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Ririe Joint School District #252 Thursday August 20, 2026 7:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting Minutes 7:00 pm – The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees met on Thursday August 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm for their regular monthly School Board Meeting, which was also streamed live as a courtesy on: Ririe Bulldogs YouTube Channel 2. Board Chair Hansen welcomed all those in attendance and asked everyone to please rise and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. All did so. 7:00 pm – Board Chair Hansen asked that roll call be taken. Roll call was taken and those in attendance were as follows: Board Chair Mike Hansen, Board Vice Chair Dallin Howell, Board Trustee & Assistant Treasurer Darby Taylor, Trustee Brigham Cook, Trustee Kevin Landon, Superintendent Jeff Gee, Business Manager/Co Treasurer Trapper McCallister, and School Board Clerk/Treasurer Kristi Hamilton. 7:01 pm - Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion to set and adopt the agenda. Dallin made a motion to set and adopt the agenda as posted. Darby seconded, passed unanimously. 7:02 pm – Item 5/Scheduled Delegations – Discussion/Action Items a. City of Ririe – Nothing from the City of Ririe tonight. b. Approve Bus Routes 2026-2027. Superintendent Gee brought up the drawing of Bus Routes. He reviewed and explained. He informed that all of the routes are the same as last year, with a few new riders on each route. He informed that Kita is concerned about the Stillwater Development. He explained. He commented that the District is having a hard time hiring drivers. Brigham asked if there is a program available that will help people obtain their CDL. Superintendent Gee informed that Luke is a trainer and can help people with that. Discussion occurred. Brigham asked what our relationship with Swan Valley is this year. Superintendent Gee informed it is still the same as has been for many years. He informed that their driver(s) came to Ririe a couple of weeks ago to do some training with our drivers. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Bus Routes as presented and discussed. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. c. Department Updates Positive Happenings – Superintendent Gee brought up the list of Positive Happenings. He commented that school started this week for the Jr/Sr High School Students. He recognized Kalli Anderson displaying in her classroom the strengths of each student. He commented on the Earthquake Proof towers in Science, the Seniors painting their parking spots, and the locker room clocks that were installed. He informed that Ririe was awarded 2nd place in the Schools of Excellence. He informed that getting that award takes a lot of hard work academically and through sportsmanship. He commented it is an honor to receive that award. He informed that Jacen Johnson was appointed as a member of the IHSAA Student Council and congratulated him publicly. He informed of Back to School Night at the Elementary School, which will be held on August 24th from 5-7 pm. Jr/Sr High School Report – Dr. Teske commented that the beginning of every year is always exciting. He commented that the painted parking spaces look awesome. He then informed of the opening assembly to set the expectations of a positive tone and what the school wants to accomplish this year. He commented that we are always striving for excellence with high support and high accountability. He then informed that there were things worked on throughout the summer with staff, such as; math collaboration, creating a Chromebook management plan, literacy focus, parent input committee, active monitoring engagement, and how to implement the moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. He then explained the drop off and pick up area at the Jr/Sr High School while the CTE/AG Building construction is still going on. He then commented on the enrollment numbers as of today and explained. He commented on all of the books in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom. He commented on DYW of Ririe Halle Huntsman and her project that has benefited our Elementary School. 7:09 pm - Item 6/Unscheduled Delegations - Call to the Public. Board Chair Hansen informed that the Board will allow 3 minutes per person, per topic. All Comments are expected to be respectful and directed to the Board as a whole. Comments regarding District Personnel and/or Students are prohibited. The Board will NOT discuss, approve, or disapprove any topic brought before the Board during Unscheduled Delegations; but may include it on a future agenda for Board discussion. He then asked if anyone had signed up to address the Board or if there were any emails submitted. There were none. 7:16 pm - Item 9/Executive Session – At this time, Board Chair Hansen informed that the Board will move to item 9/Executive Session to accommodate all who are on the Executive Session Agenda tonight. Board Chair Hansen then entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to move out of Open Session at this time, pause the livestream, and move into Executive Session to discuss personnel, student & property items pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(a)(b)(c)(3), Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. Roll call vote was called. Board Chair Mike Hansen, Vice Chair Dallin Howell, Darby Taylor, Brigham Cook, and Kevin Landon were all in favor by individual votes of “aye”. The public was asked to step out into the hall at this time and the livestream meeting was paused during Executive Session. 7:16 pm - The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees having properly opened Executive Session pursuant to section §74-206 (1)(a)(b)(c)(3), Idaho Code, in the Ririe JR/SR High School Media Center, directly thereupon entered into discussion of all items on the Executive Session agenda. 8:22 pm – Superintendent Gee invited the public back into the Board Room at this time and the livestream was resumed. 8:22 pm - Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to move out of Executive Session and move back into Open Session at this time to discuss all remaining items on the Open Session Agenda. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 8:22 pm – Break 8:25 pm – Item 7/Unfinished Business a. Discussion/Action Item – ISBA Policy Updates – 2nd & Final Readings. Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any further discussion needed on these policy updates. There being none, he entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 2nd & Final Readings of the ISBA Policy Updates as presented. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. b. Discussion/Action Item – School Board Policy; Section 5000 – 2nd & Final Reading. Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any further discussion on section 5000. There being none, he entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 2nd & Final Reading of School Board Policy; Section 5000 as reviewed. Brigham seconded; passed unanimously. 8:26 pm – Item 8/New Business a. Discussion/Action Item – Approve Alternative Authorization Applications. Superintendent Gee informed that we have two teachers who are applying for an Alternative Authorization this year, which need Board approval. He explained in further detail. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the Alternative Authorization Applications for Jaqui Golding and Sadie Moedl as presented. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. b. Discussion/Action Item – School Board Policy; Section 6000 – 1st Reading. Superintendent Gee summarized. Board Chair Hansen asked if any further discussion were needed on this section. There being none, he entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the 1st Reading of School Board Policy; Section 6000. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. c. Discussion/Action Item – ISBA Policy Updates – 1st Reading. Superintendent Gee brought up the policies and reviewed. Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any questions or comments. There being none, he entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the 1st Readings of the ISBA Policy Updates as presented. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. d. Discussion/Action Item – School Lunch Fee Increase Proposal. Superintendent Gee informed that item is brought before the Board annually as a proposal to increase lunch fees. He explained what the suggested increase is for the 2026-2027 school year. He informed that typically it is a $.10 increase, which reflects the minimum suggested increase. Brief discussion occurred. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to approve the suggested $.10 school lunch fee increase as presented and discussed. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. 8:29 pm – Item 10/Reports – Discussion/Action Items a. Superintendent Report Enrollment Projections – Superintendent Gee brought up the spreadsheet of enrollment numbers as of today. He informed that the biggest drop we are seeing is in Kindergarten, which is down 17 students, however, the elementary school has not started yet so those numbers could change. He informed that the numbers in the Jr/Sr High School has remained pretty close to the same as previous years. He informed that solid numbers won’t be available until a couple of weeks into school starting. Brigham asked how many students have actually unenrolled vs. how many are rolling over to the next grade level. Superintendent Gee commented that he is not certain at this point and will have more accurate numbers after school begins at the Elementary School. Discussion occurred. Brigham asked if a Kindergarten class will be cut this year if the numbers remain that low. Superintendent Gee commented that that decision will be made by Mrs. Westfall after school begins. Elementary School Bus Lane – Board Chair Hansen informed that this item was discussed in the Work Meeting. He asked if there were any further discussion needed. There was none. CTE/AG Building Discussion – Board Chair Hansen informed that this item was discussed in the Work Meeting. He asked if there were any further discussion needed. There was none. Elementary Back to School Night – Superintendent Gee informed that the Elementary School Back to School Night will be on August 24th from 5-7pm. b. Business Manager Report CTE/AG Shop Sign – Trapper informed that there were some generous community members who came together with donations to make the sign on the CTE/AG Building happen. He thanked all who donated. He commented that the sign is going to look really nice. CTE/AG Shop Dust Collection System – Trapper informed that the CTE/AG Shop Dust Collection System is going to cost approximately $37,953. He informed that this item was discussed in further detail during the Board Work Meeting earlier. He asked if there were any further questions regarding this. Brigham asked if there is chance we will need to approve this for 5% higher, just in case. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the CTE/AG Shop Dust Collection System for up to $40,000. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. Proposed New Elementary School Setting – Board Chair Hansen informed that this item was discussed during the Board Work Meeting earlier. He informed that further information is going to be gathered on possible sites, etc… at which time the Board will continue with discussions of this item. There was no further discussion at this time. Per Diem Rates 2026-2027 – Trapper explained what the State recommends Per Diem Rates be set at for the 2026- 2027 year. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Dallin made a motion to leave the Per Diem Rates as is for our district. Brigham seconded; passed unanimously. Gym Floor Refinish – Trapper commented that this item was added as information only because the Board did a blanket approval for this last year. Discussion occurred. Brigham commented that he would like this brought before the board yearly for approval. Trapper asked at what point the Board would like him to bring this to them. Brigham then commented that this could be added as a maintenance item within the budget. Kevin agreed. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the gym floor refinish for an amount up to $15,000. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. 8:42 pm – Item 11/Personnel – Action Items a. Applicant’s A, B, C, D - Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Darby made a motion to approve Applicant’s A, B, & C for hire, and Applicant D to move into a paid coaching position, as recommended by Administration. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. b. Resignations A, B, C – Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Darby made a motion to accept the Resignations of Kristy Johnson/Sped Secretary, Kiyo Fujimoto/Assistant Track Coach, and Jesse Johnson/Assistant Track Coach as presented. Dallin seconded; passed unanimously. 8:43 pm – Item 12/Students – Action Items a. Student’s A, B, C, D, E – Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Darby made a motion to approve the credit appeals for Student’s A, B, C, D, & E, with conditions discussed. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. 8:44 pm – Item 13/Consent Agenda Items – Discussion/Action Items a. Action Item – Approve School Board Regular Meeting Minutes (7-16-26). Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any corrections and/or changes to the Regular Minutes. There were none. a. Action Item – Approve Bills Payable Report. Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any questions regarding the Bills Payable Report. There were none. b. Action Item – Approve Financial Report – Superintendent Gee went over the report in detail. He informed that the target for this month is 8%. He informed that overall we are at 8%. There were no questions. c. Action Item – Approve Schools Activity Funds Report. Board Chair Hansen asked if there were any questions on the Schools Activity Funds Report. There were none. 8:47 pm - There being no further discussion on the above Consent Agenda Items, Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Brigham made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented and process the Bills Payables. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 8:47 pm – Item 14/Review Work Items Superintendent Gee will set up a meeting to discuss/gather further information on potential properties Superintendent Gee will put a spreadsheet together of Enrollment Numbers after the Elementary School begins There will not be a Board Policy Section review in September The Board will let Kristi know if they plan to attend the ISBA Annual Convention in November or not Superintendent Gee informed that there will be a Football Game on Friday night Superintendent Gee informed that High School Volleyball begins tomorrow evening 8:49 pm – There being no further discussion in tonight’s meeting, Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion to adjourn. Darby so moved. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. Reviewed & Approved: September 17, 2026 Board Chair: Mike Hansen Board Clerk: Kristi Hamilton
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