2026-2-10 Regular Board Meeting

The Blaine County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 10, 2026, focusing extensively on facilities and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of roofing bids for three schools—Kerry Elementary, Silver Creek High School, and Wood River Middle School—with Signature Roofing selected as the contractor under budget. The board also authorized district administration to engage an architectural firm to design a solution and develop cost estimates for replacing Haley Elementary School, addressing significant facility deficiencies and inefficiencies. Additionally, the board approved moving forward with design bids for consolidating the district office and technology department at the community campus or Silver Creek facility. Budget discussions highlighted savings from recent projects and the use of plant facility levy funds, with emphasis on fiscal responsibility and strategic planning for future capital projects. Other agenda items included approval of new course requests, leave of absence approvals, updates on federal funding reimbursements, and legislative tracking relevant to education funding and policy. The board also discussed policy updates related to tax-exempt status and fee adjustments, and considered making the communications committee a standing committee to enhance district-wide engagement.