The Board of Trustees of School District No. 58, Bingham County, Idaho met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025 at the Aberdeen School District Office in Aberdeen, Idaho.
CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board Chairman Brian Rowlan. Also present were Amy Burusco, Sherrie Mauroner, James Patten and Aimee Elliott. A quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELEGATION AND PATRON INPUT
Darla Wright along with two high school students presented their senior project and provided a pamphlet about a simulation for students called Reality Town. The simulation has students learn about experience in life as an adult such as making a budget, the expenses for food, housing, etc. The activity helps students understand personal finances and choices to be prepared for life after high school.
SUPERINTENDENT and ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Superintendent Ward discussed her written report. Mrs. Ward would like to thank the class of 1956 for the $900 donation they made toward the football field. Mrs. Ward added that T-Mobile donated $1,000 towards the football field as well. Three rooms have been reserved for the ISBA conference that will be held November 12th through the 14th. Mrs. Ward thanked Sherrie Mauroner for speaking at our opening meeting. The high school gym floor project is done and it looks really nice. The football field is looking better and will hopefully be ready to go for our first game. The ceiling tile project in the elementary school gym has been completed and it looks nice. Our fish booth will be at the state fair and Mrs. Ward thanked Amy Burusco for being in charge of the Ed. Foundation and asked for volunteers if anyone can help. Harvest break is scheduled to start on September 22nd. If any changes need to be made, this will have to be done before Harvest Break starts. Mrs. Ward thanked all those that worked so hard to get our schools and grounds ready to begin classes again and our facilities always look good.
Travis Pincock provided a written report. Back to school open house was held on August 14th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm and the student council served ice cream sundaes to students throughout the day. Fall sports have started and they are looking forward to a great year. Mr. Pincock would like to thank all of the players, coaches, teachers and parents that help our sports programs. The Student Council and Bingham County Sheriff’s office served breakfast to the freshman on August 15th. Mr. Pincock would like to thank the custodians and maintenance staff for all their work throughout the summer. The high school looks great. Mr. Pincock added that they are down in numbers for the football team.
Marina Taylor discussed her written report. Teachers and paraprofessionals first day was on August 11th. Ms. Taylor would like to welcome teachers Jessica Grover, Mary George, Traci Wahlen, Melisa Harker and paraprofessional Bonnie Green to the middle school family. Geraldin has worked on scheduling. Teachers are reviewing student schedules to make sure we didn’t miss anything. Ms. Taylor added that she is grateful to everyone for their support during her illness and Erin Johnson for being willing to help out where needed at the middle school.
Robi Jo Colton discussed her written report. She is excited to welcome the teachers, staff and students back. Parent/Student Orientation Day is Thursday, August 14th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. This year’s professional development is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, for those teachers that signed up. The curriculum adoption this year is science. All science teachers will have a parent representative during the adoption process. Mrs. Colton added that we have 251 students currently at the elementary school.
David Vaughn provided a written report. Mr. Vaugn would like to welcome Jenni Lowder as the new Federal Programs/Special Education Secretary. She is doing a great job already with the many tasks included with the job. Mr. Vaughn thanked Veronica Carrillo for the work she did over the last four years. She is helping with the transition while learning her new job as the elementary school secretary. We recently were awarded a Special Education LEA Evaluation Mini Grant. We were able to purchase new assessments for Intellectual, Academic and Communication assessments. All of the General Education teachers at the elementary school were able to complete the Specific Learning Disability Modules training this summer through the SLD training grant we received. This is very helpful to help them understand the special education process from pre-referral to identifying to serving students with SLD. The Special Education faculty received training in this area last fall.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a change to the agenda to add ISBA superintendent search service under Business Items – Discussion 9B.
A motion was made by Trustee Burusco and seconded by Trustee Mauroner to approve the agenda as modified. The motion passed.
CONSENT ITEMS – ACTIONS
Approval of July 16th Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of July 23rd Work Session Minutes
Approval of June 30th 2025 Year-End Claims and July 2025 Claims
July 2025 Financial Report (Preliminary – Prior to EOY Audit)
County Tax Report
Building Budget Reports
A motion was made by trustee Patten and seconded by trustee Mauroner to approve consent items – actions 7 A-F as presented. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS-ACTIONS
Approve Monthly Staff Changes
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Elliott to approve the monthly staff changes. The motion passed.
Approve 2025-2026 School Bus Routes
A motion was made by trustee Mauroner and seconded by trustee Patten to table The 2025-2026 school bus route list until the September board meeting to update changes. The motion passed.
The board requested the number of students on each route.
Approve Fee Increase for Aberdeen High School Gate Admissions
A motion was made by trustee Elliott and seconded by Trustee Burusco to approve the fee increase schedule for the Aberdeen High School gate admissions. The motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS –DISCUSSION
School Counselor’s ROX 20 Week Post Report
No motion was necessary, for review only.
ISBA Superintendent Search Service
No motion was necessary, for discussion only.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by trustee Burusco and seconded by trustee Mauroner to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm.