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Board approves policy revisions, student travel and interdistrict agreements; McKinney‑Vento transportation arranged
Summary
The board approved several routine and substantive items: out‑of‑state senior travel (vote recorded 6–1), a McKinney‑Vento transportation contract for two elementary students in transition, revisions to policy 5122 on background checks, and renewal of an NTSUIP multi‑district unemployment agreement; questions were raised about per‑mile transportation rates.
The board handled a series of motions and votes under new and old business.
Consent and agenda: A motion to adopt the agenda and packet items was moved and seconded and approved on a voice vote (the transcript records the motion as 6–0).
Senior travel: The board approved out‑of‑state travel for graduating seniors to an amusement park in Farmington, Utah, scheduled for June 2025. The motion was moved and seconded; during discussion board members asked about logistics for bus drivers. The transcript records the final tally as 6–1 in favor.
McKinney‑Vento transportation: The board approved a McKinney‑Vento contract to provide transportation for two elementary students whose housing is in transition and who currently live outside district boundaries. During discussion a board member asked why an elementary student is compensated at $7.50 per mile while a high school student is set at $11.50 for the same miles; staff said they would follow up by email with Donnell Rosenbaum (transportation lead) to clarify the rate difference.
Policy 5122 revisions: Staff recommended updates to policy 5122 (fingerprints and criminal background investigations), including clarifying applicant rights and adding language to allow action by the superintendent in extreme circumstances. The revisions also align a district form with current National Child Protection Act guidance. The board moved and approved the policy revisions; the transcript shows a roll‑call style sequence of 'aye' responses.
NTSUIP agreement: The board moved to renew participation in the NTSUIP multi‑district unemployment insurance program and authorized the district clerk to sign the agreement. Staff said most Montana schools participate in MTSUIP and alternatives for unemployment insurance are limited; the board approved the renewal.
All approved items will be reflected in the minutes per the motions recorded.
