Board Minutes

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 November 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 7:04 a.m. in the Creston School Library. The following members were present: Arnold Bjork, Joanna Massie, Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, and Shawn McDonough. Also in attendance: Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Tami Ward – Principal, Jeff Hagen – Bus/Maintenance, Jen Johnson – 2nd grade teacher, Shanta Milne – Kindergarten teacher and Melissa Potts – 1st grade teacher.

II. Minutes of 10 October 2019 and 14 October 2019. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Shawn McDonough seconded approval of the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

III. Public Participation / Correspondence. An invitation from Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees to Partner Districts Board of Trustees for November 21st was handed out. The invitation was for a social time prior to and to attend the last Boardsmanship Academy Training being held at FVCC.

IV. Information Item:
A. MTSUIP (Unemployment Insurance) Annual Meeting Summary Letter / Report. A letter summarizing the annual meeting was shared with the Board. Also, a copy of the 2019 Annual Report was made available.

V. Reports:

A. Clerk. Statement of Expenditure includes payroll and claims through 11 November 2019. The General Fund is at 25% committed and the Grand Total of all funds is at 21% committed. Reconciliation to County Treasurer has been completed for August and September 2019. Also reported on Fund 115 projects, Fall Student Enrollment Count, Compensation Expenditure Report and MSSA Rural Survey.

B. Principal. Student Enrollment is at 117. A list of minor building maintenance repairs that have been or will be completed in the near future was given. There was no change to the Facility Conditions Inventory this month. A grant of $5,750 from FEC Round Up for Safety was awarded to purchase aluminum two-tier bleachers and an 11-inch landing mat to be used under the climbing wall and cargo net. Mrs. Ward will attend a MTSBA training this month regarding 504 accommodations and special education. A Special Education Compliance Monitoring Audit has been performed by the MT OPI and, based on the review, the OPI has determined that the district has met the standards for compliance. Teachers are continuing their study of spelling instruction through the book Super Spellers. Teachers are gathering data and information for report cards and conferences as we near the end of the trimester; Mrs. Ward is working on an informational grading guide for parents. A first aid kit has been purchased and placed by the back door; buckets of ice melt have been placed at accessible areas; all staff members have the responsibility to salt the sidewalks if conditions are icy; caution signs warning of icy conditions will be placed at the gates. Starting this spring all 5th graders will be assessed in science using a new assessment aligned to the Montana Content Standards for Science – this replaces the 4th grade Science CRT. There was an Open House and reception at the new Special Education Cooperative building the end of October. The Special Education Cooperative will host a guest speaker later in the year to provide information about new legislation regarding dyslexia screening. The Crossroads program is fully staffed for the school year and students are making behavioral and academic progress.

C. Staff. Jen Johnson shared the staff report via a Google Slides presentation which highlighted student work and projects.

VI. Policies:

A. 5000 Series (see attached list) – 2nd reading. Reviewed policies in the 5000 Series, taking into consideration MTSBA recommendations of which current policies to keep, modify or replace with MTSBA model policies as well as policies to add or repeal. Joanna Massie moved and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approval of the 5000 series as presented to replace our existing 5000 policy series. Motion passed unanimously.

B. 3000 & 4000 Series (see attached list) – 1st reading. Reviewed the policies in this series. No motion needed.

VII. Consideration of Action Items:

A. Coaching Contracts – Girls Basketball. Joanna Massie moved and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approving the contract for Emily Russell as the 5th/6th grade Girls Basketball Coach for the January – March 2020 Season as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

B. Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Terms of Audit Engagement Letter. Nicole Noonan, CPA, has forwarded the required document. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Shawn McDonough seconded approval of the FY19 Audit Engagement Letter as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

C. MSPLIP Notice of Annual Meeting & Proxy. There is an annual meeting later this month in Helena. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Shawn McDonough seconded appointing the MSPLIP Chairman of the Board as proxy and allow the Chairman to vote on all matters as he/she determines. Motion passed unanimously.

D. Substitute Custodian List. A new hire list was given. Joanna Massie moved and Shawn McDonough seconded approving the list as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

E. Hire Custodian 2019/2020 and Employment Contract. A hiring committee interviewed applicants for the part-time custodian position on October 31, 2019. The committee recommended Cynthia Hill for hire. Shawn McDonough moved and Joanna Massie seconded hiring Cynthia Hill as custodian for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year and approval of the employment agreement as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

F. Additional Bus Route – Creston to Bigfork and Transportation Interlocal. In order to fulfill our transportation responsibilities as per our agreement with Intermountain (approved at 10 October 2019 Board Meeting) we are in need of an additional a.m. bus route from Creston School to the Intermountain Day program which operates out of Bigfork School. The total round-trip mileage is 26.0 miles. A Transportation Interlocal Agreement to drive in the Bigfork School District is also included. Joanna Massie moved and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approval of the additional bus route and Transportation Interlocal agreement as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

G. Budget Amendment. Based on our Fall Enrollment Count submitted in MAEFAIRS we are eligible for a budget amendment due to an unanticipated enrollment increase. A budget amendment packet has been received from OPI. Information only was presented at this time. This item will be added to a future agenda. No motion needed.

H. Bus Purchase and Trade-in of Current Bus. Our current bus is aging. We have monies in the Bus Depreciation fund for the purpose of replacing our bus. Jeff Hagen, Bus Driver and Tami Ward, Principal have collected quotes and researched new bus purchasing options; also, the trade-in and/or selling of our current bus – all collected information was summarized and made available for review. Additions to the propane bus purchase option including exterior/interior cameras and pricing on seat belts were discussed and Jeff Hagen will work with the seller to address those options. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Joanna Massie seconded approval of purchasing a new propane bus made by Blue Bird, from the Hartley’s School Buses company with additional options as discussed for the purchase price not to exceed our Bus Depreciation, Fund 11, budget; and also, approval to sell our current bus on our own. Motion passed unanimously.

I. Substitute Teachers List – nil.

J. Transportation Contract(s). Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Joanna Massie seconded approval of transportation contracts as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

K. Before School Care Contract(s) – nil.

L. Out of District Request(s). Thirty-five students residing in our district, attending another district. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Shawn McDonough seconded to acknowledge receipt of these attendance agreements. Motion passed unanimously.

M. Gym & School Grounds Use Request(s) – nil.

VIII. Claims November 2019. Board approved all claims as presented.

IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 12 December 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. 9 January 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting

X. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk                  Matt Hartle, Board Chair

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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
R = required
5000 SERIES
PERSONNEL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

R 5002 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
R 5010 Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
R 5012 Sexual Harassment, Sexual Intimidation and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace
5012F Harassment Reporting Form for Employees
5015 Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation
5015F Harassment Reporting Form for Employees
5120 Hiring Process and Criteria
5120F Determination of Eligibility Sheet
5120F Notice of Federal Background Check Determination Form
5120P Fingerprint Background Handling Procedure
5121 Applicability of Personnel Policies
5122 Fingerprints and Criminal Background Investigations
5122F Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint
5125 Whistle Blowing and Retaliation
5130 Staff Health
5140 Classified Employment and Assignment
5220 Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse
R 5222 Evaluation of Certified and Classified Staff
5223 Personal Conduct
5224 Political Activity
5226 Drug-Free Workplace
R 5228 – 5228P Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
5230 Prevention of Disease Transmission
5231 – 5231P Personnel Records
5232 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5250 Termination from Employment/Non-Renewal of Employment
5251 Resignations
5254 Payment of Employer Contributions and Interest on Previous Service
5254F Employer Payment Policy Form
5255 Disciplinary Action
5256 Reduction in Force
5314 Substitutes
5321 – 5321P Leaves of Absence
5322 Military Leave
R 5325 Breastfeeding Workplace
R 5328 Family Medical Leave
5329 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability Leave
5330 Maternity Leave
5331 Insurance Benefits for Employees
5333 Holidays
5334 Vacations/Personal Leave
5334P Vacation Guidelines
R 5336 Fair Labor Standards Act
5337 Workers’ Compensation Benefits
5338 Absence Due to Illness or Injury
5420 Paraprofessionals
5420F ESSA Qualifications Notification Request Form
5430 Volunteers/Chaperones
5430F Volunteer Letter of Understanding
5440 Student Teachers/Interns
5450 Employee use of Electronic Mail, Internet, Networks, and District
Equipment
5460 Electronic Resources and Social Networking
5500 Payment of Wages Upon Termination
R 5510 HIPAA
5630 Employee Use of Mobile Devices

Policy to Repeal:
5253 TRS Purchasing Service Credit

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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
R = required
3000 SERIES
STUDENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3100 – 3100P Student Enrollment, Exceptional Circumstances Meriting Waiver
of Age Requirements for Pupils
3110 Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
3110F Educational Authorization Affidavit
R 3120 Compulsory Attendance
3121 – 3121P Enrollment and Attendance Records
3122 Attendance Policy
R 3123 Attendance Policy Procedure-Truancy
3124 Military Compact Waiver
R 3125 Education of Homeless Children
3125F McKinney-Vento Homeless Educational Assistance Dispute Resolution
Form
3141 Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
3200 Student Rights and Responsibilities
R 3210 Equal Education, Nondiscrimination and Sex Equity
3224 Student Dress
R 3225 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
3225F Harassment Reporting Form for Students
R 3226 Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation/Hazing
3231 – 3231P Searches and Seizure
R 3300 Suspension and Expulsion – Corrective Actions and Punishment
R 3310 Student Discipline
3311 Firearms and Weapons
3413 Student Immunization
3413F1 Medical Exemption Form for Immunization
3413F2 Religious Exemption form for Immunization
R 3415 – 3415P Management of Sports Related Concussions
R 3415F Student Athlete and Parent/Legal Custodian Concussion Statement
3416 Administering Medicines to Students
3416F Montana Authorization to Possess or Self-Administer Asthma,
Severe Allergy, or Anaphylaxis Medication
3416F1 Designation and Acceptance to Administer Glucagon
3417 Communicable Diseases
3420 Head Lice
3431 Emergency Treatment
3431F Accident Report Form
3440 – 3440P Removal of Student During School Day
R 3520 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
3600 – 3600P Student Records
R 3600F1 Student Records Notification Form
3600F2 Student Directory Information Notification Form
R 3606 Transfer of Student Records
R 3608 Receipt of Confidential Records
R 3612 – 3612P District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
3612F Internet Access Conduct Agreement Form

Policies to repeal:
3350
3416A

© MTSBA 2011

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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
R = required
4000 SERIES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

R 4120 Public Relations
4301 Visitors to Schools
R 4310 Public Complaints and Suggestions
4315 Spectator Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events
R 4316 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
R 4330 Community Use of School Facilities
4331 Use of School Property for Posting Notices
4332 Conduct on School Property
4340 Public Access to District Records
4350 Website Accessibility and Nondiscrimination
4520 Cooperative Programs with Other Districts and Public Agencies
4550 Registered Sex Offenders

POLICIES TO REPEAL:
4330A*

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 October 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to Order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees Special Meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. in the Creston School Library. The following members were present: Joanna Massie and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen. Absent: Arnold Bjork and Shawn McDonough. Also, in attendance: Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Tammy Ward – Principal and Shanta Bisch-Milne – Kindergarten teacher.
II. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
III. Information Item(s):
A. Bus Repairs and Possible Bus Purchase. The bus has experienced problems with the transmission/engine and has been to the repair shop. It was returned to us October 11th after the transmission control module was replaced. Due to the age of the bus and the continual cost of repairs quotes to replace the bus are in process. We have sufficient money in the Bus Depreciation Fund – along with a trade in of the current bus – to purchase a bus. An update will be provided at future meetings.
IV. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Resignation of Custodian. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded accepting the resignation of J. Joy as received. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of Hiring Process for a permanent Custodian position. As J. Joy has resigned effective last week, it is necessary to seek a replacement. Joanna Massie moved, and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded to approve beginning the hiring process for a permanent part-time Custodian for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Extra Duty Contract for S. Milne as Substitute Custodian. We are in immediate need of an additional Substitute Custodian. Our current staff/teachers have the required pre-employment approvals in place, so to facilitate an immediate start date they have been given the opportunity to pick up this extra duty. Shanta Bisch-Milne has accepted the offer. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded approval of the Extra Duty Contract for Shanta Bisch-Milne as Substitute Custodian as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
V. V. Next Meeting Date(s):
A. A. 14 November 2019, 7:00 AM Regular Meeting
B. B. 12 December 2019, 7:00 AM Regular Meeting
VI. VI. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk Matt Hartle, Board Chair

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
10 October 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 7:03 a.m. in the Creston School Library. The following members were present: Joanna Massie and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen. Absent: Arnold Bjork – planned absence; Shawn McDonough – planned absence. Also, in attendance: Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Tammy Ward – Principal, Jen Johnson – 2nd grade teacher and Deb Christiansen – Title teacher.
II. Minutes of 12 September 2019. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved and Joanna Massie seconded approval of the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
IV. Information Item: – nil.
V. Reports:
A. Clerk. Statement of Expenditure includes payroll and claims through 10 October 2019. General Fund is at 17% committed. Grand Total of all funds is at 15% committed.
B. Principal. Student Enrollment is at 118. Building Maintenance and Facility Conditions reports were given and shared with the Board. There is a Flathead Electric Board Meeting tonight which Tami Ward will attend to present our bleacher project. Mrs. Ward will continue to work with MontanaSky regarding the landscaping at the tower site. Two teachers attended a writing professional development with consultant Kelly Boswell earlier this month; all teachers are continuing their learning on spelling instruction through continued study of the book Super Spellers; and in September Mrs. Ward and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen attended the MTSBA 2019 Back-to-School Legal Primer. The first benchmark assessments in math and reading have been completed. The safety committee for the 2019/2020 has been formed. The Education Cooperative had summer professional development offerings, many of which our teachers attended. The Special Education Cooperative hosted a benefit concert this month; Preschool services started September 16th in the new building; an offer on the old building has been received, proceeds from the sale will assist in completing renovations to the new building. J. Joy turned in his resignation as custodian this morning.
C. Staff. Jen Johnson shared the staff report via a Google slides presentation.
VI. Policies:
A. 5000 Series (see attached list) – 1st reading. Reviewed the policies in this series. No motion needed.
B. Substitute Custodian Job Description. Joanna Massie moved and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approval of the job description as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Coaching Contracts – Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball. The Coaching contract for Boys Basketball was presented. The Girls Basketball contract will be presented next month. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded the contract for Teresa Mumm as the 5th/6th grade Boys Basketball Coach for the October -December 2019 Season as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Individual Transportation Contract Approval (OPI Form TR-4). One TR-4 Individual Transportation Contract was presented. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded to approve the contract as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Creston School Goals. Goals for the 2019/2020 school year regarding Writing, Discipline Referrals and Math were discussed with teachers at a recent meeting and shared with the trustees by Tami Ward and Jen Johnson today. Joanna Massie moved, and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded to approve the goals as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Educational and Therapeutic Services Agreement with Intermountain Deaconess Children’s Services. An Educational and Day Treatment Services Agreement for the 2019 – 2020 School Year between Creston School and Intermountain was presented. Joanna Massie moved and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approval of the Agreement as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Substitute Teachers List. A new hire list was given. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded to approve the list as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Transportation Contract(s) – nil.
G. Before School Care Contract(s) – nil.
H. Out of District Request(s). Three separate items were presented: 1) Eleven students residing in our district and parent(s)/guardian(s) choose to have the students attend another district. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded to acknowledge receipt of these attendance agreements. Motion passed unanimously. 2) Student resides in Creston School District, attending another District, this is a District to District Placement. Joanna Massie moved, and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded to approve this attendance agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 3) Four students living in another district and parent(s)/guardian(s) requesting Creston School as their school of choice/placement. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded to approve these attendance agreements as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
I. Gym & School Grounds Use Request(s). One Gym use request by Pauline Davidson to use the Gym on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 3:30 – 5:00pm for a birthday party. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen moved, and Joanna Massie seconded to accept the proposal as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Claims October 2019. Board approved all claims as presented.
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 14 November 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. 12 December 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
X. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk Matt Hartle, Board Chair

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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
R = required
5000 SERIES
PERSONNEL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

R 5002 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
R 5010 Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
R 5012 Sexual Harassment, Sexual Intimidation and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace
5012F Harassment Reporting Form for Employees
5015 Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation
5015F Harassment Reporting Form for Employees
5120 Hiring Process and Criteria
5120F Determination of Eligibility Sheet
5120F Notice of Federal Background Check Determination Form
5120P Fingerprint Background Handling Procedure
5121 Applicability of Personnel Policies
5122 Fingerprints and Criminal Background Investigations
5122F Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint
5125 Whistle Blowing and Retaliation
5130 Staff Health
5140 Classified Employment and Assignment
5220 Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse
R 5222 Evaluation of Certified and Classified Staff
5223 Personal Conduct
5224 Political Activity
5226 Drug-Free Workplace
R 5228 – 5228P Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
5230 Prevention of Disease Transmission
5231 – 5231P Personnel Records
5232 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5250 Termination from Employment/Non-Renewal of Employment
5251 Resignations
5254 Payment of Employer Contributions and Interest on Previous Service
5254F Employer Payment Policy Form
5255 Disciplinary Action
5256 Reduction in Force
5314 Substitutes
5321 – 5321P Leaves of Absence
5322 Military Leave
R 5325 Breastfeeding Workplace
R 5328 Family Medical Leave
5329 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability Leave
5330 Maternity Leave
5331 Insurance Benefits for Employees
5333 Holidays
5334 Vacations/Personal Leave
5334P Vacation Guidelines
R 5336 Fair Labor Standards Act
5337 Workers’ Compensation Benefits
5338 Absence Due to Illness or Injury
5420 Paraprofessionals
5420F ESSA Qualifications Notification Request Form
5430 Volunteers/Chaperones
5430F Volunteer Letter of Understanding
5440 Student Teachers/Interns
5450 Employee use of Electronic Mail, Internet, Networks, and District
Equipment
5460 Electronic Resources and Social Networking
5500 Payment of Wages Upon Termination
R 5510 HIPAA
5630 Employee Use of Mobile Devices

Policy to Repeal:
5253 TRS Purchasing Service Credit

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
12 September 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to order. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 7:04 a.m. in the Creston School Library. The following members were present: Joanna Massie and Arnold Bjork. Absent: Matt Hartle – planned absence; Shawn McDonough – planned absence. Also in attendance: Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Tammy Ward – Principal, Jen Johnson – 2nd grade teacher.
II. Minutes of 12 August 2019, 4 September 2019 & 9 September 2019. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.
IV. Information Item:
A. Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update. We’ve had a successful start to the year regarding accessible internet. Tami Ward will meet with MontanaSky later this month to help plan landscaping at the site.
V. Reports:
A. Clerk. Statement of Expenditure includes payroll and claims through 12 September 2019. General Fund is at 10% committed. Grand Total of all funds is at 9% committed.
B. Principal. Student Enrollment is at 117. Building Maintenance and Facility Conditions reports were given and shared with the Board. Our liability insurance company has advised us to replace our wooden bleachers and that a 12” landing pad should be placed under our climbing wall and cargo net. A grant application, to help cover the costs of these updates, has been submitted to Flathead Electric Cooperative for aluminum bleachers and the recommended landing pad. Teachers and Tami learned strategies for technology integration at the August Technology Institute in Missoula – these strategies are already being implemented in some of our classrooms. Our 4th grade students took the Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) last spring and results show that 90% of our students are proficient or advanced in science concepts. Tami provided a substitute teacher training this month, this is the first time she’s done that and felt it was a successful training.
C. Staff. Jen Johnson reported that teachers are following the practices of the Responsive Classroom outline in the book The First Six Weeks of School. This has resulted in a calm and positive start to the school year as routines are being established.
VI. Policies:
A. 2221, 7320, 7405 and policies and forms for purchasing policies– 2nd reading. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of the policies, forms and procedures as presented and also executing individual teacher/staff p-card use agreements. Motion passed unanimously.
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Representation at MSGIA’s Annual Meeting (our Worker’s Compensation Insurer). An RSVP or the option to be represented by proxy to MSGIA’s Annual Meeting was presented, as was the Election of Directors. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval to be represented and vote by proxy and accept the four nominees as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Substitute Teachers List. A list of new hire personnel was given. Arnold Bjork moved and Joanna Massie seconded approval of the substitute teacher list as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Transportation Contract(s). Thirty contracts were presented (rider eligibility: 9 – eligible, 13 – ineligible, 8 – out-of-district.). Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of the transportation contracts as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Before School Care Contract(s). Thirteen contracts are included in this request. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of the before school care contracts as presented.
E. Out of District Request(s). Five students residing in our district, choosing to attend school in another district. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded acknowledgement of receipt of these attendance agreements. Motion passed unanimously. Thirty-nine students requesting Creston School as their school of choice/placement. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of these attendance agreements. Motion passed unanimously.
Gym & School Grounds Use Request(s). First request: Bigfork Girl Scout Troop #3302 requesting use of the gym every other Friday starting 10/4/2019 through the end of May 2020, from 4:30 – 6:00pm to hold Girl Scout meetings. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of this gym use request as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Second request: Arrowsmith Family requesting use of the gym Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, January 2, 2020 – April 30, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm to do indoor exercises/activities for preparation of Spring baseball. Joanna Massie moved and Arnold Bjork seconded approval of this gym use request with the exception that there will be no hitting of baseballs and a net must be used for throwing practice. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Claims September 2019. Board approved all claims as presented.
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 10 October 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
X. Adjourn, then … Closed Session for Principal Goals / Evaluation

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk Matt Hartle, Board Chair

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
9 September 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to Order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 7:57 a.m. in the Creston School Library with the following members present: Shawn McDonough, Jessica Sandven-Sorensen, Joanna Massie and Arnold Bjork. Also, in attendance were: Tami Ward – Principal, Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Jack Eggensperger – County Superintendent

II. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.

III. Consideration of Action Items
A. Appointment of New Trustee to Fill Vacancy. Shawn McDonough motioned and Jessica Sandven-Sorensen seconded approval to appoint Arnold Bjork to fill the trustee vacancy which ends May 2020. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Swear in New Trustee. Jack Eggensperger swore in Arnold Bjork as a trustee.
C. Approval of Substitute Bus Drivers. Bigfork School District has agreed to supply us with substitute bus drivers from their pool of drivers. They will invoice us for the service. Jessica Sandven-Sorensen motioned and Joanna Massie seconded approval of using substitute bus drivers from Bigfork School District as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
D. September Claims Approval – none at this time; will have this on the 12 September 2019 agenda.

IV. Next Meeting Date(s):
A. 12 September 2019, 7:00 AM Regular Meeting

V. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk Matt Hartle, Board Chair

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
4 September 2019
MINUTES

I. Call to order. Matt Hartle called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Creston School Library with the following members present: Shawn McDonough, Jessica Sandven-Sorensen and Joanna Massie (arrived at 4:34). Also, in attendance were: Tami Ward – Principal, Tammy Bartos – District Clerk, Kris Goss – MTSBA Director of Policy Services, Senior Counsel.

II. Public Participation / Correspondence – nil.

III. Board Policy Review – Kris Goss, is working with our district to customize our school district policies, procedures, and handbooks to comply with the legal requirements of state and federal law. Today we reviewed 5000, 7000 and 8000 series policies.

IV. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 12 September 2019 7:00am, Regular Meeting
B. Possible Special Meeting next week to appoint new trustee – date TBD
V. Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tammy Bartos, District Clerk                  Matt Hartle, Board Chair