Buhl Joint District #412 | agenda | meeting 2026-08-19 | Agenda/Agenda 08-19-26.docx source: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1lGtYLG6foaUP_ipf4WSHFDaQkZHx2sxk A G E N D A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Buhl Joint School District No. 412 August 19, 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) - None. Buhl Education Association Report (information) - None. Reports (information) - Superintendent Report - Angie Oparnico Financial Report - Krista Moyer Student Achievement Report - Admin 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 15, 2026 Approve the July 2026 financial statements Approve the July 2026 vouchers Approve the school building checking accounts for July 2026 Personnel Recommendations Approval of new hires: Megan Gutierrez (Child Nutrition Manager) Sandra Payne (Child Nutrition Worker) Emily Apgood (Emergency Hire Elementary 5th Grade Teacher) Susan Pearson (Emergency Hire Middle School Social Studies Teacher) Keri Van Vleet (High School Special Education Teacher) Approval of resignations/retirements/terminations/leaves: Jamie Story (Child Nutrition Worker) Traci Staley (Child Nutrition Worker) Shandra Bettencourt (Child Nutrition Manager) Victoria Deetz (Middle School Social Studies Teacher) DISCUSSION/ACTION Welcome Back Students & Staff (discussion) - Discussion regarding the start of the 2026-2027 school year, including welcoming students and staff back to school and preparations for a successful school year. FFA Out-of-State Travel (discussion/action) - Consideration to approve out-of-state travel for FFA students to attend the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana October 19-24, 2026. Board Operating Goals / Strategic Plan (discussion/action) - Review and discussion of Board operating goals and the District Strategic Plan, including priorities, progress, and next steps for the 2026-2027 school year Bus Routes (discussion/action) - Review and discussion of bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year, including proposed routes, transportation needs, and any necessary changes or adjustments. Idaho School Board Association (ISBA) Convention (discussion) - The Idaho School Boards Association Annual Convention will be held November 4-6, 2026, at the Boise Centre in Boise, Idaho. Registration opens September 2026. Board Self-assessment (discussion) - reminder Idaho Special Education Manual (discussion/action) - Consideration to accept the 2025 Idaho Special Education Manual approved by Idaho Department of Education. Consideration to Run Supplemental Levy/Adopt Ballot Language (discussion/action) - Superintendent Oparnico will present information regarding a November supplemental levy election. Review High School Student Handbook and Student Athletic Handbook (discussion/action) - Review proposed revisions to the high school student and athletic handbooks for the 2026-27 school year. Consideration To Approve The First Reading of the Following Policies (discussion/action) - Students Policy 3500 Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations Community Relations Policy 4170 District or School Operated Social Media Personnel Policy 5260 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Policy 5265 Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment Policy 5280 Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Code of Ethics Policy 5295 Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations Policy 5296 Limits on Teacher Union Activities Policy 5335 Employee Use of Electronic Communication Devices Policy 5335F Electronic Communication Device Agreement Policy 5500 Personnel Records Policy 5900 Prohibition on Staff Support of Social Transitions Non-Instructional Operations Policy 8705 Generative Artificial Intelligence Consideration to Approve the Second Reading of the Following Policies (discussion/action) - Instruction Policy 2353 Minute of Silence Policy 2353F Minute of Silence Students Policy 3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying Policy 3295P Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying Policy 3330 Student Discipline Policy 3331 Weapons at School Policy 3500F Blanket Consent Form for Health Care Services for Minor Children Policy 3540 Emergency Treatment Personnel Policy 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria Policy 5100P Hiring Process and Criteria-Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants Policy 5100F1 Authorization for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers Board Update (information) - Summary of recent Board activities and administrative updates. 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) - Board Training: Scheduled with Dr. Heather Williams on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Buhl High School Library. Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Buhl High School Library. Adjourn (action) -