Board approves staff lists, recognizes retirees and completes several reorganization items

Staff presented a classified staff list for approval and recognized two long‑serving special education employees, Sheila Martin and Yolanda Eide, for their service to the district. The presenter said both have "been invaluable members" of the team and the board voiced appreciation. The transcript shows the board considered the classified list, the chair asked if any opposed and the motion carried; the excerpt does not enumerate individual votes.

Trustees also heard candidate summaries for certified hires. A recommended middle/high school science teacher (Kayla Hay) was described as a Montana State graduate with multiple endorsements and international teaching experience; trustees praised the candidate and a motion to hire for the 21st Century staff occurred in the same general sequence. A recommended high‑school English candidate was described as an experienced teacher with strong references.

For governance items, trustees opened nominations for vice chair; a trustee nominated Rico Bassey, which was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair also indicated plans to appoint Mark Donald to run the upcoming reorganization meeting and moved to appoint Alyssa Christiansen as clerk; letters of interest for a trustee vacancy will be accepted through July 15 with formal appointment at the August meeting.