School Board Agendas
9 May 2019 Agenda – Regular
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
9 May 2019, 7:00 a.m. AT THE SCHOOL
AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Minutes of 11 April 2019
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information Item:
A. Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
D. Class Presentation – K
VI. Policies: 1000 Series (See Attachment for complete list) – 2ndreading
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Approval to hire Janitorial Company
B. Approval to hire a .5 “Specials” Teacher for 2019/2020 & Contract Approval
C. Teacher Contracts Renewal or Non-renewal of non-tenured teachers for 2019-2020
D. Flathead Special Education Cooperative – Recommitment to Cooperative Agreement
E. Flathead Special Education Coop. – Severe Communication Disorders Program Agreement
F. Flathead Special Education Cooperative – Preschool Program Agreement
G. Substitute Teacher List
H. Transportation Contract(s)
I. Before School Care Contract(s)
J. Out of District request(s)
K. Gym & School Grounds Use request(s)
VIII. Claims for May 2019
IX. IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 13 June 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. Policy Meeting with MTSBA -TBD
X. Adjourn, then …Closed Session for Principal EPAS year end.
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
R = required
1000 SERIES
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
R 1000 Legal Status, Operation and Organization
R 1105 Membership
1110 Taking Office
1111 Election
1111P Candidate Orientation
1112 Resignation
1113 Vacancies
1120 Annual Organization Meeting
1130 Committees
1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
1230 Clerk
R 1240 Duties of Individual Trustees
R 1310 District Policy and Procedures
1332 Authorization of Signatures
R 1400 Board Meetings
1401 Records Available to Public
1402 School Board Use of Electronic Mail
1410 Notice Regarding Public comment
R 1420 School Board Meeting Procedure
1425 Abstentions From Voting
R 1441 Audience Participation
1511 Code of Ethics for School Board Members
1512 Conflict of Interest
R 1513 Management Rights
1520 Board/Staff Communications
R 1521 Board-Administrator Relationship
1531 Trustee Expenses
1531F Trustee Mileage Reimbursement Form
1532 Trustee Insurance
R 1610 Annual Goals and Objectives
1620 Evaluation of Board
1621 In-Service Conference for Trustees
1630 Utilization of Montana School Boards Association
1635 Internships
1640 Board Participation in Activities
R 1700 Uniform Complaint Procedure
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________________________________________________________
9 May 2019 Agenda – Reorganization
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SCHOOL BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING
9 MAY 2019
7:00 A.M. AT THE SCHOOL
Meetings are open to the public, guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Public Participation
III. Election of Trustees
IV. Swear in Newly Elected Trustees
V. Election of Officers
A. Chair
B. Vice-Chair
VI. Appointment of District Clerk
VII. Swear in District Clerk
VIII. 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. The Board Chairman may place time limits on comments.
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_____________________________________________________
11 April 2019 Agenda
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
11 April 2019, 7:00 a.m. AT THE SCHOOL
AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Minutes of: 14 March 2019
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information Item:
A. Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies: 1000 Series (See Attachment for complete list)
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Middle School Consideration – Adding a 7th& 8thgrade
B. Approval to hire a .5 “Specials” Teacher for 2019/2020
C. Approval of additional Bus Routes – Creston to Evergreen & Creston to Kalispell
D. Trustee Election Cancellation by Acclamation
E. MSSA Letter of Agreement for MSSA Programs 2019-20
F. Teacher Negotiations/Collective Bargaining Agreement
G. Substitute Teacher List
H. Transportation Contract(s)
I. Before School Care Contract(s)
J. Out of District request(s)
K. Gym & School Grounds Use request(s)
VIII. Claims for April 2019
IX. IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 9 May 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. Policy Meeting with MTSBA -TBD
X. Adjourn, then …Closed Session for Principal EPAS midyear conversation – Board to provide formative feedback.
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
R = required
1000 SERIES
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
R 1000 Legal Status, Operation and Organization
R 1105 Membership
1110 Taking Office
1111 Election
1111P Candidate Orientation
1112 Resignation
1113 Vacancies
1120 Annual Organization Meeting
1130 Committees
1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
1230 Clerk
R 1240 Duties of Individual Trustees
R 1310 District Policy and Procedures
1332 Authorization of Signatures
R 1400 Board Meetings
1401 Records Available to Public
1402 School Board Use of Electronic Mail
R 1420 School Board Meeting Procedure
1420F Notice Regarding Public comment
1425 Abstentions From Voting
R 1441 Audience Participation
1511 Code of Ethics for School Board Members
1512 Conflict of Interest
R 1513 Management Rights
1520 Board/Staff Communications
R 1521 Board-Administrator Relationship
1531 Trustee Expenses
1531F Trustee Mileage Reimbursement Form
1532 Trustee Insurance
R 1610 Annual Goals and Objectives
1620 Evaluation of Board
1621 In-Service Conference for Trustees
1630 Utilization of Montana School Boards Association
1635 Internships
1640 Board Participation in Activities
R 1700 Uniform Complaint Procedure
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________________________________________________________
14 March 2019 Agenda
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 March 2019, 7:00 a.m. AT THE SCHOOL
AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Information Item:
A. Middle School Considerations – including discussion with Trevor Dahlman, Principal, Olney-Bissel School
III. Minutes of: 14 February 2019 & 19 February 2019
IV. Public Participation / Correspondence
V. Information Item:
A. Lawsuit William Rogers re. Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update
1. February 12, 2019 Order Dismissing with Prejudice
VI. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
D. 4thgrade Class Presentation @ 8:00 a.m.
VII. Policies: nil.
VIII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Resignation of S. Peters and approval to hire part-time custodian for 2019/2020
B. Approval to begin hiring process for a .5 “Specials” Teacher for 2019/2020
C. Coaching Contract – Cross-Country, E. Russell
D. Fiscal Year 18 Audit Engagement Agreement with Nicole M. Noonan, CPA
E. Preliminary FY20 General Fund Budget Scenarios
F. Teacher Negotiations/CBA
G. Trustee Resolution SB 307 – Estimating changes in revenues/mills from tuition, building reserve, transportation and bus depreciation levies for 2019-2020
H. Calendar 2019-2020
I. NW MT Educational Cooperative for 2019 – 2021 – Intention to Participate
J. Equipment Disposal Resolution
K. Creston Scholarship Committee Formation
L. Substitute Teacher List
M.Transportation Contract(s)
N. Before School Care Contract(s)
O. Out of District request(s)
P. Gym & School Grounds Use request(s)
IX. Claims for March 2019
X. IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 11 April 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
B. Policy Meeting with MTSBA -TBD
XI. 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________________________________________________________
19 February 2019
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
19 February 2019, 4:00 pm AT THE SCHOOL
AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to Order
II. Public Participation / Correspondence
III. Board Policy Review with MTSBA Policy Services Staff
IV. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 14 March 2019, 7:00 AM Regular Meeting
B. Policy Review with MTSBA – date TBD
V. 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________________________________________________________
14 February 2019 Agenda
CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 February 2019, 7:00 a.m. AT THE SCHOOL
AGENDA
Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.
I. Call to order
II. Minutes of: 10 January 2019
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information Item:
A. Lawsuit William Rogers re. Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update
a. Settlement and Mutual Release of all claims – January 2019
b. Order for status hearing – January 17, 2019
c. Stipulation to dismiss with Prejudice, Feb 01, 2019
B. Building Conditions Report
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
D. 6thgrade Class Presentation @ 8:00 a.m.
VI. Policies: nil.
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Resignation of D. Klassy and approval to hire .2 music teacher for 2019/2020
B. Trustee Resolution Calling for an Election
C. Calendar 2019-2020
D. Substitute Teacher List
E. Transportation Contract(s)
F. Before School Care Contract(s)
G. Out of District request(s)
H. Gym & School Grounds Use request(s)
VIII. Claims for February 2019
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 19 February 2019 4:00 pm, Policy Meeting with MTSBA
B. 14 March 2019, 7:00 am Regular Meeting
X. Adjourn, then …Closed Session for Principal EPAS midyear conversation – Tami will share evidence.
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________________________________________________________