East Helena School District 9

The board discussed multiple non-resident student enrollment applications for the 26-27 school year and an age waiver request. The board voted on these matters, resulting in the denial of the age waiver request and several non-resident enrollment applications, while one application was approved based on the administration's recommendation.

The meeting included discussions on personnel actions involving coaching appointments, administrator and committee reports, and strategic planning. The board reviewed updates regarding a baseball/booster fundraiser, nonresident student applications, and transportation facilities. New business items addressed the 21st Century After School Program report, out-of-state travel for athletics, summer school programming, 2026-2027 school year bus routes, and fee adjustments. Additionally, the board considered a debit card agreement, a natural gas supply contract, and annual mental health service contract renewals with Intermountain Children's Home.

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss personnel actions, specifically the consideration and potential approval of a negotiated employee separation agreement between the school district and a teacher.

The board conducted an informal hearing regarding a student disciplinary matter concerning an alleged assault on a teacher. The process included an evidentiary phase where both the administration and the student's representative presented information. Following the evidence, the board transitioned to a disciplinary phase, discussing the potential expulsion of the student. The board eventually moved and voted to expel the student for a period of 13 months.

The board meeting agenda includes the certification of levy election results and the consideration of personnel hiring recommendations for various positions. Additionally, the board will address the approval of claims and deliberate on several specific cases during executive session, including an age waiver request and multiple non-resident student applications based on attendance and truancy policies.