Wendy Binge

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.

The meeting included discussions on the superintendent evaluation tool and 31aa funding. Personnel recommendations were approved, including the hiring of Samantha Morris as a paraprofessional, Brendan Doolittle for Quiz Bowl, and Jared Simon for MS Girls Basketball. A Spanish trip to Costa Rica in April 2027 was approved. A construction project proposal with JBS Contracting for construction management services related to a classroom addition was also approved.

The meeting included reports on Meet Cypher-Wendy Binge, Spanish Trip-Jessica Kolenda, and the 2024/2025 Audit-Sherrie Blankenship. The board discussed classroom space options. Personnel recommendations were approved, including mentors and Schedule B positions. The 2024/2025 Audit was adopted as presented.