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- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (minutes and listed consent items). Motion and second recorded; board approved.

- Rifle safe for SRO office: Motion to permit a bolted safe in the SRO office for a patrol rifle; motion seconded and approved.

- Track athletes overnight trip (Simplot Games): Motion to approve seven qualifying track athletes for an overnight trip; motion seconded and approved.

- Senior-project stadium sign (student project): Board approved a student-funded senior-project stadium sign; motion seconded and approved.

- Printer lease/managed print services contract: Board approved the Konica/lowest-bid printer lease and service contract recommended by staff; motion seconded and approved.

- Bills and payments: Board voted to approve the bills as presented, which included SRO grant payment processing, water/sewer and other vendor payments listed in the packet.

- Safety busing zones: Board approved the required three-year review and the proposed modest adjustments to safety-busing zones (no major zone removals; some additions along Mill Road/Bill Road and clarification for Highway 52 access), and staff was directed to submit the plan to the state bus-safety reporting system.

- Two-year school calendars (2025–26, 2026–27): Board approved the proposed calendars with an adjustment to restore a missing school day for 2025–26 and with an understanding that one date may adjust for homecoming in 2026–27.

- Policy and procedure items: The board approved emergent policy clarifications presented on first reading, including updated attendance language, vacation/proration language and a clarified dual-enrollment/online course payment policy (policy 2395) and extracurricular eligibility (30-30-1); some items were retained as first-reading items and rotated to later formal adoption as needed.

Votes recorded in the transcript were typically taken by voice and acknowledged by trustees; the transcript did not include a detailed roll-call list for each motion. Where the meeting record named a mover or seconder in the transcript that information was included above; where the transcript did not name individuals the entry lists outcomes as approved per the spoken vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Emmett Independent School District Regular Board Meeting ~ February 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and formal approvals taken by the Emmett Independent District board during the meeting, including consent agenda, contracts, trips and calendar and policy approvals.","taxTitle","EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, School Districts, Idaho","taxId",49808,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6339439,"Board reviews plan to replace Black Canyon with Emmett Academy and create a short-term 'Turning Point' intervention",1242,5015000,6257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56&start=5015&end=6257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56/thumbnail_5015000.jpg","/articles/6339439/Idaho/Board-reviews-plan-to-replace-Black-Canyon-with-Emmett-Academy-and-create-a-short-term-Turning-Point-intervention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339439-5c43cbada323a43b1b28549fb78b8b46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021913&Signature=NiANX7ZusZWABjR~5DyKUQb5c90OkABPoxUeIOE~zzhpmV2K839f4LcDWGXTHEOmTwXcSjxCLR2w4f8GqCl23Mv1MbqUq3DJDAX3yfnOmkOu2EAiPQbG6IoxoeiYvnQiLCA~SpyCqKdAArU6~R1I7uIaV7Lrodafy8yDD6tdAJ2LGx1otdjyTAEjfGcI4zG~b2n6EtzxsjuJbs3viPanYsZhAPpO2LynAeA~RZnjSw23-0FtJ~itX0qCuM3yQotpIuoaSZ4VcazK08Ptth4TmJnbaR9sTl1M7Nw2d7uGsilruUWjFLlWn0m34jDjMfOWmqdOHxVS7ObtRSlqqqcF0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators presented a proposal to reconfigure the district’s alternative education structure: rebrand Black Canyon as a school of choice called “Emmett Academy,” implement stricter enrollment and contract criteria, and establish a separate short-term intervention unit called Turning Point to house students removed from regular classrooms for limited periods.

Administrators said Emmett Academy would be a choice program for students motivated to earn credits and graduate, with an admissions interview, a student contract and a greater emphasis on aligned high-school curriculum and credit recovery. Current Black Canyon students would undergo a process to determine whether they should remain under the proposed new admission criteria or move to other options such as ERA (the district’s online/remote instruction program) or return to their home school.

Turning Point would function as a short-term, district-run intervention space for students removed for behavioral reasons or who need immediate, focused supports. Staff described Turning Point as intended to bridge the gap between suspension/expulsion and full classroom reintegration: students could be there for two weeks up to a semester depending on the case, receive targeted academic support and IEP services as needed, and return to their home schools ready to rejoin peers. Administrators said they expect Turning Point to be staffed from existing personnel where possible and that the primary additional cost could be shuttle/transportation for students to the Turning Point location.

Administrators emphasized the change is meant to shift the district away from a system where students “are either here or gone” and toward an array of options that include prevention, short-term intervention and a school-of-choice academy focused on graduation rates.

Board members asked about selection criteria, expected staffing and costs. Administrators said they will bring more detailed policies, an application and a draft service model back to the board; they recommended a work session to examine the plan in more depth before any formal action. No vote to adopt the proposal occurred at this meeting.","District leaders proposed rebranding Black Canyon as Emmett Academy, tightening enrollment criteria and adding a short-term Turning Point intervention space to isolate disruptive students and support re-entry; no final decision was made.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6339444,"District committee recommends ParentSquare two-way communication platform; pilot planned",727,2891000,3618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56&start=2891&end=3618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56/thumbnail_2891000.jpg","/articles/6339444/Idaho/District-committee-recommends-ParentSquare-two-way-communication-platform-pilot-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339444-0a1ac76d616d6435f4bfec0532fe7fe9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021913&Signature=fO3Mj2645k1QIBAjCnfruQfyXIYiI0TfO-3d2xmrSc~qLAl8pYpOPBdQsnBYMiNxg~MG8kJHUl8qP39nBxwgmo5YHQWDP3JoGaI~K3NgoIaXlvoR0pqnTRo4tlBM0jSpMdiJo6RcTM80Uky~pi02n4iPeyYIgHoWmmmkeKcdrvbj0Yr~CVTcDwBwoSN47jWW88FthSCF7ceNAJ6vaxn2dCGqIxX9PPsRws8KDYtw0vCvdrtskGcUkplXv8NdxME4QufqtU4fuGHZly5T5bgSKgwFbppw96-HaCJelrASJ8TNdAeuRa0qugjwk051p7wqbEs-iT-levh4bpkZk0p8SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A staff-led committee recommended the Emmett Independent District adopt ParentSquare as a single two-way communication platform for teachers, parents, coaches and district groups.

The presenter told trustees the committee looked at multiple products, ran demonstrations and conducted peer checks with districts that use the products. After reviewing vendors and feedback from local teachers, parents and administrators, the group recommended ParentSquare for a pilot because of its two-way messaging, translation, virtual-phone/transcription features and the ability to create school- and team-level groups. Committee members said ParentSquare can integrate with Infinite Campus to import rosters and that it can be used for newsletters, conference signups and athletics groups.

The committee recommended a spring pilot limited to a few buildings and athletics through a paid onboarding trial. The vendor’s onboarding cost is $1,253; if the district proceeds in July the first-year recurring cost cited by the committee is about $10,149.30 for the platform plus additional virtual-phone charges; committee members described a roughly $15,000 ongoing annual cost after the first year. The committee proposed piloting ParentSquare at the middle school and at ShadowView Elementary (or portions of those schools) and trialing it with spring athletics.

Teachers, coaches and parent leaders who served on or consulted the committee told the board they favored a single platform to reduce fragmentation across multiple apps used by teams and teachers. Teacher Bonnie Cromquest said using one app “just makes sense” for parents and teachers. PTO president Sarah Johnson said a single app improves access for families with multiple children. District IT staff (Cynthia Amica) participated in vetting security and integration questions, the committee said.

Trustees asked about training and data security; presenters said ParentSquare provides online training, video resources and vendor support, and that district IT staff had reviewed security. Presenters said the vendor allows a short pilot period; if the district decided in July not to proceed, it could stop after the trial and pay only onboarding fees.

The committee asked for permission to proceed with a paid onboarding trial and a July decision. The board discussed the item and did not take a formal vote to commit to the long-term purchase during the meeting; presenters said they would return with pilot arrangements and a July decision point.","A district committee recommended adopting ParentSquare as the district-wide two-way communication tool, proposing a spring pilot and a soft-launch paid onboarding with a July final decision and an approximate first-year cost of $15,000.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6339449,"District transportation director outlines possible state reimbursement change, bus-routing software bid and fleet status",586,868000,1454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56&start=868&end=1454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56/thumbnail_868000.jpg","/articles/6339449/Idaho/District-transportation-director-outlines-possible-state-reimbursement-change-bus-routing-software-bid-and-fleet-status","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339449-a4f7c0701719f5ae34bc26a6832884cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021913&Signature=hPKOTcGOmv6LHCkXvAGUah1AM9eVoNuzxBz5aNTXqC7UIQqZA7GxOy413IO2dz7aXCngEXAUs1h6Z5~j6cjRa~TbztXxeWFCocCJKCQ26WT0Oh3uql6WKYJ-yUSdFjzjcYUla91~VdCj3yaPpDO8m-R-AGK60GYmj2G2jEPNsl-RxPJf7Kfpz6~vKoR62C8dv8fnNHWUS67zy~cIIGIW41P4TtQ8nIL1IVlADnj27okUcIeYRHLnOL6DY74jQfEkCG~mZepPcRQxejue6uis8OmO6Tvt~XFAAapdt0NfdcoKREeIp94NqoO4xyVXSC2qY6unkJk3zbQ8yTnExW8ZPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Emmett Independent District’s transportation director briefed the board on several items that could affect long-term transportation budgets and operations: a proposed state change to transportation reimbursements, a possible statewide purchase of bus-routing software, recent vehicle acquisitions and ridership figures.

The director said the Idaho State Department of Education is proposing to reimburse districts at a flat 85% rate for all school transportation costs, replacing the current system of mixed reimbursement percentages (parts, fuel and other line items are reimbursed at different rates). The presenter said the change, if enacted, would begin in fiscal year 2026 (school year 2026–27) and that the state’s current reimbursement model is retrospective and can take about 15 to 18 months to pay districts.

On routing software, the director told trustees the state plans a single RFP to purchase a routing and student-tracking system for all districts; the district’s current vendor, BusRite, is among the companies being discussed. Emmett implemented BusRite this school year and has a three-year contract; district staff said using a state-provided system would be free to districts but that a district choosing a different vendor would not receive state reimbursement for that software. The state’s procurement, if completed, would not take effect until the 2027–28 school year, the director said.

Staff also reported fleet and cost updates: the district took delivery of two new buses this season and said bus ordering lead times are currently about 12 to 15 months. The director said older buses (13 years and older) cease to generate depreciation-based replacement funding; the district reported a majority of its fleet is under 12 years old. The presentation noted special-education buses cost more to purchase (the director said roughly an additional $25,000 versus a general-education bus) and that individual bus tires cost about $700 each.

Board members asked whether a change to an 85% flat reimbursement would cover inflation on parts and fuel. The director said the state is trying to keep pace but that reimbursement updates can lag price increases. Trustees requested the director continue to monitor state action and to advocate where helpful.

Separately, the director reported average daily ridership on district buses is about 750 students (morning and afternoon combined) and that the district is monitoring counts and special-education routes — staff said the district had added a fourth special-education bus and may need a fifth.","District staff told trustees about a state proposal to shift most transportation reimbursements to a flat 85% rate, a statewide request for bus-routing software, recent bus purchases, lead times and declining daily ridership.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":46,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6339454,"Emmett trustees approve rifle safe for school resource officer",259,497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56&start=497&end=756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2261513-a2ca5f6469cdc34357a396fb47130a56/thumbnail_497000.jpg","/articles/6339454/Idaho/Emmett-trustees-approve-rifle-safe-for-school-resource-officer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339454-7b1d38534257a41f97faab7c5b88c53a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021913&Signature=KL0aNTKchFa1N9pJxr0Wks80plJFKkT14qQWhbixGekhxlwbJofg33ePjcSaGmvhHTvVGG6r9olAWInkTcPqUuACdUZb~Z-HToN-hvDajXq6FAjqtja28RY-3LfMS-KAV~PQzr0gQerVEZVfmFGdU8V3N~f3pb-EC9yGmMVFbLUmUpNAclaTPwvQx19fpt2Rlww9R4MxGpZermekYcjei5lA9xuYnutDAmwkLooSDBiN7-Py1yIzZdmp~NdmShLpo5OaY0jCOQEFyS5x2THQF6z2KJbDagC8BpmcCzuv71C3ceD8b6IKMT326JDNlmaFEIUm~78VXspN1tVgTfgJVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Emmett Independent District Board of Trustees voted to allow the district’s school resource officer to secure a patrol rifle in a locked safe in the SRO office.

Chief Kanko of the Emmett City Police introduced Officer Anthony Nunez, who recently took the SRO role and completed SRO training last November. Nunez requested permission to have an AR-style patrol rifle stored in a bolt-mounted safe in the SRO office, with access restricted to the officer. “It’ll be bolted in the SRO office, both in the front of the wall,” Nunez said during the meeting. Chief Kanko told the board that similar safes are standard practice in neighboring jurisdictions and that the rifle would supplement patrol response capability “down long hallways and clear rooms.”

Board members asked procedural and access questions, including who would have access and whether custodial staff would be excluded. Nunez and Chief Kanko said the safe would be secured so only the SRO could access it. After discussion a board member made a motion to allow installation of the safe in the SRO office; the motion was seconded and the board approved it.

The vote followed a brief history of Nunez’s law enforcement experience, which chief Kanko outlined: Nunez worked in California (Orange County) and later in other jurisdictions before joining the Emmett department in late 2023 and completing SRO training in November. The board asked the SRO to return for a future report about his duties and the program; the SRO and chief said they would schedule a quarterly briefing as required by their agreement.

The board’s action was limited to permitting the safe in the SRO office; no changes to written weapons or use-of-force policy were presented or adopted at the meeting.

Board members and staff said they appreciated the SRO program and the presentation. No member asked for further modifications to the motion when the vote was taken.","The Emmett Independent District board approved allowing a patrol rifle to be stored in a locked safe in the school resource officer office after a presentation from police and the new SRO.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Emmett Independent District board actions and approvals

Board reviews plan to replace Black Canyon with Emmett Academy and create a short-term 'Turning Point' intervention

District committee recommends ParentSquare two-way communication platform; pilot planned

District transportation director outlines possible state reimbursement change, bus-routing software bid and fleet status

Emmett trustees approve rifle safe for school resource officer