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East Marshall board approves preschool tuition, shared HR agreement and several facility contracts
Summary
The East Marshall Community School District board set half‑day preschool tuition for 5‑year‑olds at $250/month (space permitting), approved a 30/70 28E HR/payroll sharing agreement, and voted to approve multiple contracts for HVAC, painting, projector installation and personnel items.
At its July meeting, the East Marshall Community School District board approved a set of personnel, purchasing and facilities actions intended to prepare schools for the coming year and sustain operations.
Key votes included adoption of a $250 per month half‑day preschool tuition for 5‑year‑olds where space is available; approval of a 28E sharing agreement to split an HR/payroll position 30/70 with another district; and authorization of competitive quotes for high‑school boiler‑room repairs. The board also approved bids and contracts for parking‑lot striping (~$1,700), football‑field painting (five applications at ~$700 each), a long‑throw projector and mechanized screen for the high‑school commons, a mini‑split HVAC unit for a middle‑school science classroom (option three, ~$18,250), and an $11,300 bid to paint the Laurel elementary gym.
Personnel and program approvals included hiring forms for an elementary behavior interventionist (Carlina Paris), a contract revision for teacher‑librarian Sherry Wallace (supplemental days pay), changing Peggy White from special‑ed van driver to regular route driver, and approval of service agreements with DMAC for the STRIVE program for two students with special needs. The board created a non‑certified Family Success Advocate position at the elementary level to provide social‑emotional and behavior support; the board expects to recruit for a non‑licensed role and may convert to a certified position later if a qualified candidate is available.
A broad consent motion carried for routine items; most action items passed by voice vote. The policy updates motion was approved on a first reading but drew a recorded vocal opposition from at least one member. For several purchases the board noted funding sources — the parking and field painting will be funded from the district's PEARL/grounds levy; boiler‑room and HVAC work will be coordinated with the facilities budget and potential grant/CO funds where applicable.
Board members said they intend to continue aligning project timing with bond planning and insurance risk assessments and to keep the community informed about major projects and staffing changes.
