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Board of Trustees’ Meeting September 24", 2026
District Office 6:30 p.m.
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, Idaho

Minutes

Chairwoman Mary Jo Marlow called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Marlow welcomed the
audience and led them in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board members in attendance were Chairwoman Mary Jo Marlow, Vice Chairwoman Taryn Shoyo,
Treasurer Cleon Chapman, Trustee David Barlow, and Trustee Joey Call (by phone). Also in attendance
were Superintendent Brian Kress, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Wilson, Federal Programs Director
Rebecca Walker, Director of Student Support Services Lynette Carter, Board Clerk Jennifer Hatch, and
Attorney Amy White.

Approval of the Agenda- There were no changes to the posted agenda.
Public Forum — No one came forward during Public Forum.

Board Training by Ms. Amy White — The School District Attorney, Amy White, provided a training for
the board members. Topics discussed were Open Meeting Law, Governance vs. Management, Working
Relationships and Patron Input & Chain of Command.

Superintendent Update (Information) — The concrete on the tennis courts is required to sit for 45 days
before the next phase can begin. We are close to that mark. In about 10 days we will start seeing work
progressing on the courts. They anticipate the courts being completed at the end of October. The
greenhouse installation is coming along. It is nice to see the progress there. It should also be completed
about the end of October. The work on the interior renovations at I.T. Stoddard will be beginning any day.
That building will become the BTEC Educational Classrooms. We had BHS Homecoming this week. It
has been chaotic, but wonderful. Many other schools in the district have been participating in the
Homecoming festivities.

July and August Financial Reports (Information) — The July and August Financial Reports were
presented by Mr. Kress. (See Attachment A)

Enrollment Numbers (Information) — Mr. Kress presented the Districtwide Enrollment numbers as of
9/22/26. Our rezoning did make a significant impact for our schools. Groveland, Ridge Crest, and Wapello
are more closely aligned in their student numbers. We have 33 more Kindergarten students than the 2025-
26 school year. There are still schools across the District who have open enrollment capacity. MVMS has
over 600 students this year. Independence High School and Blackfoot Online School are supporting over
250 students.

Construction Timeline (Information) — Mr. Kress shared a construction timeline for the I.T. Stoddard
renovation. Demolition is anticipated to be completed in January. Mechanical, engineering, and plumbing
should be completed in March. Drywall and flooring should be completed in May. Completion is
anticipated for July 2027.

Idaho Special Education Manual Update (Action) — Mrs. Carter presented the updated Idaho Special
Education manual during our July Board Meeting. The board asked questions about the age at which a
student is graduated out of the extended Special Education program. It is remaining the trimester after
their 21 birthday. This is the same procedure as the previous manual. There was also a discussion about
the number of 504’s and IEP’s Districtwide. Mr. Chapman moved that the board of trustees approve the

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updates to the Idaho Special Education Manual as presented by Mrs. Carter. Ms. Shoyo seconded the
motion. All approved. The motion passed.

Curriculum Recommendations (Action) — Mrs. Walker spoke about a partnership between the Vaughn
Hugie Preschool program and the Blackfoot Public Library. The library visits the school and gives the
students books every month. The board did not have any questions. Mr. Barlow moved that the board of
trustees approve the Curriculum Recommendations as presented by Mrs. Walker. Mr. Chapman seconded

the motion. All approved. The motion passed.

Motion to Executive Session (Action) — Mr. Chapman moved that the board of trustees recess into
executive session in the manner and for the purposes authorized by Section 74-206, Idaho Code (1) (a)
to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, and (b) to consider the
evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer,
employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student. Mr. Barlow seconded the motion.

Mrs. Marlow noted that this is proper business for consideration in executive session as per Idaho Code
74-206. All board members in attendance voted in the affirmative in a roll call vote. Mrs. Marlow —
yes. Ms. Shoyo- yes. Mr. Chapman — yes. Mr. Barlow — yes. Mr. Call — yes. The motion passed.

Executive Session

Mr. Kress presented the personnel recommendations.

The board reconvened into open session at 8:36 p.m.

September 24th, 2026
8:18 p.m.

Consent Agenda (Action) — Mrs. Marlow asked if there were any questions regarding items on the
consent agenda. There were none. Mr. Barlow moved that the board of trustees approve the consent
agenda including the prior board meeting minutes, personnel recommendations as they appear below,
contracted service items, the payment of August bills, and student trips. Mr. Chapman seconded the

motion. All approved.

PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

September 24, 2026

New Hires Position Location
Elizabeth Beasley ERR Paraprofessional (FT) BHS
Amelia Gasca Diversity Center Assistant (PT) ISSC
Ella Gough Daycare/Nursery Para (19hrs/wk) IHS
Stephanie Hooton Kitchen Assistant WAP
Alyssa Martinez Daycare/Nursery Para (PT) IHS
Stormi Miller Food Service Assistant (PT) RB

Paul Moore Student Council Advisor BHS
Hannah Moultrie Classroom Paraprofessional (PT) RC
Sofia Ojeda Classroom Paraprofessional (PT) GRO
Erin Peterson Alternate Classroom Para (FT) MVMS
Korisa Rider Indian Education Para (PT) STA
Gabriel Snow ERR Paraprofessional (PT) RC
Virginia Snow ERR Paraprofessional (PT) RC

New Hires within District From To
Kylie Katseanes Classroom Para (PT)- RC Media Specialist (PT)- RC

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Brooke Martinez

Daycare/Nursery Para (PT)- IHS

Daycare/Nursery Para (FT)- IHS

Extracurricular Position Location
Sasha Chandler Color Guard Head Coach BHS
Pacen Hayes Football Assistant Coach BHS
Krystal Seamons Color Guard Assistant Coach BHS
Resignations/Retirements —_ Position Location
Manuelita Chavez ERR Paraprofessional (PT) RC
Sarah Griffin Nursery/Daycare Para (PT) IHS
Kylie Katseanes Classroom Paraprofessional (PT) RC
Rhys Pope Basketball Boys’ JV Assistant Coach BHS
Adele Stacey Classroom Paraprofessional (PT) FH
Roger “Cole” Thomas ERR Paraprofessional (FT) BHS

Future Agenda Items (Information) — The board would like to meet with Mr. Lish to review the
difference between school funds and Booster funds. They would like information about the committees
who run the booster programs. They would also like to know the District’s obligation regarding taxes for
any monies earned by the Booster clubs.

Adjournment (Action) — Mr. Chapman moved that the September meeting of the board of trustees be

adjourned. Mr. Barlow seconded the motion. All approved. The motion passed. The meeting was

adjourned at 8:40pm.

Mary J

tlow/ Chairwoman

F ects

Jennifer Hatch, Clerk

Board Meeting Minutes 9/24/2026

BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55

FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Month Ending:
July 31, 2026
ZIONS BANK
M & O-CMIA Account $ 1,452,030.29
Outstanding Checks $ (219,309.29)
ZIONS BANK M&O TOTAL $___1,232,721.00
DL EVANS BANK ( Schoo! Lunch) $ 401,139.49

INVESTMENTS - GENERAL OPERATIONS

State Investment Poo! $ 500,000.00
PETTY CASH
District Balance 7/31/2026 $ 3,500.00

TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - July, 2026 $ _2,137,360.49

TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - July, 2025 $ _2,566,472.39

BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
ALL DISTRICT FUNDS
For the Month Ending:
July 2026
July 1,2026 Balance Forward:
REVENUE:
State - Base Support $ 860,675.70
Local Revenue (Rent, Donations, Tuition, Etc.) $ 800,000.00
Local - Property Tax $ 424,704.06
Federal - Title VI Indian Education $ 152,094.00
Medicaid $ 31,966.08
Federal - Child Nutrition $ 27,285.62
Earning Interest $ 17,570.98
State - In Lieu of Taxes $ 7,220.75
State - Other Support $ 6,814.09
Local - Child Nutrition $ 3,711.56
TOTAL REVENUE: $ 2,332,042.84
EXPENDITURES:
July Payroll $  2,850,805.19
Liability Insurance $ 419,784.05
Technology Supplies $ 271,680.44
Curriculum $ 249,639.28
Transportation $ 166,035.49
Bldg. Repair, Maint., Supplies, Equip. $ 141,575.19
Technology Contract Services $ 136,085.00
Contract Services $ 44,570.74
Business Office Contract Services $ 26,578.07
Ulilities/Telephone $ 26,198.82
Instructional Suppplies $ 22,323.42
Food Services $ 16,169.77
Travel, Mileage Reimb., In-service $ 13,667.73
IDEA Contract Services $ 242.90
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $ 4,385,356.09
NET DECREASE IN CASH POSITION: $_(2,053,313.25)
ENDING BALANCE:

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S__2137,360.49

BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55

FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Month Ending:
August 31, 2026
ZIONS BANK
M & O-CMIA Account $  4,392,786.75
Outstanding Checks $ (240,934.54)
ZIONS BANK M&O TOTAL

DL EVANS BANK ( School Lunch)

INVESTMENTS - GENERAL OPERATIONS

State Investment Pool

PETTY CASH
District Balance 8/31/2026

TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - August, 2026

TOTAL RECONCILED DISTRICT BANK
FUNDS - August, 2025

$__ 4,154,952.21
$ 410,625.64

$__11,779,890.47

$ 3,500.00

$ 16,345,868.32

$__14,604,401.38

BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
ALL DISTRICT FUNDS
For the Month Ending:
August 31, 2026

August 1, 2026 Balance Forward:
REVENUE:

State - Base Support

Property Tax Relief

Johnson O'Malley

Local Revenue (Rent, Donations, Tuition, Etc.)
Earning Interest

Local - Child Nutrition

Medicaid

Local - Bingham County Consortium

TOTAL REVENUE:
EXPENDITURES:

August Payroll

Bond Payment

Bldg. Repair, Maint., Supplies, Equip.
Transportation

Custodial Contract

Curriculum

Utiliies/Telephone

Contract Services

Technology Supplies

Instructional Suppplies

Food Services

Technology Contract Services
Travel, Mileage Reimb., tn-service
Business Office Contract Services
IDEA Contract Services

TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
NET INCREASE IN CASH POSITION:

ENDING BALANCE:

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$ 15,274,912.00
$ 3,489,534.00
$ 185,654.70
$ 22,848.76
$ 21,455.22
$ 8,392.09
$ 3,996.50
$ 549.96

$ 19,007,343.23

$  2,729,428.85
$ 1,249,665.63
$ 277,490.08
$ 165,292.26
$ 105,837.21
$ 69,922.37
$ 59,254.47
$ 38,693.36
$ 26,838.13
$ 25,828.33
$ 21,296.03
$ 18,236.97
$ 5,154.48
$ 3,181.68
$ 2,715.55

$ 4,798,835.40

$_14,208,507.83

$

$

2,137 ,360.49

16,345,868.32

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