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Attendance

Trustees

  • Lori Frasure, Chair, Trustee Zone 1
  • Evelyn McCullough, Trustee Zone 2
  • Meghan Brown, Trustee Zone 3
  • David Binetti, Trustee Zone 4
  • Rene Ozuna, Vice-Chair, Trustee Zone 5

Ex Officio Members

  • Dr. Derek Bub, Superintendent
  • Rene Senander, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Rhonda McDonough, Chief Academic Officer Teaching and Learning
  • Dr. David Reinhart, Chief Operations Officer
  • Michelle Edmonds, Chief Communications Officer
  • Devan DeLashmutt, Chief Technology Officer
  • Amy White, General Counsel
  • Sarah Ingle, Clerk of the Board

Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026 6:00PM

West Ada School District
Sawtooth Boardroom
1303 E. Central Drive
Meridian, ID

I. Call to Order

  • Chair Frasure called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

  • Hunter Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. AGENDA APPROVAL

  • There were no changes to the agenda.

IV. REPORTS AND SPOTLIGHTS

  • Jeff Christopherson highlighted achievements from Hunter Elementary School.
  • Principal Murphy reviewed the four foundational pillars, culture, instruction, safety and behavior, and community, and then welcomed Meridian High School students to provide updates on school activities, athletics, upcoming events, appreciation days, monthly recognitions, and the Warrior Kind and Warrior Strong initiatives.
  • Students from Meridian Academy High School shared details about the upcoming Science Night, which will be held on March 10, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

V. PATRON INPUT

  • There was no patron input.

Moiton to accept the consent agenda unanimously. Motion made by: David Binetti Motion seconded by: Evelyn McCullough Voting: Unanimously Approved

i. SAFE & WELL EQUIPPED SCHOOLS

  • Approve Meeting Minutes of: January 29, 2026
  • Accept Renumbering Policy 723.10 Self-Transportation by Students to Policy 726.10 Self-Transportation by Students

ii. TEACHING, LEARNING AND INNOVATION

  • Approve Leave Requests
  • Approve Employee Recommendations: New Hire, Changes, and Separations
  • Approve Alternate Authorization

  • Approve Student Tours, Excursions, and Overnight Trips:

  • Eagle High School Dance to Anaheim, CA

VII. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION & ACTION

  • Dr. David Reinhart and Miranda Carson presented the Boundary Committee’s proposed boundary plan

Moved that the Board of Trustees approve the Planning Committees Boundary Gold proposal as presented. Motion made by: David Binetti Motion seconded by: Evelyn McCullough Voting: Lori Frasure - Yes Evelyn McCullough - Yes Meghan Brown - Yes David Binetti - Yes Rene Ozuna - Yes

  • Rhonda McDonough presented the second reading of Policy 604.10 - Artificial Intelligence.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to enter Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement. Motion made by: David Binetti Motion seconded by: Evelyn McCullough Voting: Lori Frasure - Yes Evelyn McCullough - Yes Meghan Brown - Yes David Binetti - Yes Rene Ozuna - Yes

Entered into Executive Session at 6:57 p.m.

Attendance: Lori Frasure, Chair of the Board Rene Ozuna, Vice Chair of the Board Evelyn McCullough, Trustee Meghan Brown, Trustee David Binetti, Trustee Dr. Derek Bub, Superintendent Amy White, General Counsel Renee Senander, Chief Human Resource Officer Dr. David Reinhart, Chief Operations Officer Michelle, Edmonds, Chief Communication Officer Devan D , Chief Technology Officer Sarah Ingle, Board Clerk

Open Session resumed at 7:12 PM

IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER

  • Trustee Binetti expressed appreciation to Meridian Academy High School for presenting and encouraged other academy schools to share presentations in the future as well.

X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Middle Schools presenting at future board meetings

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn. Motion made by: Meghan Brown Motion seconded by: Evelyn McCullough Voting: Unanimously Approved

Chair Frasure adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

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