Mathew Brass

The Regular Board Meeting agenda included several administrative items, such as a student presentation from Sandpoint Middle School, a financial update, a mid-year data report, and the Superintendent's report. Action items covered the approval of District Calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 School Years, and a request for the distribution of a research survey to secondary general education teachers concerning classroom accommodations. The Board also conducted second readings for Policy 2448 regarding District-Provided Virtual Instruction and Policy 2605 concerning Advancement Requirements for grades 6 through 9. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss a student matter.

This meeting focused on the administration of the Oath of Office for newly elected or re-elected Trustees for Zones 2, 3, and 5. Key discussion items included student presentations from Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School and Southside Elementary School, a financial update highlighting potential state revenue shortfalls, and the Superintendent's report emphasizing school safety protocols, including reunification drills. Action items involved the dissolution of the current Board, the election of a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, and Clerk, the appointment of authorized agents and a Custodian of Records, adoption of the Code of Ethics for Board Members, determination of 2026/27 meeting locations, and approval for an off-site prom request for Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School. The Board also passed Resolution 26-01 declaring December 17, 2025, as a day of closure due to extreme winds and power outages. Action items also covered the approval of KEEP Grant HVAC bids for two elementary schools, approval of the scope of work for the CTEC Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program, approval of an RFP for Switch/AP Equipment, and various personnel and policy revisions.

The special board meeting included the approval of the published agenda. Key action items involved declaring an emergency situation at Sandpoint High School to fill a vacant Math (Algebra & Geometry) Teacher position for the 2025-26 school year. Furthermore, the Board approved an Emergency Provisional Authorization for Corey Stevens, based on the explanation provided regarding his background and credential acquisition route.

The meeting included student presentations on the Home School Academy's outdoor education project focusing on bird and tree research, and Southside Elementary School's fifth-grade Project-Based Learning experience resulting in an ecosystem survival guide. Key administrative discussions involved the November financial update, noting slowing economic growth and potential state budget deficits affecting K-12 education funding, and the Superintendent's report emphasizing school safety protocols, including the 'I Love U Guys' reunification method, and outlining 2025-26 student learning goals. Action items included approving KEEP Grant HVAC bids for Northside and Washington Elementary Schools, funding the scope of work for the CTEC Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program, approving an RFP for Switch/AP Equipment, approving an Alternate Authorization for Jonathan Totten, declaring elected Board Trustees, and adopting revisions for several district policies. The Board also conducted an executive session for the Superintendent's final evaluation and subsequently voted to add a third year to Dr. Becky Meyer's contract for the 2028-29 School Year.

The Annual Meeting agenda included the administration of the Oath of Office for Trustee Zones 2, 3, and 5. Key administrative discussions featured a student presentation from Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School, a financial update, and the Superintendent's Report. Action items involved dissolving the current Board of Trustees, electing a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman, appointing various officials including a Treasurer, Clerk, and Authorized Agents for the district, reviewing the Code of Ethics for School Board Members, setting Board Meeting Locations/Dates for 2026/27, and considering Resolution 26-01 regarding school closure. The consent agenda covered the approval of minutes from previous meetings, the Human Resources Report, and payment of bills. Non-action items included a first reading of new and revised policies regarding District Provided Virtual Instruction and Advancement Requirements.