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Board of Trustees’ Meeting June 25", 2026
District Office 6:30 p.m.
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, Idaho
Minutes
Chairwoman Mary Jo Marlow called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Marlow welcomed the
audience and led them in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members in attendance were Chairwoman Mary Jo Marlow, Vice Chairwoman Taryn Shoyo,
Treasurer Cleon Chapman, Trustee David Barlow, and Trustee Joey Call. Also in attendance were
Superintendent Brian Kress, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Wilson, Board Clerk Jennifer Hatch, Federal
Programs Director Becky Walker, Accounts Payable Clerk Christy Bissonnette
Approval of the Agenda- There were no changes to the posted agenda.
Public Forum — No one came forward during Public Forum.
2026-27 Budget Hearing (Action) — Mr. Kress went through the 2026-27 budget. The FY26 Maintenance
& Operations fund balance was $1,827,191. The FY27 Projected fund balance is $1,700,000. We had
$39,776,872 budgeted for FY26. We are budgeting $40.947,481 for FY27. The district’s biggest
expenditure is salaries. The FY27 budget for salaries is $21,185,685. This is an increase of $140,580. We
reduced 7 certified positions district wide. We have 396 employees in our district. Our benefits
expenditures increased by $668,473. This is primarily due to a $2,000 increase in insurance costs per
person. The budget for purchased services increased by $500,385 due to an increase in costs associated
with fuel for transportation, custodial services, and increased utility costs. There was no increase in state
money for routine maintenance and no state increase for operational funding. We will end this year with
a smaller deficit in the Child Nutrition program. We will continue to use $200,000 of our supplemental
levy to assist the program. Our plant facilities fund will be used for summer maintenance projects and
annual building repair expenses. Mr. Chapman moved that the board of trustees approve the 2026-27
budget as presented by Mr. Kress. Mr. Call seconded the motion. All approved. The motion passed.
Superintendent Update (Information) — Most of our buildings are closed for summer. Our summer
projects are in full swing. We are building greenhouses, building new tennis/pickleball courts and other
projects. The summer lunch program is going well. We have 3 locations that are grab and go and one sit
down location. We will not be doing the program in July, the participation in past years has declined
dramatically in July.
April and May Financial Reports (Information) — The April and May Financial Reports were presented
by Mr. Kress. (See Attachment A)
Student Data (Information) — Mr. Kress shared slides showing student data for the school year 2025-26.
Blackfoot School District graduated 365 students. We had 13 students graduate with an Associate’s
Degree and 59 graduate with a CTE endorsement. We had 138 students graduate with a minimum of a 3.6
GPA. Mr. Kress shared our District IRI data. Our students have shown growth across the board. He also
shared the ISAT data. We outperformed the state numbers in several areas.
Board Committees (Information) — Board Committees and their current Board member representation
was discussed. There are currently vacancies on several committees. Mr. Barlow will participate on the
curriculum committee. Mr. Call will participate on the BPAC committee. Ms. Shoyo will participate on
the PTA/Booster Committee (Public Relations), and Mr. Barlow will also participate on the swimming
pool/recreation center committee.
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School Wellness Compliance Report (Information) — Mr. Wilson shared a summary of the progress
and compliance efforts regarding Policy 569- School Wellness for the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Wilson
discussed Nutrition Services, Physical Activity Initiatives, and Policy Alignment. The Wellness
Committee, which includes representation from child nutrition, school administration, physical education
specialists, the school board, and parents met on May 28, 2026, to review these practices. We are proud
of the progress made this year. This information will be published on our website.
School Handbooks (Information) — Mr. Wilson shared a link to the Google Drive with all of the School
Handbooks for review. These student handbooks become policy so it is important that we review them
yearly. There are 5 State requirements of information that must be included in the handbooks: Title [X
Compliance and Disclosures, The District Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment policies, State Testing
information, Graduation alignment information (High Schools only), and the District Restraint and
Seclusion policy. Two new policies regarding a mandatory 60 seconds of silence and the social transition
policy are not currently in the handbooks, but information will be shared with parents as soon as it is
available. We will go over the handbooks again in July and ask for them to be approved. Mr. Wilson will
contact BHS to have them add the Coach’s Handbook to the Google drive for review.
Quarterly Policy Updates (Information) — Mr. Wilson presented the following policies for the first
reading for the Second Quarter of 2026: 205: Strategic Performance Plan and Training (formerly,
Continuous Improvement Plan), 296P1: Title [IX Grievance Procedure, 314: Employing Retired
Administrators- DELETED, 400: Hiring Process (previously Statement of Guiding Principles), 404.50:
Information on Past Job Performance and Misconduct (formerly, Information on Past Job Performance),
406: Investigating and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect, 440: Employment
of Certificated Employees, 446: Negotiated Agreement Terms, 447: Recruitment of Certificated
Employees- DELETED, 449: Release from Contract of Certificated Employees, 465: Employing Retired
Teachers, 540: Maintenance of Orderly Conduct, 561: Administering Medications, 564: Health Records,
Health Care Services, and Emergency Care (formerly, Health Records and Emergency Care)- NEW,
564F1: Blanket Consent Form for Health Care Services for Minor- NEW, 569: School Wellness, 639:
Parental Rights in Education, 640: Moment of Silence- NEW, 652: Library and Resource Center
Materials, 652F1: Library and Resource Center Materials Complaint Form, 815: Fund Balance and
Accounting (GASB 54)- NEW, 819: Consistency of Application of Federal Funding During Closure-
NEW.
Paper Bid Results (Action) — Mrs. Bissonnette presented the results of the paper bid for the 2026-27
school year. She is asking to award the paper contract to Contract Paper Group. We have used them in the
past and had great service and communication with them. Mr. Barlow moved that the board of trustees
approve awarding the paper bids as recommended by Mrs. Bissonnette. Mr. Chapman seconded the
motion. All approved. The motion passed.
Motion to Executive Session (Action) — Mr. Chapman moved that the board of trustees recess into
executive session in the manner and for the purposes authorized by Section 74-206, Idaho Code (1) (a)
to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, (b) to consider the
evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public
officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student and (j) To consider labor
contract matters authorized under section 74-206A (1)(a) and (b), Idaho Code. Ms. Shoyo seconded the
motion. .
Mrs. Marlow noted that this is proper business for consideration in executive session as per Idaho Code
74-206. All board members in attendance voted in the affirmative in a roll call vote. Mrs. Marlow —
aye. Ms. Shoyo- aye. Mr. Chapman — aye. Mr. Barlow — aye. Mr. Call — aye. The motion passed.
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Executive Session
Mr. Kress presented the personnel recommendations.
The board reconvened into open session at 8:22 p.m.
June 25, 2026
8:02 p.m.
Consent Agenda (Action) — Mrs. Marlow asked if there were any questions regarding items on the
consent agenda. There were none. Mr. Barlow moved that the board of trustees approve the prior board
meeting minutes, personnel recommendations as they appear below with the declaration of an area of
need, and the payment of May bills. Mr. Chapman seconded the motion. All approved.
Mr. Chapman moved that the board of trustees approve the 3.3% contract renewal increase for ABM.
Mr. Barlow seconded the motion. All approved. The motion passed.
Mr. Chapman moved that board of trustees approve the reinstitution of the fuel rider, with a 0%
increase, as part of their contract renewal for transportation. Mr. Barlow seconded the motion. All
approved. The motion passed.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
New Hires
Brooklyn Adams
Benjamin Alvarez Jr.
Cortnie Bohman *
Amy Curzon
Kenny Dahle
Jacob “Quinn” Dayley
Morgan Gasca
Travis Harrison
Toby Johnson
Toby Johnson
Whitney Kenworthy (Cat 1)
Abigail Kerr
Kirsten Lancaster
Brooke Martinez
Lacy Neff
Justine Sanders
Kara Toler *
Cristina Troumbley
New Hires within District
Jordyn Monroe
Keri Salmon
Extracurricular
Zach Campbell
Michael Monroe
Resignations/Retirements
Viviana Chavez
Position
Kitchen Manager
ERR Paraprofessional (FT)
Band Teacher
2" Grade Teacher
Summer Maintenance
English Teacher
Summer Maintenance
Band Teacher
Speech & Debate / English Teacher
Speech & Debate Coach
GearUp / Boss College & Career
Science Teacher
Dean of Students
Daycare Paraprofessional (PT)
SLP Assistant (FT)
Extended School Year Teacher
Math Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
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Cross Country Girls’ Head Coach
Drama Assistant Coach
Position
Food Service Assistant (PT)
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Alyssa Herndon
Heather Higgins
Kacee Jensen
Kambree Jeppsen
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Aysa Thomas
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Future Agenda Items (Information) — The board would like information about the CTE testing and a
building maintenance report. They would like a schedule showing how construction at the BTEC is
progressing. They would like to have milestones listed and possibly how much of the budget has been
used at each milestone.
Adjournment (Action) — Mr. Call moved that the June meeting of the board of trustees be adjourned.
Mr. Chapman seconded the motion. All approved. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at
Jennifer Hatch, Clerk
Board Meeting Minutes 6/25/2026
BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55
FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Month Ending:
April 30, 2026
ZIONS BANK
M & O- CMIA Account $ 1,151,164.59
Outstanding Checks $ (231,487.60)
ZIONS BANK M&O TOTAL $ 919,676.99
DL EVANS BANK ( School Lunch) $ 369,231.73
INVESTMENTS - GENERAL OPERATIONS
State Investment Pool $ 5,186,373.27
PETTY CASH
District Balance 2/28/2026 $ 3,500.00
TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - April, 2026 $ _6,478,781.99
TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - April, 2025 $__7,023,264.05
BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
ALL DISTRICT FUNDS
For the Month Ending:
April 2026
April 1, 2026 Balance Forward:
REVENUE:
Other State Support $ 425,753.00
Federal - Child Nutrition $ 75,910.65
Earning Interest $ 32,069.01
Local - Child Nutrition $ 18,433.59
Federal - Title IV-A 21st Century $ 14,268.74
State - In Lieu of Taxes $ 7,220.75
State - Driver's Education $ 3,499.28
TOTAL REVENUE: $ 577,155.02
EXPENDITURES:
April Payroll $ 2,872,644.95
PERSI Delay - Reversed $ 397,571.49
Transportation $ 324,463.12
Custodial Contract $ 103,716.16
Bidg. Repair, Maint., Supplies, Equip. $ 85,758.72
Food Services $ 80,663.74
Ulilities/Tetephone $ 77,841.45
IDEA Contract Services $ 62,378.44
Instructional Suppplies $ 37,596.15
Contract Services $ 36,241.40
Technology Supplies $ 19,666.86
Technology Contract Services $ 6,755.17
Travel, Mileage Reimb., In-service $ 5,554.91
Business Office Contract Services $ 4,857.17
Curriculum $ 3,529.50
21st Cent. & GEAR UP Transportation $ 3,134.14
C.T.E. Travel $ 2,759.90
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $ 4,125,133.27
NET DECREASE IN CASH POSITION:
ENDING BALANCE:
General Fund
FY26 Budgeted Revenue
FY26 Revenue To Date
FY26 Budgeted Expenditures
FY26 Expenditures To Date
FY25 Actual Total Revenue
FY25 Actual Revenue thru 06/30/2025
FY25 Actual Total Expenditures
FY25 Actual Expenditures thru 06/30/2025
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$ 3,547,978.25
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39,067,007.00
36,612,760.57
38,783,678.00
28,529,609.63
36,126,435.67
32,516,322.41
36,473,638.03
26,209,632.37
$
10,026,760.24
6,478,781.99
93.7%
73.6%
$0.0%
71.9%
BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55
FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Month Ending:
May 31, 2026
ZIONS BANK
M & O- CMIA Account $ 1,922,368.96
Outstanding Checks $ (259,879.38)
ZIONS BANK M&O TOTAL $ _1,662,489.58
DL EVANS BANK ( School Lunch) $ 384,541.30
INVESTMENTS - GENERAL OPERATIONS
State Investment Pool $ 5,042,264.39
PETTY CASH
District Balance 5/30/2026 $ 3,500.00
TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - May, 2026 $_7,092,795.27
TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - May, 2025 $ _7,336,149.97
BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
ALL DISTRICT FUNDS
For the Month Ending:
May 1, 2026 Balance Forward:
REVENUE:
Statae - Base Support
Federal - IDEA
Federal - Title I-A
Federal - PL 81-874 Impact Ald
Federal - Chitd Nutrition
Medicaid
State - Other Support
State - Career/Technical Education ('
Earning Interest
Federal - Title IV-A 21st Century
Local - Child Nutrition
Local - Property Tax
Federal - Title |\V-A Student Support
May 2026
C.T.E.)
Local Revenue (Rent, Donations, Tuition, Etc.)
Local - Bingham County Consortium
State - Driver's Education
TOTAL REVENUE:
EXPENDITURES:
May Payroll
Modernization Reimbursement
Transportation
Custodial Contract
IDEA Contract Services
Utilities /Telephone
Food Services
Instructional Suppplies
Technology Suppiies
Contract Services
Bidg. Repair, Maint., Supplies, Equip.
Perkins Equipment
Technology Contract Services
Travel, Mileage Reimb., In-service
C.T.E. Travel
Sales Tax
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
NET INCREASE IN CASH POSITION:
ENDING BALANCE:
General Fund
FY26 Budgeted Revenue
FY26 Revenue To Date
FY26 Budgeted Expenditures
FY26 Expenditures To Date
FY25 Actual! Total Revenue
FY25 Actua! Revenue thru 06/30/2025
FY25 Actual Total Expenditures
FY25 Actua! Expenditures thru 06/30/2025
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184,102.84
131,272.00
100,128.27
85,575.34
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23,874.13
22,662.32
15,413.09
15,234.94
12,826.99
12,011.79
3,020.00
2,435.58
3,721,682.67
2,863,582.26
(476,504.60)
311,960.54
102,456.16
67,017.37
66,049.05
65,296.61
29,135.12
24,233.31
20,572.98
14,501.40
6,691.30
5,699.63
3,332.93
2,667.34
977.89
3,107,669.39
39,067,007.00
39,078,645.96
38,783,678.00
31,378,666.23
36,126,435.67
35,765,813.36
36,473,638.03
29,176,080.85
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6,478,781.99
7,092,795.27
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80.9%
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