Laurel School Board approves consent agenda, several action items and surplus list; tables one item for refinement
April 28, 2026 | Laurel Elem, School Districts, Montana
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The Laurel School District board approved a slate of routine business items after a presentation by the FFA chapter.
Chair (speaker 2) called for and recorded a motion to approve the consent agenda; the chair announced the motion as from Jamie/Jenny (the transcript refers to both at different points) and the item passed by voice vote.
On action item A, the board approved second readings of policy items listed in the agenda (the transcript lists them as '54 20' along with a notice form '54 50 in amp 1' and '54 60'). The chair announced Donnie as the mover and Kayla as the seconder and the motion carried by voice vote.
The board approved out-of-district student placements to Yellowstone Academy for the 2025-26 year with an amount shown on the agenda of $2,025.26. The chair recorded the motion as moved by Jenny and seconded by Kayla and the motion carried.
Members approved recommended adult meal rates for the 2026 summer food program after staff clarified that funds from the summer program cannot be used to subsidize adult meals. A board member asked about current prices; staff responded that the summer program pricing is separate and adult meals must be priced to cover cost. The motion to adopt the recommended adult meal rates carried by voice vote.
The board adopted an updated job description for an instructional coach. Discussion noted there were only minor changes and that the position had been vacant for several years; the motion passed.
Action item E was tabled at the administration's request so the administration can make refinements before returning the item for consideration. The chair moved to table and the board seconded and voted to table the item.
On surplus items for June 2026, the board passed approval after brief clarification about several entries that appeared in the document as placeholders (the word "machine" appeared on multiple lines). Members asked whether technology equipment would be recycled or gifted; staff said Chromebooks are typically gifted to graduating seniors when possible, damaged devices go through an e-cycling/disposal process and usable parts are salvaged for repairs. Staff said they will schedule pickup and handle asset-tag disposal.
The superintendent's report listed resignations and transfers; no discussion items were added to the agenda and the chair closed the business portion of the meeting.
Chair (speaker 2) called for and recorded a motion to approve the consent agenda; the chair announced the motion as from Jamie/Jenny (the transcript refers to both at different points) and the item passed by voice vote.
On action item A, the board approved second readings of policy items listed in the agenda (the transcript lists them as '54 20' along with a notice form '54 50 in amp 1' and '54 60'). The chair announced Donnie as the mover and Kayla as the seconder and the motion carried by voice vote.
The board approved out-of-district student placements to Yellowstone Academy for the 2025-26 year with an amount shown on the agenda of $2,025.26. The chair recorded the motion as moved by Jenny and seconded by Kayla and the motion carried.
Members approved recommended adult meal rates for the 2026 summer food program after staff clarified that funds from the summer program cannot be used to subsidize adult meals. A board member asked about current prices; staff responded that the summer program pricing is separate and adult meals must be priced to cover cost. The motion to adopt the recommended adult meal rates carried by voice vote.
The board adopted an updated job description for an instructional coach. Discussion noted there were only minor changes and that the position had been vacant for several years; the motion passed.
Action item E was tabled at the administration's request so the administration can make refinements before returning the item for consideration. The chair moved to table and the board seconded and voted to table the item.
On surplus items for June 2026, the board passed approval after brief clarification about several entries that appeared in the document as placeholders (the word "machine" appeared on multiple lines). Members asked whether technology equipment would be recycled or gifted; staff said Chromebooks are typically gifted to graduating seniors when possible, damaged devices go through an e-cycling/disposal process and usable parts are salvaged for repairs. Staff said they will schedule pickup and handle asset-tag disposal.
The superintendent's report listed resignations and transfers; no discussion items were added to the agenda and the chair closed the business portion of the meeting.
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