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Soda Springs Joint District #150
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SODA SPRINGS JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT #150
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
August 26, 2026
District Offices
7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
STEVEN BARKER
CHAIR
SALLY JENSEN
VICE CHAIR
MYRA LEATHERMAN TRUSTEE
BEN GOODE
TRUSTEE
GALEN WILSON
TRUSTEE
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chair Barker called the board meeting to order at 7:02 pm with Vice Chair
Jensen, Trustee Leatherman, Trustee Wilson, and Trustee Goode in attendance. Also, in attendance were
Business Manager Alexa Allen, Clerk Dawn Peterson, and Principal Scamahorn, Principal Worthington,
two staff members, and three patrons.
1.1. Approval of Agenda: Chair Barker asked if there were any additional agenda items to be added to the
agenda. Truste Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda with adding Bus sales and amending the
consent agenda to include new hire. Trustee Leatherman seconded the motion, using a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance: Chair Barker invited the trustees, administration, and patrons to join in saying
the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Continuous Improvement Plan / Administrative Reports- Superintendent Erickson spoke to th board
about the Bus Driver situation the district is facing. We have made a couple changes to routes, new drivers
are training, and we will review the plan in the coming weeks. Orientation went well and thanked the
board for coming. Mr. Erickson discussed student achievement and goals for this year.
Mr. Scamahorn reported on TMS first day back and how the students were excited to be back in session.
Mr. Worthington thanked the board for the extra time for training before school starts for Thirkill due to
construction. The staff had put this time to full use for a smooth school year.
3. Public / Faculty / Staff Input – none
4. ACTION ITEM: Open Public Hearing- Trustee Leatherman made a motion to open the public hearing.
Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
5. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing SSHS Activity Fees- After a brief discussion of prices and the reason for
Activity fee increase, Trustee Goode made a motion to approve the increase in student activity cards from
$15.00 to $40.00. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
6. ACTION ITEM: Close Public Hearing – Trustee Wilson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Trustee
Leatherman seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
7. Old Business – none
8. New Business
8.1. Discussion: Bus purchases – We are currently looking at a White Bus to purchase. Once more
information is available the board will be notified.
8.2. ACTION ITEM: Summer Bus/Activities – This was discussed during Superintendent reposts. No action
was taken.
8.3. ACTION ITEM: Bus Routes/Safety Procedures -Truste Wilson made amotion to approve bus routes.
Trustee Leatherman seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Vice
Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the Safety Procedures on Buses. Trustee Wilson seconded the
motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
8.4. ACTION ITEM: In Lieu of Transportation- Vice Chair Jensen approved the In Lieu of Transportation
students. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passe unanimously.
8.5. ACTION ITEM: Thirkill Boiler – Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve Thirkill’s boiler purchase.
Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
8.6. ACTION ITEM: Job Descriptions – Trustee Leatherman approved the change made to the
Transportation secretary job description to include drive routes. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion.
Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
8.7. ACTION ITEM: Supplemental Levy – Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the Supplemental
Levy. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
8.8. ACTION ITEM: Special Education Manual- Trustee Goode made a motion to approve the Special
Education Manual. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
8.9. ACTION ITEM: Sale of Hooper School – Trustee Leatherman made a motion to approve the appraisal
for sale of Hooper. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
9. Policy Review:
9.1. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 421 HIPPA Privacy Rule
9.2. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 421P HIPPA Procedures
9.3. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 506.50 Prohibition Against Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
9.4. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 610 High School Graducation Requirements
9.5. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 641 Citizenship, U.S. Constitution, National Flag Colors
9.6. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 872 Inventory Records of Fixed Assets
9.7. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 920 Acquisition and Sale Personal Property
9.8. ACTION ITEM: 1st Reading Pol^ 922 Acquisition and Sale of Real Property
Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve all policies listed above. Trustee Leatherman seconded the motion.
Using a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
10. Consent Agenda:
10.1.
ACTION ITEM – Approve the Consent Agenda Items
10.2.
Minutes from 7/22/26 & 8-20-26 Board Meeting
10.3.
Bills Paid July 2026
10.4.
Budget ending July 31, 2026
10.5.
New Hires: Ben Beckstead- TMS Para, Debbie Hansen- TMS & SSHS Music, Madeline
O’Donnell TES Para, Christie Christensen- SSHS-CNA
Vice Chair Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. Using
a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
11. Announcements / Schedules / Correspondence
12. Adjournment with no other business to come before the board of Trustees, Chair Barker declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm.
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