Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING of the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho, a public charter school, will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020; beginning at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85030698033 Meeting ID: 850 3069 8033; or via mobile: +12532158782 or +13462487799 Attached hereto is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered.

Please Note: The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho may 1) take agenda items out of order; 2) combine two or more items for consideration; or 3) remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion related to an item at any time.

Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend or participate at the meeting. Any persons requiring assistance may call Dave Litster at 208-401-3794 at least two business days in advance so that arrangements can be made.

If you would like copies of the meeting agenda, support materials, or minutes, please email [email protected], or visit the school’s website at: https://www.doralidaho.org/. For copies of meeting audio, please email [email protected].

Public comment may be limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the Chairperson.

1 AGENDA September 24, 2020 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho REVISED 9/21/20 (Action may be taken on those items denoted “Action”)

1. Call to order and roll call (Action)

2. Public Comment and Discussion (No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.)

3. Consent Agenda (Action) (All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member or member of the public so requests, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the consent agenda and considered along with the regular order of business.)

a. Approval of Minutes from the August 20, 2020 Board Meeting b. Approval of the Following Sublease with Church of Christ c. DAI Grant Funding Acceptances: i. Title I-A Improving Basic Programs ii. Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction iii. Non-ESSERF - Idaho Rebounds - Corona Virus Relief Fund iv. CARES ACT - ESSERF - State Set-Aside Learner Management System v. CARES ACT – ESSERF vi. ESSER – Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

4. Campus and Academic Update from Principal Julianna Turley (Discussion)

5. Discussion and Possible Approval of a Revised 2020/2021 School Opening Plan (Action)

6. Discussion and Possible Approval to Adjust Enrollment in 2nd Grade (Action)

7. Discussion Regarding the Completion of Pre-Opening Tasks (Discussion)

8. Discussion Regarding PTSO Establishment Status (Discussion)

9. Marketing Update (Discussion)

10. Academica Announcements (Discussion)

11. Member Comment (Discussion)

2 12. Public Comments and Discussion (No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.)

13. Adjournment

This notice and agenda has been posted at the following location(s):

(1) https://www.facebook.com/doralidaho/ (2) Instagram: doralidaho (3) www.doralidaho.org (4) 2511 W. Cherry Lane Meridian, ID 83642

3 DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO Supporting Document

Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 3 – Consent Agenda Number of Enclosures:

SUBJECT: Consent Agenda Action Appointments Approval X Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Move to approve the consent agenda.

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 2-3 Minutes Background: Support materials and/or background have been provided to the Board. All items on the consent agenda that are for action can be approved in one motion; however, individual items may be taken off the consent agenda if the Board deems that discussion is necessary. Submitted By: Staff

4 DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO Supporting Document

Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 3a – Approval of Minutes from the August 20, 2020 Board Meeting Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Minutes Action Appointments Approval X Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Consent Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 0 Minutes Background: Board approval is required for the August 20, 2020 Board Meeting. Submitted By: Staff

MINUTES of the meeting of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO August 20, 2020

The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Idaho held a public virtual meeting on August 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Board Vice Chair Bruce Hobbs called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with a quorum present. In attendance were Board members Bruce Hobbs, Bridget Phillips, Carolyn Baird, and Tyler Heasley. Board members Miquelle Crosland, Krysti Archer, and Lindsay Arnett were not present. Also present was Principal Julianna Turley; as well as Academica representatives Dave Litster, Gayle Jefferson, and Gary McClain. Doug Rodriguez and Carlos Ferralls from Doral, Inc. were also present.

2. Public Comment and Discussion There was no public comment.

3. Action to Approve Amended Agenda Member Phillips moved to approve the amended agenda. Member Baird seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

4. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes from the July 23, 2020 and August 12, 2020 Board Meetings b. Approval of the Following Subleases: i. Club Confident, LLC ii. Stars and Stripes Volleyball Club c. Acceptance of Funding from Distance/Blended Learning - Idaho Rebounds - Corona Virus Relief Fund Member Baird moved to approve the consent agenda. Member Phillips seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

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5. Update from Principal Julianna Turley Principal Julianna Turley addressed the Board, sharing her screen to illustrate some of the goings-on at the school, including the fact that the teachers were in the building and preparing for the start of school. They underwent arts integration professional development with Melanie Rick from the Focus Five group, partnered with the Kennedy Center, adding that she was an amazing resource. They also focused on the specific education of the students and safety measures. Principal Turley stated that they had a service project taking place the following Monday, moving furniture from the hallways to portable storage. The charter commission was planning to visit on Tuesday for an audit. Additional training was upcoming, including the Charlotte Danielson framework and math.

6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an HVAC Contract from the Following Bids: A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning, HS Mechanical, and Western Heating and Air Conditioning Mr. Gary McClain reminded the Board that this item was carried over from the last meeting, adding that HS Mechanical had been added to the proposals. HS Mechanical been servicing the equipment for the past seven years, and it was Mr. McClain’s recommendation that they continue, as they were competitive with the lowest bid. Member Hobbs asked Principal Turley if everything seemed to be in working order, to which Principal Turley replied that they had a few issues which had been taken care of by HS. Principal Turley asked in regards to changing filters and those types of preventative measures, to which Mr. McClain replied that this was something that HS would take care of , adding that he would look into moving the fall servicing up a bit to ensure that everything was in good shape. Member Hobbs asked if HS had submitted insurance forms, to which Mr. McClain replied that he would ensure they had those prior to executing a contract. Member Heasley moved to approve the HVAC contract with HS Mechanical. Member Phillips seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

7. Marketing Update Principal Turley stated that they had launched a huge social media campaign that had been quite successful, adding that all grade levels were full, with the exception of 2nd grade, where they had been considering adding a second 2nd grade classroom. They made the decision to stay with one 2nd grade classroom with a wait list. The current strategy was to maintain the students that they had already enrolled, including holding an open house. Principal Turley stated that there were still some apprehensions in the community associated with the pandemic, which was another reason they would like to focus on retaining the enrolled families.

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Member Phillips commended Principal Turley for her hard work in dealing with the added difficulties of opening a school in a pandemic. Mr. Doug Rodriguez and Mr. Carlos Ferralls, from the Doral affiliates in Florida, echoed those commendations.

Member Baird moved to enter an executive session to approve amended teacher contracts pursuant to Idaho State Code 74-206(1)(a). Member Phillips seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION to approve Revised Teacher Contracts, Pursuant to Idaho State Code 74-206 (1)(a) This item took place in an executive session. Member Phillips moved to return to the regular session. Member Heasley seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve. Member Phillips moved to approve the addendum to the teacher contracts as discussed in the executive session for the following teachers: Andie Rodgers, Wyatt McGuire, and Saquoyah Luecke. Member Heasley seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

9. Academica Announcements Mr. Dave Litster addressed the Board and noted that Bob Howell had visited with the Doral teachers the previous day. Ms. Gayle Jefferson addressed the Board and stated that she would be there to help with the audit the following Tuesday.

10. Member Comment There was no member comment.

11. Public Comment and Discussion There was no public comment.

12. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Approved on: ______Secretary of the Board of Directors Doral Academy of Idaho

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8 DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO Supporting Document

Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 3b – Approval of the Following Sublease with Church of Christ Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Subleases Action Appointments Approval X Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Consent Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 0 Minutes Background: Background: Board approval is needed for the sublease with Church of Christ.

Submitted By: Staff

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Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 3c – DAI Grant Funding Acceptances: i. Title I-A Improving Basic Programs ii. Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction iii. Non-ESSERF - Idaho Rebounds - Corona Virus Relief Fund iv. CARES ACT - ESSERF - State Set-Aside Learner Management System v. CARES ACT – ESSERF vi. ESSER – Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Number of Enclosures: 6

SUBJECT: Grant Funding Acceptance Action Appointments Approval X Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Consent Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 0 Minutes Background: Background: Award letters for each grant have been included in the support materials. In regards to the Title I and Title II grants: although the state has awarded funding under this funding source, the amount of funding was based on student enrollment projections (as submitted in the original charter application). Because these numbers are subject to change, once the state has received enrollment information in Oct. and Nov., it is recommended that the

20 funding not be spent, until such time that enrollment numbers are verified by the state. If spending takes place prior to enrollment confirmation, the school could be required to return funding, if it is found that the amount spent is over the actual allocation that should have been received. Submitted By: Staff

21 Notification ID:00034567 Page 1 of 2 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Registration on Sam.Gov 650 W. STATE STREET P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0027 Doral Academy of Idaho, Inc. DUNS Number 117165868 1310 S. Vista Ave Ste 27 CAGE Code 8MWH1 OFFICE: 208-332-6800 FAX: 208-334-2228 Boise SPEECH/HEARING IMPAIRED: 1-800-377-3529 ID, 83705 - 2579

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Education

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) S010A200012 CFDA Number 84.010

Federal Award Project Description Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

Subaward Details Subaward Name Title I-A Improving Basic Programs Period of Performance 7/1/2020 - 9/30/2022 Action Type Initial Award Date 8/21/2020 Current Award Amount $35,509.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $35,509.00

Terms And Conditions

1 ) Federal Grants are made subject to all Federal statutes, regulations, program terms and conditions of the Federal award. In addition to all applicable statutes and regulations, Federal funds must be used in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200, Subpart D-Post Federal Award Requirements, and Subpart E-Cost Principles and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as applicable.

22 Notification ID:00034567 Page 2 of 2 2 ) Any additional requirements that the State Department of Education imposes on the subrecipient to meet its own responsibility to the Federal awarding agency including identification of any required financial performance reports must be complied with.

3 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward.

4 ) Federal Regulations require that the State Department of Education and auditors have access to the subrecipient's fiscal records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to meet the requirements of C.F.R. §200.331 (b) - evaluate each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the legal agreement.

5 ) Under C.F.R. §200.343(b) all obligations incurred under the Federal award must be liquidated not later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance as specified in the additional program terms and conditions of the Federal award.

Alexandra McCann [email protected] 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 23WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034554 Page 1 of 2 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Education

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) S367A200011 CFDA Number 84.367

Federal Award Project Description Improving Teacher Quality State Grants

Subaward Details Subaward Name Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction Period of Performance 7/1/2020 - 9/30/2022 Action Type Initial Award Date 8/21/2020 Current Award Amount $6,159.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $6,159.00

Terms And Conditions

24 Notification ID:00034554 Page 2 of 2 2 ) Any additional requirements that the State Department of Education imposes on the subrecipient to meet its own responsibility to the Federal awarding agency including identification of any required financial performance reports must be complied with.

3 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward.

Alexandra McCann [email protected] 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 25WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034021 Page 1 of 5 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Treasury

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) 20-1892-0-1-806 CFDA Number 21.019

Federal Award Project Description Coronavirus Relief Fund

Subaward Details Subaward Name Non-ESSERF - Idaho Rebounds - Corona Virus Relief Fund Period of Performance 3/1/2020 - 12/30/2021 Action Type Initial Award Date 7/22/2020 Current Award Amount $19,025.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $19,025.00

Terms And Conditions

1 ) Methodology for the Idaho Non-ESSERF Idaho Rebound Coronavirus Relief Funds

These funds allocate a base amount of $34,367 to LEAs who did not receive a Title I-A allocation in 2019-2020 and increase the ESSER funded LEAs who fall below this base amount.

26 Notification ID:00034021 Page 2 of 5 2 ) The LEA is required to retain and make available any documentation in support of the GRA drawdown request. The LEA is required to maintain and submit an expense tracking document that meets the requirements set forth by the Idaho State Controller’s office.

Idaho Rebound Funds are subject to review and final approval by the Idaho State Controller’s Office. If determined that reimbursement requests do not meet allowability criteria as outlined below, funds must be returned to the State Controller’s office.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 27WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034021 Page 3 of 5 3 ) Uses of Funds

Section 601(a) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund (the “Fund”) and appropriated $150 billion to the Fund.

Funds may only be used to cover costs that—

1. Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19);

The requirement that expenditures be incurred “due to” the public health emergency means that expenditures must be used for actions taken to respond to the public health emergency. These may include expenditures incurred to allow the State, territorial, local, or Tribal government to respond directly to the emergency, such as by addressing medical or public health needs, as well as expenditures incurred to respond to second-order effects of the emergency, such as by providing economic support to those suffering from employment or business interruptions due to COVID-19-related business closures.

2. Were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 (the date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the State or government

The CARES Act also requires that payments be used only to cover costs that were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020. A cost meets this requirement if either (a) the cost cannot lawfully be funded using a line item, allotment, or allocation within that budget or (b) the cost is for a substantially different use from any expected use of funds in such a line item, allotment, or allocation.

The “most recently approved” budget refers to the enacted budget for the relevant fiscal period for the particular government, without taking into account subsequent supplemental appropriations enacted or other budgetary adjustments made by that government in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. A cost is not considered to have been accounted for in a budget merely because it could be met using a budgetary stabilization fund, rainy day fund, or similar reserve account.

Funds may not be used to fill shortfalls in government revenue to cover expenditures that would not otherwise qualify under the statute. Although a broad range of uses is allowed, revenue replacement is not a permissible use of Fund payments.

The statute also specifies that expenditures using Fund payments must be “necessary.” The Department of the Treasury understands this term broadly to mean that the expenditure is reasonably necessary for its intended use in the reasonable judgment of the government officials responsible for spending Fund payments.

3. Were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020.

A cost is “incurred” when the responsible unit of government has expended funds to cover the cost.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 28WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034021 Page 4 of 5 4 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

Any LEA receiving funding under this program will have on file with the SEA a set of assurances that meets the requirements of section 442 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232e):

• each program will be administered in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, program plans, and applications; • control of funds and property acquired using program funds will be maintained and administered by the appropriate public agency; • fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be used to ensure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, federal funds; • the LEA will make reports to the state agency or board and to the Secretary as may be needed for the state agency or board and the Secretary to perform their duties under each program, and each LEA will maintain records (as required in Section 443) and provide access to those records as the state board or agency Secretary deems necessary to carry out their responsibilities; • the LEA will provide opportunities for the participation in, planning for, and operation of each program by teachers, parents, and other interested agencies, organizations, and individuals; • applications, evaluations, plans, or reports related to each program will be made available to parents and the public; • facilities constructed under any program will be consistent with overall state construction plans and standards and with the requirements of Section 504 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA): Overview and Issues Congressional Research Service 12 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure that the facilities are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; • the LEA has adopted effective procedures for acquiring and disseminating information and research regarding the programs and for adopting, where appropriate, promising educational practices to teachers and administrators participating in each program; and • none of the funds expended under any applicable program will be used to acquire equipment if such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the purchasing entity or its employees. Such general application will be in effect for the entire duration of each program covered, unless there are substantial changes in relevant federal or state law or “other significant changes in the circumstances affecting an assurance in that application.” To the extent applicable, an LEA will include in its local application a description of how the LEA will comply with the requirements of section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C. 1228a). The description must include information on the steps the LEA proposes to take to permit students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries to overcome barriers (including barriers based on gender, race, color, national origin, disability, and age) that impede equal access to, or participation in, the program.

The LEA will comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requirements in Subpart D—Post Federal Award Requirements (2 CFR §§200.300-345) and Subpart E—Cost Principles (2 CFR §§200.400-475) to ensure that LEAs, including charter schools that are LEAs, are using ESSER funds for purposes that are reasonable, necessary, and allocable under the CARES Act.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 29WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034021 Page 5 of 5 76, 77, 81, 82, 84, 97, 98, and 99; the OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485; and the Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474. 5 ) Federal Grants are made subject to all Federal statutes, regulations, program terms and conditions of the Federal award. In addition to all applicable statutes and regulations, Federal funds must be used in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200, Subpart D-Post Federal Award Requirements, and Subpart E-Cost Principles and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as applicable. 6 ) Any additional requirements that the State Department of Education imposes on the subrecipient to meet its own responsibility to the Federal awarding agency including identification of any required financial performance reports must be complied with. 7 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward. 8 ) Federal Regulations require that the State Department of Education and auditors have access to the subrecipient's fiscal records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to meet the requirements of C.F.R. §200.331 (b) - evaluate each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the legal agreement. 9 ) Under C.F.R. §200.343(b) all obligations incurred under the Federal award must be liquidated not later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance as specified in the additional program terms and conditions of the Federal award.

Alexandra McCann [email protected] 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 30WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034076 Page 1 of 5 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Education

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) S425D200043 CFDA Number 84.425

Federal Award Project Description Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

Subaward Details Subaward Name CARES ACT - ESSERF - State Set-Aside LMS Period of Performance 3/13/2020 - 9/30/2022 Action Type Initial Award Date 7/27/2020 Current Award Amount $7,417.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $7,417.00

Terms And Conditions

1 ) The LEA is required to retain and make available any documentation in support of the GRA drawdown request.

31 Notification ID:00034076 Page 2 of 5 2 ) Uses of Funds

These ESSER funds are generated by the state set aside of 10% of the total state allocation, with a priority use for the implementation of a Learning Management System. LEAs may use these allocations for the purchase of a Learning Management System, which includes set-up fee, license fees, and professional development, resources, and materials for implementing an LMS. Should LEAs already operate a Learning Management System, the allocation may be used to cover expenses for the existing system.

Allocations were determined by establishing a base amount of $5,000 for set up and implementation per LEA, a base amount of $8.758 per student for licensing, resources and materials, and base amount of $700 for professional development related to implementing an LMS or distance learning. These funds may be used to cover expenses for an existing LMS that meets certain criteria.

3 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

LEAs will use ESSER funds for activities allowable under section 18003(d) of Division B of the CARES Act. (See Appendix A) The Department generally does not consider the following to be an allowable use of ESSER funds, under any part of 18003: 1) subsidizing or offsetting executive salaries and benefits of individuals who are not employees of the SEA or LEAs or 2) expenditures related to state or local teacher or faculty unions or associations.

LEAs receiving ESSER funds will provide equitable services to students and teachers in non-public schools located within the LEA in the same manner as provided under section 1117 of the ESEA, as determined through timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of non- public schools. (See Sec. 18005 of the CARES Act)

• The LEA will ensure that a public agency will maintain control of funds for the services and assistance provided to a non-public school under the ESSER Fund.

• The LEA will ensure that a public agency will have title to materials, equipment, and property purchased with ESSER funds.

• The LEA will ensure that services to a non-public school with ESSER funds will be provided by a public agency directly, or through contract with, another public or private entity.

The LEA will comply with the maintenance of effort provision in Section 18008(a) of Division B of the CARES Act absent waiver by the Secretary pursuant to Section 18008(b) thereof. The LEA and any other entity that receives ESSER funds will, to the greatest extent practicable, continue to compensate its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to COVID-19 in compliance with Section 18006 of Division B of the CARES Act. In addition, each entity that accepts funds will continue to pay employees and contractors to the greatest extent practicable based on the unique financial circumstances of the entity. CARES Act funds generally will not be used for bonuses, merit pay, or similar expenditures, unless related to disruptions or closures resulting from COVID-19.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 32WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034076 Page 3 of 5

The LEA, including large covered LEAs with an allocation or more than $150,000, will comply with all reporting requirements, including those in Section 15011(b)(2) of Division B of the CARES Act, and submit required reports to the Idaho State Department of Education at such time and in such manner and containing such information as may be required. (See also 2 CFR 200.327-200.329) The ISDE may require additional reporting in the future, which may include: the methodology LEAs will use to provide services or assistance to students and staff in both public and non-public schools, the uses of funds by the LEAs or other entities and demonstration of their compliance with Section 18003(d), such as any use of funds addressing the digital divide, including securing access to home-based connectivity and remote-use devices, related issues in supporting remote learning for all students, including disadvantaged populations.

The LEA will cooperate with any examination of records with respect to such funds by making records available for inspection, production, and examination, and authorized individuals available for interview and examination, upon the request of (i) the Idaho State Department of Education or (ii) any other federal agency, commission, or department in the lawful exercise of its jurisdiction and authority.

4 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

• each program will be administered in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, program plans, and applications;

• control of funds and property acquired using program funds will be maintained and administered by the appropriate public agency;

• fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be used to ensure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, federal funds;

• the LEA will make reports to the state agency or board and to the Secretary as may be needed for the state agency or board and the Secretary to perform their duties under each program, and each LEA will maintain records (as required in Section 443) and provide access to those records as the state board or agency Secretary deems necessary to carry out their responsibilities;

• the LEA will provide opportunities for the participation in, planning for, and operation of each program by teachers, parents, and other interested agencies, organizations, and individuals;

• Applications, evaluations, plans, or reports related to each program will be made available to parents and the public;

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 33WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034076 Page 4 of 5 12 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure that the facilities are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;

• the LEA has adopted effective procedures for acquiring and disseminating information and research regarding the programs and for adopting, where appropriate, promising educational practices to teachers and administrators participating in each program; and

• None of the funds expended under any applicable program will be used to acquire equipment if such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the purchasing entity or its employees.

Such general application will be in effect for the entire duration of each program covered, unless there are substantial changes in relevant federal or state law or “other significant changes in the circumstances affecting an assurance in that application.”

To the extent applicable, an LEA will include in its local application a description of how the LEA will comply with the requirements of section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C. 1228a). The description must include information on the steps the LEA proposes to take to permit students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries to overcome barriers (including barriers based on gender, race, color, national origin, disability, and age) that impede equal access to, or participation in, the program.

The LEA and other entities will comply with the provisions of all applicable acts, regulations and assurances; the following provisions of Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34 CFR parts 76, 77, 81, 82, 84, 97, 98, and 99; the OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485; and the Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.

5 ) Federal Grants are made subject to all Federal statutes, regulations, program terms and conditions of the Federal award. In addition to all applicable statutes and regulations, Federal funds must be used in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200, Subpart D-Post Federal Award Requirements, and Subpart E-Cost Principles and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as applicable.

6 ) Any additional requirements that the State Department of Education imposes on the subrecipient to meet its own responsibility to the Federal awarding agency including identification of any required financial performance reports must be complied with.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034076 Page 5 of 5 7 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward.

8 ) Federal Regulations require that the State Department of Education and auditors have access to the subrecipient's fiscal records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to meet the requirements of C.F.R. §200.331 (b) - evaluate each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the legal agreement.

9 ) Under C.F.R. §200.343(b) all obligations incurred under the Federal award must be liquidated not later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance as specified in the additional program terms and conditions of the Federal award.

Alexandra McCann [email protected] 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 35WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00033966 Page 1 of 6 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Education

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) S425D200043 CFDA Number 84.425

Federal Award Project Description Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

Subaward Details Subaward Name CARES ACT - ESSERF Period of Performance 3/13/2020 - 9/30/2022 Action Type Initial Award Date 7/14/2020 Current Award Amount $15,342.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $15,342.00

Terms And Conditions

1 ) The LEA is required to retain and make available any documentation in support of the GRA drawdown request.

2 ) Uses of Funds

LEAs may use funds for any purposes listed in section 18003(d) of the CARES Act.Fund number 252 and Revenue Code 445900 will be used for CARES Act, ESSERF. Expenditures incurred on or after March 13, 2020 may be applied to the CARES Act, ESSERF. CARES Act, ESSER funds are not Title I-A funds.

A local educational agency that receives funds under this title may use the 36 Notification ID:00033966 Page 2 of 6 funds for any of the following:

1. Any activity authorized by the ESEA of 1965, including the Native Hawaiian Education Act and the Alaska Native Educational Equity, Support, and Assistance Act (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) (‘‘IDEA’’), the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) (‘‘the Perkins Act’’), or subtitle B of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.).

2. Coordination of preparedness and response efforts of local educational agencies with State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments, and other relevant agencies, to improve coordinated responses among such entities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

3. Providing principals and others school leaders with the resources necessary to address the needs of their individual schools.

4. Activities to address the unique needs of low-income children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth, including how outreach and service delivery will meet the needs of each population.

5. Developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve the preparedness and response efforts of local educational agencies.

6. Training and professional development for staff of the local educational agency on sanitation and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases.

7. Planning for and coordinating during long-term closures, including for how to provide meals to eligible students, how to provide technology for online learning to all students, how to provide guidance for carrying out requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) and how to ensure other educational services can continue to be provided consistent with all Federal, State, and local requirements.

8. Purchasing educational technology (including hardware, software, and connectivity) for students who are served by the local educational agency that aids in regular and substantive educational interaction between students and their classroom instructors, including low-income students and students with disabilities, which may include assistive technology or adaptive equipment.

9. Providing mental health services and supports.

10. Planning and implementing activities related to summer learning and supplemental afterschool programs, including providing classroom

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 37WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00033966 Page 3 of 6 instruction or online learning during the summer months and addressing the needs of low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care.

11. Other activities that are necessary to maintain the operation of and continuity of services in local educational agencies and continuing to employ existing staff of the local educational agency.

3 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

LEAs will use ESSER funds for activities allowable under section 18003(d) of Division B of the CARES Act. The Department generally does not consider the following to be an allowable use of ESSER funds, under any part of 18003: 1) subsidizing or offsetting executive salaries and benefits of individuals who are not employees of the SEA or LEAs or 2) expenditures related to state or local teacher or faculty unions or associations.

LEAs receiving ESSER funds will provide equitable services to students and teachers in non-public schools as required under 18005 of Division B of the CARES Act.

• The LEA will ensure that a public agency will maintain control of funds for the services and assistance provided to a non-public school under the ESSER Fund.

• The LEA will ensure that a public agency will have title to materials, equipment, and property purchased with ESSER funds.

• The LEA will ensure that services to a non-public school with ESSER funds will be provided by a public agency directly, or through contract with, another public or private entity.

The LEA will comply with all reporting requirements, including those in Section 15011(b)(2) of Division B of the CARES Act, and submit required reports to the Idaho State Department of Education at such time and in such manner and containing such information as may be required. (See also 2 CFR 200.327-200.329) The ISDE may require additional reporting in

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 38WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00033966 Page 4 of 6 the future, which may include: the methodology LEAs will use to provide services or assistance to students and staff in both public and non-public schools, the uses of funds by the LEAs or other entities and demonstration of their compliance with Section 18003(d), such as any use of funds addressing the digital divide, including securing access to home-based connectivity and remote-use devices, related issues in supporting remote learning for all students, including disadvantaged populations.

4 ) 4. The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

• each program will be administered in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, program plans, and applications;

• control of funds and property acquired using program funds will be maintained and administered by the appropriate public agency;

• fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be used to ensure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, federal funds;

• the LEA will provide opportunities for the participation in, planning for, and operation of each program by teachers, parents, and other interested agencies, organizations, and individuals;

• applications, evaluations, plans, or reports related to each program will be made available to parents and the public;

• facilities constructed under any program will be consistent with overall state construction plans and standards and with the requirements of Section 504 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA): Overview and Issues Congressional Research Service 12 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure that the facilities are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;

• the LEA has adopted effective procedures for acquiring and disseminating information and research regarding the programs and for adopting, where appropriate, promising educational practices to

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 39WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00033966 Page 5 of 6 teachers and administrators participating in each program; and

• none of the funds expended under any applicable program will be used to acquire equipment if such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the purchasing entity or its employees.

7 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 40WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00033966 Page 6 of 6 8 ) Federal Regulations require that the State Department of Education and auditors have access to the subrecipient's fiscal records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to meet the requirements of C.F.R. §200.331 (b) - evaluate each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the legal agreement.

Alexandra McCann [email protected] 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 41WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034767 Page 1 of 5 Idaho State Department of Education Grant Subaward Notification

Recipient SHERRI YBARRA DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO, INC. EIN Number 842149691 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Indirect Cost Rate 0.00%

Federal Award

Federal Awarding Agency U.S. Department of Education

Pass-Through Agency Idaho State Department of Education

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) S425D200043 CFDA Number 84.425

Federal Award Project Description Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

Subaward Details Subaward Name CARES ACT - ESSERF - State Set-Aside SEL Period of Performance 3/13/2020 - 9/30/2022 Action Type Initial Award Date 9/2/2020 Current Award Amount $2,397.00 Previous Awarded Amount $0.00 Total Awarded Amount $2,397.00

Terms And Conditions

1 ) The LEA is required to retain and make available any documentation in support of the GRA drawdown request.

42 Notification ID:00034767 Page 2 of 5 2 ) Methodology calculation: Each entity received a base of $2,000 and a per pupil amount of $2.025 based on November 2019 enrollment data. These ESSER funds are generated by the state set aside of 10% of the total state allocation and must be used for expenditures that support social and emotional learning. The allocated funds from the REVISED ESSERF $1M SEL distribution are to support the development, expansion, or continuation of Social and Emotional Learning/Behavioral Health and Wellness services that support student success.

3 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

LEAs will use ESSER funds for activities allowable under section 18003 of the CARES Act. Examples of allowable activities, include but are not limited to 1) anti-bullying supports and activities, 2) suicide prevention supports and activities, 3) Title IX training, 4) SEL curriculum, 5) SEL professional development, counselor position, 6) behavioral health services. The Department generally does not consider the following to be an allowable use of ESSER funds, under any part of 18003: 1) subsidizing or offsetting executive salaries and benefits of individuals who are not employees of the SEA or LEAs or 2) expenditures related to state or local teacher or faculty unions or associations.

LEAs receiving ESSER funds will provide equitable services to students and teachers in non-public schools located within the LEA as required through timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of non- public schools. (See Sec. 18005 of the CARES Act)

The LEA will ensure that a public agency will maintain control of funds for the services and assistance provided to a non-public school under the ESSER Fund.

The LEA will ensure that a public agency will have title to materials, equipment, and property purchased with ESSER funds.

The LEA will ensure that services to a non-public school with ESSER funds will be provided by a public agency directly, or through contract with, another public or private entity.

The LEA will comply with the maintenance of effort provision in Section 18008(a) of Division B of the CARES Act absent waiver by the Secretary pursuant to Section 18008(b) thereof.

The LEA and any other entity that receives ESSER funds will, to the greatest extent practicable, continue to compensate its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to COVID-19 in compliance with Section 18006 of Division B of the CARES Act. In addition, each entity that accepts funds will continue to pay employees and contractors to the greatest extent practicable based on the unique financial circumstances of the entity. CARES Act funds generally will not be used for bonuses, merit pay, or similar expenditures, unless related to disruptions or closures resulting from COVID-19.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 43WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034767 Page 3 of 5 addressing the digital divide, including securing access to home-based connectivity and remote-use devices, related issues in supporting remote learning for all students, including disadvantaged populations.

4 ) The Superintendent or his/her authorized representative assures the following:

Each program will be administered in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, program plans, and applications;

Control of funds and property acquired using program funds will be maintained and administered by the appropriate public agency;

Fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be used to ensure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, federal funds;

The LEA will make reports to the state agency or board and to the Secretary as may be needed for the state agency or board and the Secretary to perform their duties under each program, and each LEA will maintain records (as required in Section 443) and provide access to those records as the state board or agency Secretary deems necessary to carry out their responsibilities;

The LEA will provide opportunities for the participation in, planning for, and operation of each program by teachers, parents, and other interested agencies, organizations, and individuals;

Applications, evaluations, plans, or reports related to each program will be made available to parents and the public;

Facilities constructed under any program will be consistent with overall state construction plans and standards and with the requirements of Section 504 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA): Overview and Issues Congressional Research Service 12 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure that the facilities are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;

The LEA has adopted effective procedures for acquiring and disseminating information and research regarding the programs and for adopting, where appropriate, promising educational practices to teachers and administrators participating in each program; and

None of the funds expended under any applicable program will be used to acquire equipment if such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the purchasing entity or its employees.

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 44WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034767 Page 4 of 5 The LEA will comply with the requirements of section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C. 1228a) and have on file, a description that includes information on the steps the LEA proposes to take to permit students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries to overcome barriers (including barriers based on gender, race, color, national origin, disability, and age) that impede equal access to, or participation in, the program.

7 ) The approved restricted indirect cost rate negotiated between the subrecipient and the State Department of Education can be applied to this subaward.

Alexandra McCann [email protected]

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 45WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV Notification ID:00034767 Page 5 of 5 208-332-6900

IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 46WWW.SDE.IDAHO.GOV DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 4 – Campus and Academic Update from Principal Julianna Turley Number of Enclosures: 0

SUBJECT: Principal’s Update Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Principal Julianna Turley Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 10-15 Minutes Background: Update and additional information from Principal Julianna Turley. Principal Turley will screen share documents during the meeting.

Submitted By: Staff

47 DORAL ACADEMY OF IDAHO Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 24, 2020 Agenda Item: 5 – Discussion and Possible Approval of a Revised 2020/2021 School Opening Plan Number of Enclosures: 3

SUBJECT: 2020/2021 School Year Opening Plan Revision X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Principal Julianna Turley Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve the revised 2020/2021 school year opening plan. Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 10-15 Minutes Background: Principal Turley and the Board would like to discuss possible revisions to the school opening.

As part of the support materials, please consider the Idaho CDH presentation 9/16/2020: "School re-opening - Slowing the Spread" link: https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/videos/DAC/Coronavirus/School-Reopening- Slowing-the-Spread-Presentation.mp4

Submitted By: Staff

48 September 14 - Schools in Yellow, Alternate Schedule Begins September 8, 2020 - Central District Health made the recommendation today that schools could move into their yellow categories of operation. West Ada School District will continue remote learning through the rest of this week, beginning the yellow category of operations on Monday, September 14.

Find Your Team Designation: To find your child's team designation for use in the alternate day schedule, please log into PowerSchool. The designation is based on the primary contact's last name in an effort to keep children within one household in the same team. If you need to request a team change, please do so by filling out the change form.

Alternate Day Schedule: The alternate day schedule exists to limit the number of students in a building at one time by splitting the population in half. Your child will attend school according to this schedule, and on alternate days learn remotely. The alternate day schedule is available in the district calendars section.

Instructional Expectations: The needs of each individual classroom vary. Synchronous (live) instruction may take place on days when students are remote, but it is more likely that asynchronous (recorded) instruction will take place. The school district has limited devices and uploading bandwidth to accommodate live video instruction for all classrooms. It is still important that every child check in or log into their classes daily for attendance. The instructional guide for the yellow category is available in the fall reopening plan section.

Preschool and Kindergarten: Students in preschool and kindergarten will not follow the alternate day schedule, instead they will attend school every day. See more about the decision to bring back our younger grades in the top stories.

West AdaSCHOOL DISTRICT 1303 East Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 | PHONE: 208-855-4500 | FAX: 208-350-5962

49 LEGISLATURE PASSES LIABILITY PROTECTION BILL, WRAPS UP SPECIAL SESSION Clark Corbin 08/26/2020 After three unusual days in a special session, the Idaho House and Senate passed a civil liability immunity bill designed to protect school officials from lawsuits amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Following hours of technical and sometimes bizarre debate in committee and on the floor, the House passed House Bill 6 by a vote of 54-15 Wednesday afternoon.

At about 8:30 p.m. the Senate followed suit, passing it 27-7. Both the House and Senate adjourned the special session for good at about 9:15 p.m.

The bill heads next to Gov. Brad Little’s desk for final consideration. Little said he convened the special session, at least in part, to address civil liability protection during the pandemic.

Under HB 6, a person, school district, college or university would be “immune from civil liability for damages or an injury resulting from exposure of an individual to coronavirus.”

Rep, Julianne Young “Our hope is to provide confidence in a crisis of confidence to our schools, to our businesses that they can open their doors, they can serve their patients, they can resume their activities, they can educate our kids, they can go to ballgames,” said sponsoring Rep. Julianne Young, R-Blackfoot.

That immunity, however, would not extend to acts of “willful or reckless misconduct,” according to the bill.

The issue has divided education groups as schools begin reopening for fall.

50 The Idaho School Boards Association submitted written testimony supporting HB 6.

“Because liability insurance providers do not cover COVID-19 claims, any costs associated with possible litigation would have to be paid out of a school or district’s operating account or pushed onto the taxpayers with a tort levy,” the ISBA said in a written statement.

But the ISBA said the protection should not be absolute.

“The ISBA also believes that this does not absolve districts and schools from ensuring their staff and students are safe,” the statement said. “All schools have been provided ample opportunities to collaborate with local health officials, detailed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, and the State Board of Education’s Re-Opening Framework.”

Meanwhile, the Idaho Education Association said it was staunchly opposed to liability immunity legislation.

“It creates yet another barrier to providing safe school buildings for students and educators,” the teachers’ union said in a written statement. “Rather than focusing on immunity and end runs around accountability, the Legislature should be putting their efforts into providing safe school environments for our students and educators.”

Altogether, a House committee considered five liability and immunity bills and killed another during an introductory hearing earlier in the week. During a series of rocky committee hearings that began Monday and continued Wednesday, public testimony ran overwhelmingly against the immunity bills.

51 Rep. Barbara Ehardt But legislators who backed HB 6 said it could give people confidence to return to their normal lives.

“It’s down. The numbers are down,” said Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, in reference to coronavirus cases. “It’s time we get our schools and our businesses and churches back.”

Rep. Ryan Kerby, a New Plymouth Republican and retired school superintendent, said HB 6 would restore some balance to the school reopening debate. School officials, fearing a lawsuit, now have to focus on the numbers behind the virus — which has infected more than 30,000 Idahoans, killing more than 300. Civil liability protection would allow administrators to consider how school closures affect learning and social-emotional health.

“Right now, our parents’ voices are being muffled,” he said.

The bill passed the House along nearly party lines, with Republicans Fred Wood of Burley and Bryan Zollinger of Idaho Falls joining Democrats in opposition.

House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel of Boise downplayed the idea that Idaho businesses and schools are at risk of a “tsunami of litigation.” Idaho has robust law protecting against frivolous lawsuits. In the case of a lawsuit regarding coronavirus, a plaintiff would have to pinpoint the source of an infection, “which is almost impossible,” she said.

52 During a news conference Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker Scott Bedke said the session ran longer than he wanted — and has been marred by protests that disrupted the process and discouraged Idahoans from participating in the debate. “That’s not how it should be,” said Bedke, R-Oakley.

However, Bedke praised legislators for working their way through the civil liability debate to come up with a compromise bill that would remain in effect into 2021.

In other business from the special session:

• The Senate approved its own version of a resolution calling for an end to the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration, which Little imposed on March 13. But unlike a resolution the House passed Tuesday — in hopes of rescinding the declaration immediately — the Senate resolution directs the Legislature and Little to work on the issue when the 2021 session convenes in January. “We’re calling on the governor to end (the declaration), but in a responsible way,” said Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill, R- Rexburg. The Senate passed its resolution by voice vote, then took no action on the House resolution, killing it. • The House and Senate agreed on two bills related to procedures for November’s upcoming election. One bill would guarantee in-person voting. The other provides additional time for county clerks to process absentee ballots.

The special session began Monday morning and is the fourth of the past 20 years. Previous special sessions took place in 2000, 2006 and 2015.

Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert contributed to this report.

ABOUT CLARK CORBIN Reporter Clark Corbin has covered Idaho government and education for more than a decade. He’s followed every legislative session, gavel-to-gavel, since 2011. Clark is a co-host of the Extra Credit podcast with Kevin Richert published on Fridays. You can follow him on Twitter: @clarkcorbin. He can be reached by email at [email protected]