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Soda Springs Joint District #150

Regular Mtg August 26, 2026

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VISION: Educate Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities MISSION: Graduate each Student Prepared for College, Advanced Training, Career, and 
Citizenship CORE VALUES: Respect, Dignity, Honesty, Responsibility, Advocacy, Teamwork STRATEGIC VALUES: Quality Teaching and 
Learning: We will deliver an aligned K-12 curriculum which prepares students for success in the work environment, college studies, and citizenship. We will promote 
excellence in critical thinking and rigorous academic learning. Educational Opportunity: We will provide students access to District programs and the 
opportunity to achieve success in those programs. Staff Resources: We will provide professional development opportunities for all staff and provide the resources to 
ensure instructional excellence. School Environment and Safety: We will provide safe, respectful, and supportive school environments for students, teachers, 
staff, volunteers and patrons. Facilities: We will continue the planning process relative to future facility needs. 
 
SODA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT #150 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL MEETING 
August 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm 
 
250 East 2nd South, Soda Springs ID 83276 
 
Streamed Online on Facebook Live on the Soda Springs School District #150 Facebook page 
Vision: Educate Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities 
 
AGENDA ITEMS*:  
1. 
Call meeting to order   
1.1 ACTION ITEM – Approval of Agenda 
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance 
 
2. 
Continuous Improvement Plan / Administrative Reports 
2.1 Chair 
2.2 Superintendent  
2.2.1 Update from first of school 
2.2.2 Student Achievement- 2026 ISAT data 
2.2.3 Superintendent’s goals 
2.2.4 Busing summer athletics/activities 
2.2.5 District Communications/Public Relations Committee 
2.2.6 Monthly staff recognition 
2.3 Building Principals 
 
3. 
Public / Faculty / Staff Input  
To provide email input to the board please email boardclerk@sodaschools.org including your name and 
address before Monday August 24, 2026, at 3pm.  Input must be appropriate for a public setting.  Do not 
include input on individual personnel, students, or staff.  The board will take the input into consideration, 
however, does not address or comment on the input during the meeting.  
   
 
4. 
ACTION ITEM: Open Public Hearing 
 
5. 
ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing SSHS Activity Fees 
 
6. 
ACTION ITEM: Close Public Hearing 
 
7. 
Old Business:  
 
8. 
New Business: 
8.1 Discussion: Bus purchases 
8.2 ACTION ITEM:  Summer Bus/Activities

VISION: Educate Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities MISSION: Graduate each Student Prepared for College, Advanced Training, Career, and 
Citizenship CORE VALUES: Respect, Dignity, Honesty, Responsibility, Advocacy, Teamwork STRATEGIC VALUES: Quality Teaching and 
Learning: We will deliver an aligned K-12 curriculum which prepares students for success in the work environment, college studies, and citizenship. We will promote 
excellence in critical thinking and rigorous academic learning. Educational Opportunity: We will provide students access to District programs and the 
opportunity to achieve success in those programs. Staff Resources: We will provide professional development opportunities for all staff and provide the resources to 
ensure instructional excellence. School Environment and Safety: We will provide safe, respectful, and supportive school environments for students, teachers, 
staff, volunteers and patrons. Facilities: We will continue the planning process relative to future facility needs. 
8.3 ACTION ITEM:  Bus Routes 
8.4 ACTION ITEM: In Lieu of Transportation 
8.5 ACTION ITEM: Thirkill Boiler 
8.6 ACTION ITEM:  Job Descriptions  
8.7 ACTION ITEM: Supplemental Levy 
8.8 ACTION ITEM: Special Education Manual 
8.9 ACTION ITEM: Sale of Hooper School 
 
9. 
Policy Review:  
9.1 ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 421 HIPPA Privacy Rule 
9.2 ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 421P HIPPA Procedures 
9.3 ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 506.50 Prohibition Against Harassment, Intimidation, and 
Bullying 
9.4 ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 610 High School Graducation Requirements 
9.5 ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 641 Citizenship, U.S. Constitution, National Flag Colors 
9.6   ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 872 Inventory Records of Fixed Assets 
9.7  ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 920 Acquisition and Sale Personal Property 
9.8  ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 922 Acquisition and Sale of Real Property 
 
10. 
Consent Agenda 
10.1 ACTION ITEM – Approve the Consent Agenda Items 
10.2 Minutes from 7/22/26 & 8-20-26 Board Meeting 
10.3 Bills Paid July 2026 
10.4 Budget ending July 31, 2026 
10.5 New Hires: Ben Beckstead- TMS Para, Debbie Hansen- TMS & SSHS Music, Madeline 
O’Donnell TES Para, Christie Christensen- SSHS-CNA 
 
11. 
Announcements / Schedules / Correspondence  
11.1 ISBA Annual Convention Nov. 4-6, 2026 
 
12. 
Adjournment  
*Although an agenda item indicates it is an action item, the- 
 board reserves the right to not take any action on that item.

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