SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: SCHOOL SAFETY AND RETURN TO SCHOOL: This is a reminder that District is following the Safe Return to School Plan located on the School Website at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1344622/CPS_Safe_Return_to_Schools_and_Continuity_of_Services_Plan_5.28.21__2_.pdf
The District is currently in Phase III (based on guidance and recommendations from the Governor, Local Health Department, and Montana Office of Public Instruction). We are anticipating school opening August 19, 2021, as planned, with the following measures in place:
● Food services provided on site for all
students
● Transportation is provided
● Students rotate through schedules and routines as normal
● Parental involvement in health screening required prior to school entry
● Health screening and hand sanitizing
upon entry when feasible
● Hand-washing and germ transmission
prevention pro-actively taught and
frequently encouraged
● Frequent sanitizing of physical space and equipment
● Face coverings are at discretion of each individual
● Public access to schools available
● Primary delivery of instruction and learning will be on-site with traditional schedules
● The Blended Learning Model will transition back to on-site instruction.
● Field trips allowed
● Mass gatherings allowed
● Student or staff related travel allowed
● School activities and school-related travel resume
SUPERINTENDENT NOTE: School is just around the corner! Parents, students and staff can expect "Back to School" communication to start the first week of August. We will use the School Website to post live feeds, news and events. You will be able to find all of your "Back to School" information and updates right here at https://colstrippublicschools.org/
TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More),
On June 29, 2021, I just learned that our District was awarded National Systems Accreditation through Cognia, formerly AdvancED. I just want to thank everyone for the hard work they put in this last COVID year and took on an internal and external accreditation review to boot. You guys are AWESOME! We did it again! Congratulations everyone, Colstrip is one of the few school districts in Montana to achieve system accreditation (K-12). All of our hard work paid off.
Please know we will not receive the certificates for each school for another four weeks. We will have a celebration when you return to school this fall.
Have a wonderful summer. See you soon.
Bob.
Superintendent Bob Lewandowski
Colstrip Public School District #19
SUPERINTENDENT REMINDER: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Thursday July 1, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be attended in person in the District Board Room located in Colstrip High School Library. You may also join the meeting via Zoom
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SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE:
I am sorry to report that the Building Reserve Levies failed. Thank you for your support now and going forward.
Elementary District Building Reserve:
For - 200
Against - 363
Total - 563
High School District Building Reserve:
For - 199
Against - 344
Total - 543
SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a regular meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday June 14, 2021. The meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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DEADLINE IS DRAWING CLOSE
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION TO COLSTRIP SCHOOLS
OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT
Enrollment deadline: June 10 School Year 21-22
Please contact Kathy LaDuke in the Central Office at 406-748-4699 x 3400 or kathy.laduke@colstrip.k21.mt.us
SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that the Facilities & Transportation Committee of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday June 7, 2021 beginning at 4:15 PM. The meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday June 7, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that the Technology Committee of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday May 27, 2021 beginning at 4:15 PM. The meeting can be attended electronically.
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SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a regular meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday May 10, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. Due to Montana Governor's declaration and restrictions in regards to COVID-19, the meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. Due to Montana Governor's declaration and restrictions in regards to COVID-19, the meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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FBMS ATHLETICS:
With weather not improving tomorrow we have rescheduled FBMS Track Meet that is scheduled for Tomorrow, Friday April 23rd to Friday May 7th.
Start time 9:00 AM.
Thank you!
SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that the Board Meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday April 12, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM.
Governor's declaration and restrictions in regards to COVID-19, the meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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SUPERINTENDENT ALERT: All android users. You can now download the School District App. Go to your Google Play Store and download now!!! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.colstrip&hl=en_US&gl=US
SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. Due to Montana Governor's declaration and restrictions in regards to COVID-19, the meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: In response to a petition filed by the Colstrip Faculty Association, a temporary restraining order has been issued by the Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court reinstating a mask requirement for all persons present on District property, effective immediately. The District is required by law to comply with this order of the Court.
The following individuals have filed to run for the 1-year trustee position in the May 4th election: Shawn Breyer, DeeAnne Egan, Stephanie Lovato, Ryan McPherson
The following individuals have filed to run for the two 3-year trustee positions in the May 4th election: A.J. Barnes, Steve Becker, Rose Hanser, Spiro Mack, Sabrina Neiman
The deadline for write-in candidates to file is next Thursday, April 1st. Ballots will be certified on April 2nd.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: THREE TIME STATE CLASS B CHAMPION: It was an honor seeing Rylin Kyle Burns win his third State Wrestling Championship. Rylin is the senior leader on the team and in Class B as well. Everyone likes and respects this young man. It is great to see good things happen for great people. The photo of you with your parents is my favorite! CONGRATULATIONS Rylin! Way to MAKE DUST!!! I have got a number of photos yet to share of our other Champion (Zack Valdez) and wrestling team at the State meet, but I wanted to get this post and photos out to our senior Champion first.
SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given to the governing Board and general public that a Special meeting of the Governing Board for the Colstrip School District #19 will be held Monday February 25, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM. Due to Montana Governor's declaration and restrictions in regards to COVID-19, the meeting can be attended electronically through Zoom:
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