Kalispell Public Schools - Regular Board Meeting - July 28th 2026

The Kalispell Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of additional special education positions funded through the special education tuition levy, reflecting growing enrollment and compliance with a state and federal lawsuit requiring services for students aged 19 to 22. The board also reviewed and approved the annual MTSBA electronic ballot, which included legislative priorities aimed at securing full funding for schools. Budget updates highlighted a positive fiscal year with surplus funds allocated to building reserves and interlocal savings accounts, including transportation and curriculum categories. The board discussed the implementation of a Chromebook one-to-one program expansion to high schools, emphasizing cost efficiencies and device management without additional funding. Meal prices were maintained with no increase, supported by federal grants providing free lunches district-wide. The meeting concluded with approval of various consent agenda items and an executive session addressing an out-of-district elementary enrollment denial.