Directory of Montana Schools 2003-2004 Linda McCulloch State Superintendent Montana Offi ce of Public Instruction Helena, Montana 59620-2501 www.opi.state.mt.us 2004Cover12 1 8/27/03, 4:07 PM Welcome to the Directory of Montana Schools for 2003-2004. I hope you find this comprehensive publication useful to you during the school year. This directory contains an array of information to assist you in locating the appropriate contact for: • Montana’s School Districts • OPI Staff • Education Associations • Board of Public Education • Higher Education • County Treasurers and Superintendents • And more … It is important to me that the most up-to-date information regarding Montana’s K-12 public education is available to educators and the public. I invite you to check out the Office of Public Instruction’s Web site www.opi.state.mt.us. The OPI Web site is easy to use and contains many resources, such as published reports and documents, state and national education news, upcoming education events, links to OPI programs, as well as this Directory of Montana Schools for 2003-2004 in electronic form. We strive to constantly keep you informed of meaningful and helpful education information. Your suggestions are always welcome as to how we can best serve your needs and be a better resource to Montana schools and classrooms. My electronic door is always open and I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes for a successful 2003-2004 school year. Linda McCulloch [email protected] MONTANA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS Administrative Units: 2001-02 2002-03 K-12 Districts 55 55 Combined Districts (joint boards) 105 105 Independent Districts 179 177 Non-operating Districts 4 8 State Funded Districts 2 2 Total Administrative Units: 345 347 Budgeting & Fiscal Districts: Elementary (includes non-op) 287 287 High School 110 110 K-12 55 55 Total Budgeting & Fiscal Districts 452 452 Elementary School Enrollment: 2001-02 2002-03 Prekindergarten 506 661 Kindergarten 10,068 9,898 1-6 67,473 65,790 7-8 24,451 24,568 Ungraded 130 121 Total Elementary 102,628 101,038 High School Enrollment: 9-12 48,998 48,557 Ungraded 125 186 Total High School 49,123 48,763 *State-Funded School Enrollment: 2001-02 2002-03 Elementary (PreK-8) 43 44 High School (9-12) 153 150 Total State Funded 196 194 Total Public School Enrollment 151,947 149,995 *Pine Hills and, after 1992, the School for the Deaf & Blind; prior to 1996, Mountain View. CONTENTS Montana Public School Districts Office of Public Instruction Staff Listing and Telephone Directory...............................................1 OPI Alphabetical Telephone List .............................................................9 State Board Governance.......................................................................10 Assistant Superintendents & Curriculum Directors..............................11 Elementary and Secondary Public Schools in Montana..................12-201 State Funded Schools ........................................................................ 202 Nonpublic Schools Accredited by the Board of Public Education......... 203 Nonpublic Schools in Montana as Reported to County Superintendents ....................................203-208 The Montana University System ......................................................... 209 Public Community Colleges................................................................ 210 Private Colleges.................................................................................. 210 Tribal Colleges ................................................................................... 211 Tribal Education Directors ................................................................. 211 Special Education Cooperatives...................................................212-213 Special Education Directors ........................................................214-216 State Special Education Advisory Panel.............................................. 217 Montana Migrant Program Contact List.......................................218-219 Montana Curriculum Consortium Directors ....................................... 220 Montana Adult Basic Education Directors...................................221-222 Montana GED Test Centers.........................................................223-224 State Agencies Serving School Personnel ............................................ 225 Educational Associations ............................................................225-231 Bonded Firms Licensed to Sell Textbooks in Montana ........................ 232 Name Index.................................................................................233-252 School Index ...............................................................................253-272 County Treasurers ......................................................................273-274 County Superintendents .............................................................275-276 School names used in this directory that refer to middle school and junior high school do not necessarily indicate that schools are accredited in those categories. Section 2-6-109(3), MCA, states: “Except as provided in 30-9-403, this section does not prevent an individual from compiling a mailing list by examination of original documents or applications which are otherwise open to public inspection.” OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION General Information...................................................................................... 444-3095 PO Box 202501, Helena 59620-2501 [Each OPI staff person can be reached via the Internet using the following address convention: first initial plus last name, followed by @state.mt.us. For example, [email protected]. Exceptions are noted in parenthesis after the staff person’s name.] Superintendent's Office, 1227 11th Avenue, Helena 59620-2501 Fax ......................................................................................................... 444-2893 Superintendent Linda McCulloch............................................................. 444-5658 Deputy Superintendent Spencer Sartorius .............................................. 444-4434 Chief of Staff Madalyn Quinlan......................................................... 444-3168 Legal Counsel Cathy Warhank......................................................... 444-4402 Educator Licensure ...................................................................... 444-3150 Personnel/Title IX Kathy Bramer ...................................................... 444-3161 Communications Joe Lamson .......................................................... 444-3160 Assessment Judy Snow ................................................................... 444-3656 Education Projects Jan Lombardi..................................................... 444-1641 Department of Education Services, 1300 11th Avenue, Helena 59620-2501........................................................ 444-3693 Fax............................................................................................................... 444-1373 Assistant Superintendent Nancy Coopersmith ............................................ 444-5541 Division of Accreditation: Linda Vrooman Peterson, Administrator ................................................... 444-5726 Accreditation Curriculum & Instruction Five-Year Comprehensive Education Planning Middle School Reviews Performance-Based Accreditation Professional Development E-Rate Classroom Assessment Title II, Part A—State Activities Planning & Evaluation Title II, Part D—Enhancing Character Education Education Through Technology Teacher Education Programs Learn and Serve Montana and Reviews READ Montana! Literacy Division of Education Opportunity & Equity: BJ Granbery, Administrator....................................................................... 444-4420 Title I Gifted & Talented Education -Basic Programs, Part A Homeless -Reading First, Part B, 1 Reading Excellence Act Grants -Even Start, Part B, 2 Indian Education -Migrant, Part C Gear Up -Neglected/Delinquent, Part D Student Loan Cancellation -Comprehensive School Reform, Part F Dropout Prevention Grant -Advanced Placement (AP), Part G Measurement and Accountability Title II, Part A, District Grants National Assessment of Educational Title III, English Acquisition Progress (NAEP) Title V, Part A Directory of Montana Schools 1 Assistant Superintendent Spencer Sarotrius ................................................ 444-4434 Division of Career/Technical & Adult Education: Jody Messinger, Administrator.................................................................. 444-9019 Adult Basic and Literacy Education Marketing/DECA Agriculture/FFA Technology Education/TSA Business Education/BPA Trades & Industry/SkillsUSA/VICA General Educational Development (GED) Veterans Education Family & Consumer Sciences/FCCLA School to Work Division of Health Enhancement & Safety: Rick Chiotti, Administrator......................................................................... 444-1963 Safe & Drug-Free Schools AIDS Education Health Enhancement Driver Education School Nutrition Senate Youth Scholars Byrd Honors Scholars Coordinated School Health Health/Physical Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers Nutrition Education Training (NET)/Team Nutrition Training Division of Special Education: Bob Runkel, Administrator ........................................................................ 444-4429 CSPD (Inservice Training) Preschool School Improvement/Monitoring Deaf/Blind Transition Technical