Billings School District No. 2 public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees Special Meeting -Daylis Stadium Demolition

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a special meeting to discuss the demolition of Daylis Stadium. The meeting includes a period for public communication.

• Daylis Stadium demolition

The board held a special meeting at Daylis Stadium to mark the start of demolition and reconstruction. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was ceremonial, featuring speeches from officials and students. The project has raised $11.9 million toward reconstruction, with completion expected by Fall 2026, and the new stadium will be named The Sam McDonald Memorial Stadium at Daylis.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was ceremonial

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss budget items, including taxable value and a camera project at Skyview. The board will also consider updates to attendance, transportation, and data breach policies.

• Recertification of Taxable Value and Skyview Camera Project budget discussions
• School district election contract with Yellowstone County
• Proposed high school course additions
• Policy updates for Attendance (3120), Transportation (8100), and Data Breach (8310)
• MOU with Native American Development Corporation - Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center

The board unanimously approved the district's intent to join the Bridged Health Alliance Trust effective July 1, 2026, subject to four contingencies: finalized hospital contracts by end of March, review of a written contract showing savings, validation of the trust, and adherence to collective bargaining. The board also approved recertification of taxable value for both elementary and high school districts, the Skyview Camera Project for $157,142.22, and several policy and consent agenda items.

• Approved intent to join Bridged Health Alliance Trust (9-0) with contingencies
• Approved recertification of taxable value for elementary district (7-0)
• Approved recertification of taxable value for high school district (9-0)
• Approved Skyview Camera Project for $157,142.22 (9-0)
• Approved 9-12 Advanced Opportunity Plan & Report (unanimous)
• Approved K-8 Advanced Opportunity Plan & Report (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3120 Attendance, Policy 8100 Transportation, Policy 8310 Data Breach (all unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including MOU with BUIHWC, technology buyback, and personnel report (unanimous)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee will meet to hold a discussion on insurance matters. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general discussion period.

• Insurance Committee discussion

The Insurance Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Billings Public Schools join the Bridged State Healthcare Trust, contingent on four conditions being met by the state health trust. These conditions include finalized hospital contracts by end of March, clear savings review, trust validation, and adherence to the collective bargaining process. The recommendation will go to the Board of Trustees for final decision.

• Recommended joining Bridged Health Trust, contingent on four conditions (11-0)
• Required hospital contracts finalized by end of March
• Required written contract showing clear savings before committing
• Required trust validation and adherence to collective bargaining process

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Billings Public Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss policies. The agenda includes welcome, public comment on non-agenda items, and committee discussion. No specific policies or action items are listed.

• Public comment on non-agenda items within the board's jurisdiction
• Policy Review Committee discussion (no specific policies listed)

The Policy Review Committee reviewed multiple 3000-series policies, recommending deletions of Policies 3225 and 3226, and revisions to several others, including 3210, 3220, 3224, 3230, 3235, 3240, 3255, 3310, 3350, 3416, and 3417. No final board votes were taken; the committee will send recommended policies to MTSBA for review, and the board will approve each individually later.

• Recommended deleting Policy 3225 (duplicative of 3210 and 3230)
• Recommended deleting Policy 3226 (bullying addressed elsewhere)
• Recommended revising Policy 3210 with one addition and sending to MTSBA
• Recommended revising Policy 3220 to replace 'non-discrimination coordinator' with 'appropriate Executive Director'
• Recommended revising Policy 3224 and sending to MTSBA, retaining school uniform paragraph
• Recommended revising Policy 3230 to add 'Sexual Harassment/Discrimination' to title
• Deferred review of Policy 3431 to next meeting
• Deferred further discussion of Policy 3600 to future meeting

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Professional Development Advisory Committee will meet to conduct business related to professional development. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and a general placeholder for committee business.

• Professional Development Advisory Committee discussion

The Professional Development Advisory Committee met and reviewed course proposals and special requests for recommendation to the board, but took no formal votes or decisions. The committee discussed the timing of approvals, clarifying that the board must approve each request before training occurs, as required by state regulations. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Reviewed Professional Development Course Proposals for recommendation to the board
• Reviewed Special Requests and New MIDAS Requests for recommendation to the board
• Discussed approval timing and clarified board must approve each request before training
• No formal votes or decisions taken

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board Operations Committee will hold a meeting on December 2, 2025, at Lincoln Center Boardroom to review second readings of three policy updates: Attendance (Policy 3120), Transportation (Policy 8100), and Data Breach (Policy 8310). No decisions are scheduled; the committee will only discuss these items.

The Board Operations Committee unanimously approved three policy updates for second reading: Policy 3120 (Attendance), Policy 8100 (Transportation), and Policy 8310 (Data Breach). The first two were updated for compliance with OPI requirements for Title funds; the third establishes a data breach response routine. The committee also set the agenda for the upcoming Regular Board meeting, which includes budget discussions, reports, and third readings of the same policies. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

• Approved Policy 3120 (Attendance) for second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 8100 (Transportation) for second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 8310 (Data Breach) for second reading (unanimous)
• Set agenda for upcoming Regular Board meeting

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a special meeting for the Planning and Development Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items and a placeholder for the committee's business.

• Planning and Development Committee discussion

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees held a special Planning and Development Committee meeting on December 2, 2025, with no public comments and no formal votes. Discussions included a possible levy or bond for the May election, a workforce housing resolution, a potential high school bond, and updates on the stadium remodel and fundraising. The meeting adjourned at 11:58 a.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed possible levy/bond amounts to be set by March board meeting
• Workforce housing resolution to be brought to board on December 15
• Stadium demolition scheduled for December 15 at 3:30 p.m.
• Community survey on high school bond to be sent by Christmas break

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee of Billings School District No. 2 meets to receive an update on the FY25 audit covering the 2024-2025 school year. No decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.

The Billings School District No. 2 Audit Committee met on November 19, 2025, and received an update on the FY25 audit (2024-2025 school year) from Eide Bailly partner Brian Stavenger. The presentation was for information only, and no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.

• Received FY25 audit update (information only)

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will meet to discuss budget items and school elections. The agenda includes first readings of policies regarding data breaches, attendance, and transportation.

• Budget discussion for 2-Way Radio Communication System Upgrade
• Resolution calling for an Elementary School Election
• Resolution calling for a High School Election
• First readings of Policy 8310 (Data Breach), Policy 3120 (Attendance), and Policy 8100 (Transportation)
• Proposed High School course additions

The board approved a $650,540 two-way radio communication system upgrade and a sole source purchase, funded 75% by a federal grant. It also adopted resolutions calling for elementary and high school mail ballot elections on May 5, 2026, and approved several other items including donations, course proposals, and policy first readings. The board tabled a decision on joining the Bridged Health Alliance pending further information.

• Approved $650,540 two-way radio system upgrade and sole source purchase (9-0)
• Adopted resolution for elementary school mail ballot election on May 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for high school mail ballot election on May 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 stadium lighting naming donation from Bill Underriner (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 stadium track naming donation from Scheels (unanimous)
• Approved 12th grade participation in Billings 2045 community survey (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 8310 Data Breach, Policy 3120 Attendance, Policy 8100 Transportation for first reading (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to join Bridged Health Alliance (unanimous)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to hold a discussion regarding the budget. The meeting includes a period for public communication on matters within the jurisdiction of Billings Public Schools.

• Budget Committee discussion

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee met on November 13, 2025, and discussed several financial topics but took no formal votes. The committee reviewed the State Health Trust, with the Insurance Committee recommending against joining due to concerns about lock-in periods and limited time. They also discussed Daylis Stadium fundraising, property tax impacts, a potential $300 million bond for the May 2026 election, and FY26 budget concerns including overspent grants. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Insurance Committee recommends against joining State Health Trust at this time
• Discussed potential $300M bond for new high school and repairs
• Noted $1.7-1.8M in overspent grants (SpEd and tuition) that may hit general fund
• Levy resolution for May 2026 election must be approved by December

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Policy Review Committee will meet to conduct a policy review discussion. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public communication.

• Policy Review Committee Discussion

The Policy Review Committee reviewed multiple policies in the 3000 and 6000 series, deciding to keep most as written, recommend deletion of two policies, and move several forward for board approval. No formal votes were taken; the committee made recommendations for future board action.

• Kept Policy 6000 as written
• Kept Policy 6110 as written (no administrative work year added)
• Kept Policy 6140 as written, moved to board for approval
• Kept Policy 6141 as written
• Kept Policy 6410 as written
• Kept Policy 6430 as written, with legal references to be added
• Recommended deleting Policy 6440 (reorganization cycle no longer used)
• Recommended deleting Policy 3130 (duplicate of 2221)

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Professional Development Advisory Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific discussion topics or action items.

The Professional Development Advisory Committee approved most course proposals, including the MT Library Association SLD Retreat, AMP Clinics, and 2025 MT Judicial Institute items. Two items were not approved: Discover the Genius of the Constitution and Sideline Help Coaches' Clinic were tabled pending more information. A teacher's request for credit for a coaches' clinic in Great Falls was referred to Chris Olszewski for review.

• Approved all three course proposals (unanimous)
• Approved MT Library Association SLD Retreat
• Approved AMP Clinics
• Approved 2025 MT Judicial Institute items
• Approved Wired for Regulation: Executive Function Through Brain-Based Strategies
• Approved Seeing Stars
• Tabled Discover the Genius of the Constitution pending more info
• Tabled Sideline Help Coaches' Clinic pending follow-up

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee of Billings School District No. 2 will hold a procedural meeting to review policy updates on data breach, attendance, and transportation. The public may comment on non-agenda items, but the board will not take action on those comments.

• Policy 8310 - Data Breach review
• Policy 3120 - Attendance review
• Policy 8100 - Transportation review

The Board Operations Committee reviewed three policy updates and voted to forward them for first reading at the November board meeting: Policy 8310 (Data Breach), Policy 3120 (Attendance), and Policy 8100 (Transportation). The committee also set the agenda for the upcoming Regular Board meeting, which includes budget discussions, a potential levy, and several reports. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:47 PM.

• Policy 8310 (Data Breach) forwarded for first reading at November board meeting
• Policy 3120 (Attendance) forwarded for first reading at November board meeting
• Policy 8100 (Transportation) forwarded for first reading at November board meeting
• Agenda set for upcoming Regular Board meeting

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Board of Trustees of Billings Elementary and High School Districts No. 2 held a special Planning and Development Committee meeting at Lincoln Center Boardroom. The agenda included only procedural items such as welcoming attendees, public comment, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Board of Trustees held a special planning and development meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Staff provided updates on several ongoing projects, including a potential $5.4 million purchase of the former Rocky Mountain Bank Building adjacent to Lincoln Center, a bus barn relocation away from the Skyline Trail site, and a possible future high school bond. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.

• No formal actions or votes taken; all items were informational updates
• Discussed potential $5.4M purchase of former Rocky Mountain Bank Building (appraisal pending)
• Moved away from Skyline Trail bus barn site due to neighbor pushback; seeking in-town options
• Noted three TIF district applications submitted to City Planning, pending November 10 City Council review
• Reported stadium fundraising at $11.7M total; new naming rights for lighting and track announced

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Insurance Presentation)

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from Alliant and Bridged Insurance. The meeting also includes a period for public communication on matters not listed on the agenda.

• Insurance presentation by Alliant and Bridged Insurance

The board received presentations from Alliant and Bridged Health Alliance on health insurance options, including a potential move to the Montana State Health Trust. The Insurance Committee recommended not joining Bridged at this time, citing disruption and incomplete information, and suggested continuing to improve the current plan. No formal decision was made; the board will decide at its December 15 meeting to meet a December 19 deadline.

• Heard Alliant and Bridged insurance presentations (no vote)
• Insurance Committee recommended not joining Bridged at this time
• Board deferred decision on State Health Trust to Dec. 15 meeting

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee of Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 meets to receive a committee report. No decisions or substantive items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with standard public participation rules.

The committee discussed a possible premium adjustment for an employee but took no action. Bridged Health Alliance presented its health plan for Billings Public Schools and all Montana schools, detailing network access, stop-loss funding, and pharmacy benefits. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Insurance Committee will meet at the Lincoln Center to review committee reports and discuss public participation guidelines. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Insurance Committee Report
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Meeting at Lincoln Center Room 213

The Billings School District No. 2 Insurance Committee reviewed a cost analysis of the State Health Trust and the new Bridged Health Alliance program. After discussion, the committee voted 9-1 to recommend not joining the Bridged Healthcare Trust at this time, pending answers to outstanding questions. The recommendation will go to the full Board of Trustees for final action.

• Voted 9-1 to recommend not joining Bridged Healthcare Trust until all questions are answered

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Policy Review Committee will meet to hold a discussion on policy review. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general discussion period.

• Policy Review Committee Discussion

The Policy Review Committee assigned the 3000 and 6000 series policies to directors for review, with reports due November 5th. They also discussed updating Policy 8100 (Transportation) to align with the MTSBA model, including adding language on homeless and foster students, and considered a new Policy 3122 on attendance. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Assigned 3000 and 6000 series policies to directors for review (no vote)
• Directed Lindsay Gran to review Policy 8100 and bring redline to Board Ops on November 4th
• Discussed adding language on homeless/foster student transportation to Policy 8100
• Discussed adding bus driver strike language to Policy 8100 (legal review needed)
• Noted Policy 3122 (Attendance) as a new policy for consideration

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Billings School District Board of Trustees will discuss budget items and planning for the Daylis Stadium renovation. The board is also reviewing a policy for administering medicines to students and several new student extracurricular activities.

• Approval of Bid Pack #1 for Daylis Stadium Renovation
• Discussion of Daylis Stadium naming opportunities
• Sole source purchase of Powerschool Business Plus
• Third reading of Policy 3416 regarding administering medicines to students
• Establishment of new ECAs for Ben Steele MS Girls Basketball, Ben Steele MS Girls Volleyball, and Skyview German Club

The board approved Bid Pack #1 for the Daylis Stadium renovation, totaling $2,334,888, covering demolition, new bleachers, and foundation work. It also approved the stadium naming as Sam McDonald Memorial Stadium at Daylis, accepted a $2M donation, and approved the 2026-2029 school calendar (7-1).

• Approved $2,334,888 Daylis Stadium Bid Pack #1 (8-0)
• Accepted Sam McDonald Memorial Stadium at Daylis naming with $2M donation (8-0)
• Approved 2026-2029 school calendar Option 1 (7-1)
• Approved revised 25/26 calendar adding April 7 ACT/PreACT date (8-0)
• Approved $93,454.67 PowerSchool Business Plus sole source purchase (8-0)
• Approved Policy 3416 on administering medicines to students (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel report, expenditures, and bus trips
• Accepted donations including $5,000 from Scheels and $145,256.75 from Education Foundation

School Health Advisory Committee Meeting

The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or decisions for this meeting.

The Billings School District No. 2 School Health Advisory Committee met on October 9, 2025, and discussed school wellness policies, with a focus on improving healthy snacking. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to gather information from schools via a survey and to use a Smart Snack calculator to verify USDA-approved items. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Agreed to send a survey to schools to assess current snack practices
• Agreed to use a Smart Snack calculator to verify USDA-approved items
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2026

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting

The Performance Monitoring Committee of Billings School District No. 2 holds a meeting with no formal decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The session includes standard procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and public comment, but no substantive business is scheduled for action.

The Performance Monitoring Committee reviewed fall 2025 benchmarking data for elementary and middle schools, reporting 62% reading and 66% math proficiency among K-8 students. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned after discussion.

• Reviewed fall 2025 K-8 benchmarking data (no action taken)
• Noted 62% reading and 66% math proficiency rates
• Discussed goals for 3% or higher improvement from fall to spring

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Professional Development Advisory Committee meets to conduct routine procedural items. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond welcoming attendees and public comment rules.

The Professional Development Advisory Committee met and reviewed course proposals, PIR special requests, and new MIDAS requests, with items discussed for the Oct. 20 consent agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed course proposals for the district (no action)
• Reviewed PIR special requests and new MIDAS requests (no action)
• Discussed items for the Oct. 20 consent agenda (no action)
• Discussed PIR Days and Discretionary Days (no action)

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee of Billings School District No. 2 will hold a meeting at Lincoln Center Boardroom to review policy updates and receive public comments. The only substantive item is a second reading of Policy 3416 regarding administering medicines to students. No decisions are scheduled beyond procedural items.

• Second reading of Policy 3416 – Administering Medicines to Students

The Board Operations Committee unanimously approved the amended Policy 3416 on administering medicines to students, aligning it with Montana law and adding provisions for self-administration, parent-designated glucagon, and stock emergency medications. The committee also reviewed calendar updates and set the agenda for the October 20 regular board meeting, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended Policy 3416, Administering Medicines to Students (unanimous)
• Set agenda for October 20 regular board meeting
• Reviewed calendar committee updates (no action taken)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss planning and development matters. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Center Boardroom.

• Planning and Development Committee discussion
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting at Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees held a special Planning & Development meeting on October 7, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. Discussions included a potential high school bond, with engineering reports due November 1, 2025, and a recommendation to commission an updated demographic study. The board also reviewed the stadium project, noting $805,000 raised at a recent event, bringing total funds to approximately $5.3 million, and heard public comment on school funding.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was discussion-only
• Discussed potential high school bond, with engineering reports due November 1, 2025
• Recommended commissioning an updated demographic study (last was 2012)
• Reviewed stadium project: $805,000 raised at Terrell Davis event, total ~$5.3 million
• Noted $9.25 million in SD2 funds transferred to Bravera Bank for investment

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (25-2)

The Board of Trustees for the Billings Elementary and High School Districts will hold a special meeting. The agenda includes a personnel report and an opportunity for public communication.

• Personnel Report

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (25-1)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a one-hour special meeting at Lincoln Center Boardroom to conduct procedural tasks. No decisions or discussions on specific policies, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees of Billings School District No. 2 holds its regular meeting to discuss policy updates, school programs, and operational reports. Items include third readings of policies on gun-free schools and purchasing, as well as reports on curriculum, special education, and fundraising for stadium projects.

• Policy 3250 - Gun-Free Schools - Third Reading
• Policy 7320 - Purchasing - Third Reading
• MOU with Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center
• Lewis and Clark Middle School - Photovoltaic System
• Request for Quotes - Daylis Stadium Financing

The Billings School Board approved selecting Bravera Bank for Daylis Stadium financing, transferring $9.25 million from the County Treasury Multi-District fund into CDs or money market accounts, and authorizing loan applications. The board also postponed the stadium naming partner decision for 30 days to consider a new $2 million offer from the McDonald family. Several other items were approved, including a solar project, strategic priorities, and multiple policy updates.

• Approved Bravera Bank as Daylis Stadium financing partner and $9.25M transfer (8-0)
• Postponed stadium naming partner decision for 30 days (8-0)
• Approved Intermountain Health as West Ticket/Entry naming partner (8-0)
• Approved Bravera Bank as Concessions naming partner (8-0)
• Approved Bill & Pat Ryan as West High Locker Rooms naming partner (8-0)
• Approved 50 KW photovoltaic system at Lewis and Clark Middle School (8-0)
• Approved Strategic Priorities for 2026-2030 (8-0)
• Approved amended Policy 3250 Gun-Free Schools on third reading (5-3)

Calendar Committee Meeting

The Calendar Committee of Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 meets to receive and discuss the committee’s report on the proposed school calendar for the upcoming year. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

The Calendar Committee approved adding an April 7 test date to the already-approved 25/26 school calendar. The committee also created two sets of draft calendars for the 28/29 school year, with the first set accepted unanimously and the second set accepted with one opposed vote.

• Approved adding April 7 test date to 25/26 calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted first set of 28/29 calendars (unanimous)
• Accepted second set of 28/29 calendars (unanimous, 1 opposed)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee will convene on September 11, 2025, at Lincoln Center Room 213 to review and discuss the district’s budget. The meeting includes a public comment period and an opportunity for residents to address the board on non-agenda items, though no formal decisions are scheduled.

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee met on September 11, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend that the board approve Bravera Bank as the partner for the Daylis Stadium financing plan. The recommendation includes using the already committed $6.25 million and transferring $3 million from the Yellowstone County investment account to a CD investment account at Bravera Bank. The committee also discussed a quality assurance proposal, financial reporting challenges, and the potential need for a future school bond.

• Recommended Bravera Bank for Daylis Stadium financing (unanimous)
• Recommended using $6.25M already committed for the stadium project
• Recommended transferring $3M from Yellowstone County investment account to Bravera Bank CD
• Requested financial reports organized and subtotaled by fund and date

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Professional Development Advisory Committee will convene for a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The meeting includes standard opening and public comment procedures but no specific items for action.

The Professional Development Advisory Committee met and continued reviewing professional development updates, PIR special requests, and new MIDAS requests. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting was adjourned with some items still pending approval.

• Continued review of Professional Development Updates
• Continued review of PIR Special Requests
• Continued review of new MIDAS Requests
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 PM with items still pending

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Performance Monitoring Committee will meet to review reports and allow public comment on non-agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at the Lincoln Center.

• Performance Monitoring Committee Report
• Public Comment on non-agenda items
• Roll Call
• Welcome and Orientation

The Performance Monitoring Committee met to review AP, Dual Enrollment, PreACT, and ACT data from the 2024-2025 school year. The district exceeded its 2% growth goal for AP enrollments and exam participation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 1:09 PM.

• Reviewed AP, Dual Enrollment, PreACT, and ACT data for 2024-25
• Noted district exceeded 2% AP enrollment growth goal
• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board Operations Committee will meet to conduct procedural items and hold second readings on two policies: Policy 3250 (Gun-Free Schools) and Policy 7320 (Purchasing). No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural with time for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Second reading of Policy 3250 - Gun-Free Schools
• Second reading of Policy 7320 - Purchasing

The Board Operations Committee amended Policy 3250 (Gun-Free Schools) to align with state law, passing 3-1 after a failed initial motion. They also approved Policy 7320 (Purchasing) unanimously and forwarded Policy 3416 (Administering Medicines) to the full board. No public comments were made.

• Amended Policy 3250 (Gun-Free Schools) to align with MCA § 45-8-361(3)(b), passed 3-1
• Approved Policy 7320 (Purchasing) on second reading, including split purchasing language, unanimously
• Forwarded Policy 3416 (Administering Medicines) to full board for first reading, unanimously
• Set agenda for upcoming Regular Board meeting, including bus routes approval and stadium updates

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (P & D)

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive a report from the Planning and Development Committee.

• Planning and Development Committee report on Stadium Fundraising

The Planning and Development Committee accepted five naming opportunities for Daylis Stadium and recommended them to the full board for final approval at the September 15 regular meeting. Each naming partner was approved unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved Heenan & Cooke as Stadium Naming Partner with $1.5M donation (unanimous)
• Approved Intermountain Health for West ticket entry (unanimous)
• Approved Greg and Eileen McDonald for West Grandstands (unanimous)
• Approved Bravera Bank for Concessions and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Bill and Pat Ryan, in honor of Paul Klaboe, for West HS locker room (unanimous)

Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting

The Stakeholder Relations Committee of Billings School District No. 2 will convene at the Lincoln Center Boardroom (415 N. 30th Street) to conduct routine procedural business. The meeting includes a welcome, public comment period, and a committee report, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Stakeholder Relations Committee discussed the draft Strategic Priorities for 2026-2030, including a revised mission statement and a graduate profile emphasizing Compassionate, Responsible, and Innovative traits. Trustee Larsen suggested changing the vision statement to focus on serving 'each' student. No formal votes were taken; final approval is scheduled for the next Regular Board Meeting.

• Discussed draft Strategic Priorities 2026-2030 (no vote)
• Trustee Larsen suggested vision statement revision to 'each' student (no vote)
• Noted continuation of CSCT-like services under Home Support Services (no vote)
• Noted replacement of truancy programs with Journey Academy (no vote)

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Professional Development Advisory Committee of Billings School District No. 2 will convene on September 2, 2025, at Lincoln Center, Room 219, 415 N. 30th Street. The agenda contains only procedural and boilerplate items with no decisions or substantive discussion scheduled.

The Professional Development Advisory Committee reviewed professional development updates, PIR special requests, new MIDAS requests, and course proposals submitted since May. Due to the high volume, the meeting recessed until Monday, September 8, 2025, to complete the review. No formal decisions were made; recommendations will be forwarded to the board after the reconvened meeting.

• Recessed meeting to Sept. 8, 2025 to finish reviewing submissions
• Noted Zoom attendance will end after this meeting
• Discussed flexibility on submission deadlines
• Suggested summer meetings to manage workload

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Insurance Committee will meet to discuss the Montana State Health Trust. The committee will also review CuraLinc Healthcare Emotional Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance Resources.

• Montana State Health Trust discussion
• CuraLinc Healthcare Emotional Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance Resources

The committee heard a presentation from Bridged Health Alliance about a proposed health insurance plan for district employees, with projected savings of about $18 million over five years. No formal action was taken on the proposal. The committee also discussed a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, CuraLinc, which began August 15, 2025.

• No formal decisions made; Bridged Health Alliance proposal discussed only
• CuraLinc EAP program discussed; implementation noted as started August 15, 2025

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Budget Adoption)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget. Public comment is allowed but limited to non-agenda items. The board also receives committee reports on stadium projects and other presentations.

• Adoption of FY26 Budget
• Daylis Stadium Project – RFP for Financing & Investments
• Daylis Stadium - Budget Amendment
• Daylis Stadium - General Contractor/Contractor Manager Selection Process
• 2025-2026 Out of District Students

The board unanimously adopted the 2025-2026 elementary and high school district budgets. It also approved increasing the Daylis Stadium project budget authority to $14,892,896.13 to fix a track slope issue, with the district's contribution capped at $6.25 million and the additional $2.3 million to be fundraised. The board selected Dick Anderson Construction as the general contractor/construction manager for the stadium renovation and approved out-of-district student enrollments.

• Adopted 2025-2026 Elementary District budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025-2026 High School District budget (unanimous)
• Approved RFP process for Daylis Stadium financing (unanimous)
• Increased Daylis Stadium project budget authority to $14,892,896.13 (8-1)
• Selected Dick Anderson Construction as GC/CM for Daylis Stadium (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 out-of-district student list (unanimous)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee will hold a procedural meeting on August 21, 2025, at Lincoln Center Room 213. The agenda includes welcoming attendees, public comment, and a general budget discussion without any specific proposals or votes listed.

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee met on August 21, 2025, to discuss the draft Budget Adoption packet. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only. Department budgets will be posted for the Special Board meeting on August 25, 2025.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a special meeting for the Planning and Development Committee. The primary purpose of the meeting is to hold a budget discussion.

• Budget discussion

The Planning and Development Committee reviewed the draft 2025-2026 budget and voted unanimously to move it forward to the full Board of Trustees. The budget will be considered for final approval at a special board meeting on August 25, 2025. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved moving annual budget to full board (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (25/26 Budget Adoption)

The Board of Trustees is meeting to open the final budget meeting for the 2025-2026 cycle. The session includes a period for public communication on matters within the district's jurisdiction.

• Opening of the 2025-2026 Budget Adoption Meeting

The board held a special meeting to open the final budget adoption process as required by state law, but took no substantive action. Trustees voted to open the meeting and then adjourned, with plans to reconvene on August 25, 2025, to adopt the final budget.

• Opened final budget meeting (motion passed unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 PM

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will review updates on the Daylis Stadium project, including a budget amendment and financing RFP. The meeting also includes readings for several policy updates and a consent agenda covering personnel and expenditures.

• Daylis Stadium: RFP for Financing & Investments, Budget Amendment, and General Contractor selection process
• Policy 3250 - Gun-Free Schools (First Reading)
• Policy 1715 - District Marshal (First Reading)
• Policy 7320 - Purchasing (First Reading)
• Resolution to sell or dispose of District personal property

The board voted down a motion to raise the Daylis Stadium project budget from $12.5 million to $14.892 million to fix a track slope issue, but voted to discuss and decide the matter at a special meeting on August 25. The board also approved the 2025-2026 bus routes, several policy updates, and a consent agenda covering personnel, expenditures, and other routine items.

• Rejected $2.39M budget increase for Daylis Stadium (3-5)
• Scheduled Daylis Stadium budget, financing, design, and contractor decisions for Aug. 25 special meeting (6-2)
• Approved 2025-2026 bus trips and stops (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 1130 - Committees, third reading (unanimous)
• Approved amended Policy 3250 - Gun-Free Schools, first reading (7-1)
• Rejected Policy 1715 - District Marshal, first reading (6-2)
• Approved Policy 7320 - Purchasing, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel report and July expenditures (unanimous)

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board Operations Committee will meet on August 5, 2025, at Lincoln Center Boardroom to review policy updates and set the agenda for the next regular board meeting. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes public comment time but no action on non-agenda items.

The Board Operations Committee unanimously approved Policy 1130 (Committees) for second reading, updating it to cover all Board committees and align with collective bargaining agreements. The committee also unanimously agreed to add Policy 7320 (Purchasing) to the agenda for first reading, which includes new language on 'split purchasing.' No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM.

• Approved Policy 1130 (Committees) for second reading (unanimous)
• Added Policy 7320 (Purchasing) to agenda for first reading (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will meet to hold a Planning and Development Committee discussion. The meeting also includes a period for public communication on matters within the district's jurisdiction.

• Planning and Development Committee discussion

The Board of Trustees held a special Planning and Development Committee meeting with no public comments and no formal votes. Members received updates on the proposed South Billings Urban Renewal District boundary expansion, the Health Sciences Program expansion, workforce housing, bus barn appraisal, and stadium remodel and fundraising efforts. No decisions were made; the next board meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion only
• Heard presentation on SBURA boundary expansion and TIF district representation
• Received update on Health Sciences Program expansion with funding from Education Foundation and Montana Health Care Foundation
• Discussed workforce housing MOU pending legal counsel review
• Reviewed bus barn survey and appraisal status
• Heard stadium remodel update with A&E Design meetings and contractor RFP review
• Noted stadium fundraising update with Bannack Group donor list presentation planned for August 18

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees for Billings Elementary and High School Districts will meet to discuss the budget and a contract modification for eRate eligibility. The board will also review summer project updates and a policy regarding committees.

• Modification of Extreme Co-Term Support Contract for eRate Eligibility Compliance
• First reading of Policy 1130 - Committees
• Resolution to sell or dispose of District personal property
• Updates on 2025 Summer Projects
• Review of June 2025 expenditures and May/June 2025 financial reports

The board unanimously approved modifying the Extreme Networks Co-Term Support contract to a six-month term (Jan 1–Jun 30, 2026) to align with eRate funding cycles, with no net cost change. They also approved the consent agenda, including disposal of library books, out-of-district student requests, the activities handbook, personnel report, June expenditures, financial reports, and meeting minutes. Policy 1130 (Committees) passed first reading. The board discussed but took no vote on arming a school marshal or the RW360 program.

• Approved Extreme Networks contract modification to 6-month term (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 1130 (Committees) for first reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dispose of obsolete library books (consent agenda)
• Approved out-of-district student requests for July 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025-2026 Student Activities Participation Handbook (consent agenda)
• Approved Personnel Report (consent agenda)
• Approved June 2025 expenditures and May/June investment reports (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of board and committee meetings (consent agenda)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to hold a budget committee discussion. The meeting includes a period for public communication on matters within the jurisdiction of Billings Public Schools.

• Budget Committee Discussion

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee reviewed the preliminary 2025-26 budget, noting balanced elementary and high school general funds despite a mid-year shortfall, and discussed additional funding requests of about $650,000. The committee recommended revisions to Purchasing Procedure 7320-P4 to define split purchasing and require board approval for purchases over $80,000 in a rolling 12-month period, with changes to be brought to the August Board Operations meeting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was discussion-only.

• Reviewed 2025-26 preliminary budget, including FY2025 year-end estimates and FY2026 projections
• Discussed additional funding requests totaling approximately $650,000
• Recommended revisions to Purchasing Procedure 7320-P4, including split purchasing definition and $80,000 approval threshold
• Agreed to develop questions for Activities Director Mark Sulser regarding fundraising for activities
• Adjourned at 7:14 PM

Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed beyond general committee business and public communication.

The Stakeholder Relations Committee discussed plans for a community budget meeting required by Policy 1130, to be held around August 20, with a presentation by Laurie Kvamme and promotion via social media. They also discussed creating a video to educate the public on school funding and the need for bonds and levies, and inviting legislators and other stakeholders to visit schools. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; all items were discussion only
• Discussed holding community budget meeting before Budget Adoption (per Policy 1130)
• Discussed creating educational video on school budget process
• Discussed inviting legislators and stakeholders to visit schools

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee will meet to discuss the school marshal and review Policy 1130 regarding committees. The meeting also includes time for public communication and agenda setting.

• School Marshal conversation
• Review of Policy 1130 - Committees

The Board Operations Committee discussed a school marshal program, with a letter of support from the Billings Police Department, and directed staff to draft a policy for first reading at the July full board meeting. The committee also approved bringing an amended Policy 1130 (Committees) to the July 21, 2025 regular board meeting for first reading. No final decisions were made on the marshal or technology items; they are scheduled for future board action.

• Approved amended Policy 1130 (Committees) for first reading at July 21, 2025 board meeting
• Directed staff to draft school marshal policy for July board first reading
• Set agenda for July regular board meeting, including budget discussion and policy updates

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session focused on the Planning and Development Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items and a placeholder for committee business.

• Planning and Development Committee discussion

The Board of Trustees held a special Planning and Development Committee meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Discussions covered the district budget, a health sciences program expansion with hospital partners, workforce housing land sale options, bus barn infrastructure costs, a school marshal recommendation, and Daylis Stadium remodel and fundraising updates.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion only
• Health Sciences Program expansion discussed with hospital partners and potential charter school application for 2026-2027
• Workforce housing update: city notice effective July 9, 2025; MOU expected for August board meeting
• Bus Barn project estimated at $12-13 million total, with $5.5 million upfront for sewer/water
• School marshal program recommended by Dr. Garcia, but no action taken
• Stadium remodel: aiming for general contractor by end of July, 50% design development by August 18

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees will discuss the district budget, insurance renewals, and school meal prices for 2025-2026. The meeting includes reviews of several agreements related to the STARS Act (HB252) and a potential extension of the Superintendent's contract.

• Memorandums of Agreement for BCEA, MFPE Local 7770, Contract Support Group, and Administration regarding the STARS Act (HB252)
• 2025-2026 School Year Meal Prices
• High School Textbook Adoption 2025
• Purchase of Apple iPads and Extreme Wireless Equipment Licenses
• Jefferson Lines Charter Transportation RFP

The board approved a one-year extension of Superintendent Dr. Erwin Garcia's contract through the 2027-2028 school year, with his salary to be reviewed annually in conjunction with his performance evaluation. The board also approved several compensation increases funded by the state's STARS Act, including 25-cent hourly raises for various employee groups and a $1,600 salary increase for administrators. All other agenda items, including insurance renewals, meal prices, and the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Extended superintendent contract through 2027-2028 with annual salary review (8-0)
• Approved BCEA MOA with 25-cent hourly wage increase and other changes (8-0)
• Approved MFPE Local 7770 MOA with 25-cent hourly wage increase (8-0)
• Approved Contract Support Group 25-cent hourly wage increase (8-0)
• Approved Administrative Group $1,600 salary increase and one less work day (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 insurance renewals with current carriers (8-0)
• Approved keeping 2025-2026 meal prices unchanged (8-0)
• Approved Donor and Partnership Recognition Statement for stadium naming (8-0)

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting

The Performance Monitoring Committee will meet to receive a committee report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public communication.

• Performance Monitoring Committee Report

The Performance Monitoring Committee met to review elementary and middle school benchmarking data from spring 2025 testing. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with discussion of school improvements and upcoming teacher training. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee will meet to review policy updates and set future agendas. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public communication on matters within the district's jurisdiction.

• Policy updates
• Agenda setting

The Board Operations Committee met and took no substantive actions. They set the agenda for the upcoming regular Board meeting on June 16, 2025, which includes budget discussions, wage MOUs, and reports. No public comments were made, and no policies were reviewed. The meeting adjourned at 12:24 PM.

• Set agenda for June 16 regular Board meeting
• No policies reviewed
• No public comments received

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Professional Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss professional development. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a period for public communication.

• Professional Development Advisory Committee discussion

The Professional Development Advisory Committee reviewed and passed the majority of course proposals for professional development, with several items still under investigation. The committee also noted that the new proposal form is still being finalized and that the BPS website still has the old form.

• Approved Community Circles Level 1 - Culture of Care Team
• Approved District Safety Protocols and Crisis Response
• Approved Advanced Depth & Complexity: Level 2
• Approved Developing High-Quality IEPs that Promote Progress
• Approved Level 1 Traditional Games Training
• Approved Ukeru Training for Recertification Only
• Approved Summer Institute
• Approved Supporting the Whole Gifted Child

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a special meeting for the Planning and Development Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items and a dedicated session for the committee.

• Planning and Development Committee meeting

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting with no public comments and no formal votes. Discussions covered the Facilities Master Plan update, Daylis Stadium fundraising (including a proposed $250,000 naming opportunity and a donor recognition statement pending legal review), and the Bus Barn project on Skyline Drive, where the district is considering an easement option and awaiting state appraisal. The meeting adjourned at 11:31 AM.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed stadium fundraising, including $250,000 naming opportunity and donor recognition statement
• Discussed bus barn land on Skyline Drive, considering easement option and water extension
• Noted budget draft expected by August; two community positions open on Budget Committee

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees for the Billings Elementary and High School Districts will meet for a board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items and a dedicated session for the retreat.

• Board Retreat Agenda

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees held a special meeting retreat on May 28, 2025, with no formal decisions or votes. The meeting included presentations from the Kaleidoscope Group on community feedback, a discussion on vision and mission alignment, a superintendent-board relations session, committee assignments, and a financial overview. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:23 PM.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the retreat
• Committee chair assignments were made (list attached to minutes)
• No public comments were received

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to certify the results of the May 6, 2025 election, elect trustees by acclamation, administer oaths, and reorganize the board. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and standard procedural items. No substantive policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Canvass of votes from the May 6, 2025 election
• Trustee election by acclamation
• Administering oaths and reorganization of the board

The board unanimously approved the official canvass of votes from the May 6, 2025 election for Trustee Districts #5 and #7, and approved the election by acclamation for District #3. New trustees Jourdan Guidice and Luke Ashmore, along with continuing trustee Teresa Larsen, were sworn in. The board then reorganized, unanimously electing Jennifer Hoffman as Chair, Janna Hafer as Vice Chair, and reappointing Daniela Walsh as District Clerk. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:37 PM.

• Approved official canvass of May 6, 2025 election for Districts #5 and #7 (unanimous)
• Approved election by acclamation for District #3 (unanimous)
• Swore in new trustees Jourdan Guidice and Luke Ashmore, and continuing trustee Teresa Larsen
• Elected Jennifer Hoffman as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Janna Hafer as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniela Walsh as District Clerk (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the district budget and review a recommendation for the School Food Service RFP. The board will also consider textbook adoptions and several facility repairs.

• Recommendation for Award - School Food Service RFP
• Property Insurance Renewal for 2025-2026 School Year
• High School Textbook Adoption 2025
• Washington Innovation Center boiler replacement and Skyview High School wall flashing repair
• Billings Public Schools Small Lot Sale - June 2025

The board approved a five-year school food service contract with Chartwells, effective July 1, 2025, contingent on OPI approval. It also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Billings Education Association to raise starting teacher pay to $50,100, funded by the new STARS Act. The board renewed property insurance with Chubb and approved several facility and technology contracts.

• Approved 5-year food service contract with Chartwells (9-0)
• Approved teacher pay MOU raising starting salary to $50,100 (8-1)
• Approved property insurance renewal with Chubb for 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved $162,670 Skyview High School masonry repair
• Approved $105,200 security system replacement with High Tech Solutions
• Approved $89,800 boiler replacement at Washington Innovation Center
• Approved $571,774 IT student equipment purchase from Micro K12
• Approved April 2025 expenditures and financial reports

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee of Billings School District No. 2 meets on May 15, 2025, with a procedural agenda including welcome, public comment, an update from the MT Schools Alliance, and a discussion on open enrollment. No binding actions or financial decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Public comment period on non-agenda items
• Update from MT Schools Alliance
• Discussion on open enrollment

The Insurance Committee received an update from the Montana Schools Insurance Alliance (MTSIA) on the new Health Insurance Trust, including timelines for RFPs and plan decisions. The committee also reviewed the upcoming open enrollment process for May 20-21, 2025, and noted changes such as the Costco mail order pharmacy starting August 1, 2025, and a required dental election due to the $75 BEA benefit. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Open enrollment scheduled for May 20-21, 2025
• Costco mail order pharmacy effective August 1, 2025
• Dental election required for all employees due to $75 BEA benefit

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to hold a budget meeting discussion. The agenda does not list specific budget figures or items for decision.

• Budget meeting discussion

The Budget Committee received updates on the Daylis Stadium fundraising campaign, with approximately $1.5 million in pledges so far, and discussed the district's financial outlook, projecting a $1.2 million surplus. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees for Billings School District No. 2 is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and presentations. The session focuses on Request for Proposals (RFP) from school food service vendors.

• School Food Service Vendor RFP Presentations

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting solely to hear presentations from four food service vendors (Chartwells, Sodexo, Taher Inc., and Aramark) responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) closing May 13. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting. The meeting was procedural, consisting of vendor presentations and adjournment.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded at this special meeting
• Heard food service vendor presentations from Chartwells, Sodexo, Taher Inc., and Aramark
• Noted RFP closing date of May 13 for food service proposals

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Billings School District No. 2 Professional Development Advisory Committee. The agenda includes welcome and roll call, public comment, and a general committee discussion item with no specific proposals or decisions listed. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Welcome and orientation with pledge to flag and roll call
• Public comment period on matters not on the agenda
• Discussion under Professional Development Advisory Committee (no details provided)

The Professional Development Advisory Committee reviewed course proposals and special requests for professional development credit. Most proposals were passed, several were marked for review, and one was tabled. No formal votes were taken; the committee's recommendations will be considered at the June 16, 2025 board meeting.

• Passed course proposals for Kristen Brooke, Lauren Burley/Alexis Buss with Jacob Pertuit, Marigold Leaders, Calli Rusche-Nicholson, Shelly Rewerts (two), Kim Anthony (three), Rory Jetmore/Kaneesha Beeman, Jennifer Brackney/Janae Welch, and Jody McIlvain
• Marked for review: Lauren Burley/Alexis Buss with Jacob Pertuit (Suicide Awareness & AI tools), Krista Blomquist (CPR/AED/First Aid), Trish Schreiber/Kristen Brook (SIM Fundamentals), Erin Small (Common Assessment Alignment), Jessica Costa/Cheri Orellana (Comprehensible Input for All)
• Tabled until next meeting: Jessica Costa and Cheri Orellana - Academic Language for All Learners
• Pulled special request by Marigold Harmon until further information is gathered
• Approved special request by Tara Goodwin (high trust program) to pass for approval

Special Board Meeting (Planning & Development)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on planning and development. The agenda contains only procedural items: welcome, public comment, and a planning and development committee session, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Agenda includes public comment period for non-agenda items
• Planning and Development Committee session scheduled with no details provided

The board received updates on the draft facilities masterplan, the district budget, stadium fundraising and design, and other projects. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were informational. The next budget committee meeting is scheduled for May 15th.

• No formal actions taken; all items were informational updates
• Scheduled budget committee meeting for May 15 at 5:30 p.m.
• Noted stadium fundraising balance at $6.26 million
• Noted stadium opening planned for October 2026

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee of Billings School District No. 2 is meeting on May 6, 2025, with an agenda that includes a discussion on purchasing policy and procedure. The meeting will also feature public comment on non-agenda items and agenda setting for future meetings. This is a routine committee meeting with no proposals or decisions listed for specific contracts or expenditures.

• Discussion of Purchasing Policy and Procedure
• Public comment on non-agenda items within district jurisdiction
• Agenda setting for future Board Operations Committee meetings

The Board Operations Committee discussed proposed revisions to the District's Purchasing Policy 7320 and Procedure 7320-P4, including new language on split purchasing and a board approval threshold of $80,000 in aggregate within a rolling 12-month period. The committee recommended that this policy discussion be taken to the full Board. No formal action was taken on the policy itself.

• Recommended purchasing policy discussion be taken to the full Board

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on non-renewal recommendations for school district employees. No specific names or numbers are provided in the agenda. Public comment is accepted on non-agenda items and before action on agenda items.

• Non-renewal recommendations for district staff (no details given)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees held a special meeting on April 28, 2025, to consider the superintendent's recommendations for non-renewal without cause of three non-tenured employees, pursuant to MCA 2-4-206. The board voted unanimously to non-renew Jordan Knisley and Harmony Thorsgard. For Chelsea Althof, the board voted 6-2 to approve the non-renewal, with Trustees Ludwig and McCulloch voting no, after hearing extensive public comment in support of Althof. The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

• Approved non-renewal of Jordan Knisley (unanimous)
• Approved non-renewal of Chelsea Althof (6-2; Ludwig and McCulloch dissenting)
• Approved non-renewal of Harmony Thorsgard (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting - CANCELLED

This special meeting of the Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees, scheduled for April 25, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda listed a single item for discussion: non-renewal of a staff member(s). No action was taken as the meeting did not occur.

• Cancelled special meeting originally set for April 25, 2025
• Agenda item: Non-Renewal Discussion (no further details provided)

Calendar Committee Meeting

The Calendar Committee of Billings School District No. 2 is meeting for a procedural agenda. Items include welcome, public comment, a calendar committee report, and adjournment. No specific financial or policy decisions are listed.

• No substantive items on the agenda; all items are procedural (welcome, public comment, committee report, adjournment)

The Calendar Committee recommended a week-long Spring Break as a standing preference and voted to present the proposed 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 calendars to the Board. The committee determined that a 173-day instructional calendar is the only viable option to meet accreditation standards, and discussed impacts on support staff workdays and the need for clearer committee roles.

• Motion passed unanimously to recommend a week-long Spring Break whenever possible
• Motion passed unanimously to present the proposed calendar to the Board
• Committee acknowledged 173-day calendar as only viable option meeting accreditation standards
• Discussed converting PIR days to workdays to maintain support staff contracted days

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including budget items for the 2025-2026 school year (insurance committee recommendation, new Quest Extended Studies program, print shop copier lease), contracts for Daylis Stadium (architect contract and MOU with Education Foundation), a PowerSchool SIS sole-service-provider contract, and a Native American Studies textbook adoption. The board will also hear a third reading of Policy 1400 (board meetings) and consider a consent agenda that includes boiler replacement at Senior High, disposal of district property, a new student ECA at West HS, personnel and expenditure reports.

• Daylis Stadium – Architect contract
• MOU with Education Foundation and Billings Public Schools for Daylis Stadium
• PowerSchool SIS contract – sole service provider
• Native American Studies – Montana – textbook adoption
• Senior High – boiler replacement 2025

The board approved a 4.2% increase in health insurance premiums for active employees and retirees for the 2025-2026 school year, along with moving dental coverage to MetLife and setting the employee-only dental premium at $65.64. It also approved a $904,757 architectural contract with A&E Design for Daylis Stadium renovation, a 5-year copier lease with Dex, and a $598,780 boiler replacement contract for Senior High. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 4.2% health insurance premium increase for 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved 4.2% premium increase for retirees (unanimous)
• Approved shift to MetLife for dental coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $904,757 architectural contract with A&E Design for Daylis Stadium (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year copier lease with Dex for print shop (unanimous)
• Approved $598,780 boiler replacement contract with Star Service (unanimous)
• Approved PowerSchool as sole source for student information system (unanimous)
• Approved 4th grade social studies textbook 'Native American Studies - Montana' (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

This is a special board meeting focused on training trustees about the no-cause non-renewal process for non-tenured teachers. The agenda includes a public comment period but no specific actions or decisions are scheduled.

• School board training on no-cause non-renewal of non-tenured teachers

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting focused solely on legal training regarding the no-cause non-renewal of non-tenured teachers under Montana law. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural. The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting
• Training provided on Montana Code Annotated § 20-4-206 regarding no-cause non-renewal
• Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Insurance Committee is holding a meeting. The agenda includes public comment and a scheduled meeting with Alliant Insurance Services, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting with Alliant Insurance Services

The Billings School District No. 2 Insurance Committee unanimously recommended a 4.2% rate increase for the 2025-2026 medical and dental plans, with an estimated financial impact of $967,000. The committee also unanimously approved adopting the Met-Life dental plan, transitioning pharmacy services to Costco with the Navitus formulary, and keeping retiree health insurance rates the same as active employees. The formulary decision was tabled, and a team was approved to present recommendations to the board on April 21.

• Recommended 4.2% rate increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Met-Life dental plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Met-Life (VSP Choice) vision plan (unanimous)
• Transitioned pharmacy services to Costco with Navitus formulary (unanimous)
• Kept retiree health insurance rates same as active employees (unanimous)
• Tabled formulary decision (majority; David King opposed)
• Approved committee members to present to board on April 21 (unanimous)

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Performance Monitoring Committee. The agenda includes welcome, public comment, and adjournment, with no specific reports, decisions, or action items listed. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or organizational session with no substantive business.

The Performance Monitoring Committee reviewed 2023-2024 graduation, dropout, and Montana University System remediation rates. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The committee noted slight declines in graduation rates, improvements in dropout rates at two high schools, and improved remediation rates.

• Reviewed 2023-2024 graduation, dropout, and remediation data (no vote)

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

The Professional Development Advisory Committee of Billings School District No. 2 is holding a meeting that includes welcome, public comment, and a general committee discussion. No specific proposals, decisions, or agenda details beyond these procedural items are listed.

• Public comment period for any matter within the district's jurisdiction not on the agenda
• General committee discussion under 'Professional Development Advisory Committee'

The Professional Development Advisory Committee reviewed and approved all proposed professional development classes and proposals for board approval. They also discussed changes to the proposal form and the use of discretionary leave for PIR days, denying one specific request.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved all professional development proposals and classes for board approval (unanimous)
• Denied Michael Galt's request for discretionary leave for Atomic Circus (current year)
• Agreed to move committee meetings to Tuesdays
• Agreed to update proposal form with new components (Graduate Profile, fiscal impact, etc.)

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee will meet to discuss board operations and set future agendas. The committee is scheduled to conduct a second reading of Policy 1400 regarding Board Meetings.

• Second reading of Policy 1400 - Board Meetings

The Board Operations Committee approved Policy 1400 (Board Meetings) for second reading, changing regular meetings to always occur on the third Monday of each month, and placed it on the April 21 regular board agenda for third reading. The committee also discussed the STARS Act's potential impact on teacher negotiations and agreed to have Dr. Garcia arrange the next negotiation group meetings. The agenda for the April 21 regular board meeting was set, including a request to discuss paying for Dr. Garcia's professional development tuition.

• Approved Policy 1400 (Board Meetings) for second reading, unanimous
• Placed Policy 1400 on April 21 regular board meeting agenda for third reading
• Agreed to have Dr. Garcia arrange next teacher negotiation group meetings
• Set agenda for April 21 regular board meeting

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

This is a special board of trustees meeting for Billings School District No. 2, designated as a Planning and Development Committee meeting. The agenda includes only welcome, public comment on non-agenda matters, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Planning and Development Committee discussed multiple projects but took no formal votes. Trustees agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the Billings Education Foundation for Daylis Stadium fundraising, which will be an action item at the regular board meeting. The district has pledged $6.25 million plus $600,045 in donor funds, totaling $6,850,045 toward the project. No public comments were received.

• Agreed to MOU with Education Foundation for Daylis Stadium fundraising (to be action item at regular board meeting)
• Discussed health insurance premium increase expected to settle at 4.2% (action item needed at board meeting)
• Discussed New Stadium architectural contract negotiations (proposal due April 16th, action item at next board meeting)
• Discussed Bus Barn letter of intent submission to DNRC (not ready by April 21st board meeting)
• Discussed Facilities Master Plan update (tours ongoing, product expected by end of April)
• Discussed Workforce Housing update (document signed, to be presented to City)
• Discussed Health Sciences Program Expansion (meetings with Billings Clinic, Intermountain Health, St. John's United)
• Discussed Kaleidoscope strategic planning meetings