends.
BOARD OPERATING GOALS / STRATEGIC PLAN (discussion/action) -
BUS ROUTES (discussion/action) -
REQUEST WAIVER FOR DIGITAL LITERACY FOR CLASS OF 2028 (discussion/action) -
NUTRITION COMMITTEE (discussion) - Board Chair to appoint a Trustee to serve on the committee.
IDAHO SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION (ISBA) CONVENTION (discussion) - The Idaho School Boards Association Annual Convention will be held November 12–14, 2025, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration opens August 19, 2025.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES (discussion/action) -
Board of Trustees
1615 Trustee Spouse Employment
Instruction
2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
2435 Advanced Opportunities
Students
3000 Entrance, Placement, Transfer
Community Relations
4105F Request to Address the Board
4600P Volunteer Assistance Procedures
Financial Management
7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement
7405P Procuring Public Works, Services, and Personal Property
7407 Public Procurement of Goods and Services
7408 Entering into Professional Service Contracts
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES (discussion/action) -
Board of Trustees
1500P Board Meetings Procedure
1500B Board Operating Protocols
Instruction
2320 Health Enhancement Education
2320P Parent Complaints
2320F Parental Permission Form for Sex Education of Instruction Related to Human Sexuality
Students
3000 Entrance, Placement, Transfer
3010 Open Enrollment
3010P Open Enrollment Procedure
3265 Student-Owned Electronic Communication Devices
3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
3340 Corrective Actions and Punishment, and Denial of Enrollment
3340P Corrective Actions, Punishment, and Denial of Enrollment
3525 Immunization Requirements
Community Relations
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT - The Board welcomes public comment related to school district items. Individuals wishing to speak will be recognized by the Chair and may address the Board for a three minute time limit as outlined in Board policy. Remember, personnel issues that involve either students or staff are not items that can be discussed in open meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS (information) – The next school board meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
ADJOURN (action)
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