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TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District No. 411

201 MAIN AVENUE WEST

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
83301
(208) 733-6900

August 10, 2026
7:00 p.m.

Call to Order - The Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin Falls County, State
of Idaho, met in its properly noticed/posted, regular monthly meeting at Twin Falls School
District Boardroom located at 160 Gooding Street West, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., on Monday, August 10, 2026. The following trustees were present: Chairman
Eric Smallwood; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd; Trustees Heidi Casdorph, Heidi Tubbs, and
Emily Christensen. Also present were Superintendent Brady Dickinson, Associate
Superintendent Ryan Nesmith, Board Clerk Michelle Lucas, district directors, interested
patrons, employees, and the media.

Pledge of Allegiance - The Board of Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions) — Chairman Eric Smallwood asked if there
were any additions or deletions to the agenda. There were none. Trustee Christensen

moved to approve the agenda as posted. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; motion
carried.

Unscheduled Delegations (Audience to Address the Board) — There were none.

Consent Calendar — Trustee Christensen moved to approve the consent calendar items A-J
which included: Minutes from July 8, 2026; board financial reports; building financial
reports; accounts payable and payroll; contracts for private service providers
(PSP)/consultants: Primary Therapy Source (DDA Services); new certified employees:
Kylie Brittin, Freshman Foundations Teacher at Canyon Ridge High School, Melissa
Burgess, 2nd Grade Teacher at Sawtooth Elementary School, Macie Diehl, Counselor at
Sawtooth Elementary School, Raylei Englestadter, Science Teacher at O'Leary Middle
School, Cassandra Finn, Resource-ERC Teacher at Canyon Ridge High School, Katrina
Gibb, Resource Teacher at Perrine Elementary School, Shay Lee Helquist, Social Studies
Teacher, South Hills Middle School, Tierra Korb, Counselor at Lincoln Elementary
School, Dalon Kayle, Social Studies Teacher at South Hills Middle School, Melissa
Morse, Resource Teacher at South Hills Middle School, Anna Nixon, 4th Grade Teacher at
Morningside Elementary School, Lily Pugh, Kindergarten Teacher at Lincoln Elementary
School, Danilyn Roseman, Science Teacher at South Hills Middle School, Kristine
Rutledge, Art Teacher at South Hills Middle School, Conor Smith, Language Arts Teacher
at O'Leary Middle School, Jamie Sorensen, Kindergarten Teacher at Sawtooth Elementary
School, Amanda Thompson, Resource-ERC Teacher at Robert Stuart Middle School,
Jennifer Tingey, 5th Grade Teacher at Sawtooth Elementary School, Amanda (Brook)
Trenkle, Preschool Teacher at Perrine Elementary School, Angelo Trujillo, Language Arts
Teacher at South Hills Middle School, Michael Van Loon, Math Teacher at Magic Valley

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High School, Kimra Wills, Math Teacher at Bridge Academy, Zachary Young, Ist Grade
Teacher at Harrison Elementary School; certified release of contract requests from Erica
Browning, Family Consumer Science Teacher at Twin Falls High School and Kemberlee
Stern, Resource Teacher at Oregon Trail Elementary School; new certified extra-curricular
employees: Callae Marcellus, Girls Soccer JV Assistant Coach at Twin Falls High School,
Conor Smith, 7th Grade Football Head Coach at O'Leary Middle School; certified extra-
curricular resignation from Stormy Heinz as 8" volleyball head coach at O’Leary Middle
School; and request for alternative authorizations for Conor Smith as English teacher at
O’Leary School, Lily Pugh as kindergarten teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Taelar
Kennison as 5" grade teacher at Perrine Elementary School, Tierra Korb as school
counselor at Lincoln Elementary School, Kyli Brittin as language arts teacher at Canyon
Ridge High School, Alannah Hurley as family and consumer science teacher at Robert
Stuart Middle School, Cassandra Finn as ERC teacher at Canyon Ridge High School,
Raylei Englestadter as science teacher at O’Leary Middle School, Amanda Thompson as
ERC teacher at Robert Stuart Middle School. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman
Lloyd; motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report:

Twin Falls Education Association Co-Presidents, Camille Johnson and Mike Wilkinson,
addressed the Board and announced who their executive council members will be: Vice
President Beliz Garcia, Treasurer Stormy Heinz, and Secretary Lisa Odaffer. Ms. Johnson
and Mr. Wilkinson invited the Board to pop into the school's classrooms. Teachers would
love to have them visit their classes.

Superintendent Dickinson announced the classified employee of the month for the month
of July as Sumer Koontz, administrative assistant to the elementary program director.
Superintendent Dickinson read a brief resume for Mrs. Koontz and presented her with a
plaque and a gift from the Board.

Director of Human Resources Shannon Swafford updated the Board on current vacancies
districtwide. As of August 10"", there are still 6 certified positions open, and 2 more need

to be added for a total of 8 needing to be filled. Ms. Swafford stood for questions from the
Board.

Instruction A. Information Item:

Superintendent Dickinson shared dates for this year’s homecoming: Canyon Ridge High
School’s is September 11" and Twin Falls High School’s is October 2"', 2026. The
Service Bowl is set for September 25, 2026, at Canyon Ridge High School.

Opening Day Ceremony is set for August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This event will be posted
if the Board wishes to attend. Chairman Smallwood will be a guest speaker.

Associate Superintendent Ryan Nesmith shared District data including testing windows,
length of the assessments, graduation data, low-income data, IRI, ISAT scores, and the
State Report Card. He walked Trustees through the website and showed them the search
capabilities to compare schools or school districts with schools/districts with similar
demographics. Elementary Programs Director Nancy Murphy and Secondary Programs

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Director Wendy Ohlensehlen joined Dr. Nesmith at the podium to answer questions from
the Board. Dr. Nesmith pointed out that nationally, Idaho is listed as 14".

Instruction B. Action Item: None

Budget & Finance A. Information Items:

Associate Superintendent Nesmith shared the 2026-2027 safety and regular bus routes for
board approval. The Board discussed that the more rural routes look a little shorter this
year. Dr. Nesmith and Mid-Columbia Location Manager Johna Helmer stood for
questions from the Board. This item is also up for action because it’s time-sensitive with
school starting August 20, 2026.

Superintendent Dickinson shared details outlining the recommendation for a 2027-2029
supplemental levy renewal in the amount of $7.2 million. In accordance with Section 33-
802(3), Idaho Code, as amended, the Board of Trustees of School District No. 411, Twin
Falls County, State of Idaho (the "District") has determined there is a need for a
supplemental levy in the amount of $7,200,000 per year for two (2) years, for the purpose
of paying all lawful expenses of maintaining and operating the District, for the fiscal years
beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2029. The election date is November 3, 2026.
The purpose for the levy will be outlined on the ballot as required by law: Safety and
Security: School Resource Officers, Armed Elementary Security Guards,
Security/Behavior Aids, and Other Security Needs: $1,500,000; Extracurricular Activities:
Sports, Drama, Music, etc.: $500,000; Salaries and Benefits for Staffing Needs:
$4,400,000; and School Maintenance Staff and Supplies: $800,000 for a total of
$7,200,000. Superintendent Dickinson stood for questions from the Board. Rates that have
to be listed are before any tax relief, and keeping the amount the same will keep the levy
rates the same. Dr. Dickinson also pointed out that our rates have dropped for two reasons:
1. is because Twin Falls has more businesses paying in, and 2. the property values have
gone up. He also noted that the disclosure shows a higher amount because we are not
allowed to list the amounts with tax relief.

Budget & Finance B. Action Items:

After some discussion, Trustee Tubbs moved that the Board approve the 2026-2027 safety

and regular bus routes as submitted. Trustee Casdorph seconded the motion; the motion
carried.

After some discussion, Trustee Christensen moved to approve the resolution calling for a
supplemental levy in the amount of 7.2 million. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the
motion; motion carried.

Personnel A. Information Item:

Most recent classified personnel new hires, retirements, and resignations were shared with
the Board.

Public Relations Director Eva Craner, shared revision recommendations to
policies/procedures as a first reading: ISBA Updates: 2353 Minute of Silence, 3295
Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyberbullying, 3295P Hazing,

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Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyberbullying, 3515P Food Allergy Management
- Medical Plans of Care, 5100 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5100P2 Hiring Process and
Criteria - Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants, 5100F Authorization
for Release of Information on Past Employment with School Employers, 5210 Workday,
5260 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting, 5265 Employee Responsibilities Regarding
Student Harassment, 5272 Prohibition on Staff Support of Social Transitions, 5330
Employee Email and Online Services Usage, 5335 Employee Use of Electronic
Communication Devices, and 5500 Personnel Records. These will return for Board action
next month.

Personnel B. Action Item:

After some discussion, Trustee Christensen moved to approve proposed changes to: 2395
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance Classes - NEW, 2700P4 ISAT Proficiency, 2700P6
Waivers, Alternative Pathways, and Early Graduation, 2940 Class Record Book —
REMOVE, 2960F1 Computing Device and Network Acceptable Use Agreement, 2960F2
Mobile Computing Device Use Agreement, 2960F3 Petsonal Computing Device
Agreement, 2965 Technology Instruction and Determining ADA — REMOVE, 3400
Student Athlete Drug Testing, and 3511 Medication Administration - Diabetes. Vice
Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

Board Goals A. Information Item:

The board discussed ideas for September 23, 2026, work-session agenda. The Board
discussed having a panel of the GT program participants, migrant programs update, and a
supplemental levy presentation. The Board will finalize the agenda on September 14, 2026.

Superintendent Dickinson read and reviewed his 2026-2027 goals which included: Student
Success and Future Readiness, Engaged and Empowered Staff, Family and Community
Partnerships, and Safe, Supportive Learning Environments, and others to pass the
supplemental levy in November. Dr. Dickinson asked for input and stood for questions.
Trustees asked for talking points for the upcoming levy.

Board Goals B. Action Item: None

Future Agenda Items:
The next board meeting will be on September 14, 2026.

The next board work session will take place on September 23, 2026, in the Boardroom at
5:00 p.m.

TFEA/TFSD breakfast meetings begin September 15'" and will continue on the 3

Tuesday of each month at 6:45 a.m. before the workday begins. These breakfast meetings
are posted accordingly.

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exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code:
Administration Safety Manual/Emergency Plan (annual approval). Vice Chairman
Lloyd seconded the motion. Chairman Smallwood asked Clerk, Michelle Lucas to
poll the board. Roll call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood — Yes;
Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes; Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; Trustee Heidi
Casdorph - Yes, and Trustee Emily Christensen - Yes. Motion carried. With over a
of the Board voting, the Board convened into executive session at 8:31 p.m.

Personnel Issue(s) were discussed from 8:31 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Administration Safety Manual/Emergency Plan was discussed from 8:45 p.m. to
8:59 p.m.

Open to the public at 8:59 p.m.

Action in open session:

1. Trustee Christensen moved to approve the 2026-2027 Administration
Safety Manual/Emergency Plan as presented in executive session. Trustee
Casdorph seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.

By Vice Chairman Lloyd moved to deny the request for release of contract for
Tyler Mildenberg from his contract and to terminate his supplemental
contract as proposed. Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion
carried.

Trustee Tubbs moved to deny the request for release of contract for Kaylee
Jones. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried. Point of
clarification: we do not release them from their 2026-2027 contracts with
Twin Falls School District 411.

Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion; the motion
carried. The time was 9:03 p.m.

hairman, Eric Smallwood
ATTEST:

Clerk, Vit Lucas

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TWIN FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District No. 411

201 MAIN AVENUE WEST
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301
(208) 733-6900

Executive Session
August 10, 2026

The Board of Trustees of Twin Falls School District #411 met in executive session on Monday,
August 10, 2026, at 8:31 p.m., Twin Falls, Idaho. Chairman Eric Smallwood conducted the meeting.
Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd, Trustees Heidi Tubbs, Heidi Casdorph, and Emily Christensen,
along with Superintendent Brady Dickinson, Board Clerk Michelle Lucas, Associate

Superintendent Ryan Nesmith, and Director of Human Resources Shannon Swafford, were in
attendance.

Since there was no other business to come before the Board, Trustee Christensen moved that the
Board retire into executive session after a quick break as per Idaho Code 74-206(1) subsection (b),
and (d): (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of employees, staff members; and
(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 1, title 74, Idaho
Code: Administration Safety Manual/Emergency Plan (annual approval). Vice Chairman Lloyd
seconded the motion. Chairman Smallwood asked Clerk, Michelle Lucas to poll the board. Roll
call vote was as follows: Chairman Eric Smallwood — Yes; Vice Chairman Jayson Lloyd — Yes;
Trustee Heidi Tubbs — Yes; Trustee Heidi Casdorph - Yes, and Trustee Emily Christensen - Yes.
Motion carried. With over a % of the Board voting, the Board convened into executive session at
8:31 p.m. Personnel Issue(s) were discussed from 8:31 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Administration Safety
Manual/Emergency Plan was discussed from 8:45 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. Open to the public at 8:59
p.m. Action in open session:
1. Trustee Christensen moved to approve the 2026-2027 Administration Safety
Manual/Emergency Plan as presented in executive session. Trustee Casdorph seconded the
motion; the motion passed unanimously.

2, Vice Chairman Lloyd moved to deny the request for release of contract for Tyler
Mildenberg from his contract and to terminate his supplemental contract as proposed.
Trustee Tubbs seconded the motion; the motion carried.

Trustee Tubbs moved to deny the request for release of contract for Kaylee Jones. Vice Chairman
Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried. Point of clarification: we do not release them from
their 2026-2027 contracts with Twin Falls School District 411.

Trustee Tubbs moved to adjourn. Vice Chairman Lloyd seconded the motion; the motion carried.
The time was 9:03 p.m.

ATTEST: Chairman, Eric Smallwood

Clerk, Michelle Lucas

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