School Board Agendas

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

13 June 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 9 May 2019- Reorganization, 9 May 2019 – Regular & 4 June 2019

III.     Public Participation / Correspondence

IV.     Information Item:

A.  Wi-Fi Tower Installation – Update

B.  Property & Liability Insurance Plan School Inspection Report

C.  Bus Insurance Claim from 3-4-19 accident

V.      Reports:

A.  Clerk

B.  Principal

C.  Staff

VI.     Policies: 2000 Series, (See Attachment for complete list), 7320 & 7405– 1^streading

VII.   Consideration of Action Items:

A.  Approval to hire Janitor & Contract approval

B.  Approval of Clerk Performance Evaluation Tool

C.  Flathead Crossroads Interlocal Agreement

D.  Bus Route 2019-2020 Approval

E.  Interlocal Transportation Agreements with Cayuse Prairie & Bigfork

F.  Property & Liability Insurance Renewal

G.  Hallway Flooring Approval

H.  Compensated Absences (121) Transfer Resolution

I.   Clerk Salary Negotiation and Contract for 2019-2020

J.   Principal Salary Negotiation and Contract for 2019-2020

K.  Classified Staff Contracts Renewal or non-renewal for 2019-2020 & Compensation for FY20

L.  Authority to process claims June through August without convening a board meeting

M. Gym & School Grounds Use request(s)

VIII.  Claims for 13 June 2019

IX. Next Meeting Dates:

A.  8 August 2019, 7:00 am Budget & Regular Meeting

B.  Policy Meeting with MTSBA -TBD

X.      Adjourn, then …Closed Session for Clerk evaluation.

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

R = required

2000 SERIES

INSTRUCTION

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

R   2000                                Goals

R   2100                                 School Year Calendar and Day

R   2105                                 Grade Organization

2110                                        Objectives

2113                                        Pre-Kindergarten Programs

R   2120                                 Curriculum and Assessment

2123                                        Lesson Plan

2130                                        Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests

R   2132                                  Student and Family Privacy Rights

2140                                        Guidance and Counseling

R   2150                                  Suicide Awareness and Prevention

2151                                         Interscholastic Activities

2151F                                      Assumption of Risk Sign-Off Form

R   2158                                 Family Engagement

R   2160 – 2160P                 Title I Parent Involvement

R   2161 – 2161P                   Special Education

R   2162 – 2162P                  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”)

2166                                        Gifted Program

2168                                        Distance Learning Courses

2170 – 2170P                        Digital Academy

2171                                        Significant Writing Program

2221 – 2221P                        School Closure

2240                                       Summer School

R   2250                                 Community and Adult Education

R   2309                                 Library Materials

R   2310 – 2310P                  Selection of Library Materials

R   2311                                   Instructional Materials

R   2311P                                 Selection, Adoption, and Removal of Textbooks and Instructional

Materials

R   2312                                   Copyright

R   2312P                                Copyright Compliance

R   2314                                  Learning Materials Review

2320                                        Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education

2322                                        Contests for Students

R   2330                                  Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom

2332                                        Religion and Religious Activities

R   2333                                 Participation in Commencement Exercises

2334                                        Release Time for Religious Instruction

2335                                        Health Enhancement

R   2413                                  Credit Transfer and Assessment for Placement

2420                                        Grading and Progress Reports

2421                                        Promotion and Retention

2430                                        Homework

R   2450                                  Recognition of Native American Cultural Heritage

2500                                        Limited English Proficiency Program

R   2510                                   School Wellness

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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

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

4 June 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. 13 June 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.

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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________________________________________________________

 

Interviews for part-time custodian position

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) – 2^ndreading

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________________________________________________________

 

 

 

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_____________________________________________________

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 7^th& 8^thgrade

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________________________________________________________