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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 A
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) -
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