Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Josette Barthule’s organization
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees for Shepherd School District #37 Regular Meeting
The board addressed various administrative and operational items, including the approval of business claims, personnel hiring, and coaching appointments. The meeting covered the approval of out-of-district student enrollment, the destruction of records, and the final reading of numerous board policies. Other key actions included the adoption of district handbooks, authorization of out-of-state student travel, approval of transportation routes, and the purchase of a new travel bus. The board also formalized MOUs with the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind and the Montana Digital Academy, approved the replacement of a football field light pole, and adopted the annual Trustees Reports along with the upcoming revenue budgets.
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The Board of Trustees conducted a special meeting to discuss new business items. The board approved the hiring of a new paraprofessional. A proposal to reschedule the upcoming regular August board meeting was discussed but tabled due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, the board approved the completion of necessary fire damage repairs through Action Electric, noting a specific cost associated with the district's portion of the work.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees For Shepherd School District #37 Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees discussed and approved various items, including the hiring of new kitchen staff and volunteer flag football coaches. They denied an out-of-district student enrollment request for the upcoming school year. The board also approved several renewals, including property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance, association dues, and various insurance plans (concussion, catastrophic). An MOU with Yellowstone County for a School Resource Officer, the continuation of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch CSCT program, and the purchase of additional math curriculum were authorized. Furthermore, the board approved facility improvements such as carpet and vinyl replacement, updates to the High School and Coach/Advisor handbooks, and a contract for athletic medicine services. Finally, the board authorized the transfer of remaining June funds to the multidistrict agreement fund.
May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees For Shepherd School District #37 Special Meeting
The Board approved the hiring of an Elementary Art Teacher. Regarding facilities, the Board authorized the installation of mini-split air conditioning units for four high school classrooms and approved a siding upgrade for the daycare facility using Diamond Kote Siding. Additionally, the Board reviewed and declined a proposal to replace the siding on the maintenance shed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
