March 23rd, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Butte School District #1 held its regular school board meeting on March 23, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of E-rate bids to award Compunet contracts for technology upgrades to the district's network infrastructure, including firewalls and distribution switches, with an 80/20 funding split anticipated. The board also approved accepting a donation of $125,237 from the Butte Athletic Council to upgrade the weight room at Butte High School. Additionally, the board approved various personnel actions, budget transfers, grant applications, and memorandums of understanding with Anaconda Job Corps and the University of Montana for student and practicum placements. Other approvals included the permissive levy notice for the upcoming fiscal year and contracts related to student transportation and special education services. Several policy updates were reviewed and approved, including those related to staff evaluation, records availability, special education, medication administration, and student safety. The meeting concluded with approvals for summer school programs and the new Butte Pathway Academy student handbook.