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Ririe Joint School District 252 Tuesday September 8, 2026 6:00 pm Special School Board Meeting Minutes 6:00 pm – The Ririe Joint School District #252 Board of Trustees met on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the School Board Room for a Special School Board Meeting. 6:00 pm – Superintendent Gee called Kevin Landon so he could join the meeting via cell phone. 6:01 pm – Board Chair Hansen welcomed all those in attendance and asked everyone to please rise and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. All did so. 6:02 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, Assistant Treasurer Darby Taylor, and Trustee Brigham Cook. Trustee Kevin Landon joined the meeting via phone. Superintendent Jeff Gee, Business Manager/Co-Treasurer Trapper McCallister, and Co-Treasurer/Board Clerk Kristi Hamilton were also present at the meeting. Vice Chair Dallin Howell was not present at the meeting at this time. 6:02 pm – Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion to set and adopt the special agenda. Brigham made a motion to set and adopt the special agenda as posted. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. 6:03 pm – Item 4/New Business – Discussion/Action Items a. CTE/AG Shop Exhaust System – Trapper informed that they tried to get around needing this in the AG Shop, however, code requires an exhaust system if any sort of engine is running in there. He explained further. He commented that they are about 4-6 weeks out for delivery of this. He explained that the system has a carbon monoxide sensor, what that is, and how it works. He then informed of the costs of the system, including the electrical and cutting the wall to install it. He informed that overall the total cost will be approximately $34,576. He commented that the funds will come from the project allowance. He explained. Discussion occurred. Board Chair Hansen commented that he thinks the electrical costs of $2976 seems high. Brigham commented that the cost described as electrical covers more than just electrical. He commented that when this was discussed in the construction meeting, he did not have a problem with those costs. Board Chair Hansen asked if this is a better solution that the other option that was looked at. Trapper commented that this one is a better overall solution because they will be able to use the building for other things also. He explained. 6:08 pm – Brigham called Dallin Howell, who forgot about the meeting tonight. He joined via cell phone at this time. Discussion continued. Brigham asked if this system will be tied into the HVAC system. Trapper commented that he is not sure, but will find out and let the Board know. Kevin commented that this is a standalone system so he does not think it will be tied into the HVAC system. Brigham commented that he thinks the cost overall is too high, and then commented but it is what it is. Kevin commented that he thinks the cost is right where he thought it would be and recommends we move forward with it. Trapper commented that it is definitely needed or there cannot be any sort of vehicle in the building with a running engine. Brigham made a motion to approve the CTE/AG Shop Exhaust System as discussed for an amount up to $35,000. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. b. CTE/AG Building Access Control – Trapper brought up a spreadsheet and explained. He informed that this system is for security, cameras, door controls, and the key system that the entire district uses currently. He informed that it will be paid for by the Technology Budget. He commented that it is the company we currently work with and have a good relationship with. He commented that everything will be the same throughout the district. He informed that the cost will be approximately $51,000. Brigham asked if this could be done next year. Trapper commented yes, however, we won’t have any access to the doors, other than a regular key, nor would there be security cameras, etc… He commented that we knew this was coming so they made sure the funds were allocated through the Technology Budget for this. Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion. Darby made a motion to approve the CTE/AG Building Access Control System as discussed for an amount up to $51,000. Kevin seconded; passed unanimously. 10:09 pm – There being no further discussion in tonight’s meeting, Board Chair Hansen entertained a motion to adjourn. Brigham so moved. Darby seconded; passed unanimously. Reviewed & Approved: September 17, 2026 Board Chair: Mike Hansen Board Clerk: Kristi Hamilton
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