Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 public meetings in 2023

Executive Session: Student Discipline/Personnel Matters - 3:30 p.m.

This is a procedural executive session of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees to discuss student discipline and personnel matters behind closed doors, as authorized by Idaho Code. The board may take action on student discipline during the closed session but will not take any action on personnel matters at this meeting.

• Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss student discipline and personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Return to Open Session with no action taken on personnel matters

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Open House Reception for PCSD25 Trustee

This is a notice that a quorum of trustees will attend an open house reception for a PCSD25 board trustee. No board business or meeting is scheduled; no minutes will be taken. The event is purely procedural and social.

• Open house reception at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The board will vote on several action items, including adoption of the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar, purchase of a revised 4th grade Idaho history textbook, and approval of a Westmark Credit Union sponsorship agreement addendum with an additional $34,500 donation. They will also consider consent agenda items for claims payments, financial reports, and human resource activity. Informational reports include student enrollment, suspensions, and meal eligibility data.

• Proposed 2024-2025 school calendar adoption
• Revised 2nd edition of 4th grade 'The Idaho Adventure' textbook purchase
• Westmark Credit Union sponsorship agreement addendum including $34,500 donation for fence windscreens and clubhouse
• Alternate Route to Graduation requests for approval
• Out-of-state/overnight travel and camp requests for various high schools

Board Work Session with Legislators - 4:30 p.m.

This is a special work session where the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board presents successes and concerns to legislators. The board recommends continuing the Empowering Parents Grant over private school funding or vouchers, and requests lowering the supermajority requirement for bond elections. They also propose changes to the K-12 funding formula and discuss seven ISBA resolutions on topics like school age accountability and open enrollment.

• District recommends against private school funding/vouchers, favoring Empowering Parents Grant
• Request to lower the supermajority requirement for bond elections
• K-12 funding formula proposals: Special Education, Enrollment vs. Attendance, Student Achievement Component
• Proposed modifications to Idaho Code 33-911 for School District Facilities Fund usage priorities
• Seven ISBA 2024 Resolutions discussed, including funding formula principles and open enrollment capacity limits

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

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee will meet on December 1, 2023, to review replacement schedules, cost estimates on Exhibits A and B, and major project requests for elementary, secondary, and department facilities. All agenda items are listed as information or discussion items; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Review CIP replacement schedules (information)
• Review Exhibits A & B with cost estimates (information)
• Review major project requests for elementary, secondary, and departments (information)
• Other discussion (information/discussion)

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss student discipline, as allowed under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The board may also take action on student discipline during the closed session per Idaho Code 33-205. No other items are on the agenda.

• Adjourn to Executive Session to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student, and take any action pertinent to student discipline

Special Meeting to Discuss Options for Highland High School - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to review options for Highland High School, including community survey results and project timelines. The administration presents information and the board may provide direction. Public comment is accepted in writing or in person.

• Review of options for Highland High School including bond proposal survey results
• Presentation of election and project timelines
• Public comment opportunity via written submission or in-person request form
• Board may give direction on Highland High School options

Calendar Committee Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

The Calendar Committee will meet to review its role, discuss the current 2023-2024 calendar, and examine guidelines and two draft options for the 2024-2025 school calendar. The committee aims to develop a final calendar to recommend to the school board at its December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Review and discuss the current 2023-2024 school calendar
• Review guidelines and considerations (negotiated agreement, schedules, breaks) for the 2024-2025 calendar
• Evaluate two draft calendars (Draft A and Draft B) for 2024-2025
• Develop a 2024-2025 calendar for recommendation to the school board on December 12, 2023

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Meeting - 3:00 p.m.

The Capital Improvement Program Committee will review estimated revenue and the CIP replacement schedule. The committee will also discuss major project requests from elementary, secondary, and department levels.

• Review of estimated revenue and CIP replacement schedule
• Review of elementary, secondary, and department major project requests

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The board will take action on several items, including accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2022-2023 and certifying the district's financial condition. They will also vote on a second reading of Policy 8608 updating the English Learners Program, approve an alternate route to graduation request, and process the consent agenda covering claims, financial data, and HR activity. Informational reports on enrollment, suspensions, and revenue will be presented.

• Action to accept Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and certify Annual Financial Condition Statement
• Second reading and adoption of Policy 8608 updating English Learners Program assessments
• Approval of an Alternate Route to Graduation request
• Consent agenda includes authorizing payment of claims and approving HR activity
• Approval of minutes from November 8 special meeting reviewing bond election results

Special Meeting to Review Bond Election Results and Discuss Options for Moving Forward

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review the results of the bond election and discuss options for moving forward. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is for information and discussion only.

• Review of bond election results
• Discussion of future plans and options
• Public/written comment accepted

Executive Session: Student Discipline - 2:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees will adjourn to an Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. on November 8, 2023. The session is called to evaluate, dismiss, or discipline a public school student, or to hear complaints or charges against the student, as authorized by Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(b) and 33‑205. Action on the student discipline may be taken during this closed session.

• Adjourn to Executive Session to consider student evaluation, dismissal, or discipline under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(b)
• Potential action on complaints or charges brought against a public school student per Idaho Code 33‑205

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will consider approving 11 new course applications, including cosmetology, computer-aided design, and accounting. The committee will also discuss a graduation requirement regarding POLS 1000 Introduction to American Government at Boys and Girls State and a grading scale for high school DLP and ERR classrooms.

• New course proposals: History of Rock and Roll, Walking and Wellness, Foundations of Nail Tech, Applied Nail Tech, Computerized Accounting, and multiple cosmetology courses
• Discussion of POLS 1000 Introduction to American Government at Boys and Girls State as a graduation requirement
• Discussion of grading scale for high school DLP and ERR classrooms
• Next meeting set for November 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss student discipline under Idaho law. The board may also take action on student discipline during the executive session. This is a procedural meeting with no public discussion.

• Executive session to consider evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a student
• Possible action on student discipline per Idaho Code 33-205

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

This is a procedural meeting of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee. The agenda includes only an introduction and review of the CIP and other discussion, with no specific projects, contracts, or financial items listed. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Introduction and review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Special Meeting - Board Retreat/Self-Evaluation - 3:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees is meeting for its annual self-evaluation and retreat. No formal action will be taken; the agenda includes reviewing board-superintendent roles, discussing survey results, and identifying follow-up items.

• Review of roles and responsibilities of the Board and Superintendent
• Discussion of compiled Board Self-Evaluation Tool results
• Summary agreements, direction, and follow-up items

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consent agenda items (claims, financials, HR), and hear informational reports on enrollment, suspensions, and food service. Action items include a first reading of Policy 8608 updating the English Learners Program, approval of the Pocatello Community Charter School fiscal audit, alternate route to graduation requests, out-of-state/overnight travel requests, and an early graduation request. The board will also receive updates on revised procedures for attendance areas and homeless student rights.

• First reading of Policy 8608 - English Learners Program assessments update
• Approval of Pocatello Community Charter School (PCCS) Fiscal Audit and Programmatic Management Letter
• Action on Alternate Route to Graduation requests
• Action on Out-of-State/Overnight Travel requests
• Action on Early Graduation request

Special Meeting - Student Representative Orientation - 5:15 p.m.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to orient student representatives to the board. No action will be taken; the session is informational only.

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

Executive Session: Personnel - 4:15p.m.

The Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a public officer or employee. The meeting is closed to the public as authorized by Idaho law. The board may take action on personnel matters after returning to open session.

• Board adjourns to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel discussions
• Possible action on personnel after returning to open session

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

The Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss student discipline. This includes considering the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public school student or hearing complaints and charges.

• Executive Session: Student Discipline

Board Work Session - 3:30 p.m.

The board will receive presentations and discuss several informational items, including Pocatello Community Charter School annual reports and audit, a revision to the Alternate Route to Graduation Plan, the Securing Our Future grant award from the Idaho State Board of Education, and a donation agreement for a metal building at PV-TEC. Capital improvement projects and the ESSER III budget will also be reviewed. The board will revisit its operating principles, code of ethics, and strategic goals, and schedule a retreat. No formal votes are taken at this work session; decisions on several items are anticipated at the October 17 regular meeting.

• Pocatello Community Charter School annual financial audit and annual report for FY23
• Alternate Route to Graduation Plan revision to update science assessment name
• Securing Our Future grant award notification from Idaho State Board of Education (amount not specified)
• R&M Steel Company metal building donation agreement for PV-TEC (to be considered for approval Oct 17)
• ESSER III budget review as of September 30, 2023

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Bond Election Public Information Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of trustees may attend a public information meeting about a school bond election at Highland High School. No official board business will be conducted and no minutes will be taken.

• Bond Election Public Information Meeting at Highland High School Media Center, 1800 Bench Road, Pocatello, ID 83201

Special Meeting for Action - 5:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review and consider awarding a bid for the PV-TEC Campus remodel project. The board will take action on the bid after reviewing a memorandum.

• Consider awarding bid for PV-TEC Campus remodel project

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISBA Region 5 Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

This agenda is solely a legal notice that a quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees may be present at the ISBA Region 5 Meeting on October 2, 2023. No board business or meeting is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken. The notice complies with Idaho Code Section 74-206.

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Idaho Legislative Tour Breakfast - 8:00 a.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of trustees may be present at the Idaho Legislative Tour Breakfast on September 25, 2023, at PV-TEC Campus. No board business or meeting is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills Idaho Code public meeting requirements.

• Notice of a quorum at the Idaho Legislative Tour Breakfast, 8:00 a.m., PV-TEC Campus, 4200 Hawthorne Road, Chubbuck

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISU Homecoming Parade - 9:00 a.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of School District 25 trustees may be present at the ISU Homecoming Parade. No board business or meeting is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills Idaho public meeting requirements.

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee will meet to review informational items including the Title II-A budget, the 2023-2024 Continuous Improvement Plan, and updates on summer unit development. The committee will also vote on a new course proposal for Emergency Medical Responder at PV-TEC. The next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2023.

• Vote on new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course proposal for PV-TEC
• Review of Title II-A budget draft
• Review of 2023-2024 Continuous Improvement Plan
• Update on summer unit development for K-12 ELA, High School Biology, High School Speech, and 6th Grade Social Studies
• Discussion on transcripting mastery-based grades from other districts

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The board will vote on several action items, including the bond election budget, a letter of intent for a real property exchange with MSP Capital, LLC, and adoption of the 2023-2024 Continuous Improvement Plan. They will also consider a policy change to increase the purchasing bid threshold from $50,000 to $75,000, an appraisal of vacant property at Olympus and Jerome, an underwriter engagement letter for bond services, and a custodial services bid award. Information items include state revenue forecasts, meal eligibility reports, and student enrollment data.

• Approve bond election budget as presented
• Approve letter of intent for real property exchange between district and MSP Capital, LLC
• Accept appraisal and adopt resolution for vacant property at Olympus and Jerome (Pocatello)
• Approve Piper Sandler underwriter engagement for general obligation bond services
• Award custodial services bid

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

The board will meet in executive session to discuss student discipline matters as allowed by Idaho law. Action may be taken on student discipline during the closed session. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider student discipline
• Possible action on student discipline per Idaho Code 33-205

Board Work Session and Special Meeting for Action - 3:30 p.m.

The board will hold a work session to discuss the Head Start annual report, a proposed continuous improvement plan, a draft letter of intent for a real property exchange, a bond election overview, and updated floor plans for Highland and Century High Schools. Following the work session, a special meeting will be convened for the board to consider and adopt one of three bond election resolutions (10-, 15-, or 20-year term).

• Consider adopting a 10-, 15-, or 20-year bond election resolution for school projects
• Review draft schematic floor plans for Highland and Century High Schools
• Discuss draft letter of intent for exchange of real property (MSP Land Exchange)
• Review proposed Continuous Improvement Plan for 2023-2024 school year
• Review Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) for 2022-2023

Special Meeting to Review Draft Floor Plans for Century and Highland High Schools and Executive Session re Real Property - 2:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review draft floor plans for the Century and Highland High Schools enhancement projects, with representatives from Bateman-Hall and Design West Architecture presenting. The board will then adjourn to an executive session under Idaho Code to discuss acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency, but no action on that property will be taken at the meeting.

• Review draft floor plans for Century High School enhancement project
• Review draft floor plans for Highland High School enhancement project
• Executive session to discuss real property acquisition under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)
• Public comment opportunity, with written comments accepted 24 hours ahead via [email protected]

Special Meeting to Review Highland and Century Enhancement Renderings and Executive Session - Personnel Matters - 1:30 p.m.

The board will review enhancement renderings for Highland and Century High Schools presented by Bateman-Hall and Design West Architecture, and may provide direction. The meeting then adjourns to executive session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b), with possible action in open session.

• Review of Highland High School and Century High School enhancement designs by Bateman-Hall and Design West Architecture (information item)
• Draft cost estimates for Highland High School options 1 and 2 attached
• Public/written comment opportunity; written comments due 24 hours before meeting
• Adjourn to executive session for evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, or agent
• Possible action on personnel matters after returning to open session

The Board approved a request for a release from contract for Darcy Barnes. Trustees also reviewed conceptual designs for enhancements at Highland and Century High Schools to prepare for future bond language.

• Approved release from contract for Darcy Barnes (unanimous)
• Directed administration to provide firmer pricing and updated drawings for Highland Option 2 and Century Layout 2

Executive Session: Student Discipline / Real Property and Special Meeting for Action - 3:30 p.m.

The school board will hold an executive session to discuss student discipline and potential real property acquisition, then reconvene in open session for a special meeting to vote on authorizing a bid for custodial services for the 2023-2024 school year. No action will be taken on real property.

• Executive session to discuss student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b); action may be taken in closed session
• Executive session to deliberate on acquiring real property not owned by the district (no action planned)
• Special meeting: vote on granting permission to bid for custodial services for 2023-2024

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will vote on a revised 'Roadmap for the Return to In-Person Instruction' for 2023-2024. They will also hear first or second readings of several policies, including changes to attendance areas, student discipline, and rights of homeless and foster students. Information reports on preliminary elementary and secondary enrollment numbers for the new school year will be presented, along with updates on professional development and summer program results.

• Action to approve the PCSD25 Roadmap for the Return to In-Person Instruction for 2023-2024
• First reading for adoption of Policy 8106 (District Attendance Areas and Student Transfer)
• Second readings for adoption of Policy 8501 (Student Discipline), Policy 8512 (Rights of Homeless and Foster Students), and Policy 8703 (Athletic/Activity Code of Conduct)
• Action on Alternate Route to Graduation requests and out-of-state/overnight travel requests
• Information reports on preliminary elementary and secondary enrollment numbers for 2023-2024

The Board approved the Roadmap for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction for the 2023-2024 school year and several student-related policies. The board also authorized monthly claims, financial information, and human resource activity via a consent agenda.

• Approved the 2023-2024 Roadmap for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction
• Approved Consent Agenda including payment of claims, supplemental financial information, and human resource activity (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 8106 (District Attendance Areas and Student Transfer) on first reading
• Approved Policy 8501 (Student Discipline) on first reading
• Approved Policy 8512 (Rights of Homeless Students, Foster Students and Equal Access to Services) on second reading
• Approved Policy 8703 (IHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Events and Activities) on second reading
• Approved request for an alternate route to graduation
• Approved fall athletic travel schedules and one out-of-state travel request for PHS cross country

Executive Session: Real Property / Special Meeting to Review Public Input re Highland High School and Future Planning Options - 4:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board will hold an executive session to discuss acquiring real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c), with no action taken. In open session, the board will review a summary of public input from the August 8 hearing on Highland High School and future planning options, and may provide direction on Options A and B.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring real property not owned by the district (no action taken)
• Review public input summary from August 8 hearing on Highland High School and future planning options
• Board may provide direction on Options A and B for Highland High School
• Attachments include bond election communications plan draft

The Board discussed public input and various scenarios for Highland High School, including building a new school or repurposing the current site. No formal decisions were made regarding the final plan or bond resolutions.

• Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss real property (unanimous)
• No action taken on real property during open session

Special Meeting/Public Hearing re Highland High School and Future Planning Options - 6:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and public hearing to gather community input on Highland High School and future planning options, including the possibility of a bond measure. The board will receive an administrative presentation and then open the floor for public comment, with written comments also accepted.

• Administrative presentation on Highland High School and future planning options
• Public hearing to solicit input on Highland High School and potential bond measure
• Written comments accepted via email through [email protected]
• Meeting held at Century High School Auditorium, 7801 Diamondback Drive, Pocatello
• Board may provide direction after hearing input

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing to gather community input on two proposals for Highland High School. No final decision was made during this meeting; the proposals would require a bond election on November 7th to proceed.

• Held public hearing to solicit input on Highland High School planning options

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Breakfast with the Governor and Ribbon Cutting for The Village: A Place for Youth and Families - 8:00 a.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees will attend a Chamber of Commerce breakfast with the governor and a ribbon cutting for The Village youth and families facility. No board business or meeting will take place; no minutes will be taken.

• Quorum of trustees at ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, 921 S. 8th Avenue, Pocatello, for Breakfast with the Governor at 8:00 a.m.
• Possible quorum at Bannock County Juvenile Justice Ribbon Cutting for The Village: A Place for Youth and Families, 345 N. 5th Avenue, at 10:00 a.m.

Special Meeting re Highland High School Future Planning - 4:00 p.m.

This special meeting is focused on future planning for Highland High School. The administration will present information for board consideration, and trustees may provide direction. Public comment will be accepted in writing or in person.

• Administration presents information on Highland High School future planning
• Board may provide direction on future planning
• Public comment accepted via written submission or in-person request

The Board of Trustees reviewed four draft scenarios for the future of Highland High School, including rebuilding on the current site or constructing a new school and repurposing the existing facility. Members discussed the feasibility of repurposing Alameda Middle School into an elementary school and the potential inclusion of a Century High School gym expansion in a bond. No final scenario was selected, though some members expressed a preference for narrowing the options to Scenarios 2 and 4.

Executive Session - Real Property - 2:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency, as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c). No action will be taken on real property at this meeting.

• Board adjourns to executive session for real property deliberations
• No action will be taken on real property at this meeting

Executive Session - Real Property - 2:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss acquiring an interest in real property not owned by the district, as authorized by Idaho Code. This is a closed deliberative session; no action will be taken on the property at this meeting.

• Adjourn to Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) for real property deliberations
• Return to Open Session with no action taken on real property

Regular Board Meeting / Fee Increase Hearing - 5:30 p.m.

The board will hold a public hearing on proposed food service fee increases and may vote to adopt them. Several policies will be considered for adoption on second reading, including Physical Restraint and Seclusion (8311) and District Attendance Areas and Student Transfer (8106). First readings will be held for policies on Student Discipline (8501), Homeless and Foster Students (8512), and Athletic Code of Conduct (8703). The board also plans to act on a Head Start request to relinquish the TANF program and approve routine consent agenda items such as claims and HR activity.

• Public hearing on proposed food service fee increases, with potential adoption
• Policy 8311 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion - second reading for adoption
• Policy 8106 - District Attendance Areas and Student Transfer - second reading for adoption
• Policy 8501 - Student Discipline - first reading
• Head Start request to relinquish Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program

Special Meeting re Highland High School Future Planning - 3:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review information on Highland High School’s future planning. Administrators will present an addendum that includes a repurposing‑building summary. The board may give direction during the meeting, and members of the public can submit written comments at least 24 hours in advance.

• Presentation of Highland High School Future Planning Addendum (Repurpose Building Summary.pdf, 159 KB)
• Public written comment submission via email ([email protected]) at least 24 hours before the meeting
• Board may provide direction on the Highland High School planning during the meeting
• Call to Order, Welcome and Statement of Purpose (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

Special Meeting re Highland High School Survey Results Review - 2:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the results of the Highland High School Survey. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is listed for information only.

• Review and discussion of Highland High School Survey results (information only)

Regular Board Meeting / Budget Hearing - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbock School District 25 Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 revenue and expenditure budgets, then vote on adoption. Other action items include first readings of policies on physical restraint and seclusion (Policy 8311) and district attendance areas and student transfers (Policy 8106), both prompted by recent legislative changes. The board will also approve routine consent agenda items, including payment of claims, financial reports, and human resource activity.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of 2023-2024 school district budget, including certifying levies and appropriation
• First reading of Policy 8311 on physical restraint and seclusion, updated due to legislative changes
• First reading of Policy 8106 on district attendance areas and student transfers, updated due to legislative changes
• Approval of Head Start Active Supervision Improvement Plan and Child Outcomes Report for 2022-2023
• Approval of camp requests for the upcoming period

Special Meeting - Review Architect and General Contractor Qualifications and Proposals/Highland High School Update and Executive Session: Personnel Matters - 2:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review architect and general contractor qualifications and proposals for the Highland High School rebuild. The board will also receive an update on the Highland High School project. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Idaho Code.

• Review of general contractor SOQs from CM Company, Bateman-Hall, and Headwaters Construction
• Review of architect SOQs from Resin/Design West Architects and Design West Architects
• Highland High School project status update
• Executive session for personnel matters (evaluation, dismissal, discipline)

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Chamber Local Issues Meeting - 7:30 a.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present at the Chamber Local Issues Meeting on June 9, 2023. No board business will be conducted and no minutes will be taken. The meeting is purely informational and fulfills Idaho public meeting notice requirements.

• Meeting location: TownPlace Suites, 2376 Via Caporatti, Pocatello, ID 83201
• Time: 7:30 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023
• Notice only: no decisions or discussions by the Board are scheduled

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - High School Graduations - 10:00 a.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present at high school graduation ceremonies for Pocatello, Highland, and Century High Schools on June 1, 2023. No board business or meeting is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken.

• Quorum of trustees attending graduation ceremonies at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater
• Graduations for Pocatello, Highland, and Century High Schools
• No official board meeting or decisions will occur

Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters and Personnel Matters / Special Meeting for Action - 5:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting starting with an executive session to discuss labor contract and personnel matters (no action taken). In open session, the board will consider ratifying the Negotiated Agreement with the Pocatello Education Association for the 2023-2024 school year and setting compensation levels for administrators, superintendent, classified administrators, and classified employees.

• Ratify negotiated agreement with Pocatello Education Association for 2023-2024
• Set compensation for administrators and superintendent for 2023-2024
• Set compensation for classified administrators for 2023-2024
• Set compensation for classified employees for 2023-2024
• Executive session on labor contract and personnel matters (Idaho Code 74-206)

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - New Horizon High School Graduation - 6:00 p.m.

This is a notice that a quorum of School District 25 trustees will be present at the New Horizon High School graduation ceremony. No board business will be conducted, and no minutes will be taken.

• Notice of a quorum of trustees at New Horizon High School graduation on May 31, 2023 at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater

Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters and Personnel Matters - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss labor contract matters and personnel matters. The session is closed to the public under Idaho Code. No action will be taken at this meeting.

• Closed executive session to discuss labor contract matters under Idaho Code 74-206A
• Closed executive session to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of employees under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• No action will be taken on either topic during the meeting

Public Meeting: Negotiations - 9:00 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association are meeting for negotiations open to public observation only. No public input is allowed. The meeting includes only a call to order and adjournment.

• Conduct negotiations between the Pocatello Education Association and the School District 25 Board of Trustees
• Meeting held at Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID 83201

Public Meeting: Negotiations - 5:00 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees and the Pocatello Education Association are holding a public meeting for negotiations. The meeting is open for observation only; no public input is allowed. The agenda consists solely of conducting negotiations and adjournment.

• Conduct negotiations between the Pocatello Education Association and the school board negotiating teams

Executive Session: Personnel Matters and Special Meeting for Action - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Idaho Code, followed by a special meeting to vote on two items: approving alternate routes to graduation for two students and approving stipend requests for two teacher mentors. The board will also consider adjourning to closed session and returning to open session with possible action on personnel.

• Consider approving alternate route to graduation requests for two students
• Consider approving stipend requests for two teacher mentors per Policy 7502
• Adjourn to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel discussions
• Return to open session with possible personnel action

Executive Session: Labor Contract Matters - 9:30 a.m.

The Board of Trustees of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a special meeting solely to enter executive session to discuss labor contract matters under Idaho Code. No action will be taken on labor contracts at this meeting; the board will return to open session without voting.

• Adjourn to executive session by roll call vote under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider labor contract matters
• Return to open session with no action taken on labor contracts

CANCELLED - Executive Session: Personnel - 4:30 p.m.

A special executive session of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board was scheduled for May 16, 2023 to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of district personnel. The meeting was cancelled, so no discussion or action will occur. The agenda noted that the board would have adjourned to executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) and then returned to open session for any personnel actions.

• Consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer or employee as authorized by Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will decide on implementing a Developmental Kindergarten Program starting next school year, and hear the first reading of Policy 8308 allowing school personnel to administer opioid antagonists. Action items also include awarding bids for items such as PHS parking lot, food supplies, and custodial services; granting permission to bid a security surveillance system at New Horizon Center; and approving surplus property auction, travel requests, and camp requests.

• Implement Developmental Kindergarten Program for 2023-2024
• First reading of Policy 8308: student injuries, illnesses and medication (opioid antagonists)
• Bid awards: bread, custodial, food items, fresh fruits/vegetables, milk, PHS parking lot, small wares, supplies
• Permission to bid New Horizon Center security surveillance system
• Surplus property auction

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss and possibly take action on student discipline matters, as permitted by Idaho law. The session is closed to the public and concerns the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss student discipline; action may be taken per Idaho Code 33-205

Board Work Session/Special Meeting for Action - 2:00 p.m.

The board will hold a work session to receive operational reports, including updates on a Developmental Kindergarten Program, Highland High School, PV-TEC, and post-legislative tour. During the special meeting, the board will consider taking action to waive the ISAT testing requirement for current Highland High School juniors. Policy and procedure revisions, as well as preliminary budget discussion, are also on the agenda.

• Action item: waive ISAT testing requirement for Highland High School juniors
• Discussion: Developmental Kindergarten Program
• Discussion: proposed revisions to policies including Participation in Board Meetings and Emergency School Closure
• Discussion: preliminary budget materials
• Update: PV-TEC building floor plan and Highland High School status

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Meet with State Officials - 8:30 a.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees has issued a notice that a quorum will attend a meeting with state officials at the Education Service Center. The notice explicitly states that no board business or meeting will take place and no minutes will be taken. This is a procedural notice required by Idaho Code.

• Quorum of trustees to meet state officials at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello
• No board business or formal meeting scheduled

Special Meeting for Action - 4:15 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider granting a waiver of the ISAT requirement for Highland High School seniors for the 2022-2023 school year and to adopt a revised schedule for the remainder of the school year. The meeting follows a request and presentation of scheduling options. The board will take action on both items.

• Consider granting waiver of ISAT requirement for Highland High School seniors for 2022-2023
• Consider adopting revised high school schedule (options 1, 2, or 3) for remainder of 2022-2023 school year
• Discussion of scheduling options presented by administrators including Douglas Howell and Susan Pettit
• Public input documents attached regarding schedule options

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Press Conference - 10:00 a.m.

A quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees will attend a press conference at the Education Service Center Board Room. No board business or meeting will occur, and no minutes will be taken. This notice fulfills Idaho Code requirements for public meeting notices.

• Press conference at 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID, on April 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
• No scheduled business or official meeting will take place.
• Public notice provided per Idaho Code Section 74-206.

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will consider adopting Policy 8705, which would allow the district to withhold a student's diploma until all fees and fines are paid. The board will also vote on adopting new high school Spanish materials, bid awards for projects including asphalt and bus garage expansion, and a Food Service Summer Park Program. Several informational reports and consent agenda items are also scheduled for discussion and action.

• Second reading for adoption of Policy 8705 on student activity fees and fines, including diploma withholding provision
• High school Spanish materials adoption proposal
• Bid awards for asphalt, bus garage expansion, CHS bathrooms/concession, and lighting projects
• Food Service Summer Park Program from June 5 to August 4, 2023
• Vendor authorization request for desktop computers using state approved vendor

Board Work Session - 3:30 p.m.

The board will receive operational reports and discuss several items, including a draft ESSER III budget outlining remaining federal pandemic relief spending options, proposed revisions to policies on homebound instruction and student activity fees, and updates on graduation plans and district insurance. No formal votes are expected; direction may be given for future board action.

• Discussion of ESSER III budget with proposed options for spending remaining federal dollars
• Proposed revisions to Procedure 8601P (Homebound Instruction) and Policy/Procedure 8705 (Student Activity and Participation Fees and Student Fines)
• Presentation on Spanish Materials Adoption Committee Proposal
• Update on district Medical Emergency Response Teams
• Review of 2023 High School Graduation Plans

Spanish Materials Adoption Committee Meeting - 4:45 p.m.

The Spanish Materials Adoption Committee is meeting to hear a publisher presentation on program options and discuss next steps for adopting Spanish-language instructional materials. The committee will also hold introductions and a general discussion on the Spanish program.

• Publisher presentation and Q&A on program options
• Committee discussion on Spanish program and questions for publisher
• Determination of next steps for materials adoption

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss student discipline. Per Idaho Code, the board may take action on student discipline during the closed session. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on March 15, 2023.

• Discussion and possible action on student discipline in executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) and 33-205

Regular Board Meeting / Public Hearing - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 budget adjustments, including fee increases and new fees, and then consider adopting them. Trustees will also vote on adopting K-5 English Language Arts materials, approving a Head Start continuation grant application, hearing a first reading of a policy allowing diplomas to be withheld for unpaid fees, and approving early graduation requests.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 budget adjustments and fee increases
• Adoption of K-5 ELA materials (Action)
• Approval of Head Start 2023-2024 continuation grant application and waivers (Action)
• First reading of Policy 8705 on student activity fees and withholding diplomas for unpaid fees (Action)
• Early graduation requests (Action)

Board Work Session / Special Meeting for Action - 3:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board holds a work session and special meeting. The board will discuss operational reports including Head Start training and a continuation grant, K-5 English language arts materials adoption, proposed budget adjustments for FY 2022-2023, and an update on the PV-TEC building project. During the special meeting, the board will vote on a request for a release from contract.

• Discuss Head Start 2023-2024 continuation grant application (to be voted on March 14)
• Review K-5 ELA materials adoption proposal (to be voted on March 14)
• Consider proposed budget adjustments for FY 2022-2023 (public hearing and vote March 14)
• Receive update on PV-TEC building with conceptual floor plans
• Vote on request for release from contract (action item at this meeting)

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 Board of Trustees will adjourn to an Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. on March 1, 2023. The session is called to consider evaluation, dismissal, or other disciplinary actions for a public school student, as authorized by Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(b) and Idaho Code 33‑205. No other agenda items are listed.

• Adjourn to Executive Session to consider student discipline actions per Idaho Code

Outdoor Athletic Facilities Committee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

The Outdoor Athletic Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and review several topics, including approved capital improvement projects for 2023, proposed changes to facility rental fees, a proposal to rename Iron Horse Stadium, and potential projects for the next five years. No decisions are expected; this is an information and discussion session.

• Review approved 2023 Capital Improvement Plan projects for athletic facilities
• Review proposed changes to new facility rental fees
• Proposal to rename Iron Horse Stadium
• Discuss five-year proposed projects: Ross Park swimming pool cover, field houses, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields at multiple parks, and middle school track
• Reference pictures of high school athletic facilities included in meeting packet

K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The committee will hear an advisory team recommendation on K-5 English Language Arts materials, then discuss and consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. This is the core action item of the meeting.

• Advisory Team presents its recommendation on K-5 ELA materials (information only)
• Committee discusses advisory recommendation and determines its own recommendation to the Board of Trustees (action item)

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - ISBA Day on the Hill (2/20 & 2/21/23)

This is a notice that a quorum of trustees will attend the Idaho School Boards Association Day on the Hill event in Boise on Feb 20-21, 2023. No board meeting or business is scheduled, and no minutes will be taken. The notice fulfills public meeting requirements under Idaho law.

• No items – procedural notice only; no decisions or discussions on the agenda

Notice of a Quorum of Trustees - Simplot Games Breakfast 7:00 a.m.

A quorum of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 trustees will attend the Simplot Games Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends. No board business or meeting is scheduled; no minutes will be taken. This notice fulfills public meeting notice requirements.

• Attendance at Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, 777 Bannock Trail, Fort Hall, ID

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss and possibly take action on student discipline. The session is held under Idaho Code for considering evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student and may include action on student discipline.

• Executive session to discuss student discipline per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) and possible action per Idaho Code 33-205

Regular Board Meeting / Public Hearing - 5:30 p.m.

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed new and increased fees for district facility rentals, then consider adopting the fee changes via resolution. The Board will also vote on approving prior meeting minutes, a consent agenda (claims, financials, HR), and revised procedures for textbook adoption. Information reports include enrollment, bus ridership, suspension data, and a review of the safe return roadmap.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of new/increased facility rental fees (resolution)
• Revised Procedure 6402P – Textbook Adoption (action)
• Modified Spanish Textbook Adoption Committee process (action)
• Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings
• Consent agenda: payment of claims, supplemental financial info, HR activity

K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee will meet to hear presentations from publishers on curriculum options. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

• Publisher presentations for K-5 English Language Arts curriculum options
• Meeting held in the Board Room at the Education Service Center, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello

District Curriculum Committee Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

The District Curriculum Committee is meeting on February 3, 2023, but the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order and adjournment. No action items, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items on the agenda

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will convene an executive session on February 1, 2023, to discuss student discipline under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) and may take action on the matter. The meeting is limited to this single topic and is closed to the public.

• Executive session to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student
• Possible action on student discipline taken in executive session per Idaho Code 33-205

Special Meeting - Review Architect Qualifications and Proposals and Select Architect - 4:30 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review qualifications and proposals from six architectural firms for the PV-TEC building. They will discuss the project timeline and may vote to select one firm as the architect. The meeting is conducted under Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 2.

• Review proposals from six firms: erstad, Design West Architects, JHS Architects, P.A., RESIN Architecture, HUMMEL Architects, BOOTH Architecture
• Consider action to select an architect for the PV-TEC building
• Discuss timeline and program phase‑in options for the PV-TEC building

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

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees will convene an executive session on January 18, 2023, to discuss student discipline matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The board may also take action on student discipline during the closed session, per Idaho Code 33-205.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session by roll call vote for student discipline discussion
• Possible action on student discipline taken in closed session per Idaho Code 33-205

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

The board will reorganize for the new year by electing a chair, vice chair, assistant clerk, and assistant treasurer, and appointing a treasurer, clerk, backup clerks, custodians of public records, and an independent auditor (Deaton & Company) for the 2023-2024 school year. Consent items include authorizing payment of claims, approving supplemental financial data, and human resource activity. Self-explanatory reports cover Idaho general fund revenue, food service meal eligibility, student enrollment, and student suspensions.

• Elect board officers: chair, vice chair, assistant clerk, assistant treasurer
• Appoint Deaton & Company as independent auditor for 2023-2024 school year
• Authorize payment of claims for the previous month
• Approve human resource activity for January
• Student suspension report for December 2022

K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee is holding an organizational meeting to introduce members, review procedures, and elect a committee chair. No curriculum materials are being voted on at this session.

• Nomination and election of a committee chair (action item)
• Review of committee norms, adoption procedures, and member responsibilities
• Review of K-5 ELA adoption timeline and materials for consideration

Board Work Session / Special Meeting for Action / Executive Session: Personnel Matters - 3:30 p.m.

The Board will hold a work session to receive reports on Head Start governance, federal program budgets, K-5 ELA materials, and proposed facilities rental fees. A special meeting will follow to vote on adopting Procedure 6402P - Textbook Adoption. The Board will then adjourn to executive session for personnel matters.

• Consider adopting Procedure 6402P - Textbook Adoption (action)
• Review proposed facilities rental fees; public hearing set for Feb 14, 2023
• Receive federal program budget reports for 2022-2023
• Overview of K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee
• Updates on PV-TEC building including floor plan and logo designs

Special Meeting - Curricular Materials Adoption - Advisory Team Board Volunteer and Adoption Committee Parent Selection - 3:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees will select one board member to serve on the Materials Adoption Advisory Team and appoint parent committee members (and two alternates) for the K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee via random draw per the adopted protocol. Action may be taken at the meeting.

• Select one Board volunteer for the Materials Adoption Advisory Team
• Appoint parent members and two alternates for the K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Committee by random draw
• Procedure 6402P - Textbook Adoption and the Adoption Committee Member Selection Protocol are referenced

Executive Session - Student Discipline - 3:45 p.m.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss and possibly take action on student discipline matters. The session is authorized under Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b) and 33-205, which allow the board to consider evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a student in private.

• Board adjourns to executive session for student discipline discussion and possible action
• Meeting held at Education Service Center Board Room, 3115 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, ID