Kalispell Public Schools - Regular Board Meeting - August 25th 2026

The Kalispell Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing extensively on budget and personnel matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $2.3 million loan to finance boiler replacements at Hedges and Russell schools, with a 15-year term and variable interest rate, to be paid from the building reserve fund. The board also addressed staffing updates, including temporary hires to cover FMLA leaves for specialized licensed positions, and discussed budget projections showing a slight surplus for fiscal year 2027 after cost reductions and enrollment adjustments. The board approved consent agendas for elementary and district-wide matters and discussed ongoing facilities maintenance projects, including the implementation of new maintenance task software. Additionally, the board touched on legislative efforts related to school funding and the financial challenges posed by levy failures and inflation. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the loan approval and budget allocations for capital improvements were significant procurement actions taken during the meeting.