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Attendance

Trustees

  • Lori Frasure, Chair, Trustee Zone 1
  • Angie Redford, 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
  • Amy White, General Counsel
  • Sarah Ingle, Clerk of the Board

Meeting Minutes

Special Meeting
October 27, 2025 6:45 PM

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

I. Call To Order

  • Chair Frasure called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.

II. Pledge Of Allegiance

  • Chair Frasure led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Agenda Approval

  • There were no changes to the agenda.

IV. New Business

Finalist Presentations – Zone 2 Trustee Vacancy

  • Chair Frasure thanked the applicants for their interest and commitment to student education. Chair Frasure announced that with Kelsey Calhoon not present this evening, four applicants would be considered during the interview process to fill the Zone 2 vacancy.
  • Chair Frasure began the interview process by asking each applicant to introduce themselves and share a brief overview of their background.

The Chairman of the Board will present a series of questions submitted by current trustees to go through with finalists in a round robin fashion; with each finalist given the maximum of 2 minutes to respond to each question.

  1. How do you define the primary responsibilities of a school board trustee, and how would you contribute to the Board's overall effectiveness in fulfilling them?
  2. Board members often face complex policy decisions without clear right or wrong answers. How do you approach making thoughtful, balanced decisions in those situations?
  3. What do you see as the most significant challenges and opportunities facing our district over the next five years, and how should the Board position itself to meet them?
  4. Tell us about a time you stood by a difficult decision. What made it challenging, and what did you learn from that experience?

Finalists

  1. Kelsey Calhoon Kelsey Calhoon was not present for the interview and was not considered for the Zone 2 vacancy.
  2. Christopher Darr For Christopher Darr's full testimony, please refer to the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1XxQ_ZIXMwc?si=gvh0vW_dcN-gyL_c
  3. Hattie James For Hattie James's full testimony, please refer to the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1XxQ_ZIXMwc?si=FgzCeCWf3sIEBtpZ
  4. Evelyn McCullough For Evelyn McCullough's full testimony, please refer to the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1XxQ_ZIXMwc?si=sTzBcltNKTQ7nEjl
  5. Susie Schuetz For Susie Schuetz's full testimony, please refer to the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1XxQ_ZIXMwc?si=gvh0vW_dcN-gyL_c

V. Work Session

  • Chair Frasure opened the discussion on the four applicants. Trustees expressed appreciation for the quality and thoughtfulness of all candidates. Several members noted the applicants' diverse backgrounds and experiences, highlighting strengths such as prior board experience, special education expertise, and cohesive, well-prepared responses.
  • Overall, the Board emphasized gratitude for the applicants’ willingness to serve and discussed the importance of identifying areas where the Board’s current composition could be strengthened to best meet district needs.

VI. Unfinished Business

Moved that the Board of Trustees appoint Evelyn McCullough to fill the remaining term of the Zone 2 West Ada School Board Trustee position, which was vacated by Lucas Baclayon, in accordance with the provisions outlined in Idaho state code 33-504 and the Board's policies. This appointment will take effect immediately upon approval, with the term expiring on December 31, 2027.

Motion made by: David Binetti Voting: Unanimously Approved

  • Chair Frasure congratulated Evelyn McCullough on her appointment as the Zone 2 Trustee for the West Ada School District. She expressed gratitude to all the applicants for their time and dedication, encouraging them to consider participating in upcoming committees.
  • The swearing-in ceremony for Evelyn McCullough will take place at the November 10th board meeting.

VII. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn

Motion made by: Angie Redford Motion seconded by: David Binetti Voting: Unanimously Approved

Chair Frasure adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

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