MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 9, 2022

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 9, 2022, 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, 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 Tom Cliff, Kenny Davis, Darcie Hetrick, and Sharon McLeod.

II. Consent Agenda

Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 11, 2022 were approved as written.

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

McCleary Distributing did not submit a May fuel bid for review and approval.

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

IV. Correspondence received was a thank you card from Millie Vescovi.

V. Public Comment

None.

VI. Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Sealey reported Mr. Cliff plans to take the football team to a camp June 12-14, 2022, at Black Hills State and is asking Board permission to travel out-of-state. Travel logistics will still need to be worked out. Discussion was held. The Board agreed to allow this out-of-state trip as stated above.

Superintendent Sealey stated the Musselshell Education Foundation was founded around eight (8) years ago. Roundup, Melstone, Lavina, and Ryegate all received some funds to put in the foundation, and since that time, Roundup has received additional scholarship funds (Cody Harper Memorial and William Rogerson Memorial). With the Board’s permission, Superintendent Sealey is willing to run the foundation for at least the next school year. Discussion was held. Superintendent Sealey stated he would like to move the foundation dollars back to 1st Security Bank of Roundup. The Board agreed to allow Superintendent Sealey to run this for at least the next year, maybe longer.

Superintendent Sealey reported we have discussed the purchase of a new route bus, and with companies not making buses with gas engines at this time, he received two bids for diesel buses. One bus is used with 35,000 miles and would come from National Bus Sales in Tulsa for $72,900, and the other bus is a 2023 that is in Missoula and ready to be delivered for $112,000. Discussion was held. Superintendent Sealey reported he is looking to trade in Bus #11, replace Bus #2 with the new bus, and make Bus #2 a spare bus.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Brewer, it was ordered to purchase the brand new 2023 bus in Missoula.

Passed

5-0

Superintendent Sealey stated the solar panel transformer at the elementary is not working, and OnSite believed that snow drifted around it and caused the problem. It is no longer under warranty, and the purchase of a new transformer and installation will be approximately $5,000 with a 10-year warranty. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve the purchase and installation of a new elementary solar panel transformer. Passed 5-0

Superintendent Sealey stated an insurance committee met with Shawn Samuelson to review the health insurance increase for the next school year as well as two different deductible plan options. The committee decided to stay with the current deductible plans. The overall increase was 8.7%. In the past, JPT has offered a slight reduction if the school district signed on for an extra year, but that option was not given this year. The committee also discussed starting to look at other health insurance options next November. Discussion was held.

Superintendent Sealey reported the Class of 1972 will have graduates at the high school graduation.

Principal Larson reviewed his May Principal’s report, and discussion was held.

VII. Old Business

Board Goals for 2021-22

1. Community Center-Pool Area, Wrestling Facility, Daycare~Superintendent Sealey met twice with a gentleman looking at pinning the pool area. Daycare is on hold for now as this is a busy time for the county extension agent.

2. Technology Needs and Upgrades~Superintendent Sealey reported we will use ESSER funds to purchase the necessary technology needs and upgrades in June. It was decided to spread out technology purchases over a couple of years.

3. Unlocking the Reading Code

4. Safety Plans and Needs~Superintendent Sealey has visited with Josiah Mayfield and has given him some suggestions to move forward with this item.

5. Attendance Center (Colony School)~Superintendent Sealey reported he has not received any applications for this teaching position.

6. School Housing

VIII. New Business

Personnel

Classified Staff Recommendations for Employment

(High School) 2022-2023

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 2022-23 school year:

Employee Position Years of Experience

Bilden, Melody Bus Driver 8

Cedar, Carl Bus Driver 13

Donahue, Will Bus Driver 10

Johnsen, Trinette Bus Driver 11

Perrella, Pat Bus Driver 2

Unzicker, Tim Bus Driver 5

Davis, Kielee Bus Aide 1

DeWitt, Reva Bus Aide 1

Steck, Robert Bus Aide 2

Unzicker, Dawn Bus Aide 1

Christensen, Trish Head HS Secretary 18

Klein, Michelle Assistant Secretary 4

Engstrom, Tami Ed. Instructional Asst.-

Schoolwide Title 9

Godfrey, Cole Ed. Instructional Asst.-

Schoolwide Title 9

Isle, Stacey Ed. Instructional Asst.-

Spec

Ed 1

Montgomery, Jennifer Ed. Instructional Asst.-

Spec

Ed 1

Picchioni, Marcia Ed. Instructional Asst.-

Spec

Ed 8

Rogers, Rebecca Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 3

Turner, Bonnie Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 4

Victorine, Dianna Ed. Instructional Asst.-Spec Ed 4 Harsch, Teresa Assistant Cook 3

Russell, Roxy Lunchroom Cashier 27

Osborn, Amanda Kitchen Helper 6

Davis, Elizabeth Ann COVID Housekeeper 5

Harsch, Thomas Housekeeper 6

Gantner, Brian Assistant Custodian 11

Potter, Richard Head Custodian 18

Russell, Roxy Housekeeper 34

Sullivan, Marcela Housekeeper 14 Thompson, Paul Head Maintenance 21

Wells, Scott Assistant Custodian 9 Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to accept the recommendation that the listed classified staff be re-employed for the 2022-23 school year. Schoolwide Title employees will also be hired pending notification from the Federal Government of adequate funding. Passed 5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Carolyn Bilden as head cheer coach effective immediately. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Carolyn Bilden’s resignation as stated above and to allow the administration to advertise this position for the 2022-23 school year. Passed 5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported an assistant high school volleyball coaching position has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Olivia Acord a contract. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to offer a contract to Olivia Acord as stated above for the 2022-23 school year. Passed 5-0

Unforeseen Personnel None.

Summer Help

Superintendent Sealey reported the administration recommends hiring Kaelin Pisle and Isaac Cliff to wash and detail school buses and vehicles. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to hire Kaelin Pisle and Isaac Cliff as workers detailing school buses and vehicles for the 2022 summer season.

Passed

5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported the administration recommends hiring Deserae Toombs to help install camera systems. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to hire Deserae Toombs as a worker helping install camera systems for the 2022 summer season.

Passed

5-0

Superintendent Sealey reported the administration recommends hiring Levi Ray as a custodial helper. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to hire Levi Ray as a custodial helper for the 2022 summer season.

Passed

5-0

Multi-District Agreement

Superintendent Sealey reported Roundup SD 55H & Roundup SD passed a resolution in 2012 to establish a multi-district agreement that allows both school districts to transfer funds, not to exceed the district state aid in support of each district’s general fund. The multi-district agreement has to be agreed upon at lease every three years by a Board resolution (201-52-2022), which is enclosed in the board packet. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve and adopt Resolution 201-52-2022 extending the district’s multi-district agreement for an additional three years. (2025) Passed 5-0

Central Montana Learning Cooperative Interlocal Agreement

Superintendent Sealey reported Exhibit A has been updated to reflect costs for each of the twenty (20) school districts in the interlocal agreement and is enclosed in the board packet. Costs are based on prior year ANB and Roundup School District costs total $19,135.59 for the 2022-23 school year. Discussion was held.

Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to approve the above-referenced interlocal agreement for the 2022-23 school year. Passed 5-0

Dates to Remember

* District Track @ Laurel-May 13th

* State Golf @ Eagle Rock-May 16th & 17th

* Divisional Track @ Laurel-May 19th

* Graduation-May 22nd @ 2:00 PM

* Last Day of School-May 26th -early out @ 11:00 AM

* State Track @ Laurel-May 27th & 28th

* Regular School Board Meeting-June 13th

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 7:37 PM. Passed 5-0