Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 public meetings in 2020

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on December 16, 2020, to convene in executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public student, or to hear complaints or charges. The board will return to open session afterward to take any action pertinent to student discipline.

• Adjourn to executive session by roll call vote for student discipline
• Return to open session to take action on student discipline

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will take action on selecting a new mascot for Pocatello High School from survey results. Other action items include adopting the 2021-2022 school calendar, approving an early graduation request, and hearing first readings of policies on attendance areas and gifts. The Board will also receive updates on the Head Start program, 21st Century after-school program, and Idaho Food Bank Backpack Program.

• Select new Pocatello High School mascot effective June 1, 2021
• Adopt 2021-2022 School District 25 calendar
• Approve Athletic Training Agreement for 2020-2021 school year
• First reading of Policy 8106 (District Attendance Areas and Student Transfer) and Policy 5106 (Gifts and Contributions)
• Second reading for adoption of Policy 7405/8305 (Prohibition of Sexual Harassment)

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee will meet to review replacement schedules, elementary/secondary/department requests for major projects, and Exhibits A & B projects. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Review of CIP Replacement Schedules
• Review Elementary / Secondary / Department Requests for Major Projects
• Review Exhibits A & B Projects (1,990 KB PDF attached)
• Other Discussion

Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive information on several topics, including the Career and Technical Education program, the draft 2021-2022 school calendar, proposed board meeting schedule, and policy revisions on gifts and attendance areas. A supplemental levy discussion for a March 2021 election and results of the Pocatello High School mascot survey will also be presented. Following the work session, a special meeting will consider approving BLT and department chair stipends, and the board will adjourn to executive session for personnel matters. No final votes are expected at this meeting; action may be taken at the December 15 regular meeting.

• Supplemental levy discussion for March 9, 2021 election with possible resolution at Dec 15 meeting
• Revised Policy 5106 on gifts and contributions to schools for first reading at Dec 15
• Revised Policy 8106 on district attendance areas and student transfers aligning with IHSAA rules
• Pocatello High School mascot survey results presented; possible vote at Dec 15 meeting
• Consider approving BLT and department chair stipends in special meeting

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student, or to hear complaints or charges against a student, as authorized by Idaho Code. Any action resulting from the closed session will be taken in open session.

• Board adjourns to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline matters
• Board will return to open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline

Calendar Committee Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The Calendar Committee will meet to discuss and revise two draft proposals for the 2021-2022 school district calendar. The committee aims to develop a final proposal for the Board's consideration at the December 15, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Two draft 2021-2022 school calendar proposals (Draft A and Draft B) will be discussed and possibly revised
• The committee will produce a calendar proposal for Board action at the December 15 regular meeting
• Meeting held at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will hold a meeting to discuss dual credit college algebra, Native American studies objectives, and dual enrollment possibilities for pharmacy technology. The committee will also consider approving or denying new Career Technical Education course applications for Intro to Rehabilitation Services and Rehabilitation Services.

• Discussion of Dual Credit College Algebra
• Discussion of Native American Studies objectives
• Dual Enrollment possibilities for Pharmacy Technology discussed
• Action on new CTE course: Intro to Rehabilitation Services
• Action on new CTE course: Rehabilitation Services

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and executive session on November 18, 2020, to consider student discipline matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The agenda includes only procedural steps: adjourning to executive session and returning to open session for any action. No specific student or disciplinary action is named in the agenda.

• Executive session to evaluate, dismiss, or discipline a student or hear complaints
• Roll call vote to adjourn to executive session
• Return to open session for possible action on student discipline

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee will meet to review estimated revenues and replacement schedules for capital projects. The committee will also discuss requests from elementary, secondary, and department levels for major projects.

• Review of estimated revenues and CIP replacement schedules
• Review of elementary, secondary, and department requests for major projects
• Other discussion as needed

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approval of minutes, consent agenda, and curriculum-related policies. Key decisions include waiving the senior project requirement for the class of 2021, adopting updated graduation and advanced opportunities policies, and authorizing the sale of Pocatello High School property related to the retired Indians mascot.

• Waive Senior Project Graduation Requirement for class of 2021 (Action)
• Policy 8203 - Graduation Requirements - 2nd Reading for Adoption (adds civics test option)
• Policy 6302 - Advanced Opportunities - 2nd Reading for Adoption (removes challenge course section)
• Policy 8107 (AIDS Infected Students) and Policy 8602 (Supplementary Curriculum) - 2nd Reading for Deletion
• Authorize sale of Pocatello High School property related to retired Indians mascot (Action)

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISBA Annual Convention

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees will attend the Idaho School Boards Association Virtual Convention Business Session on November 12, 2020. No board business or meeting will take place, and no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills Idaho public meeting requirements.

Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.

The board will hold a work session to discuss the PCSD 25 Education Foundation annual report, federal program budgets, a hard-to-fill stipend and signing bonus for bus drivers, proposed revisions to the sexual harassment policy, the Pocatello High School Phase II project update, and a new mascot selection for PHS. Following the work session, the board will convene a special meeting to consider approving a request for an exemption from the Southeast Idaho Health Department for high school athletic spectator gatherings.

• Hard-to-fill stipend and signing bonus for bus drivers due to severe shortage — to be considered for approval at Nov 17 regular meeting
• Proposed revisions to Policy 7405/8305 on prohibition of sexual harassment, including a rewrite of the procedure per new Title IX regulations
• Pocatello High School Phase II project update on progress of Phase I and II additions
• PHS mascot selection: committee comments, survey results, and board to consider selecting a new mascot at Nov 17 meeting
• High school athletics guidance: exemption for spectator gatherings submitted to Southeast Idaho Health Department as action item

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student, as authorized by Idaho Code. The board may take action in open session following the closed discussion.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss student discipline
• Possible open-session action on student discipline

Special Meeting to Review PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models - 5:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models. They will consider COVID-19 case data, hospital input, and survey results, and may take action to maintain or shift the current elementary (modified traditional) and secondary (hybrid) models. Public comment is accepted before any vote.

• Administrative presentation and recommendation on PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models
• Review of COVID-19 data by school and Portneuf Medical Center letter
• Two action options: maintain current models through Dec 18, 2020, or shift to a different model
• Public comment via form, email, or mail accepted

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The board will take action on first readings of policy changes, including deleting outdated policies on AIDS-infected students and supplementary curriculum, and updating graduation requirements and advanced opportunities. They will also consider approving the comprehensive annual financial audit, early graduation requests, and a camp request. Informational reports cover curriculum updates, school safety, and business operations.

• First reading of Policy 6302 (Advanced Opportunities) removing Challenge Course section
• First reading of Policy 8203 (Graduation Requirements) allowing civics proficiency via course or test
• First reading for deletion of Policy 8107 (AIDS Infected Students) and Policy 8602 (Supplementary Curriculum)
• Board to approve Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020
• Action on early graduation requests and a camp request

Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters/Personnel Matters - 4:45 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss labor contract and personnel matters. In open session, the board will vote on whether to accept or decline a request from the Pocatello Education Association to reopen negotiations limited to Article 6 (Compensation) for the 2020-2021 school year. No action will be taken on personnel matters at this meeting.

• Board will consider a request from the Pocatello Education Association to reopen negotiations on compensation
• Executive session for labor contract matters under Idaho Code 74-206A (1)(a) and (b)
• Executive session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b)
• Meeting held at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello
• No action will be taken on personnel matters, only labor contract action

Special Meeting/Work Session and Executive Session: Personnel Matters - 12:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board will present a series of informational reports, including the Pocatello Community Charter School annual report, the Education Foundation addendum, and updates on energy savings, capital projects, and CARES Act funding. The Board will be asked to adopt the proposed CARES Act budget, affirm the School Board Operating Principles, Strategic Goals and Code of Ethics, and adopt the draft PCSD 25 Strategic Plan for 2021‑2024 at the October 20 regular meeting. The Board will also discuss ISBA 2021 Proposed Resolutions to provide voting direction for the IBSA Virtual Convention. After the work session, the Board will adjourn to an Executive Session to consider personnel matters under Idaho Code § 74‑206(1)(b).

• CARES Act Funding update with draft budget to be adopted at Oct 20 regular meeting
• Affirmation of School Board Operating Principles, Strategic Goals and Code of Ethics
• Adoption of draft PCSD 25 Strategic Plan 2021‑2024 at Oct 20 regular meeting
• Discussion of ISBA 2021 Proposed Resolutions for voting direction at IBSA Virtual Convention
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects presentation

The Board of Trustees held a work session to receive administrative and operational reports. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Gateway Center - 9:00 a.m.

A quorum of trustees will be present at the Gateway Center for a board tour at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, located in Room 205 at 109 Von Elm Lane, Pocatello, ID. No board business will be conducted and no minutes will be taken. The notice satisfies Idaho Code § 74‑206 public‑meeting notice requirements.

• Quorum of trustees to attend board tour at Gateway Center, 109 Von Elm Lane, Room 205

Executive Session: Personnel/Student Discipline - 9:00 a.m.

This special meeting is an executive session to discuss personnel matters (evaluation, dismissal, discipline) and student discipline under Idaho Code. The board may take public action on personnel after the closed session, but no action will be taken on student discipline. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
• Possible public action on personnel after closed session
• Separate closed session for student discipline with no public action

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss and receive information on the Title II-A budget, proposed course replacements, and curriculum changes. Items include replacing English 12A or B with English 102, changing Natural Resources pathway science credits, and renaming Personal Finance for NCAA eligibility. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion and information items.

• Title II-A budget review and discussion
• English 102 replacing English 12A or B
• Natural Resources pathway changes to science credits
• Personal Finance course name change for NCAA
• Yearbook publishing changes at Century and Pocatello high schools

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISBA Region 5 Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of School District 25 trustees will attend the ISBA Region 5 meeting in the Conference Room at the Education Service Center. No board business or meeting is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills Idaho public meeting requirements.

Special Meeting to Review PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models - 9:00 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review the PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models. The board may take action to either keep the current modified traditional model for elementary and hybrid for secondary, or shift to different models. Discussion will include COVID-19 numbers and patron input.

• Review of PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models, including a decision flow-chart
• Possible action to shift elementary from modified traditional to another model
• Possible action to shift secondary from hybrid to another model
• Public comment period for patrons
• Discussion of current COVID-19 numbers for Bannock County and PCSD 25

Special Meeting/Orientation for Student Representatives to the Board - 5:00 p.m.

The board is holding a special meeting to orient new student representatives. No action will be taken; the meeting is informational only.

• Review of orientation materials covering duties and responsibilities of student representatives
• Opportunity for student representatives and board members to ask questions

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will consider several action items, including a proposal to retire the Pocatello High School Indians mascot and adopt a timeline for a replacement. Other decisions include approving the Head Start Facilities Application, out-of-state/overnight travel requests, camp requests, and Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee recommendations to the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes informational updates on the 21st Century After School Program, student enrollment, and financial reports.

• Retire Pocatello High School Indians mascot and adopt replacement timeline (Action)
• Approve Head Start Facilities Application submission (Action)
• Approve out-of-state/overnight travel requests from high schools (Action)
• Approve Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee recommendations to CIP Committee (Action)
• Receive Idaho General Fund Revenue Report and Governor's press release on K-12 financial support (Information)

The Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. Discussions were held regarding the retirement of the Pocatello High School Indians mascot and a proposal to redirect $2.5 million from middle school tracks to other athletic facility projects.

• Approved agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, July 28, July 29, August 11, August 18, and August 19 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payment of claims, supplemental financial information, and human resource activity (unanimous)

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Ellis Elementary School

A quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present at Ellis Elementary for a board school visit on September 8, 2020. No board business or meeting will take place, and no minutes will be taken. The notice complies with Idaho public meeting requirements.

• Board school visit at Ellis Elementary, 5500 Whitaker Road, Chubbuck
• 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
• No business or meeting scheduled; no minutes taken

Special Meeting/Work Session - 11:00 a.m.

The board will receive presentations from Pocatello High School administration and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on the proposal to retire the Indians mascot. A draft timeline for the mascot change process will be discussed. The board will also review the proposed Continuous Improvement Plan for 2020-2021, which may be adopted at a later meeting.

• Presentation on retiring Pocatello High School Indians mascot from school administration
• Presentation from Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on mascot retirement proposal
• Draft proposed timeline for mascot change process
• Proposed 2020-2021 Continuous Improvement Plan (consideration for adoption on Sept 15)

The Board held a work session to receive administrative reports and a proposal to retire the Pocatello High School 'Indians' mascot. No formal votes were taken; the request to retire the mascot and a proposed timeline will be added to the September 15, 2020, agenda for a decision.

• Tabled decision on retiring Pocatello High School mascot to September 15, 2020 meeting
• Proposed timeline for new mascot selection and brand identity campaign discussed

Executive Session re Student Discipline and Special Meeting to Review PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models - 9:00 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold an executive session to discuss student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). Following that, a special meeting will review the PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models, including a decision flow-chart and current COVID data, with possible action to change the current modified traditional model for elementary and hybrid model for secondary. Public comment will be heard, and attached parent and teacher input has been provided.

• Executive session for student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Review of PCSD 25 Roadmap Decision Flow-Chart for instructional models
• Possible action to shift elementary from modified traditional or secondary from hybrid to other models
• Public comment with attached parent and teacher input addenda
• Meeting at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello

Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee - 8:00 a.m.

The Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee will discuss the estimated $120,000 cost to remove middle school tracks and the projected $8,600 annual savings from switching to turf fields. They will also review marketing strategies for funding, address varsity-level needs due to COVID, and revisit multi-year recommendations for turf fields and track projects at local high schools.

• Middle school track removal estimated at $120,000; potential reduction if done together
• Switching to turf fields expected to save $8,600 annually in maintenance
• Marketing strategies discussed: three major investors (10+ year contracts) and work trades (e.g., gravel donation for ad spots)
• Turf identified as ADA-approved surface for special education therapy
• Multi-year recommendations: FY2021 turf fields at Century and Highland High Schools, FY2023 improvements at Pocatello High School

Special Meeting re Due Process Hearing and Executive Session re Personnel - 10:00 a.m.

This special meeting of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees includes a due process hearing and an executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent under Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(b). No action on personnel will be taken during the meeting. The hearing officer is Marvin Smith.

• Introduce Hearing Officer Marvin Smith
• Convene Due Process Hearing and review hearing protocols
• Close Due Process Hearing
• Adjourn to Executive Session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Return to open session with no action on personnel

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 1:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student, as allowed by Idaho Code. The board will then return to open session to take any action on the matter. The agenda contains only procedural items for this closed session.

• Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline
• Return to open session for potential action on student discipline

Regular Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will take action on several items including an amended 2020-21 school calendar that eliminates Monday early release during hybrid instruction, adoption of a revised sexual harassment policy, approval of fall athletic schedules and travel requests, and pay manual revisions for 2020-21. Informational updates will cover the district's roadmap for COVID-19, enrollment numbers, and summer projects.

• Amended 2020-21 school calendar: early release removed for hybrid instructional model
• Policy 7405/8305 prohibiting sexual harassment – second reading for adoption (Title IX update)
• Pay Manual Revisions for 2020-21 school year
• Fall athletic schedules and annual travel requests for high schools and middle schools
• Camp request approval

Special Meeting to Review Roadmap Categories and Athletic Items - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review reopening roadmap categories and athletic items. The board will consider reinstating the swimming program for 2020-2021 after new facility access information, adopting IHSAA fall sports COVID guidelines, and potentially deciding on a hybrid instructional model to start the school year. Action may be taken on these items.

• Reinstating swimming program for 2020-2021 after confirming ISU pool access (Item 5.A)
• Adopting IHSAA Fall Sports COVID-19 guidelines (Item 5.B)
• Considering hybrid instructional model for school opening (Item 5.C)
• Reviewing PCSD 25 Roadmap categories and Bannock County COVID numbers (Item 3.A)
• Public comment opportunity before possible action items (Item 4.A)

Executive Session: Personnel Matters - 1:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees consisting solely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Idaho Code. No specific personnel items or actions are detailed on the agenda, only procedural motions to enter and exit closed session and possibly take action in open session afterward.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against a public officer or employee.
• Board may take action in open session after the executive session.

Special Meeting and Executive Session re Proposed ISBA By-Law Changes and Personnel Matters - 9:30 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board will review two proposed changes to the ISBA By‑Laws and consider approving either option, with or without amendments. After the open session, the board will adjourn to an executive session to discuss personnel matters, but no personnel action will be taken in the open session. The meeting is held in the Board Room at the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID.

• Review ISBA By‑Law proposal options (Option 1 and Option 2)
• Consider action to approve one of the ISBA By‑Law options
• Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel evaluation, dismissal, or complaints
• Return to Open Session with no personnel action taken

Executive Session: Personnel - 9:30 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in a special executive session on July 21, 2020, to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent, as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The agenda is procedural, with only two items: adjourning to executive session and returning to open session for any possible personnel action. No specific decisions or details are listed in the public agenda.

• Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
• Return to open session to take any action pertinent to personnel

Regular Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Board will vote on adopting the PCSD 25 Roadmap for the 2020-2021 school year, which outlines reopening plans following CDC guidelines. Other action items include eliminating the swimming program for 2020-21, adopting updated graduation requirements, and hearing a first reading on a revised sexual harassment policy. The Board will also receive information on special education disproportionality requiring 15% of IDEA funds be set aside.

• Vote to adopt PCSD 25 Roadmap for 2020-2021 school year (reopening plan)
• Proposal to eliminate swimming program for 2020-2021 school year
• Adoption of Policy 8203 updating graduation credit requirements
• First reading of Policy 7405/8305 on prohibition of sexual harassment (Title IX updates)
• Special Education Significant Disproportionality notice for American Indian/Alaskan Native students requiring 15% of IDEA funds be held back

Regular Board Meeting/Budget Hearing - 10 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 revenue and expenditure budgets, then consider adopting them and certifying levies. The board will also take action on a first reading of Policy 8203 updating graduation requirements, award a roofing bid for Hawthorne/Syringa, and approve camp requests. Other items include approval of minutes, consent agenda items (claims, financials, HR), and informational reports on programs and finances.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2020-2021 budget with levy certification
• First reading of Policy 8203 updating graduation credit requirements
• Bid award for roofing at Hawthorne/Syringa
• Approval of camp requests for summer 2020
• Consent agenda: payment of claims, supplemental financial data, HR activity

Special Meeting to Ratify the Negotiated Agreement and Set Compensation Levels for Employee Groups - 2:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying the Negotiated Agreement with the Pocatello Education Association for the 2020-2021 school year and to set compensation levels for administrators, the superintendent, and classified employees. Action may be taken at the meeting.

• Ratify Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the board for 2020-2021
• Set administrator compensation at 2019-2020 levels except for educational movement
• Set superintendent compensation at 2019-2020 levels except for educational movement
• Set classified employee compensation at 2019-2020 levels

Public Meeting: Negotiations - 10:00 a.m.

The Pocatello Education Association negotiating team and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees negotiating team will hold a public meeting to conduct contract negotiations. The meeting is open for public observation only; public input is not permitted and caucus sessions are closed. The meeting takes place at the Education Service Center Board Room, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID.

• Conduct negotiations between PEA negotiating team and District 25 Board of Trustees negotiating team
• Public observation only; no public input allowed
• Caucus sessions closed to public observation
• Location: Education Service Center Board Room, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID

Special Meeting and Executive Session re Open Negotiations/Personnel/Labor Contract Matters - 11:00 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board will vote on a request from the Pocatello Education Association to open negotiations for the 2020‑2021 school year. The meeting also includes an executive session to consider personnel matters, with the option to take related actions in open session. A separate executive session will address labor contract matters, but no action on those matters will be taken at this meeting.

• Accept request from the Pocatello Education Association to open negotiations for the 2020‑2021 school year
• Adjourn to executive session to consider personnel evaluations, dismissals, or complaints
• Return to open session to take any permissible personnel actions
• Adjourn to executive session for labor contract matters (no action to be taken)

Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session: Personnel - 10 a.m.

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider several items including a grant application for Head Start and updates on distance learning. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel matters and discussions on graduation celebrations.

• Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement Grant Application ($102,192)
• COVID-19 One Time Grant Application via CARES Act ($49,010)
• Transfer request for facility (modular) replacement ($525,000)
• College entrance exam requirements for the Class of 2021
• Suspension of portions of Policy 8504 - Student Dress Code

Special Meeting to Discuss Options to Balance the 2020-2021 Budget - 11:00 a.m.

This special meeting is solely to review options for balancing the 2020-2021 budget; no official action will be taken. The board will hear budget proposals from administration and provide direction. Public comment is accepted only in writing before the meeting.

• Review of budget-balancing options for 2020-2021 school year (budget materials attached)
• Board to provide direction but take no formal action
• Public comment accepted only via email prior to meeting
• Meeting held online via Facebook Live due to social distancing guidelines

Special Meeting for Action and Executive Session re Personnel - 8:00 a.m.

The board will hear a recommendation to adopt a pass/incomplete/no credit grading system for middle and high school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, with an opt-in for traditional grades in AP/dual enrollment. It will also vote on canceling the traditional graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 in favor of a celebration adhering to social distancing. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b).

• Recommendation on pass/incomplete/no credit grading system for middle and high school (opt-in for AP/dual enrollment)
• Action on canceling the traditional graduation ceremony for the class of 2020
• Executive session for evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of personnel
• Return to open session for possible action on personnel

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss Policy 5305 on wellness/nutrition compliance, clarify work/career experience, and consider integrated math in summer school. The committee will also review a new course application and release time policies. No final decisions are recorded; items are listed as discussion topics.

• Discussion of Policy 5305 and Procedure 5305 on wellness/nutrition compliance
• Clarification of work/career experience requirements
• Consideration of integrated math in summer school
• Discussion of release time for religious studies and parent-related release time
• Review of a new course application submitted by Chuck Orr

Regular Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will consider approving insurance carriers and coverages for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as second readings of two reduction-in-force policies. Other action items include bid awards for asphalt, gas/diesel, and bleachers, sale of computer lab desks at $10 each, and a surplus property auction. Information items include the IHSAA decision to cancel spring sports and a food service park program report.

• Proposed insurance carriers and coverages for 2020-21 (Action)
• Bid awards for asphalt, gas/diesel, and bleachers (Action)
• Sale of computer lab desks at $10 each to supplement school supply budgets (Action)
• Second reading of Policy 7207 (Reduction in Force - Administrative Certificated Staff) and Policy 7208 (Nonadministrative) (Action)
• IHSAA spring sports cancellation and prohibition of workouts through May 18 (Information)

Special Meeting to Discuss Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 - 12:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will consider approving a soft closure for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, along with graduation and spring sports recommendations. They will also hear updates on distance learning and department operations, and adopt revised policies for federal/state funds. Public comment will be taken before action items.

• Consider approving soft closure for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
• Consider approving 2020 graduation recommendation
• Consider approving IHSAA spring sports recommendation
• Adopt revised Policies and Guidelines for Federal/State Funds
• Distance learning updates across elementary, secondary, special education, curriculum, professional development, and technology

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 1:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in a special executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public school student, as permitted by Idaho Code. The board may take any related action in open session following the closed discussion.

• Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss student discipline
• Return to open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline

The Board unanimously approved the enrollment of Student Docket No. 20-32 starting April 9, 2020. This enrollment is subject to specific conditions regarding remote learning, behavioral contracts, and information sharing with service providers.

• Approved enrollment of Student Docket No. 20-32 effective April 9, 2020 (Unanimous)

Special Meeting to Discuss Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 - 2:00 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a series of recommendations related to COVID-19. Topics include instructional plans for elementary and secondary students, staffing adjustments, technology rollout, business operations such as food service and transportation, and spring athletics. The administration will present information on each area, and the board may take action to approve the recommendations. A communication plan and a 1% budget holdback for education will also be discussed.

• Instructional recommendations for elementary, secondary, curriculum, and special education
• Staffing recommendations for certificated and classified employees
• Technology recommendations including 1:1 device rollout and internet access
• Business operations recommendations for food service, transportation, and maintenance
• FY2020 budget holdback of 1% for education as a financial impact

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will review minutes from prior meetings on work/career experience and integrated math in summer school, discuss religious release time for independent studies, and consider a new course application. All items are information-only; no votes are scheduled.

• Work/Career Experience clarification: review of minutes from September 2013
• Integrated Math in Summer School: review of minutes from November 2019
• Release time for religious instruction (independent studies)
• New course application via Google Form

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The board will consider approving the Pocatello Community Charter School's petition to seek a new authorizer from the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. Other action items include Head Start grant application and waivers, out-of-state travel requests, early graduation requests, camp requests, and additional swimming coach positions. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda for claims and HR activity, and informational reports.

• Pocatello Community Charter School authorizer petition to Idaho Public Charter School Commission
• Head Start grant application, selection criteria, and waivers for transportation, non-federal share, budget and carryover
• Out-of-state/overnight travel requests from high schools
• Early graduation requests
• Two additional head swimming coach positions due to shift from co-op to individual high school programs

Special Meeting to Discuss and Hear Possible Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 - 3:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on recommendations regarding COVID-19. The administration will present possible recommendations, including an emergency school closure resolution. The board may vote to approve the recommendations at this meeting.

• Presentation of possible COVID-19 recommendations and discussion
• Consideration and potential approval of recommendations regarding COVID-19
• Emergency School Closure Resolution 3-16-20 attached to agenda

Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.

This is a work session; no votes are taken. The board will hear presentations on the Head Start grant application, the Technology Department's annual overview, a district-wide one-to-one device rollout, a proposal to add two head swim coaches, and an update from the Outdoor Facilities Planning Committee. Formal decisions on several items are expected at the March 17 regular board meeting.

• Head Start grant application and annual reporting requirements presented; approval planned March 17
• Technology Department annual overview presented
• One-to-One device rollout plan discussed for district-wide implementation
• Proposal to add two head swim coaches (one per high school) due to increased participation; vote March 17
• Outdoor Facilities Planning Committee update; possible action March 17

Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee - 2:30 p.m.

The Outdoor Athletic Facilities Planning Committee will meet to review project costs and sustainability for athletic facilities. The committee will also discuss recommendations and next steps for the project.

• Review of project costs and sustainability
• Committee recommendations on outdoor athletic facilities
• Discussion of next steps for the project

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will discuss changing credit types for POLS 2202 (AP Gov C) from Government to elective and whether to continue allowing students to drop AP US History without completing all curriculum. They will also review Personal Business Finance for economics credits, including a new course number for CTE Business teachers with an Economics endorsement. Minutes from the September 26, 2019 meeting will be reviewed.

• Proposed new course number for CTE Business teachers with Economics endorsement to teach Personal Business Finance for economics credit (30731)
• Discussion on retroactive credit for 3 students at Century High School who have not yet taken economics
• Changing POLS 2202 (AP Gov C) credit type from Government to Elective due to curriculum coverage concerns
• Reviewing policy on students dropping AP US History in third trimester without covering full curriculum
• Review of minutes from September 26, 2019 regarding splitting AP Government and Dual Credit Government for 2020-21

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is meeting in executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public school student, as authorized by Idaho law. Following the closed session, the Board will return to open session to take any action pertinent to the matter. The agenda contains only procedural items related to this executive session.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session for student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Return to open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline

Special Meeting to Consider Taking Action to Award Bid for Phase II of the Pocatello High School Project and HR Activity - 3:00 p.m.

The board will consider awarding a bid for Phase II of the Pocatello High School project, which includes commons and classroom additions. They will also review and possibly approve HR activity involving an early resignation/release from contract.

• Award bid for Phase II of Pocatello High School project (commons and classroom addition)
• Proposed vendor: Starr Corporation (link provided in agenda packet)
• HR activity: request for early resignation/release from contract

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Joint Cities/County/Education Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

This notice informs the public that a quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present at the Joint Cities/County/Education Meeting. However, no business or meeting of the Board is scheduled and none will take place; no minutes will be taken. This is a procedural notice only.

• No board business will be conducted at this meeting

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss a student discipline matter, as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). After the closed session, the board may take action in open session.

• Executive session to consider evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a student
• Possible action taken in open session after executive session

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed budget adjustments for the 2019-20 school year, then consider adopting them. Other action items include approving alternate route to graduation, out-of-state/overnight travel, and early graduation requests. Routine items include consent agenda for claims, supplemental financial information, and human resource activity.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of proposed budget adjustments for 2019-20
• Approval of alternate route to graduation requests from high schools
• Approval of out-of-state/overnight travel requests for students
• Approval of early graduation requests
• Information reports on 21st Century After School Program grant application and Idaho Food Bank Backpack Program

Special Meeting to Discuss One-to-One Devices - 11:15 a.m.

The Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held a special meeting to discuss the potential move toward one-to-one devices across the district. No action was taken, as the meeting was for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of one-to-one device initiative for district-wide implementation
• Presenters: Susan Pettit, Lori Craney, Chuck Orr, Kevin Chatfield
• No action taken per Idaho Code Section 74-206

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee is meeting to review CADD courses, consider approving three new Career and Technical Education (CTE) course proposals, and discuss a potential Spanish prerequisite for Integrated Math I. Action items include votes on Small Animal Care B, Welding I/II/III, and Range Science courses.

• Review of CADD Courses correspondence
• Action on new CTE course: Small Animal Care B
• Action on new CTE course: Welding I, II and III
• Action on new CTE course: Range Science
• Discussion on recommended Spanish prerequisite for Integrated Math I

Executive Session: Personnel - 4:00 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees for an executive session on personnel. The board will adjourn to closed session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an employee. After the executive session, the board may return to open session and take action on personnel.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel evaluation or discipline
• Possible open-session action on personnel after executive session

Regular Board/Annual Reorganization Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding its annual reorganization meeting. They will elect a chair, vice chair, assistant clerk, and assistant treasurer; appoint a treasurer, clerk, backup clerks, custodians of records, and an auditor; set the 2020-2021 meeting schedule; and designate posting locations. Additionally, the board will consider adopting secondary school social studies textbooks and receive a report on district graduation rates. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes, payment of claims, financial data, and human resource activity.

• Election of board officers (chair, vice chair, assistant clerk, assistant treasurer)
• Appointment of Bart Reed as treasurer, Renae Johnson as clerk, and Tara Jensen and Sheryl Marley as backup clerks
• Appointment of Deaton & Company as independent auditor for 2020-2021
• Textbook adoption: secondary school social studies
• Approval of minutes from October 15, December 4 (executive session), December 10 (work session), and December 17, 2019 board meetings

The Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing its Chair, Vice Chair, and other officers. The Board also appointed the district treasurer, clerk, and custodians of public records.

• Elected Dave Mattson as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Vitale as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jackie Cranor as Assistant Clerk (unanimous)
• Elected Janie Gebhardt as Assistant Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Bart Reed as Treasurer, Renae Johnson as Clerk, and Tara Jensen and Sheryl Marley as backup Clerks (unanimous)
• Appointed Courtney Fisher and Renae Johnson as Custodians of Public Records (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15, December 4, December 10, and December 17, 2019 (unanimous)

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 4:30 p.m.

This is a special meeting of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees. The board will adjourn to a closed executive session under Idaho Code to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public student, or to hear complaints or charges. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline.

• Adjourn to executive session by roll call vote under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Return to open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline

Work Session and Special Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The board will hold a work session after a special meeting to administer the oath of office to newly elected trustees from Zones 3 and 4. They will receive presentations on the Career and Technical Education program, the School Plant Facilities Levy, the Bonneville property sale update, and the 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Program plan. The board will also discuss reorganization protocols for the upcoming annual board meeting on January 21.

• Administer oath of office and seat newly elected trustees from Zones 3 and 4
• Overview of Career and Technical Education (CTE) program
• School Plant Facilities Levy discussion and presentation schedule
• Update on status of Bonneville property sale
• Presentation of 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan