MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 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, February 14, 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 Elementary Principal Griffith, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. High School Principal Larson 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 Kenny Davis, Sharon McLeod, Angie Mozqueda, John Gatlin, Jennifer Spendlove, Wyatt Spendlove, Julianne Landgren, Adam Toombs, Alan Olson, and a representative from the colony (Arnie).
II. Consent Agenda
Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on January 10, 2022, and the work session held on January 12, 2022, were approved as written.
Without objection, Claims, Supplemental Claims, Payroll and Activities in the month of February were approved. Without objection, the fuel bid for February was approved as follows:
Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 3.4015
Diesel: McCleary #1 3.4582
McCleary
Dist. #2 2.1582
III. The order of agenda was approved without changes or amendments.
IV. No correspondence was received.
V. Public Comment
Sharon McLeod shared the 7th and & 8th grade boys’ basketball season and her frustrations with the coaching program and staff with the Board.
Alan Olson wanted to let the Board know he is sad to see Chad Sealey leave and thanked Chad for his tenure as superintendent.
VI. Superintendent’s Report
Julianne Landgren, Junior at RHS, gave the Board a presentation and asked the Board for permission to paint a mural on the billboard outside of the high school gym. She has always been interested in art and would like to show her school pride through her art skill. Principal Larson previously approved this idea. Discussion was held. The Board approved the mural with the understanding that at some point, the mural could be replaced. She can work on the mural during 8th period each day. The school will supply the paint and supplies needed.
Superintendent Sealey reported the calendar committee needs to meet to start working on the 2022-23 school calendar. Trustees Brewer and Serrano are on the calendar committee. A meeting date will be scheduled within the next week or so.
Superintendent Sealey stated we have received five (5) applications for superintendent, with one being received today. The job posting will remain open until February 28, 2022.
Superintendent Sealey stated he received a request to open negotiations for the 2022-23 school year from the RSEA. Discussion was held, and it was decided to wait until after the March board meeting to schedule the first meeting.
Superintendent Sealey reported the Board has been looking at purchasing a gas route bus, but Superintendent Sealey found out new gas bus engines are no longer being manufactured. Discussion was held.
Superintendent Sealey disbursed ESSER Funds expenditure handouts and reviewed each handout with the Board. Superintendent Sealey stated he has contacted OPI regarding possibly using some of the ESSER funds to purchase or lease school housing. OPI had not yet returned his call. Discussion was held.
Principal Larson was not present at the meeting tonight and did not provide a February Principal’s report to review.
VII. Old Business
Board Goals for 2021-22
1. Community Center-Pool Area, Wrestling Facility, Daycare
2. Technology Needs and Upgrades
3. Unlocking the Reading Code
4. Safety Plans and Needs
5. Attendance Center (Colony School)~Superintendent Sealey reported he traveled and toured Sunset Colony today. Arnie was present from the colony for discussion. June 12, 2022, is the split date, and then the school will know how many students will be attending the colony commencing August 2022. Initial discussions include providing one teacher and possibly an aide for the 2022-23 school year.
6. School Housing
VIII. New Business
Personnel
Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Kody Stahl as K-12 Choir/Music teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Brewer , seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Kody Stahl’s resignation as K-12 Choir/Music teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year and to allow the administration to advertise this position.
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022
SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 – ELEMENTARY
I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:51 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Snook, Bedford, and Serrano. Administrators in attendance were Elementary Principal Griffith, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. High School Principal Larson was not present at this meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:51 P.M. by Chairperson Vandeberg.
Guests present were Kenny Davis, Sharon McLeod, Angie Mozqueda, John Gatlin, Adam Toombs, and Alan Olson.
II. Consent Agenda
Without objection, the minutes of the regular board meeting held on January 10, 2022, and the work session held on January 12, 2022, were approved as written.
Without objection, Claims, Supplemental Claims, Payroll and Activities in the month of February were approved. Without objection, the fuel bid for February was approved as follows:
Gasoline: McCleary Dist. 3.4015
Passed
5-0
Superintendent Sealey reported a special education aide two-year position has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Jennifer Montgomery a contract as a JH/HS special education aide (7hrs/day) for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to offer a contract to Jennifer Montgomery as stated above.
Passed
5-0
Unforeseen Personnel
Superintendent Sealey reported a bus aide position has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Kielee Davis a contract as a bus aide (5hrs/day) for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held. (Bus 1)
Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to offer a contract to Kielee Davis as stated above.
Passed
5-0
Superintendent Sealey reported a bus aide position has been advertised, and the administration recommends offering Dawn Unzicker a contract as a bus aide (2.25 hrs/day) for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to offer a contract to Dawn Unzicker as stated above. (Bus 9)
Passed
5-0
High School Spring Enrollment 2022
Superintendent Sealey reported Monday, February 7, 2022, was the second official count day of the 2021-22 school year, and this count will be averaged with the October 2021 count for budgeting purposes. Discussion was held.
October
February
9th 47 43
10th 38 41
11th 53 50
12th 36 35
Total 174 169
Policies 2334, 7329, and 5120P
Superintendent Sealey reported these policies were discussed at the MTSBA work session on January 12, 2022. We currently do not have these policies adopted, but during the work session, decided to look at them at the February meeting. Discussion was held.
Policy 2334-Release Time for Religious Instruction-not a required policy-Board did not adopt at this time.
Policy 7329-Petty Cash-No changes need to be made. This is our current policy.
Policy 5120P-Background Check/Handling Information-Board looked at our current Policy 5122, and when an audit was conducted in December 2018, we had to add some language to the policy at that time. Board decided to leave Policy 5122 as is for now and to not add 5120P. No changes were made.
Policy Manual Update
Superintendent Sealey stated the Board needs to approve the policy manual updates outlined in the work session with MTSBA attorney Kris Goss. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve the policy manual updates outlined during the work session. Passed 5-0
Dates to Remember
• District Basketball at Columbus-February 16th-19th
• No School-February 18th
• Damon West @ the elementary and Jr/Sr high school-February 25th
• PIR Day-February 28th
• School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM-March 14th
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 7:51 PM. Passed 5-0
Diesel: McCleary #1 3.4582
McCleary
Dist. #2 2.1582
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 February Principal’s Report, and discussion was held.
VII. Old Business None.
VIII. New Business
Personnel
Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of retirement from Jackie Vandeberg as an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Bedford, it was ordered to approve Jackie Vandeberg’s retirement as an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year and to allow the administration to advertise this position.
Passed
5-0
Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of retirement from Schery Berthoud as an elementary kindergarten aide effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to approve Schery Berthoud’s retirement as an elementary kindergarten aide effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year and to allow the administration to advertise this position.
Passed
5-0
Unforeseen Personnel
Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of resignation from Cory Rutan as an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered to approve Cory Rutan’s resignation as an elementary teacher effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year and to allow the administration to advertise this position.
Passed
5-0
Superintendent Sealey reported he received a letter of retirement from Deb Jordan as an elementary schoolwide title aide effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Discussion was held.
Upon motion by Bedford, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve Deb Jordan’s retirement as an elementary schoolwide title aide effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year and to allow the administration to advertise this position.
Passed
5-0
K-8 Spring Enrollment 2021-22
Superintendent Sealey reported Monday, February 7, 2022, was the second official count day of the 2021-22 school year, and this count will be averaged with the October 2021 count for budgeting purposes. Discussion was held.
October
February
7th 43 44
8th 48 52
Total 91 96
K 45 47
1st 45 45
2nd 37 37
3rd 37 39
4th 51 52
5th 40 42
6th 35 35
Total 290 297
K-8 381 393
Trustee Election
At the conclusion of the stated meeting, May 9, 2022, the three-year trustee term of Clay Bedford will expire. As per statute, the Trustees need to call for an election, which will take place on May 3, 2022.
Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, it was ordered to approve a trustee resolution, and the Board called for an election, which is set for May 3, 2022. Passed 5-0
Upon motion by Brewer, seconded by Snook, 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
* Unforeseen Personnel
* Policies 2334, 7329, and 5120P
* Policy Manual Update
* Dates to Remember
Passed
5-0
IX. No Executive Session
X. No Future Agenda Items
XI. Adjournment
Upon motion by Snook, seconded by Serrano, it was ordered that the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 PM. Passed 5-0
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