September 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
 

2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 9/12/23
 

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 

5. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION by John Salois: Kirsten Boyd, Hyrum BraveRock

STUDENT RECOGNITION by John Salois: Aubrey Blackman, Lillian Evans, Aurora Flamand, Rylynn Gopher, Allric Stringer, Fayja Blackbird, Ty Boyd, Talon Fitzgerald, Finley Wagner, Allissandra BlackBird, Evelyn body, Hadlee Fitzgerald, Marcellina Gopher, Oceanna Gopher, Kelli quenelle, Chase Chandler, Jaycee flamand, Ashlynn Johnson, Mia Potts, Delcena Reid, Lilli BraveRock, Chaz Burns, Amber Walker

BABB ELEMENTARY PRESENTATIONS
 

6. BHS STUDENT RECOGNITION by Jennifer LaFromboise-Wagner: Katie Palacio-Leadford
 

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 

8. ITEMS OF INFORMATION

8.A. Building Reports:

8.A.1. Child Nutrition/Warehouse/Copy Center - Dalaina Grant

8.A.2. Curriculum and Instruction - Rebecca Rappold

8.A.3. Parent, Community Outreach, FIT - Irene Augare

8.A.4. Blackfeet Language-Native American Studies - Robert Hall

8.A.5. Student Athletics Department - Tony Wagner

8.A.6. Activities Department - Heidi Bullcalf

8.A.7. Transportation Department - Francis Bullcalf

8.A.8. Maintenance/Facilities/Security/Construction - Reid Reagan
 

8.B. Superintendent's Report

8.B.1. Corrina Guardipee-Hall

8.B.1.a. Superintendent's Report 9.27.23

8.B.1.b. 2023-2024 Nafis Update

8.B.1.c. BNAS and MTDA (Montana Digital Academy) Presentation

8.B.1.d. BNAS Discussion on Elementary School Name Change
 

8.B.2. Beverly Sinclair

8.B.2.a. HR Status Report

8.B.2.b. Coaching Worksheet Update 9/27/23
 

8.C. Resignations

8.C.1. Cohrie Lorenzo Bus Driver-Transportation, Effective 9-7-2023

8.C.2. Lynnette Keenan, Consumer Science Teacher-BMS, Effective 9-8-23

8.C.3. Amari CalfRobe, Student Worker, Effective 9-14-2023

8.C.4. Alaina SpoonHunter, Student Worker, Effective 9-15-2023
 

9. ITEMS OF ACTION

9.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 

9.A.1. Elementary

9.A.1.a. Sulee Blackman, Elementary Teacher-BES 2023-2024 ($36,651.00)

9.A.1.b. Francine DeRoche, Consumer Science Teacher-BMS 2023-2024 ($38,331.38)

9.A.1.c. Lori Vaile, Teacher Assistant-BES

9.A.1.d. Tomasa Rattler, Personal Care Attendant

9.A.1.e. Azurdee Aimsback, Napi Volleyball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.f. Lisa Aimsback, Napi Volleyball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.g. Sissy Wells, Napi Volleyball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.h. Justine Steward, Napi Football Coach  2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.i. David Old Chief, Napi Football Coach 2023-2024 ($660.00)

9.A.1.j. Ashley Bullcalf, Napi Cross-Country Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.k. Delora Bearchild, Napi Cross-Country Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.l. Marietta Stringer, Babb Boys Basketball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.m. Marietta Stringer, Babb Gilrs Basketball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)

9.A.1.n. Marietta Stringer, Babb Volleyball Coach 2023-2024 ($600.00)
 

9.A.2. District Wide

9.A.2.a. Heidi Crawford, Computer Technician-Professional Technical  2023-2024 ($37,885.07 prorated)

9.A.2.b. Roy Crawford, Temporary Computer Technician-Professional Technical  2023-2024 ($34,853.24 prorated)

9.A.2.c. John LongTimeSleeping, Technology Director 2023-2024 ($62,510.07 prorated)
 

9.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check):

9.B.1. Elementary

9.B.1.a. Carina Stoves, Building-Department Mentor-BES 2023-2024  ($1,500.00 not to exceed)

9.B.1.b. Tommy HeavyRunner, Setup Systems for Mental Health Activities for Students-Napi 2023-2024 ($525.00)
 

9.B.2. District Wide

9.B.2.a. Mabel Running Fisher, Community Mentor 2023-2024 ($5,000.00)

9.B.2.b. Brenda Guardipee, First Aid CPR Class for Transportation 2023-2024 ($560.00)
 

9.C. Out of State Travel: 

9.C.1. Elementary

9.C.1.a. Dana Bremner, AFT NAIFT Task Force Meeting & NIEA Conference 2023 (School Related Leave Only)
 

9.D. In State Travel

9.D.1. District wide

9.D.1.a. Cinnamon Salway-Matthew Johnson, Guest Lecture Invite for Public Health Class Seminar Series 2023-2024 ($1,103.14)

9.D.1.b. Robert Hall, Guest Lecture at UofM Blackfeet Language Class & Lecture of Indigenous Author 2023-2024 ($602.57)
 

9.E. Approvals

9.E.1. Elementary

9.E.1.a. Student Attendance Agreement, Cut Bank Elementary 2023-2024

9.E.1.b. BES Club, Sponsors, Goals & Objectives for 2023-2024 ($2,332.00)

9.E.1.c. Napi Clubs, Sponsors, Goals & Objectives 2023-2024 ($1,698.00)

9.E.1.d. BMS Club, Sponsors, Goals & Objectives for 2023-2024 ($1,981.00)

9.E.1.e. Extended Contract-Certified Elementary Teachers, MYACCESS Curriculum Training 2023-2024 ($1,133.00)

9.E.1.f. Extended Contract-Sarah Flammond, LETRS Module 2023-2024 ($2,444.00)
 

9.E.2. High School

9.E.2.a. Extended Contract-Abigail Marshal, LETRS Module 2023-2024 ($2,661.00)

9.E.2.b. BHS Club, Sponsors, Goals & Objectives for 2023-2024 ($11,712.00)

9.E.2.c. 11.14Appr-NEW BHS Club, Sponsors, Goals & Objectives for 2023-2024 ($1,548.00)

9.E.2.d. Extended Contract-Natasha Siliezar, Provide Special Education Student Support 2023-2024 ($569.00)
 

9.E.3. District Wide

9.E.3.a. Extended Contract-Kylie Rutherford, Nursing Duties for Special Olympics Team 2023-2024 ($1,377.00)

9.E.3.b. Extended Contract-Wendy Madplume, IEP Writing for Unassigned Caseload 2023-2024 ($634.00)

9.E.3.c. Extended Contract-Travis Miller, Information Technology (IT) Support 2023-2024 ($9,727.00)

9.E.3.d. Soliant: Montana Certified School Psychologist-Amber Hinther 2023-2024 ($62,510.07)

9.E.3.e. Wage Modification-John Cadotte, Site Supervisor-Food Service, Professional/Technical 2023-2024 ($1,731.00)

9.E.3.f. Waiver of 5% Penalty Fee for Early Resignation-Lynne Keenan 2023-2024 ($3,899.86)

9.E.3.g. BPS District Committees 2023-2024 SY ($30,355.00)

9.E.3.h. Substitute Eligibility Roster 9/27/23

9.E.3.i. Amend Policy #2336 Significant Writing

9.E.3.j. Ellevation, Digital Platform to Monitor ELL Students 2023-2026 ($52,440.48)

9.E.3.k. Professional Development Days-October 2023 ($23,500.00)

9.E.3.l. Professional Development-Project Success 2023

9.E.3.m. District Claims Check #94648-94671; 439305-439379 ($693,862.01)

9.E.3.n. Student Activities Check #705498-#705525 ($11,807.06)

9.E.3.o. Additional Pays/Payroll
 

9.F. PERSONNEL: None

9.G. LEGAL ISSUES: Legal Update

9.H. ADJOURNMENT