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School board meetings are held for the purpose of setting or amending district policies; acting on recommendations by the Superintendent on matters ranging from personnel to maintenance of facilities; adopting a budget; and authorizing the spending of budgeted funds.

The agenda for each meeting is posted on the district website on the Friday prior to the meeting. Reminders are posted via social media. Meetings are held at Midtown Center Meeting Room 1505 North 5th Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. The Board of Trustees meets on the first Monday of each month at 5 pm, unless otherwise posted. Generally, the third Monday of the month will be set aside for special meetings, workshops and/or forums as needed. Visit our YouTube channel for a list of board meetings. Click here to view CDA Public Schools YouTube List of Monthly Board Meetings

Overview

Legal control of Coeur d’Alene School District 271 is vested in five Trustees, elected to staggered four-year terms by district residents. Board members volunteer their time and service on a regular basis to make decisions in the best interest of our schools and students. The board sets district policies and budgets, approves educational programs, makes decisions about curriculum and textbook adoptions, and assures adherence to the district's Strategic Direction. Elections are held in November of odd-numbered years.

Addressing the Board

The Board of Trustees works for the students, parents, and stakeholders of the district, and community input is always welcome. Suggestions can help the board meet the challenge of continuous improvement. Citizens may speak during public comment time set aside on the monthly meeting agenda. This is the time to make your view known about a specific item being discussed prior to action being taken by the board. The Clerk of the Board maintains a sign-up sheet just prior to the start of the meeting. Those with written testimony or handouts to share are asked to supply six copies to the clerk. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Additional comments may be sent via email to marianne.southwick@cdaschools.org. Groups representing a consistent viewpoint are strongly encouraged to select one spokesperson to address the board.

Board Response to Issues

Many issues require review and deliberation by the board prior to decisions being made. Immediate answers usually cannot be rendered. During a meeting, the board will listen to citizens and may ask or answer questions, but will not make a decision without fully reviewing all available facts on the matter.

The Agenda

The standard agenda format used for most Coeur d’Alene Public Schools monthly meetings is as follows:

I Executive Session - Closed to Public

II Regular Session - Open to Public

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Approval of Agenda & Possible Addendum

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Recognitions

5. High School Student Body Reports

6. Coeur d’Alene Education Association Report

7. Public Comment

8. Board of Trustees Comment

9. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

10. Board Business:

a. Consideration of Action Items

b. Consideration of Information Items

c. Board Reports

Consent Agenda

Typical of any large organization, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools faces numerous routine tasks at each at the meeting. The Consent Agenda allows for a single vote resolution for matters such as purchases, personnel, student discipline data, contracts and other routine items.

Can't Make It?

All monthly board meetings are recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Click here to view CDA Public Schools YouTube List of Monthly Board Meetings. These recorded meetings are also broadcast on Spectrum Cable Channel 1301.  Here's the link to the daily program schedule that includes our school board meetings:https://www.cdaid.org/Forms/GetTvSchedule/16

You may request an audio or video recording of a regular board meeting for a fee via email to marianne.southwick@cdaschools.org

Executive Sessions, Workshops & Other Meetings

The public is invited to attend all open meetings, workshops, and community forums of the Board of Trustees. Occasionally, closed Executive Sessions may be held to consider such items as employment, labor negotiations, real estate purchases, student discipline, or complaints against staff. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking final action or making any final decision. Community stakeholders are notified of workshops and other public meetings via public notice flyers, the district website, and social media.