CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
21 May 2025
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 7:47 a.m. The meeting was held remotely via a Zoom platform. Present were Board Trustees Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Twila Brenneman, Megan Derrington, Barry Farrell and Nevada Hafer. Also in attendance were Rachel Stevens, Principal, Tammy Bartos, District Clerk, and Gina McWilliam, District Clerk in training.
II. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
III. Information
A. Resignations – CS & JH. Cassandra Sydnor, Custodian, has submitted her resignation effective June 6th. Mr. Hagen, Bus Driver and Maintenance, has submitted his resignation effective June 15th. Mrs. Stevens has accepted the resignations.
IV. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Resolution Request County to Conduct School Elections FY2026. Twila Brenneman moved to approve the resolution requesting Flathead County conduct the 2026 elections as presented. Nevada Hafer seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Hiring Process for Custodian, Maintenance and Bus Driver Positions. Twila Brenneman moved to approve the hiring process begin for the openings of custodian, maintenance and bus driver and trustee volunteers for the hiring committee as presented. Megan Derrington seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen and Twila Brenneman volunteered to serve as trustees on the hiring committee, with the remaining trustees available if there is conflict in scheduling.
C. Extra Duty Contracts Custodian and Maintenance. While the district conducts a search for qualified applicants to fill the open positions, Cindi Conley has agreed to take care of the custodial and minor maintenance duties this summer. Megan Derrington moved to approve the extra duty contract for Cindy Conley for the assignment of custodial and maintenance duties as presented. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 12 June 2025, 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
B. 14 August 2025, 7:00 a.m. Budget & Regular Meeting
VI. Adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/Tammy Bartos, District Clerk
/s/Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Board Chair