Soda Springs Joint District #150 | minutes | meeting 2026-01-28 | Board Meeting Minutes 1-28-26 source: https://4.files.edl.io/00df/04/22/26/174026-b49d3dc6-570b-4842-b608-74c1da92bdeb.pdf SODA SPRINGS JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT #150 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING January 28, 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 6:30 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, fifteen staff members, five patrons, and five students. 1.1. Approval of Agenda: Chair Barker asked if there were any additional agenda items to be added to the agenda. Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to move 4.2 Superintendent report to 4.3. Trustee Goode made a 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(a) Personnel & (b) Student – 2.1. Discussion: Update: Attorney litigation update Trustee Goode made a motion to enter executive session at 6:34 pm. Vice Chair Jensen seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passes unanimously. 2.2. The board had a zoom call with attorneys. Once completed Trustee Leatherman made a motion to exit executive session at 7:22 pm. Vice Chair Jensen seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passes unanimously. 3. Recognition: Student of the Month- CMH / SSSD- CMH representative Dr. Tanner Davis presented Emmerlie Herron Thirkill School his leadership award. She was nominated by her teacher Mrs. Harris. Dr. Davis then presented Karston Daniels from TMS School his leadership award. Karston was nominated by his teachers. Dr. Davis also had a leadership award for Josie Tingey, from SSHS her leadership award. Josie was nominated by all her teachers at SSHS. However, she was at a basketball game and Mrs. Moulton will give her award. 4. Continuous Improvement Plan / Administrative Reports 4.1. Mr. Worthington updated the board on upcoming various events at Thirkill. He then presented the board with some IRI results. 4.2. Mrs. Ledbetter -TMS is starting a new program. HUB- Homework, Unity & Beyond. Mrs. Ledbetter has been working on creating some events in the future with the Community Schools Coordinators. 4.3. 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. 4.4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Old Business 6.1. 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. 7. New Business 7.1. ACTION ITEM: Set 2026 Board Meeting Dates, Times, and Agenda Posting Locations – Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to accept the board meeting dates, times and postings. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7.2. ACTION ITEM: Elect 2026 Board Officers- Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to proceed with Board Officers as currently held. With Trustee Leatherman joining the Legislators Rep Program. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7.3. ACTION ITEM: Board of Trustees Code of Ethics – board members signed their code of ethics. 7.4. ACTION ITEM: Thirkill Emergency Closure 12/18/25- Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the emergency closure. Trustee Leatherman seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7.5. DISCUSSION: Supplemental Levy 2026-2027. The board asked for more information at he next meeting to decide. 7.6. ACTION ITEM: Strategic Plan- Postponed until next meeting. 8. Policy Review: 8.1. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 502 Student Handbooks 8.2. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 549 Prohibition of Gangs 8.3. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 559 Food Allergies 8.4. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 578 Student Participants in Drug Testing 8.5. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 814 Budget Impletation and Execution 8.6. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 818 Tax Exempt Status (NEW) 8.7. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 832 Revenues 8.8. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 834 Increase in Fees 8.9. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 857.5 Contracted Educational Services 8.10. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 1012F1 Patron Complaint Form (NEW) 8.11. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Policy 1056 Web Accessibility Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the first reading of policies list above. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda: 9.1. ACTION ITEM – Approve the Consent Agenda Items 9.2. Minutes from 12-17-25 Board Meeting 9.3. Bills Paid December 2025 9.4. Budget ending December 31, 2025 9.5. Resignation: M Clarke- SSHS, F. Howe- Sped Director, C. Ledbetter-TMS Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Vice Chair Jensen seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 10. Announcements / Schedules / Correspondence 10.1. Day on the Hill- February 16-17, 2026 11. Adjournment with no other business to come before the board of Trustees, Chair Barker declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm.