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I I< A/B. 8317 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900 February 9, 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 Monday, February 9, 2026. The following trustees were present: Chairman Eric Smallwood and 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. Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd 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 — Trustee Christensen moved to approve the agenda as posted. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) — Chairman Smallwood asked if there was anyone wishing to address the Board. There was one. Ms. Cierra Clarke of Twin Falls addressed the Board regarding her public record request findings. Consent Calendar — Trustee Christensen moved to approve the consent calendar A-E, which included: minutes from the January 12 and 21, 2026, meetings; building and board financial reports; accounts payable and payroll; early graduation requests from Angelica Costa from Canyon Ridge High School and Cheyenne Benavente, Danika Dickson, ShyAnn Dennis, Eli Brunson, Raven Archer, and Ian Payne from Twin Falls High School. Motion was seconded by Trustee Casdorph. Motion passed unanimously. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Dickinson announced the certified employees of the month for February from Magic Valley High School, Andrea Carr, English teacher, and from Support Services, Nevada Zamora, social worker. Superintendent Dickinson announced the classified employees of the month for February from Magic Valley High School, Sharlie MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 8318 Amen, secretary, and from Support Services, Karla Florence, secretary. Superintendent Dickinson read a brief resume and presented each with a plaque and a gift from the Board. Instruction A. Information Items: Building Reports a. Principal of Rock Creek Elementary School, Lisa Gebbie, shared that her biggest pride is their students, families, and staff. She shared details on her focus and priorities for both academic and behavior; growth towards their goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. Her complete building report was in the board packet. One challenge listed was sub shortages, and a huge celebration is the resilience of her staff. Mrs. Gebbie thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. b. Principal of Sawtooth Elementary School, Noell Bautista, shared details on her school’s focus and priorities for both academic and behavior; growth towards their goals, parent engagement, challenges, and celebrations. Her complete building report was in the board packet which included their i-Ready and Dibels growth. One challenge listed was their parent pick-up and drop-off areas, and a couple of celebrations listed were their early literacy growth and their strong family engagement. Mrs. Bautista thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. [om Principal of Pillar Falls Elementary School, LeeAnn Morgan, 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 focus on strong foundations, consistent instruction, and helping their students take ownership for their learning. A challenge Mrs. Morgan listed was having so many of her staff out sick, and how resilient her staff has been, and how kind and supportive parents have been. Mrs. Morgan thanked the Board for the opportunity to share information about her school. Chairman Eric Smallwood shared that the monthly data will be shared out to the trustees instead of coming to the board meeting. Trustees can email the Director with any questions they have. Director of Elementary Programs Nancy Murphy shared that the i- Ready report shows exciting results. This program also shows where the gaps are and how to address them with each student. Mrs. Murphy stood for questions from the Board on the i-Ready reading and math growth data in the packet. Director of Secondary Programs, Wendy Ohlensehlen, presented two CTE courses/pathways for consideration at Twin Falls High School for 9" graders, Foundational Foods and Fashion Strategies. These are needed to add two new pathways. Mrs. Ohlensehlen stood for questions from the Board. These will return next month for board action. Superintendent Dickinson shared some background information on the English language arts curriculum adoption process that started last year with Wendy Ohlensehlen when she was the Director of Elementary Programs. Last year they piloted the Wonders language MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 Is — Vill. < — — — - — IP [Ps as 8319 arts curriculum, and in February 2025, it was decided to also pilot CKLA-Core. The committee is now ready to recommend CKLA-Core with a vote of 1-22, overwhelmingly in favor of CKLA-Core. Mrs. Murphy shared details of the recommendation, including that this curriculum is on the state-approved list and has a cost of approximately $1 million. Amber Rodriguez, Sheli Hulet, Jackson Hodges, and parents Sadie Fisher and Shawnee Burt were in attendance and shared their excitement for this curriculum. The Elementary ELA Curriculum, CKLA-Core Knowledge Language Arts recommendation will return next month. Instruction B. Action Items: After some questions, Trustee Christensen moved to approve the secondary course approvals: History of Modern Theater & Musicals & History of World Theater as presented last month. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Budget & Finance A. Information Items: None Budget & Finance B. Action Items: None Personnel A. Information Items: Most recent classified personnel new hires, retirements, and resignations were shared with the Board. Director of Community Relations, Eva Craner summarized the recommended policies/procedures changes, as a first reading. Administrative Updates: 1500P Board Meeting Procedure, 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5800 Classified Employment, Assignment, and Grievance, 5800P Classified Employee Grievance, ISBA Updates: 2606 Middle School Credit, 4260 Records Available to Public, 4260F District Record Request Form, 7225 District Financial Fraud and Theft Prevention, 7235 Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds, 7237 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants, 7270 Property Records, 7320 Allowable Use for Grant Funds, 7320P2 Selected Items of Cost, 7400P1 Procurement Under a Federal Award, 7400P2 Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award, 7400P4 General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards, 7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement, and 7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses. These will return next month for Board action. Personnel B. Action Items: Trustee Christensen moved to approve the 2™ reading policy and procedure recommendations: 2530 Learning Materials Review and 5220P Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Personnel. Trustee Casdorph seconded the motion, motion passed. Board Goals A. Information Items: None Board Goals B. Action Items: None Future Agenda Items: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 8320 A. ISBA Legislative Day on the Hill on February 16" and 17", 2026, which is in Boise. Chairman Smallwood, Vice Chairman Lloyd, Trustees Heidi Tubbs, and Emily Christensen plan to attend, along with Superintendent Dickinson. B. The next board meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026 in the Boardroom at 160 Gooding Street West, where Canyon Ridge High School, Twin Falls High School, Magic Valley High School, Harrison Elementary School, and Perrine Elementary School will present their board report and participate in discussions with the board. Cc. The Education Law Seminar is set for April 27" and 28", 2026 in Boise. XII. Executive Session Since there was no other business to come before the Board in open session, Trustee Christensen moved that, after a few-minute break, the Board retire into executive session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) subsection (b) to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, an employee, or staff member, or public school students; 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 Board Clerk Michelle Lucas to poll the board. The roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; Trustee Emily Christensen — Yes. With 2/3" of the board's governing body voting yes, the motion carried. The Board convened in executive session after a short break from 8:58 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. Personnel issue was discussed from 8:58 p.m. to 9:04 p.m. Student discipline was discussed from 9:04 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. as per Section 33-205 and 74- 206(1)(b) the Board considered six 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. Action in Open session: Trustee Casdorph moved to approve placing Employee A on administrative leave, removing Employee A from administrative leave, and placing Employee B on administrative leave as recommended by administration. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Trustee Christensen moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. ATTEST; Clerk, Michelle Lie Chairman, Eric Smallwood MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 941 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 February 9, 2026 The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:47 p.m., at Twin Falls School District Boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho. Chairman Eric Smallwood conducted the meeting. Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; Trustees: Heidi Casdorph, Heidi Tubbs, and Emily Christensen; Superintendent Brady Dickinson; Associate Superintendent Ryan Nesmith; and Board Clerk Michelle Lucas were also present. Since there was no other business to come before the Board in open session, Trustee Christensen moved that, after a few-minute break, the Board retire into executive session as per Idaho Code 74- 206(1) subsection (b) to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, an employee, or staff member, or public school students; 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 Board Clerk Michelle Lucas to poll the board. The roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; Trustee Emily Christensen — Yes. With 2/3" of the board's governing body voting yes, the motion carried. The Board convened in executive session after a short break from 8:58 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. Personnel issue was discussed from 8:58 p.m. to 9:04 p.m. Student discipline was discussed from 9:04 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. as per Section 33-205 and 74- 206(1)(b) the Board considered six 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. Action in Open session: Trustee Casdorph moved to approve placing Employee A on administrative leave, removing Employee A from administrative leave, and placing Employee B on administrative leave as recommended by administration. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Trustee Christensen moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. ATTEST: Chairman, Eric Smallwood Clerk, Michelle Id MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
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