Blackfoot District #55 | minutes | meeting 2026-06-25 | June source: https://docs.d55.k12.id.us/MeetingMinutes/6_25_26.pdf 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. | Board Meeting Minutes 6/25/2026 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. 2 Board Meeting Minutes 6/25/2026 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 From ERR SpEd Para- BHS ERR Para- BHS Position Cross Country Girls’ Head Coach Drama Assistant Coach Position Food Service Assistant (PT) 3 _. MVMS “+ RBe - June 25, 2026 Location WAP BHS =" ns wg . we tad s BH so BHS oe BHS BHS BHS BHS DW BHS RC IHS DW ISSC IHS RB To Elementary Music Specialist- DW Online Learning Lab Para- BHS Location MVMS BHS Location WAP Board Meeting Minutes 6/25/2026 Emalee Evans Alyssa Herndon Heather Higgins Kacee Jensen Kambree Jeppsen Chance Loynd Chance Loynd Chance Loynd Staci Rich Aysa Thomas Non-Renewal Demry Wixom *Declared Area of Need Girls Volleyball 7 Grade Assistant 4"" Grade Teacher Speech and Debate Assistant Coach ERR Paraprofessional (FT) 1 Grade Teacher 6" Grade Teacher Baseball Assistant Coach Wrestling Assistant Coach 4" Grade Teacher Classroom Paraprofessional (FT) Position ERR Paraprofessional MVMS RC BHS RB RB BHSG BHS BHS RB STA Location BHS 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 (Ani Dery $ 3,547,978.25 NONWM ONMnn 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 Cae Dis $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,380.60 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 614,013.28 AM —AH PARAS 2,835,632.68 242,179.10 184,102.84 131,272.00 100,128.27 85,575.34 33,923.00 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 $ 6,478,781.99 7,092,795.27 100.0% 80.9% 99.0% 80.0%