10/13/2026

LPOSD #84 regular board meeting, October 13, 2026. The monthly financial report showed salaries and benefits at 8.24% of the annual budget, close to the 8.3% monthly benchmark. Capital expenditures were reported at $378,000, mostly for the culinary arts project, which was on schedule to open in the second semester. Monthly expenditures were about $3.8 million; the report also noted salary increases and a 20% medical-cost increase. Kootenai Elementary reported raising about $25,000 through a fundraiser, with plans to purchase picnic tables for its new covered outdoor structure. No new contract award or competitive bid approval was identified.

The board approved a placement agreement for a sculpture on Clark Fork school district property, after the district and city addressed liability, easement, and ownership terms; the sculptor said the project had raised about $7,000. The board also adopted revisions to its local school wellness policy and deleted related standalone policies, including food and beverage sales guidelines. Other discussion focused on enrollment and student achievement, school programs, and staff authorizations. The meeting did not identify a separate spending motion tied to the financial report.