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Max Public School District leaders report on upcoming tests, reading grants and operations; board asked to consider no-cell-phone policy
Summary
K-12 Principal RobbiJo Morgan told the board state assessments for grades 3–10 begin next week, juniors completed the ACT, three teachers received Just Right Reader Grants, and the superintendent asked the board to consider a one-year no-cell-phone policy while noting inspections, field work and bus records.
At its March 18 meeting the Max Public School District No. 50 leadership reported several operational and instructional updates, including the start of state assessments, recent grant awards, and routine facilities and transportation items.
Principal RobbiJo Morgan said state assessments for grades 3–10 will begin next week and that juniors recently took the ACT. She reported graduation supplies have been ordered and described an assembly from Hot Tots intended to encourage student reading. Morgan said three teachers (Rachel Filkins, Vlori Faul and Kimberly McKinley) each received a Just Right Reader Grant to purchase classroom books and take-home readers for students. Morgan also said teacher evaluations are being completed and that district curriculum leaders will be consulted to gather quotes for potential new curriculum materials.
Superintendent Larry Sebastian updated the board on facilities and operations: he will meet with G&R Controls on March 19, 2025, and said Tecta will perform a spring inspection. Sebastian said spring sports are beginning and that the first home softball game is scheduled for April 8; he noted the field needs work prior to that date. He praised staff (named Lesli and Amanda in the minutes) for maintaining bus records and maintenance. Sebastian also asked the board to consider adopting a one-year no-cell-phone policy for the next school year and highlighted several legislative bills the district is monitoring.
Other business and scheduling The minutes show no public visitors or comments at this meeting. Board members discussed scheduling committee meetings (Negotiations Committee and Buildings/Grounds/Transportation committee) for April 1 and set the next regular board meeting for April 15 at 5:45 p.m.
What was not decided The minutes record discussion and proposals (for example, the superintendent's suggestion of a no-cell-phone policy) but do not show board action adopting new student-device policy at this meeting. Any policy change would require placement on a future agenda and formal action.
Documentation The consent agenda included a detailed list of vendor checks and payments; the minutes list totals: General Fund/Building $154,102.94, Food Service $7,046.21, Activity Fund $6,906.60.
