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# Montana Rural Education Association

The Rural School Advocate

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## Pages

- [Home](https://mrea-mt.org/) - Click here to sign up for our MREA email communications. MCS School Expansion and Construction Services MCS is excited to announce a new partnership to assist Montana schools considering possible expansion and construction. The goal of the program is to bring together Architects that specialize in school construction, school construction supervision experts and our MCS
- [Update Information](https://mrea-mt.org/updateinformation/)
- [Services](https://mrea-mt.org/services/) - Assistance with Applicant Licensure Status Using the link above will allow you to search online resources for most states to determine the status of out of state applicants. MREA and MCS members can contact the MREA Director with a request to use a national clearinghouse database to check licensure status from all reporting states and
- [How to Order](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/how-to-order/) - Use our traditional Vendor List and contact the company directly via email, phone or their own website. Be sure to specifically request your MCS Member Discount! The most recent vendor list is always available as a PDF File to the left....“MCS Vendor Contact Info” Order online with many of our MCS vendors where you can
- [Forms](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/mcs-forms/) - MCS Membership Form MCS-Membership Application - Head Start or Parochial Schools US FOODS-Premier ACH Form for MSC Members US FOODS-Premier-Location Codes for MCS Members MCS...29 states bidding nationally together with contracts awarded locally here in Montana!
- [For Vendors](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/for-vendors/) - ***Vendor Invitation*** Notice to Vendors Sealed solicitations will be received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies, including Montana Cooperative Services (MCS) until: 1:30 p.m. ET, February 12, 2026 Solicitations: 026.5-A Industrial Arts and Career & Tech Supplies and 026.5-B Institutional Kitchen Equipment. All responses
- [Contact Us](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/mcs-contacts/) - Larry Crowder MREA/MCS Executive Director Montana Cooperative Services PO Box 1611 Helena, MT 59624 Telephone: 406-461-8050 MCS...29 states bidding nationally together with contracts awarded locally here in Montana! Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA)
- [*****Montana Cooperative Services - News*****](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/about-mcs/) - MCS Regional Meetings - 2026 Helping Montana Schools Avoid "leaving Money on the Table"! Click HERE to Register for the Regional Meeting in Your Area ***Notice to Vendors*** Sealed solicitations will be received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies including
- [Montana Cooperative Services](https://mrea-mt.org/montana-cooperative-services/)
- [MCS Products & Services](https://mrea-mt.org/mcs-products-services/) - Major Categories of Products and Services Offered.... Athletic Fields, Tracks & Courts Athletic Lighting Carpeting Copiers Custodial Equipment & Supplies Digital Resources Facilities Management Software Flooring Food Bid Furniture Industrial Arts & Education Interactive Classroom IT Management Software Kitchen Equipment & Supplies Mobile Learning Solutions Office & Classroom Supplies Roofing School Safety Scoreboard & Marquee
- [Look Up Out of State Educator Licensure Status](https://mrea-mt.org/look-up-out-of-state-educator-licensure-status/) - All Links below will open in a new tab. Not all states provide access to licensure status online. Alabama Look up teacher credentials: https://tcert.alsde.edu/Portal/Public/Pages/SearchCerts.aspx. Alaska Look up teacher credentials: http://education.alaska.gov/TeacherCertification/CertificationsSearch.cfm Arizona Look up teacher credentials: https://oacis.azed.gov/PublicOACIS/NormalPages/Educators.aspx Arkansas Look up teacher credentials: https://adeaels.arkansas.gov/AelsWeb/Search.aspx California Look up teacher credentials: https://educator.ctc.ca.gov/esales_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=CTC+Search+View+Web Colorado Look up teacher credentials: https://www.colorado.gov/cde/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx Connecticut Look up teacher credentials: http://sdeportal.ct.gov/CECSFOI/FOILookup.aspx District of
- [Legal Services](https://mrea-mt.org/legal/) - The MREA Legal Option Pays for Itself in Short Order Subscribing to the MREA Legal Option is one of the most cost effective decisions a school district can make. With most attorneys experienced in school law charging well over $100.00 per hour for their time, this optional service provided to MREA members pays for itself
- [Contact Us](https://mrea-mt.org/contact-us/) - MREA and MCS Larry Crowder Executive Director Montana Rural Education Association PO Box 1612 Helena, Montana 59624 Telephone: 406-478-3330 Click here to Email Larry
- [Board of Directors](https://mrea-mt.org/board/) - Tobin Novasio - Hardin President Administrator, At Large - Term Expires 2027 Darin Hannum - Bainville Vice-President Region 1 Administrator - Term Expires 2026 Casey Klasna - Columbus Administrator, At Large - Term Expires 2026 Elliott Crump - Shelby Region 2 Administrator - Term Expires 2028 Wade Sundby - Cut Bank Region 3 Administrator -
- [About](https://mrea-mt.org/about/) - Why Become an MREA Member? Our Positions The Montana Rural Education Association is an organization which is concerned about all aspects of the K-12 public education system in rural Montana. The organization is particularly concerned with the following basic educational premises: That equality of educational opportunity regardless of their geographic location is a constitutional right
- [MREA Executive Director Application Materials](https://mrea-mt.org/executive-director-recruitment/) - The MREA Board of Directors are seeking individuals interesting in applying to become the next Executive Director of the Montana Rural Education Association. Below are a downloadable copy of the Job Description and Application. Application instructions can be found on the application. MREA Executive Director Job Description MREA Exec Director Application Packet If you have
- [Sign-up To Receive Emails from MREA and MCS](https://mrea-mt.org/sign-up-to-receive-emails-from-mrea-and-mcs/) - Superintendents Sign-Up Page Clerks Sign-Up Page Trustees Sign-Up Page Elementary Principals Sign-Up Page Middle School Principals Sign-Up Page High School Principals Sign-Up Page Food Service Directors Sign-Up Page
- [COVID-19 Information (2021-2022)](https://mrea-mt.org/covid-19-resources-and-information/) - MT-PEC COVID-19 Information Page Including COVID-19 AND THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Model ESSER Safe Return to Schools and Continuity of Services Plan RESEARCH FINDS MASKS CAN PREVENT COVID-19 TRANSMISSION IN SCHOOLS - “With masking, the schools clearly can safely deliver face-to-face education for children and adults" - Duke Today Advice on face mask
- [2021 Legislative Session](https://mrea-mt.org/2021-legislative-session/) - MREA Overview of the 67th MT Legislature FINAL - MT-PEC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUND GUIDANCE 05-15-2021 MREA Bills Signed by the Governor Report 05-15-2021 FINAL MREA Bills Tabled or Died in Chambers Report 2021 Legislative Podcasts (weekly, new podcast every weekend) 2021 Session Calendar Revised 4-16-2021 Governor Gianforte's State of the
- [HB15 Support Form](https://mrea-mt.org/hb15-support-form/) - Loading…
- [HB 4 Support Form](https://mrea-mt.org/hb-4-support-form/) - Loading…
- [X - 2019 Legislative Session](https://mrea-mt.org/2019-legislative-session/) - Information Resources 5-8 Legislative Overview 5-13 Legislative Overview 5-15 Legislative Overview
- [COVID-19 School Response Protocols/Responses as of 10-1-2020](https://mrea-mt.org/covid-19-school-response-protocols-responses-as-of-10-1-2020/) - The school districts listed below are those that have had one or more student or staff report a positive COVID-19 test result as of 10-1-2020. (Source DPHHS Demographics webpage) The links for each school district is to their most current COVID-19 information as of 10-1-2020. School Name COVID-19 Response Plan Anaconda Public Schools https://www.anacondaschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1698318&type=d&pREC_ID=1867635 Baker
- [School Reopening Topic Resources](https://mrea-mt.org/school-reopening-topic-resources/) - MT-PEC Governor OPI AASA CDC MA DESE Protocols Emergency Policy Framework Health and Safety Plan Scenario 1: Buildings Closed with all students remote learning. Establish Consistent Guidelines to Address Multiple Scenarios and Contingencies Promoting Behaviors that Reduce Spread What if a student or school staff member exhibits symptoms of COVID-19? School District Policy and
- [Music Teacher, Frontier Elementary District (just east of Wolf Point, MT)](https://mrea-mt.org/music-teacher-frontier-elementary-district-just-east-of-wolf-point-mt/) - Listed: 5/26/2020 District: Frontier Elementary District Closes: Open Until Filled School: Frontier Elementary School Contact Information: Christine Eggar 6996 Roy Street Wolf Point, Montana 59201 Phone: 406-653-2501 Fax: 406-653-2508 Web Site: frontierk8.org Job Description: How to Apply: The successful candidate will plan and develop course of study for K-8 Music students following curriculum guidelines of
- [School Counselor, Cut Bank Public Schools](https://mrea-mt.org/school-counselor-cut-bank-public-schools/) - Listed: 5/26/2020 District: Cut Bank Public Schools Closes: Open Until Filled School: H C Davis Elementary Contact Information: Wade Johnson 101 3rd Ave SE Cut Bank, Montana 59427 Phone: 406-873-2229 Fax: 406-873-4691 Web Site: www.cutbankschools.net Job Description: How to Apply: Elementary Counselor for HC Davis and Anna Jeffries Elementary Schools. HC Davis is a K-3
- [School Counselor, Dutton/Brady Public Schools](https://mrea-mt.org/high-school-counseling-dutton-brady-public-schools/) - Listed: 5/26/2020 District: Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools Closes: Open Until Filled School: District Wide Contact Information: Betty Brumwell 101 2nd St. NE Dutton, Montana 59433 Phone: 406-476-3424 Fax: 406-476-3342 Web Site: dbps.k12.mt.us Job Description: How to Apply: Dutton/Brady School District #28C is currently seeking a .5 FTE Counselor. Dutton/Brady School is a rural school, located thirty
- [PreK-8 Special Education Teacher, White Sulphur Springs Public Schools](https://mrea-mt.org/prek-8-special-education-teacher-white-sulphur-springs-public-schools/) - Listed: 5/26/2020 District: White Sulphur Springs Public Schools Closes: Open Until Filled School: White Sulphur Springs Elementary Contact Information: Larry Markuson PO Box C White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645 Phone: 406-547-3751 Fax: 406-547-3922 Web Site: http://whitesulphur.k12.mt.us/ Job Description: How to Apply: White Sulphur Springs is in search of a dynamic, energetic, and student-centered Special Education
- [MT School News](https://mrea-mt.org/news/) - MT Rural Schools in the News Rural School News is posted on the MREA Twitter site. Click this Twitter logo or scroll down. Follow @DParmanMREA Tweets by DParmanMREA (Update - 6/15/2017)
- [MCS Online Vendor Ordering](https://mrea-mt.org/mcs-online-vendor-ordering/) - Click on any of the logos below to begin the online ordering process. This link is to request an online account only.
- [Sign-up for MREA Emails](https://mrea-mt.org/sign-up-for-mrea-emails/) - Sign up to stay in touch! Sign up to get MREA news and updates delivered to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name District Sign Up Thanks for signing up! By submitting this form, you are granting: Montana Rural Education Association, PO Box 1612, Helena, Montana, 59625, United States, permission to email you. You
- [Sign-up for MCS Emails](https://mrea-mt.org/sign-up-for-mcs-emails/) - Sign up for MCS News to stay in touch! Sign up to get updates delivered to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name Phone Number Select a country Street City Select a state/province Zip Code Job Title Company Sign Up Thanks for signing up! By submitting this form, you are granting: Montana Rural Education
- [Legislature Resources and Information](https://mrea-mt.org/legislature/) - Special Session to Convene November 14, 2017 Bill Look Up LAWS November 2017 Special Session: Database containing bill's status, text of bills, committee hearing schedules, votes, legislator requests, etc. SB 2 LC0004 Duane Ankney (R) SD 20 (C) Printed - Enrolled Version Available 11/15/2017 Revise laws related to school funding block grants and reimbursements 2017 Regular
- [September, 2019 MREA Board of Directors Nominations](https://mrea-mt.org/september-2019-mrea-board-of-directors-nominations/) - Elliott Crump, Shelby Public Schools Superintendent. “I am nominating Elliott Crump due to his dedication to rural students and rural school improvement. I work closely with Mr. Crump on many issues and due to our conversations, I believe Elliott would be a great addition to our Board of Directors.” Trudi Downer, Rapelje Trustee I
- [FSA Online Account Request](https://mrea-mt.org/fsa-online-account-request/) - Click the link below to generate an email requesting an FSA online account. Click Here.
- [MCS Marketplace Instructional Video](https://mrea-mt.org/marketplace-instructional-video/)
- [MCS Marketplace Demonstration Video](https://mrea-mt.org/mcs-marketplace-demonstration-video/)
- [District Superintendent Email Sign-Up Form](https://mrea-mt.org/district-superintendent-email-sign-up-form/) - Superintendent Sign-Up Form Sign up to stay in touch! Sign up to get news and updates delivered to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name District Sign Up By submitting this form, you are granting: Montana Rural Education Association, PO Box 1612,
- [Digital Resources](https://mrea-mt.org/resources/) - School Funding Pad McCracken's Report on Funding - The Interim (July 2015) LFD Report - Small School Adjustments in the North West, Standaert (March 2008) OPI-Quinlan Funding Presentation - District Court (September 2008) Good News About Montana Public Schools The Great Work of Montana's Public Schools (October 2014) MREA Research Synthesis - Montana's Great Success:
- [“From Sign-up to Placing your First Order”  A step-by-step short video guide](https://mrea-mt.org/from-sign-up-to-placing-your-first-order-a-step-by-step-short-video-guide/)
- [Rural Research](https://mrea-mt.org/why-rural-matters-2/) - Documents referenced at National Forum to Advance Rural Education and 110th NREA Convention and Research Symposium, October 11, 2018. Denver CO. Teacher Recruitment Strategies in Frontier Schools presentation. Why Rural Matter - Rural School and Community Trust Solving the Teacher Shortage - Learning Policy Institute MREA Recruitment and Retention Strategies v5/2018 Predictability of Teacher Retention
- [MREA Rural Educator Fellows Scholarship Program](https://mrea-mt.org/mrea-rural-educator-fellows-scholarship-program/) - MREA Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program: Interested Student Teacher Candidates should contact their respective Montana educator preparation program Student Teacher Placement Office or Official. Description Student teacher candidates will be matched with MREA member schools that may have a teaching position opening in the next school year in the area the student teacher hopes to teach
- [Calendar](https://mrea-mt.org/calendar/) - March 2017 1 - Day 45 - Transmittal of General Bills to other Chamber, Last day to request Appropriations Bills 24 - Day 62 - Last day to introduce Appropriation Bills, Revenue Bills & Bills Proposing Referenda 30 - Day 67 - Transmittal of Appropriation Bills, Revenue Bills, and Bills Proposing Referenda and Last day to request committee
- [Recent Emails Archive](https://mrea-mt.org/recent-emails/)
- [AEPA - Prograss Video](https://mrea-mt.org/aepa-prograss-video/) - ProGrass AEPA Video from Rocky Rhino on Vimeo.
- [MREA Headlines](https://mrea-mt.org/mrea-headlines/) - 2017 Legislative Session Education Bill Draft Requests Final School Funding Commission Report Upgrading Broadband in Montana’s K-12 Schools