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Soda Springs Joint District #150
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SODA SPRINGS JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT #150
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
February 25, 2026
District Offices
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
STEVEN BARKER
CHAIR
SALLY JENSEN
VICE CHAIR
MYRA LEATHERMAN TRUSTEE
BEN GOODE
TRUSTEE
GALEN WILSON
TRUSTEE
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chair Barker called the board meeting to order at 7:01 pm with Vice Chair
Jensen, Trustee Goode, Trustee Leatherman, and Trustee Wilson in attendance. Also, in attendance were
Superintendent Scott Muir, Clerk Dawn Peterson, Principal Ledbetter, Principal Worthington, Principal
Moulton, ten staff members, six patrons, and three students.
1.1. Approval of Agenda: Chair Barker asked if there were any additional agenda items to be added to the
agenda. Trustee Goode made a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion,
using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance: Chair Barker invited the trustees, administration, and patrons to join in saying
the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Recognition: Student of the Month- CMH / SSSD- CMH representative Evan Whipple presented Blair
Smith from Thirkill School her leadership award. Mr. Whipple then presented Sierra Golightly from TMS
School her leadership award. Mr. Whipple also had a leadership award for Kylisto Leading, from SSHS his
leadership award.
3. Continuous Improvement Plan / Administrative Reports
3.1. Mr. Muir updated board members on the latest Legislative session. He then turned a few minutes over to Vice
Chair Jensen, Trustee Leatherman & Trustee Wilson to recap Day on the Hill and their thoughts attending this
year. Mr. Muir then updated the board on the parent IPUL meeting held at Enders Café.
3.2. Mr. Worthington- -This years theme for this year’s Literacy month was Woman in Leadership/ Blaze the trails.
Several local women in leadership roles read to the children.
3.3. Mrs. Moulton updated the board about FCCLA students qualifying for state. Mrs. Moulton also discussed
enrollment numbers and attendance is up and kids are more engaged.
3.4. Mr. Muir presented a slide show to the board meeting with updating information regarding attendance,
Special Ed Data, and enrollment. Behavior Training is scheduled for Jan. 20 / Feb. 13, 2026.
4. Public Input: - Sally Peterson 175 W 4th S. Soda Springs, ID 83276. Mrs. Peterson presented to board her
concerns for Thirkill and assistance for staff.
5. Old Business
5.1. DISCUSSION: Facilities Cooperative Fund Application – Mr. Muir has updated the board on the
awarding of funds. However, the legislators are voting on if a bond will need to have or not. More
details next meeting.
6. New Business
6.1. ACTION ITEM: Alan Erickson & Tracy Davis- CTE Program- Mr. Erickson & Mr. Davis spoke to the
board about SSHS CTE Program and how it is growing every year. They also discussed their continued
education and requirements and concerns when it comes to budget cuts and funding for the future of
the program.
6.2. Approval - 2026-2027 School Year Calendar. Trustee Leatherman made a motion to accept the 2026-
2027 school year calendar. Vice Chair Jensen seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
6.3. : Emergency Closure 2-17-26 – Trustee Goode made a motion to accept the emergency closure of
school on 2-17-26. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
6.4. ACTION ITEM: Supplemental Levy 2026-2027 - The board asked for more information before making a
final decision, the levy will be moved to the next meeting. No action was taken at this time.
6.5. ACTION ITEM: Strategic Plan- Vice Chair made a motion to accept the Strategic Plan. Trustee
Leatherman seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
7. Policy Review:
7.1. ACTION ITEM: 1ST
Reading Policy 448 Reduction in Force
7.2. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 448F1 Reduction in Force Form
7.3. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 448P Reduction in Force Procedures
7.4. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 615 Selection of Student Speakers at Commencement
7.5. ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 502 Student Handbooks
7.6. ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 549 Prohibition of Gangs
7.7. ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 559 Food Allergies
7.8. ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 578 Student Participants in Drug Testing
7.9. ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 814 Budget Impletation and Execution
7.10.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 818 Tax Exempt Status (NEW)
7.11.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 832 Revenues
7.12.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 834 Increase in Fees
7.13.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 857.5 Contracted Educational Services
7.14.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 1012F1 Patron Complaint Form (NEW)
7.15.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading Policy 1056 Web Accessibility
Trustee Goode made a motion to approve the first reading of the policies list above. Trustee Leatherman
seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to accept the second reading of the above listed policies. Trustee Wilson
seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
8. Consent Agenda:
8.1. ACTION ITEM – Approve the Consent Agenda Items
8.2. Minutes from 1-28-26, 2-3-26 & 2-9-26 Board Meeting
8.3. Bills Paid January 2026
8.4. Budget ending January 31, 2026
8.5. Resignation: E. Maughan -TMS VB Coach, A Tobias- TES
Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Trustee Leatherman seconded the
motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
9. Announcements / Schedules / Correspondence
10. Adjournment with no other business to come before the board of Trustees, Chair Barker declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:11 pm.
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