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Fremont County Joint District #215

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees (August 2026) - minutes

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Voting Members
Tia Cherry, Board Chair
Julianne Hill, Board Vice Chair
Brett Johnson, Trustee
JayLee Packer, Trustee
Jon Bailey, Trustee
Non-Voting Members
Dr. Brandon Farris, Superintendent
Dr. David Marotz, Board Clerk

I. Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer offered by Julianne Hill



Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.



Pledge of Allegiance led by Jon Bailey
Prayer offered by Julianne Hill



Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.



Pledge of Allegiance led by Jon Bailey

II. Public Participation
Chair Tia Cherry acknowledged that the agenda for tonight's meeting was not posted online until earlier this morning.  The agenda was posted in the district office and the buildings as required for open meeting laws.  



None.
Chair Tia Cherry acknowledged that the agenda for tonight's meeting was not posted online until earlier this morning.  The agenda was posted in the district office and the buildings as required for open meeting laws.  



None.

III. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Superintendent Farris addressed the trip request for NF cross-country to Spokane.  The trip was initially included in the approved schedule, but the overnight travel request was added.  




Motion

Move to approve the Consent Agenda.
Superintendent Farris addressed the trip request for NF cross-country to Spokane.  The trip was initially included in the approved schedule, but the overnight travel request was added.  




Motion

Move to approve the Consent Agenda.

1. Personnel (Hires, Resignations, Transfers)

2. Trip Requests

B. Bus Routes and Safety Busing Areas
Superintendent Farris explained the bus routes and safe busing report.  Trustee Hill had questions regarding the crossings to Teton Elementary.  Principal Frank Tavarez explained that two crosswalks with flashing lights have been installed, and sidewalks have been installed.  Superintendent Farris will follow up more with Principal Tavarez.

 


Motion: 


Move to approve the bus routes and safety busing areas as outlined in the agenda.
Superintendent Farris explained the bus routes and safe busing report.  Trustee Hill had questions regarding the crossings to Teton Elementary.  Principal Frank Tavarez explained that two crosswalks with flashing lights have been installed, and sidewalks have been installed.  Superintendent Farris will follow up more with Principal Tavarez.

 


Motion: 


Move to approve the bus routes and safety busing areas as outlined in the agenda.

C. Bus Stops Sugar Salem School District
Sugar-Salem School District requested four bus stops located within our district boundaries.  These must be approved annually.  Superintendent Jenks from Sugar School District submitted the request.


 


Motion: 


Move to approve the bus stop request from Sugar-Salem School District.
Sugar-Salem School District requested four bus stops located within our district boundaries.  These must be approved annually.  Superintendent Jenks from Sugar School District submitted the request.


 


Motion: 


Move to approve the bus stop request from Sugar-Salem School District.

D. Propane Bid
We received one bid for the propane, from Fall River Propane for $1.25 per gallon.  (The cost last year was $1.36.)  Chair Tia Cherry suggested considering requesting a 3 year bid next year.

 


Motion

Move to approve the propane bid from Fall River Propane.
We received one bid for the propane, from Fall River Propane for $1.25 per gallon.  (The cost last year was $1.36.)  Chair Tia Cherry suggested considering requesting a 3 year bid next year.

 


Motion

Move to approve the propane bid from Fall River Propane.

E. Supplemental Levy Resolution
A copy of the proposed resolution/ballot question for the supplemental levy renewal election in November was reviewed.  The only change from the prior year is that "Musical instruments" is now "Musical instruments & supplies."  



Superintendent Farris asked whether they wanted to use the same format for the flyer or create a new one.  Board recommended making a new version.

 


Motion

Move to approve the supplemental levy resolution.
A copy of the proposed resolution/ballot question for the supplemental levy renewal election in November was reviewed.  The only change from the prior year is that "Musical instruments" is now "Musical instruments & supplies."  



Superintendent Farris asked whether they wanted to use the same format for the flyer or create a new one.  Board recommended making a new version.

 


Motion

Move to approve the supplemental levy resolution.

F. New Policies
The Board rev
iewed and considered 
the
 first reading
 of the following new policies:




2353: Minute of Silence


3331: Weapons at School


5296: Limits on Teacher Union Activities


5900: Prohibition on Staff Support of Social Transitions






Motion

Move to 
adopt the 
first reading 
of the new policies.
The Board rev
iewed and considered 
the
 first reading
 of the following new policies:




2353: Minute of Silence


3331: Weapons at School


5296: Limits on Teacher Union Activities


5900: Prohibition on Staff Support of Social Transitions






Motion

Move to 
adopt the 
first reading 
of the new policies.

G. Policy Amendments (Substantive)
The Board 
reviewed and considered ad
opting the
 first reading
 of updates to the following policies based on recommendations from legal counsel, the Idaho School Boards Association, and local administration:  




1303 Policies and Procedures to Review Annually


1405 School Board Use of Email and Social Media


2150 Copyright


3295: Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying


3330: Student Discipline


3500: Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations


3540: Emergency Treatment


5100: Hiring Process and Criteria


5260: Abused and Neglected Child Reporting


5265: Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment


5295: Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations


5335: Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices (Alternatives)


5500: Personnel Records


7403 Procurement of Goods and Services for School Meal Programs


7455 Federal Debarment and Suspension


8103 Vehicles Other than School Buses Used to Transport Students


8245 Unpaid School Meal Charges






Motion

Move to 
adopt the 
first reading 
of the policy amendments as listed.
The Board 
reviewed and considered ad
opting the
 first reading
 of updates to the following policies based on recommendations from legal counsel, the Idaho School Boards Association, and local administration:  




1303 Policies and Procedures to Review Annually


1405 School Board Use of Email and Social Media


2150 Copyright


3295: Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying


3330: Student Discipline


3500: Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations


3540: Emergency Treatment


5100: Hiring Process and Criteria


5260: Abused and Neglected Child Reporting


5265: Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment


5295: Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations


5335: Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices (Alternatives)


5500: Personnel Records


7403 Procurement of Goods and Services for School Meal Programs


7455 Federal Debarment and Suspension


8103 Vehicles Other than School Buses Used to Transport Students


8245 Unpaid School Meal Charges






Motion

Move to 
adopt the 
first reading 
of the policy amendments as listed.

H. New and Revised Procedures & Forms (Information Only)
The Superintendent informed the Board of the following new or revised procedures and forms:




PROCEDURES




2150-P(1) Copyright


3085-P(1) Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy - Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, Requirements, and Definitions


3295-P(1) Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying


3515-P(1) Food Allergy Management - Medical Plans of Care


5100-P(1) Hiring Process and Criteria - Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants


7400-P(3): Miscellaneous Procurement Standards - Requirements and Restrictions for Procurement Under a Federal Award - Competition


7400-P(4): Miscellaneous Procurement Standards - General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards




FORMS




2353F(1) Minute of Silence Notice


3500F(1) Blanket Consent Form for Health Care Services for Minor Children


3515F(1) Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations


5100F(1) Authorization for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers


5330F(1) Employee Email and Online Services Use Policy Acknowledgment


5335F(1) Electronic Communications Device Agreement
The Superintendent informed the Board of the following new or revised procedures and forms:




PROCEDURES




2150-P(1) Copyright


3085-P(1) Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy - Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, Requirements, and Definitions


3295-P(1) Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying


3515-P(1) Food Allergy Management - Medical Plans of Care


5100-P(1) Hiring Process and Criteria - Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants


7400-P(3): Miscellaneous Procurement Standards - Requirements and Restrictions for Procurement Under a Federal Award - Competition


7400-P(4): Miscellaneous Procurement Standards - General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards




FORMS




2353F(1) Minute of Silence Notice


3500F(1) Blanket Consent Form for Health Care Services for Minor Children


3515F(1) Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations


5100F(1) Authorization for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers


5330F(1) Employee Email and Online Services Use Policy Acknowledgment


5335F(1) Electronic Communications Device Agreement

IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

A. IHSAA Passes
There is a new process to get IHSAA passes for Board members.
There is a new process to get IHSAA passes for Board members.

V. Adjourn
Move to adjourn. (5:49 pm)
Move to adjourn. (5:49 pm)

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