Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
District ML/EL coordinator presented program structure (designated and integrated ELD, MTSS alignment), staff training, and an enrollment snapshot showing about 5% of students identified as multilingual learners, primarily Spanish speakers.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
District engineers outlined a proposed scope for the monolithic domes: deep core samples, life-safety and mechanical/electrical assessments and a campus envelope review, with an estimated eight-week turnaround for a detailed report and cost breakdown.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
The Emmett Independent School District board swore in newly elected trustees, elected Trustee Garner as chair and Trustee Brady as vice chair, and confirmed committee appointments including treasurer Crystal and clerk Angie Mattingly.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Superintendent reported ongoing talks with the city about siting an indoor pool on district property at the Butteview Complex; the city would bear construction cost and the board discussed potential land transfer, access and student use.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Board unanimously approved an out-of-state tournament trip to the Phoenix area in mid‑March; the coach said the estimated cost ($12,000–$14,000) will be covered by donations, boosters and parent contributions and that staff will supervise players 24/7.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Board reviewed budget and fund-code reports, asked staff to reconcile line‑item differences, and approved the bills list with the addition of a $261,785.09 Wright Brothers invoice for December work.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Board approved staff direction to negotiate design costs and produce a conceptual budget for a Butte View Elementary gym/multipurpose facility (rough design capacity ~500 seats); trustees emphasized this is a design‑phase authorization, not final construction approval.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Trustees heard a facilities presentation that identified trapped moisture, cracked concrete and anchor failures in the high‑school domes; staff and trustees requested an immediate engineering safety assessment and warned full remediation could cost millions beyond a $2.3M resurfacing estimate.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
District finance staff told trustees special‑education spending will be roughly 8.3% of the total budget this year, with Medicaid, federal SPED funds, and maintenance‑of‑effort rules influencing how expenses are coded; trustees discussed staffing and reimbursement uncertainty.
Idaho / School Districts / EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Trustees voted to rename Black Canyon alternative school to True North Prep effective immediately and authorized staff to pursue a lot‑line split at 861 West to prepare a site for the relocated program and a new portable classroom.