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A G E N D A
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Buhl Joint School District No. 412
January 21, 2026 - 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.
ANNUAL MEETING
* Welcome and introduction of newly-elected Board Members by the current Chair;
* Swearing in of newly-elected Trustees;
ELECTION OF OFFICERS (discussion/action) -
* Nomination of Board Chair
* Nomination of Board Vice Chair
* Appointment of Board Clerk
* Appointment of Custodian of Public Records
* Appointment of Treasurer
* Review Code of Ethics
CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS (discussion/action) -
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (discussion/action) -
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.
ESTABLISH SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS (discussion/action) -
* Day of the Month -
* Time of Meeting -
* Location - Buhl High School Library or Buhl High School Auditorium
DESIGNATION OF LOCATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING (discussion/action) -
* Buhl School District Office - front door of high school
* Buhl School District Website
* Physical Location of Meeting - Buhl High School Library
* Courtesy postings include all school buildings
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER (discussion/action) -
* Times News
ADOPT CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (action) - Read, sign and return back to the Board Clerk.
TITLE IX COORDINATOR AND TITLE VII OFFICER (discuss/action) - Discuss, assign and/or re-affirm Title IX Coordinator and Title VII Officer.
REGULAR MEETING
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (information) - High School Drama Club
BUHL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPORT (information) -
REPORTS (information) -
* Superintendent report – Angie Oparnico
* Curriculum, Maintenance, Tech, Athletics, Food Service
* Financial report - Krista Moyer
* Student achievement report - Mauri Gowans
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 December 17, 2025
* Approve the December financial statements
* Approve the December vouchers
* Approve the school building checking accounts for December
* Personnel Recommendations
* Approval of new hires
* TJ Cline (HS Baseball Head Coach)
* Approval of resignations/retirements/terminations/leaves:
* Emily Yenne (Middle School Para)
* Megan Pearce (High School Kitchen Manager)
* Erika Bridgman (High School Food Service Worker)
DISCUSSION/ACTION
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL PLUS STAFFING AGENCY FOR TEMPORARY CLASSIFIED STAFFING (discussion/action) - Consideration to use staffing agency for classified positions.
ISBA WORKSHOPS (discussion/action) - Consideration to schedule school board training with ISBA.
DAY ON THE HILL (discussion/action) - Day On The Hill in Boise is February 16-17, 2026.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION MANUAL (discussion/action) - Consideration for annual board approval of the state Special Education Manual.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES (discussion/action) -
2445 District/Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction
3050 Attendance Policy
4260 Records Available to the Public
4260F Record Request Form
5740 Reduction in Force
5740P Reduction in Force
5740P2 Reduction in Force
7225 Financial Fraud and Theft Prevention
7235 Financial Accountability and Federal Grant Funds
7237 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants
7270 Property Records
7320 Allowable Use for Grant Funds
7320P2Selected Items of Cost
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES (discussion/action) -
2420 Title 1
2420P1 Title 1 - Parent and Family Engagement
2700P1 Graduation Requirements Procedure 1
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, February 18, 2026.
ADJOURN (action) -
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