May 22nd, 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Butte School District #1 held a special board meeting on May 22, 2026, focusing primarily on two key agenda items related to cooperative agreements and federal grant waivers. The board approved a cooperative agreement with Whitehall High School to allow their female students to participate in Butte's girls wrestling program, with Whitehall contributing to the coach's salary and transportation costs. Additionally, the board approved a waiver application to the Montana Office of Public Instruction concerning federal Title I, II A, and IV A grants. This waiver would allow all schools in the district to operate schoolwide programs rather than targeting specific student groups, providing greater flexibility in budgeting and fund allocation, including the ability to allocate more funds toward school resource officers and technology. The waiver also removes restrictions on fund carryover, offering financial flexibility for the district. Both motions were passed unanimously, reflecting the board's support for these procurement and funding strategies.