Montezuma-Cortez School District

The agenda included discussions about the upcoming Board Retreat and its location. The Board approved the Resolution to establish the total Montezuma Cortez School District RE-1 mill levy for property tax year 2025, to be collected in 2026. The board authorized President Shumway to obtain necessary information from 3 legal counsel offices to bring back to the board for consideration regarding the review of contracts related to the Superintendents' transition.

The agenda included a pledge to the flag, setting the agenda, and an executive session for legal advice and negotiations on the superintendent contract. The board discussed and then voted on the superintendent contract, which ultimately failed to pass. The meeting then moved to adjournment.

The meeting included discussions on setting the agenda, an executive session regarding the superintendent contract, and action items related to the superintendent contract. Reports were given, including celebration reports, student representative reports, the superintendent's report, the assistant superintendent's report, the executive director of finance report, and the executive director of ESS report. The board addressed citizens, discussed board matters, and took action on a consent calendar, the 2025-2029 strategic plan, bank authorization changes, a student nutrition services vehicle request, a Diligent Community proposal, revisions to the school calendar, and a resolution to ratify CDE's decision for M-CSD to form their own administrative unit. The meeting also addressed the monthly employment list.

The strategic plan for Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 outlines a three-year roadmap focused on achieving academic excellence, supporting student and staff well-being, strengthening family and community engagement, and improving operational effectiveness. Key strategic pillars include Academic Excellence, Support for All Students, Student and Staff Wellbeing, Family and Community Engagement, and Operational Effectiveness. The plan aims to prepare every student for success by fostering high expectations, critical thinking, and accountability, while also setting measurable goals for student proficiency, communication, board self-evaluation, and school culture and climate.

The meeting included a presentation on the TRIO Upward Bound / Talent Search Precollegiate Programs. There was a discussion about the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Draft, including the attainability of the goals and how the Board can support classes. Updates were provided on the election, HVAC, attorney matters, and SJBOCES response.