Coeur d'Alene Public Schools public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, to consider several policy changes, including new required policies on dyslexia support and opioid overdose treatment, and a revised student dress code. The board will also recognize teachers and a trustee, hear student and staff reports, and vote on a consent agenda that includes a rooftop HVAC replacement bid, transportation routing software purchase, and band uniform purchase.
- First reading of Policy 2415 - Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia (required by Idaho law)
- First reading of Policy 3518 - Treatment of Opioid Overdoses (new required policy from ISBA)
- Second reading of Policy 2425 - Parental Rights (five public comments received)
- Third reading of Policy 3255 - Student Dress (revision with enforcement options)
- Consent agenda includes rooftop HVAC unit replacement bid award, transportation routing software purchase, and Lake City High School band uniform purchase exceeding $50,000
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board is holding a special workshop to discuss and potentially approve a revised student dress code policy (Policy 3255). The board will review staff survey results and take a final vote on the policy. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
- Third reading and vote on Policy 3255 - Student Dress
- Discussion of draft student dress policy and survey results
- Staff survey responses added December 4, 2023
- Next regular meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023
- Fee increase hearing scheduled for January 8, 2024
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will consider accepting the FY2023 financial audit from Hayden Ross CPAs and vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, personnel actions, and contracts. The board will also hear reports on the strategic plan, facility improvements, and student recognitions.
- Accept FY2023 financial audit presented by Hayden Ross CPAs
- Approve consent agenda including City of Hayden Parks & Recreation facility use agreement
- Set CHS Turf Field rental rates
- Approve personnel actions and leave of absence requests
- Approve updated ESSER spending plan
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting, primarily to recess into a closed executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student. The board may take action on this matter after the closed session. No public comment or livestream will be available.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel or student matters
- Possible board action on the executive session subject per Idaho Code 33-205
- Meeting at District Administration Center, 1400 N. Northwood Center Court
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on October 27, 2023. The meeting includes an executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student.
- Executive Session regarding personnel or student matters per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b)
- Potential Board action following the executive session per Idaho Code Section 33-205
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board is holding a special meeting/workshop to discuss student transportation, review 2023 ISBA resolutions, and receive an ESSER funding update. The board will also consider action on a resolution to consolidate two lots into the Midtown building property and approve a student travel request for Lake City High School. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
- Discussion of student transportation, including state statutes and safety guidelines
- Review of 2023 Idaho School Boards Association resolutions
- ESSER (federal COVID relief) funding update
- Resolution 24-01 to consolidate Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 into the Midtown property
- Approval of Lake City High School student travel to Arlington, VA, Nov 9-12, 2023
Board Of Trustees - Archive
This meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda would have addressed a patron complaint about Trustee Anderton's residency, with legal counsel presenting applicable Idaho law and possible board action. Future meetings are scheduled for October 23, November 13, and December 11, 2023.
- Meeting canceled for October 18, 2023 at 5:15 PM
- Patron inquiry into residency of Trustee Anderton (Nancy Heffter complaint)
- Legal counsel presentation on Idaho Code 33-504 and 34-107
- Possible action related to residency inquiry
- Future meetings: Oct 23 workshop, Nov 13 regular, Dec 11 regular
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold its regular meeting, recognizing students and teachers, hearing reports, and taking action on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, expenditures, and a Turnitin renewal. The board will also conduct a first reading of a revised student dress policy (Policy 3255) requested by secondary administrators and the Student Advisory Group, with a motion to advance it to public comment.
- First reading of revised Policy 3255 - Student Dress, with motion to advance to public comment
- Approval of consent agenda including September 2023 district expenditures and personnel actions
- One-year renewal of Turnitin plagiarism-detection software
- Acceptance of E-Rate Emergency Connectivity Grant
- Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Teachers of the Month
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board is holding a special meeting/workshop to discuss the Midtown Center expansion and potentially award a construction bid. The board will also review its 2023-24 goals. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
- Midtown Expansion Bid Award - possible action to approve
- Midtown Expansion Discussion with Director of Operations Jeff Voeller
- 2023-24 Board Goals discussion
- Future dates: Oct 6 public meet & greet, Oct 9 regular meeting, Oct 23 workshop
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving the Midtown expansion bid award, personnel actions, and other routine items. The board will also hear reports on the FY23 unaudited actuals, contracted services, and several policy updates, including first readings on student dress and procurement policies.
- Midtown Expansion Bid Award
- Miscellaneous Food Items Bid Award
- 2023-24 Dual Credit Program Agreement with NIC
- Policy 3255 - Student Dress (first reading)
- Policy 7400 - Procurement Management System (first reading)
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes several operational items for the 2023-24 school year. These include custodial service contracts, a fresh produce bid, fuel and copy paper purchases, meal prices, and bus routes. The board will also recognize a deceased teacher and a history teacher of the year.
- Custodial services bid award and TESH, Inc. janitorial agreements for CHS and LCHS
- Fresh produce bid award to Spokane Produce Inc. for approximately $205,000
- Purchase of 2,520 cases of copy paper from ODP Business Solutions for $83,134.80
- Fuel purchase through State of Idaho contract with Coleman (4 cents per gallon markup)
- 2023-24 meal price recommendations and bus routes approval
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District #271 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on July 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Midtown Center Meeting Room. The agenda is limited to procedural items and a closed executive session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student. No public comment will be taken, and the meeting will not be livestreamed.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel or student matters
- Possible board action on the executive session subject under Idaho Code 33-205
- Meeting at Midtown Center Meeting Room, 1505 N. Fifth Street, Coeur d'Alene
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold a budget adoption meeting and workshop on June 26, 2023. The board is expected to approve the 2023-24 budget, a school resource officer contract, and the superintendent's contract. Public comment will not be heard, and the meeting will not be live-streamed.
- 2023-24 Budget Adoption
- Resolution 22-23-012 - SRO Contract
- Superintendent's Contract
- Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b)
- Literacy intervention training per Idaho Statute 33-1809(3)
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees will hold a public budget hearing for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, followed by a regular board meeting. The board will hear public comment on the budget and is expected to adopt it at a special meeting on June 26, 2023. The regular meeting includes recognitions, reports, and a consent agenda with routine approvals.
- Public Budget Hearing for 2023-2024 budget, presented by Director of Finance Shannon Johnston
- Consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions, leave of absence requests, and staff rehire list
- Resolution 22-23-011: Cooperative Food Service Agreement with North Idaho Region 1 Co-op
- Approval of school closure on Nov 30, 2022 and late start on Feb 28, 2023 due to snow
- Lake City High School boys basketball trip to Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, Dec 18-21, 2023
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approval of the 2023-2024 classified and administrative salary schedules, a negotiated agreement, and the superintendent's evaluation with a one-year contract extension. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and labor contract matters. Public comment will not be taken, and the meeting will not be streamed.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedule
- Approval of 2023-2024 Negotiated Agreement
- Approval of 2023-2024 Administrative Salary Schedule
- Approval of Superintendent Dr. Hocker's evaluation and one-year contract extension
- CHS Field Renovations contract (consent agenda)
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Midtown Center Meeting Room. The board is scheduled to take action on several items, including a second reading of a policy on school restroom and changing facility access, a proposal to rescind the 2014 transgender guidelines, a temporary waiver of Policy 2530, approval of the 2023-2028 strategic plan, and renaming Venture High School to Venture Academy. The board will also consider new course proposals and hear reports from students and staff.
- Second reading of Policy 3081 on school restroom and changing facility access, overnight lodging
- Motion to rescind the 2014 Transgender Guidelines
- Approval of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
- Renaming Venture High School to Venture Academy beginning 2023-24
- New course proposals: Advanced Teacher/Office Aide and Interactive Media 1
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve Resolution 22-23-010, declaring a financial emergency contingent on the May 16, 2023 levy election outcome. No public comment or livestream will be available. The board will also set future meeting dates, including a May 17 special meeting to rescind the declaration if the levy passes or to consider staff reductions if it fails.
- Possible action on Resolution 22-23-010 Declaration of Financial Emergency
- Levy election on May 16, 2023 determines next steps
- May 17 special meeting: rescind declaration if levy passes, or present RIF list if it fails
- May 30 possible special meeting for due process hearings on RIF
- No public comment or livestream at this special meeting
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene school board is holding a special meeting to discuss a draft policy (3081) related to SB1100, with possible action to advance it to public comment. The board will also review upcoming meetings, including one to declare a financial emergency after a failed levy and another to consider staff reductions if the May levy fails.
- Draft Policy 3081 discussion and possible action to advance to public comment
- April 18 special meeting to receive public input on financial emergency after March levy failure
- April 21 special meeting to possibly declare financial emergency per Idaho Code 33-522
- May 17 special meeting to rescind emergency if levy passes or present RIF staff names if it fails
- Public comment not heard at this meeting; comments via email
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold its regular meeting to approve consent agenda items, including personnel actions, accounts payable, and contract renewals, and to vote on policies regarding drug-free school zones and tobacco/nicotine use. The board will also consider advancing new elementary ELA and secondary science materials to public review, and receive updates on the budget, strategic plan, and student achievement.
- Approval of consent agenda including Skyward contract renewals, independent audit contract, and elementary secure entrance contract award
- Vote on Policy 3300 Drug Free School Zone and Policy 3305 Prohibition of Tobacco/Nicotine Possession and Use (second readings)
- Consideration of recommendations for Elementary ELA and Secondary Science materials adoptions
- Public comment period (45 minutes max, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Special meeting April 18 to address financial emergency due to failed supplemental levy
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting, primarily to recess into executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student, as allowed by Idaho Code. The board may take action on this matter after returning to open session. No public comment will be taken, and the meeting will not be livestreamed.
- Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b) for personnel matters
- Possible action on executive session subject per Idaho Code 33-205
- Special meeting at 12:00 PM at District Administrative Center, 1400 N. Northwood Center Ct.
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a supplemental levy resolution. The board will also enter an executive session to consider personnel matters. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting.
- Discussion and possible approval of Supplemental Levy resolution
- Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
- Meeting held at Midtown Center Meeting Room, 1505 N 5th Street
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for April 10, 2023
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, or student. The board may take action on this matter after the closed session. Public comment is not taken, and no livestream is available.
- Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
- Possible action after executive session per Idaho Code 33-205
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will vote on awarding a $2,968,000 contract for the CHS 700 Wing HVAC and roof replacement, and on a second reading of increased high school graduation requirements. The board will also consider a revised 2023-24 staff calendar and approve routine consent items including personnel, expenditures, and a vehicle purchase. Recognitions, student reports, and a mental health department spotlight are also on the agenda.
- Bid award for CHS 700 Wing HVAC/Roof Replacement to Graham Construction and Management, Inc. for $2,968,000
- Second reading of Procedure 2700P1 raising LCHS graduation requirements from 58 to 60 credits starting with class of 2027
- Approval of revised 2023-24 staff calendar
- Consent agenda includes vehicle procurement (Suburban) and Avista easement at CHS
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold its annual organization meeting, electing officers for 2023 and setting the regular and special meeting schedule. The board will also recognize staff, hear student and department reports, and take action on a consent agenda that includes personnel, technology contracts, and equipment purchases.
- Elect 2023 Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer (Shannon Johnston), Clerk (Marianne Southwick), and acting Clerk (Pam Westberg)
- Set 2023 regular and special meeting schedules (first/second and third/fourth Mondays at Midtown Center)
- Approve consent agenda including UPS/network switch and wireless access point RFP awards, internet contract extension with Fatbeam, and Google Workspace license renewal
- Recognize December Teachers of the Month: Christy Jensen, Nickie Wilson, Jennifer Gardner, and Skyler Mantz
- Approve personnel actions and alternative authorizations for E. Mallinen and M. Zuckerman