April 20th, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Butte School District #1 held its regular school board meeting on April 20th, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract for the adult community education supervisor, Melissa Johnson, and the approval of the Montana School Boards Association membership dues for the 2026-2027 school year totaling $21,164. The board also approved the adoption of the Open Court K-5 reading program, with a significant portion of the approximately $400,000 cost funded through multi-district agreement funds. This program includes tiered literacy materials and training for staff, with a contract duration of five years. Additionally, the board approved hiring for various summer educational programs, including early literacy intervention, high school credit recovery, and a community-based pathways elective. Other procurement actions included approval of a food service agreement for Vet Central Elementary, authorization to sell existing weight room equipment at Butte High School, and the renaming of the high school weight room in recognition of donor generosity. The meeting also covered staffing projections, financial audit approval, and policy updates, but the primary procurement focus was on educational program contracts, vendor selections, and budget allocations for instructional materials and services.