Regular Board Meeting - January 20, 2026

The Mountain Home School District #193 held its regular board meeting on January 20, 2026. The meeting included the election of district officers and approval of various administrative items such as the district calendar for 2026-2027 and public posting locations. Significant procurement-related discussions involved approval of travel requests for staff and students, including a detailed proposal for a student trip to Australia and New Zealand with educational and scientific activities, and approval for staff to attend specialized training and an educational technology conference. The board also approved the disposal of an old school district activities bus due to safety concerns, with plans to monitor and replace aging vehicles as needed. Additionally, the board discussed and approved policies related to student-owned electronic communication devices, aiming to reduce classroom distractions. No new contracts or major capital improvement projects were reported during this meeting.