School Board Agendas

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
12 JUNE 2025, 7:00 AM

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome. This meeting will be recorded.
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 8 May and 21 May 2025
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. 2024/2025 OPI Accreditation Report
B. ESSA School Report Card 2023/2024
C. Hiring Committee Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Job Description Updates for Bus Driver and Maintenance
B. Revise/Update All Specific Name References in Policies to New Principal Effective 7/1/2025
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Appoint New District Clerk – GM
B. Extra-Duty Contracts 2025/2026 Coaching & Athletic Director -TM, MP
C. Extra-Duty Contract 2025/2026 Manage Google Classroom & IT – JS
D. Extra-Duty Contract 2025/2026 Before School Program – CC
E. Stipend for Combined Class 2025/2026 – PD
F. Business/Office Manager & District Clerk Contract 2025/2026 – GM
G. Classified Contract Renewal or Non-Renewal 2025/2026 & Compensation
H. Hourly Paid Classified Employees Bonus 2025/2026
I. Substitute Rate of Pay for 2025/2026
J. Employment Contract to Consult, Train and Substitute in the Business Office 2025/2026- TB
K. Substitute Bus Driver Contract 2025/2026- JH
L. Abstract of Water Right Claim & Consultant Review
M. Staff Handbook 2025/2026
N. Individual Transportation Contract Approval (OPI Form TR-4)
O. Interlocal Transportation Agreement 2025/2026 – Cayuse Prairie – Creston
P. Bus Route 2025/2026
Q. Bus Driver Contract with Harlow’s for 2025/2026
R. Property & Liability Insurance Renewal with MSPLIP 2025/2026
S. Transfer to East Side Flathead Valley Multidistrict Interlocal
T. Records Destruction RM88
U. Letter of Reasonable Assurance for Substitutes
V. Property Disposal Resolution
W. District Clerk Authority to Process Claims Summer Months
X. Transportation Contracts
Y. Before School Care Contracts
Z. Out-of-District Requests
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 14 August 2025, 7:00am, Budget & Regular Meeting
B. 11 September 2025, 7:00am, 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.

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
21 May 2025, 7:45 a.m.

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

I. Call to Order
II. Public Participation / Correspondence
III. Information
A. Resignations – CS & JH
IV. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Resolution Request County to Conduct School Elections FY2026
B. Hiring Process for Custodian, Maintenance and Bus Driver Positions
C. Extra Duty Contracts Custodian and Maintenance
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

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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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REORGANIZATION & REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
8 MAY 2025, 7:00 AM

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
This meeting will be recorded.

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 10 April 2025
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Results of Trustee Election
V. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Trustees
VI. Adjourn Meeting

I. Call to Order
II. Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
A. Nomination and Election of Board Chair
B. Nomination and Election of Vice-Chair
C. Appointment of District Clerk
D. Approval of Board Meeting Date and Times for 2025/2026 School Year
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Creston School Scholarship Committee
B. ESEA/ESSA Title Programs Desk Monitoring
C. Propane for Bus
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Policy 1400 – Board Meetings
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
B. Teacher Contract Renewal 2025/2026 including Renewal or Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Teachers
C. Crossroads Interlocal Agreement for 2025/2026
D. SPED Coop Preschool Interlocal Agreement for 2025/2026
E. SPED Coop STAR Interlocal Agreement for 2025/2026
F. 2025 MTSBA Annual Meeting
G. Individual Transportation Contract Approval (OPI Form TR-4)
H. Harvest Haying Agreement at 131 Creston Road with S. Wagoner
I. Transportation Contract
J. Before School Care Contracts
K. Out-of-District Requests
L. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
M. District Clerk Evaluation – Executive Session
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 14 August 2025, 7:00am, Budget & Regular Meeting
B. 11 September 2025, 7:00am, 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.

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
10 APRIL 2025, 7:00 AM

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
This meeting will be recorded.

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 13 March 2025 & 19 March 2025
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Safewater Testing Simplified Letter -New Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS
B. Amerigas Kalispell Propane Dispenser to be Deactivated
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Revise District Clerk Job Description
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
1. Revised Preliminary General Fund Budget Fiscal Years 2025/2026 & 2026/2027
B. Open Teacher Position 1.0 FTE for 2025/2026
C. Trustee & Levy Election Cancellation
D. Staff Handbook 2025/2026
E. School Closure 1 April 2025 – Unforeseen Emergency
F. District Clerk & Office/Business Manager in Training Hire & Probationary Contract
G. Revise Summer Program Employment Contract – MP
H. MSSA Programs 2025-26 Letter of Agreement
I. Bus Stop Request
J. Substitute List 2024/2025
K. Transportation Contract
L. Before School Care Contracts
M. Out-of-District Requests
N. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 8 May 2025, 7:00am, Regular Meeting
B. 12 June 2025, 7:00am, 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.

Creston School District #9
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
April 8, 2025
3:30 pm – Library

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.

I. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
a. Review Applications for the Creston School Scholarship Award

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
19 March 2025, 3:50 p.m.

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
This meeting will be recorded.

I. Call to Order
II. Public Participation / Correspondence
III. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Principal Contract 2025/2026
B. Trustee Resolution – Notice of Intent to Increase/Decrease Non-Voted Levies for 2025/2026
1. OPI Pre-Session Budget Data Sheet
2. Preliminary General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2025/2026
C. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
IV. 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.