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Snake River trustees approve consent items, intercom purchase and a slate of policy first readings; executive session denied
Summary
At the Feb. 20 meeting the board approved the consent agenda (personnel and finance items), authorized a $28,950 Jr. High intercom purchase, approved 2025-26 online/high-school calendars, adopted first readings of multiple policy updates, and declined to enter executive session due to lack of a two-thirds majority.
The Snake River School Board of Trustees handled routine business and several administrative approvals at its Feb. 20 meeting in Blackfoot.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from Jan. 15, 2025; personnel actions (resignations and new hires); payroll-status changes; and financial reports. Trustee Toni Ibarra moved to approve the consent agenda and Trustee Carol Hepworth seconded; the vote was 3-0.
Trustees also approved 2025-26 calendars for Snake River Online K-8 and Snake River Opportunities High School after Superintendent Mark Kress said administrators collaborated to ensure instructional hours and compliance with negotiated agreements. Toni Ibarra moved and Lon Harrington seconded; vote 3-0.
On facilities, the board authorized procurement for a Jr. High intercom system in the amount of $28,950. Toni Ibarra moved and Lon Harrington seconded; the motion passed 3-0.
The board heard a package of policy updates presented as first readings (revisions and new 'Governing with Purpose' guiding principles across governance, instruction, student policy, personnel, financial management, operations and facilities). Trustee Toni Ibarra moved and Trustee Lon Harrington seconded to approve the first readings of the listed policies; the motion passed 3-0.
An attempt to move into executive session did not reach the required two-thirds majority; the board therefore did not enter executive session. Trustees adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Approve agenda: mover Toni Ibarra; second Carol Hepworth; outcome: approved, 3-0. - Consent agenda (minutes, personnel, financial reports): mover Toni Ibarra; second Carol Hepworth; approved, 3-0. - Investment reinvestment plan (see separate article): mover Lon Harrington; second Toni Ibarra; approved, 3-0. - Policy 3265 (second reading): mover Lon Harrington; second Toni Ibarra; approved, 3-0. - 2025-26 online and opportunities calendars: mover Toni Ibarra; second Lon Harrington; approved, 3-0. - Jr. High intercom purchase ($28,950): mover Toni Ibarra; second Lon Harrington; approved, 3-0. - First readings of multiple policy updates: mover Toni Ibarra; second Lon Harrington; approved, 3-0. - Enter executive session: motion denied (lack of two-thirds); outcome: no executive session.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Snake River Community Library.
