PCSD 25 School Board Work Session 9.8.26

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held a school board work session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on administrative and operational reports. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential sale or lease of the Washington Elementary School property, with interested parties expressing intent to bid and redevelop the building. The board agreed to place this matter on the upcoming agenda for further discussion. Additionally, the board reviewed the supplemental levy renewal election and discussed budget impacts, including state facility fund payments that reduced the levy burden on taxpayers. The session also covered the Highland High School rebuilding project, with plans to bid phase four of construction in January 2027. Policy updates were reviewed, including hiring processes and budget advisory committee membership, with plans to finalize these in future meetings. The board also discussed training workshops and the dual language immersion program, highlighting staffing and budget challenges amid declining enrollment. No formal votes were taken during this work session, but several items were scheduled for action in subsequent meetings.