10 13 2026 Full Board Meeting

The Helena School District full board meeting was held October 19, 2026. The board approved the purchase of CharacterStrong Tier One curriculum for grades 6–8; no purchase amount was stated. The superintendent also previewed a potential donor-funded career center and innovation lab, describing it as an early concept requiring further planning, funding discussions, and board consideration. DA Davidson reported that the district is preparing bond documents for a planned 30-year issuance: two series for the elementary district and three for the high school district, phased over multiple years. The district expected to select a rate-lock and sale date after reviewing market conditions, with proceeds anticipated by late December or January.

Facilities updates focused on the Kesler Elementary, Capital High, and Helena High projects. At Kesler, the site and foundation package had been bid and awarded, with about 15 bids received across five packages; the masonry package was out to bid, and a final bid phase was planned for December or January. Capital High’s third package, covering CTE and the auxiliary gym, had subcontractors awarded and contracted, with possible early procurement underway. Helena High’s remaining project work was scheduled to be bid October 15. The board also approved amended pay-plan rules for administrators and several policy updates. No contract award amounts or curriculum price were provided.