December 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda

RISE CHARTER SCHOOL #562 
203 Center Street West Kimberly, Idaho 83341, Room 86 

Board of Directors 

Eli Cann – Chairman; Jonathan Butler – Vice Chair; Roger Keller – Treasurer; 
Angela Bingham – Director; Brent Christensen – Director; Emily O’Connor – Director 
Heidi Child – Executive Director; Haylee Mollerup – Board Clerk 

School Board Meeting Agenda 

December 15, 2025 

Board Dinner: 5:30 p.m. 
Executive Session: 6:00 p.m. 
Agenda: 6:30 p.m. 

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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION   ______________________________________DISCUSSION/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 

2. CALL TO ORDER__________________________________________________________ACTION 

  • Welcome 
  • Roll call/Quorum 
  • Vision statement: In our school, every student matters. 
    We embrace our mistakes as opportunities to learn. 
    We strive to see the connections between our learning and the real world.  
    Together we will create an inspiring learning community. 

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ______________________________________________ACTION 

5. FINANCIAL REPORT ______________________________________________________ACTION 
a.    Routine Expenditures – Cole Skinner 

b.    LGIP – Cole Skinner 

c.    November Petty Cash Report – Treasurer Keller 

6. OLD BUSINESS_____________________________________________DISCUSSION/ACTION 

  1. Second Reading of Policy 9450: Firearms  - Description
           - Luke Schroeder 
           - Ken Mencl 
           - Public Comment on Policy 9450: Firearms 
              *Visitors must keep all comments to 3 minutes or less.   
     
  2. Second Reading of Policy 2470: Self-Directed Learner - Description
    Policy 2470P: Self-Directed Learner Procedures 
    Policy 2470F: Self-Directed Learner Form 

7. NEW BUSINESS - CONSENT AGENDA_____________________________________ACTION 

  1. Approve November 10, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes 

8. NEW BUSINESS ____________________________________________DISCUSSION/ACTION 

  1. RISE Performance Certificate Review – Luke Schroeder 
  2. First Reading of Policy 7406: Procurement of Goods & Services for School Meal Programs - Description
  3. Amend Policy 7405: Public Works Contracting and Procurement - Description
    Policy 7405P: Procuring Public Works Services, and Personal Property
  4. Annual Review of Policy 3320: Substance and Alcohol Abuse - Description
  5. Annual Review of Policy 3265: Student Owned Electronic Communications Devices - Description
  6. Amend Policy 2700: High School Graduation Requirements - Description
    Policy 2700P: High School Graduation Requirements Procedures 
  7. First Reading of Policy 2710: Early Graduation and Policy - Description
    Policy 2710F: Early Graduation Application Form 
  8. First Reading of Policy 2460: Extended Learning Opportunities - Description
    Policy 2460F1: Extended Learning Opportunities Application Form 
    Policy 2460F2: Extended Learning Opportunities Criteria Form 
  9. Amend Policy 8100: Transportation - Description
    Policy 8100P: Transportation Procedures 
  10. Second Reading of Policy 8105: Extracurricular Transportation 
    Policy 8105P: Extracurricular Trips 
  11. Second Reading of Policy 8115: Maximum Drive Time 
  12. Second Reading of Policy 8120: Bus Routes, Stops and On-Transportation Zones 
  13. Second Reading of Policy 8130: Transportation of Students with Disabilities 
  14. Second Reading of Policy 8150: Unauthorized School Bus Entry 
  15. Second Reading of Policy 8170: District-Owned Vehicles and  
    Policy 8170P: District-Owned Vehicles Procedures 
  16. Second Reading of Policy 8180: Driver Training and Responsibility 
  17. Second Reading of Policy 8185: Use of Wireless Devices by Bus Drivers 
  18. Second Reading of Policy 8190: Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles 
  19. Second Reading of Policy 8195: District Vehicle Idling 
  20. Approve Dates for Enrollment Lottery 
  21. Staff Holiday Bonuses 

9. PERSONNEL REPORT_____________________________________________________ACTION 

Hires/Resignations/Retirements/Terminations/Leaves:  

  1. Shonni Barendregt – Paraprofessional 

10. LEADERSHIP REPORTS  

  1. Executive Director – Heidi Child - Director's Report

11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Visitors are welcome to make brief comments about school programs, procedures, or items on the agenda per RISE Charter School Policy 4105 - 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.   

12. UPCOMING EVENTS 

  1. December 16th – K-5 Holiday Movie & Popcorn Day 
  2. December 17th – 1st Grade PE & MS PE Bowling Field Trip 
  3. December 18th – MS / HS Holiday Movie & Popcorn Day 
  4. December 19th – December Student of the Month 
  5. December 22nd – January 2nd – CHRISTMAS BREAK 

13. ADJOURNMENT__________________________________________________________ACTION