Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the district office located at 12 Main Street. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Angel (via phone), Snook, and Bedford. Administrators in attendance were High School Principal Larson, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. Elementary Principal Griffith was not present at this meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Vandeberg.

Guests present were Sharon McLeod, Adam Toombs, Lindsey Harper, Lori Hypes, Kenny Davis, and Cindi Goffena.

II. Consent Agenda

Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on December 14, 2020 were approved as written.

Without objection, Claims, Supplemental Claims, Payroll and Activities in the month of January were approved.

Without objection, the fuel bid for January was approved as follows:

Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 2.2267

Diesel: McCleary Dist. 2.2381

McCleary Dist. 1.9381

Without objection, the mild bid for second semester was approved as follows:

Angel-Lind’s Dairy, Inc.

1% White Meadow Gold .2815

Chocolate Meadow Gold .3215

Skim Meadow Gold .2804

DeliveryCharge

MeadowGold 2.00

III. The order of agenda was approved without changes or amendments.

IV. No correspondence was received.

V. Public Comment

Lindsey Harper gave the Board and update on FFA Districts, which Roundup is hosting. Decisions regarding FFA State will be made later this month. Sharon McLeod expressed her concern regarding the low average ACT score for Roundup students discussed at a prior board meeting. Superintendent Sealey, Principal Larson, and Cindi Goffena answered specific questions regarding Roundup’s ACT score average. Discussion was held.

VI. Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Sealey reported oral arguments were held last Wednesday regarding the YCC lawsuit, and the case was dismissed. YCC could appeal the decision, but has not as of today. Superintendent Sealey stated the student that lived at the west end of Bus Route 87, the Pronghorn Ranch, has moved to Clark Road which is 6.5 miles north of Snowy Mountain Road. This doesn’t change the route mileage or pick-up times. Superintendent Sealey reported he emailed the Board a Podcast from MREA this morning, and will continue to email those whenever they become available. This seems like a good way to stay informed on legislation that is important to education. Superintendent Sealey reported the school’s money was transferred from the County today. The Board needs to decide how to invest a portion of these dollars so we are making some interest each month. Superintendent Sealey will provide the Board with information regarding the Montana STIP program as well as investing with Stifel and a money market account through First Security Bank. Superintendent Sealey stated he received a $20,000 donation to be used for student mental health issues as well as reading programs. Discussion was held. Adam Toombs gave the Board a presentation on possibly changing the structure of our MidRivers services/account. Discussion was held.

Principal Larson disbursed a copy of his January Principal’s Report, and discussion was held. (copy attached)

VII. Old Business

Board Goals for 2020-21

1. Long Range Maintenance/Capital Improvement Plan (Community Center Repurpose, School Projects

2. Alternative School

3. Technology Maintenance

4. Monitor Progress of Unlocking the Reading Code Program

5. Safety Plans and Needs

6.Daycare~Chairperson Vandeberg gave the Board an update. Information is still being gathered at this time.

7. Attendance Center

VIII. New Business

Personnel

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered that the following extra-curricular contracts, upon recommendation of the administration, be awarded for the 2021-22 school year:

*Coach

Activity

Years of Experience

*Schaff, Tim Head Cross Country

4 Years

*Ochoa, Ramon

Assistant/JH Cross Country 2 Years

Passed 5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported a head football coaching position has been advertised, and the administration recommends hiring Tom Cliff for this position. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to offer a contract to Tom Cliff as head football coach for the 2021-22 school year.

Passed 5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported the following substitute needs to be approved pending fingerprints: Rachaell Suhr.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve the above-referenced substitute, pending fingerprints.

Passed 5-0

Unforeseen Personnel None.

Coronavirus Relief Act

Adopted 12/21/20

Superintendent Sealey discussed the additional dollars that will be available for both school districts and must be spent by September 2022. There are some changes and added flexibilities for the use of these dollars. Superintendent Sealey disbursed a handout outlining the next phase of our Jr/Sr high school HVAC project, and discussed possibly using a portion of these additional dollars to complete the project. Discussion was held.

MHSA Annual Meeting

Superintendent Sealey reported the annual MHSA meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 18th and will be a virtual meeting. No proposals will be presented this year.

School Calendar

Superintendent Sealey stated the current school calendar has a no school day on Friday, February 19th and a PIR day on Monday, February 22nd. Due to the District Basketball Tournament dates moving by one week, the administration recommends moving the no school day to Friday, February 26th and the PIR day to Monday, March 1st. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook , it was ordered to approve and change the current school calendar as stated above.

Passed 5-0

Dates to Remember

*MHSA Meeting-January 18th

*Divisional Speech & Drama- January 23rd

*State Speech & Drama-

January 29th & 30th

*School Board Meeting-

February 8th

IX. No Executive Session.

X. No Future Agenda Items

XI. Adjournment

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered that the meeting be adjourned at

7:49 PM. Passed 5-0

End of Meeting