Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Beth Pelton’s organization
Nov 11, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered various topics, including reports on state testing, enrollment, fall sports, and upcoming events. A rewritten Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Absarokee Education Association (AEA) regarding stipends was approved. A second reading of Policy 4332 concerning conduct on school property was held, addressing a request from the Cobblestone Preservation Committee to lease the building for events potentially serving alcohol. A field trip to the Buffalo Bill Center in Cody, WY was approved. Approval was granted for junior high wrestlers to travel on the Columbus School bus. The Multidistrict Participation Insurance Agreement with MSUIP and Policy 3122-P(1) Attendance Policy were also approved.
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The board meeting covered various topics, including reports from the superintendent and principals on the progress of the school year, spring sports, and student testing. Discussions included policy updates on non-resident enrollment, high school graduation requirements, staff assignments, and vacancies. The board addressed staff resignations and hirings for both certified and classified positions, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff. Financial matters were discussed, such as budget approvals, activity account adjustments, and the approval of various expenditures, including curriculum purchases, facility upgrades, and equipment. The board also reviewed and approved collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding with other entities. Finally, the board discussed the status of metal mines funds, school insurance, and open trustee positions.
Mar 11, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Absarokee 0861 School District Arp Esser Plan 2023-2024
This ARP ESSER plan update for Absarokee 0861 School District outlines priorities to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key areas of focus include returning to in-person learning, increasing literacy scores, and maintaining certified staff. The plan details strategies for using ARP ESSER funds to address lost instructional time (minimum 20%), focusing on evidence-based interventions such as extended learning time, tutoring programs, and summer learning initiatives. The remaining 80% of funds will be allocated to support educator workforce stabilization, improve learning environments, and implement prevention and mitigation strategies. Data-driven monitoring of progress will utilize tools like SWIS, Fastbridge, DIBELS, and MAP testing to track student academic and social-emotional growth. Stakeholder consultation involved surveys, Facebook, school websites, and individual parent meetings.
Oct 9, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting covered various topics, including reports from the superintendent and principal on benchmark testing, staffing levels, and school visits. The Facilities Committee reported on prioritizing projects from a Facilities Condition Inventory. The Collaborative Solutions Team's initial meeting was also discussed. The second reading of MTSBA Model Policy 1009FE (Teacher Recruitment and Retention) was presented. A presentation on a new phone system was given. The resignations of Britany Kober and Joan Howe were accepted. New substitutes were added to the list. Extracurricular positions were filled. Approvals were given for a new boiler, an embroidery machine, Chromebooks, and new elementary school fencing. A decision on vape detectors was tabled. An interlocal agreement was approved. A proposal to revise the Junior High/High School Handbook regarding knives was discussed and tabled. Finally, multiple MTSBA model policies were reviewed and approved.
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