April 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
 

2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 4-14-26
 

4. STAFF RECOGNITION: by Francis Wayne Bull Calf: Iris Begay, Nathaniel BirdRattler, Jamie BullCalf, Lisa BullCalf, Joseph Bullshoe, Edward Burke, Cheyenne Devereaux, Kimma Flamond, Brenda Guardipee, Koby Harwood, Philip Higgins, Brad IronPipe Jr., Summer Kennerly, Roland Kennerly, Aarie MadPlume, Duane ManyHides, Charlie OldChief, Dewey Skunkcap, Crystal Upham, Ella Wall, Wesley Wells.

TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION: Francis Wayne BullCalf
 

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. Parent, Community Outreach, FIT - Irene Augare

7.A.4. Blackfeet Language-Native American Studies - Robert Hall

7.A.5. Special Education - Belinda Turley

7.A.6. Gear Up Program - Kristy CalfRobe

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

7.A.8. Athletic Department-Student Activities-Kellen Hall

7.A.9. Technology Department - Travis Miller

7.A.10. Transportation - Francis Bullcalf

7.A.11. Maintenance/Facilities/Security/Construction - Reid Reagan
 

7.B. Superintendent's Report

7.B.1. Rebecca Rappold

7.B.1.a. Superintendent Update 4-28-26
 

7.B.2. Bev Sinclair

7.B.2.a. HR Status Report 4-28-26

7.B.2.b. Coaching Worksheet 4-28-26
 

7.C. Resignations

7.C.1. Traylyn Kennerly-Assistant Cook, Napi Elementary, Effective 4-4-2026

7.C.2. Stormi Skunkcap-Personal Care Attendant, Browning Elementary School, Effective 4-28-2026
 

8. ITEMS OF ACTION

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

8.A.1. Elementary

8.A.1.a. Kristine Gutormson-Special Education Teacher-BES 2026-2027 ($89,945.00)

8.A.1.b. BreeAnna Polk-BMS Math Teacher 2026-2027 ($48,474.00)
 

8.A.2. District Wide

8.A.2.a. Aarie MadPlume-9-Month Bus Driver
 

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

8.B.1. Elementary

8.B.1.a. Cindy Show-BPS 25-26 SY PELI language assessment for MT Reads Requirement,PK students ($840.00)
 

8.C. Out of State Travel: 

8.C.1. Elementary

8.C.1.a. Babb Elementary School-Calgary Zoo 2025-2026 Calgary, Alberta
 

8.C.2. High School

8.C.2.a. BHS Students-Upward Bound Students College Trip 2025-2026, Spokane, Seattle and Portland (SR Leave Only)
 

8.D. In State Travel

8.D.1. High School

8.D.1.a. Kari McKay-Western A State Track 2025-2026, Laurel, MT ($1,073.40)
 

8.D.2. District wide

8.D.2.a. Rebecca Rappold-IISM Board Meeting, Fairmont Hot Springs ($692.52)

8.D.2.b. Francis BullCalf-MAPT Transportation Training 2025-2026, Great Falls, MT ($1,686.20)
 

8.E. Approvals

8.E.1. Elementary

8.E.1.a. Elementary Summer School Teachers 2025-2026 ($26,968.32)

8.E.2. High School

8.E.2.a. High School Student Attendance Agreement 2025-2026

8.E.2.b. Extended Contracts-Secondary Summer School Teachers 2025-2026  ($25,814.40)
 

8.E.3. District Wide

8.E.3.a.  Angela Boyd-Contract Modification, Salary Change 2025-2026 ($4,087.00)

8.E.3.b. Angela Boyd-Contract Modification, Salary Change 2026-2027 ($4,210.00)

8.E.3.c. Amber Hinther-Contract Modification, Salary Change 2025-2026 ($1,500.00)

8.E.3.d. Amber Hinther-Contract Modification, Salary Change 2026-2027 ($1,500.00)

8.E.3.e. Correction to Academic Calendar 2026-2027 School Year

8.E.3.f. Lease Agreement between BPS and Native Connections Culture & Hope Program

8.E.3.g. District Claims Checks #91957-#91977; #444316-#444406 ($248,093.84)

8.E.3.h. Student Activities Claim Checks #706747-7#706755 ($6,217.04)

8.E.3.i. Additional Pays 4-28-26
 

8.F. PERSONNEL: 
 

8.G. LEGAL ISSUES: 
 

8.H. ADJOURNMENT