GFPS Board Meeting Recording - 07/13/2026

The Great Falls Public Schools Board held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and budget-related items. Key topics included updates on ongoing capital improvement projects such as roofing, ADA-compliant ramps, and playground installations across various school facilities. The board approved budget transfers totaling approximately $234,689.48 from the elementary general fund and $101,151.71 from the high school general fund to compensated absences funds, ensuring financial preparedness for employee retirements or resignations. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of 376 new family and consumer science textbooks and associated online resources at a cost of $8,244.28. Policy updates related to leave, interscholastic activities, and public records were also reviewed. The board voted to approve multiple Montana School Boards Association items, including appointments to the Montana High School Association board. The meeting concluded with scheduling of upcoming work sessions and acknowledgments of ongoing legislative engagement and safety evaluations within the district.