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MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 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, November 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Snook, Bedford, and Serrano. 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, Jennifer Cliff, Kenny Davis, Makenzie Serrano, Emily Coles, and Sharon McLeod.

II. Consent Agenda

Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 11, 2021, were approved as written.

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

Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 3.3431

Diesel: McCleary #1 3.4186

McCleary

Dist. #2 3.1186

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

IV. No correspondence was received.

V. Public Comment

None.

VI. Superintendent’s Report

Makenzie Serrano and Emily Coles gave the Board a report on the National FFA trip last month. A big thank you to Huntley for chaperoning the students!

Superintendent Sealey reported all the paperwork has been signed by Northwestern Energy, Roundup Public Schools, and OnSite Energy. The work on the solar project at the high school is scheduled to begin April 2022.

Superintendent Sealey reported the transportation committee has found a brand-new diesel Thomas Built activity bus to purchase for $165,160, with graphics an additional $2,500 to $5,000. Discussion was held.

Adam Toombs gave the Board an update on how our new servers are saving the district money on our monthly Mid-Rivers internet bill. Discussion was held.

Superintendent Sealey opened the bids for the sale of obsolete sale items. All bids were read out loud. Superintendent Sealey stated he did not receive bids on several items listed.

Principal Larson reviewed his November Principal’s Report for the Jr/Sr High School, and Dr. Jennifer Cliff explained dual enrollment classes (college and high school taught by college professor) vs dual credit classes (local teacher) to the Board. Discussion was held.

VII. Old Business

Board Goals for 2021-22

1. Community Center-Pool Area, Wrestling Facility, Daycare~Superintendent Sealey reported he continues to gather information regarding the pool area wrestling facility.

2. Technology Needs and Upgrades

3. Unlocking the Reading Code

4. Safety Plans and Needs

5. Attendance Center (Colony School)

6. School Housing~Superintendent Sealey stated the project at Central School should be completed next summer and should help with our need for housing.

VIII. New Business

Personnel

Superintendent Sealey reported the following substitutes need to be approved pending fingerprints: Kyle Dylina and Frankie Rose Thompson.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve the above-referenced substitutes, pending fingerprints. Passed 5-0

Unforeseen Personnel

Superintendent Sealey reported Vo-Ag aide position has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Sam Smith a contract for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. (3 hrs/day) Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to offer Sam Smith a contract as an Vo-Ag aide for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

5-0

Second Reading Policy 8211

Superintendent Sealey reported MTSBA has provided a model policy for Procurement Using Federal Funds. This policy is very similar to our current Procurement Policy and is recommended by MTSBA. Discussion was held. This is the second reading of this policy.

Update Policy 3350

Superintendent Sealey reported the administration recommends updating Policy 3350, section Financial Responsibility, to match language in the current high school handbook. This proposed update is located on pages seven (7) and eight (8) of the policy. Discussion was held. Superintendent Sealey suggested just removing the dollar amount language completely, or look at what other school districts are charging.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to update Policy 3350 and incorporate said policy update into our policy book.

Passed

5-0

New Policy 7220

Superintendent Sealey reported MTSBA has provided a required policy on the use of Federal Title I funds. Discussion was held. This is the first reading of this policy.

Advertise Superintendent Position

Superintendent Sealey stated the Board needs to review the advertisement for Superintendent and decide on a date to post the position as well as discuss a closing date for application materials. Discussion was held.

Dates to Remember

• FFA John Deere Days @ Bozeman-November 10th-13th

• Winter Sports First Practice-November 18th

• Early Out @ 2:00 PM-November 24th

• Thanksgiving Break-No School-November 25th & 26th

• Mid-Term 2nd Quarter-November 29th

• PIR Day-No School-December 13th

• School Board Meeting-December 13th @ 7:00 PM

Superintendent Sealey informed the Board he will bring a list of current long-range planning & maintenance jobs to discuss what has been done and what needs to be done in the coming years.

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 8:05 PM. Passed 5-0

MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2021

SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 – ELEMENTARY

I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 8:05 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Snook, Bedford, and Serrano. Administrators in attendance were High School Principal Larson, Elementary Principal Griffith, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairperson Vandeberg.

Guests present were Adam Toombs, Kenny Davis, and Sharon McLeod.

II. Consent Agenda

Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 11, 2021, were approved as written.

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

Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 3.3431

Diesel: McCleary #1 3.4186

McCleary

Dist. #2 3.1186

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

IV. No correspondence was received.

V. Public Comment

None.

VI. Superintendent’s Report

Principal Griffith reviewed his November Principal’s Report, and discussion was held.

VII. Old Business

None.

VIII. New Business

Personnel

Superintendent Sealey reported an elementary aide position to assist with tele-therapy has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Laura Worf a contract for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. (2 days per week @ 7 hrs/day) Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford , it was ordered to offer Laura Worf a contract as an elementary aide for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.

Passed

5-0

Unforeseen Personnel

None.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered that the items from the High School meeting be repeated and approved. Those items included:

* Consent Agenda (Fuel Bid & Minutes)

* Old Business

* Personnel

* Second Reading Policy 8211

* Update Policy 3350

* First Reading Policy 7220

* Advertise Superintendent Position

* Dates to Remember

Passed

5-0

IX. No Executive Session

X. No Future Agenda Items

XI. Adjournment

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered that the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 PM. Passed 5-0