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6 09, 2021

9 September 2021 Regular Board Meeting

2021-09-06T18:47:31-06:00

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
9 September 2021, 7:00 a.m.

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Minutes of 12 August 2021 and 24 August 2021
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information Items:
A. Special Education LEA Determinations – School Year 2019-2020
B. Crosswalk Creston Road
C. MSPLIP Inspection Report
D. ESSER III Plan
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies
A. Policy Updates
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. District Goals for 2021/2022 – Strategic Plan of Education (Policy 1610)
B. Coaching Contracts Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cross Country
C. Stipend J. Shanks – Managing Google Classroom
D. Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan
E. Furnace Replacement Bids
F. Extra-Duty Teacher Contracts 2021/2022 for Independent Study Students
G. Add Bus Stop to Existing Route
H. Substitute List
I. Transportation Contracts
J. Before School Care Contracts
K. Out of District Requests
L. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
M. Principal Goals – Executive Session
VIII. Claims – September 2021
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 14 October 2021, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. 11 November 2021, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
X. Adjourn

Citizens may comment on items appearing on the agenda when invited to participate during that agenda item by the Board Chair. Citizens may comment on items related to School District business not appearing on this agenda during the public comment portion of the meeting as noted in the public comment form.

Information about this agenda, including the Board packet and supplemental documents, is available at the School District office. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

The Board Chair is authorized to adjust the order of agenda items to accommodate scheduling needs of interested parties.

9 September 2021 Regular Board Meeting2021-09-06T18:47:31-06:00
21 08, 2021

24 August 2021 Special Board Meeting Agenda

2021-10-11T15:53:39-06:00

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
24 August 2021, 7:00 a.m. via Zoom

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
This meeting is being held via electronic means. Please see below for more information to connect remotely.

I. Call to order
II. Public Participation / Correspondence
III. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Classified Employee Notice of Hire – Aide for 2021-2022
B. Hourly Paid Classified Employees Stipend for 2021-2022
C. Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan
IV. Claims – August 2021
V. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 9 September 2021, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. 14 October 2021, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
VI. Adjourn

Citizens may comment on items appearing on the agenda when invited to participate during that agenda item by the Board Chair. Citizens may comment on items related to School District business not appearing on this agenda during the public comment portion of the meeting as noted in the public comment form.

Information about this agenda, including the Board packet and supplemental documents, is available at the School District office. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

The Board Chair is authorized to adjust the order of agenda items to accommodate scheduling needs of interested parties.

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Topic: Special Meeting
Time: Aug 24, 2021 07:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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16 08, 2021

21 July 2021 Minutes

2021-08-16T20:34:12-06:00

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
21 July 2021

MINUTES

I. Call to order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was held remotely via a Zoom meeting platform. Present were Board Trustees Matt Hartle, Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Twila Brenneman, Barry Farrell and Nevada Hafer. Also in attendance were Tami Ward, Principal, Tammy Bartos, District Clerk, and Nicole Noonan, CPA.
II. Minutes of 23 June 2021. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to approve the minutes as presented. Nevada Hafer seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
IV. Information Items:
A. Asbestos Report. A certified Asbestos Inspector performed this required inspection. The reinspection did not reveal any newly friable homogenous areas. There were no significant changes/issues on the report.
B. 2019-2020 Audit Report. Nicole Noonan, CPA presented the Audit Report.
C. Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan. There was no new information to present.
D. MTSBA Call for Resolutions: 2023 Legislative Session. Information was provided regarding this call for resolutions from MTSBA-member school districts.
V. Policies
A. Policy Updates: 2170, 2170P, 3121, 3150, 3311, 3413 – 1st Read. Updates to policies due to recent State legislation and changes with the Montana Digital Academy. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to approve policies 2170, 2170P, 3121, 3150, 3311, 3413 as presented. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Policy Updates: 2332, 3233, 3510, 3550, 3550F, 4211, 4331 – 1st Read. Updates to policies due to recent State legislation and updates to policies governing student clubs and groups in a manner consistent with the federal Equal Access Act. These require a second reading. No action at this time.
VI. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Declaration of Unforeseen Emergency in accordance with Title 20, chapter 9, part 8, MCA. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved that the Board of Trustees declare an unforeseen emergency within the meaning of that term as set forth in Title 20, Chapter 9, Part 8, MCA, to become immediately effective and to continue through June 30, 2022, or until terminated by a vote of the Board of Trustees. The declaration is necessary due to community and school health concerns related to COVID-19. The Board of Trustees authorizes the Administrator to take necessary steps to execute this declaration and inform the public and government agencies of this declaration. Nevada Hafer seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Workspace/Cubicle for Special Education Specialists in the Library – Quotes. Not available at this time. No action.
C. Montana Schools Property & Liability Insurance Plan Insurance Proposal 7/1/21 – 7/1/22. Barry Farrell moved to approve the MSPLIP proposal for property and liability insurance for 7/1/21 – 7/1/22 as presented. Twila Brenneman seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Intermountain Agreement. This is a renewal agreement with Intermountain to provide Educational and Therapeutic services to students enrolled in the school district authorized to receive Day Treatment services. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to approve the agreement with Intermountain for Educational and Therapeutic Day Treatment services for the period of 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 as presented. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Summer Transportation Agreements. We did not have anyone available to drive our e-bus for summer services to Intermountain. The reimbursement rate is the same as schools receive from the State during the regular school year for driving an e-bus. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to approve reimbursement to Intermountain Day Treatment and associated parents to transport student to the summer day treatment program at a rate of 50 cents per mile for up to 22.5 miles per trip for a maximum of two times per day. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
F. MTSBA 2021 Membership Election Ballot. Twila Brenneman moved to approve acceptance of the MTSBA membership issues including 1) Principles and Guidelines, 2) FY23 Dues Revenue Estimate, 3) Nomination of Scott Walter as MTSBA President-Elect, and 4) Nomination of Tom Billteen as MTSBA Vice-President, as presented. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Auditor Proposals. Three proposals were included for review. Barry Farrell moved to approve the proposal of Nicole Noonan, CPA, PC for the 2020-2021 Audit. Twila Brenneman seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
H. New Teacher Hire & Contract 2021-2022. The hiring committee interviewed applicants on May 11th and made a recommendation; all pre-employment requirements have been met. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to hire Bailey Johnson as a teacher for the 2021-2022 school year and approve her teaching contract as presented. Barry Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
I. Hire Part-Time Aide for 2021/2022 – New Position – nil.
J. Classified Staff Contracts renewal or non-renewal 2021-2022 & Compensation – nil.
VII. Claims – July 2021. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved to approve the claims approval list as presented. Twila Brenneman seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 12 August 2021, 7:00 am Budget & Regular Meeting
IX. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

_____________________________
Tammy Bartos, District Clerk

_____________________________
Matt Hartle, Board Chair

21 July 2021 Minutes2021-08-16T20:34:12-06:00
15 08, 2021

12 August 2021 Final Budget Meeting continued 16 August

2021-08-15T20:14:44-06:00

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
FINAL BUDGET SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
16 August 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the School

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
The budget portion of this meeting may be continued from day-to-day until adoption of a budget.

Notice from 15 August 2021 Board Meeting:

In accordance with the notice provided on the agenda, the board meeting will be continued on August 16, 2021, to further consider the adoption of the District’s final budget.

NOTE: The budget portion of this meeting may be continued from day-to-day until adoption of a budget.

Citizens may comment on items appearing on the agenda when invited to participate during that agenda item by the Board Chair. Citizens may comment on items related to School District business not appearing on this agenda during the public comment portion of the meeting as noted in the public comment form.

Information about this agenda, including the Board packet and supplemental documents, is available at the School District office. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

The Board Chair is authorized to adjust the order of agenda items to accommodate scheduling needs of interested parties.

12 August 2021 Final Budget Meeting continued 16 August2021-08-15T20:14:44-06:00
14 08, 2021

12 August Final Budget Meeting continued 15 August

2021-08-15T09:52:58-06:00

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
FINAL BUDGET SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
15 August 2021, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
The budget portion of this meeting may be continued from day-to-day until adoption of a budget.

Notice from 14 August 2021 Board Meeting:

In accordance with the notice provided on the agenda, the board meeting will be continued on August 15, 2021, to further consider the adoption of the District’s final budget.

NOTE: The budget portion of this meeting may be continued from day-to-day until adoption of a budget.

Citizens may comment on items appearing on the agenda when invited to participate during that agenda item by the Board Chair. Citizens may comment on items related to School District business not appearing on this agenda during the public comment portion of the meeting as noted in the public comment form.

Information about this agenda, including the Board packet and supplemental documents, is available at the School District office. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

The Board Chair is authorized to adjust the order of agenda items to accommodate scheduling needs of interested parties.

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