March 16, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda

RISE CHARTER SCHOOL #562 
203 Center Street West Kimberly, Idaho 83341, Room 84

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 

March 16, 2026 

Board Dinner: 5:40 p.m. 
Item 4.a.i: 6:10 p.m. 
Executive Session: 6:15 p.m. 
Agenda: 6:30 p.m. 
 

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1. CALL TO ORDER__________________________________________________________ACTION 

  • Welcome 
  • Roll call/Quorum 
  • Vision statement:  
    In our school, every person 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. 
     

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
 

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ______________________________________________ACTION 
 

4. OATH OF OFFICE 

a.    Administration of Oath to New Board Member 
       i.     Nathan Erickson 
 

5. 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 
 

6. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING  _______________________________________ACTION 
 

7. FINANCIAL REPORT ______________________________________________________ACTION 
a.    Routine Expenditures – Cole Skinner 
b.    LGIP – Cole Skinner 
c.    March Petty Cash Report – Treasurer Keller 

 

8. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT________________________________________________ 

  1. Kindergarten – 5th Grade – Early Literacy Data 
     

9. OLD BUSINESS_______________________________________________DISCUSSION/ACTION 

  1. Second Reading Policy 3612: District Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, & Networks -- Description
  2. Second Reading Policy 5450: Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage -- Description
  3. Second Reading Policy 5335: Employee Use of Electronic Communication Devices -- Description
  4. Second Reading Policy 2720: Valedictorian and Salutatorian -- Description
  5. Second Reading Policy 2445: Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction -- Description
  6. Amend Policy 4260: Records Available to the Public -- Description
                Policy 4260F1: Records Request Form 
     

10. NEW BUSINESS - CONSENT AGENDA_____________________________________ACTION 

  1. Approve February 23, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes 

11. NEW BUSINESS ____________________________________________DISCUSSION/ACTION 

  1. First Reading Policy 5740P1: Reduction in Force Procedure -- Description
                          Policy 5740F1 – Reduction in Force Form 
  2. First Reading Policy 7270: Property Records -- Description
  3. First Reading Policy 7450P2: Federal Program Income -- Description
  4. First Reading Policy 8705: Generative Artificial Intelligence -- Description

  5. Action Item – Approval of Policy Updates Required for Compliance -- Description
    The Board will consider approval of the following policy updates. These policies are existing RISE policies that have been revised for compliance and clarification. 

    1.   Amend Policy 3085P: Title IX Sexual Harassment
    2.   Amend Policy 7235: Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds 
    3.   Amend Policy 7237: Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants 
    4.   Amend Policy 7320: Allowable Uses for Grant Funds 
    5.   Amend Policy 7320P2: Selected Items of Cost 
    6.   Amend Policy 7400P1: Procurement Under a Federal Award
    7.   Amend Policy 7400P2:Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award
    8.   Amend Policy 7400P4: General Procurement Standards for Federal Awards 
    9.   Amend Policy 7430: Travel Allowances and Expenses 
    10. Amend Policy 7450: Federal Cash Management Policy 

  6. 2026-2027 School Year Calendar -- Description

  7. Charter Renewal and Approval of Amendments/Updates 
         Discussion and action on the renewal term for the RISE Charter School charter
         Review and approval of amendments and updates made to the charter

12. PERSONNEL REPORT_____________________________________________________ACTION 

Hires/Resignations/Retirements/Terminations/Leaves:  

  1. Jeni Walker 

 
13. LEADERSHIP REPORTS  

  1. Executive Director – Heidi Child 


14. 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. 

 
 15. UPCOMING EVENTS 

  1. March 19th 6+ SOAR Into Spring Break Incentive Day        g.   April 27th Spring MAP Testing Begins 
  2. March 23rd - 27th Spring Break (No School)                        h.   May 20th Kindergarten Graduation 1 pm 
  3. April 7th SAT for 11th Graders                                               i.    May 20th Senior Ditch Day to Lagoon 
  4. April 8th Kindergarten Grad Pictures RM 93, 8:10 am           j.    May 21st KSD & RISE Parade of Graduates 
  5. April 9th MS PE Trip to Gem Stone 11:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.   k.   May 21st High School Graduation 5 pm 
  6. April 17th No School (Professional Development Day)          l.    May 26th RISE Showcase Awards 1pm 
     

16. ADJOURNMENT__________________________________________________________ACTION