Buhl Joint District #412 | agenda | meeting 2026-02-18 | Agenda 02-18-26 source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1frs2-mYISYGpmzvDGEzaPNh0l8Dql4BJX2GF4rbrZ3I/export?format=txt A G E N D A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Buhl Joint School District No. 412 February 18, 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. * 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) - BMS-It’s Cool to Care BUHL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPORT (information) - Jennifer Miller to present. 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 January 21, 2026 * Approve the January financial statements * Approve the January vouchers * Approve the school building checking accounts for January * Personnel Recommendations * Approval of resignations/retirements/terminations/leaves: * Olivia Swensen (Elementary Para) * Ann Glimm (HS Math Teacher) effective end of 25/26 school year * Employee 2025-2026 A DISCUSSION/ACTION ISBA DAY ON THE HILL (discussion) - February 16-17, 2026 in Boise. POST-LEGISLATIVE TOUR (discussion) - April 24, 2026 at College of Southern Idaho. BOARD TRAINING (discussion/action) - Review and choose training topic. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE (discussion/action) - Appointment of committee to begin upon receiving a written request to negotiate and to conclude upon the ratification of the agreement by the board of trustees and the Buhl Education Association. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL INTERVIEWS (discussion) - Superintendent Oparnico will report. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR (discussion/action) - Superintendent Oparnico will report. PROCESS TO SET THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET (discussion/action) - CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES (discussion/action) - 7400P1 Federal Award Requirements 7400P2 Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award 7400P4 General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards 7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement 7450 Federal Cash Management Policy 7450P2 Federal Program Income 7455 Federal Debarment and Suspension 7600 Declaration of Financial Emergency 7600P1 Declaration of Financial Emergency CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND 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 7320P2 Selected Items of Cost 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The purpose of the Executive Session is to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or agent as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (b). Action may be taken pertinent to personnel matters in Executive Session per Idaho Code 33-514. 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Statement of Purpose: (a) Adjourn to Executive Session re Personnel Matters: (action) The Board will adjourn to Executive Session by roll call vote in accordance with Idaho Code, Section 74-206 (1) (b): to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent. Action may be taken in Executive Session per Idaho Code, Section 33-514. (i) Employee 2025 2026 A (ii) Superintendents Contract OPEN SESSION SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT (discussion/action) - Consideration for the Board of Trustees to accept the Superintendent’s contract. UPCOMING EVENTS (information) – The next school board meeting is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. ADJOURN (action) -