Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mari Hamm’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board discussed preparations for the new school year, including building and grounds maintenance, staff training, and the introduction of a peer mentoring program. Key actions included accepting the resignation of a trustee and appointing a replacement, assigning committee roles, and engaging in an audit contract. The board also adopted the fiscal year budget, updated handbook policies regarding personnel and student eligibility, approved individual transportation contracts, and discussed the implementation of an online learning platform. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding with the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind was established to facilitate future service provision.
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The Board discussed several operational and administrative matters. Key topics included technology initiatives such as Google migration and licensing cost reductions, updates on the Perkins grant and Title audit, and security and infrastructure upgrades like camera and Wi-Fi installations. The Board deliberated on a proposed middle school wrestling program, ultimately declining to adopt it as a school-sponsored activity due to transportation and liability concerns. Other agenda items included policy committee revisions, transportation route updates, the approval of an agreement with the local police union, and various personnel actions. Additionally, the Board managed student activities, including the approval of a field trip and adjustments to student activity accounts, and finalized the district's emergency action plan and associated insurance coverage.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
White Sulphur Springs School Board Regular Meeting
The board discussed several key topics including agenda amendments for certified contracts, and public commentary regarding school governance, trust, and fiscal challenges such as budget and enrollment. Administrative reports covered upcoming committee meetings for EAP, health insurance, and athletics, as well as policy and transportation planning. The board reviewed driver's education progress, certified staff requests, school performance status updates from the Office of Public Instruction, school funding analysis, and upcoming grant applications. Additionally, the board discussed new insurance requirements for student athletes following an MHSAA caucus.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and approved increases to substitute teacher wages. Key policy updates included a review of Children's Internet Protection Act compliance and adjustments to K-2 student computer access. The Board authorized insurance payments for extracurricular activities. Significant revisions to the student handbook were addressed, covering attendance, tardiness policies, academic integrity regarding artificial intelligence, and new rules for the senior trip. Additionally, the Board added SkillsUSA as an approved activity, established guidelines for 8th-grade participation in sports, approved a request for the county to run elections, and scheduled a surplus property sale.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
