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Noxon trustees unanimously authorize MTSBA to offer superintendent post to Jim Malcolm
Summary
After interviewing two finalists, Noxon School District trustees voted unanimously to authorize the Montana School Boards Association to extend an offer to Jim Malcolm and to let the chair and vice chair negotiate contract terms; the offer is subject to background checks and state retirement approvals.
The Noxon School District Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the Montana School Boards Association to extend a contract offer to Jim Malcolm for superintendent and directed the chair and vice chair to negotiate terms within the posted salary.
Trustee Annie moved the authorization; Vice Chair Eric Oldenburg seconded. During roll call, Trustees Kyra Bosker, Jim Beiler, Trustee Manning, Board Chair Amber Vinskas (Miskowitz in the meeting record), Vice Chair Eric Oldenburg and Trustee Vanessa Ramsey voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board took the action after interviewing two finalists and receiving a brief public comment from Bart Haithley, who told the board Malcolm “seems like he has a wealth of experience” and would benefit the district. The motion and subsequent discussion made clear the initial contract could be for one year because of state retirement‑rehire rules. Deborah Silk, the Montana School Boards Association representative, told the board she would contact the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) to confirm whether the retired candidate could be employed full time and noted the offer would be subject to a satisfactory background check.
Board members said Malcolm’s long experience, finance focus and emphasis on building positive school culture fit district needs. Trustee comments highlighted the candidate’s focus on getting “ground running on day one,” stronger communication and a focus on staff and student morale.
Next steps: MTSBA will attempt to negotiate terms with Malcolm, the district will complete required background checks, and the district will await any necessary sign‑offs from TRS/OPI related to reemploying a retiree. The board recorded that any employment offer would be contingent on those approvals and on completion of reference and background checks.
