Note

The Board will convene in the Sawtooth Ballroom at the District Service Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, Idaho. Park in the parking lot on the west side of the building and enter through the Renaissance High School main entrance. In-person attendance will be subject to seats available (60). If any auxiliary aids or services are needed for an individual with a disability, please contact 208-350-5800.

The meeting shall also be broadcast live on YouTube, which can be found at the here.

Patrons who either reside in the District, are current staff members, enrolled students, or are the parent/guardian of an enrolled student may testify on agenda items during Patron Input, or make general comments during Good of the Order. Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, and ten speakers total. Requests to speak may be submitted to the Clerk of the Board in the hour prior to meeting commencement. All requests will be shared with the Board and included in public record.

Agenda items are identified according to the West Ada School District Strategic Plan, aligning with focus areas such as communication and collaboration, personalized student success, safe & well-equipped schools, and teaching, learning, & innovation. For a more detailed overview of the West Ada School District Strategic Plan, please see here.

All items on the Consent Agenda are considered Action Items which the Board may enact through a single motion and vote. Any member of the Board may ask that an item be moved from the Consent Agenda to New Business for discussion and action.

The Board may take action on any of the items listed as such in the agenda.

Meeting Agenda

Regular Meeting
Monday, April 27, 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 6:00 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

Peregrine 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 West Ada Staff Awards held last Friday evening, then turned the floor over to John Labbe.
John Labbe shared highlights and accomplishments from Peregrine Elementary School during the 2025–26 school year.
Ryan Wilhite shared Centennial High School’s second-semester highlights, including earning the National Council of Excellence Award. Mr. Wilhite then introduced the student council team, and student leaders spoke about the school’s focus on care, honor, and service, along with achievements including three National Merit Scholars, 28 STEM diplomas, and 16 AP classes offered.
Dr. David Reinhart shared that Cathy Wright was named Manager of the Year by the Idaho Public Purchasing Association. He also highlighted the daily work of the West Ada Procurement team in supporting schools and departments.
Dr. Bub provided background on the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee. Student members shared that they developed a Student Bill of Rights as part of the America 250 initiative and provided an overview of the advisory group.
Renee Senander announced Nolan Kerby as the new principal of Eagle Hills Elementary School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
Renee Senander presented Jennifer Dunlop as the new principal of Frontier Elementary School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
Renee Senander presented Shay Davis as the new principal of Seven Oaks Elementary School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
Renee Senander presented Karen Rice as the new principal of Mountain View High School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
Renee Senander presented Cliff Rice as the new Chief Academic Officer, Student Success, effective July 1, 2026.

V. Patron Input

There was no patron input

Motion to accept the consent agenda unanimously (McCullough/Brown)
Motion Carried

VII. New Business

Dave Roberts shared information on Certificates of Participation (COP), explaining the different ways school districts can fund projects and facilities. He noted that COP are sold in the public marketplace in varying amounts and terms.

Recessed Open Session at 7:30 PM

Reconvened Open Session at 7:40 PM

Dr. David Reinhart welcomed Miranda Carson to the podium, who spoke about current, planned, and anticipated growth in the south area. Dr. Reinhart then shared information on a proposed plan to rebuild Lake Hazel Elementary School on its existing site, which would add 250 elementary seats.
Moved that the West Ada School District Board of Trustees authorize the superintendent or his designee to proceed with the design, bidding, and project development for the expansion of Lake Hazel Elementary School. (McCullough/Brown)
Motion Carried
Dr. David Reinhart presented a proposal for improvements to the CTE Warehouse on Locust Grove. He invited Will Shumaker to the podium to discuss the current state of CTE, its development, and plans for the future.
Moved that the West Ada School District Board of Trustees authorize the superintendent or his designee to proceed with the design, bidding, and project development of the CTE Center at Locust Grove. (McCullough/Brown)
Motion Carried

VIII. Executive Session

Moved that the West Ada Board of Trustees 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, McCullough, Brown, Binetti, Ozuna; Motion Carried

** Board entered Executive Session 8:47 PM **

** Open Session Resumed 9:19 PM **

IX. Unfinished Business

Motion to approve the administration's decision to place Employee H on administrative leave and to continue such leave until a new recommendation is brought before the board. (Binetti/Brown)
Motion Carried

X. Good of the Order

Shelly Johnson - West Ada School District (WASD) and West Ada Education Association (WAEA) partnership, HB516

XI. Future Agenda Items

There were no future agenda items.

XII. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn (Binetti/Brown)
Motion Carried
Chair Frasure adjourned the meeting at 9:22 PM

Meeting PDF