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Parent seeks tardy-policy changes; principals report Homecoming activities and gym crowding
Summary
A parent letter asking the district to change its tardy policy was read at the Oct. 8 meeting; trustees asked administration to review the policy. Principals updated the board on Homecoming, staff training and facility crowding, and the superintendent said buses will get GPS devices and speed limits will be enforced after a parental complaint.
Bigfork — During public comment at the Oct. 8 board meeting, Trustee Julie Kreiman read a letter from parent and community member Christel Gibson asking the district to revise its tardy policy. Board Chair Paul Sandry asked the administration to review the policy and bring proposed changes back to a future meeting if staff believes revisions are warranted.
Principal Charlie Appleby spoke about Homecoming week and middle school sports, and raised concerns about crowding in the gym, suggesting trustees consider a new gym in the future. Principal Brenda Clarke reported on the Fall Carnival, congratulated staff member Mrs. Ahles on a recent birth in her family, and described recent de-escalation training provided to staff. Principal Mark Hansen briefed the board on the Nate Schutt Summit and senior parent night. Student Nic Gustavson spoke briefly about Homecoming activities.
Superintendent Tom Stack told trustees the district plans to outfit its fleet with GPS systems and to limit vehicle speeds after a parent complaint about bus speeds; he also noted upcoming FBI training on school bomb-threat response. Chair Sandry reviewed upcoming board meeting dates and the session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Why it matters: The board’s agreement to review the tardy policy responds directly to a parent request and could lead to changes that affect student discipline and attendance procedures; the superintendent’s transportation steps are a direct administrative response to a safety concern and will affect bus operations.
