Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 public meetings in 2021
64 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session - Personnel/Student Discipline - 3:15 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters (evaluation, dismissal, discipline) and student discipline. The board may take action on personnel in open session and on student discipline in closed session, per Idaho Code.
- Adjourn to executive session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
- Return to open session and take action on personnel
- Adjourn to executive session for student discipline and potentially take action in closed session per Idaho Code 33-205
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Open House Reception for PCSD25 Board of Trustees
This is a notice that a quorum of trustees will be present at an open house reception for the PCSD25 Board of Trustees. No board business or meeting is scheduled and no minutes will be taken. The event is at the Education Service Center on Pole Line Road.
- Notice of a quorum of trustees at an Open House Reception on Dec 14, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will vote on several action items, including an emergency fuel tank replacement project due to a discovered leak, adoption of the 2022-2023 school calendar, and approval of a Capital Improvement Program plan for 2022-2023. Other actions include revised sponsorship agreements with Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union, a donation agreement with Portneuf Medical Center, and a Head Start CARES Act budget carryover waiver. The meeting also includes reports on student activities, community relations, and curriculum updates.
- Authorize emergency underground fuel tank purchase and contract with M&S Development and Construction, LLC for replacement
- Adopt 2022-2023 School District 25 calendar
- Approve Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects Plan for 2022-2023
- Approve revised Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union sponsorship agreements for middle and high schools
- Approve Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) donation agreement for 2021-22
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the consent agenda. The session included student reports and recognitions for students and staff, as well as updates on the Head Start program and the 21st Century After School Program.
- Approved agenda and addendum (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 10, 2021 Executive Session: Student Discipline minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including payment of claims, supplemental financial information, and human resource activity (unanimous)
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Pocatello High School Ribbon Cutting
This is a notice that a quorum of school trustees will be present at the Pocatello High School ribbon cutting ceremony on December 13, 2021. No board business or meeting will take place; no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills Idaho public meeting requirements.
- Event: Pocatello High School Ribbon Cutting at 325 N. Arthur Street, Pocatello
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
The Capital Improvement Program Committee is meeting to review replacement schedules for school facilities, as well as requests from elementary, secondary, and department levels for major projects. They will also discuss Exhibits A and B projects and other related topics.
- Review of CIP replacement schedules for school facilities
- Review of elementary, secondary, and department requests for major projects
- Discussion of Exhibits A and B projects
- Other discussion on capital improvement topics
Board Work Session with Legislators - 4:30 p.m.
This is a special board work session with legislators to discuss district successes and needs. No formal decisions will be made; the board is sharing information on topics such as all-day kindergarten support, special education concerns, and K-12 funding formula issues. The session includes an overview of the Leadership Premiums Plan and proposed resolutions for the Idaho School Boards Association.
- Discussion of support for all-day kindergarten as a needs/concern item
- Special education concerns: increased services, Medicaid reimbursement, weighted funding, graduation expectations
- K-12 funding formula and ADA versus ADM discussed as a legislative priority
- Staffing concerns: depletion of application pools, second career ladder for veteran teachers, alternate route to certification
- Request to lower supermajority requirement for bond elections
Calendar Committee Meeting - 4:00 p.m.
The Calendar Committee of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is meeting to discuss the current calendar, review guidelines, and develop a draft 2022-23 calendar for recommendation to the Board. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a working session.
- Review committee role and purpose
- Discuss current calendar
- Review guidelines and considerations for 2022-23 calendar
- Develop 2022-23 calendar draft (Option 1 attached)
District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.
The District Curriculum Committee will consider approving several new courses, including Zoology Large Animal Care, Introduction to Programming, and Fundamentals of Health Professions 1. The committee will also vote on updated National Honor Society guidelines and a revised plan for the high school handbook. Additionally, a proposal to grant 1.5 math credits for semester math classes for transfer students is up for action.
- Action on 1.5 math credits for semester math classes for transfer students
- Proposed new course: Zoology Large Animal Care
- Proposed new course: Introduction to Programming
- Proposed new course: Fundamentals of Health Professions 1
- Revised National Honor Society guidelines (October 2021) and proposed NHS plan for high school handbook
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
The Capital Improvement Program Committee will meet to review estimated revenues and CIP replacement schedules, as well as elementary, secondary, and department requests for major projects. The meeting is informational with no formal action scheduled.
- Review of estimated revenues and CIP replacement schedules
- Review of elementary, secondary, and department requests for major projects
- Other discussion (open item)
Executive Session - Student Discipline - 4:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding an executive session to discuss student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The board may take action on student discipline in the closed session per Idaho Code 33-205.
- Adjourn to Executive Session for student discipline and possible action
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - NeighborWorks Groundbreaking - Bonneville Commons Development - 11:00 a.m.
This is a notice that a quorum of school district trustees may attend the NeighborWorks groundbreaking ceremony for the Bonneville Commons Development. No board business will be conducted and no minutes will be taken.
- Quorum of trustees may attend groundbreaking at 320 N. 8th Street, Pocatello
- Event is for Bonneville Commons Development
- No meeting or business conducted
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will vote on third reading of Policy 6101 (Curriculum), which removes outdated Total Instructional Alignment language and adds provisions on sensitive topics and academic freedom after public input. They will also hear first reading of Policy 6306 (Special Education) for adoption. Other actions include approving early graduation requests, out-of-state/overnight travel, winter athletic schedules, and a sponsorship agreement with Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union.
- Policy 6101 - Curriculum third reading for adoption: removes TIA, adds sensitive topics/academic freedom language
- Policy 6306 - Special Education first reading for adoption: adds free appropriate public education (FAPE) paragraph
- Early graduation requests from high schools
- Out-of-state/overnight travel requests for high school events
- Winter athletic schedules inclusive of travel
Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public school student, as authorized by Idaho Code. The board will then return to open session to take any action on the matter. No specific student or outcome is identified in the agenda.
- Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline
- Return to open session to take action pertinent to student discipline
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Pocatello High School - 9:00 a.m.
A quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present for a Phase II Project Tour at Pocatello High School on October 25, 2021. No board business or meeting will take place; this is a procedural notice only.
- Phase II Project Tour at Pocatello High School (325 N. Arthur)
Special Meeting/Orientation for Student Representatives to the Board - 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to orient student representatives. The session reviewed duties, responsibilities, and contact information for student board members. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.
- Orientation for Student Representatives to the Board
- Review of orientation materials and duties
- Student Representative/Board Member Q&A session
- No action taken as per Idaho Code §74-206
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit Report for FY2021 and a sponsorship agreement with Westmark Credit Union for the Highland High School baseball facility. The board will also vote on early graduation requests, out-of-state/overnight travel requests, camp requests, and a Head Start budget carryover and non-federal share waiver request. Informational items include updates on the Pocatello Community Charter School annual report, the 21st Century After School Program, and the Idaho Food Bank Backpack Program.
- Approve Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
- Approve Westmark Credit Union sponsorship agreement supporting Highland High School baseball facility (2021-2031)
- Approve Head Start Program budget carryover and non-federal share waiver request
- Approve early graduation requests from high schools
- Approve out-of-state/overnight travel requests for high school activities
Special Meeting/Work Session and Executive Session: Real Property/Personnel Matters - 12:00 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees holds a special meeting/work session to discuss the proposed ESSER III budget (to be adopted October 19), a Capital Improvement Program presentation, annual review of board operating principles/strategic goals/code of ethics, and 2022 ISBA proposed resolutions. After the work session, the board will convene executive sessions under Idaho Code for real property acquisition and personnel matters, with no action taken at this meeting.
- Capital Improvement Program projects presentation (information only)
- Proposed ESSER III budget for federal pandemic relief funds (to be adopted Oct 19)
- Annual review of School Board Operating Principles, Strategic Goals, and Code of Ethics
- Discussion of 2022 ISBA Proposed Resolutions and voting direction for November convention
- Executive sessions for real property (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)) and personnel matters (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b))
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISBA Region 5 Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The ISBA Region 5 meeting will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID. A quorum of trustees will be present, but no board business will be conducted and no minutes will be taken. This notice fulfills the public‑meeting notice requirement of Idaho Code § 74‑206.
- Quorum of trustees to attend ISBA Region 5 meeting at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello (no business, no minutes)
Executive Session - Student Discipline/Real Property and Special Meeting to Consider Adopting ESSER III Funding Plan and to Approve the Sale of School Property - 3:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the ESSER III Funding Plan, which allocates federal COVID-19 relief funds, and to approve the sale of used athletic gear from Franklin Middle School and Century High School. The meeting also includes an executive session for student discipline and deliberation on acquiring real property (no action will be taken on real property). Action may be taken on student discipline during executive session.
- Adoption of the ESSER III Funding Plan and Assurance Page
- Approval of request from Franklin Middle School and Century High School to sell older athletic gear (estimated value $500 or less)
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider student discipline
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring interest in real property not owned by the district (no action to be taken)
- Public comment period before action items
Special Meeting to Consider Adopting the PCSD25 Roadmap for the 2021-22 School Year, Inclusive of Masks/Face Coverings and/or Other Covid-19 Mitigation Strategies - Century High School at 5:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the PCSD25 Roadmap for the 2021-22 school year, which includes policies on masks and other COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The board will hear public comment and then vote between two options: maintaining an optional mask policy or requiring masks for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors indoors and on school buses. Action may be taken at the meeting.
- Review of proposed PCSD25 Roadmap for the 2021-22 school year, including mask/face covering and COVID-19 mitigation strategies
- Public comment period for patrons to address the board on the roadmap
- Board vote on adopting the roadmap with one of two options: optional masks or a universal indoor and bus mask mandate for K-12
- Meeting location: Century High School Auditorium, 7801 Diamondback Drive, Pocatello, ID
- Attached documents include survey input summaries and a health department statement
Special Meeting re Idaho Open Meeting Law Complaint - 1:00 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on September 24, 2021 to review a complaint alleging an Open Meeting Law violation. The complaint concerns the Board’s agenda, discussion, and action on the PCSD25 Roadmap for the 2021‑22 school year at the September 21, 2021 regular meeting. The Board may vote to acknowledge the perceived violation and to declare the September 21 action on the Roadmap null and void. No other agenda items are listed.
- Review Idaho Open Meeting Law complaint regarding PCSD25 Roadmap for 2021‑22
- Consider motion to acknowledge perceived Open Meeting Law violation
- Consider motion to declare September 21, 2021 Roadmap action null and void
District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.
The District Curriculum Committee is meeting to review its own meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed; the single item is an information-only review of the agenda itself.
- Review of District Curriculum Meeting Agenda (information only)
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. at Century High School
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will review the proposed 2021-22 Roadmap and various policy updates. The meeting includes discussions on student enrollment, financial reports, and potential ESSER III funding priorities.
- Proposed 2021-22 PCSD25 Roadmap
- Policy 6101 - Curriculum second reading
- Policy 8402 - Student Transcripts second reading
- High school camp requests
- Out of state and overnight travel requests
Executive Session: Student Discipline - 3:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student, as authorized by Idaho Code. Any action will be taken in open session following the closed discussion. The agenda is limited to this procedural matter.
- Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline
- Return to open session to take any action pertinent to student discipline
Work Session/Special Meeting for Action/Executive Session - Real Property/Pending Litigation - 12:00 p.m.
The board will review proposed changes to the PCSD 25 Roadmap for the 2021-2022 school year and a Continuous Improvement Plan, with adoption expected at a later meeting. In the special meeting portion, they will approve human resource activity and declare Angela Oliver elected as Zone 1 Trustee. They will then adjourn to executive session to discuss real property acquisition and pending litigation, with possible action on a resolution and legal engagement agreement.
- Revised PCSD 25 Roadmap for 2021-2022 school year (review)
- Continuous Improvement Plan 2021-2022 (review)
- Approve human resource activity
- Declare Angela Oliver as elected Zone 1 Trustee
- Discuss pending litigation and consider resolution and engagement agreement with Anderson, Julian & Hull, LLP
Executive Session: Personnel - 5:00 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in a special executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent, as authorized by Idaho Code. No action will be taken on personnel matters at this meeting.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider personnel matters
- No action will be taken on personnel at this meeting
- Meeting held at the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The board will consider approving the district's roadmap for the upcoming school year, hear first readings of two policies (curriculum and student transcripts), and receive updates on enrollment, mascot selection, and summer projects. Action items include payment of claims, consent agenda, camp requests, athletic schedules, and a sponsorship agreement with Lookout Credit Union.
- Approve PCSD25 Roadmap for 2021-22 school year
- First reading of Policy 6101 (Curriculum) with changes on sensitive topics and academic freedom
- First reading of Policy 8402 (Student Transcripts) clarifying transcript fees
- Final mascot selection for Pocatello High School
- Sponsorship Agreement with Lookout Credit Union
Regular Board Meeting - 2:00 p.m.
The board will vote on a second reading of Policy 8506, updating rules for student personal electronic device use at school. It will also consider adopting a three-year FinalSite website services agreement and a strategic roadmap for the coming school year. Other action items include approving minutes, consent agenda items (claims, financials, HR), and policies on special education and reporting student progress.
- Second reading and vote on Policy 8506 (Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices) – updates rules and consequences
- Action on FinalSite Agreement for website services 2021-2024
- Information only: PCSD25 Roadmap for 2021-2022, to be adopted in August
- Second reading and vote on Policy 6306 (Special Education for Students with Disabilities)
- Second reading and vote on Policy 6502 (Reporting Student Progress)
Special Meeting to Consider Setting Compensation Levels for Classified Employees - 3:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve compensation levels for classified employees for the 2021–2022 school year. The board has a recommended motion and attached salary schedules. Action may be taken at the meeting.
- Consider setting compensation levels for classified employees per proposed salary schedules for 2021–2022
Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters and Special Meeting to Consider Ratifying the 2021-2022 Negotiated Agreement and Setting Compensation Levels for Employee Groups - 3:15 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 30, 2021, at 3:15 p.m. at the Education Service Center. The board will first hold an executive session to discuss labor contract matters as authorized by Idaho Code. Following the executive session, the board will consider ratifying the negotiated agreement with the Pocatello Education Association for the 2021-2022 school year and set compensation levels for administrators, classified administrators, classified employees, and the superintendent. Action may be taken on these items.
- Ratify the 2021-2022 Negotiated Agreement between the Pocatello Education Association and the district
- Set compensation levels for administrators and superintendent for 2021-2022
- Set compensation levels for classified administrators for 2021-2022
- Set compensation levels for classified employees for 2021-2022
- Salary schedules for all employee groups are provided as attachments
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 3:00 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting publicly with the Pocatello Education Association Negotiating Team for collective bargaining negotiations. The meeting is open for public observation only; no public input is allowed.
- Conduct negotiations between the Pocatello Education Association and the school board negotiating teams
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 3:15p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to observe negotiations with the Pocatello Education Association negotiating team. The meeting is for observation only; public input is not permitted and any caucus sessions are closed to the public. The agenda includes a call to order, a statement of purpose, and adjournment.
- Negotiations between the Pocatello Education Association and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees negotiating teams
- Meeting held in the Board Room at the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID
- Public observation only; no public input allowed
- Caucus sessions during negotiations are closed to public observation
- Agenda items: Call to Order, Statement of Purpose, Adjourn
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 8:00 a.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association will hold a public negotiation meeting on June 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. The session is open for public observation only, and public input is not permitted. The meeting will cover contract negotiations between the two negotiating teams.
- Public negotiation meeting between the district board and the Pocatello Education Association
- Location: Board Room, Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID 83201
- Meeting governed by Idaho Code 74-206A
- Public observation allowed; public input and caucus sessions remain closed
Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters/Real Property 9:00 a.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees held a special meeting and executive session on June 22, 2021 to discuss labor contract matters and real property acquisition. No action was taken on either topic during the meeting.
- Executive session authorized under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(j) and 74-206A(1)(a)-(b) for labor contract matters
- Executive session authorized under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) for deliberations on acquiring real property not owned by the district
- No action taken on labor contract matters or real property at the meeting
- Meeting held at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 3:15p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association will hold a public meeting for negotiations. The meeting is open for public observation only, with no public input allowed. No specific proposals or agenda items beyond conducting negotiations are listed.
- Public negotiations between the school board and the Pocatello Education Association
Regular Board Meeting / Budget Hearing - 5:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees will convene a public hearing to gather resident input on the proposed revenue and expenditure budgets for the 2021-2022 school year. Following the hearing, the board will consider adopting the proposed budgets and certifying levies, which establish the district's financial plan for the upcoming school year. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda actions and first readings on policies covering special education services, student progress reporting, and personal electronic device use.
- Public hearing and consideration of the proposed 2021-2022 revenue and expenditure budgets
- First reading of Policy 6306 regarding special education and child find procedures
- First reading of Policy 6502 updating student progress reporting and report card accessibility
- First reading of Policy 8506 on student use of personal electronic devices
- Consent agenda actions to authorize payment of claims and approve supplemental financial data
Special Meeting to Discuss Options to Balance the 2021-2022 Budget - 11:00 a.m.
The board will review proposed options for balancing the 2021-2022 budget presented by administration, but no action will be taken at this meeting. Public comment will be accepted in person or in writing at least 24 hours prior. The meeting is informational, with the board possibly offering direction.
- Review of proposed 2021-2022 budget materials for balancing options
- Public comment period for patrons on budget options
- Presentation by Bart Reed and Carl Smart
- No action to be taken at the meeting
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - High School Graduations - 11:00 a.m.
This is a notice that a quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees will attend high school graduations on May 27, 2021. No board business or meeting is scheduled; no minutes will be taken.
- Notice of a quorum of trustees at high school graduations at Holt Arena, Bennion Room, 550 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID 83209.
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - NHHS High School Graduation - 6:00 p.m.
A quorum of the Board of Trustees will be present at the New Horizon High School graduation. No official board business or meetings are scheduled to take place during this event.
- New Horizon High School Graduation at Portneuf Wellness Complex
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 discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public student, as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). Any formal action will be taken afterward in open session. The agenda contains only this procedural item.
- Executive session to consider student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
- Possible open session action after the closed session
Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget Adjustments - 5:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold a public hearing on proposed budget adjustments for the 2020-2021 school year, then consider adopting them. The board also will hear a first reading of Policy 8201 on student placement, retention, credits, promotion and acceleration. Recognitions, student reports, and updates on programs like Head Start, 21st Century After School, and secondary summer school are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of proposed budget adjustments for 2020-2021
- First reading for adoption of Policy 8201 – Student Placement, Retention, Credits, Promotion and Acceleration
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (special, executive, regular) from April 2021
- Consent agenda: authorize payment of claims, approve supplemental financial information, approve human resource activity
- Updates on Head Start program, 21st Century After School Program, Idaho Food Bank Backpack Program, and kindergarten registration
Executive Session: Personnel - 4:30 p.m.
The board is convening a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters such as evaluation, dismissal, or discipline. No action will be taken at this meeting. The agenda is procedural with no public decisions.
- Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
- Return to open session with no action taken
Executive Session: Student Discipline - 1:00 p.m.
This is a special meeting for an executive session to consider student discipline matters under Idaho Code. The board will then return to open session to take any related action. No specific details about the student or case are provided.
- Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline
- Return to open session for possible action on student discipline
Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.
At this special work session, the board will receive information on several topics but will not vote. Items discussed include a proposal to make face coverings optional starting May 28, budget adjustments for 2020-21, and a revised student dress code. Formal action on these items is expected at the May 18 regular board meeting.
- Head Start ERSEA training and annual report for 2019-20 presented
- Portneuf Medical Center athletic training program and student athlete injury report for 2020-21
- Proposed budget adjustments for 2020-21, with public hearing to be set
- Proposed insurance carriers and coverages for 2021-22
- Revised Policy 8504 student dress code to allow military hoods on graduation gowns; COVID discussion on optional face coverings and COVID leave days
Executive Session: Personnel/Student Discipline - 3:15 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel evaluations, dismissals, and student discipline in a closed executive session. The agenda outlines only procedural steps to enter and exit private discussion, with no specific cases, names, or dollar amounts listed. Any resulting decisions will be reported when the board returns to an open session.
- Adjourn to executive session for personnel matters per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
- Return to open session for potential personnel action
- Adjourn to executive session for student discipline
- Return to open session for potential student discipline action
- Meeting adjourn
District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.
The District Curriculum Committee will review Policy 5305 on wellness/nutrition compliance and discuss requirements. The committee will take action on whether Advanced Debate and Competitive Speech should count as a humanities credit, following reports from high school administrators and debate teachers. They will also consider a one-trimester health professions course. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2021.
- Review of Policy 5305 and Procedure 5305 on wellness/nutrition compliance
- Discussion and action on Advanced Debate/Competitive Speech as a humanities credit
- Report from high school administrators on discussions with debate/speech teachers
- Review of meeting notes from high school debate teachers (April 7, 2021)
- Consideration of a One Trimester Health Professions course (action item)
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The board will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, and will also discuss reports on curriculum, health textbook adoption, and program updates. Major action items include approving bid awards for various school projects, adopting the proposed ESSER II budget, and suspending the summer Driver's Education program.
- Approve bid awards for asphalt, concession stand, lighting, roofing, and track replacement projects
- Adopt the proposed ESSER II budget
- Suspend the summer Driver's Education program
- Adopt Essential Health Skills and Essential Health 3rd Edition textbooks
- Approve camp requests as presented
Special Meeting for Action re Possible Ratification of Amended Negotiated Agreement - 12:00 p.m.
The Board will consider ratifying the amended Negotiated Agreement for the 2020-21 school year with the Pocatello Education Association. It will also vote on amending compensation levels for administrators, the superintendent, classified administrators, and classified employees, following restored state funding.
- Ratification of the amended Negotiated Agreement for the 2020-21 school year
- Amending compensation levels for administrators and the superintendent per new salary schedules
- Amending compensation levels for classified administrators
- Amending compensation levels for classified employees
- All actions stem from restored 2020-21 funding by JFAC and Governor Little
Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters/Student Discipline - 2:45 p.m.
This special meeting consists of an executive session closed to the public to discuss labor contract matters and student discipline, as authorized by Idaho Code. No action will be taken on labor contract matters. The board may take action on student discipline during open session after the executive session.
- Executive session to consider labor contract matters under Idaho Code 74-206A (1)(a) and (b)
- Executive session to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student under Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b)
- Return to open session; no action on labor contracts, possible action on student discipline
Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters - 2:15 p.m.
This is a special meeting of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees held solely to adjourn into executive session to discuss labor contract matters, as authorized by Idaho Code. No action will be taken on labor contracts at this meeting.
- Board will adjourn to executive session by roll call vote to consider labor contract matters under Idaho Code 74-206A (1)(a) and (b).
- Board will return to open session with no action taken on labor contract matters.
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 10:00 a.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association are holding a public negotiation meeting. The meeting is open for observation only; no public input is allowed. The agenda consists only of convening to conduct negotiations and adjourning.
- Conduct negotiations between the Pocatello Education Association and the school district board negotiating teams
Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.
This is a work session where the board reviews several items before taking formal votes at the April 20 regular meeting. Topics include the proposed ESSER II budget, a parking lot maintenance agreement with the City of Pocatello, suspending the 2021 summer Driver's Education Program, and adopting a Chromebook policy handbook and health textbooks. No decisions are made at this meeting.
- ESSER II Proposed Budget – federal COVID relief funds for schools
- Tendoy parking lot maintenance request and cooperative agreement with City of Pocatello at Jefferson/Alameda
- Proposal to suspend the 2021 summer Driver's Education Program
- Draft Chromebook Policy, Procedures and Information Handbook
- Proposed health textbook adoption for middle and high school
Public Meeting: Negotiations - 4:00 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association are meeting to conduct negotiations in a public session. The meeting is open for observation only; no public input is allowed. The agenda consists solely of negotiations followed by adjournment.
- Conduct negotiations between the district and the Pocatello Education Association (no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed)
Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters/Student Discipline and Special Meeting for Action re Negotiations and Head Start - 2:30 p.m.
The board will hold an executive session to discuss labor contract matters and student discipline, then return to open session for possible actions. Trustees will vote on whether to accept the Pocatello Education Association’s request to reopen negotiations on financial compensation for the 2020‑21 school year. They will also consider approving the district’s submission of the Head Start Supplemental Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) application for FY2021 and the associated non‑federal share waiver. No action on labor contract matters will be taken during the executive session.
- Adjourn to executive session for labor contract matters (no action taken)
- Consider accepting Pocatello Education Association request to reopen 2020‑21 compensation negotiations
- Approve submission of Head Start Supplemental COLA Application for FY2021
- Approve non‑federal share waiver for the FY2021 COLA application
- Adjourn to executive session for student discipline (possible open‑session action)
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The Board will consider adopting new K-8 math textbooks for the 2021-2022 school year and approve the Head Start Continuation Grant with waivers. Also up for action are early graduation requests and a high school baseball camp request. The Board will receive updates on health textbook review, after-school programs, kindergarten registration, and financial reports.
- K-8 math textbook adoption (action)
- Head Start Continuation Grant application with bus monitor and non-federal share waivers (action)
- Early graduation requests from high schools (action)
- Health textbook adoption update for middle and high school (information)
- Elementary survey results and kindergarten registration update (information)
Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Pocatello High School - 1:30 p.m.
This is a notice that a quorum of school trustees will be present for a tour of the Pocatello High School Phase II project. No board business or meeting will occur, and no minutes will be taken.
- Quorum of trustees present for PHS Phase II Project Tour at 1:30 p.m. at 325 N. Arthur, Pocatello
Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The board will vote on action items including early graduation requests, the New Horizon Center 2021-2022 calendar, a baseball camp request, spring athletic schedules and travel, an HVAC bid award at Century High School and Lincoln Center, and a donation agreement with Connections Credit Union for a Highland High School press box project. Informational updates will cover Native American curriculum integration, Head Start, the 21st Century after-school program, the Idaho Food Bank backpack program, and financial reports.
- Bid award for HVAC projects at Century High School and Lincoln Center (Action)
- Connections Credit Union donation agreement for Highland High School press box/concession/restroom project (Action)
- Early graduation requests from various high schools (Action)
- New Horizon Center 2021-2022 calendar adoption (Action)
- Spring athletic schedules and travel approval (Action)
Executive Session: Personnel/Student Discipline - 2:45 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters (evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an employee) and student discipline, as authorized by Idaho Code. No action will be taken on personnel; however, action may be taken on student discipline after returning to open session.
- Board will adjourn to executive session by roll call vote for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
- No action will be taken on personnel during the meeting
- Board may take action on student discipline in open session after executive session
Work Session and Special Meeting for Action - 4:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will review options for instructional models and COVID-19 data. The Board may take action to maintain current models or transition secondary students to a modified traditional model effective March 1, 2021.
- Decision on PCSD 25 Roadmap Instructional Models
- Supplemental Levy update and presentation schedule
- Legislative update regarding ISBA Capitol Notes
- Review of Bannock County and district COVID-19 case numbers
District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.
The District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss several curriculum proposals, including a new AP Music Theory course and offering English 1115 for high school credit. They will also follow up on Native American studies curriculum development and discuss transcripting ACT scores and a state waiver of college entrance exam graduation requirements for the Class of 2021. No decisions are recorded; all items are listed as discussions or information.
- Discussion of new AP Music Theory course (Sheryl Brockett)
- Proposal to offer English 1115 for high school English credit (Sheryl Brockett)
- Follow-up on including a weeklong Native American Culture unit in US History and Government courses (Chuck Orr)
- Plans for summer curriculum development on Native American studies
- Review of State Board of Education memo waiving college entrance exam graduation requirement for Class of 2021
Executive Session: Student Discipline/Personnel and Special Meeting re PHS Mascot and ISU Student Teaching Intern - 3:30 p.m.
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board will hold an executive session for student discipline and personnel matters, then convene a special meeting to review options for Pocatello High School's mascot imagery and consider approving an Idaho State University student teaching intern placement at Alameda Middle School.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for student discipline and personnel
- Discussion and potential direction on PHS mascot imagery options
- Action to approve ISU student teaching intern Deanna Roberts at Alameda Middle School
Regular Board Meeting / Annual Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
The board will reorganize by electing a chair, vice chair, assistant clerk, and assistant treasurer. They will also appoint a treasurer, clerk, backup clerks, custodians of public records, and an auditor. Other items include approving minutes, consent agenda for payments and HR, and receiving updates on SAT exam waiver and after-school program.
- Elect officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Assistant Clerk, Assistant Treasurer
- Appoint Deaton & Company as independent auditor for 2021-2022
- Approve payment of claims and supplemental financial data
- SAT college entrance exam waiver update for Class of 2021
- Idaho Food Bank Backpack Program report
Special Meeting/Work Session - 12:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will review several information items during this work session. Topics include proposed capital improvement projects for the 2021-22 school year and a request from the City of Pocatello regarding a parking lot project at Jefferson/Alameda. The session also covers a supplemental levy update and an amended board meeting schedule.
- 2021-22 Capital Improvement Projects presentation
- City of Pocatello parking lot project request at Jefferson/Alameda
- Supplemental Levy update and fact sheet
- Amended 2021-2022 Board Meeting Schedule
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 and possibly vote on changing instructional models for secondary students from hybrid to modified traditional in-person learning. The board will also consider approving the Idaho Stage 2 Athletic Plan Assurance Page, which would allow high school sports to resume under COVID-19 protocols.
- Option to transition secondary from hybrid to modified traditional model effective March 1, 2021
- Option to transition secondary from hybrid to modified traditional model effective January 19, 2021
- Option to transition middle school on Jan 19 and high school on March 1, 2021
- Consideration of approving the Idaho Stage 2 Athletic Plan Assurance Page
- Public comment via written submission or in-person (limited to 10 people due to Governor's Stage 2 order)