Culbertson School Board Meets
The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Ian Walker, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized.
Reports were presented. Science Fair held Feb. 6 was a great success. Solem reported on the MHSA meeting in Billings held Jan. 20. Physicals will be good for two years and eighth graders can play both junior high and high school seasons.
Simonsen gave a shout out to the paraprofessional team who go above and beyond in helping the district and to Mrs. Forbregd for arranging coverage during tournaments.
Samantha Palmer was approved for hire as a guest teacher, pending background check.
Bus rental at no cost for use to the After Prom group on March 29 was approved. The group is responsible for fuel and bus driver time is volunteer.
Barry Bighorn Sr was approved for hire as activity bus driver, pending background check.
The calendar committee met and provided a 2025-26 calendar option. Concerns were expressed about school extending four days after Memorial Day and unequal semester days. Superintendent explained there are more student absences in the second semester for track, music, BPA, FFA and golf that take kids out of the building, as well as more consistency in a semester system versus a trimester system. The item was referred back to committee to provide one additional option beyond the one presented.
A calendar change was approved moving parent/teacher conferences from March 6 to Feb. 27 from 4-7 p.m. due to a conflict with divisional basketball.
The trustee and levy election resolution for Tuesday, May 6, was approved. The polling site is set as the Culbertson Lunchroom from noon until 8 p.m., with election judges Raedelle Aspenlieder, Beverly Raaum, Beth Hekkel and Jo Nelson (alternate).
The facility committee met to discuss building projects and felt priorities should lie with plumbing and windows with remaining projects contingent on available resources.
A motion was approved to post Policies 3630 on cell phones and other electronic devices, 5334 P(1) on vacations and 3141 for nonresident student enrollment.
The board is in the process of scheduling an athletic committee to define the process for hiring coaches.
Meeting minutes were approved for meetings on Jan. 21 (strategic plan maintenance, regular board), Jan. 23 (negotiations committee), Jan. 29 (facility committee), January 30 (negotiations committee) and February 13 (negotiations committee).
The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
