The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th 2026 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Chairman Brian Rowlan opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Also present were Amy Burusco, Sherrie Mauroner and Aimee Elliott. James Patten was absent. A quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
There was no delegation or patron input
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTATOR REPORTS
Superintendent Ward reviewed her written report. Mrs. Ward thanked the board for all the work that went into hiring her replacement. The legislature is planning on finishing up their session on March 17th. Mrs. Ward will know more about our plans for next year when we get our funding from the state. Teachers should have their new laptops that were purchased with the federal grant we received. We are having problems with our FOBs in our doors. We have contacted the vendor to help with this problem. Mrs. Ward added that some applications for the design of our district bus wrap came in from our students.
Travis Pincock provided a written report. The BPA students competed in Boise and although none of them qualified for nationals they had a wonderful experience. Parent/Teacher conferences were held on March 13th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. There are nine students who are currently enrolled in a CNA course through Idaho State University. This course costs about $800 to take but our students are getting it paid for through our advanced opportunity money. Mr. Pincock added that many attended the FFA districts and the middle school students did well.
Marina Taylor reviewed her written report. Erika Ingersoll coordinated the mammogram screenings on Thursday, March 5th and 6th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and the Blood Drive with Portneuf Medical Center on March 6th from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Mrs. Corbridge hosted an online Book Fair for the middle school on March 9th through March 14th with book-efairs.follettcontent.com. All sales benefited our school. Mattie Bedwell will take a team of three to Pocatello at the end of the day on March 30th to participate in Scratch for Schools. The Boys Basketball finished up their season on Friday, February 27th and the 7th grade took 1st place in the district tournament. Ms. Taylor thanked Tyrel Nelson and Joey Farrens for coaching. Ms. Taylor added that middle school students attended the FFA districts and motivational speaker Tanner Clark with Top Youth Speakers spoke to the students on the 18th of March about making good choices in life.
Robi Jo Colton discussed her written report. The Battle of the Books final battle was a success. The students read a lot of books and had a lot of fun. Mrs. Colton thanked Chavonne Woods for another successful battle. Family math night was also a success. We had several tables out with math activities that can also be played at home. Mrs. Colton thanked everyone who donated prizes for our students. The annual Book Fair was held March 9th-13th. Spring pictures were taken on March 18th. Mrs. Colton added that Annette Campau will be retiring at the end of the 25-26 school year and she was an amazing teacher that will be missed. The Idaho Regional Battle of the Books will be held on Monday, April 13th that five of our students will be attending that had read all of the books.
David Vaughn discussed his written report. Mr. Vaughn attended the Idaho Association of Special Education Administrators conference in Boise on March 1st and 2nd. There were many presentations and breakout seasons including Behavior Management, working with Students with ADHD and Autism, Paraprofessional Management and Development and Special Education related services and management assistance. We are preparing for the spring ISAT. Most students will test in April and May. 3rd – 8th and 11th grade students will be taking the test. The 5th, 7th and 10th grade students will be taking the Science test. Mr. Vaughn will be attending the Data Drill Down meeting for our region in Pocatello on April 15th. The state will provide data in several areas related to compliance and achievement of our special education students.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Trustee Elliott and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS-ACTIONS
The following consent items were presented:
Approval of February 18th regular Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of March 3rd Executive Session Minutes
Approval of March 6th Executive Session Minutes
Approval of March 12th Executive Session Minutes
Approval of February 2026 Claims
February 2026 Financial Report
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
Out of State/Overnight Trip Requests:
High School: Concert & Jazz Bands Denver, CO 5/7/26 – 5/9/26
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Elliott to approve the above consent items as listed on the agenda. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Approve Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by Trustee Elliott and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS – DISCUSSION
Board policies for March review – April approval
262 – Board Meetings, 314 – Employing Retired Administrators DELETED, 465 – Employing Retired Teachers, 554 – Adolescent Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault, 554F1 – Stay -Away Agreement: Student Relationship Abuse/Sexual Assault. NEW, OPTIONAL, 554F2 – Safety Plan. NEW, OPTIONAL, 815 – Fund Balance and Accounting (GASB 54). NEW, 819 – Consistency of Application of Federal Funding During Closure. 893 – Federal Grant Financial System. NEW, 894 – Allowable Uses of Grant Funds. NEW, 894P1 – Allowable Uses of Grant Funds – Determining Necessity and Reasonableness of Expenses. NEW, 894P2 – Allowable Uses of Grant Funds – Selected Items of Cost. NEW, 895 – Fraud and Theft Prevention. NEW
For review only. No motion was necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Elliott and seconded by Trustee Burusco to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.