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_— I< 8321 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900 February 25, 2026 7:00 p.m. Call to Order - The Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho, met in its properly noticed/posted, regular monthly meeting at Twin Falls School District Office boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The following trustees were present: 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. Chairman Eric Smallwood was unable to attend. Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Procedural Matters Action Items: Approval of Agenda — Vice Chairman Lloyd asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Christensen moved to approve the agenda as posted. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion, motion carried. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) — Vice Chairman Lloyd asked if there was anyone wishing to address the Board. There were three. Kim Hafer of Twin Falls addressed the Board regarding book banning and support for professional librarians. Carter Phillips of Twin Falls addressed the Board regarding book banning and thanked librarians. Camille Johnson and Mike Wilkinson, Twin Falls Education Foundation Co-Presidents, addressed the Board, thanking them for their support and good working relationship with TFEA. Curriculum Adoption: Elementary English Language Arts After an update on costs of $1,046,222 from Director of Elementary Programs Nancy Murphy, Trustee Christensen moved to approve the adoption of CKLA-Core Knowledge Language Arts with updated costs. Trustee Casdorph seconded the motion. Motion carried. Board In-Service A. Reports on Building Goals WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 8322 Principal of Canyon Ridge High School, Randall Miskin, shared his spring 2025 ISAT data, focus, and priorities-academic and behavior, growth towards goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. His full building report was included in the board packet. He shared a few challenges that included transitioning into a 6A league and student behaviors. A celebration from a long list of celebrations, Mr. Miskin read off included Canyon Ridge earning the 6A State Academic Championship. After a few minutes of roundtable discussion with the Board, Mr. Miskin thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about his school. Principal of Twin Falls High School, Nancy Jones, shared her spring 2025 ISAT data, focus, and priorities-academic and behavior, growth towards goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. Her full building report was included in the board packet. She noted that one challenge in her report is getting parent support when kids misbehave. A couple of celebrations listed from a long list of celebrations, they had four national merit scholarship qualifiers and two semi-finalists. After a few minutes of roundtable discussion with the Board, Mrs. Jones thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. Principal of Magic Valley High School, Jason Kiester, shared his spring 2025 ISAT data, focus, and priorities-academic and behavior, growth towards goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. His full building report was included in the board packet. He noted a celebration from his report, which included implementing the 9'"/10" grade cohorts and his graduation rate of 59%. Mr. Kiester mentioned one of the big challenges they have is the number of students vaping. After a few minutes of roundtable discussion with the Board, Mr. Kiester thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about his school. Principal of Harrison Elementary School, Michelle Larson, shared her report that covered her school’s focus and priorities for both academic and behavior, growth towards their goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. She also shared that they have accomplished a lot and they are seeing a lot of forward momentum in her 3™ year at Harrison. She is especially proud that the student behaviors have decreased. A challenge Mrs. Larson listed is that students struggle with motivation, perseverance and attendance. After a few minutes of roundtable discussion with the Board, Ms. Larson thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. Principal of IB Perrine Elementary School, Jennifer Snyder, shared her report that covered her school’s focus and priorities for both academic and behavior; growth towards their goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. She also shared that one of their challenges is that 8 of their 9 newer teachers are not traditionally trained. A couple of celebrations, Mrs. Snyder listed, were the retention of the teachers she has and another is that relationships with parents are improving. After a few minutes of roundtable discussion with the Board, Mrs. Snyder thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 = 1/2/3. = — — — 8323 Budget and Finance Information Items: Superintendent Dickinson shared the contract for Perrine Elementary School HVAC replacement with contractor Starr Corporation and the architect Hummel Architects, PLLC. The work will begin on May 26, 2026, with a completion date of August 2027. The cost is a maximum amount of $4,963,239. This bid came in a little higher than expected because the school has a lack of power capacity, and the duct boards have to be upgraded to metal. This is listed for action tonight because it’s time-sensitive to get the process started. Superintendent Dickinson shared the contract for Canyon Ridge High School roofing with contractor Starr Corporation and the architect Hummel Architects. The work will commence on May 26, 2026, with a completion date of August 2026. The contract amount is for a maximum of $636,691. The cost came in slightly less than anticipated. This is listed for action tonight because it’s time-sensitive to get the process started. Superintendent Dickinson shared the two contracts for Twin Falls High School tennis courts with contractor Starr Corporation for fence, asphalt demolition, concrete demolition, and concrete and Renner Sports Surfaces will complete the post tensioned concrete tennis courts surface. This surface costs more, but it is supposed to be good for 50 years. Starr Corporation will start its work in May 2026 and will complete it in October 2026 for a contract amount not to exceed $153,878. Contract for Renner Sports Surfaces is for $551,100. The funds for this project will come from the yearly maintenance budget. This is listed for action tonight because it’s time-sensitive to get the process started. Instruction B. Action Items: After some discussion, Trustee Casdorph moved to approve the contract for Perrine Elementary School HVAC replacement to Starr Corporation; Canyon Ridge High School roofing to Starr Corporation; and two contracts for the Twin Falls High School tennis courts, one to Starr Corporation and one to Renner Sports Surfaces, as proposed. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. Motion carried. Executive Session Since there was no other business to come before the Board in open session, 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, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; and (d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. Vice Chairman Lloyd asked Board Clerk Michelle Lucas to poll the board. The roll call vote was as follows: Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; and Trustee Emily Christensen — Yes. Chairman Eric Smallwood was unable to attend. With 2/3rd of the board’s governing body voting yes, the motion carried. The Board convened in executive session after a short break from 8:40 p.m. to 8:48 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 8324 Student discipline was discussed from 8:48 p.m. to 8:55 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. Returned to open session at 8:55 p.m. UI. Adjournment Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Christensen seconded the motion, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. wee airman, vay TO ATTEST: Board Clerk, L ding Lucas WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 942 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 February 25, 2026 The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8:33 p.m., at the Twin Falls School District Boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho. Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; Trustees Heidi Tubbs, Heidi Casdorph, and Emily Christensen, along with Superintendent of Schools Brady Dickinson; Associate Superintendent Ryan Nesmith; and Board Clerk Michelle Lucas were also in attendance. Chairman Eric Smallwood was unable to attend. Since there was no other business to come before the Board in open session, 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, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; and (d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion. Vice Chairman Lloyd asked Board Clerk Michelle Lucas to poll the board. The roll call vote was as follows: Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; and Trustee Emily Christensen — Yes. Chairman Eric Smallwood was unable to attend. With 2/3rd of the board’s governing body voting yes, the motion carried. The Board convened in executive session after a short break from 8:40 p.m. to 8:48 p.m. Student discipline was discussed from 8:48 p.m. to 8:55 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. Returned to open session at 8:55 p.m. VUI. Adjournment Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Christensen seconded the 1 motion, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. ATTEST: /, Laat WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
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