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Fremont County Joint District #215

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

minutes meeting date 2026-05-11 · fetched 2026-09-16 · 6031 characters · official file · plain text

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

I. Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer offered by Brett Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance led by JayLee Packer



Board Vice-Chair, Julianne Hill called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Prayer offered by Brett Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance led by JayLee Packer



Board Vice-Chair, Julianne Hill called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

II. Public Participation
Board Clerk, David Marotz reviewed the public participation policy changes and procedures.

Mr. Chad Angell, principal of Henry's Fork Elementary, introduced the school's Cougar Crew students.
Board Clerk, David Marotz reviewed the public participation policy changes and procedures.

Mr. Chad Angell, principal of Henry's Fork Elementary, introduced the school's Cougar Crew students.

III. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

1. Personnel (Hires, Resignations, Transfers)

2. Trip Requests

B. Fee Increase Hearing
The Board considered approval of several student fee increases for the 2026–2027 school year: 




Driver's Education: $100 to $160 (60% increase)


FFA Chapter Dues: $25 to $40 (60% increase)


BPA Chapter Dues: $35 to $40 (14.29% increase)


TSA Chapter Dues: $26 to $25 (3.85% decrease)


FCCLA Dues: $25 to $30 (20% increase)


Band Instrument Rental: $50 to $60 (20% increase)



Vice-chair Hill opened the floor for the hearing on the fee increases.  There were a few clarification questions about the changes planned for driver's education moving to online coursework.

 


Move to accept the fee increases.
The Board considered approval of several student fee increases for the 2026–2027 school year: 




Driver's Education: $100 to $160 (60% increase)


FFA Chapter Dues: $25 to $40 (60% increase)


BPA Chapter Dues: $35 to $40 (14.29% increase)


TSA Chapter Dues: $26 to $25 (3.85% decrease)


FCCLA Dues: $25 to $30 (20% increase)


Band Instrument Rental: $50 to $60 (20% increase)



Vice-chair Hill opened the floor for the hearing on the fee increases.  There were a few clarification questions about the changes planned for driver's education moving to online coursework.

 


Move to accept the fee increases.

C. Construction Project: Ashton Elementary Back Drive
The bid that was approved in April did not include curbing by the contractor who received the project.  Bids were revised.  

 




Move to accept the bid from Jerome Bowen Construction.
The bid that was approved in April did not include curbing by the contractor who received the project.  Bids were revised.  

 




Move to accept the bid from Jerome Bowen Construction.

D. Construction Project: North Fremont Concrete Work
We received bids from three local contractors to install and repair sidewalks and concrete in various locations around North Fremont.  

 


Move to accept the bids from Kevin Virgin Construction & DAL Enterprises.
We received bids from three local contractors to install and repair sidewalks and concrete in various locations around North Fremont.  

 


Move to accept the bids from Kevin Virgin Construction & DAL Enterprises.

E. Construction Project: Teton Elementary Roof
We have received a bid from Thomas Robison Roofing, Inc. to repair the roof on the north side of Teton Elementary for $35,200.



Move to approve the bid to from Thomas Robinson Roofing.
We have received a bid from Thomas Robison Roofing, Inc. to repair the roof on the north side of Teton Elementary for $35,200.



Move to approve the bid to from Thomas Robinson Roofing.

F. Construction Project: Parker Elementary Entry Doors
We have received a bid from High Country Glass & Mirror Inc. to install new entry doors at Parker Elementary.  The original price quote is $65,610 with an option to reduce the price by $13,785 to install different hardware.  The total cost is $51,825.

 


Move to accept the bid from High Country Glass for $51,825.
We have received a bid from High Country Glass & Mirror Inc. to install new entry doors at Parker Elementary.  The original price quote is $65,610 with an option to reduce the price by $13,785 to install different hardware.  The total cost is $51,825.

 


Move to accept the bid from High Country Glass for $51,825.

IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

A. Principal Reports
Principals from Henry's Fork Elementary, South Fremont JH, and South Fremont High School presented updates on their school improvement plan activities and accomplishments this year. 

 


Mr. Chad Angell presented for Henry's Fork Elementary.

Mr. Zach Goulding presented for South Fremont Junior High.

Mr. Drex Hathaway presented for North Fremont Junior High/High School.
Principals from Henry's Fork Elementary, South Fremont JH, and South Fremont High School presented updates on their school improvement plan activities and accomplishments this year. 

 


Mr. Chad Angell presented for Henry's Fork Elementary.

Mr. Zach Goulding presented for South Fremont Junior High.

Mr. Drex Hathaway presented for North Fremont Junior High/High School.

B. District Leadership Team Committee Reports
Three of the committees (School Safety, AI, Assessment) reported their activities this year. 


Mrs. Katie Dodge and Mrs. Becky Turpin presented for the School Safety Committee.

Mr.  Chad Hill presented for the Artificial Intelligence Committee.  

Mrs. Nicole Kent presented for the Assessment Committee (which was originally the Strategic Plan Team).
Three of the committees (School Safety, AI, Assessment) reported their activities this year. 


Mrs. Katie Dodge and Mrs. Becky Turpin presented for the School Safety Committee.

Mr.  Chad Hill presented for the Artificial Intelligence Committee.  

Mrs. Nicole Kent presented for the Assessment Committee (which was originally the Strategic Plan Team).

V. Adjourn
Move to adjourn (at 6:15 pm).
Move to adjourn (at 6:15 pm).

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