Donald W. Hawpe

The meeting included progress reports from the Business Manager on budget status, the Athletic Director detailing performance updates for High School and Junior High sports including Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Girls Basketball, and written reports from the 6-12 Principal/ASB, K-5 Principal/SPED, and the KLIS Director regarding program activities. New business involved surveying student interest for a Media Broadcast program, updates on the Washington DC trip fundraising auction, details for the Ski Club commencement, approval of Resolution #2025/2026-4 regarding the School Levy, planning for the Veterans Day Ceremony, approval of the Surplus List, review and approval of the HomePride ALE Curriculum, acknowledgment of Hay field proceeds and various donations, scheduling of school holiday events, and a decision to forgo the December Board Meeting. An executive session was held to discuss a complaint against an employee.

The agenda for this board meeting included several progress reports from various directors and managers covering athletics, administration, security, and specific programs like the Kalispel Language Immersion School. New business items covered broadcasting, trapshooting, the FFA National Convention, greenhouse operations, an NFL Foundation grant, drivers education, surplus list review, Policy 5404 regarding family, medical, and maternity leave, tabling of football uniforms, approval for out of endorsement, returning spring coaches, and new hires for teaching and coaching positions. Old business included discussions regarding a Washington D.C. Trip and a Levy. The meeting also included time for consent agenda items for warrant and payroll approvals for February, and scheduled a subsequent board meeting and executive session.

The meeting commenced with call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included correspondence from the Kalispel Tribe regarding an upcoming celebration and an introduction by the new K-12 Roaming Teacher. The Board held a dedicated session for the General Fund Budget Extension and a separate session for the Fiscal 2025-2026 Budget. Progress reports covered the Business Manager's budget status, and written reports from principals detailed end-of-year activities such as graduation, the elementary ASB Fun Run, and field day events. The report on the Kalispel Language Immersion School (KLIS) reflected on the passing of Tribal Elder Francis Cullooyah and the transition of leadership to Jessie Isadore, while affirming continued support for the language preservation program. The HomePride ALE Director's report summarized the year's statistics and noted the onboarding of a substitute teacher for maternity leave coverage. New business involved the approval of two budget-related resolutions, the adoption of two staff policies (Staff Expression and Maintaining Staff/Student Boundaries), acceptance of several staff resignations (paraeducator, Science Teacher, and Head Football Coach), and the approval of intent to hire several staff members for the 2025/2026 school year, including a Science Teacher and Paraeducators. The Board also approved constant bus routes for the upcoming year, maintained the Drivers Education cost, approved a slight increase for the ALE Building Lease, and approved various Schedule A salary schedules (CEA, Teamsters, PSE). Finally, the Board confirmed the date for the July meeting.

The meeting commenced with a correspondence from the Kalispel Tribe and an introduction of the new Junior High Football Coach. Progress reports covered budget status updates for various funds, athletic updates for high school and junior high football and volleyball seasons, principal reports detailing new student enrollment and staff readiness, and security office updates including staff training and attendance at a School Safety Summit. New business included the Board Reorganization, where new President and Vice President were established. Other items involved the approval of the 2025-2026 High School Schedule, acceptance of the sole bid for the milk contract from Terry's Dairy, approval of a resolution to transfer funds from the general fund to the capital projects fund, and approval of meal price increases for the upcoming school year. Several employment actions were approved, including out-of-endorsement approvals for staff in various subjects, resignations, and intents to hire for various positions. An executive session was scheduled following adjournment to discuss qualifications of employment.

The meeting included a citizen comment expressing appreciation for seventeen years of service to the district. Progress reports covered the Business Manager's budget status across multiple funds, athletic updates on baseball and track and field performance, and reports from K-12 and K-5 Principals regarding academic progress, testing, and upcoming end-of-year events like graduation and promotion ceremonies. The K-12 Principal noted recognition from the state of Washington for student growth. The HomePride ALE Director reported on student count, standardized testing, and an upcoming science day, while the Kalispel Language Immersion School (KLIS) reported current enrollment and future projections. The Chief Security Officer detailed activities including safety webinars, software demonstrations, law enforcement liaison work, and conducting lockdown drills. New Business items involved actions on a Small School Modernization Grant, facilities updates such as potential demolition and fencing installation, a clean 2023-2024 Audit report, a decision to trial electronic board packets, approval for continued CTE Consultant services, approval of WIAA and Hazard Mitigation Plan resolutions, and extensive approvals for the operation of the HomePride ALE and KLIS ALE programs for the 2025/2026 school year, including out-of-endorsement staff approvals. The Board also addressed personnel matters, including denying a leave of absence request, accepting several resignations from coaching positions, and approving the hiring of a Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Kindergarten Teacher. Approvals were granted for returning coaches and various summer programs. The Board reviewed and approved the Athletic Director Shared Duties Outline under Old Business.