Board of Trustees Meeting
March 17th, 2025, 4:00 pm in the High School Library
Trustees in attendance: Chair Brad Weaver, Kyle Danreuther, Matt Myers, Amanda Hoffman Trustee delayed arrival: Jessica Sheehy, arrived at 5:10pm
Staff in attendance: Superintendent Dan Schrock, Principal Heather Wolery, District Clerk Mary Merrill Guests in attendance.
1. Call to Order- Meeting Called to order by Chairperson Brad Weaver at 4:01pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
3. Public Comment- Non Agenda Items - none
The Board recognizes the value of public comment and the constitutional rights of the public to participate in governmental operations. To allow fair and orderly expression of public comments, the Board will permit public participation through oral or written comments during this “public comment” section. Individuals wishing to be heard by the Board shall first be recognized by the Chairperson. Individuals will proceed to make comments within a reasonable time period. Citizens may comment on items within the jurisdiction of the school board that are not on this meeting’s agenda. Citizens may comment on agenda items when that item is discussed. Citizens may not comment on matters related to student or staff privacy or contested adjudicative matters. The Chairperson may control the comment period to ensure an orderly progression of the meeting.
4. Correspondence: A thank you card sent to the trustees by Mrs. Keller, thanking the trustees for the Christmas gift card.
5. Minutes of the Last Meeting: February 13th, 2025 : Motion to approve the minutes as written was made by Amanda Hoffman, motion seconded by Kyle Danreuther, motion passed unanimously
6. Reports & Updates
a. National Honor society & Student Council- A student council rep in person and read report: Student of the month was chosen; plans to put on a new dance; movie night or game night; buddy day or field trip. Easter egg hunt is being planned. Council is giving snacks to seniors who are part of the PNN 10 news network each week. A new couch and a monitor in hallway showing announcements is being purchased.
b. Booster Club- Traci Rodewald, president, gave a report. New tent for track athletes, request from theatre club for curtain purchase, update on the planned crow’s nest project.
c. Technology Report- none
d.Athletic Director Report- AD Melanie Schwarzbach present& report given- A senior has signed to play football with Northern: 5 new FB helmets to be purchased; Girls BBall qualified for the divisional tournament; Northern Division realignment for coming year; new 8th grade participation rule from MHSA; High jump pit ruined due to mice & needs to be replaced. Will try to purchase weather cover this year for approx $1000.00. Approx
$8000.00 to replace the entire thing. Would like to know how much the district is able to pay before reaching out for donations.
e. Clerks report- Business Manager/District Clerk reported on Tuition process per HB-203; STARS ACT; CEP numbers as they apply to the coming fiscal year; Summer food service program; Election 2025 update & trustee filings; Substitute pay and current TRS rule for tracking hourly.
i. Approval of Claims and payroll warrants
Claims #50385-50448 Payroll #’s 38270-38306 ach batch #329
Matt Myers made a motion to approve , Kyle Danreuther Seconded, passed unanimously.
f. Principals Report: Principal Wolery gave update: Elem students successful in county spelling bee; High School students involved in the PNN10 news network are working on getting more newscasts out to the community and have been fun to watch; Upcoming events to inlcude: Middle School Band Festival, CCPA performance, HS ski trip, parent teacher conferences at the end of March, guest speaker, carnival & Homecoming prep is underway for all classes in the HS/JH. Posed a question to the board regarding the bus routes not being run for various reasons such as drivers needing to drive for activities and no route subs available & if any trustees have heard concerns from parents/community members. No concerns had been noted. 3 options for FY25/26 school calendars presented to the board. Final decision will be on the April Agenda.
g .Superintendents Report: Superintendent Schrock updated the board:
Discussed the Stars act as it currently sits- is in the senate. Encouraged the trustees to create a committee to meet with the teacher’s union; Fico update: Working with current project manager to receive an itemized list of deficiencies along with the cost approximation to correct them. Unless the grant comes through the district will be required to utilize the SMMA/building reserve funds after the turn of the fiscal year; District will have a speaker come to the school to discuss the perils of extortion via social media. Superintendent Schrock recently secured and picked up a feminine products dispenser for the ladies’ bathroom from the Chouteau county health department.
Staffing- the search for a special ed director is underway to fill an upcoming vacancy.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Old Business
a. None
New Business
a. Discussion & possible action item- Approve the addition of Christopher Myers to 2024/2025 substitute list, pending successful background check. Amanda Hoffman motioned to approve, motion seconded by Brad Weaver, no discussion, motion passed unanimously. Matt Myers abstained from voting.
b. Discussion & Possible action item-Certified staff recommendation for hire for 2025/2026 contract year, Elementary- Austin Wilson. Per current CBA, will start at step 3, $34,744 Motion to approve offering a contract to Austin Wilson made by Matt Myers, seconded by Kyle Danreuther, discussion, motion passed unanimously.
c. Discussion & possible action item- Certified Staff- Consideration of recommendation to renew or non-renew the following tenured teachers for the 2025/2026 contract year at the rates in current Collecitve Bargaining Agreement :
Layne Taylor TJ Bond Melanie Schwarzbach Traci Rodewald Tucker Taylor Shersteen Andreasen Samantha Weaver Sheri Moore Calista Worrall Amy Terry
Superintendent Schrock recommended the above list for certified contract renewal. Matt Myers made a motion to approve the list as written, Kyle Danreuther seconded, motion passed unanimously.
d. Discussion & possible action item- Certified Staff- Consideration of recommendation to renew or non-renew the employment of the following non-tenured teachers for their 4th consecutive or tenure contract for the 2025/2026 contract year at the rates in current Collecitve Bargaining Agreement : James Sant Marla Ray Jesse Jaramillo Dianna Keane
Superintendent Schrock recommended the above list of non-tenured teachers for their 4th consecutive or tenure certified contract renewal: Motion to approve list as written made by Amanda Hoffman, motion seconded by Brad Weaver, no discussion, motion passed unanimously.
e. Consideration of recommendation to renew or non-renew the employment of the following non-tenured teachers for the 2025/2026 contract year at the rates in current Collecitve Bargaining Agreement: Linda Finke Ryne LaBuda Renee Leader Bonnie Bauer
Brittany Barnett Stephanie Overbay
Superintendent Schrock recommended the above list of non-tenured teachers for certified contract renewal: Motion to renew made by Kyle Danreuther, motion seconded by Matt Myers, no discussion; motion passed unanimously.
f. Discussion & possible action item- Hire 2025 JH track coaches . Athletic Director recommends the four current high school 2025 track coaches- Wendy Taylor, Tucker Taylor, Shersteen Andreasen, Samantha Weaver- be hired for junior high track with the double stipend split between the four coaches equally. Matt Myers made a motion to approve, Kyle Danreuther seconded the motion, no discussion, motion passed unanimously
g. Discussion & possible action item-Hire Summer Food Service Program site supervisor for the 2025 season- Superintendent Shrock recommends hiring Jessica Butler as site supervisor for the 2025 program on an extended duty contract.
Motion to hire Jessica Butler as Site Supervisor for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program on an extended duty contract for the duration of 200 hours at rate of Head cook made by Matt Myers, Amanda Hoffman seconded, no discussion, motion passed unanimously.
h. Discussion & Possible action item- Clerk Mary Merrill gave a brief update on the tuition law and the potential need to levy the tuition fund. Motion to approve the FY26 preliminary permissive levy resolution notice made by Amanda Hoffman, seconded by Matt Myers, no discussion, motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Jessica Sheehy arrived, 5:10pm
i. Discussion & Possible action item- Principal evaluation, Chairman Weaver called executive session Per MCA 2-3-203.3 at 5:03pm. Executive session opened back up at 5:21pm. Motion to approve Principal Heather Wolery contract renewal for FY 25/26 with salary increase agreed upon in executive session made by Jessica Sheehy, seconded by Amanda Hoffman. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously
j. Discussion & possible action item- Business Manager/District Clerk evaluation, per MCA 2-3-
203.3 Chairman Weaver called executive session at 5:26pm. Executive session was opened back up at 6:03pm. Motion to approve the business manager contract for 2025/2026 with the salary increase and contract language that was agreed upon in executive session. Motion made by Jessica Sheehy, motion seconded by Matt Myers. No discussion, motion passed unanimously.
8. Next Board Meeting date to be set- April 15th 7pm
9. Adjourn- Chairman of the Board at 6:05pm.
