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Fremont County Joint District #215
minutes meeting date 2025-11-10 · fetched 2026-09-16 · 6308 characters · official file · plain text
Voting Members Tia Cherry, Board Chair Julianne Hill, Board Vice Chair Coy Crapo, Trustee JayLee Packer, Trustee Non-Voting Members Dr. Brandon Farris, Superintendent Dr. David Marotz, Interim Board Clerk I. Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Prayer offered by Tia Cherry Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance led by Coy Crapo Prayer offered by Tia Cherry Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance led by Coy Crapo II. Patron Input There was no patron input. There was no patron input. III. ACTION ITEMS: A. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Board Meeting Minutes 2. Payment of Bills 3. Budget/Financial Summary 4. Personnel (Hires, Resignations, Transfers) It is proposed that the following individuals be hired: Wilding, Rachel-Para (HFE) Wilson, Kaylee-Para (AE) It is proposed that the following individuals be hired: Wilding, Rachel-Para (HFE) Wilson, Kaylee-Para (AE) 5. Trip Requests The following trips require permission from the Board of Trustees (see attached): South Fremont High School-FFA/AG-Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama The following trips require permission from the Board of Trustees (see attached): South Fremont High School-FFA/AG-Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama B. Winter Sports Schedules Move to approve the winter sports schedules. Move to approve the winter sports schedules. C. 2026-2027 District Calendar Committee Direction Move to stay with the same number of days with a two-week harvest. Move to stay with the same number of days with a two-week harvest. D. Board Trustee Vacancy-Zone 2 (Parker, Egin, St. Anthony) There is a vacancy in Zone 2 (Parker, Egin, St. Anthony) starting in January. I move that the Board declare a vacancy in the trustee position for Zone 2 because no candidates applied to fill the vacancy in the recent election and that the Board begin the process for filling the vacancy. I move that Superintendent Farris begin the process of filling the vacancy and post notice of the vacancy. I move that the December 8, 2025, Agenda for the Board's Meeting includes an agenda item for interviewing and possible selection of a new trustee. There is a vacancy in Zone 2 (Parker, Egin, St. Anthony) starting in January. I move that the Board declare a vacancy in the trustee position for Zone 2 because no candidates applied to fill the vacancy in the recent election and that the Board begin the process for filling the vacancy. I move that Superintendent Farris begin the process of filling the vacancy and post notice of the vacancy. I move that the December 8, 2025, Agenda for the Board's Meeting includes an agenda item for interviewing and possible selection of a new trustee. E. Henry's Fork Elementary Safety/Security Lighting This is for safety/security lights that are currently not working at HFE. These lights kick in during a power outage to provide auxiliary lighting to the building. This bid does not include the expense of properly disposing of outdated EXIT signs that contain materials that have to be disposed of properly. Move to accept the bid to replace the security and exit signs at Henry's Fork Elementary. This is for safety/security lights that are currently not working at HFE. These lights kick in during a power outage to provide auxiliary lighting to the building. This bid does not include the expense of properly disposing of outdated EXIT signs that contain materials that have to be disposed of properly. Move to accept the bid to replace the security and exit signs at Henry's Fork Elementary. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Bond Election 2025 Superintendent Farris reported on the bond process and costs. Estimates are at least $15,000 to $20,000 to run the bond. The Board reviewed the election results by precinct. Trustee Julianne Hill presented alternatives for future consideration (e.g. private donations and fundraising, establishing an auditorium district, grant writing in collaboration, etc.). Superintendent Farris reviewed the 10-Year Facilities Plan. Chair Tia Cherry suggests looking into costs to upgrade the South Fremont Junior High auditorium, one of the next projects on the 10-Year Facilities Plan. Superintendent Farris reported on the bond process and costs. Estimates are at least $15,000 to $20,000 to run the bond. The Board reviewed the election results by precinct. Trustee Julianne Hill presented alternatives for future consideration (e.g. private donations and fundraising, establishing an auditorium district, grant writing in collaboration, etc.). Superintendent Farris reviewed the 10-Year Facilities Plan. Chair Tia Cherry suggests looking into costs to upgrade the South Fremont Junior High auditorium, one of the next projects on the 10-Year Facilities Plan. B. Board Trustee Vacancy-Qualifications The Board recommends using the ISBA sample qualifications from the School Board Vacancy Toolkit. The Board recommends using the ISBA sample qualifications from the School Board Vacancy Toolkit. V. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Move to go into Executive Session for the following purpose: IC 74-206(1): (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; Roll call vote: Tia Cherry Julianne Hill Coy Crapo JayLee Packer Went into Executive Session at 5:55 pm. Move to go into Executive Session for the following purpose: IC 74-206(1): (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; Roll call vote: Tia Cherry Julianne Hill Coy Crapo JayLee Packer Went into Executive Session at 5:55 pm. A. Motion to Come Out of Executive Session Move to come out of Executive Session. Came out of Executive Session at 6:09 pm. Move to come out of Executive Session. Came out of Executive Session at 6:09 pm. VI. Adjourn Trustee JayLee Packer moved to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. Trustee JayLee Packer moved to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
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