Deer Lodge Elementary School District 1

The meeting included an athletic director's report, discussion and first reading of several policies, and second reading and adoption of other policies. There was a facility plumbing update that included a tour of the CPC basement and hallway. The board discussed GDES Management Board Representative, hiring a school psychologist and bus substitute, approving non-resident district attendance agreements, county shortage, staff activity entrance, Teamsters MOU, superintendent's report, business manager, and claims.

The board discussed an update on the CPC Pool, including quotes for leak tests and repairs, and potential grant funding. They approved hiring a bus mechanic and part-time kitchen help. There was a discussion about finding a school psychologist and approving non-resident district attendance agreements. The board also approved the High School Emergency Handbook with edits and changes to Policy #2600 NF (1) Worked Based Learning. K-8 handbooks were discussed, with directions given to align them with current board policy, particularly regarding the dress code. The contracts for special education and instructional aides were renewed, and a salary increase for district aides was approved. Safety transfers were approved for an elementary school counselor and a high school front door lock. The elementary and high school trustees' financial statements and budgets were approved. Several board policies were reviewed and approved on the first reading. The superintendent provided a facilities update and discussed acquiring Chromebooks, and the business manager discussed the need for levies and community outreach.

The board meeting addressed several key areas, including a Powell County Literacy Program update and a discussion on community involvement in fixing the CPC Pool. New hires were approved for Assistant HS Wrestling Coach, kitchen staff, and Transportation Supervisor positions. Contract language changes for the Principal were approved, and a request for activity tickets for business manager/assistant business manager was tabled until the August meeting. The High School Faculty Handbook, Curriculum Handbook, Coach and Advisor Handbook, and Student Handbook were all approved, along with edits to Board Policy 3300 regarding suspension and expulsion. Changes to signers on the student activities account were also approved. The board also discussed the Golden Triangle Contract Renewal and Tyler Tech Bus Software, and received reports from the Superintendent and Business Manager. Claims were approved, and future agenda items were identified, including uniforms and board training.

The board discussed a MOU with Teamsters, new hires including a Maintenance Supervisor and Junior High Volleyball Coach, and a contract with ITD Solutions for tech services. They also discussed Tyler Tech Bus Software and the Business Manager Report regarding negative balances in Transportation and Retirement funds. The board also approved claims.

The board meeting included discussions on resignations, transportation supervisor report, policy adoptions, and a presentation from A & E Design regarding school facilities. The board also discussed out-of-district attendance agreements, county shortages in retirement and transportation funds, and renewed coaching contracts. New hires were approved, and principals provided reports on enrollment, safety, and title classes. The superintendent reported on the CPC heating system and building efficiency, while the business manager discussed enrollment numbers and fiscal responsibility. Claims were approved, and future agenda items were identified.