Culbertson School Board Approves Hires
The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Monday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Trustees present were Mark Colvin (chair), Wendy Becker, Paul Finnicum, Chris Petersen (via phone) and Ian Walker. Also present were Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized.
Paul Finnicum made motion to approve the minutes of March 19 regular board meeting, as well as March 26. April bills were approved, as were investments, note cash and extra-curricular balances.
Reports were presented, during which congratulations were offered to the students who placed in the MCTM math contest in Sidney and the JH Academic Olympics in Glasgow. Also reported: Missoula Children’s Theatre had 42 participants at their recent performance. Also: Homecoming is set to be scheduled for either second or third week in September and a proposal from ATS Inland will be presented next month for monitoring the HVAC system.
Resignations were accepted from Victoria Obergfell, Karen Brock, Paula Dehner, Denmarl Labuga, Brittany Pirkle, and Julie Bailey.
Classified contracts for 2024-2025 were offered to Andy Ellerkamp, Maintenance Director; Kaylynn Raaum, Assistant Clerk, Activities Secretary, Custodial Supervisor; Paula Carlisle, School Secretary; Taleasha DePriest, Office aide, Kitchen Supervisor; Jennifer Jahns, Custodian; Cristina Annett, Custodian; Chelsie Flinn, Title I Para; Alicia Wilbanks, Title I Para; Jennifer Lambert, Title I Para; Terri Sansaver, Sped Para; Shelby Manning, JMG Specialist and Samantha Purvis, Home/School Coordinator, Title I Para.
Teaching assignments were approved for Amanda Bushlen, Kindergarten; Clayton Marchwick, Elementary; Wendy Nickoloff, 1st Grade; Alyssa Hatlestad, 2nd Grade; Theresa McDonald, 3rd Grade; Rhetta Wilson, April Wills, 4th Grade; Angi Iverson, Lee Vandall, 5th Grade; Tiffany Nielsen, 6-8 Science; Amy Berwick, 6-8 English; Bill Carlisle, 6-8 History; Jimie Lou Morris, 6-8 Math; Milt Apple, 6-12 Business; Shannon O’Brien, 6-12 Ag; Jeri Gustafson, 6-12 Title; Janelle Ator, K-12 Sped; Brad Nielsen, K-12 PE; Jennesy Taberna, Russell Pfeifer, K-12 Music; Courtney Forbregd, K-12 Counselor; Pam Welch, K-12 Art; Christina Olson, K-12 Librarian; David Solem, HS History; Elizabeth Standley, HS Science; Shelly Panasuk, HS English and Darla Mogga, HS Math.
A motion was approved to offer 2024-2025 coaching contracts to Tiffany Nielsen, Cheer; Jeri Gustafson, Head Speech & Drama; Nick Kallem, Assistant Speech & Drama; Sabrina Labatte, Head HS Girls’ Basketball, Janelle Ator, Assistant HS Girls’ Basketball; David Anderson, Head JH Girls’ Basketball; Shelby Lebsock, Assistant JH Girls’ Basketball; David Anderson, Head EL Girls’ Basketball, Ashley Anderson, Assistant EL Girls’ Basketball; Milt Apple, Head HS Boys’ Basketball; Christina Olson, Assistant HS Boys’ Basketball; Milt Apple, Head JH Boys’ Basketball; Jimie Lou Morris, Assistant JH Boys’ Basketball; Cody Steppler, Head EL Boys’ Basketball; and Kenneth Jasper, Assistant EL Boys’ Basketball. Ian Walker seconded motion.
A motion was made to hire Jimie Lou Morris, Heidi Danielson, and Taleasha De-Priest as summer custodial and office Wendy Nickoloff and Theresa McDonald were hired for summer computer cleaning at $17 per computer.
The board approved a motion to hire Sara Martin as Guest Teacher, pending background check.
The last day for kindergarten students following kindergarten graduation on May 17 was approved. Kindergarten Roundup will be scheduled for May 20 through May 24 for incoming students and will allow opportunities to build relationships with the teacher and assess student levels. Parents will be notified of the change in the schedule.
Paul Finnicum made motion to approve the minutes of March 19 regular board meeting, as well as March 26. April bills were approved, as were investments, note cash and extra-curricular balances.
Chair Colvin adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
