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Superintendent Woods presented recommended fee levels and legal guidance, noting state education counsel had advised districts cannot use fees to generate profit. \"As Ed Law has told us, you can't make money off of their fees,\" he said, explaining that fees should offset cost but not be a revenue source.

The draft policy presented three categories: full-time students (defined as three or more periods at the middle or high school), part-time or dual-enrolled students (fewer than three periods), and higher-expense sports that require specialized player safety equipment. The administration recommended full-time participation fees of $30 per activity at middle school and $50 at the high-school level. For part-time/dual-enrolled students the draft proposed substantially higher fees (e.g., in some options $150 at middle school and up to $350 for high-cost sports).

Board members debated equity and practicality. Several trustees expressed concern that rising numbers of families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch could be disproportionately affected by higher fees. One trustee argued that if a family chooses to homeschool, they should not receive the same subsidized access to district athletics without paying more; others said the district should not create barriers and noted coaches would work to find ways to include students who could not afford fees.

There was also discussion about charter or academy agreements: Woods noted that charters that receive per-pupil funds can enter agreements to pay fees for students they send to participate, so fee increases may not always fall to families.

After extended discussion the board did not adopt a final rate at the meeting but agreed to proceed with the administration's presented lower full-time fees for now (the $30/$50 proposal) and to revisit the part-time/dual-enrolled fees after data from implementation and any shifts in homeschool enrollments are available. Several board members asked staff to report back after the fall semester or the first year to determine whether fees should be adjusted.

No binding policy change was adopted at this meeting; trustees asked that the measure proceed to the required public hearing process if the board takes action in future formal readings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Emmett Independent School District #221 Regular School Board Meeting May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Emmett school board debated and tentatively backed administration-recommended participation fees for full-time students but postponed any final decision on higher fees for part-time or homeschool-linked students.","taxTitle","EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, School Districts, Idaho","taxId",49808,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061995,"Emmett board hears plan to add psychologist, shift some special-education services as Black Canyon becomes True North",252,656000,908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f&start=656&end=908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f/thumbnail_656000.jpg","/articles/6061995/Idaho/Emmett-board-hears-plan-to-add-psychologist-shift-some-special-education-services-as-Black-Canyon-becomes-True-North","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061995-ebb798d63abcc1cfb8153107ec8a69d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182360&Signature=MEopB-jJp4M~5R0cPbSRyzwKjQFUzFt~4yKVOlOGSEzn7lHNIVLYHLw6gXfOcuw40vf3drDJqG1I88y6QZXYvBwMitT7Xm4jpwFFefeVWswXVT6XwTTVoLkKUXoksm-QJh7UTYPPZ3Yz9vOgXOzj6bAEey37gZrBYXqhdQVKfrRZHSFIScNMdVDyL4dcMqCfqbNpuvvlO6LTn~0-grnOLDoDfDODXj4ySYOu7fVMxOB86VivEs5nvx~WzOwk1VpQvKXbOBMtGBBYxGfX3I~LlHuYPriqbNveb~FWYvZu-wiCOXCQCKfXf6lYGqZ0NeH36yIJG3CH1DkBfoMlB1UqvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Woods and special-education staff told the Emmett Independent District board the district is working to fill multiple special-education vacancies, will add at least one full-time school psychologist and expects some students to move from Black Canyon to a new True North program model.

Woods said the district has experienced a number of retirements and some late hires that required reposting positions; he described higher applicant pools in many roles but said special-education positions and secondary mathematics remain harder to fill.

\"One of the big agreements that we came to is how can we retain SPED staffing? ... that was number one,\" Woods said.

Staff described operational changes tied to the Black Canyon transition. Woods said certain students now served at Black Canyon will be offered services through True North, but some students who require a higher intensity of special-education intervention will continue to receive services at Emmett High School. He gave a rough example: of about 15 students from one cohort, roughly half may transition to the high school.

Board members asked how caseloads will be managed. Staff said regional director conversations indicate a secondary special-education caseload of about 30 is high and that a target closer to 25 (and 20 at the elementary level) is preferable. To respond to demand, the district plans to add an FTE at the high school and a full-time psychologist to help with academic testing and coordination; staff said a Patriot Center teacher will take an oversight role for paraprofessionals at certain sites, and that the district will set up regular communications (email, phone, weekly/biweekly meetings) between on-site paraprofessionals and specialist staff to ensure oversight.

Miss Thomas (special-education staff) and other staff described recruitment steps and noted the district has posted for a psychologist and other openings. The board asked whether the district will be fully staffed by the start of the next year; staff said positions remain open but progress is positive and hiring continues.

No formal action was taken; staff said they will continue interviews and bring recommendations back to the board as hires are completed.","Superintendent Woods and special-education staff briefed trustees on vacancies, recruitment, caseload goals and how services will move as Black Canyon transitions to the True North model; board asked for details and staff committed to oversight and continued hiring.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6062000,"Emmett superintendent: upcoming budget will include no supplemental levy for first time since 2009",54,1575000,1629000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f&start=1575&end=1629","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f/thumbnail_1575000.jpg","/articles/6062000/Idaho/Emmett-superintendent-upcoming-budget-will-include-no-supplemental-levy-for-first-time-since-2009","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062000-6112aec2d2e011282a9a60dd9be3e16c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182360&Signature=dTNQFien0aV9gF7XXfrOqxh9LfHkaouerVr5QoKU3N~-t-Un4aKgPFiU5ogG6BYIep3krj8TdFQoBGEe73F8dt2LdIjfivH1Vel-Dkm74BQ8fPCfB4liRLTRt5qhDEQmwv5j7jP0jthd25g5KwHIqDR8kTEY3uwNwLc-inXnXe3PrX9erzJTl7wV8QpkunO-6b3hpCOoeB75KoFrQE4NHNW5hv8wMNrMrB6YiJOG0pxsq~rAYexxs0QlYDqim-BRHxBFOJTUaoIN~SWn9XL6sgxnhmvoUNEzlTPWuZS0w1hlRwon3rUgEL6rFg7134sxfMzNYYfcnX5IBpm1-BGnAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Woods told the Emmett Independent District board that the budget the district will present includes no supplemental levy, the first time since 2009 the district will seek a budget without that additional taxpayer ask.

Woods said the district will continue to carry only its tort levy and that the proposed budget reflects cuts made to live within available revenues. \"We are going to present to the board a budget that does not include a levy,\" he said.

The superintendent walked the board through the district's levy history to show context for the shift. He said the district's peak supplemental levy was $387 per $100,000 of assessed value in 1999, and that last year the district's supplemental levies amounted to approximately $3.04 per $100,000 because only the tort levy remained. He also described a simple calculator staff uses to estimate what different bond or levy asks would cost taxpayers at current assessed value levels.

Board members asked how the district reached the new position and Woods said several reductions were required. \"We had to cut things to get to this point,\" he said, noting administrative reductions and other cost-control measures.

Finance staff (Crystal) explained timing: the district expects its next base payment from the state in May and final reconciliations in July, with the formal budget summary to be published before the district's budget hearing set for June 9.

Board members raised questions about longer-term capital needs and bonding capacity. Woods estimated, based on current assessed values, a theoretical maximum bonding capacity on the order of roughly $150 million (he described it as 5% of assessed value) and used sample bond ask amounts to illustrate the tax impact per $100,000 of assessed value.

Woods and board members also discussed facilities projects that will be considered within available funds, including asphalt replacement at the high school parking lot, the football-field warranty review with the contractor Wright Brothers, and potential portable placement related to Black Canyon/True North program planning.

The board did not take a formal vote on any levy at the meeting; Woods said the budget will be presented without a supplemental levy and that the board would still have the option to consider different funding measures later if it chose.

The discussion closed with staff and trustees agreeing to continue monitoring state payments, finalize the budget documents and proceed to the public budget hearing in June.","Superintendent Woods told the Emmett Independent District board the proposed 2025–26 budget will not include a supplemental levy; district leaders reviewed historical levy rates, current property-value context and the district's tax burden while flagging cuts and ongoing constraints.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061985,"Board approves up to $35,000 for high school concession-stand updates, with renovations to restrooms under consideration",190,3204000,3394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f&start=3204&end=3394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280843-c8ffa0570905b902fea734037536505f/thumbnail_3204000.jpg","/articles/6061985/Idaho/Board-approves-up-to-35000-for-high-school-concession-stand-updates-with-renovations-to-restrooms-under-consideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061985-623fdbeed5c232a8024f895f9e371c79/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182360&Signature=dgZXQRIGdTBAWfAbUGNe6VEzeGBigPh6Lm54JHKRYvlpyr8eBKvZFH4M0NTfoQVbtDXqhGfyTkpl6TEPgsEuEQ8Ym1dCTXmz0DDFxvNDaRe9IEYiXrmrPxmBWb0XNEViWULmpXDJ6Ei-4wQAEEPptGrDxjaWrT5dPgGcw1-L--GBYNVbUJJqBGrDF7svy0BW7GF3JDOwh18H9Ogr2BjDJ4GLD1fJzmZIOvFQK8aUMg8ehqJi0ftMIe71FcNehXjxsYiLpcnFIfvFc0hyFBPMV3d321bjvpiOtRs~iC4c19uARKiUSYUHEPLPPVBBQHQDwI5zPmMO46vWShFunXo1wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Emmett Independent District board approved a plan to update and enclose part of the high-school athletic-field concession stand and authorized staff to proceed with work up to $35,000 before the board must review any larger commitment.

Mister Parks summarized a phased plan presented by the PTO/touchdown club: phase 1 would enclose an additional 12 feet of the concession area and address exterior finishes (pressure washing, paint, fascia repair); anticipated cost for phase 1 was roughly $16,000. Phase 2 would address restroom remodeling and access improvements to serve PE classes and event attendees; staff estimated $14,000 to modernize fixtures and lighting, plus additional costs if the district expands the footprint or reconfigures plumbing.

Mister Buck moved to approve the updates and renovations; the motion was seconded and the board voted to authorize work up to $35,000. Trustees instructed staff to return to the board if the cost estimate exceeded that amount so the board could consider next steps.

During discussion trustees asked facilities staff whether metal siding or different finishes would be more durable; staff said they would obtain cost comparisons and also evaluate the building's structural condition before large expansions. If structural reinforcement is required that could increase costs and bring the project back to the board.

The board's approval clears the way for contractors to begin measurements and procurement for the enclosure work; restroom renovation work will proceed as funds and structural findings allow.","Trustee motion authorized district staff to proceed with phase 1 concession-stand enclosure paid for by touchdown-club funds and allowed up to $35,000 total spending before returning for additional approval if higher costs are required; restroom upgrades were discussed as a likely next phase.","actionData","errors"]

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Emmett board debates pay-to-play fees; agrees to keep proposed full-time rates and revisit after implementation

Emmett board hears plan to add psychologist, shift some special-education services as Black Canyon becomes True North

Emmett superintendent: upcoming budget will include no supplemental levy for first time since 2009

Board approves up to $35,000 for high school concession-stand updates, with renovations to restrooms under consideration