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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
  • Marcus Myers, Chief Academic Officer Student Success
  • Rhonda McDonough, Chief Academic Officer Teaching and Learning
  • Dr. David Reinhart, Chief Operations Officer
  • Dave Roberts, Chief Financial 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, April 13, 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 6:02 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

  • Ustick Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Agenda Approval

  • There were no changes to the agenda.

IV. Reports and Spotlights

  • Dr. Bub highlighted the recently published state school rankings, noting that 9 of the top 15 schools are in the West Ada School District. He also shared which schools showed improvement in their test scores compared to the previous year.

  • Heidi Jackman-Rahn shared highlights and key achievements from Ustick Elementary School during the 2025–26 school year. She emphasized the “Ustick Way”: being respectful, responsible, and ready.

  • Rachel Edwards shared that the focus for the year was strengthening instruction and continuing to build a positive student culture. The school implemented “Storm Start,” an initiative encouraging students to beat the tardy bell, have materials organized, and be seated ready to learn. She also introduced “Storm Summit,” a transition day when incoming 8th-grade students from feeder schools are welcomed and supported by current student leaders.

  • Rachel introduced the student council team and then turned the floor over to student leaders, who shared key focuses and achievements from the 2025–26 school year. Notably, over 600 students achieved a 4.0 GPA at semester.

  • Renee Senander presented the new hires for the upcoming 2026–27 school year. She began by introducing the recruitment team: Jennifer Fletcher, Caitlin Bothke, and Jenny Hulett. West Ada has secured 24 early hires for the 2026–27 school year.

  • Jason Warr drew the ten finalists for the Activities & Athletics Spring Drawing:

  • 6780 – Jessica Elsey
  • 6474 – Maya Radushka
  • 3440 – Nicole Ellis
  • 3877 – Spencer Foote
  • 7516 – Leanna Gautney
  • 0468 – Marilyn Piccola
  • 5513 – Sharon Rembowski
  • 3226 – Kimberly Molder
  • 4330 – Chad Bravender

  • 7535 – Tony Ferguson Prizes will be awarded on April 25 during the Bandanna Track Meet at Mountain View High School.

  • Renee Senander presented Katie Rutan as the new principal of Hunter Elementary School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.

  • Renee Senander presented Breanne Rosco as the new principal of Joplin Elementary School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.

V. Patron Input

  • There was no patron input.
  • Motion to accept the consent agenda unanimously. (Binetti/McCullough)
  • Motion Carried

VII. Executive Session

  • Motion to enter Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student. (Brown/McCullough)
  • Yes: Frasure, Ozuna, McCullough, Binetti, Brown

VIII. Good of the Order

  • There was no Good of the Order

IX. Future Agenda Items

  • There were no future agenda items.

X. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn. (Binetti/McCullough)
  • Motion Carried.
  • Meeting adjourned 7:46PM

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