Below is a summary of the Caldwell School District Board of Trustees December 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting intended to provide timely information about board decisions. It is not the official record. The recorded live stream of the meeting is available here.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. French applauded Caldwell High School’s Theatre Team for their recent success competing at Districts and State Drama. Eight students qualified for State, Hailey Shepard, Rachel Noonan, Gabe Lamkins, Saphron Garza, Samantha Worthen, Rylyee Cameron, Remmy Johnatakis, and Brandon Bake. Every student placed in the top 15 or higher in their respective categories. In addition, Lewis & Clark Elementary received a compliment from a visiting school about their kindness, professionalism, and remarkable school environment.

Caldwell High School Report - Nic Mendez, Student Representative from Caldwell High School, provided Trustees with an update on academics, athletics, and activities. 

Canyon Springs High School - Charlotte Rodriguez, Student Representative from Canyon Springs High School, shared information about the schools Sources of Strength training, Idaho Launch workshop, and door decorating. This will be Charlotte's last Board Meeting as she will be graduating later this month. Trustees presented her with a plaque to honor her for her hard work. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees voted to approve the following items:

• Approval of Minutes
• Financials
• Personnel Report
• 2024-2025 Safe Bus Routes
• Surplus
• Field Trip(s)

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Plant Facility Report
• CSD Calendar and Important Dates

PATRON INPUT

• No one signed up for patron input

REGULAR AGENDA

• Threat Zero - Trustees heard from Mr. Doug Hart, founder and Chief Safety Officer, of Threat Zero. Threat Zero focuses on preventative measures in schools to keep violent incidents from ever occurring in the first place. 
• School Modernization Fund - Trustees heard from Bernie Carreira, Director of Maintenance, about the Districts ten year Plant Faculty Plan and Schedule. Board Members voted to approve the use of the $20 million in State School Modernization Fund. 
• Service Agreement Eagle Eye - Addendum - Trustees voted to approve the Addendum for the Eagle Eye Service Agreement.
• Date & Location for the Annual Meeting - The District is working to make the Poplar Building ready to hold upcoming board meetings. After discussion, Trustees voted to hold the Annual and Regular Board Meeting at the old District Office location, 1502 Fillmore St. Caldwell, ID, at 7 pm on Monday, January 13, 2025. 
• SRO Contract with Caldwell Police Department - Trustees voted to approve the SRO Contract with the Caldwell Police Department.
• Board Work Session December 23 - Board Members voted to cancel the Board Work Session Meeting on December 23, 2024, unless extenuating circumstances arise. 
• Future Agenda Items - Reader Board at Caldwell High School

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ADOPTION

Trustees voted to approve and accept the following policies:

• Policy 1260 Authorization of Signatures and Electronic Signatures (replaces Policy 358 Electronic Signature and Filing)
• Policy 3270 District Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks (addition of Section 6)
• Policy 5270 District Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks (addition of Section 6)

Second and Final Reading:

Trustees voted to approve and accept the following policies:

• Policy 2125 K-3 Reading Intervention
• Policy 2125P K-3 Reading Program Procedure (replaces 673 K-3 Reading Program Guidelines)
• Policy 4000 Goals - Community Relations (replaces 10000 Statement of Guiding Principles)
• Policy 4100 Public Relations (replaces 10010 Communication With the Public)
• Policy 4100P Public Relations Procedure
• Policy 4130 Public Access to District Website (replaces 876 District Expenditure Website)
• Policy 5360 Employee Dress and Appearance
• Policy 5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission Through Bodily Fluids (replaces 422 Infection Control and Universal Precautions)
• Policy 5610P Body Fluid Safety Procedure
• Policy 5610F Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement (replaces 422 Exhibit A Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement)
• Policy 8140E Exhibit A - Rules of Conduct on School Buses

INFORMATION ONLY

• December 9, 2024 - Washington Elementary School Concert
• December 10, 2024 - SMS Band Concert
• December 11, 2024 - SMS Orchestra/Choir Concert
• December 13, 2024 - CHS Music Dept Christmas Concert
• December 16, 2024 - TRIO Mariachi Christmas Benefit
• December 17, 2024 - Wilson Elementary School Concert
• December 18, 2024 - JMS Orchestra/Band Concert
• December 19, 2024 - Sacajawea Elementary School Concert 12/19
• December 23, 2024-January 3, 2024 - Winter Break 
• February 17-18, 2025 - ISBA Day on the Hill Boise

ADJOURNMENT

Approve adjournment, to meet again, unless otherwise announced, on Monday, January 13, 2025.