Our Veterans Day Assembly was amazing! I would like to Thank Josh Hurley, Cascade Community School's Director, and Katherine Atwood, Cascade Schools K-12 Music, Choir, and Band Teacher for their efforts to put together such a wonderful event. I would also like to Thank all of our wonderful students and staff members of the Cascade School District for their participation and involvement in the assembly. Our ASB President and the Band Students were a big part of the assembly and its success! But most importantly, I am so thankful for our Veterans and their willingness to attend the program and allow us to show our gratitude and appreciation for their service to our country. It was a great day to be a Rambler!

Picture Retakes & Winter Sports Photos 11/19/24

Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29 - NO SCHOOL

Every year, our elementary students sit together on one long table to share a Thanksgiving Feast of potluck foods. If you are able to, please sign up to bring in a food identified on the sign up linked below.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist during the day!

Thanksgiving Feast sign up

We are already looking for great people to coach our GREAT athletes!

Click here to view our Coach Position openings

With funding from Idaho’s Millennium Fund and in collaboration with Idaho’s public health districts, the Department of Education, the Department of Juvenile Corrections, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, drug prevention experts and others, Idaho Public Television has launched a statewide youth substance-use prevention and awareness campaign, "Welcome to the Unaltered State."

The new campaign is focused on upstream prevention by building better connections for kids and changing Idaho’s attitudes and beliefs about youth substance use. The campaign includes a documentary, video and radio commercials and billboards, as well as a resource-rich website that connects kids, parents and community members with organizations that provide prevention materials and expertise.

Learn more about the substance-use prevention campaign by clicking on the photo of this section.

Working memory is the ability to hold and use information in the mind for short periods. Some children may find it difficult to remember instructions, keep track of tasks, or recall important details from lessons. Parents can support their child's working memory by using tools like visual aids, repeating instructions, and creating step-by-step routines for tasks. Encouraging your child to take breaks and practice self-check-ins can also strengthen this important skill​.

Nicole Dellabalma

Director of Special Services

nicole@cascadeschools.org

Policy 1600 - Code of Ethics - DECEMBER MEETING

Policy 2500 - Library Materials - DECEMBER MEETING

Policy 2520 - Selection, Adoption, Use, and Removal or Curricular Materials - DECEMBER MEETING

Policy 2530 - Learning & Library Materials Review - APPROVED

Policy 2530F - Learning & Library Materials Review Form - APPROVED

Policy 3265 - Student Technology, Internet Acceptable Use & Student Owned Electronic Devices - DECEMBER MEETING

Policy 3330 - Student Discipline - APPROVED

Policy 3400 - Drug Testing in Extracurricular Activities - APPROVED

Policy 3500 - Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations - APPROVED

Policy 3500F - Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations Form - APPROVED

Policy 5700 - Substitutes - APPROVED

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE:

November 19, 2024

6:00pm

Room 135

Topics:

• Long Term Strategic Plan values statements
• Superintendent Search contract with ISBA
• IT & Cyber companies research

1500P - Board Meeting Procedures

• This update is prompted by HB 645 on recall elections and by SB 1361a on public comment. HB 645 provided limitations on the ability of Trustees subject to recall to vote on certain subject matter. It also provided exceptions for requirements related to quorums in the event that one or more vacancies exist. SB 1361a requires boards to adopt rules of order for operating your board meetings. This is a required update to a required policy

• ISBA 1500 Procedure

1500B - Board Meeting Operating Protocol

• SB 1361a requires school boards to adopt rules of order that govern their meetings, including offering in person public comment during regular meetings. ISBA School Board Standards recommend that boards develop a Board Operating Protocol from the concepts below with adaptation to their local context - this should be unique to our board however the first four items are strongly recommended by ISBA for inclusion. Once developed, it is suggested that boards publicly commit collectively and individually to their operating protocol to enhance teamwork among board members and between the board and the chief administrator. A Board Operating Protocol is a required document, but not a required policy. Once the protocol is finalized, it is recommended that a copy is displayed publicly in the board room, along with relevant policies on public comment.

• Sample ISBA Board Operating Protocol

Policy 4105 Public Participation in Board Meetings

• This update was prompted by SB 1361a, which requires school districts to allow in person public comment on agenda items prior to taking final action. Most of the update cleans up and clarifies public comment items and expectations. ISBA has removed the bolded “notice” near the otp of the policy, but encourages boards to maintain a revised version of it on their own. This pairs with the Board Operating Protocol and procedure on board meetings. ISBA recommends having this policy and form readily available at board meetings, along with the established board operating protocol. This is a required update to a required policy

• ISBA 4105 policy

• ISBA 4105 Form

Email: joni@cascadeschools.org
Website: https://www.cascadeschools.org/
Location: 209 North School Street, Cascade, ID, USA
Phone: (208)630-6057
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Twitter: @ourschool