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i I< 8305 WIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900 December 8, 2025 7:00 p.m. Call to Order - The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District No. 411, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho, met in its, properly posted, regular monthly meeting at Twin Falls School District Boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2025. The following trustees were present: Chairman Eric Smallwood; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; Trustees Heidi Casdorph, Heidi Tubbs, and Emily Christensen. There were also present Superintendent Brady Dickinson; Associate Superintendent Ryan Nesmith; Board Clerk Michelle Lucas, as well as district directors, interested patrons, employees, and the media. Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Procedural Matters Action Items: Approval of Agenda — Chairman Smallwood asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Trustee Christensen moved to approve the agenda. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) — Chairman Smallwood asked if there was anyone wishing to address the Board. A. Mrs. Laurie Hall, Canyon Ridge High School teacher, wished the Board Merry Christmas and provided brownie bites from the Nest. Mrs. Hall also invited the Board to the Regional Unified Bowling event on Tuesday, December 9" at 10:45 a.m. B. Ms. Cierra Clarke of Twin Falls addressed the Board on library materials and access to library books for students. Consent Calendar — Vice Chairman Lloyd moved to approve the consent calendar which included: minutes from the November 10, and 24 meetings; board and school financial reports; accounts payable and payroll reports; certified release of contract for Gordon Sorensen, as language arts teacher at Canyon Ridge High School; new certified extra-curricular contract for Chandler Collins as girls head wresting coach at Canyon Ridge High School, and Montserrat Ramos as girls assistant wresting coach at Canyon Ridge High School; request for alternative authorizations for Hannah Fistolera as kindergarten teacher at Sawtooth Elementary School, Grace Tigue as 1“ grade teacher at Sawtooth Elementary School, Alicia Bond as extended MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 - MINUTES <A — | < — 8306 resource teacher at Perrine Elementary School and early graduation requests from Laura Koopman and Makayla Rajacich from Canyon Ridge High School. The motion was seconded by Trustee Casdorph, motion carried. Superintendent’s Report A/B. Superintendent Dickinson announced the certified employee of the month from Morningside Elementary School for the month of December as Jill Fisher, 4'" grade teacher and from O’Leary Middle School as Jennifer Van Patten, math teacher; and the classified employee of the month from Morningside Elementary School as Samantha Corbridge, speech language pathologist, and from O’Leary Middle School, Kathi Jeroue, behavior paraeducator. He read a brief resume’ on each one and gave them a plaque and a gift from the Board. They all thanked the Board for the honor. iS Canyon Ridge High School Seniors, Rachel Vieu and Dillon Heider, presented this year's senior class trip proposal to go to Utah to visit Station Park Mall, the Delta Center to attend a Utah Jazz game, Boondocks, Top Golf, and Lagoon Amusement Park. After some discussion, Vice Chairman Lloyd moved to approve the senior class trip proposal to Utah for Canyon Ridge High School. Trustee Casdorph seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously Instruction A. Information Items: Superintendent Dickinson presented the 2026-2027 and the 2027-2028 school district calendars for consideration. The main differences are: 1. School would start on a Thursday in the first week. 2. The stipend days are moved to the start of the year. They would remain optional for those who want to earn the stipend. 3. Everyone would get a week off at Thanksgiving. 4. There are 14 more student days in the second semester. 5. School will end in May for kids on a Tuesday and Wednesday for staff. 6. Graduation dates are in as a placeholder. 7. This calendar might not work in a year with an early Memorial Day, but we will figure out options when the time comes. 8. We will need to evaluate attendance on the first two days and last two days to make sure we don't have very low attendance. 9. For those on administrative or extended contracts, calendars will need to be shifted to accommodate the stipend days, but we have some options for these folks. Dr. Dickinson shared that the funding comes from the best 28 weeks of the year, and those weeks aren’t typically the best attendance periods already. Having two years approved should help parents in planning vacations, etc., and help administration in planning opening day speakers. This item will return next month for action. Instruction B. Action Items: ML flexible graduation application returned for a 2" reading. The only change was to not have all history credits for 10 a and 10b be exempted. The only one that can be exempted now is History 11a. The beauty of this plan is that it's done at the end of their sophomore year, and students have to be at least 16 years of age. This also gives them time for another chance at the credit. They only expect, maybe, 3-5 students per year who may need this exemption. After some discussion, Trustee Casdorph moved to approve the ML Flexible Graduation Application as presented. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion, motion carried. Budget & Finance A. Information Items: None MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 - MINUTES i — — — - Bs es 8307 Budget & Finance B. Action Items: None Personnel A. Information Items: Most recent classified personnel new hires, transfers, resignations, and retirements were shared with the Board. Superintendent Dickinson shared an updated RIF (Reduction in Force) policy that both the union and the District came up with to update District policy, which didn’t align with Idaho Code due to its reliance on seniority only. The revised policy establishes a rubric-based system that includes seniority, professional contributions, evaluations, and certifications/degrees. The policy also separates staff into distinct pools by level: elementary, middle school, and high school. In the event of a RIF, the policy is designed to ensure a fair and transparent process, with the transfer policy used to backfill positions as needed. The policy also includes a defined tie-breaker procedure. This is also listed for ratification/action. Director of Community Relations, Eva Craner shared 15' reading of policies and procedures: 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. Mrs. Craner will check on adding a comment to Policy 3031, that if attending a private or homeschool, you have to play sports in the zone you live in, as stated in IHSAA and Idaho law. Personnel B. Action Items: After some discussion, Trustee Christensen moved to approve/ratify the RIF policy as proposed with the addition of degrees after certification for the tie-breaker. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion, motion carried. Director of Community Relations, Eva Craner stood for questions on the 2™ reading policies/procedures. Trustee Christensen moved to approve Administrative Updates: 2606 Middle School Credit, 2860 Middle School Required Instruction-REMOVE, 2860P Middle School Required Instruction-REMOVE, 5220P Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Personnel, ISBA Updates: 2320 Health, Sex Education, and Human Sexuality, 7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards for Federal Funds, 7403 Procurement of Goods and Services for School Meal Programs, 8100 Transportation, 8105 Extracurricular Transportation, 8110 Safety Busing, 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, and Non-Transportation Zones, 8130 Transportation of Students with Disabilities, 8170 District-Owned/Contracted Vehicles, 8180 Driver Training and Responsibility, and 8185 Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Bus Drivers as presented. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion, motion carried. Board Goals A. Information Items: Trustees discussed the January 28, 2026, Work Session agenda. This will return to the Board on January 12" to be finalized. The Board decided to invite the PTA/O and PTSO presidents to MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 - MINUTES Ix XI. 8308 the work session to see how things are going for them, to share their highs and lows, and share their wish list for their schools. Board Goals B. Action Items: None Future Agenda Items: A. No second meeting in December. B. Region IV Legislative Meeting is December 18, 2025, at College of Southern Idaho at 8:30 a.m. G. The next board meeting is the annual organizational meeting and is scheduled for January 12, 2026 as posted in the annual notice. D. Day on the Hill event is scheduled for February 16" and 17", 2026 in Boise. With no further business at hand, Trustee Christensen moved that the Board retire into executive session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) subsection (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. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. Chairman Smallwood asked the Clerk, Michelle Lucas, to poll the board. Roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood - Yes; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; and Trustee Emily Christensen - Yes. With % of the Board voting yes, the motion carried. The time was 8:07 p.m. The Board convened in executive session from 8:11 p.m. to 8:33 p.m. Student discipline was discussed from 8:11 p.m. to 8:18 p.m. As per Section 33-205 and 74- 206(1)(b) the Board considered four student hearings and took action accordingly. Such action shall be documented in the student’s educational record and is confidential pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable state and federal code and regulation provisions. A personnel issue was discussed from 8:18 p.m. to 8:33 p.m. In open session, Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Christensen seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Chairman, Eric Snvallwood ATTEST: Clerk, ‘hi Lucas MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 - MINUTES 938 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900 Executive Session December 8, 2025 The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 8:05 p.m., at Twin Falls School District Boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho. Chairman Eric Smallwood conducted the meeting. Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; Trustees Heidi Casdorph, Heidi Tubbs, and Emily Christensen, along with Superintendent Brady Dickinson; Associate Superintendent Ryan Nesmith; and Board Clerk Michelle Lucas were also in attendance. With no further business at hand, Trustee Christensen moved that the Board retire into executive session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) subsection (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. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. Chairman Smallwood asked the Clerk, Michelle Lucas, to poll the board. Roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood - Yes; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; and Trustee Emily Christensen - Yes. With % of the Board voting yes, the motion carried. The time was 8:07 p.m. The Board convened in executive session from 8:11 p.m. to 8:33 p.m. Student discipline was discussed from 8:11 p.m. to 8:18 p.m. As per Section 33-205 and 74-206(1)(b) the Board considered four student hearings and took action accordingly. Such action shall be documented in the student’s educational record and is confidential pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable state and federal code and regulation provisions. A personnel issue was discussed from 8:18 p.m. to 8:33 p.m. In open session, Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Christensen seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Chairman, Eric Smallwood ATTEST: Clerk, Michelle Lucas MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 - MINUTES
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