Candance Nielsen

The board meeting featured reports on safety, league matters, cell phone law implementation, elective classes, and a middle school trip. Actions taken included the approval of personnel recommendations, adoption of various policy updates, approval of the MAISD budget and business service contract, continuation of probationary teacher contracts, approval of a supervision contract, and adoption of the MHSAA membership resolution. The board also discussed the superintendent search and approved extending interviews to specific candidates.

Key discussions during the meeting included the Superintendent Search Process and the Superintendent Midyear Progress Report. The Personnel Committee met prior to this session to discuss personnel changes related to the Superintendent search. The consent agenda covered the approval of draft minutes, financial recommendations (including the FP Finance Report and Board Report), and retirements, specifically Superintendent Shelly Millis. The action agenda involved approving personnel recommendations for a Para and a Speech Language Pathologist. A second reading and adoption were performed for numerous Policy Updates, including rescinding several policies related to nondiscrimination and harassment. The Board also approved a Spring Baseball Trip for the Varsity team to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and approved hiring Paul Hungerford to assist with the Superintendent recruitment process. A closed session was held for a student discipline hearing, concluding with a motion to conditionally reinstate the student with specific behavioral stipulations.

The meeting commenced with the election of officers, resulting in Eylie Foster being affirmed as President. Reports included updates on the Spring Break Baseball Trip, 11 Man Football, and Board Policy Updates. The Board approved the consent agenda items, which covered draft minutes, financial recommendations, and a resignation. The action agenda involved a first reading of numerous Board Policy updates, approval of the MASB Superintendent Evaluation tool, approval of a proposal from Lockdown Co. to develop a comprehensive emergency operation plan, and the election of other officers (Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Deputy Secretary). Additionally, the Board established the time, location, and day for future regular board meetings, set remuneration for the Board of Education, established board committees, approved bank depositories and signatures, and adopted the annual board calendar for 2026.

The Board meeting included reports from the MASB representative and the Budget Amendments presenter. Key discussion points involved the Shared Curriculum Director and the MASB Superintendent Evaluation tool. The consent agenda involved approval of draft minutes and financial recommendations. The action agenda comprised approval of Personnel Recommendations, including additions for a Literacy Coach and Drama Production support, adoption of the 2025-26 General Fund Budget Amendment, adoption of the 2025-26 Food Service Budget Amendment, adoption of the mission, vision, belief, and goals developed with MASB, and a motion to relocate the February Regular Board of Education meeting.

The Montabella Board of Education convened for a special meeting, during which they addressed student discipline matters. The board approved going into a closed session. Following the closed session, the board voted to suspend Student A for eight days, determining that the student was exempt from state law by exception one and would be subject to random searches as deemed necessary by the administration.