The board shared various personal and professional celebrations.

Jeff shared these new education laws that impact FPS stakeholders effective July 1, 2026.

1.  Idaho HB515 - Updates public school requirements for handling harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The law specifically addresses notification of bullying when a suspension occurs to both families of the students involved. A written policy describing how FPS is already or will comply with the new law is being developed and will be reviewed by the board at our next meeting.

2. HB785 - Defines inappropriate online student behavior and allows public schools to discipline students for off-campus and after-hours online posts targeting school staff. The law gives schools rights and methods to address social media or texts that have a direct and severe impact on a school environment. A written policy describing how FPS is already or will comply with the new law is being developed and will be reviewed by the board at our next meeting.

3. HB822 - Schools, health care providers, and child care facilities must notify parents or guardians within 72 hours (3 days) if a minor requests a "social transition" or assistance that diverges from their sex assigned at birth. The law requires that parents are notified that their child is requesting help to transition within 72 hours. This includes using a different name or nickname, using non-matching pronouns or titles, using restrooms or locker rooms matching another sex, or joining opposite-sex sports teams. A written policy describing how FPS is already or will comply with the new law is being developed and will be reviewed by the board at our next meeting.

4. HB623 - Requires all K-12 public schools to observe a daily 60-second moment of silence near the beginning of the school day. A written policy describing how FPS is already or will comply with the new law is being developed and will be reviewed by the board at our next meeting.

ACTION ITEMS:

Amanda to provide the board with policies and procedures that demonstrate our compliance with these laws. These policies will be added to the Staff Handbook, and the Family Handbook, and training will be provided to staff and volunteers, along with communication to all stakeholders.

Tracy reminded the board that the annual retreat is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 2:30-6:30 PM at Kiln (3rd floor) in Meridian. 

Tracy requested that board members complete pre-work so that they are prepared for the activities and discussions of the day including:

• Attend the Governance 101 training from Board on Track
• Review the Code of Ethics, Board Member Commitment and board terms in the Board of Director's Handbook
• Watch ISBA policy videos

Tracy will send a reminder to the board.

• Jeff will reach out to meet with each board member during the month of September.
• Tracy will likely attend the ISBA conference in November 4-6, 2026
• Please attend First Future Friday on September 4th or plan for another tour/school visit during September.
• A reminder to come prepared to the board retreat by completing pre-work. Plan to share the board committee you'd like to serve on this year. The options are:
  • Governance Committee - CEO support, compliance and board recruitment
  • Impact Committee - Growth and expansion, fundraising and community engagement, student and family recruitment
  • Finance Committee - Budget and financial planning (no change from the past year)

Amanda shared brief updates about:

• Upcoming Events
• Staffing 
  • 1 Remaining Open Position: Behavior Interventionist
• Enrollment 
  • Under-enrolled by 8 students compared to budget 
  • The majority of students who have unenrolled have moved out of state (8 students) or moved to a neighborhood school (5 students)
• Outreach and student recruitment efforts 
  • Canvassing, mailers, park events and other marketing and recruitment efforts are underway.
• Budget update to address enrollment shortfall 
  • Amanda and Lauren are considering a variety of scenarios to address the budget shortfall created by under-enrollment and will present an amended the budget as needed.
• Pilot and Middle School Expansion
  • Reviewed Grant Funding and Middle School activities.