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Buhl Joint School District No. 412
Board of Trustees
Minutes of Special Board Meeting
March 20, 2026 – 7:45 p.m.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees of Buhl Joint School District No. 412, Twin Falls and Gooding Counties, State of Idaho, met in its properly posted meeting place in the Buhl High School Library, located at 1 Indian Territory, Buhl, Idaho on March 20, 2026.
The special session was called to order by Board Vice Chair Jenny Hopkins at 7:45 p.m. In attendance were Board Chair Jennie Ridley (via speaker phone), Vice Chair Jenny Hopkins, and Trustees Carla Critchfield, Cody Gilland and Alisa Atkinson. Also present were Superintendent Angie Oparnico and Clerk of the Board Dena Felix.
Opening Items - The meeting began with a roll call to ensure a quorum was present.
Approval of Agenda (discussion/action) - Trustee Alisa Atkinson moved and Trustee Carla Critchfield seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.
Executive Session (discussion/action) - Trustee Alisa Atkinson moved and Trustee Carla Critchfield moved to enter executive session at 7:46 p.m. Present: Board Chair Jennie Ridley (via speakerphone - Aye; Vice Chair Jenny Hopkins - Aye; Trustee Carla Critchfield - Aye; Trustee Cody Gilland - Aye; Trustee Alisa Atkinson - Aye.
As per Section Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(a) and 74-206(b) the board held and executive session to consider the Hiring / considering applicants and Evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints of charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public student;
Action to Exit: Trustee Alisa Atkinson moved and Trustee Carla Critchfield seconded a motion to exit and adjourn the executive session at 8:48 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
High School Principal (discussion/action) - Trustee Alisa Atkinson moved and Board Chair Jennie Ridley seconded the motion to hire Katie Horner as the high school principal. Motion carried 4 - 1 with Trustee Critchfield voting against.
Adjourn (action) – There being no further business, Board Chair Jenny Ridley moved and Trustee Carla Critchfield seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk of the Board Date
Special Board Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2026
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