Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from MacKenzie Forbis’s organization
Sep 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Montana Early Childhood Account Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed a proposal from the State Print and Mail service regarding mass mailing options. After reviewing cost estimates for varying quantities of postcards, the board authorized the expenditure for 1,800 postcards to expand outreach. Strategic plans were established to improve grant application data collection and to leverage partnerships with the Montana After-School Alliance, the Office of Public Instruction, local libraries, and contractor networks to increase program visibility.
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The Montana State Health Improvement Plan (2024-2028) outlines a comprehensive strategy to advance public health across Montana. It focuses on three core priority areas: Mental Health, Cardiovascular Health, and Maternal Health. The plan establishes shared statewide goals, data-driven objectives, and specific action steps to measure and improve health outcomes for Montanans.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Montana Early Childhood Account Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting focused on several key topics, including the introduction of new program staff and an overview of funding interest and expenses following the close of the 2026 fiscal year. The board reviewed the grant application timeline and communication strategies, discussing concerns about the application window and outreach methods for providers. Members also evaluated the grant application platform, discussed evaluation plans, and voted to approve the grant application with recommended clarifications and data-use attestations.
The committee discussed updates regarding the development of a laboratory assay for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) and the potential for multiplexing it with other screenings. Key topics included the administrative and legislative timelines for incorporating MLD into the newborn screening program, the necessity of multi-tier testing for sensitivity and specificity, and the coordination of care for patients, including the process for referrals to out-of-state treatment centers since none currently exist within the state.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
