Letters To Townsend Schools Families
 | Author:
Susie Hedalen, Townsend Scools Superintendent
Townsend Schools Superintendent |
Letters To Townsend Schools Families Susie Hedalen Townsend Schools Superintendent Dear Townsend School District Families, 5/15/2023
Our school is closely monitoring enrollment for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Staffing strategies for next year are continually analyzed and adjusted accordingly. Our teachers assist school leadership in making these decisions thoughtfully by working together to ensure high-quality staffing and the most effective use of resources.
I want to welcome Chase Ragen and Jason Kool to the Townsend School District Board of Trustees. The School Board will have an upcoming meeting to declare a vacant position. We will follow Montana State law in accordance with Townsend K12 School District #1 policy in order to fill this position timely.
The School Board is negotiating with classified and certified staff on how to best implement the proposed four-day week calendar. The school calendar committee will meet this week to discuss potential calendar options. The committee is made from a diverse group of staff members. The agreed-upon calendar will be presented to the School Board for final consideration and adoption. Presentation will be held during a public session school board meeting where staff and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Students and staff will still spend the same amount of time in school, the days will be extended, and the calendar will be adjusted. Please visit https://www.townsend.k12.mt.us to view our recent four-day school week survey results.
Regular Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Library Community Room. Agendas are posted per State of Montana open meeting laws, guidance, and timelines. Regular meeting agendas are posted by the Thursday before the Tuesday of the meetings. Postings can be found throughout the school, on the school website, in the community library, Townsend Post Office, and the Broadwater County building. Special board meetings are often held to handle things that come up unexpectedly; however, they are still posted according to law.
I am working with our education organizations to begin planning for the changes from this legislative session and will keep you posted on how they impact our school.
2023-2024 Employment interviews are scheduled for May 15th through the 22nd.
Upcoming Meetings & Events: June 13th Facilities Committee; June 13th Regular School Board Meeting; May 21st Graduation; May 25th Ag Day; May 26th Last Day of School
Check https://www.townsend.k12.mt.us for Current News!
Thank you, Susie Hedalen School Superintendent shedalen@townsend.k12.mt.us 406-441-3454
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