Marisa Collins

Key discussions during the meeting included the completion of tenured staff evaluations with renewal recommendations pending for the March agenda, and contact made with Thiel Brothers Roofing to assess necessary building repairs. Superintendent updates covered the Spelling Bee results, upcoming Senior Night, and the success of the elementary school's Valentines Across America project. Under New Business, the Board approved the hiring recommendations for the High School Track Coaches. A motion was passed to table the decision on the Camera System Quote pending updated options from the vendor. Furthermore, the Board amended the hiring process for extracurricular positions to align with annual evaluations conducted by the Athletic Director. The meeting concluded with reports from the Booster Club and updates on future agenda items.

The meeting agenda included addressing correspondence and opening a period for public comment on non-agenda items, while adhering to privacy guidelines regarding individuals. Key discussions and actions centered on the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report under Old Business. New Business items included consideration of Extracurricular Positions, specifically addressing resignations for an Elementary Lead Teacher and a Jamboree Boys Basketball Coach, and a letter of interest for the National Honor Society/Student Council. Other new business items involved the Employee Attendance Policy and the second reading of MTSBA Recommended Updates. Reports were scheduled from the Booster Club, NEA, and Board Committees.

The meeting addressed correspondence regarding the resignation of an SPED Teacher, which was accepted. Under old business, the Board reviewed quotes for a camera system, leading to modifications in resolution and coverage; a hybrid quote for $75,768.99 was ultimately accepted. New business included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the SPED Secretary position, stipending the role based on current union lists, and the subsequent approval to hire Noel Beadle for the SPED Secretary position.

The agenda for this meeting included review and approval of previous meeting minutes from August 2025 and claims/payroll/student accounts. New business items slated for discussion and action included facility use for the Harvest Festival, approval for a Volunteer Cross Country Coach and an Academic Advisor, discussion on the Employee Attendance Policy, and two sets of policy updates recommended by MTSBA. The second reading involved policies related to student safety, background checks, human sexuality instruction, display of flags, student discipline, administering medicines, and several others. The first reading covered proposed amendments to policies concerning levy increases, elections, student privacy rights, student health, and school safety.

Key discussions during the meeting included accepting a resignation which was effective December 31, 2025. The board approved claims totaling $40,552.85. In Old Business, the board voted to dissolve the MHSA Co-Op for both boys wrestling and girls softball due to lack of student interest. In New Business, the board approved the hiring of a substitute pending a background check and approved the hiring of a Concessions Manager. The decision regarding the inclusion of a Tribal ID form in the registration packet was tabled pending further review, with a special meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026, to discuss the specific form. Additionally, the board adopted recommended policy updates for policies concerning Work Based Learning, Student Safety, and Fingerprints and Criminal Background Investigations. Following a closed session for the Superintendent Evaluation, the board voted to approve the proposed Superintendent Contract Negotiation terms.