RISE CHARTER SCHOOL #562
203 Center Street West Kimberly, Idaho 83341, Room 90
Board of Directors
Eli Cann – Interim Chairman; Lacee Clinger – Treasurer; Dusti Jensen; Jonathan Butler; Roger Keller
Haylee Mollerup – Board Clerk; Heidi Child – Executive Director
School Board Meeting Agenda
April 21, 2025
Board Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Executive Session: 6:00 p.m.
Agenda: 6:30 p.m.
Item 7(a)(i) and (II): 6:35
1. CALL TO ORDER ACTION
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1), the RISE Charter School Board will meet in executive session to discuss the following:
(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;
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION
4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING ACTION
Welcome
Roll call/Quorum
Vision statement:
RISE Charter School will inspire students to become lifelong learners with deep cognitive development enhanced by participating in relevant, innovative projects, and through practicing collaboration and accepting personal responsibility for their growth.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Second reading Policy 5825 – Sick Leave Bank
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION
i. Routine Expenditures and Invoices
ii. LGIP
iii. Petty Cash Verification
iv. Approve 3.17.25 Meeting Minutes
v. Approve 3.14.25 Special Meeting Minute
b. NEW BUSINESS AGENDA DISCUSSION/ACTION
i. Revise Policy 3630 - Physical Education Credit Substitution Policy for Sports Participation
8. PERSONNEL REPORT ACTION
a. Hires/Resignations/Retirements/Terminations/Leaves:
Gail Kelly – Second Grade - Hire
Briana Rieth – Third Grade - Hire
Stacey Searle – Part time 6-8 History - Hire
Jennifer Howell – K-8 Art/Music - Hire
Mary Ann Hufstetler – Part time Physical Education - Hire
Nicole Applewhite - 6-8 Language Arts - Resignation
Brittany Maikranz - Special Education Director - Resignation
Susan Knight - Paraprofessional - Retirement
9. LEADERSHIP REPORTS
a. Executive Director – Heidi Child
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Visitors are welcome to make brief comments about school programs, procedures, or items on the agenda per RISE Charter School Policy 1500P - Board Meeting Procedure. Personnel issues that involve students or staff are not items that may be discussed in open session.
*Visitors must keep all comments to 3 minutes or less.
11. UPCOMING EVENTS
a. April 23 - 25 - MS Muscial Theater Presents Alladdin Jr.
b. April 25 - April Student of the Month (All Grades!)
c. May 5 - Kindergarten Kick-off Open House 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
d. May 8 - 4/5 Field Trip to Boise (State Penitentiary & State Capital)
e. May 15 - 4/5 Field Trip to Stricker Ranch
f. May 16 - Family Feast & Fun - Enjoy school lunch with your child
g. May 17 - Kimberly Community Fair 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
h. May 19 - 4th Grade Trip to the Minidoka Visitor's Center
i. May 21 - Kindergarten Graduation (details coming soon!)
j. May 22 - RISE End of the Year Showcase 1:00 p.m.
k. May 23 - Buddy Field Day & Last Day of School!
12. ADJOURNMENT ACTION