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Soda Springs board holds superintendent candidate interviews in executive session
Summary
The Soda Springs Joint District Board of Trustees entered executive session April 6 to conduct superintendent candidate interviews and discuss references and qualifications under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a). The board approved the agenda and adjourned the special meeting without a public hiring decision.
The Soda Springs Joint District Board of Trustees met April 6, 2026, at the district office board room and conducted superintendent candidate interviews during an executive session called under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a). Chair Steven Barker noted the meeting and attendance; the transcript records the meeting being called to order at 10:00 a.m., while the posted agenda listed a 12:00 p.m. start time.
The board approved the meeting agenda after the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chair Sally Jensen moved to accept the agenda; Trustee Galen Wilson seconded, and a voice vote carried the motion unanimously.
Under the agenda item titled “Superintendent interview process,” the board discussed plans to evaluate candidates, make reference calls and review qualifications. Trustee Ben Goode moved that the board enter executive session to consider hiring a public officer under Idaho law; Trustee Galen Wilson seconded. The motion passed by voice vote, and the transcript records the board entering executive session at 12:03 p.m.
The public transcript states that interviews were held and that the board discussed reference calls and candidates’ qualifications in executive session. The transcript does not record candidate names, the number of candidates interviewed or any public vote to hire; no hiring decision was announced in open session.
Trustee Myra Leatherman moved to exit executive session; the motion was recorded at 1:51 p.m. The meeting returned to open session and, with no further business, Chair Steven Barker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m.
Authorities and formal actions recorded in the public record include: Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(a) cited for the executive session; a unanimous voice vote to approve the agenda; a unanimous voice vote to enter executive session; and a motion to exit executive session followed by adjournment. The transcript does not specify any subsequent public steps in the superintendent hiring process, nor does it list candidate names or reference-call details.
