CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
24 JUNE 2024
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. The meeting was held remotely via a Zoom meeting platform. Present were Board Trustees Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Twila Brenneman, Megan Derrington, Barry Farrell, and Nevada Hafer. Also in attendance were Rachel Stevens, Principal, and Tammy Bartos, District Clerk.
II. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
III. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Hiring Process for a 1.0 Teacher Position for 2024/2025 and Combining Classes Options. M. Moore has withdrawn her acceptance of the teaching position. In addition to opening the position for hire there was discussion regarding possible combination classes. Barry Farrell volunteered to be on the hiring committee with all other trustees to serve as backup as needed. Twila Brenneman moved to approve the hiring process for a 1.0 FTE Teacher Position for the 2024/2025 school year, and trustee volunteers for the hiring committee as presented. Megan Derrington seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Nevada Hafer moved to approve that if prior to hiring a 1.0 FTE Teacher the combined class size of any two classes falls within district policy and state limits to move forward with pursuing combining classes for the 2024/2025 school year. Twila Brenneman seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 8 August 2024, 7:00am, Budget & Regular Meeting
V. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/Tammy Bartos, District Clerk
/s/Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Board Chair