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— ns 8325 TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District No. 411 201 MAIN AVENUE WEST TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 (208) 733-6900 March 2, 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, March 2, 2026. The following trustees were present: Chairman Eric Smallwood; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; 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. 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 as posted. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion, motion carried. Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) — Chairman Smallwood asked if there was anyone wishing to address the Board. There was one. Mr. Jonathan Goss of Jerome shared his opinion on the book banning and the group heading it. Consent Calendar — Trustee Christensen moved to approve the consent calendar, which included: minutes from February 9 and 25, 2026, meetings; building and board financial reports; accounts payable and payroll; and an early graduation request from Annika Martin of Canyon Ridge High School. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion, motion carried. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Dickinson announced the certified employee of the month from Bridge Academy for the month of March as Jeremy Ajeti, counselor, and from Lincoln Elementary School, Peggy Nickerson, 5th-grade teacher. He also announced the classified employee of the month from Bridge Academy as Amy McDaniel, paraeducator, and from Lincoln Elementary School, Cynthia Perkins, behavior para. Superintendent Dickinson read a brief resume’ and presented each with a plaque and a gift from the Board. Instruction A. Information Items: None MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 — I< IPs 8326 Instruction B. Action Items: After a brief discussion, Vice Chairman Lloyd moved to approve the Secondary Courses: Foundational Foods and Fashion Strategies as presented. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion, motion carried. Budget & Finance A. Information Items: The Board reviewed bid recommendations from Maintenance Supervisor, Emory Warren for janitorial supplies totaling $141,827.41, which is higher than last year’s $134,319.72. The main reason for the higher costs is mostly due to inflation. Superintendent Dickinson answered questions and recommended approval. These bids are also listed for action this evening. Budget & Finance B. Action Items: After a brief discussion, Trustee Christensen moved to approve 2026-2027 janitorial supply bids totaling $141,827.41as presented. Trustee Casdorph seconded the motion, motion carried. Personnel A. Information Items: Most recent classified personnel new hires, retirements, and resignations were shared with the Board. Current guest teacher and temporary workers lists were shared with the Board. Personnel B. Action Items: Trustee Christensen moved to approve the 2"! reading of policy and procedure revision recommendations: 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, 7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses, 7450 Federal Cash Management, 7450P2 Federal Program Income, 7600 Declaration of Financial Emergency, and 7600P Declaration of Financial Emergency. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion, motion carried. Board Goals A. Information Items: None Board Goals B. Action Items: None Future Agenda Items: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 8327 A. Building reports will be presented on March 18, 2026, here in the Boardroom, by Morningside Elementary — Jennifer Stokesberry; Lincoln Elementary — Cheri McKenzie; Oregon Trail Elementary — Tana Schroeder; and Bickel Dual Emersion Elementary — Jorge Pulleiro. B. Anderson Julian and Hull, Education Law Institute is April 27" and 28"", 2026, in Boise. All Trustees are scheduled to attend. Trustee Casdorph moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. pre . ATTEST: airman, Eric Smallwood We Clerk,’ Michelle Lucas MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
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