We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Information from unapproved board minutes.
At its regular May meeting the Chinook School Board certified results from the May 3 school election. Two new board members were sworn in to office and the board organized itself by selecting a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming board term. Two 2016-2017 contracts for certified teachers were approved along with a number of 2016-2017 extra-curricular contracts. The board also approved MHSA annual dues, ratified district group health insurance changes and gave the superintendent authority to negotiate a new technology support agreement for next academic year.
The May meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Miller. Board members present were Scott Gunderson, James Hodgson, Ernest Johnson, Pauly Miller, Joel Pruttis, Viki Tilleman, Scott DePriest and Mark Harshman.
Organization of the
board of trustees
The board reviewed the results of the May 3, 2016 school election and certified the results: Scott DePriest and Mark Harshman were elected to three year terms as High School/Elementary Trustees representing District No. 10; the High School General Fund levy increase was approved by voters; the Elementary General Fund levy increase was approved by voters. The board motioned and approved a resolution to cancel the election for two trustees in District No. 17 and No. 67 with the 2016-2017 vacancies to be filled at the next board meeting. New trustees Mark Harshman and Scott DePriest were administered the oath of office and seated as trustees.
The board organized for the new term. Pauly Miller was reelected Chairperson by a motioned and approved unanimous ballot. Scott Gunderson was voted Vice-Chairperson. Superintendent Hannum recommended Dean Buffington as 2016-2017 Chinook School District Clerk. The board motioned and approved the clerk's appointment.
Chairperson then welcomed visitors. There was no public comment or presentations to the board. Chairperson read letters of resignation from Katherine Tilleman and Seeley Mickelson. A consent agenda was motioned and approved for the meeting.
Old Business
The full board approved a 2016-2017 certified contract for Math Teacher to Andrew Linquist and the elementary board approved a 2016-2017 certified contract for an Elementary Teaching Position to Melinda Jones.
New Business
After a closed session because of student privacy, a motion was made to stay with board policy and require a student to meet graduation requirements in order to participate in the 2016 graduation ceremony. Motion was defeated. Board heard a recommendation from the superintendent to approve Personnel Policy 5015 regarding Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation. Motion was made and approved.
Extra-curricular contracts for 2016-2017 were considered. After last meeting Mr. Hannum re-opened the 2016-2017 Head Girls' Basketball Coach in house. After reviewing interested parties, Hannum recommended Molly Rose. A motion was then made to approve the recommendation. Several persons spoke to the motion. Board went into closed session, then resumed the open session. The motion to approve the coaching position passed with four in favor, two opposed and one abstaining. Superintendent Hannum recommended the full board offer a 2016-2017 Extra-curricular contract to Tannar Cummings for High School Football/Assistant. Motioned and passed. Hannum recommended the elementary board offer the following 2016-2017 Extra-curricular coaching contracts, to be motioned and approved individually: Chris Haider, Jr. High Football (shared); Cord Anderson, Jr. High Football (shared); Hope Hamilton, Jr. High Volleyball; Mike Seymour, Jr. High Basketball; Adam Tilleman, Jr. High Wrestling; Hope Hamilton, Jr. High Track (coach); Tannar Cummings, Jr. High Track (shared) and Mollie Rose, Jr. High Track (shared).
Mr. Hannum recommended the full board approve the MHSA (Montana High School Association) activity dues for the ensuing year. The fees are required for student and teams to participate in MHSA activities. The fee is based on 16 activities at $250 per activity. Board motioned and approved. Board also motioned and approved payment of Liability and Catastrophe Insurance for MHSA activities.
Superintendent brought a recommendation for approval regarding the district's group health insurance plan. After clarification that the recommendation had no additional expense to the district, board motioned and approved the recommendation. Board also motioned and approved ratification of district extra-curricular insurance. This policy covers all students for catastrophe/liability, not just MSHA activities.
A first reading was presented to consider adopting the 2016-2017 elementary handbook. Policy will be voted on after a second reading. Motion to accept first reading was made and approved.
Superintendent presented a recommendation from the Technology Committee to enter into an agreement with Schoolhouse IT, based in Great Falls. There are four contract options and superintendent asked approval to choose between the $35,000 -$43,000 annual options. Board motioned and approved to allow Superintendent Hannum to negotiate an annual contract.
Reports and information
Superintendent's report. Superintendent introduced Elizabeth Hodgson, Student Council President. She thanked the board for their support during the year and described the student council's final project-a water bottle filling station dedicated to the memory of Jesse Dannels. At the June board meeting Trustee Ernie Johnson will do a presentation of Roberts Rules to provide a model of order for board meetings. Trustees decided to meet twice in June and skip the July meeting.
At Meadowlark, Principal Martin reported several dates for traditional spring events at the school. PTO meeting is May 18 at 4pm. Heartland 8th grade graduation is Monday, May 23 in the afternoon.
For the Junior/Senior High, Principal Molyneaux reported spring events scheduled. He also distributed written documents on CTE Concentration Courses, Professional Development 2016-2017 School Year, Advanced Review Team Initial Conclusion, Chinook Music Results for District and State and Football Reclassification Proposal to begin 2017-18 school year, if approved.
Meeting was adjourned.
