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MISSION
Our mission is to provide a quality
education necessary for all
students to be successful in life.
The School District Board Room is
accessible to the physically disabled.
Interpreters for persons with hearing
impairments, and brailed or taped
information for persons with visual
impairments, can be provided upon 5 days’
notice. For arrangements contact Cathy
Bridwell at 733-6900.
TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411
Page 1 of 2
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT:
160 Gooding Street West
Twin Falls, Idaho
(For a Courtesy Live Stream of this Meeting go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuVl9P46lMkgY-R2gWXLAQ)
JANUARY 12, 2026 (Updated 1-8-26**)
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA – Organizational and Annual Meeting
I.
Call to Order - Action
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Procedural Matters
A.
Action Items:
1.
Swear in Re-elected Trustees/Sign Oath of Office
2.
Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
3.
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
4.
Appoint Clerk, Interim Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer
5.
Reconfirm/Set Date, Time, and Place for Regular Meetings (through January 2027)
Consider Moving January 28th Work Session to January 21st, 2026
6.
Establish Agenda & Notice Posting Locations (Currently: Admin. Office and Website)
7.
Establish Signatories
IV.
Unscheduled Delegation (Audience to Address the Board)
Please note: You must sign in to address the Board before the meeting starts; time to address the Board is
limited to 3 minutes each, and total time allotted for public comment will not exceed one (1) hour.
V.
Consent Calendar - Action
A.
Approval of Minutes from the December 8, 2025 Meeting
B.
Approval of Board Financial Reports
C.
Approval of Building Financial Reports
D.
Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll
E.
Approval of Certified Release of Contracts
F.
Approval of Alternative Authorizations/Emergency Provisionals
VI.
Superintendent's Report
A.
Certified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
B.
Classified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
VII.
Instruction
A.
Information Items:
1.
Monthly Student Achievement Data – Dibels (Benchmark #2)
2.
Course Proposals – History of Modern Theater and Musicals & History of World Theater
B.
Action Items:
1.
2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Draft School District Calendars
VIII. Budget and Finance
A.
Information Items: (None)
B.
Action Items: (None)
IX.
Personnel
A.
Information Items:
1.
Classified Personnel: New Hires/Retirements/Resignations/Transfers
2.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (1st Reading)
2530 Learning Materials Review
5220P Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Personnel
3.
Current Guest Teachers List & Current Temporary Workers
B.
Action Items:
1.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (2nd Reading)
Administrative Updates:
2700P6 Waivers, Alternative Pathways, and Early Graduation
3031 Extracurricular Activities–Eligibility for Non-Traditional Students NEW TITLE
3070 Students of a Legal Age
3321 Prohibited Substance and Drug Abuse
3381 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy
3400 Random Student Athlete Drug Testing
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
ISBA Updates:
8140 Student Conduct on District Vehicles
X.
Board Goals
A.
Information Items:
1.
Review Code of Ethics
B.
Action Items:
1.
Approve Code of Ethics (if changed) and Sign
2.
Committee Assignments for Trustees
3.
Finalize January Board Work Session Agenda
XI.
Future Agenda Items
A.
Board Work Session - January 2026
B.
Next Regular Board Meeting - February 9, 2026
C.
Day on the Hill set for February 16th & 17th, 2026 in Boise
XII.
Action: Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsection (b) and (d)
(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges
brought against, an employee, staff member, and student discipline; and
(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho
Code.
Action on student discipline – in executive session. Pursuant to Section 33-205 the Board may
engage in an action item relating to student discipline. (74-206(1)(b)).
Open back up to the public.
Action after executive session:
** 1. Personnel Item(s) Action
XIII. Adjournment Action
WORKING WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
WELCOME to another Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees Meeting. You are encouraged to attend all regular board
meetings.
We are proud of our school system and the board members are dedicated to the continued improvement of the Twin Falls Schools.
We understand that from time to time patrons of school districts have concerns and feel a need to bring those concerns to the attention
of the school or teachers. In order to maintain continuity and best resolve these concerns, we recommend to our patrons the following
procedures:
1.
The first and most effective step is to take the concern to the staff member who is closest to the problem. (In many cases this
will be the teacher, coach, etc.) We have found that most problems are resolved at this level.
2.
If there is still a concern on the matter, we then recommend that the concern be brought to the attention of the Principal. We
have found that unresolved concerns from item #1 are usually resolved satisfactorily by the building administrator.
3.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Director of Elementary
Programs or Director of Secondary Programs.
4.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Superintendent of Schools.
Difficult concerns can usually be resolved.
5.
However, if the patron still feels the concern has not been properly resolved he/she may use the right of appeal to the Board
of Trustees. This is done by calling or writing to the Superintendent and asking for the item to be placed on the agenda of the
next regularly scheduled board meeting.
6.
If you desire to address the board, we would like you to be as comfortable as possible. As a board we hold public meetings
which are not public forums and therefore have rules which are necessary for the benefit of all. The following guidelines will
assist you as you present your information to the board.
A.
Prepare your thoughts ahead of time. Usually a brief written outline handed to each board member helps the board
follow your presentation. This outline would also give them something upon which to make notes as you speak.
B.
If a group is involved, select one individual to be your spokesperson. He/she can then guide the presentation with the
board and help the board chairman in directing questions to the group.
C.
Plan your presentation to be as brief as possible. This should include a question/answer period. If more time is
needed it is best to give a complete written presentation to the board for their future study. If you give more than five
to six minutes of testimony, time restraints will make it difficult for the board to respond that same evening.
D.
Usually the board will direct the administration to help resolve the concerns and ask for a report back to the board at
a later date. However, please remember a solution may take time to be resolved.
We are eager to have our patrons and school staff working together for the improvement of education in the Twin Falls Schools.
Thank you for coming. Please come again.
Your Board of Trustees
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a quality
education necessary for all
students to be successful in life.
The School District Board Room is
accessible to the physically disabled.
Interpreters for persons with hearing
impairments, and brailed or taped
information for persons with visual
impairments, can be provided upon 5 days’
notice. For arrangements contact Cathy
Bridwell at 733-6900.
TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411
Page 1 of 2
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT:
160 Gooding Street West
Twin Falls, Idaho
(For a Courtesy Live Stream of this Meeting go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuVl9P46lMkgY-R2gWXLAQ)
JANUARY 12, 2026 (Updated)
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA – Organizational and Annual Meeting
I.
Call to Order - Action
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Procedural Matters
A.
Action Items:
1.
Swear in Re-elected Trustees/Sign Oath of Office
2.
Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
3.
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
4.
Appoint Clerk, Interim Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer
5.
Reconfirm/Set Date, Time, and Place for Regular Meetings (through January 2027)
Consider Moving January 28th Work Session to January 21st, 2026
6.
Establish Agenda & Notice Posting Locations (Currently: Admin. Office and Website)
7.
Establish Signatories
IV.
Unscheduled Delegation (Audience to Address the Board)
Please note: You must sign in to address the Board before the meeting starts; time to address the Board is
limited to 3 minutes each, and total time allotted for public comment will not exceed one (1) hour.
V.
Consent Calendar - Action
A.
Approval of Minutes from the December 8, 2025 Meeting
B.
Approval of Board Financial Reports
C.
Approval of Building Financial Reports
D.
Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll
E.
Approval of Certified Release of Contracts
F.
Approval of Alternative Authorizations/Emergency Provisionals
VI.
Superintendent's Report
A.
Certified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
B.
Classified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
VII.
Instruction
A.
Information Items:
1.
Monthly Student Achievement Data – Dibels (Benchmark #2)
2.
Course Proposals – History of Modern Theatre and Musicals & History of World Theater
B.
Action Items:
1.
2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Draft School District Calendars
VIII. Budget and Finance
A.
Information Items: (None)
B.
Action Items: (None)
IX.
Personnel
A.
Information Items:
1.
Classified Personnel: New Hires/Retirements/Resignations/Transfers
2.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (1st Reading)
2530 Learning Materials Review
5220P Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Personnel
3.
Current Guest Teachers List & Current Temporary Workers
B.
Action Items:
1.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (2nd Reading)
Administrative Updates:
2700P6 Waivers, Alternative Pathways, and Early Graduation
3031 Extracurricular Activities–Eligibility for Non-Traditional Students NEW TITLE
3070 Students of a Legal Age
3321 Prohibited Substance and Drug Abuse
3381 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy
3400 Random Student Athlete Drug Testing
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
ISBA Updates:
8140 Student Conduct on District Vehicles
X.
Board Goals
A.
Information Items:
1.
Review Code of Ethics
B.
Action Items:
1.
Approve Code of Ethics (if changed) and Sign
2.
Committee Assignments for Trustees
3.
Finalize January Board Work Session Agenda
XI.
Future Agenda Items
A.
Board Work Session - January 2026
B.
Next Regular Board Meeting - February 9, 2026
C.
Day on the Hill set for February 16th & 17th, 2026 in Boise
XII.
Action: Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsection (b) and (d)
(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges
brought against, an employee, staff member, and student discipline; and
(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho
Code.
Action on student discipline – in executive session. Pursuant to Section 33-205 the Board may
engage in an action item relating to student discipline. (74-206(1)(b)).
Open back up to the public.
XIII. Adjournment Action
WORKING WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
WELCOME to another Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees Meeting. You are encouraged to attend all regular board
meetings.
We are proud of our school system and the board members are dedicated to the continued improvement of the Twin Falls Schools.
We understand that from time to time patrons of school districts have concerns and feel a need to bring those concerns to the attention
of the school or teachers. In order to maintain continuity and best resolve these concerns, we recommend to our patrons the following
procedures:
1.
The first and most effective step is to take the concern to the staff member who is closest to the problem. (In many cases this
will be the teacher, coach, etc.) We have found that most problems are resolved at this level.
2.
If there is still a concern on the matter, we then recommend that the concern be brought to the attention of the Principal. We
have found that unresolved concerns from item #1 are usually resolved satisfactorily by the building administrator.
3.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Director of Elementary
Programs or Director of Secondary Programs.
4.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Superintendent of Schools.
Difficult concerns can usually be resolved.
5.
However, if the patron still feels the concern has not been properly resolved he/she may use the right of appeal to the Board
of Trustees. This is done by calling or writing to the Superintendent and asking for the item to be placed on the agenda of the
next regularly scheduled board meeting.
6.
If you desire to address the board, we would like you to be as comfortable as possible. As a board we hold public meetings
which are not public forums and therefore have rules which are necessary for the benefit of all. The following guidelines will
assist you as you present your information to the board.
A.
Prepare your thoughts ahead of time. Usually a brief written outline handed to each board member helps the board
follow your presentation. This outline would also give them something upon which to make notes as you speak.
B.
If a group is involved, select one individual to be your spokesperson. He/she can then guide the presentation with the
board and help the board chairman in directing questions to the group.
C.
Plan your presentation to be as brief as possible. This should include a question/answer period. If more time is
needed it is best to give a complete written presentation to the board for their future study. If you give more than five
to six minutes of testimony, time restraints will make it difficult for the board to respond that same evening.
D.
Usually the board will direct the administration to help resolve the concerns and ask for a report back to the board at
a later date. However, please remember a solution may take time to be resolved.
We are eager to have our patrons and school staff working together for the improvement of education in the Twin Falls Schools.
Thank you for coming. Please come again.
Your Board of Trustees
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a quality
education necessary for all
students to be successful in life.
The School District Board Room is
accessible to the physically disabled.
Interpreters for persons with hearing
impairments, and brailed or taped
information for persons with visual
impairments, can be provided upon 5 days’
notice. For arrangements contact Cathy
Bridwell at 733-6900.
TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 411
Page 1 of 2
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD AT:
160 Gooding Street West
Twin Falls, Idaho
(For a Courtesy Live Stream of this Meeting go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuVl9P46lMkgY-R2gWXLAQ)
JANUARY 12, 2026
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA – Organizational and Annual Meeting
I.
Call to Order - Action
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Procedural Matters
A.
Action Items:
1.
Swear in Re-elected Trustees/Sign Oath of Office
2.
Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
3.
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
4.
Appoint Clerk, Interim Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer
5.
Reconfirm/Set Date, Time, and Place for Regular Meetings (through January 2027)
Consider Moving January 28th Work Session to January 21st, 2026
6.
Establish Agenda & Notice Posting Locations (Currently: Admin. Office and Website)
7.
Establish Signatories
IV.
Unscheduled Delegation (Audience to Address the Board)
Please note: You must sign in to address the Board before the meeting starts; time to address the Board is
limited to 3 minutes each, and total time allotted for public comment will not exceed one (1) hour.
V.
Consent Calendar - Action
A.
Approval of Minutes from the December 8, 2025 Meeting
B.
Approval of Board Financial Reports
C.
Approval of Building Financial Reports
D.
Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll
E.
Approval of Certified Release of Contracts
F.
Approval of Alternative Authorizations/Emergency Provisionals
VI.
Superintendent's Report
A.
Certified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
B.
Classified Employees of the Month – Bickel Elementary/Pillar Falls Elementary
VII.
Instruction
A.
Information Items:
1.
Monthly Student Achievement Data – Dibels (Benchmark #2)
2.
Middle School Course Proposal – Percussion Ensemble & Fundamentals
B.
Action Items:
1.
2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Draft School District Calendars
VIII. Budget and Finance
A.
Information Items: (None)
B.
Action Items: (None)
IX.
Personnel
A.
Information Items:
1.
Classified Personnel: New Hires/Retirements/Resignations/Transfers
2.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (1st Reading)
2530 Learning Materials Review
5220P Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Personnel
3.
Current Guest Teachers List & Current Temporary Workers
B.
Action Items:
1.
Policy/Procedure Revision Recommendations (2nd Reading)
Administrative Updates:
2700P6 Waivers, Alternative Pathways, and Early Graduation
3031 Extracurricular Activities–Eligibility for Non-Traditional Students NEW TITLE
3070 Students of a Legal Age
3321 Prohibited Substance and Drug Abuse
3381 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy
3400 Random Student Athlete Drug Testing
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
ISBA Updates:
8140 Student Conduct on District Vehicles
X.
Board Goals
A.
Information Items:
1.
Review Code of Ethics
B.
Action Items:
1.
Approve Code of Ethics (if changed) and Sign
2.
Committee Assignments for Trustees
3.
Finalize January Board Work Session Agenda
XI.
Future Agenda Items
A.
Board Work Session - January 2026
B.
Next Regular Board Meeting - February 9, 2026
C.
Day on the Hill set for February 16th & 17th, 2026 in Boise
XII.
Action: Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) Subsection (b) and (d)
(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges
brought against, an employee, staff member, and student discipline; and
(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho
Code.
Action on student discipline – in executive session. Pursuant to Section 33-205 the Board may
engage in an action item relating to student discipline. (74-206(1)(b)).
Open back up to the public.
XIII. Adjournment Action
WORKING WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
WELCOME to another Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees Meeting. You are encouraged to attend all regular board
meetings.
We are proud of our school system and the board members are dedicated to the continued improvement of the Twin Falls Schools.
We understand that from time to time patrons of school districts have concerns and feel a need to bring those concerns to the attention
of the school or teachers. In order to maintain continuity and best resolve these concerns, we recommend to our patrons the following
procedures:
1.
The first and most effective step is to take the concern to the staff member who is closest to the problem. (In many cases this
will be the teacher, coach, etc.) We have found that most problems are resolved at this level.
2.
If there is still a concern on the matter, we then recommend that the concern be brought to the attention of the Principal. We
have found that unresolved concerns from item #1 are usually resolved satisfactorily by the building administrator.
3.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Director of Elementary
Programs or Director of Secondary Programs.
4.
If the concern is not satisfactorily resolved at that level, then the concern should be taken to the Superintendent of Schools.
Difficult concerns can usually be resolved.
5.
However, if the patron still feels the concern has not been properly resolved he/she may use the right of appeal to the Board
of Trustees. This is done by calling or writing to the Superintendent and asking for the item to be placed on the agenda of the
next regularly scheduled board meeting.
6.
If you desire to address the board, we would like you to be as comfortable as possible. As a board we hold public meetings
which are not public forums and therefore have rules which are necessary for the benefit of all. The following guidelines will
assist you as you present your information to the board.
A.
Prepare your thoughts ahead of time. Usually a brief written outline handed to each board member helps the board
follow your presentation. This outline would also give them something upon which to make notes as you speak.
B.
If a group is involved, select one individual to be your spokesperson. He/she can then guide the presentation with the
board and help the board chairman in directing questions to the group.
C.
Plan your presentation to be as brief as possible. This should include a question/answer period. If more time is
needed it is best to give a complete written presentation to the board for their future study. If you give more than five
to six minutes of testimony, time restraints will make it difficult for the board to respond that same evening.
D.
Usually the board will direct the administration to help resolve the concerns and ask for a report back to the board at
a later date. However, please remember a solution may take time to be resolved.
We are eager to have our patrons and school staff working together for the improvement of education in the Twin Falls Schools.
Thank you for coming. Please come again.
Your Board of Trustees
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