School Board Agendas

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
9 October 2025, 7:00 a.m.
AGENDA

Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.

I. Call to order
II. Minutes of: 11 September 2025, Regular Meeting and 23 September 2025, Special Board Meeting
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information Item:
a. MSLIP Safety Inspection Report
b. Clerk
c. Principal
d. Staff
V. Policies: Policy Review 2000s
First Reading
New
Policy 5252: Notice of Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teacher for Financial Reasons
Policy 8560: Display of Flags and Banners on District Property
Amend
Policy 1009FE: Recruitment and Retention – Flexible Instructor Licensing
Policy 1210: Qualifications, Terms, Duties of Board Officers
Policy 2050: Innovative Student Instruction
Policy 2132: Student and Family Privacy Rights
Policy 2158: Parent and Family Engagement and Educational Involvement
Policy 2334: Release Time for Religious Instruction
Policy 2450: Indian Education for All
Policy 3110: Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
Policy 3121: Enrollment and Attendance Records
Policy 3141: Nonresident Student Attendance
Policy 3650: Montana Pupil Online Information Protection Act
Policy 8301: District Safety
Annual Review
Policy 1400: Board Meetings
VI. Consideration of Action Items:
a. MTSUIP Annual Meetings
b. Employment Agreement – SM
c. District Goals
d. District-to-District Requests
e. Gym and School Grounds Use Requests
VII. Claims for October 2025
VIII. Next Meeting Dates:
a. 13 November, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
b. 11 December, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
IX. 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. 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

School Board Meeting Procedure

Notice Regarding Public Comment

Montana law requires school districts to include on the agenda for public meetings an item allowing public comments on any public matter not otherwise specifically listed on the agenda. As has also been the practice of the District, and in accordance with Montana law, if any member desires to speak to an item that is specifically listed on the agenda, you will be allowed to do so when the item comes up for discussion and action. The public comment portion of the agenda is not the time designated to hear items that are listed on the agenda.

If you wish to address the Board during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, please fill out the Public Participation Form at the bottom of this page. The Board Chairman will call individuals to speak. The Board would like to remind everyone in attendance that to avoid violations of individual rights of privacy, a member of the public wishing to address the Board during this time will not be allowed to make comments about any student, staff member, or member of the public while speaking. Individual comments will be limited to two (2) minutes.

By law the District cannot take any action on any matter discussed during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, until such time as the matter is noticed on the agenda, and the public has been allowed the opportunity to comment.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM

Name (Please Print)____________________________________________________

General Topic________________________________________________________

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Creston School District Board of Trustees
will hold a special meeting on:

23 September 2025 starting at 7:30 am

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CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
23 September 2025

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
IV. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Claims approval
B. Extra Duty Contract Custodian – CC
C. Extra Duty Contract Substitute Teacher/Aide – BV
D. Substitute Driver Contract – JT
E. Field Trip Bus Driver – JH and KC
F. Before School Care Contract
V. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 9 October 2025, 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
B. 13 November 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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Topic: Special Board Meeting
Time: Sep 23, 2025 07:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

School Board Meeting Procedure

Notice Regarding Public Comment

Montana law requires school districts to include on the agenda for public meetings an item allowing public comments on any public matter not otherwise specifically listed on the agenda. As has also been the practice of the District, and in accordance with Montana law, if any member desires to speak to an item that is specifically listed on the agenda, you will be allowed to do so when the item comes up for discussion and action. The public comment portion of the agenda is not the time designated to hear items that are listed on the agenda.

If you wish to address the Board during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, please fill out the Public Participation Form at the bottom of this page. The Board Chairman will call individuals to speak. The Board would like to remind everyone in attendance that to avoid violations of individual rights of privacy, a member of the public wishing to address the Board during this time will not be allowed to make comments about any student, staff member, or member of the public while speaking. Individual comments will be limited to two (2) minutes.

By law the District cannot take any action on any matter discussed during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, until such time as the matter is noticed on the agenda, and the public has been allowed the opportunity to comment.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM

Name (Please Print) ___________________________________________________

General Topic __________________________________________________

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
11 SEPTEMBER 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 14 August 2025
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Hiring Committee Update
B. City Service Valcon – Propane Refueling Service
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action
A. MTSBA policy updates
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Abstract of Water Right Claim & Consultant Review
B. Emergency Operation Plan Review
C. District Goals
D. MSGIA Annual Meeting
E. Audit Revised Contract 2025/2026
F. Records Destruction – SPED Records
G. Transportation Contracts
H. Before School Care Contracts
I. Out-of-District Requests
J. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
K. Open Fund 182
L. Bus Driver Hire Contract
M. Principal Evaluation (Goals) – Executive Session
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 9 October 2025, 7:00am, Regular Meeting
B. 13 November 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.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

School Board Meeting Procedure

Notice Regarding Public Comment

Montana law requires school districts to include on the agenda for public meetings an item allowing public comments on any public matter not otherwise specifically listed on the agenda. As has also been the practice of the District, and in accordance with Montana law, if any member desires to speak to an item that is specifically listed on the agenda, you will be allowed to do so when the item comes up for discussion and action. The public comment portion of the agenda is not the time designated to hear items that are listed on the agenda.

If you wish to address the Board during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, please fill out the Public Participation Form at the bottom of this page. The Board Chairman will call individuals to speak. The Board would like to remind everyone in attendance that to avoid violations of individual rights of privacy, a member of the public wishing to address the Board during this time will not be allowed to make comments about any student, staff member, or member of the public while speaking. Individual comments will be limited to two (2) minutes.

By law the District cannot take any action on any matter discussed during the “public comment” portion of the meeting, until such time as the matter is noticed on the agenda, and the public has been allowed the opportunity to comment.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM

Name (Please Print) ___________________________________________________

General Topic ______________________________________________

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
BUDGET AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 AUGUST 2025, 7:00 AM

AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
This meeting may be continued from day to day until adoption of a budget.
This meeting will be recorded.
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 12 June, 2025
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. List of P Card Users
B. Review East Side Valley Interlocal Agreement proposed changes
C. Hiring Committee Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. MTSBA policy memo update from May or June
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Trustees Financial Statement (TFS) 2024/2025
B. Budget 2025/2026
C. Abstract of Water Right Claim & Consultant Review
D. Designation of Representative to the FSEC Management Board
E. Appoint representative to Crossroads Advisory Board
F. Hold Harmless Agreements with Creston Fire Dept, Eastside Grange & Mountain View Mennonite Church
G. Revised contract for RL
H. Substitute List 2025/2026 & Employment Contracts
I. Bus Service for 2025/2026 –
J. Records Destruction RM88
K. MTSBA 2025 Annual Meeting Ballot
L. Maternity Leave Request – SBM
M. Transportation Contracts
N. Before School Care Contracts
O. Out-of-District Requests

VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 11 September 2025, 7:00am, Regular Meeting
B. 9 October 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
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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Topic: Special Board Meeting 5/21/2025 7:45am
Time: May 21, 2025 07:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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