School Board Agendas

CRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
REORGANIZATION & REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
9 MAY 2024, 7:00 AM

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

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of 11 April 2024
III. Public Participation / Correspondence
IV. Results of Trustee Election
V. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Trustees
VI. Adjourn Meeting
VII. Call to Order
VIII. 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 2024/2025 School Year
E. Discussion of Procedures and Expectations
IX. Public Participation / Correspondence
X. Information
A. Creston School Scholarship Committee
B. ESSA School Report Card 2022/2023
XI. Reports:
A. Clerk
B. Principal
C. Staff
XII. Policies – Consideration of Action:
A. Review of Policy 1400 – Board Meetings
B. Second Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 1610
C. First Reading of MTSBA Policy Services Updates: 1420, 3410F, 2132, 3110, 5325, 8110, 8121, 8132, 3416F3; Delete: 2113, 7008
XIII. Consideration of Action Items:
A. Crossroads Interlocal Agreement for 2024/2025
B. Reduction in Force
C. Teacher Contract Renewals 2024/2025 including Renewal or Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Teachers
D. New Teacher Hire & Contract for 2024/2025
E. 2024 MTSBA Annual Meeting
F. Renewal of KPS Interlocal Agreement for 7th & 8th Graders at KMS
G. Resignations and Post a 1.0 FTE Classified Position for the 2024/2025 School Year
H. MSSA Program Agreement 2024/2025
I. Harvest Haying Agreement at 131 Creston Road with S. Wagoner
J. Parking Lots Seal Coat, Crack Seal, Striping Proposals
K. Substitute List 2023/2024
L. Transportation Contracts
M. Before School Care Contracts
N. Out-of-District Requests
O. Gym & School Grounds Use Requests
XIV. Claims Approval – Consideration of Action
XV. Next Meeting Dates:
A. 13 June 2024, 7:00 am, Regular Meeting
B. 8 August 2024, 7:00am, Budget & Regular Meeting
XVI. 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
REDUCTION IN FORCE COMMITTEE MEETING
April 25, 2024
3:30 pm – Library

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

I. Call to Order
II. Discussion & Recommendations Regarding Reduction In Force for Certified Staff for FY2025
III. Adjourn

Creston School District #9
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
April 17, 2024
3:30 pm – Library

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

I. Call to Order
II. Review Applications for the Creston School Scholarship Award
III. Adjourn

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.