MREA’s Summer Conference Wrap-Up
State Conference Keynote Details the Resource Development-Education Funding Connection
If there was any doubt about the role that natural resource development can play in state-level funding of K-12 Education the recent keynote address during MREA's Summer Conference and Annual Meetings by Bryan Monteith, Superintendent of Schools in Cody Wyoming, should have removed all doubt!
Click here to see the full article on the address as featured in the Billings Gazette.
Because of the high-level of interest, the full keynote address was video recorded, will be featured on local access channels across the state and is also available on DVD. Contact MREA for details.
This summer our conference focused on“The Future of Leadership in Montana’s Rural Schools” with training designed for classroom teachers, especially those in leadership roles or considering graduate programs in educational leadership, along with practicing administrators and trustees. The conference agenda was designed to coincide with the new MSU-MREA Rural Leadership Cohort Training Program which kicked-off at the same time.
Kris Kuehn (Malta) and Tim Tharp (Dutton-Brady) Elected
Congratulations to Kris Kuehn, Superintendent of Malta Schools and to Tim Tharp, Superintendent of Dutton-Brady Schools on their election as President and Vice President of the association for the upcoming year!
Full details on the summer conference and annual meetings will be transmitted to our state-wide membership in upcoming days and we encourage you to look for these Online Briefings.
MREA Announces a New Approach to
Superintendent/Administrator Recruitment
MREA believes that the recruitment and hiring at the district level district level of the superintendent and other administrative positions are two of the most important roles of the local Board of Trustees. We believe that many local Boards can and should be conducting their own recruitment and searches and that they can be highly effective in doing so without the high fees being paid to outside groups, agencies and individuals.
MREA with the assistance of Dr. Rich Shaffer and Montana State University have developed a series of documents and a menu of options to help schools across Montana with this process.
Local School Boards are encouraged to contact MREA’s Helena office for free consultation, a complete explanation of the program and an outline of the various services available.
Free Guide Walks the Board Through the Process:
MREA and Dr. Shaffer of MSU have developed a free “how-to” guide which clearly explains the various aspects of an effective recruitment and search process.
Limited Search Management and Facilitation Available (at a fraction of what others charge!):
A variety of management and facilitation services are available to assist Montana Schools. In some cases it may be difficult for the local schools to manage the paperwork and communications or to conduct the necessary background checks on their own. MREA can assist with these responsibilities for a fee that is a fraction of what other groups, agencies and individuals are currently charging for this assistance.
On-Site Facilitator/Expert Assistance:
Although MREA believes that local Boards are in the best position to completely conduct their OWN searches, there may be some circumstances where on-site assistance and facilitation is needed. MREA has agreements with a number of highly experienced educators and consultants to help districts requesting this assistance.
All of the above services are available to Montana Schools on a “sliding scale basis” based on the size of the district and the services requested. …ALL at a fraction of what other groups, agencies and individuals are currently charging! Please contact our Helena office for more details, free consultation and initial assistance with your employment recruitment and search needs.
Please contact the MREA Helena Office for Additional Information.
