School Board Approves Teacher, Advisor Hires
The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were: Ian Walker, chair, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson, Janessa Parenteau, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized.
Minutes were approved for the July 16 and Aug. 6 board meetings.
Reports were presented. Staff is gearing up for the new school year. Library programs are updated and the summer reading program with EPIC was a huge success. Fall activities are in full swing and Solem presented participation numbers.
A motion was passed approving Policy 5121P(2), 2600P and 2600F.
Trustees discussed setting board goals. Some goals to consider include: increased academic achievement, improvements to communication (utilizing social media and the school website), develop the C-C Complex, lunch program, PreK program, activity buses, more family engagement, junior high students in speech and drama, FFA, BPA, etc., and to provide opportunities to highlight athletes.
Any other ideas should be emailed to Mrs. Simonsen. The top five goals will be selected at the next regular meeting.
Steppler made a motion to hire Jennifer Lambert as a guest teacher. The motion carried unanimously.
Tessa Rumsey was approved as the MCT advisor and Todd Gabriel for junior high football assistant coach. Activity bus drivers Kevin Becker and Cassidy Obergfell were approved.
The transfer of Bus Route #2 from Larry Hekkel to Christian Hekkel was approved.
A motion was passed to approve free admittance to certified and classified staff for home activity events.
A motion was approved to post Policy 2120, moving up math and adjusting the curriculum rotation aligns with the ending subscription of Go Math in the elementary.
Trustees scheduled to host a meet and greet with new staff on Sept. 12 from 3:30-4:00 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
