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Bruneau-Grand View board approves 2025–26 hires, new insurance plan and greenhouse grant
Summary
At its July 8 meeting the board approved multiple 2025–26 hires, switched to an Alliant insurance plan estimated at $57,486, and approved a greenhouse grant and location; trustees also received monthly financial reports showing June revenues at about 102% YTD and a food-service deficit.
The Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District board on July 8 approved its consent agenda including personnel hires for the 2025–26 school year, accepted an insurance proposal and approved a greenhouse grant and site location.
The consent agenda — approved unanimously — included hires for school-year positions: Jessica Florin (elementary teacher), Michelle Aquiso (secondary math teacher), Nick Ellis (math paraprofessional/intervention, working on a teaching degree), Naya Jewett (food service director), and Kailee McClure (elementary principal/special education–federal programs). The board also approved supplemental coaching and extra-day contracts noted in the packet.
The district reported a new insurance arrangement with Alliant Property Insurance Program (APIP) at an estimated premium of $57,486, replacing prior coverage with an increase budgeted in the amount the district projected. The board packet said the new plan provides substantially broader coverage in multiple areas and that Morton & Company will continue to coordinate defense work with Anderson Julian & Hull.
Facilities and programs: CTE teacher Zack Dygert presented a greenhouse project plan and recommended a site near the classroom (Option 1). Dygert said funds were available to fully cover the greenhouse kit and estimated ongoing propane costs at about $3,000 per year, with minimal electricity and standard water costs; he estimated construction could begin in October. The board voted to approve the greenhouse grant and the proposed location.
Financial snapshot: the monthly report showed total revenues for June at about 102% of the year-to-date target, with notable items including expected tax supplemental and solar farm revenue in July and higher-than-expected earnings on investments. The packet also showed a Food Service fund YTD balance of -$68,619.62.
The board entered executive session under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(b) and (f) to discuss legal matters and personnel evaluations; the open-session packet did not disclose details beyond the statutory citations. The meeting adjourned at 11:46 p.m.
What happens next: administrators will proceed with the approved hires and insurance change; the greenhouse project will move forward toward an October start pending procurement and site preparation.
