April 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
 

2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
 

4. RECOGNITIONS by Francis Bullcalf: Iris Begay, Nathaniel BirdRattler, Jamie Bullcalf, Lisa Bullcalf, Francis Bullcalf, Joseph Bullshoe, Edward Burke, Kimma Flamond, Brenda Guardipee, Koby Harwood, Marguerite Higgins, Philip Higgins, Summer Kennerly, Cohrie Lorenzo, Duane ManyHides, Charlie OldChief, Gayle RidesAtTheDoor, Judy Smith, Dewey Skunkcap, Crystal Upham, Ella Wall, Wesley Wells, Roland, Kennerly, Kyle Coursey, Joseph Bullchild

Transportation Presentation by Francis Bullcalf and Staff
 

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 

6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 

7. ITEMS OF INFORMATION

7.A. Building Reports:

7.A.1. Child Nutrition-Copy Center-Warehouse - Dalaina Grant

7.A.2. Curriculum and Instruction - Rebecca Rappold

7.A.3. Special Education – Belinda Turley

7.A.4. Parent, Community Outreach, FIT - Irene Augare 

7.A.5. Blackfeet Language-Native American Studies - Robert Hall 

7.A.6. Childcare - Rose Racine

7.A.7. Gear Up Program - Kristy CalfRobe 

7.A.8. Prevention & Wellness - Cinnamon Salway

7.A.9. Student Activities Program - Heidi Bullcalf

7.A.10. Athletics Department - Kellen Hall

7.A.11. Technology Department - Travis Miller

7.A.12. Transportation - Francis Bullcalf

7.A.13. Maintenance/Facilities/Security/Construction - Reid Reagan
 

7.B. Superintendent's Report

7.B.1. Rebecca Rappold

7.B.1.a. Superintendent Update

7.B.1.b. Items of Information:

• 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
• 4-Day Instructional Week Survey Review
• Summer School

7.B.1.c. PS Building Principal Demographics 2024-2025

7.B.1.d. Policy/Procedure 2100-P(1)  School Calendar and Day - Schedules and Programs


 

7.B.2. Bev Sinclair

7.B.2.a. HR Status Update

7.B.2.b. Coaching Season Update
 

7.C. Resignations

7.C.1. Joslynn Snow, Teacher Assistant-BMS, Effective 4-7-2025

7.C.2. Julene Rattler, Teacher Assistant-Stamiksiitsiitskin, Effective 4-10-2025

7.C.3. Carlene Adamson, Superintendent-School Board Secretary/ Administrative Assistant, Effective 5-30-2025

7.C.4. Edith Wagner, Speech, Debate & Drama-BHS, Effective 5-30-2025

7.C.5. Ellen Christoferson, Teacher-Big Sky Colony, Effective 6-6-2025

7.C.6. LaDean Racine, Assistant Secretary-BHS, Effective 5-30-2025

7.C.7. Douglas Blackman, Teacher-Browning Middle School, Effective 6-6-2025

7.C.8. Gail Hoyt, Teacher-Stamiksiitsiitskin, Effective 6-6-2025

7.C.9. Rosalyn Racine, Child Care Coordinator-Child Care, Effective 6-25-2025
 

8. ITEMS OF ACTION

8.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 

8.A.1. Elementary

8.A.1.a. Robert Snyder, Elementary Teacher-BES 2025-2026 ($51,915.00)

8.A.1.b. Audrey Matthews, Elementary Teacher-Big Sky Colony 2025-2026 ($52,674.00)
 

8.A.2. High School

8.A.2.a. BHS Assistant Coaches 2025-2026 ($37,152.00)
 

8.A.3. District Wide

8.A.3.a. Elementary & Secondary Principals 2025-2026

8.A.3.b. Directors & Coordinators 2025-2026
 

8.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check):

8.B.1. District Wide

8.B.1.a. MANDT Training for Special Education Teachers 2024-2025 ($416.00)
 

8.C. Out of State Travel: 

8.C.1. High School

8.C.1.a. Senior Trip to Portland, OR 2024-2025 ($20,911.00)
 

8.C.2. District Wide

8.C.3. Robert Hall, Northern Piikuni Youth “Reziliency Week” 2024-2025 (School Related Leave Only)
 

8.D. In State Travel

8.D.1. District wide

8.D.1.a. Robert Hall, Collaborative Language Planning (CLPP) in Missoula, MT 2024-2025 ($695.36)

8.D.1.b. Francis BullCalf, Montana Association for Pupil Transportation 2024-2025 ($967.34)

8.D.1.c. Rebecca Rappold, IISM Meeting in Billings, MT 2024-2025 ($807.64) 
 

8.E. Approvals

8.E.1. District Wide

8.E.1.a. Waiver of 5% Penalty Fee for Early Resignation: Carlene Adamson 2024-2025 ($244.86)

8.E.1.b. Proposed Principal's Salary Schedule 2025-2028

8.E.1.c. Proposed Director/Coordinator Salary Schedule 2025-2028

8.E.1.d. Professional Development Requirements, Plan Approval & Offerings BPS 2025-26 SY

8.E.1.e. MOA-STARS Act Compliance Agreement with Browning Federation of Teachers 2025-2026

8.E.1.f. Staff Appreciation Purchases 2025 ($20,000.00)

8.E.1.g. MQEC Membership 2025-2026 ($2,500.00)

8.E.1.h. Warden Paper Quote 2025-2026 ($13,600.00)

8.E.1.i. Montana Shed Quote for Track Timing Shed-BHS Track 2024-2025 ($60,000.00)

8.E.1.j. Purchases Over $10,000.00

8.E.1.k. District Claims, #92909 - 92942; #442499 - #442578 ($224,813.48)

8.E.1.l. Student Activities, Check #706289 - #706333 ($29,714.90)

8.E.1.m. Additional Pays/Payroll
 

8.F. PERSONNEL: None.
 

8.G. LEGAL ISSUES: None.
 

8.H. ADJOURNMENT