MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 10, 2021

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55H - HIGH SCHOOL

 


I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Snook, and Bedford (7:08 PM). Trustee Angel was not present at this meeting. Administrators in attendance were High School Principal Larson, Elementary Principal Griffith, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Vandeberg.

Guests present were Adam Toombs, Lori Hypes, Kenny Davis, Brenda Serrano, Edith Sloan, Cheri Salthe, Bonnie Turner, Tom Cliff, Sharon McLeod, Darcie Hetrick, Keith Salthe, Brad Newman, Denise Newman, Leiko Newman, John Gatlin, and Josh Turner.

II. Consent Agenda

Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 12, 2021 were approved as written.

Without objection, Claims, Supplemental Claims, Payroll and Activities in the month of May were approved. Without objection, the fuel bid for May was approved as follows:

Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 2.7957

Diesel: McCleary #1 2.9251

McCleary

Dist. #2 2.2651

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

IV. No correspondence was received.

V. Public Comment

Sharon McLeod stated she noticed numerous resignations referenced in the board minutes, and she was wondering what the process is in hiring new employees. Sharon also asked if we customarily conduct exit interviews for employees who leave? Discussion was held, and Superintendent Sealey explained the school’s hiring process.

VI. Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Sealey reported Melstone has asked to get out of the football coop, and we have approved Melstone’s request. The coop did have one year left in the current agreement. Superintendent Sealey stated an Egrant application is available and must be completed by the end of May for the second round of COVID dollars. We will use some of these dollars for the HVAC project at the Jr/Sr high school as well as to fund some two-year staff positions currently being advertised. We are still hopeful that the third round of funding will come with some added spending flexibility. OPI is conducting webinars whenever they learn something new on the funding. Superintendent Sealey reported Coach Bilden is requesting permission for the cheer squad to travel out of state during the next school year. The cheer squad has not participated in a competition for two years because of COVID, and they would like to fundraise and travel to Las Vegas for a competition. The Board approves all out-of-state trips. Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Coach Bilden’s travel request and to allow the Cheerleaders to fundraise for this trip. Passed 4-0 Principal Larson disbursed his May 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~Superintendent Sealey met with a gentleman from Lewistown regarding refinishing the wood gym floor at the community center. The cost to completely refinish the floor would be $25,500. Superintendent Sealey recommended getting this done in June. Edith Sloan asked the Board to consider having pickle ball courts painted on the floor during this refinishing process. Superintendent Sealey reported the quote to refinish the floor includes two pickle ball courts painted. The multi-district or building reserve funds could be used for this process. Discussion was held. Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Brewer, it was ordered to approve the bid of $25,500 to completely refinish the gym floor at the community center. Passed 4-0 Superintendent Sealey reported he has asked for additional structural work to possibly be done regarding the pool area at the community center.

2. Alternative School

3. Technology Maintenance

4. Monitor Progress of Unlocking the Reading Code Program

5. Safety Plans and Needs

6. Daycare

7. Attendance Center~Superintendent Sealey is meeting with the colony tomorrow. The main question that needs to be answered is the what is the projected number of students?

VIII. New Business

Personnel

Classified Staff Recommendations for Employment (High School) 2021-2022

Superintendent Sealey stated that all classified staff has been informed, in writing, as to date, time and place when the recommendations(s) (would) (will) be made. As per statue, 2-3-203(1), (2) and (3), Montana Codes Annotated (MCA), the agenda item will be held in open meeting except”... if the presiding officer of any meeting may close the meeting during the time the discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy and then if and only if the presiding officer determines that the demands of individual privacy clearly exceed the merits of public disclosure. The right of individual privacy may be waived by the individual about whom the discussion pertains and, in that event, the meeting must be open.” Chairperson Vandeberg did not go into executive session.

Based upon recommendation of Principal Larson, Superintendent Sealey recommended the following classified persons be re-employed for the 2021-22 school year: Roundup High School 2021-22 Employee Position Years of

Experience

Bowman, Tammy Bus Driver 12

Cedar, Carl Bus Driver 12

Donahue, Will Bus Driver 9

Johnsen, Trinette Bus Driver 10

Keim, John Bus Driver 13

Perrella, Pat Bus Driver 1

Christensen, Trish HS Secretary 17

Moncalieri, Stephanie Secretary Aide 12

Bowman, James Bus Aide 5

Brewer, Darrell Bus Aide 1

Armour, Bradley One-on-One Special Ed. Aide 1

Engstrom, Tami Ed. Instructional Asst.-Schoolwide Title 8

Godfrey, Cole Ed. Instructional Asst.-Schoolwide Title 8

Klein, Michelle Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 3

Picchioni, Marcia Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 6

Turner, Bonnie Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 3 Unzicker, Dawn Dishwasher 3

Russell, Roxy Lunchroom Cashier 26

Osborn, Amanda Kitchen Helper 4

Davis, Elizabeth Ann COVID Housekeeper 4

Gantner, Brian Housekeeper 10

Potter, Richard Head Custodian 17

Russell, Roxy Housekeeper 33

Sullivan, Marcela Housekeeper 13 Steck, Edith Asst. Custodian 2

Thompson, Paul Head Maintenance 20

Wells, Scott Housekeeper 8 Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to accept the recommendation that the listed classified staff be re-employed for the 2021-22 school year. Schoolwide Title employees will also be hired pending notification from the Federal Government of adequate funding. Passed 4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Maria Anderson as a bus aide effective April 30, 2021. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Maria Anderson’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position for the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Cody Dimmick as a bus driver effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to approve Cody Dimmick’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position for the 2021-22 school year, if deemed necessary.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Sande Larson as pep club advisor effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Sande Larson’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position for the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported a summer driver’s education instructor position has been advertised, and the administration recommends hiring David Wheeler for this position. Superintendent Sealey reported Kim Sorkness-DeCock has already started the spring class, but the Board need to approved hiring her as well. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to offer a contract to David Wheeler as a summer driver’s education instructor for the 2021-22 school year and to Kim Sorkness-DeCock as a May/June driver’s education instructor for the 2020-21 school year.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported the following substitutes need to be approved pending fingerprints: Pamela Osborn and Maya Mulleneaux.

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

Passed

4-0

Unforeseen Personnel

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Cindi Goffena as Jr/Sr high school counselor. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford , it was ordered to approve Cindi Goffena’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Jon Goffena as an educational instructional assistant (alternative school). Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Snook , seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to approve Jon Goffena’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey stated since we have already been advertising for a middle school counselor, and now that Cindi Goffena has resigned, the administration recommends hiring Jennifer Cliff as a Jr/Sr high school counselor for the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Brewer, it was ordered to offer a contract to Jennifer Cliff as stated above for the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

4-0

Superintendent Sealey a Vo-Ag/FFA teaching position has been advertised, and the administration recommends hiring Faith Dyrud as a Vo-Ag/FFA teacher for the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Brewer, it was ordered to offer a contract to Faith Dyrud as stated above for the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

4-0

Bus Purchase

Superintendent Sealey stated we have had an opportunity to look at two different activity buses, and discussion was held regarding the purchase of a new or used activity bus. Superintendent Sealey reported the new bus was valued at $250,000 and two used buses, both with under 20,000 miles, for $150,000 to 175,000. Discussion was held as to whether to buy a new or used bus.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to approve the purchase of a used bus in the range of $150,000 to $180,000 within the next two months. Bus #15 will be moved to a route bus, and the shuttle bus is for sale.

Passed

4-0

High School Wrestling

Superintendent Sealey reported the extra-curricular committee has visited with newly-hired Athletic Director Cliff regarding adding high school wrestling. The recommendation made to the Board is to advertise for a high school and junior high wrestling coaching positions and add wrestling as a school sport for the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Brewer, it was ordered to add junior high and high school wrestling as a sport for the 2021-22 school year as well as advertise for a junior high and high school wrestling coaching positions. Superintendent Sealey stated he is still not sure what the options will be for practice facilities.

Passed

4-0

Policy Updates

Superintendent Sealey reported MTSBA has provided updates to five (5 ) policies due to legislation that passed the Montana Legislature and has already been signed by the Governor. As these are existing policies, the updates only require one (1) reading to approve. Policies 1310, 2100, 2221, 2410P, and 3110 were enclosed in the board packet. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Snook , seconded by Bedford , it was ordered to approve Policies 1310, 2100, 2221, 2410P, and 3110 as stated above.

Passed

4-0

Negotiations

Superintendent Sealey reported negotiations with certified staff have concluded, and the REA has voted to accept the following items that were tentatively agreed upon.

12.1 Discretionary Leave

7. Leave should not be used immediately preceding or following any scheduled school holiday, the first two (2) or the last two (2) days of the official school calendar. A leave request and a meeting with the building administrator will be considered if the request is submitted at least one (1) month prior to the requested date(s).

8. Only twenty (20) percent of staff in each building will be granted leave for a school activity beyond coaches or sponsored advisors of the activity.

12.7 Leave Incentive

A certified employee who takes zero (0) hours of leave in a school year will receive a $1,200 stipend in June.

A certified employee who takes up to sixteen (16) hours of leave in a school year will receive a $900 stipend in June.

A certified employee who takes up to twenty-four (24) hours of leave in a school year will receive a $600 stipend in June.

13.1 Salary Schedule

Add a step to the bottom of the salary schedule with a 2% increase for the 2021-22 school year on both Appendix C1 and Appendix C2.

14.2 Mutual Selection of Carriers

All health and accident insurance coverage shall be mutually selected by the School Board and the Roundup Education Association with the School District paying up to $850 or the cost of the single HDHP 2800 monthly premium per full-time employee or $765 per month per part-time employee.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve REA negotiations as stated above.

Passed

4-0

Dates to Remember

* District Track @ Laurel-May 14th

* State Golf @ Eagle Rock-May 17th & 18th

* Divisional Track @ Laurel-May 20th

* Graduation-May 23rd @ 2:00 PM

* Last Day of School-May 27th -early out @ 11:00 AM

* State Track @ Laurel-May 28th & 29th

* Regular School Board Meeting-June 14th

IX. No Executive Session

X. No Future Agenda Items

XI. Adjournment

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered that the meeting be adjourned at 7:53 PM. Passed 4-0

 

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