Fremont County Joint District #215 | minutes | meeting 2026-03-09 | Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees (March 2026) - minutes source: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031552&MID=4297&T=1 Voting Members Tia Cherry, Board Chair 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 Tia Cherry. Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order(5:00 pm). Pledge of Allegiance led by JayLee Packer. Prayer offered by Tia Cherry. Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order(5:00 pm). Pledge of Allegiance led by JayLee Packer. II. Patron Input No patron input. No patron input. 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. Policies (First Reading) Move to adopt the  first reading of the policies. 2445 District/Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction--NEW 2605 Advancement Requirements (6 through 8)--AMEND Move to adopt the  first reading of the policies. 2445 District/Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction--NEW 2605 Advancement Requirements (6 through 8)--AMEND C. Procedures and Forms Move to approve the procedures and forms with the amendment of 7405-P1 increasing from $20,000 to $35,000. Procedures: 2700-P(1) High School Graduation Requirements - Publication of Graduation Requirements 7405-P(1) Public Works Contracting and Procurement/Procurring (increase to $35,000). ​​​​​Forms: 3085-F(1)  Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy--Title IX - Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form for Students 3290-F(1): Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students - Harassment Reporting Form for Students 3295-F(1): Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Menacing - Harassment Complaint Form Move to approve the procedures and forms with the amendment of 7405-P1 increasing from $20,000 to $35,000. Procedures: 2700-P(1) High School Graduation Requirements - Publication of Graduation Requirements 7405-P(1) Public Works Contracting and Procurement/Procurring (increase to $35,000). ​​​​​Forms: 3085-F(1)  Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy--Title IX - Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form for Students 3290-F(1): Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students - Harassment Reporting Form for Students 3295-F(1): Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Menacing - Harassment Complaint Form D. Auditor Contract We requested proposals for our district auditors and received two proposals with five year contracts: Rudd & Company: from $31,900 to $39,290 over five years (more with single audits and other out of pocket) Quest CPAs LLC:  from $19,000 to $23,000 over five years Move to accept the proposal from Quest CPAs LLC  with the lower bid of $19,000 to $23,000 over five years. We requested proposals for our district auditors and received two proposals with five year contracts: Rudd & Company: from $31,900 to $39,290 over five years (more with single audits and other out of pocket) Quest CPAs LLC:  from $19,000 to $23,000 over five years Move to accept the proposal from Quest CPAs LLC  with the lower bid of $19,000 to $23,000 over five years. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Ashton Elementary Playground Equipment The Ashton Elementary PTP has raised funds (approximately $36,000) for playground equipment through various activities.  Representatives handed out proposals and bids.  They are requesting a decision and timelines.  This is currently listed as a discussion item.  There are options to start with some updates to equipment.  They may work on some different grants, and are also working on ideas non-profit status. The Ashton Elementary PTP has raised funds (approximately $36,000) for playground equipment through various activities.  Representatives handed out proposals and bids.  They are requesting a decision and timelines.  This is currently listed as a discussion item.  There are options to start with some updates to equipment.  They may work on some different grants, and are also working on ideas non-profit status. B. Legislative Update Superintendent Farris reviewed the Capitol Notes from ISBA on the following topics: SCR 121—Funding formula committee to work on a new plan for the next legislative session. SB 1339—Strategic plans may replace CIP. SB 1336—Proposes additional civics education requirements in 8th grade.  HB 784 — Require at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess for students in grades K-5. Budget status.  Currently, they are held flat. IDLA is looking at possible significant changes through various bills. SB1288--Special need education may recover some funding. There is a training meeting on March 16 in Rigby.  Superintendent Farris will send more information. Superintendent Farris reviewed the Capitol Notes from ISBA on the following topics: SCR 121—Funding formula committee to work on a new plan for the next legislative session. SB 1339—Strategic plans may replace CIP. SB 1336—Proposes additional civics education requirements in 8th grade.  HB 784 — Require at least 20 minutes of daily outdoor recess for students in grades K-5. Budget status.  Currently, they are held flat. IDLA is looking at possible significant changes through various bills. SB1288--Special need education may recover some funding. There is a training meeting on March 16 in Rigby.  Superintendent Farris will send more information. V. Adjourn Move to adjourn (5:51 pm). Move to adjourn (5:51 pm).