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The board approved Policy 35-50P with two changes: a reference cleanup for the policy section on removal of students during the school day (removing an erroneous suffix) and clarifying that other agencies must present a court order rather than administrative direction for student removal. The board also directed staff to correct a global search-and-replace error in Policy 72-15 (where an automated replacement had incorrectly substituted \"superintendent\" for occurrences that should have remained \"principal\"), and to ensure the posted version uses the updated fund-balance calculation adopted two years ago (three-year average reserve calculation).

In Policy 72-40 the board agreed to replace the term \"Indian\" with \"Native American\" in all references. And in Policy 7500 the board clarified wording so that fee increases \"of 5% or less\" are handled in one manner and increases \"greater than 5%\" follow the public-notice/special-meeting provision; the amendment removes ambiguity about a 4.5% change.

Board members asked staff to ensure that all corrected policies are the most recent versions and posted publicly. Motions to adopt the revised policies and the wording changes were approved by voice votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TSD401 BOT Meeting 8/11/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved several policy updates required by state review, including policy 35-50P language changes, correcting references in policy 72-15, replacing the word \"Indian\" with \"Native American\" in policy 72-40, and clarifying fee-increase thresholds in policy 7500.","taxTitle","Teton County District, School Districts, Idaho","taxId",72476,"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},6021140,"Board approves ballot language to continue incremental plant facilities levy increases",431,4603000,5034000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d&start=4603&end=5034","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d/thumbnail_4603000.jpg","/articles/6021140/Idaho/Board-approves-ballot-language-to-continue-incremental-plant-facilities-levy-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6021140-b858f947e2730ee2081004f187b01911/orig.mp4?Expires=1770881913&Signature=lOKAXnRjOdiMcJIV5ZUs1A8NXjCz6BBA-zws5Daraa12zweRqp-yeUwOkKsg0vJqUBqm3IU~gHxMKWkRPIwwaW07342s3QzAAv6hHaaDaRQXFm9S7p3-c31njk-G~DhOBfp234QOSr4BwI~pE0DIDVlazHVujj5e9eDenplQli6d9GfMbuEGSXHIWvwhHMIbBSovibZJKLwQ~0g5oAO3uQJYF6V6DX~dWCg-aoJcD4ZHvQs8YYq0KCphnr7HM7n0hUxwHO--~MjbF2BtaVaW-z1yNEYYeoP1Lpk0KyO2m88og4ThwIpA5OGB8eZAw4o3cQQbRm~E4GnV~rnQCrkRzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Teton School District board approved ballot language enabling a plant facilities levy approach that would allow the district to increase the levy in $20,000 increments year to year, a method district staff said smooths increases for taxpayers while helping the district keep up with maintenance costs.

Board members said the change was prompted by higher inflation and by state changes in ballot reporting requirements that require more precise wording. Diane, the district finance staff member, and the district's legal and audit advisors worked on language the board considered acceptable under the new reporting rules. Kathleen and other board members said the $20,000 incremental approach has been used historically (the board began around $400,000 and previously moved the levy by $20,000 increments) and argued it spreads the cost rather than imposing a single large increase.

Staff noted two additional points: state school modernization funds exist but are earmarked for large capital projects and cannot replace day-to-day plant maintenance, and in recent years the district has spent roughly $600,000\u0000$700,000 annually on plant maintenance, more than the district's previous plant facilities levy level. Board members asked for a clear public communications plan; the board's new communications director, Sarah, was identified as a resource to explain the measure to voters before the election.

The board approved the ballot wording on a voice vote and authorized staff to proceed with the election timeline and communications preparations.","The board approved ballot language to allow the district's plant facilities levy to be increased in $20,000 steps annually, citing inflation and maintenance needs; the district plans a public communications effort to explain the proposal.",{"_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},6021145,"Board approves bus routes and safety-busing criteria; district retains flexibility to adjust stops",356,2279000,2635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d&start=2279&end=2635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d/thumbnail_2279000.jpg","/articles/6021145/Idaho/Board-approves-bus-routes-and-safety-busing-criteria-district-retains-flexibility-to-adjust-stops","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6021145-6ba8dc319450269687550ceddc4580e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770881913&Signature=aUmTuIbO0S4PHvByYZIvvwJHJ1WAxdXIMBzn9GwflNlhuvj7fJx~M1dCrfpzYld-nXDqhPyEuHM9btcww11eqfXOXR0S2qoBQkdctyqJhkx4GQA2kXiPzR7XP80wMWDzT3JREt1gPszrvYt2MTIF~HS8BvRoT0DEF4H7R6KYf3bEBNMbdfNeuZwgHptw4lBtDcG5nKc0EhI5TYPe19QSwPLQkf0~s5Gr7clZt0dbJmG-ovPtX7kwm9n1dMF7umHo28owVH2gmR2D7NBABNPAWpHShGOlovFBESRZMxa~LeFFZ~2R71Col1CMNviEBIsCNSA-2-AktEpoum1he3JyLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Teton School District board approved the district's proposed bus routes for the upcoming school year and adopted the safety-busing criteria required by the state to seek reimbursement for routes within 1.5 miles of elementary schools where safety conditions exist.

Kendall Jolley, the district transportation director, briefed the board on route changes and staffing. The largest change this year is a new short-bus route that will pick up special-needs students and travel a specific connector route (described in the transportation packet), and drivers will follow an assigned seating chart created to help substitute drivers locate students. Jolley said the district hired two drivers over the summer but remained short another driver and that routes may change slightly as actual ridership is confirmed.

Board members asked about dual-student routing (students living in one attendance area and attending school in another) and the district confirmed those transfers would continue to be accommodated. Jolley also described a driver-substitution plan and said the district maintains a pool of substitute drivers (nine listed) to cover absences.

On safety busing, the board reviewed a state-required scorecard used to justify busing in areas within 1.5 miles of elementary schools for reasons such as crossing a busy highway, railroad tracks, or lack of sidewalks. The board approved the safety-busing criteria so the district can apply for state reimbursement for those stops that meet the safety thresholds.

The board approved the bus routes and safety-busing criteria by voice vote. Board members asked staff to share route maps and seating plans with drivers and to continue recruiting one more full-time driver.","The board approved proposed bus routes for the coming school year, including a new short bus route that serves special-needs students, and approved the district's safety-busing criteria to enable reimbursement for busing within 1.5 miles of elementary schools where safety criteria are met.",{"_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},6021151,"Board approves superintendent's seven key initiatives and sets evaluation weights",2535,1603000,4138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d&start=1603&end=4138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d/thumbnail_1603000.jpg","/articles/6021151/Idaho/Board-approves-superintendents-seven-key-initiatives-and-sets-evaluation-weights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6021151-595d9903ab365caf97679d28a2b27529/orig.mp4?Expires=1770881913&Signature=Oc~-8WVASlF~znTtfIYUgmBE8MjXZ~ej3scxW3Bzu78LnfkTS9N9t19Jfwzt6WC6iHcHOEo-EkbkaEfzhVGCPoOYP2CJIK35dA-PVfLptVTrSe0fhF5UoUmePhNOgT6BIEpVdfuUqirttR3eQHXRN4BDGiAcy-jdcd1x3YWlu7P9J6-xd1Kr8fh8FXgTB5oAmRAdK8M8efM~9sYY5jfxcb0oPSoZngqsxI2Q2pabnIe-QBPH1qFFUatbzm848Iz1Du71-7kOJDrPQ3zuiQ2fGJys2kQzIsj9HlKKsLMPlMveR47Xl1FEcKNzNKwumRBSGM34B1b3kxke~jjDmcHSiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Teton School District board approved seven district imperatives proposed by Superintendent Brian and voted to make the initiatives the superintendent's primary goals for the year, with each initiative weighted equally in the goals portion of the annual evaluation.

Superintendent Brian presented a SWOT-derived plan and a set of seven key initiatives intended to shape curriculum, instruction and communications across the district. The initiatives include: (1) building an aligned K-12 tiered system of academic, behavioral and social-emotional support (MTSS); (2) establishing standards for highly effective Tier 1 instruction (using Danielson frameworks as a guide); (3) creating clear systems for data analysis and reporting districtwide; (4) developing a rubric and guidance for online learning and emergent technologies (including AI) with attention to student safety and professional development; (5) defining a district curriculum and instructional leadership role and beginning a multi-stage curriculum program; (6) launching a “We are Teton” communications campaign and a structured community-relations system; and (7) related implementation priorities across departments.

During discussion board members emphasized the need for clarity about who executes each initiative and how progress will be reported. Brian said some initiatives will show results during the school year while others will produce deliverables by year-end, and he proposed that several initiatives be phased so staff can focus on launch and then on implementation.

On evaluation, the board reaffirmed a 60/40 split for the superintendent's evaluation — 60% of the evaluation tied to the superintendent's stated goals and 40% tied to state-mandated leadership principles — and voted to weight each of the seven key initiatives equally within the goals component (each initiative counting as one-seventh of the goals score). A board member asked for an annual refresher on how scoring and the percentage calculations work; the district agreed to provide that explanation.

Board members thanked the superintendent and the administrative team for the retreat work that produced the initiatives. The board approved the initiatives and the evaluation weighting by voice vote.","The board approved seven district-wide initiatives proposed by Superintendent Brian and agreed to weigh those initiatives equally as the 60% goals portion of the superintendent's annual evaluation (60% goals, 40% state leadership standards).",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6021155,"School board adopts scoring rubric, conditionally awards custodial contract and postpones IT award",4114,476000,4590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d&start=476&end=4590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766979-37a3f050fa4f89ff413cf434cf236f6d/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6021155/Idaho/School-board-adopts-scoring-rubric-conditionally-awards-custodial-contract-and-postpones-IT-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6021155-5e79d9afb38cd6156672a8f404e595b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770881913&Signature=jJ-zsG3DnnedJYtscS11D1XcERHYaGwXw-RuimFI~qWRulCFx3dd7ZOByY4uIWZhsUT4jnlLIeRCxyXz8IC-qIW7TxSgE4rCdJ4NIgLYd~D5rnPZgYjZdnJ-2I6Qwv-svFMvejCobJM9f7cHz-7x0hUQTLWxVSa~YZg93PpR7p0y0XNLChrUrqFqILhicAqoDMdj-eKR83LF75YznONdh8gXUNwaCPn~PDoa5k-PViVLNhQrn8lETyE~kLlXrV4VK9o73oVXpatEnVe6FAxdAwCEXwWT5qR47UCuvkUi8egcSfto8n8Ol-1Zm1oh9DEZMFYKhxXuCANSdmGBfPv5MQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Teton School District board adopted a formal scoring matrix for requests for proposals and conditionally awarded the district's custodial contract to McCall Cleaners, with the board directing staff to award the job to an alternate bidder if McCall cannot meet a two-week staffing deadline.

The scoring matrix, which the board approved unanimously for immediate and future use, assigns points across five criteria — hourly rate (50 points), local market presence (20 points), supplies and equipment (10 points), emergency response capacity (10 points) and references (10 points) — and allows evaluators to rate bidders as “best in class,” “competitive/average,” or “below average.” The board cited Idaho state procurement code as permitting evaluation on price plus other criteria.

Board members said the rubric is intended to make evaluations more consistent and transparent. Cody, the district staff member assigned to score the bids, explained how he applied the rubric: “I rated Mr. Moose 85, McCall 90, and Bowman and Sons 84,” and described how he allocated points for local presence, references and response time. The board asked Cody to produce written scoring notes and suggested the rubric be treated as a living document that can be refined.

On the custodial contract, the board moved and passed a motion to award the contract to McCall Cleaners on the condition that McCall demonstrate it can staff the work within two weeks. If McCall cannot meet that staffing timeline, the board directed staff to award the contract to the next-ranked bidder, Mr. Moose. The motion passed on a voice vote.

The board opened five IT proposals at the meeting but did not complete scoring of the IT RFP. Marcus Johnson, the district IT supervisor, asked for additional time to review the IT proposals and request clarifications from bidders. The board scheduled a special meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. (virtual option provided) for Cody and Marcus to score the IT bids using the same rubric and then return with recommendations.

Board members said the new process should standardize vendor selection and reduce reliance on ad hoc judgments. Administrators will record and file written scoring notes and the vendor packets; Cody was asked to forward suggested rubric improvements to the business office.

The board also discussed timeline expectations and contingency plans in the event a chosen vendor cannot staff the contract on time, referencing a prior seasonal staffing shortfall for custodial services.

The board took no new policy changes to procurement during the vote; the action was limited to adopting the scoring matrix, conditionally awarding the custodial contract, and scheduling the IT bid follow-up meeting.","The Teton School District board approved a formal RFP scoring matrix for vendor bids, conditionally awarded the custodial contract to McCall Cleaners provided the company can staff the job within two weeks, and moved the IT bid decision to a special meeting Thursday for further scoring and clarifications.","actionData","errors"]

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