GFPS Board Meeting Recording - 08/17/2026

The Great Falls Public Schools Board meeting on August 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the June 2026 financial report and payment register, noting ongoing building projects such as the CMR auditorium renovation and West Elementary playground funded partly by third-party donations. They also approved classified and hourly staff compensation for the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary budget increase of approximately $680,444 and a base salary increase cost of about $177,911. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026-2027 health insurance premiums and employer contributions after reviewing actuarial analyses and usage data. Budget presentations detailed general fund allocations for both elementary and high school districts, including transportation, retirement, and technology funds. The meeting also covered updates on building maintenance projects and security enhancements, including fencing and parking lot repairs. No new contracts or RFPs were explicitly mentioned, but the discussion reflected ongoing capital improvement projects and budget management efforts.