Coeur d'Alene Public Schools public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Coeur d’Alene Public Schools Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to accept the FY25 financial audit report presented by Hayden Ross CPAs. The board will also approve the agenda, hear public comments, set future meeting dates, and adjourn.
- Acceptance of FY25 Financial Audit (presented by Tony Matson of Hayden Ross CPAs)
- Future meeting dates set for January 9, 2026 (basketball game) and January 12, 2026 (annual reorganization meeting)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items, recognize staff and students, and vote on proposed policy revisions. The board will also consider a memorial bench at the Early Learning Center and receive updates on finance and attendance.
- Approval of revisions to Policy 3295 on harassment and bullying
- Approval of Policy 9200 updates for public works contracting
- Consideration of a memorial bench at the Early Learning Center (formerly Borah Elementary School)
- Presentation of Educators of the Month for November 2025
- Maintenance vehicle replacement for MIKE WHITE FORD 2023 FORD F-350 and 2026 VAN
Board of Trustees Workshop
The Board of Trustees will review proposed changes to Board Policy 3295 and Procedure 3295-P regarding safe and supportive schools. The meeting also includes a finance and pre-audit update and a review of 2026 Idaho School Boards Association resolutions.
- Review of proposed Policy 3295 and Procedure 3295-P
- Finance and pre-audit update
- Review of 2026 Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) Resolutions
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will consider several action items, including a contract with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officers, first-reading revisions to policies on public participation and procurement due to Idaho code changes, and a contract for a 2027 PLC Institute with Solution Tree. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions, September expenditures, and other routine items.
- Kootenai County Sheriff's Office contract for School Resource Officers (SROs) for 2025-26
- First reading of revisions to Policy 4105 (Public Participation in Board Meetings) due to Idaho Code 33-510
- First reading of revisions to Policy 7407 (Public Procurement of Goods and Services) due to 2025 legislative changes
- Second reading and action on new Digital Literacy course proposal
- Consideration of 2027 PLC Institute contract with Solution Tree
Board of Trustees Workshop
The Board of Trustees will review updates on bonds, levies, summer projects, and chronic absenteeism. The body is deciding on architectural services for school additions and the approval of specific staff authorizations and district goals.
- Approval of Architectural RFQ for additions to Woodland and Skyway schools
- Approval of Alternate Authorizations for L. Brehm, L. Murphy, and C. Nye
- Review and approval of 2025-26 Superintendent and Board Goals
- Bond and Levy update presentation by Eric Heringer of Piper Sandler
- Presentation on addressing chronic absenteeism and student data dashboards
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will decide whether to end the district's Driver Education Program by November 12, 2025. The meeting also includes votes on several policy revisions and the approval of the 2025-26 Continuous Improvement Plan.
- Decision on discontinuing the Driver Education Program effective November 12, 2025
- Approval of the 2025-26 Continuous Improvement Plan
- First reading of a new Digital Literacy Course for Venture Academy
- Policy revisions for Health and Sex Education, Open Enrollment, Corrective Actions, and Immunization Requirements
- New Policy 3523 regarding Head Lice (Pediculosis) and a bus purchase
Board Of Trustees - Archive
This special meeting was canceled because first-3-day enrollment was slightly up from last year, not enough to qualify for an emergency levy. No action was taken on the proposed emergency levy for the 2025-26 school year.
- Meeting canceled due to enrollment not surpassing last year's comparison
- Proposed emergency levy for 2025-26 school year (dollar amount TBD) was not voted on
- Enrollment information presented as reason for cancellation
Board Of Trustees - Archive
This is a special meeting/training of the Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Board of Trustees. The board will receive training on a new governance program called Diligent Community and discuss professional development. No public comments will be heard, and the meeting will not be livestreamed or recorded.
- Training on Diligent Community governance software
- Board professional development discussion
- Future meeting dates noted: Sep 5 (emergency levy if needed), Sep 8 (regular), Sep 22 (workshop)
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025, to consider several policy revisions and new policies, including changes to Health and Sex Education (Policy 2320), Open Enrollment (Policy 3010), and a new Head Lice policy (Policy 3523). The board will also vote on adopting a new state model policy on Restraint and Seclusion for students, and approve the 2025-26 transportation routes. A consent agenda includes approval of July expenditures, personnel actions, and contracts for bulk fuel and internet access.
- First reading of revised Policy 2320 (Health and Sex Education) and Policy 3010 (Open Enrollment) due to Idaho Code changes
- Second reading and vote on new Policy 3345 (Use of Restraint, Seclusion, and Aversive Techniques for Students)
- Approval of 2025-26 Transportation Routes, including bus routes and non-transportation zones
- Consent agenda includes approval of July 2025 district expenditures and a bulk fuel purchase contract with Coleman Oil
- New Policy 3523 (Head Lice) based on CDC and National Association of School Nurses recommendations
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to vote on several action items, including adopting a new state-mandated policy on restraint and seclusion of students, revising high school graduation requirements for the Class of 2028, and approving a sewer lift station easement. The meeting will also include the swearing-in of a new interim trustee for Zone 1 and a consent agenda covering personnel actions, June 2025 expenditures, and meal prices for the upcoming school year.
- First reading and vote on Policy 3345 - Use of Restraint, Seclusion, and Aversive Techniques for Students, replacing current policy with a more comprehensive state model.
- Vote on revised high school graduation requirements: Class of 2028 will need 46 total credits (including 1 digital literacy credit, 12 elective credits).
- Vote to approve a construction easement Memorandum of Understanding for a sewer lift station.
- Consent agenda includes approval of June 2025 district expenditures, 2025-26 meal prices, and certificated staff rehire list.
- Swearing in of Rick Rasmussen as the appointed interim Zone 1 Trustee.
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2024-25 amended budget and the 2025-26 proposed budget. The meeting also includes interviews and a potential appointment for a Zone 1 Trustee.
- Approval of 2024-25 Amended Budget and 2025-26 Proposed Budget
- Election of Tyler Morton as Board Treasurer for the remainder of 2025
- Interviews of Zone 1 candidates Rick Rasmussen, Nick Weber, and Amanda Weed
- Appointment of a Trustee for Zone 1
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a public budget hearing for the 2025-2026 school year, followed by a regular meeting. The budget presentation will be given by outgoing and incoming finance directors. The board anticipates adopting the budget at a special meeting on June 30, 2025. The consent agenda includes contract renewals for food service and school resource officers, and a custodial services RFP award.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget presentation by Shannon Johnston and Tyler Morton
- SFE food service contract renewal for 2025-26
- School Resource Officer (SRO) contract renewal for 2025-27
- Custodial Services RFP award and contracted custodial services for LCHS & CHS
- Student travel requests for CHS basketball and DECA trips
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to enter an Executive Session. The session is designated for the evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or hearing of complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, agent, or student.
- Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(b) regarding personnel or student matters
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold a special workshop meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding bids for the Ramsey Magnet School parking lot improvements and the Dalton Elementary septic system. The board will also consider a motion to remove the custodial services contract award from the agenda. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Ramsey Magnet School of Science Parking Lot Bid Award (consent agenda action)
- Dalton Elementary Septic System Bid Award (consent agenda action)
- Proposed removal of Item 3B - Custodial Services Contract Award from the agenda
- Public Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will consider declaring a vacancy for the Zone 1 Trustee position and approving the associated application process. The meeting also includes reviews of high school graduation requirements and policies regarding animals and facility dogs in schools.
- Declaration of vacancy and application process for Trustee Zone 1
- Revised Procedure 2700-P.1 changing high school graduation requirements for Class of 2028 and beyond
- Renewal of summer charter contract with Silverwood Theme Park for employee shuttles
- Revised Policy 2377 (Animals in Schools) and Policy 2585 (Facility Dogs)
- Proposal for a new Technical Math course
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold a special meeting on April 18, 2025, primarily to enter a closed executive session. The session is authorized under Idaho law to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public employee or student. The board may also take action during the closed session. No public comment or livestream will be available.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to consider personnel matters
- Board may take action in executive session per Idaho Code 33-205
- No public comment or livestream will be available
- Meeting is a special session, not a regular board meeting
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and workshop on April 14, 2025. The consent agenda includes action items on technology device leases and purchases, roof replacement bids, a transportation office remodel, and track replacement proposals. The superintendent will also provide a legislative session recap and an update on book reviews.
- Approval of a technology device lease and a separate technology device purchase for iPads, HP equipment, and ASUS Chromebooks.
- Award of a bid for roof replacements at district facilities.
- Award of a bid for a transportation office remodel.
- Approval of a track replacement proposal for Coeur d'Alene High School and Lake City High School.
- Approval of an online payment platform proposal (Vanco/Revtrak) and a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) service contract renewal.
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board will hold a fee increase hearing and workshop on March 24, 2025. The main item is a proposed increase to Associated Student Body (ASB) card fees: from $15 to $25 for middle school students and from $40 to $50 for high school students, effective the 2025-26 school year. The board will also consider awarding a bid for HVAC system replacements and approving custodial equipment replacement.
- Proposed ASB card fee increase: middle school $15→$25, high school $40→$50 (first increase in over 20 years)
- HVAC Systems Replacement Bid Award – consent agenda item with multiple bids attached
- Custodial Equipment Replacement – consent agenda item with quotes from Walter E Nelson
- Public comment periods: one during the fee increase hearing, one for consent agenda items
- Board discussion on evaluation tools scheduled for the workshop portion
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene School Board is holding a special meeting on March 24, 2025, primarily to recess into executive session. The closed session is authorized under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a public officer, employee, or student. The board may also take action in executive session under Idaho Code 33-205. No public comment or livestream will be available.
- Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters
- Possible board action in executive session under Idaho Code 33-205
- No public comment or livestream for this special meeting
- Meeting at 5:15 PM at Midtown Center Meeting Room, 1505 N. 15th Street
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will review revisions to policies regarding the treatment of opioid overdoses and suicide prevention. The meeting also includes a bid award recommendation for fiber cabling upgrades and the approval of a Health and World Language Adoption Committee.
- First reading of Policy 3518 - Treatment of Opioid Overdoses
- First reading of Policy 3530 - Suicide Prevention
- Bid award recommendation for Fiber Cabling Upgrades
- Approval of Health and World Language Adoption Committee members
- Review of February 2025 District Expenditures
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to receive updates on student assessments and mental health. The board will also discuss board goals. No public comment will be heard at this meeting.
- Assessment update including Cohort Graduation Rate, Winter i-Ready Mathematics, and Winter Istation Reading
- Mental Health update provided by Mental Health Coordinator Keith Orchard
- Discussion of Board Goals
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and vote on merging Policy 2341 (Sex Education) into Policy 2320 (Health Enhancement Education) and removing the standalone sex ed policy. Other second-reading action items include updates to policies on professional ethics, personnel files, and a new policy on unpaid school meal charges. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel actions, expenditures, a bid for an online education provider, a grounds mower replacement, and a student travel request.
- Second reading and vote to merge Policy 2341 (Sex Education) into Policy 2320 (Health Enhancement Education) and remove the standalone policy
- Second reading and vote on new Policy 8245 - Unpaid School Meal Charges
- Consent agenda includes bid summary for Online Education Service Provider
- Consent agenda includes approval to establish an additional LGIP fund for House Bill 521 School Modernization Facilities Funding
- Consent agenda includes student travel request for CHS Skeet and Trap team to San Antonio, TX
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Coeur d'Alene Public School District #271 Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review several operational proposals and updates. The session focuses on information gathering and discussion rather than final votes.
- School PLUS Daycare Proposal
- FY25 Mid-Year Budget Update
- Draft Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Education
- Future-Readiness Project Overview
Board Of Trustees - Archive
The Board of Trustees will hold its annual and regular meeting to vote on several policy updates, including consolidating sex education into a health policy and adopting new policies on extended learning and self-directed learners. Trustees will also consider ten new course proposals for the district, covering topics like astronomy, engineering, and emergency management. The meeting includes recognitions for staff, student reports, and public comment on agenda items.
- First reading of Policy 2320 revisions to integrate sex education into health enhancement education, and removal of Policy 2341
- Ten new course proposals including Astronomy, Engineering 1A/1B, and Emergency Management Technician
- Second reading and vote on new Policy 2460 (Extended Learning Opportunities) and Policy 2470 (Self-Directed Learners)
- Approval of December 2024 district expenditures and personnel actions via consent agenda
- Superintendent's legislative update on a resolution to modify future levy length