GFPS Board Meeting Recording - 06/22/2026

The Great Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included approving a 3% salary increase for 47 administrators and supervisors, as well as a 3% raise for 35 support personnel, with the latter resulting in an approximate $61,285 budget increase. The board also approved the conduct of driver's education sessions on Saturdays to accommodate scheduling challenges due to limited certified instructors. Additionally, the board approved a professional development budget of $16,557.75 for the 2026-27 school year to support required teacher training. A lease agreement with Cascade County for extension space at the Early Learning Family Center was renewed with a 1% rent increase to $28,360 per month, extending through June 30, 2028. The board also accepted the May 2026 financial report and check register, noting spending controls implemented mid-May to manage budget deficits. Policy updates, including revisions to graduation requirements and the student handbook for 2026-27, were approved. The meeting included reports on summer learning programs, student achievement data, and community concerns about substance abuse prevention programs, though no direct procurement actions were tied to these discussions.