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Fremont County Joint District #215
minutes meeting date 2025-08-11 · fetched 2026-09-16 · 12684 characters · official file · plain text
Voting Members Julianne Hill, Board Vice Chair Jon Bailey, Trustee Coy Crapo, Trustee JayLee Packer, Trustee Non-Voting Members Dr. Brandon Farris, Superintendent Dr. David Marotz, Assistant Superintendent I. Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Prayer offered by Trustee, Jon Bailey Vice Board Chair, Julianne Hill called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee, Coy Crapo. Prayer offered by Trustee, Jon Bailey Vice Board Chair, Julianne Hill called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee, Coy Crapo. II. Representative Jerald Raymond Representative Raymond talked briefly about some of the legislation from the last session. We need to continue to work to raise public education to the top choice. He stood for questions about Facility Maintenance funding, funding based on attendance, and new funding formula ideas. Representative Raymond talked briefly about some of the legislation from the last session. We need to continue to work to raise public education to the top choice. He stood for questions about Facility Maintenance funding, funding based on attendance, and new funding formula ideas. III. ACTION ITEMS: A. Election of Board Clerk Superintendent Farris explained that the current clerk has retired and is now part-time. She has resigned as Board Clerk. David Marotz is willing to fill in until the business manager is hired upon her Move to assign David Marotz to be interim Board Clerk. Superintendent Farris explained that the current clerk has retired and is now part-time. She has resigned as Board Clerk. David Marotz is willing to fill in until the business manager is hired upon her Move to assign David Marotz to be interim Board Clerk. B. Approval of Consent Agenda Move to approve the consent agenda. Move to approve the consent agenda. 1. Personnel (Hires, Resignations, Transfers) Hires: It is proposed that the following individuals be hired: Angela Ramos - 1st Grade Teacher (Parker Elementary) Tamara Nelson -Para (South Fremont High School) Brandon Kay -SPED Teacher (Parker Elementary, Teton Elementary) Mikyla Hansen -PE Para (Henry's Fork Elementary) Susan Stimpson -Teacher (South Fremont High School) Amanda Brown -Behavior Intervention Specialist (Henry's Fork Elementary, District) Chelsie Siddoway -SPED Para (Teton Elementary) Brandy Angell -Bus Driver (District) Jenna Henrikson -Bus Driver (District) Taylor Marchant -Bus Driver (District) Michelle Merrick -PE Para/Title 1 (Teton Elementary) Resignations: The following individuals have submitted their resignations: Mitzi Lewis - Teacher (requesting release from contract signed June 9) Lisa Heath (HFE) Transfers: Hires: It is proposed that the following individuals be hired: Angela Ramos - 1st Grade Teacher (Parker Elementary) Tamara Nelson -Para (South Fremont High School) Brandon Kay -SPED Teacher (Parker Elementary, Teton Elementary) Mikyla Hansen -PE Para (Henry's Fork Elementary) Susan Stimpson -Teacher (South Fremont High School) Amanda Brown -Behavior Intervention Specialist (Henry's Fork Elementary, District) Chelsie Siddoway -SPED Para (Teton Elementary) Brandy Angell -Bus Driver (District) Jenna Henrikson -Bus Driver (District) Taylor Marchant -Bus Driver (District) Michelle Merrick -PE Para/Title 1 (Teton Elementary) Resignations: The following individuals have submitted their resignations: Mitzi Lewis - Teacher (requesting release from contract signed June 9) Lisa Heath (HFE) Transfers: 2. Trip Requests No trip requests. No trip requests. C. Bond Election Resolution-SFHS Auditorium Details: Superintendent Farris received a bond election resolution for an auditorium addition at South Fremont High School. Recommended Action/Motion: Move to accept the resolution and add it to the November 4 ballot. (Jon, Coy) Discussion about what the Board can do if the resolution is adopted. The key will be grassroots support from the patrons. Details: Superintendent Farris received a bond election resolution for an auditorium addition at South Fremont High School. Recommended Action/Motion: Move to accept the resolution and add it to the November 4 ballot. (Jon, Coy) Discussion about what the Board can do if the resolution is adopted. The key will be grassroots support from the patrons. D. Island Park Charter School-Grade Request Details: Connie Day, Executive Director, presented a proposal from the Island Park Charter School requesting that the school be allowed to keep students until 8th grade. Two students and one parent briefly presented their reasons for the request. Long travel times have been a big concern for students. Trustee Hill asked if there is sufficient staffing to cover the additional grades. Connie is working on a succession plan to bring additional staff to keep the school going in the future. Recommended Action/Motion: Move to approve proposal to continue through 8th grade. -Entire 6th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2025-2026 school year. -Entire 7th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2026-2027 school year. -Entire 8th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2027-2028 school year. Details: Connie Day, Executive Director, presented a proposal from the Island Park Charter School requesting that the school be allowed to keep students until 8th grade. Two students and one parent briefly presented their reasons for the request. Long travel times have been a big concern for students. Trustee Hill asked if there is sufficient staffing to cover the additional grades. Connie is working on a succession plan to bring additional staff to keep the school going in the future. Recommended Action/Motion: Move to approve proposal to continue through 8th grade. -Entire 6th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2025-2026 school year. -Entire 7th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2026-2027 school year. -Entire 8th grade request to stay at the Charter beginning 2027-2028 school year. E. New Policies Move to adopt the first reading of the following new policies: 1310 Administrative Procedures 8180 Transportation Dress Code 9803 Flags and Banners Move to adopt the first reading of the following new policies: 1310 Administrative Procedures 8180 Transportation Dress Code 9803 Flags and Banners F. Policy Amendments (Substantive) Move to adopt the first reading of the following policy amendments: 1500-B(1) Board Operating Protocols 1615 Trustee Spouse Employment 2320 Health Enhancement Education 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom 2435 Advanced Opportunities 3005 Entrance, Placement, Transfer 3010 Open Enrollment 3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 3340 Corrective Actions and Punishment 3440 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges/Return of Property 3505 Concussion Protocol 3525 Immunization Requirements 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting 5825 Evaluation of School Bus Drivers 7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement 7407 Public Procurement of Goods and Services 7408 Entering into Professional Service Contracts 8100 Transportation 8115 Hours of Service of Drivers 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, and Non-Transportation Zones 8140 Student Conduct on Buses 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services 8170 District/School-Owned Vehicles 8180 Driver Training and Responsibility 8190 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles 8195 District/School Vehicle Idling 8300 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Move to adopt the first reading of the following policy amendments: 1500-B(1) Board Operating Protocols 1615 Trustee Spouse Employment 2320 Health Enhancement Education 2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom 2435 Advanced Opportunities 3005 Entrance, Placement, Transfer 3010 Open Enrollment 3281 Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 3340 Corrective Actions and Punishment 3440 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges/Return of Property 3505 Concussion Protocol 3525 Immunization Requirements 4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting 5825 Evaluation of School Bus Drivers 7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement 7407 Public Procurement of Goods and Services 7408 Entering into Professional Service Contracts 8100 Transportation 8115 Hours of Service of Drivers 8120 Bus Routes, Stops, and Non-Transportation Zones 8140 Student Conduct on Buses 8160 Contracting for Transportation Services 8170 District/School-Owned Vehicles 8180 Driver Training and Responsibility 8190 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles 8195 District/School Vehicle Idling 8300 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness G. Policy Amendments (Minor Corrections) Move to adopt the first reading for the following minor policy amendments: 1313 Conflicting Policies and Procedures 2435 Advanced Opportunities 3430 Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students 5100 Hiring Process 5110 Criminal History/Background Checks 7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards Move to adopt the first reading for the following minor policy amendments: 1313 Conflicting Policies and Procedures 2435 Advanced Opportunities 3430 Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students 5100 Hiring Process 5110 Criminal History/Background Checks 7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards H. New and Revised Procedures & Forms (Information Only) No action required. This item is for information purposes only. The Superintendent informed the Board of the following new or revised procedures and forms: Procedures 1500-PR(1) Board Meetings Procedure 2320-PR(1) Parent Complaints 3010-PR(1) Open Enrollment 3570-PR(1) Student Records 4600-PR(1) Volunteer Assistance Procedures 7405-PR(1) Procuring Public Works, Services, and Personal Property 8170-PR(1) District/School-Owned Vehicles 8180-PR(1) Responsibilities When Operating the School Bus 8300-PR(1) Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Forms 2320-F(1) Parental Permission Form for Sex Education or Instruction Related to Human Sexuality 2435-F(1) Advanced Opportunities Participation Form 3570-F(1) Student Records 3570-F(2) Permission to Use Likeness 4105-F(1) Request to Address the Board 4600-F(2) Volunteer Confidentiality No action required. This item is for information purposes only. The Superintendent informed the Board of the following new or revised procedures and forms: Procedures 1500-PR(1) Board Meetings Procedure 2320-PR(1) Parent Complaints 3010-PR(1) Open Enrollment 3570-PR(1) Student Records 4600-PR(1) Volunteer Assistance Procedures 7405-PR(1) Procuring Public Works, Services, and Personal Property 8170-PR(1) District/School-Owned Vehicles 8180-PR(1) Responsibilities When Operating the School Bus 8300-PR(1) Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Forms 2320-F(1) Parental Permission Form for Sex Education or Instruction Related to Human Sexuality 2435-F(1) Advanced Opportunities Participation Form 3570-F(1) Student Records 3570-F(2) Permission to Use Likeness 4105-F(1) Request to Address the Board 4600-F(2) Volunteer Confidentiality IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. District Strategic Plan Superintendent Farris presented the draft of the five primary goal areas and indicators. The District would like to meet with two board members and administrators to work on the draft to present to the Board for approval at the September meeting. Superintendent Farris presented the draft of the five primary goal areas and indicators. The District would like to meet with two board members and administrators to work on the draft to present to the Board for approval at the September meeting. B. SFHS Baseball Hitting Facility Details: We have been approached by community members about building a baseball hitting facility for South Fremont High School. This project would be fully funded by community members. They are asking if they can put it on our property. Chad Hill attended the meeting to present and answer questions. Details: We have been approached by community members about building a baseball hitting facility for South Fremont High School. This project would be fully funded by community members. They are asking if they can put it on our property. Chad Hill attended the meeting to present and answer questions. V. Adjourn Trustee, JayLee Packer moved to adjourn at 6:23 p.m. Trustee, JayLee Packer moved to adjourn at 6:23 p.m.
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