School Board Agendas

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
11 APRIL 2024, 7:00 AM

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

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 14 March 2024 & 19 March 2024
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Teacher Hiring Committee Update
B. Audit Engagement Letter from Nicole Noonan, CPA
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Second Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 3141
B. First Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 1610
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Addendum to Custodian Hire for Stipend
B. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
C. Reduction in Force Committee
D. Creston School Scholarship Committee Formation
E. Renewal of KPS Interlocal Agreement for 7th & 8th Graders at KMS
F. Levy & Trustee Election Cancellation
G. Transportation Contracts
H. Before School Care Contracts
I. Out-of-District Requests
J. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
K. District Clerk Personnel Evaluation – Executive Session
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 9 May 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
B. 13 June 2024, 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
19 MARCH 2024, 7:00 AM

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

I. Call to Order
II. Public Participation / Correspondence
III. Information & Items for Discussion
A. Donations
B. Preliminary General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2024/2025
IV. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
V. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 11 April 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
B. 9 May 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
C. 13 June 2024, 7:00am, Regular Meeting
VI. Adjourn

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
14 MARCH 2024, 7:00 AM

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

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 8 February 2024
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Teacher Hiring Committee Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
1. MAEFAIRS Spring 2024 Student Count
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Second Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 2151F, 3431, 5223, 5330, 8132, 1240, 1520
B. First Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 3141
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Trustee Resolution – Notice of Intent to Increase/Decrease Non-Voted Levies for 2024/2025
1. OPI Pre-Session Budget Data Sheet
2. Preliminary General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2024/2025
B. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
C. Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027
D. Request Renewal of KPS Interlocal Agreement for 7th & 8th Graders at KMS
E. Custodian Hire and Employment Agreements
F. Substitute List 2023/2024
G. New Math Curriculum Adoption
H. Hold Harmless with Mountain View Mennonite Church
I. Bus Stop Request
J. School Calendar 2024/2025
K. Student Handbook 2024/2025
L. Property Disposal Resolution
M. Extra-Duty Teaching Contract for 2024 Summer Program
N. Transportation Contracts
O. Before School Care Contracts
P. Out-of-District Requests
Q. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 11 April 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
B. 9 May 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
C. 13 June 2024, 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
HIRING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
March 12, 2024
3:45 – Library

I. HIRING COMMITTEE
a. Interviews for 2024/2025 Teacher Position

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
8 FEBRUARY 2024, 7:00 AM

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

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 11 January 2024
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Information
A. Strategic Planning Process Update
1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Results
2. Draft Gap Analysis
3. Draft Strategic Plan
4. Proposed Graduate Profile
B. Custodian Hiring Update
V. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
VI. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Second Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 1400, 1511, 2320, 3410, 3600F1, 3600F2, 3600P, 5121, 7320, 8110, 8125, 5231
B. First Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 2151F, 3431, 5223, 5330, 8132, 1240, 1520
VII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Creston Education Association
B. Teacher Resignation & Begin Hiring Process for a 1.0 Teacher Position for 2024/2025
C. School Closure 1/12 & 1/18 & Calendar Revision
D. Election Resolution
E. FY 2021/2022 – 2022/2023 Audit Contract Amendment
F. Transportation Contracts
G. Before School Care Contracts
H. Out-of-District Requests
I. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
J. Principal Evaluation – Executive Session
VIII. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
IX. Board Work Session
A. Handling Threatening and Unsolicited Communications
X. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 8 February 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
B. 14 March 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
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.

Creston School District #9
HIRING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
February 5, 2024
4:20 – Library

I. HIRING COMMITTEE
a. Interviews for part-time custodian position