001Waterman. >> Good evening, trustees. Uh, trustee Burlesen >> here, >> Black >> here, >> D >> here, >> Lucine >> here, >> Moran >> here, >> Neil >> here, >> trustee Sandy Wilson >> here, >> and trustee Sarah Wilson >> here. >> Thank you. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. All right. Thank you. Yeah. You Gallatton um jazz choir, welcome. Um floor is yours. Thank you. Thank you for everybody for coming. Appreciate it. [clears throat and cough] Welcome to the January 12th Boseman School District board meeting. Thank you for joining us. Public comment will be taken throughout the meeting on agenda and non-aggenda items. During the public comment, no member of the public will be allowed to comment on contested cases, other adjuditive proceedings or personnel matters. The public portions of this meeting are
002being recorded in accordance with district policy 1420 and section 3- excuse me 2-3-214 MCA. By remaining in this meeting, all participants and attendees acknowledge that they may appear on the recording which will be placed on the school district's website for a minimum of one year from today. Further instruction about participating will be provided throughout the meeting. Before we engage in the business of the board, I would like to share the core purpose of Bosezeman School District, which can be found on the back of our name plates as well as to my left. It reads, "Boseman's public schools exist to ensure high level of learning for all students." All right. Well, welcome. Uh we'll get started tonight with our the Bosem School District experience, which starts out with our student reps. uh one who wants to
003go first and your question of the night is what's your favorite show right now? >> Not not all at once. >> Bzen High. >> Yeah, we'll go first. Okay. All right. Thank you guys. >> I'm Jenna Kiddo and I'm the student body vice president. >> My name is Taylor Trojan and I'm the student body president. Um, I would probably say my favorite show is probably Stranger Things. I don't watch very many shows, so that's my top right now. Um, okay. So, first off, I'm just going to start with some of our sports updates. Um, for girls basketball, their record right now is 3-2. Um, and our senior night is going to be this Friday against Billing Senior. And then on Saturday, we have an away game against um, Sky View. And our boys basketball, their
004record is 2 and4. Um they have an away game on Friday and then have a home game against Sky View on Saturday. Um and then girls and boys swimming had a meet last Saturday the 10th and then have a meet on the 24th coming up. And then boys and girls wrestling, they had a tournament this past weekend um in Missoula or they have a tournament this weekend in Missoula and they had a tournament this past weekend in with Belgrade. Yeah. Okay. Um me and Jenna are pretty similar. I was going to say the same thing. I don't really watch many shows either, but my sister has been very into Stranger Things. Um, I guess a new season came out, so that's been on our TV a lot. Um, yeah. So, Bosezeman High didn't have inter
005mural basketball for a couple years there, and so we're excited that one of our StuCo members um convinced Mr. Bole to run inter murals this year, which is exciting. They start up um on Wednesday. And then all of us somehow forgot to mention this last time, but we did end up going to mask. Um, we didn't really give you an in-depth update on that. That was back in the end of November. Um, but we got to go to Montana Association of Student Councils. It's a conference and there um, I got an outstanding leadership award for our state and then Principal Mills, I don't know if he has been informed yet, but he actually got administer. So, that's very exciting. Um, yeah, so congrats on that for district 4. Um, we've also had our winter talent
006show. That was the day before break. Um, if you know, the power went out that day. Actually, 5 minutes into our talent show. Um, that meant all the sound equipment, microphones, lights, everything. So, there were some backup lights that went on and, um, we actually got to continue. A bunch of shop teachers brought in their speakers and the librarians had this little microphone box thing, um, that we got to use. And the show went on. Our band still played, our cheers, cheerleaders still performed, and then all the lights shut off. Um, so we did have to evacuate for the day, but all the students got their flashlights out and it was actually really cool experience. So I do hope that makes the yearbook. Um, yeah, and that's that's all for Boseman. >> Rosie. >> All
007right. Hi. Um, I'm Rosie Cassava. I am one of two of the BCA representatives. Um, Sarah is not here today, unfortunately. She is not feeling well. Um, yeah, just from the BCA side of things, just ending off with that talent show. I have one of my notes here is both Sarah and I um were the project leads for the talent show this year, which felt um really nice. Although it was canceled, it was incredibly exciting to be running a school event both as BCA representatives, but also as former performers. ourselves. Um, freshman year and sophomore year, Sarah participated in the talent show and I did freshman, sophomore, and junior year. So, it was really exciting for both of us to be able to do that together. Um, and then the power went out. But what
008you going to do? Uh, seniors are finalizing their senior presentations with support specifically from Lahi Reiner and other BCA teachers. Um, Reiner has been a huge help to all of us and is really making sure that all students are getting their work done in time for our presentations later this week. Um, I've noticed that BHS students are asking more questions about BCA and showing interest as opposed to previous years. When I was a sophomore, there is still definitely a lot of stigma around BCA in a sense. Um, especially with like my co-workers and things like that. But as time has moved on, a lot of BHS students have been showing more interest. And I've noticed a huge spike in that this year. I've been getting a lot more of like my friends asking about it,
009some people I do theater with just getting interested and showing more interest. And I think that's just really good that we've been able to do that. Um, as of right now, and I sent out the email, I will be attending the Montana Principles Conference as part of a student panel on January 27th to represent BCA. Sarah might possibly be doing this. We're still going to touch base on that since she was sick today. Um, we're wrapping up classes for the semester. The goal is to earn credits by the time the semester courses wrap up opposed to finishing with a good grade, but rather just a passing grade to ensure that all students graduate and earn their credits. We have some new students starting at the semester at different grade levels. This is usually when we
010see our biggest spike in BCA student numbers is at that semester mark, especially for the underassman grades who are still figuring things out and figuring out how like can to complete work on time. So we see a huge spike usually around then and we have several people transferring over. Someone even from GHS which I've never heard of which is really cool. Um holiday hawk times before break as community celebrations had a lot of attendance and we have some seniors presenting their English four outreaches during community hawk times. Um I attended one of these to myself. I got to hold a snake for a senior presentation on why we should not be afraid of snakes. That one was really fun and I know several other people have been going to the community room to show their
011presentations as a ways of just reaching out to their community. Our BCA merchandise web store is ready to be shared. Uh Sarah Powell will be sending that out to students and family out to the student and family community here soon. January hawk times and are focused on supporting students with getting their coursework done. The BCA late work deadline is this Friday, the 16th, which we have never done before. In the past, it used to be if you didn't complete a class, you would get an incomplete. It wouldn't affect your GPA, wouldn't affect your grade, and it would just carry over to the next semester. Um, once Sarah Powell took into this role, she tried to ease us out of that and it became the end of the year was your deadline essentially, which so when
012I was a sophomore, I had stuff carrying in from freshman year and this year we're adding this semester deadline of the 16th and so far most students are on track with that and it's just really nice to see us like kind of moving out of that because it means a lot student a lot more students are going to be getting their credits on time. Uh PAL is working on creating data gathering and recording mechanisms to keep track of all things BCA community such as like community engagement, mentoring engagement, students self-reflective survey. And as of today, there are 130 students currently enrolled in BCA. Oh, and my favorite show is a very close tie between Superstore and Modern Family, but I think Superstore takes the lead. Um, I'm Ridge McGovern and I'm Gallatin student body president.
013>> I'm Logan Haynes. I'm our vice president. >> I'm going to go right off her. Um, Supertore is also my favorite show right now. Me and my brother have been watching it. It's just it's so funny. I just can't even. Um, so first thing, swimming has been competing at meets across the state and has brought home several individual trophies and along with multiple team trophies. and our girls got first last weekend. And then um we've been as a student council, we've been planning and preparing for our winter pep assembly which is going to be hosted at Gallatin February 6th. And then boys and girls wrestling are in the middle of their strong season. We have nine athletes ranked top five statewide and the team is currently ranked third overall in the state. Overbreak Gallatin hosted
014the annual Tom Lraouse tournament and that was a huge s huge success and both teams will be traveling to Missoula this weekend. And then last week on Wednesday we started our inter mural basketball and we had 16 teams sign up and that was the cap. There was more than 16 teams. So that's going super strong, super fun. Me personally, I'm on a team. It's been so much fun. And then we have girls basketball is off to a great start with a 6-0 record and aiming for that back-to-back state title. And then our uh boys basketball is also having a solid season and uh they're going to take on Sky View and Senior this weekend. Um and I was on one of those teams that unfortunately did not get to play inter murals this year. Um
015but I'll still be watching the final. I think we're going to host it during prime time this year, so that should be fun. Um, and then today during lunch, our model UN club presented a grant proposal and we allocated them 4,000 to help them kind of offset their expenses for this trip. And we're just kind of proud of everyone who found success at state and our nine delegates who will be traveling to USC. And then speech and debate earned fourth place in Missoula last week with multiple top finishes and they're competing in but this weekend. [clears throat] And then our DECA club is uh one of I think it's our biggest club at school and uh everyone got their project submitted on last Friday um before our state conference I think starting February 1st. So
016we're excited for that as well. That's all we have for you. Oh, my favorite show. Uh I'm re-watching Breaking Bad right now. Probably have to be that. All right. [clears throat] Well, thank you guys for all the information. Any trustee comments or questions for the students today? >> What's your favorite show right now? Kevin, [laughter] I like some of the other people don't don't watch much TV. >> Basketball? >> No. Live basketball right now. It's my favorite show. couple options for me. Um, all right. Well, thank you guys for all your time and your information. It's greatly appreciated to caught up with you guys. So, um, there'll be more questions to come as well. >> Thank you. Have a great night. >> Of course, you can stay if you'd like. Don't forget that. All right.
017Next is board education. Casey. >> Thank you, Chair Black. Trustees, as you know, one of our long range strategic plan goals is tied to the implementation of professional learning communities. And in support of that, uh we have a um excellent resource in Miss Sarah Hayes um who is um longtime administrator in our district and most recently at Emily Dickinson Elementary. last two years um has been um in a role of PLC administrative coach um primarily focused on elementary and middle school the the first year and then expanding um into all grade bands this school year um doing a lot of um training with our instructional cabinet and then um a lot of coaching uh at our sites um I won't um get into all the details she will and give you a quick update on
018what she's working um at this this uh this time of the Thanks Sarah. >> Hello everyone. Emily Dick alumni. >> Sarah Sarah if you can turn on the little person and turn the green. There you go. Now everybody will be you'll be recorded officially now. >> Official. Okay. >> Your your voice was very strong. So Okay. But [laughter] >> um Okay. So I want to open just with this picture up here. And so when you look at this picture, right, like so many initiatives and I'm sure so many different professions, especially in education, right, we see everything as as silos, right? Like something's introduced and we we see it as a new initiative, something new that's added to our plate, etc. But really in education, so much is it's all braided. It's all intertwined. And
019that is the goal of of what I'm trying to work on across the district. So um we're trying to move beyond silos, right? And think of those things not in isolation but as a braided system. And so uh the focus of my work um uh has been on braided MTSS PLC systems and frameworks and then adding student investment into that. So you guys are most familiar with the long range plan, but my two goal areas focus on goal area two, which is professional learning communities, and then goal area four, which is uh student well-being. If we break that down a little bit further, um this specifically outlines that a little bit better. So uh we are working that that a braided MTSS PLC system are foundational to teaching and learning is a foundational teaching and
020learning framework in Bosezeman school district. Um, along with that, student well-being. We know that that's a lot focused on mental health. And while I'm not focused on mental health, uh, we know that when students are more engaged in their learning and what they're learning and they're enjoying what they're learning, they know what they're learning, that whole process obviously is going to help with with studenting student well-being. So, those are my my primary areas of focus um, the last year and a half. I'm sure you've seen this graphic, right? So let's let's talk a little bit about just defining the the the two frameworks. So PLC's a professional learning community is an ongoing process in which educators collaboratively work in recurring cycles of collective inquiry. Okay. Um so every unit they're working in this cycle that
021just repeats itself and it's it's founded in these four questions, right? So when they sit down to work as a PLT, as a team, they're starting with the question of what do we want students to know and be able to do? Question number two, how are we going to know if they know it? Question three, what are we going to do if they don't? And question number four, what are we going to do if they do? Right? So how are we going to extend learning? So the four four essential questions ground a PLC. We also have this MTSS framework, right? Uh the umbrella of MTSS is three tiers. So all students fall under the MTSS umbrella. Tier one is our core instruction that all students receive. Tier two is intervention on that core instruction and
022then tier three gap fillers. When when students struggle um to to gain skills and there are holes that need to be filled, then we go back in that tier three intervention. When you look at this and it might be a little harder to read than I thought, but you can see that there are essential actions for teacher teams, right? So at tier one and tier two, there are essential actions that that teams participate in. So like when you look at action one on the right hand side over here, the first thing they do is identify essential standards. Then they they um design a unit assessment plan. So that all works together into this braided system. So MTSS essential actions, identifying the essential standards, coming up with the unit assessment plan is the work to answer
023the PLC essential questions. Does that make sense? So those when we ask that essential question, what do we want students to know and be able to do? We're identifying the essential standards and then starting that work. So MTSS actions are the work to answer PLC questions. That's how they're braided. This helps a little bit. Um because when we look at essential standards, that doesn't mean that we're just okay, let's let's step back for one second. Let's define essential standards, right? So every content area has standards. We've determined across the district, K12, every grade level, every subject area, what are the essential standards. Those standards we want all students to be proficient in. There are many many standards. We can't be proficient in every single standard. So, grade level teams have chosen those those priority or
024essential standards that we say all students can master. all students can reach proficiency. Now, it doesn't mean we're not teaching those other standards, but we're assessing those standards so that we can intervene on them. That work has been done. K12 K8, we've developed scope and sequence. So, when when teachers sit down as a team, they have a scope and sequence that identifies here are the essential standards for each unit. And that's their starting point. And but there's more to that, right? So you think about a literature standard, comprehend text. Well, they're not going to be proficient every single time. There are so many facets to that standard. So when teams sit down and they're say they've identified these standards, now they have to do the work of really understanding what that standard is. So what
025does proficiency look like? What aspect of the standard are we going to focus on? Are we focusing on inferring? or we focus on on comparison contrast when it comes to comprehension. And so they're they're talking about that, they're defining that, they're uh determining vocabulary that goes into that. And so this unit we might focus on inferring and the next one we might focus on comparison contrast, but we want students to reach proficiency in whatever learning targets we've determined. So that's the work of PLC question one and MTSS question. um essential action one. Same thing with essent PLC question two which is how will we know if we learn they learn it the work of MTSS tier one essential actions two and three are developing an assessment plan so when are we going to assess them
026what is that assessment going to look like we want that assessment to be common so that we're all assessing the same thing and we know that all students are being asked to are measured at the same ability so it doesn't matter remember part of this work is a guaranteed viable curriculum. So, it doesn't matter which school you're attending or which teacher you have. We know that all students are going to be taught these essential standards to the same level of proficiency and measured the same way. That's our ultimate goal. Does that make sense how those are braided? Okay. So, when we look at that braid though, there are three colors in that braid. there's you know let's say red is PLC's and and green is MTSS but there's that blue strand that runs through there
027also and that is essential action four and under MTSS which is fostering student investment so again um when we look at those these are district goals right for student well-being it's we've categorized what are those barrier well we want to tear down those barriers that limit student engagement And what we know is that if students are able to answer questions about their learning, if we've done a good job as educators of defining this for them, they'll be more engaged. So it isn't new work, it's extending the work of that braided system. So on the left, these are the PLC questions, right? The PLC essential questions. They directly relate to the student investment questions. Um so when they ask what do we want students to know and be able to do students should be able to
028say answer the question where am I going what am I learning so all that work that's done around those essential standards in teams we want that transferred to the students we want the students to know what are the learning targets what is the success criteria why are we learning this right what is the relevance in that so it's taking that work and extending it, but it's all part of the same package. It's all braided in there together. They do that by, you know, doing things like question set one. Identifying that work of the the standards, let's share that with the students. What are the targets? What's the relevance? What's the success criteria? We move into where am I now? Well, we should be doing some self assessment. We should be doing some goal setting. we
029should be doing uh really strategic with our feedback and then what do we do to close those gaps? We're giving kids uh learning tools and um and then extension when needed. Okay. So, any questions about that? Does that all make sense? Okay. So, uh finally, you know, what does that look like across the district? What's what's the work that's happening? So since a year ago August, so about a year and a half, um every the first second Tuesday of every month, all the administrators meet and are receiving three hours of professional learning. Um we've we've covered numerous topics. We started with transformational learning or transformational leadership because what we know is we can't transform anything if we don't know it well. And so um they are they're doing the work they're they're highly engaged in
030in learning that uh we've talked about uh guiding coalitions the work of guiding coalitions um braided MTSS PLC academically. Uh I know you're aware that we're working on behavior standards um we've we've worked on that and then student investment. The neat part about all that is that sounds like a lot and those are different content areas, but the process is all the same. So when we talk about a guiding coalition and the work of a guiding coalition, it's still rooted in those four PLC questions. So a staff a guiding coalition sits down and they're like, "Okay, what does staff need to know and be able to do that they're not already doing?" Right? And then they come up with a plan to address that. the behavior standards work we're doing right now, we're identifying like
031what at the end of K2, what is it that we want all kids to know and be able to do when it comes to social and academic behavior and then we're we're starting that work. So, as soon as those are finalized, then that can be work that that we're implementing in the school. Um to follow that up that professional learning uh the principles have LR LRSP goals and action planning documents that they're working on. Um we're also doing we've done a lot of training at the middle school over the last year and a half. All the PIR days. Um we take their PLT time and we we do some professional learning and then do some follow-up with them on that. Uh, and then weekly I'm I'm working with the two middle schools and with Highlight
032and Whittier. So that's it in a nutshell. I tried to be I tried to be fast and furious so I didn't take your whole evening, but any questions >> Gary? >> Yeah, thank you Sarah. Very good uh information. This kind of stimulated a question in my mind of when the MKSS process and the PLC process how do you or do you and teachers account for the difference in brain development in elementary students and how they can capture content and stuff and does that play a role in how they how proficient they are at certain times during the year? you know, I think the standards lend themselves to that development, right? So the the standards are written in a way that a K a kindergarten standard is going to be very different um in complexity compared
033to a 12th grade standard obviously. So I think when we talk about um those learning targets and I hope I'm answering your question, Gary, but uh you know those are doable for that that grade level because they're skills that they should be getting. Sandy. >> Well, Sarah, I just want to thank you for the work that you've done. I really believe in the whole braided approach to everything, you know. Um, it also is really helpful as a teacher to go, okay, I don't have one more. It's all meshed together and it's all meaningful. So, I just want to thank you for that because that's that is huge and it's really important. So, thank you. Thank you. Yeah, I also just wanted to first thank you for this work. I really believe in it. It's so
034important. I'm so excited that you're in this position to um you know help the teachers and the students in the district. Um my question is and because this is your second year, is that correct? Okay. So from from this year to from last year to this year, um what what have you seen as some exciting shifts, you know, some tangible results or anecdotes that you might um that would be fun to share with us or excited to share with us? >> Uh you know, it's it's different. There's different approaches at different buildings, which is is fun to see. Um the middle schools have been pretty lock step and so they are really focusing on unit planning and the way we're using the unit planner it's it embeds both systems in there which is really nice.
035So I think they're starting to see that and we're seeing some real growth there. um like the work at highlight is is uh grounded in a data protocol and so like they're looking they're doing data every week and then there's these ahas that come from that you know so it's really different and we I think that's part of the the fun of being able to coach is that different teams are in different places and so we try to tailor that to what they need and and so we've approached it from a different angle um in different spots and So there's there's good growth in a number of places that's happening. Thank Thank you so much. That's awesome. >> Any other comments or questions? Sarah, thank you for your time tonight. Appreciate it. Appreciate all the
036work that you're doing with the district. >> Thank you. >> Very grateful. Thank you. >> Have a great night. Next up, 2.3 recognition and awards. Um 2.3.1 2025 model unit nations program recognition. Uh I think it's Lexi Davis and um Logan Yates, come on up. And then if you want to have your students come up as well, they're welcome to. And then when you're uh using the mic, just push the green or the button on the right. And then for students, if you're standing behind a column, if you could maybe come a little bit forward or in front of the column, that would be we'd be grateful for that. >> All right. Thank you, trustees and superintendent Bertram. So, we're here to recognize the uh participating students at Model UN conference this past November. Um,
037Model UN has existed almost as long as the the actual United Nations has existed. Um, and we have participated as a district for many years as well. Um, we had a great showing. Um, Gallatin took about 44 students to model UN. Um, we had multiple students uh achieve the top award and we won the top award for a large delegation. Um I just want to give a shout out to especially the student leaders but all the participants. They were extremely coordinated and um motivated and did an amazing job um in all aspects of planning and implementation of this club. So huge uh huge uh congratulations to them >> and Boseman High did not take as many. We had just under 20. Um and we had three get some sort of honorable shout out. So Gracie
038Dice and Gigi Smith um both were honoral delegates. Um Alexandra Hansen was a distinguished delegate and then we had a couple so they have to write position papers before they can go to the conference. And um Gracie and Alexandra both uh were recognized for their position papers and then Alexandra also got top five senior of all the seniors at uh Model UN Montana. And so she received a scholarship for that as well. All right. Anything else to add you guys? Great. Okay. Uh any comments from the trustees? No. Ayana, it's yours. Questions and comments for you from you. Right. I I don't have a lot of experience with Model UN except for what I saw on Never Have I Ever. And um I imagine that's not what happened, [laughter and clears throat] but I but
039I'm curious like that it's it's such a important and um like amazing thing that you're involved with. So if a few of you want to respond, how what what sparked your interest to be a part of model UN? >> I can share something. Um I'm Alexander H and I've been doing for the past three years and I really started because there were people that I really liked how they were as I wanted to be more like them. And then as I continue, the reason I stuck with it is because it really is important to learn other people and to approach problemitude. So going into college now, um I'm thinking a lot um on how to to kind of plan out my education and my major based off of the skills that I've gained and the
040experiences I've had with Model United Nations. Um so that's that's led me to really want to pursue some sort of international relations degree or um global affairs degree. Um and it also has connected me to a bunch of other um student leaders and student participators from around the region. We have a bunch of students that participate at the um competition at University of Montana. So similar to Ezra, I joined my sophomore year of high school and I was deeply fascinated by domestic politics and their functioning. So this club for me was a way to explore how this functioned on the international scale. And also I am planning out my degree and my what I want to major in based off of this and how I want to pursue similar fields in my college journey. Well,
041that is that is so impressive. And anyone in this room who is not super familiar being around teenagers, like this is what makes me so like hopeful about the future. It's really appreciate your responses and your thoughtfulness. Um so with that, um it's recommended that the board of trustees adopt the following resolution. Whereas model UN is a simulation of the UN general assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health and more through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research. The model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge. UNAUSA is dedicated to empowering young Americans with tools and experiences that prepare them to be the next generation of global leaders. And whereas the Bosezeman High
042and Gallatin High School MUN teams participated in the Montana Model UN High School Conference, Montana MUN. And whereas the Gallatin High School team was named best large delegation at Montana MUN. And whereas students from both schools earned individual honors for excellence in debate representation and position papers at the conference. Boseman High School Gracie Dice honorable delegate top 20% and honorable position paper top 20%. Alexandra Hansen top senior award distinguished delegate top 5% outstanding position paper top 1%. Jillian Smith honorable delegate top 20%. Gallatin High School. Victoria Bender, honorable position paper, top 20%. Kai Braun, distinguished delegate, top 5%. Distinguished position paper, top 5%. Anna Paige Elwell, honorable delegate, top 20%. Honorable position paper, top 20%. Ezra Graham, top senior award, outstanding delegate, top 1%. Elena Xiang, honorable delegate, top 20%. Kayla Lob outstanding delegate top
0431% distinguished position paper top 5% Tess Leven distinguished position paper top 5% Ria Low top senior award outstanding delegate top 1% distinguished position paper top 5% Kenzie Lofer honorable delegate top 20% Maya Magenito distinguished position paper top 5% Menders distinguished delegate top 5% Lola Pazado Smith honorable Able delegate top 20%. Helen Rafe, honorable delegate, top 20%. Distinguished position paper top 5%. Hannah Ruprech, honorable position paper top 20%. Finley Samuels, honorable delegate, top 20%. Gavin Shyiver, distinguished position paper top 5%. Ayah Stern, honorable delegate, top 20%. Caitlyn Vandenberg, Distinguished Delegate, top 5%. Honorable position paper top 20%. Chris Zaker, honorable position paper, top 20%. Therefore, be it resolved that the board of trustees formally recognizes and honors the above named students for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Montana Model United Nations High School Conference and
044commends them for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to global citizenship. Second >> motion made by Trusty Burlesen, seconded by Trustee D. Uh any public comment? All those in favor? Motion passes 8 to zero. Thank you and congratulations to all of you. Oh yeah. [applause] And then if you guys if if you guys can come up here and right in right in here, we'll take a we'll take a quick picture. >> I wear my tall boots. I wear my tall boots big. >> Still not big. >> Victoria, I'm 5 feet tall. Come on, >> Victoria. You can't stand in front of me. >> Thank you guys. Congratulations. >> Thank you very much. Congratulations. Congratulations. [applause] >> I'm sorry. I just want to take my answer. >> All right. Next up, 2.3.2. 2025 BHS football allstate
045individuals. Mr. Ader, >> good evening. I will introduce to you coach Levi Wesi, longtime Boseman High football coach. He'll talk about his all state athletes this year. >> Yeah. Grab a seat, but uh thank you for having me. Um, and I appreciate this opportunity to talk about not only our two all state players, but our team. Just a real quick kind of summary of what happened this year for the Boseman Hawks. Um, you know, for the first time since um the splitting of the schools, we were able to have 100 participants in Hawk football, which is an increase of about 52 from the first for from 2020. Um, so really excited about that. I feel like we're building back in the right direction, which is exciting and and just kind of improving the overall health
046of our program through every level. Um, you know, of those 100 participants, we had 13 seniors this year, and I think which was unique is that every single one of those 13 seniors started in um at one point on the football field for us. So, uh, that was really exciting. They were real contributors um at every point and um through whatever adversity we had, they were they were a big support for us. So we were able to uh take fourth in our conference. We were six and five. Um we had a playoff win this year against Hellgate. Um uh we had 41 academic all-state honores which was over 2/3 of our um playoff roster. And then um we also had three players uh selected to the shrine game out of that 13 seniors which is
047exciting. Um we had seven overall all state selections. And then the one thing I would just like to say is that even though they're not here right now and only have Van and only Evan was our other first team all state player and he couldn't be here tonight because um he's ill, but um you know the awards that these guys got, those aren't just of individual awards, they're they're team awards. Um Van can't throw the ball if he doesn't have someone blocking and catching for him um or somebody on the defense to get him the ball back. So, um, while those two are the ones that got first team all state honors, it those are team achievements, um, that everybody should take some some ownership of because, um, it it in my opinion, and I'm
048sure there's other people in here that would disagree, but I believe football is the greatest team sport there is, and without w without each other, you can't be successful. And, um, you know, it takes 11 guys of different body shapes, types, and athleticism, and different characteristics to be successful. and and they helped these guys achieve these goals. So, um I'll talk first about Van. Um Van was first team all state. Um he led the state in passing and total offense, which is a combination of passing, receiving, and rushing. Um uh our offense was the number one rated overall total yardage offense in the state. And then we were number four in scoring. And that's due a lot to Van's performance at quarterback. Um he had 35 total touchdowns, 14 rushing, and 21 passing. Um, I
049think what stands out most about Van, besides being an extremely good student athlete with 4.0 GPA, is that he's also extremely tough. U, he only missed two snaps the entire season. He played an entire game on an MCL sprained ingame and then never missed another down after that. So, speaks a lot to his toughness and commitment to his teammates. Um, never missed a practice either. Um, and then Evan isn't here. Like I said, he is he's ill, but um Evan was a first team all state selection at corner and this was his second time being selected that. He was also a second team all state corner as a sophomore. Um he allowed three total receptions throughout the entire season. Um and only had about 15 total targets, which means people were throwing the other way
050because that's how special he is. Um he had two interceptions, seven passes defense, three tackles for loss, a sack, two force fumbles, who was also a top top 10 in the state in receiving. Um so he was a two-way two-way standout for us. Uh quite frankly, one of the best players ever come through our program. Um and he's proved it over and over again. And beyond that is one of the greatest leaders I've I've ever been around. Completely selfless and humble and always hardworking. And if you ever walk by Boseman High School at any time during the day, you're probably going to find him on the field doing some form of ladder drills or hard work. So proud of him for that. And he's committed to play uh football at MSU next season. So thank
051you, >> Coach Wesley. Thank you. Um one, uh Van, congratulations. Um I'll tell Evan sometime as well, but um on your great season. Um, I'd also just say just watching it from outside, uh, Coach Wesy, you have, um, I'm always impressed with, uh, what you get out of all your athletes and the standard that you set, um, of not only your athletes, but also of your coaching staff. Um, and it's a pretty to me watching it for many years, for I don't know, six, seven or eight years, I forget what, but since my nephew, um, you guys do an outstanding job creating a culture. So greatly appreciate what you do for all these different students. And I I do think football, as you mentioned, is something that um so many different shapes of people participating
052and um kids participating in obviously with any of these Republic school. So we have all types of kids coming through with different things and I know what you do for all of them. So greatly appreciated. Um so any other comments from trustees? Gary? Yeah, I want to congratulations first u for your award and your success, but I just want to echo what Kevin said. I think uh I really appreciate your coaching style and the culture you've created. And while winning is always the goal to do, there's a lot more students will learn from being on a team like this. So, uh it's much appreciated. So, thank you very much. >> I I would just like to say thank you, but also that it comes down to our parents, our administration. It's not just me or
053my staff. It's what they're willing to do. I can you can do whatever you want. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink, right? And these these young men are raised the right way. They're co they're, you know, they're taught the right way. We have administrators in our building educationally that lead them the right way. So, I I'm I'm a very small part of it. It's the entire It's the entire building that helps these guys and and their families and community get there. So, I appreciate the praise. I'd be remiss if I didn't say it's definitely not just me. >> All right. Any other comments, trustees? All right, Melissa. >> Van, I will keep this quick. I know you're trying to get to a basketball game. [laughter] Um, Coach Wesy,
054thank you for everything. Um, I have a senior this year who played for you for four years and thank you my sophomore coming up. Thank you. Um, Van, you will be always be in my eyes the little boy wearing the Georgia Bulldog Bulldog tie telling me go dogs every time you saw me. Congratulations on your success this year and it's going to be a lot of fun to watch you next year. I move that the board of trustees adopt the following resolution. Whereas the Boseman High School high football team finished the season with a six and five record and advanced to the quarterfinals in the state football playoffs. And whereas the following players earned first team all-state honors, Evan Huan and Van Shockley. Therefore, be it resolved that the board of trustees recognize and honor
055the Boseman High football team first team all-state individuals, Evan Hwin and Van Shockley. >> Second. [snorts] Motion made by Trusty Moran, seconded by Trusty Neil. Any public comment? All those in favor? Motion passes 8 to zero. Thank you very much. Congratulations. [applause] Thank you, Van. Van, you'll need to come up here for a picture. >> Really exciting. You can blame Evan because you're by yourself. Okay. Guys, >> coach, you can go with him. [laughter] >> Stand by. >> Of course. Yeah. >> Wait. How are we going to do this so we can see everybody? Um, >> maybe they squat. >> Yeah. Can you guys squat a little bit? [laughter] Sorry. >> Great. Thank you. >> [applause] [snorts] >> too. >> All right, next 2.3. Mr. Ader, welcome back. >> We're going to talk about Gallatton
056softball or soccer, excuse me, next. Uh, sorry. Freudian slip for what's I've had discussions today. Um our uh girls uh soccer program at Galin High, this is the fifth year in a row I believe and coach Gayy can correct me if I'm wrong, but they've been in the semis. Third time they've been in the championships. So once uh Gallton High girls soccer started, they've been very successful. Uh the boys team uh had a tough loss in the semis last year, bounced back and won the championship this year and they were good bunch to watch. So, first Joel Gayy will go for the Gallton High girls soccer and then uh Michael Fenberg will talk about Gallatton High boys soccer. I would like to be on record saying that soccer is in fact the best team sport
057in the world, >> but everyone's entitled to their opinion. Um, girls had a great season again this year. We lost uh nine seniors, I believe, last year. So, a big loss uh and a lot of them playing big roles. And we knew going into the season that we were going to have to work really hard. Uh and that's what we did. We worked really hard and had another great and successful season. Um and successful on the field, but also off um we had lots of academic all-state uh award winners and won the the sportsmanship award for the second year in a row. Uh so super proud of those uh accomplishments as well as the on the- field accomplishments. Um four seniors this year that that all did really well. Um two allstate award winners that
058aren't here. They're they're both very busy. Uh Kira and Cyra uh and they were awesome. Kira was a center back, four-year varsity player, uh senior for us and has played all four years. So, uh, like Mark was talking about the championships. She was in three of three of them. Uh, and it's pretty awesome for her. She helped our team. We only gave up 10 goals all year and had 10 shutouts. So, it's a that's a big accomplishment for us. Um, and Syra was the second leading scorer in the state and scored uh just under half of her goals in the playoffs. I believe she had seven goals in in the playoffs, which is pretty amazing, too. So, um, yeah, super proud of the girls. Like I said, we worked really hard and the girls worked
059really hard and and couldn't be prouder of how how that ended up. So, >> thanks. >> Are they here, coach? >> They are not. >> No. Okay. All right. Yeah, sounds good. >> And then you can bring the boys up. Bring them up. Yeah. Yep. That'd be great. Okay. >> Do you guys want to walk around? >> And you guys can come around. You can move this chair. You just can't behind be behind a column. There's some space over here, too. >> Unless you guys don't like these guys over here. >> All right. So this season is the first season we were able to go to our final and we ended up winning our final. What's special about this group is the seniors this year started the program for us four years ago. So after
060four years we've gone from winning about 35% of games to winning about 85% of games. Final record of 40 what was it? 45 62 I don't know a lot. 45 wins, 14 losses, four ties, two conference championships, three semi-final appearances, and a state final in those four seasons. So, these boys aren't just a group of talented young men, but also a group of leaders paving the way going into future process of our program. So, for you guys, once again, well done. Um, out of our top 12 players that were seeing the most playing time, I believe 10 of them won either all state or all conference awards. So again, just showing up, leading the way, and stepping into positions that have been not shown for us yet and doing a great job with it. Um,
061Logan, where you at? There you are. I'll get [snorts] it one day. Uh, Logan, senior, captain, center defensive mid for us. Um, just a solid piece of infrastructure for us in the middle of the field. He really enjoys scoring goals against Boseman. Um [laughter] Eddie Eddie Blanco, this is his first season that he's actually made it all the way through the season without being hurt. On top of that, he also helped lead was it semi-finals for football? >> Yep. So helped the Gallatton football team as a kicker. Where was your what was your role? >> Be more specific, mate. >> Field goals. Perfect. Thanks, man. And then also Zeke Leighton, uh, he too went through and helped the football team out in the semi-finals. One, what was your final score for this four season, Zeke?
062>> Like, how many goals did you score? >> 59. >> Okay, let that pause for a minute. Uh, 59 goals for us as a group going into the last four years. And then also one all state player of the year for us this season, too. So, Zeke, Eddie, and Logan, top candidates for all state and everyone else who won all conference and honorable mentions. I see whole killed it. >> All right. Well, thank you. Uh any trustee? Well, congratulations on your guys's great season. So, um I wasn't able to get to any games, but good job. Um, any comments from trustees? >> Greg? >> Yeah, congratulations guys. Uh, well earned. I saw you lose in that heartbreaker of a semi-final last year and I was at the championship game this year. Zeke, you that was
063really a fun third goal that you scored. That was right in front of me. Um, and uh, you guys just really came together and and accomplished your goal. So, uh, great job. Was really happy for you. Any other comments from trustees? >> All right, Lauren, you're up. Questions? >> First of all, congratulations you guys. Um, I thought I was going to make it through this without getting tearary, but then after Melissa talked, I [snorts] started to get teary. So, um, I have watched a lot of you play soccer since Mickey third grade, fourth grade. Um, obviously my own kiddo since he was four. Um, but we have another year. So seeing this huge group of seniors is really difficult um for me. We're going to miss you um and are excited for whatever you have
064in the f coming in the future. Um I want to start by thanking all your families because I think that was a huge contribution to why you were here and the team moms um that put everything together. But you guys are an exceptional group on and off the field helping out at Operation Holiday Food Bank, all the things. Um and then Mike, I was very impressed with your speech. often you're a man of few words. Um, but our at our banquet, Mike had an amazing speech um that really spoke to the program and what you guys have built as a team and his respect for you and your respect for him. Um, and as a parent, that was probably actually the highlight of the season for me. Um, but I would love to hear from
065some of you guys. So, seniors, don't worry if you don't have plans for next year, but if you could let us know if you do have plans or what you're thinking about for the future, that would be my first question. >> Yeah. So, I'm a senior and I will study next year. I'm not sure. I'm also going to MSU doing mechanical engineering. I'm Noah. I'm also going to MSU. Probably pursuing any play on the club team as well. >> Um I'm Alex and unsure of where I'm going at the moment. Uh but I want to go play soccer in college. Um along with studying psychology or physical therapy. I don't know where I'm going yet. >> Thank you guys. And then my one other question which I'm sure for all of you maybe winning the
066state championship is the highlight. Um but what are some other highlights or like memories like seniors that you're going to go away with or younger players that left a lasting impression on your first couple seasons? probably. [laughter] >> Oh, thank goodness. Anybody [laughter] want to follow that up? >> Anyone want to add on to Elijah's or does that speak for all? [laughter] >> Um all right. Well, congratulations. It was an amazing season. It was a lot of fun to watch. It was also fun to um cheer on our couple soccer players. Um, and I look forward to seeing seniors what you do in the future. And to the rest of you, I'm excited to see next year. Um, so without further ado, I am honored to present this award. It is recommended that the board
067of trustees adopt the following resolution. Whereas the Gallatin High boys and girls soccer teams qualified for the 2025A state doubleA state playoffs. And whereas the Gallatin High boys team finished at state as state champions. Team members include Elijah Bonson, Eddie Balano, Noah Barnes, Hol D, Alex Gianikis, Max Graham, Zeke Leightton, Logan McBride, Brendan McConville, Noah McGee, Drew Muller, Müller, Lilly, Reese Nolan, Nico Pito, Will Primrose, Walter Rivera, Wade Stolman, and Oliver Spvenrode. And whereas earning first team all-state honors are Eddie Balano, Zeke Le Clayton, Logan McBride, Cyra Magmood, Kira Sukamoto. Therefore, be it resolved the board of trustees recognize and honor the 2025 Gallatin High boys state championship soccer team and Gallatin High allstate individuals Eddie Balano, Zeke Leightton, Logan McBride, Syra Maymood, and Kira Sukamoto. >> Second motion made by trustee D. Seconded by
068Trustee Leine. Any public comment? All those in favor. Motion passes 8 to zero. Congratulations. [applause] All right, you guys can come on up. We'll take a picture up here. >> Um, he's in the dark gray shirt. Elijah, that's you. Eddie's not here. Do you want to pass out some of those? >> Do you want to pass out some of those? >> Nico's not here. >> Will's not here. Walter's not here. Not here. >> You guys might want to move over here a little bit. Couple of you guys. >> Yeah, you can stand. Thank you guys very much. Congratulations. [applause] >> Thank you. >> I'm going to go get these to Yeah. All right. Next item is action items. Consent. I would entertain a motion. Sandy, thank you. >> I move that we accept the recommend
069superintendent's recommendation um for action items consent 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, and 3.4.4. >> Second. Motion made by Trustee Sandy Wilson, seconded by Trustee Moran. Any public comment? All right. All those in favor? Motion passes 8 to zero. All right. Next, uh we have we have no action items to uh for in four. So, uh next item board discussion uh 5.2 2 superintendent evaluation summit of discussion. Um you have you have it. I'll take it. All right. Um vice chair D and I bring the summit of discussion the component of the superintendent evaluation tonight after conducting two formative evaluations since the start of the current superintendent employment contract. Thank you to all trustees for completing and submitting the submit sum submuted evaluation rubric. Um the purpose of tonight's board discussion is to formally publicly and transparently
070evaluate superintendent Bertram's job performance. Superintendent Bertram is choosing to wave his right to privacy for evaluation basis on his personal belief that his position as superintendent is is a position of public trust and he feels the public's right to know outweighs his right for privacy. Please remember that evaluating the superintendent job performance is one of the primary responsibilities and we are tasked as a school board. It is human nature to hesitate about giving critical feedback, especially in open meeting. You are encouraged not to hesitate and communicate during the board meeting discussion and the full scope of your thoughts about Superintendent Bertram's job performance based on standards in the evaluation and everything else that's on your mind. This is a final step of the annual superintendent evaluation process. Superintendent Bertram has communicated to the board leadership
071that he is requesting a one-year contract extension to maintain a three-year contract, which is the maximum allowed by law for school years 2026, 27, 27, 28, 28, and 29. The requested contract revision will not be decided during tonight's discussion, but instead considered for future action in meetings pending outcome pending the outcome of tonight's board discussion. So, I will um open it up. Um we've all had opportunity to not only um look through all the information um I guess also uh Casey for you if there's something you want to highlight to begin with um or we can open up with comments. conversation. >> Thank you, Chair Black. I would just quickly uh mention that I appreciate um all of you taking the time to um give detailed feedback on not only the um the the 10
072individual standard areas, but also the um general comments. Um I feel um I pinch myself all the time that I'm in this role um and surrounded by um this group of trustees and my executive team and and administrative staff, teachers on down the line. Um there's no better system providing public education that um I'm I'm aware of. Um more and more uh I I know that my primary job description is the um moving the LRSP forward. it still um fuels me. I'm still passionate about um all students and all meaning all and I I know that we have um lofty goals and uh but we also have robust action plans and the right people in place and the right systems in place to move those forward. Uh but more and more I feel like my
073role is um in building leaders and um I presented to MSU graduating seniors the other day and um I I tend to land on two things that get me up in the morning and and one is adding adding value to others whether that's um my leadership team that I'm working with or extended um administrative team and then leaving the system better than I found it. And I I feel like um with the team that we have in place um we are putting so many things um in cement in policy in cement in handbooks and cement and systems and powers school um that my leadership team can walk away and this community is in good hands with what's left behind. So I feel proud of the work. I feel humbled by the opportunity and I thank
074you for spending time on the evaluation. Thank you. Um, we'll start off with any trustee comments. So, Lyanna, >> so I I I wrote a lot of things, but I think I just want to speak plainly, Casey, about um just what I feel and what I've noticed. So, I remember when we went through the process of hiring you and then here we are today. Um, and I know you've read everything that I wrote, so I don't want to repeat any of that. Um, and not only do I appreciate your leadership, but just to watch how you've grown into this leadership position, um, has been an amazing journey for me to watch and to see that trust build. Like seeing how you were and we we knew you were a good person like that. Undoubtedly, we
075knew you were a good person, but just your development over the years um, and to build that faith and trust in you both personally and then to see the team that you've developed. I feel so privileged that we get to work in tandem with you um as a community and I appreciate how much you've taken the lead and everything that you bring. So, thank you. First of all, Casey, thank you again and again for your leadership and removing the silos and um really just all the collaboration that's happening within this entire district. I feel like I've said most of what I've wanted to say as far as your evaluation um over the last couple uh meetings, but what I did want to add is I was looking at the rubric and all of the information
076that you provide for us. Um I have this hard time finding peace. You've done so much and though the numbers still are creeping up, um I want to be on so many things. I want to be like A++++, but I also know you have all these goals that you're constantly working towards. And so, we don't want to tap out on four. And so, I really struggled with that. And I decided for myself that I likened it to like my high school students and if they are getting really good grades as a freshman, they're getting grades for what the goals are there. Um, and then sophomore year, etc. Um, and [clears throat] so even though the points are just going up a tiny bit, I think that still shows growth, but I don't think it really
077encapsulates how much you are doing to receive that grade, if that makes sense. Um, and so I hope that you feel positive feedback knowing that it is still moving upward. Um, but those like 0.2 or whatever, I don't think for me speaks to the volume of all the A++es that I want to put on your incredible work. So, thank you. Thank you for pulling back the curtain. I think as kids, we always were told we were in such a great district, and I think we were. Um, but I don't know if it always was all means all. And at the end of the day, I find great comfort that you've pulled back the curtain. You've set very lofty goals, but put the right people in the room to reach them and that you constantly make
078sure that you can have a best practice that you're working towards. And with all that, I also want to encourage you to continue to put family up there and your U time. And I think you're trying to do that and I'm really proud of you. So, thank you for everything, >> Gary. Yeah, thank you Casey. I agree with the comments that have already been said and there's [clears throat] two things just in general that come to my mind is and um one is [snorts] just your leadership ability and keeping us all on track with our LRSP I I think is critical. [snorts] And related to that, number two is the changes that need to be made in our system today. And I think that's a challenging um project for anybody to do. [clears throat] I
079don't think everybody can do it. Uh but I I certainly believe and trust you have the skills to continue to make the changes we need to make. Uh even though some of those changes may be challenging for some of our staff and parents and students, um I think you acknowledge that and I support that. But we do have to continue to make some reasonable changes down the road and I I think we're on a very good path. You have us on a good path. Um, just one other thing that struck me in reading the rubric, everything is how consistent the comments were and the scores were. So, I agree with Lauren. We might want to maybe go not stop at four, we'll go to 10 or something. But um I think that's significant to me
080when each trustee independently provides their comments about your job and even you know how the team you've built. We have a excellent administrative team which is also critical. But I think seeing the eight of us independently assess you and how consistent that was I think speaks very well to how broad your work and your leadership is among the different thoughts and stuff that we all have. So much appreciated. And um I also support you taking the time you need for your personal leads. And uh thank you very much, >> Sandy. >> Well, Casey, um Gary stole part of my thunder. That's right. Um because I didn't I noticed too that the scores were very close and [clears throat] close to what where you saw yourself too. There wasn't a discrepancy there at all. Um and
081I think that says a lot for your work and also the board how we independently view you and work work with you. Um and I love the idea of all of us rowing in the same direction for kids. So, uh, with that said though, I was I'm I'm struck by the phrase keeping the main thing the main thing and I think that encaptures everything that you do. Um, and I we can talk about how you serve kids and how you've developed this team in the Wilson and and how and and you know the programs that we've set up and the movement we've made forward in our goals of closing the gap and meeting our LRSP goals. We've you you the main thing the main thing is kids and our our guiding whatever that's what is
082that called of the >> mission statement. Thank you. um is the main thing, but you but you don't deviate from that. You stay very strong and very focused on that. And I really think it's starting to show the needle in my mind, the needle is moving in so many areas, for our kids and for our teachers and for the staff that support you. And I do want to close with um I'm always impressed with the football coach um how humble he is and h how much humility he just exudes in his presence and how and and I think you quietly um uh do the very same thing in that you recognize and you build the leadership and you support the leadership. um that ultimately everybody is involved in helping the kids move the needle and
083and supporting kids. So I appreciate your humility. I know how much you work. I know how much you lead. You are the leader, but um you also recognize that there are a lot of people that are working towards rowing the boat in the same way. Wilson the boat or I mean the the board um the teacher is the staff. And so that's the piece th those are the two pieces that I really appreciate is you your humility in building leadership and supporting leadership and keeping the main I'm going to add an s to thing the main things the main things right in our district and I really appreciate that. Um, we have I've been on the board for I think I'm coming up on 12 years and I'm so proud of where we are. Um,
084and and where you and everybody that works with you have done for our kids up to this point. Thank you, >> Greg. >> Uh, yep. Great job, Casey. Uh, as usual, um, I think the one of the beautiful things about this evaluation tool is when we have a high performing superintendent, there's not quite so much burden on us to be able to come up with things to say. Um, because proof is in the pudding. Um, and you do continue to move the needle and you and uh the school board and executive cabinet and from there is rowing the boat in the in the same direction. It hasn't always been that way. Um, and and because I have perspective from the time that I've been on this board, um, I just have a really high appreciation
085for you continuing to move us forward and continuing to, uh, make progress towards professional goals and adhere to the LRSP and um, and just keep everything on track and um, and and we we couldn't be doing this obviously without you, which is why it's so important for you to take to heart what Trustee D said and and continue to do a good job of um no shame in taking care of yourself and your family. And that comes first in any job, comes first in my job. Um and it it [clears throat] needs to continue to come first in your job as well. So, great job. Thanks for everything, >> Melissa. Um, I'm going to steal a word that was used earlier and it's culture. And um, my husband and I opened our first business in
086May 22nd of 2001. And we worked very hard to establish a culture, policies, and procedures. And after COVID, it dwindled and we're paying the paper right now. And um, we're working on getting the culture back in. And that's what you have done for the Boseman School District, I believe, is created a culture. And I see it in the classrooms. I see it in the schools that I visit. You see it in these principles meetings for breakfast and lunch. And I just thank you for the culture you've created. And because it's paying off for our kids, it's paying off for us, everybody. Thank you. >> All right. Well, um Casey, I would just I mean many things have been said. um just grateful for the relationships that uh you've created with the the board um with
087myself as well um individually. Um I think like looking at the our the evaluation in in the rubrics um one thing that comes to mind is just communication you have to be able to communicate to the eight of us. uh you put a lot of information in there. Um and but your ability to communicate to the eight of us and help us understand the day-to-day stuff because we're not there every day. Um and luckily for you, you we're not there every day. [laughter] >> Um as well as the teachers and everybody else, but um but you still give us enough information that we're able to provide great [clears throat] or hopefully strong feedback to you. Um but again, to me, that's um a reflection of your great ability to communicate. um and also setting that
088standard for everybody else um that you work with within your team. So, uh that's appreciated. Um I I do believe in I've said it before is I I appreciate yes, we have challenges based on how we're funded and all these other different things that we do not have control over. And I probably what I admire the most about you is that you continue to just say, "Okay, this is our system. How do we make it better? How do what with what we have, how can we continue to do the best for the students? And I I think that ties back to um it was two years ago or two three two and a half years ago of going through the LRSP and making a vision, a mission statement that's I didn't count it off the
089top, but eight words. Um very simplistic, something everybody can grasp onto and and understand and look at. And same thing with as as we go down the other items and now it's giving you the opportunity and the ability to go ahead and implement things as they tie to that and not make it um as I mean I remember the documents that used to come out prior to this where you'd have two or three pages trying to tell everybody what we were doing and now we have one page. So I think by you setting that tone it's made these situations or every year that you've been doing things a little bit easier. um still plenty of things to do. Um but just greatly appreciate all those things that you've put into place to be able to
090be at this point at this time. Um and just build again I think a reflection of your team. Um we have a great team and I look all the way down the line. Um I think probably the biggest challenge is going to be continue to be that um we have a lot of employees as well and how do we get whether it's the 10% or the 20% moving in the same direction of everybody else and supporting that because like some of the words that I've heard tonight it's um you know those are everything that we say yes to and then but we see there's still places where we go to schools or whatever where we know that you know that's not exactly what we want and I know that's not what you want but how
091do we as a group continue to get to that and that's obviously with your leadership and I know we can get there but um greatly appreciate all the things that you're doing for our district um and and Montana schools as well because you have a great impact um on that. So appreciate all your efforts um and everything that you're doing. Any other comments, questions? All right. Um well again Casey, thanks for your time on this. Thanks for putting all the information into it. Um we greatly appreciate you and everything that you're doing for us. All right, next item. Uh public comment item six. All right, I won't read that since nobody's here. Uh, item seven, reports. 7.1 [snorts] executive cabinet reports. >> Huh? >> I don't. Well, I know that they're here, but I don't
092have to I don't have if they're not coming public comment, they're not going to I don't need to read it. >> Uh 7.1 executive reports. Uh, I just have a quick one. Get it um on your calendar calendar [snorts] radar. Next Tuesday, January 20th um from 5 to 7 up here. If your calendar if it works in your calendar, uh we're we're doing a youth resilience project community forum. Um that um Jen Lamers and Patrick Mlullen hosted a small kickoff event. Um this will be um a little more detailed in in terms of if you want to wrap your mind around what what all the youth resiliency project um is. Uh we're going to be um talking about that up here as well as opportunities to um get involved in that project. >> Yep. Uh
093Tuesday, January 20, 5 to 7 right here in the boardroom. Lori will add it to the trustee calendar of events. >> Mike, >> you good? >> Y >> uh trustees, I want to bring to your attention the um school funding interim commission meets tomorrow by Zoom 8 to 5. Um it's a it's going to actually be a actually be an interesting meeting. Um the the first part of the the denial study was the innovation and excellence in education working group where we compared what Montana is doing to high performing systems around the country and around the globe. And then that work gets handed off to the school funding interim commission who starts talking about actually implementing those things in uh the the school funding model. Tomorrow is is kind of the transition the the baton
094gets handed off. Um there's a report available on the website for the innovation and excellence working group. uh report. It's a five portion, five-part report. I guess there's five separate categories of recommendations. I won't read them. I won't go into a whole lot of detail, but I do want to kind of read them to you. Um design features of educational governments and implementation systems, transforming teaching, uh early learning, education, early learning, pathways to graduation, and learn uh learner centered designs. And then there's recommendations, um smaller, more granular things under each one of those recommendations. But what I've noticed as we've gone through this is how closely those things tie to our long range strategic plan of what we're doing here in Bosezeman. The things that we're talking about at the state level and how they
095want to move to the next level are things that we're addressing currently in Bosezeman. And every time I look through this list, I'm like, we're doing this and we've got some options um about, you know, how to do that. Things that work, things that, you know, maybe we could do better and those types of things. So, I feel really good about the path that we're on. I feel good about the path that the committee's on. Um, we did get some preliminary feedback on the report and there's it's it's kind of interesting now. I think everyone's been kind of pulling in the same direction to use the analogy that's been used earlier, but as you see those preliminary remarks, as we start heading into the formula aspect of this, I think you're see starting to see
096a little bit of division and differing priorities. So, obviously the legislature doesn't have a consensus model like we do. So, it's not going to be everyone sitting in a circle and doing thumbs up or anything, but um it'll it'll be interesting to see where um where where this winds up. So, tomorrow 8 to 5:00 if you've got nothing else to do for eight hours should be an interesting Zoom. Um otherwise, we'll keep you posted and you'll read about it in all the all the publications. Thanks. Any other reports? Thank you. All right. 7.2 two board trustee requests calendar concerns reports future agenda items Gary want to follow up on Mike's comments on the school funding interim commission meeting tomorrow uh I will be on that meeting all day planning on testifying public comment I've read
097the full NCE report it's 51 pages um I believe it's a very good report. They actually have their time frame to put things together [clears throat] is the same time frame I had in my mind which is 10 years. So [clears throat] what the challenge is for the group in my view is making sure they put together a formal commission and fund it appropriately, staff it appropriately, have the meetings well facilitated so we can really dig into a lot of the things they have to discuss. So I think there's going to be more questions tomorrow on a lot of the topics on how do we fund that. I I I hope the group is um can kind of separate that a little bit of um because I think that it's going to be challenging going
098through the funding form and trying to fund the things that have been identified that need to be funding and they need to be um I think discussed further. So I think just my view of the group is I think it's um a pretty good group of people on the commission and uh I think there will be some difference of opinions particularly when it comes to funding and I think that's why they need to hear voices. So I would highly encourage anybody that's interested in engaging in this process to and if you have any questions please let me know. Um because as they go through phase two, which is the funding formula stuff, we'll learn more about what the different people are thinking about funding and what they need to fund and how much they're going
099to fund. And there's just a lot of factors that I think a formal commission can really help lay out just like Nevada's done and Maryland and other states have done. Um I just I don't want us to miss this opportunity in this state to put something together. So, uh, if anybody wants to join in and have your voice heard, let me know. Thanks, >> Sandy. >> Oh, >> you have your microphone on. >> I just want to say that right before break, I went to the Gallton High and the only reason why I remembered to say this is the a lot of the kids that were up singing for us tonight. I went to their gallant. Oh my gosh, the talent that we have in this district um in the music world was unbelievable. Um
100so I just wanted to give a shout out to them. I was at Gton High. >> Thank you, Greg. A month ago today, I attended the um Irving holiday party. It was also outstanding. uh kindergarteners all the way through fifth graders all sang three songs piece took about an hour. Miss Westfall did a good job facilitating a lot of parents there. It was well attended. So yeah, that's it. >> Thank you. >> Along those notes on literally along those notes on the 15th of December I attended the Whittier holiday performance and then the next night I attended my son's holiday performance and then that following Thursday I attended the Metallark performance. So, I got to hear the D minor scale several three times. [laughter] It was exceptional each and every time, but have to say
101that both of the two choirs that I got to watch were exceptional and was able to email their choir directors and tell them how much I appreciated my time. >> Thank you, Ayana. I also went to some holiday performances um at CJ um you'll remember the name of this Lauren where the um they they were in their classrooms and then they they went and sang in the hallways. It was it was it was super sweet. What are those called? >> In [clears throat] informmances. >> Informmances. Yes. So then each um each class got to perform something. So that was really that was really wonderful to see. And then I went to um Morning Star. Um, what was really impressive and memorable about that is that the they had some power outages. It was kind of
102flickering off and on, but the power went out during um, they were young. It was like the first graders or maybe it was the third graders, but power went out for like half of their song and they just continued. So, it was pretty marvelous. So, >> all right. Thank you. >> Um, I went to highlights music per I went to Highlights music performance and once again it was fantastic. And then I will be at Longfellow tomorrow and Sakajia on Wednesday. >> Right. I'll send out an email reminder about what we have on our calendar as well for this month. So um anything else? All right. I adjourn this meeting.