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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
 
2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 2/13/24
 
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
5. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS by Sicily Bird:
Community Recognitions: Carter Gallineaux, Nathan ManyHides, Lane Kennedy, Rick Hoyt, Bradley IronPipe

Staff Recognitions: Genevieve Bragg, Andrea Sangray, Earl Tail, Charles Pree, Justine Steward

Student Recognitions: Keegan Butterfly, Shauna Guardipee, Audriana Jordan, Emmalyn Jordan, Jordan LazyBoy, Rhiannon Marso, Emma Skunkcap, Kayson Trombley, Shakina Crossguns, Alaura YoungRunningCrane, Leyla Harwood, Misty Hoyt, Juanita Madplume, Gracelynn NewBreast, Curtis OldChief, Mariah Owens, Chaselynn Whiteman, Michael BraveRock
 
6. STUDENT RECOGNITIONS by Corrina Guardipee-Hall: Tahj Wells, Kessler Harwood
 
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 
8. ITEMS OF INFORMATION
8.A. Building Reports:
8.A.1. Child Nutrition-Copy Center-Warehouse - Dalaina Grant
8.A.2. Curriculum and Instruction - Rebecca Rappold
8.A.3. Parent, Community Outreach, FIT - Irene Augare
8.A.4. Blackfeet Language-Native American Studies - Robert Hall
8.A.5. Childcare - Rose Racine
8.A.6. Gear Up Program - Melanie Magee
8.A.7. Spookinapi (Good Health) Project - Cinnamon Salway
8.A.8. 21st Century Tutoring Program - Heidi Bullcalf
8.A.9. Athletics Department - Tony Wagner
8.A.10. Technology Department - Travis Miller
8.A.11. Transportation - Francis Bullcalf
8.A.12. Maintenance/Facilities/Security/Construction - Reid Reagan
 
8.B. Superintendent's Report
8.B.1. Corrina Guardipee-Hall
8.B.1.a. Superintendent Report-February
8.B.1.b. BPS Policy Review-2nd Reading of Required Special Education Policies, 2161 and 2161P
 
8.B.2. Bev Sinclair
8.B.2.a. Discussion: Superintendent Search Profile and Salary Range 
8.B.2.b. HR Status Update-February
8.B.2.c. Coaches Update-February 2024
 
8.C. Resignations
8.C.1. Russell Gervais, Custodian-BHS, Effective 2-15-2024
8.C.2. Tomasa Rattler, Personal Care Attendant-BHS, Effective 2-20-2024
8.C.3. Warren Upham, Assistant Cook-BES, Effective 2-22-2024
8.C.4. Thomas Vielle Jr, Flex Cook-Food Service, Effective 2-22-2024
 
9. ITEMS OF ACTION
9.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 
9.A.1. Elementary
9.A.1.a. Amanda Bower, Personal Care Attendant-Bullshoe Elementary
9.A.1.b. Felicia MadPlume, Teacher Assistant-Bullshoe Elementary
9.A.1.c. Chamisa AfterBuffalo, BES Assistant Cook
9.A.1.d. Mariah Posey, Personal Care Attendant-BMS
 
9.A.2. High School
9.A.2.a. Tony Wagner, BHS Girls Head Tennis Coach 2023-2024 ($3,158.00)
 
9.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check): None
 
9.C. Out of State Travel: 
9.C.1. High School
9.C.1.a. June Matt, Invitation to Perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC 2023-2024
 
9.C.2. District Wide
9.C.2.a. Brian Gallup, Federal Relations Outreach (FRO) in Washington, DC ($2,320.04)
 
9.D. In State Travel
9.D.1. District wide
9.D.1.a. Matthew Johnson, IEFA Best Practices Conference in Billings, MT 2023-2024 ($960.63)
9.D.1.b. Matthew Johnson Tamarack Grief Conference in Missoula, MT 2023-2024 ($833.24)
9.D.1.c. Bev Sinclair, University of Montana Educator's Career Fair 2023-2024 ($689.36)
 
9.E. Approvals
9.E.1. High School
9.E.1.a. Bid Opening/Approval BHS Gymnasium Floor Design (TBA)
9.E.1.b. Amend Extended Contract-Robert Miller, Department Planning-Health/PE 2023-2024 ($397.00)
 
9.E.2. District Wide
9.E.2.a. Approve Emergency Water Days for January 2-5, 2024
9.E.2.b. Substitute Eligibility Roster 2023-2024
9.E.2.c. 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
9.E.2.d. Purchase 3 Buses for BPS District #9 2023-2024 ($475,500.00)
9.E.2.e. District Claims Check #93862-#93844 ($3,961.00) #440288-440318 ($500,826.15)
9.E.2.f. Student Activities Check #705793-705839 ($24,508.29)
9.E.2.g. Additional Pays/Payroll
 
9.F. PERSONNEL: None
 
9.G. LEGAL ISSUES: None
 
9.H. ADJOURNMENT
  
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
 
Subject:
2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 
Attachments:
Subject:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 2/13/24
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
Subject:
5. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS by Sicily Bird:
Community Recognitions: Carter Gallineaux, Nathan ManyHides, Lane Kennedy, Rick Hoyt, Bradley IronPipe

Staff Recognitions: Genevieve Bragg, Andrea Sangray, Earl Tail, Charles Pree, Justine Steward

Student Recognitions: Keegan Butterfly, Shauna Guardipee, Audriana Jordan, Emmalyn Jordan, Jordan LazyBoy, Rhiannon Marso, Emma Skunkcap, Kayson Trombley, Shakina Crossguns, Alaura YoungRunningCrane, Leyla Harwood, Misty Hoyt, Juanita Madplume, Gracelynn NewBreast, Curtis OldChief, Mariah Owens, Chaselynn Whiteman, Michael BraveRock
 
Attachments:
Subject:
6. STUDENT RECOGNITIONS by Corrina Guardipee-Hall: Tahj Wells, Kessler Harwood
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8. ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Subject:
8.A. Building Reports:
Subject:
8.A.1. Child Nutrition-Copy Center-Warehouse - Dalaina Grant
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.2. Curriculum and Instruction - Rebecca Rappold
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.3. Parent, Community Outreach, FIT - Irene Augare
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.4. Blackfeet Language-Native American Studies - Robert Hall
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.5. Childcare - Rose Racine
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.6. Gear Up Program - Melanie Magee
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.7. Spookinapi (Good Health) Project - Cinnamon Salway
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.8. 21st Century Tutoring Program - Heidi Bullcalf
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.9. Athletics Department - Tony Wagner
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.10. Technology Department - Travis Miller
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.11. Transportation - Francis Bullcalf
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.12. Maintenance/Facilities/Security/Construction - Reid Reagan
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
8.B.1. Corrina Guardipee-Hall
Subject:
8.B.1.a. Superintendent Report-February
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.1.b. BPS Policy Review-2nd Reading of Required Special Education Policies, 2161 and 2161P
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.2. Bev Sinclair
Subject:
8.B.2.a. Discussion: Superintendent Search Profile and Salary Range 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.2.b. HR Status Update-February
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B.2.c. Coaches Update-February 2024
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Resignations
Subject:
8.C.1. Russell Gervais, Custodian-BHS, Effective 2-15-2024
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.2. Tomasa Rattler, Personal Care Attendant-BHS, Effective 2-20-2024
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.3. Warren Upham, Assistant Cook-BES, Effective 2-22-2024
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C.4. Thomas Vielle Jr, Flex Cook-Food Service, Effective 2-22-2024
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9. ITEMS OF ACTION
Subject:
9.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 
Subject:
9.A.1. Elementary
Subject:
9.A.1.a. Amanda Bower, Personal Care Attendant-Bullshoe Elementary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.1.b. Felicia MadPlume, Teacher Assistant-Bullshoe Elementary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.1.c. Chamisa AfterBuffalo, BES Assistant Cook
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.1.d. Mariah Posey, Personal Care Attendant-BMS
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.2. High School
Subject:
9.A.2.a. Tony Wagner, BHS Girls Head Tennis Coach 2023-2024 ($3,158.00)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check): None
 
Subject:
9.C. Out of State Travel: 
Subject:
9.C.1. High School
Subject:
9.C.1.a. June Matt, Invitation to Perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC 2023-2024
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C.2. District Wide
Subject:
9.C.2.a. Brian Gallup, Federal Relations Outreach (FRO) in Washington, DC ($2,320.04)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. In State Travel
Subject:
9.D.1. District wide
Subject:
9.D.1.a. Matthew Johnson, IEFA Best Practices Conference in Billings, MT 2023-2024 ($960.63)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.1.b. Matthew Johnson Tamarack Grief Conference in Missoula, MT 2023-2024 ($833.24)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D.1.c. Bev Sinclair, University of Montana Educator's Career Fair 2023-2024 ($689.36)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Approvals
Subject:
9.E.1. High School
Subject:
9.E.1.a. Bid Opening/Approval BHS Gymnasium Floor Design (TBA)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.1.b. Amend Extended Contract-Robert Miller, Department Planning-Health/PE 2023-2024 ($397.00)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2. District Wide
Subject:
9.E.2.a. Approve Emergency Water Days for January 2-5, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.b. Substitute Eligibility Roster 2023-2024
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.c. 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.d. Purchase 3 Buses for BPS District #9 2023-2024 ($475,500.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.e. District Claims Check #93862-#93844 ($3,961.00) #440288-440318 ($500,826.15)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.f. Student Activities Check #705793-705839 ($24,508.29)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E.2.g. Additional Pays/Payroll
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. PERSONNEL: None
 
Subject:
9.G. LEGAL ISSUES: None
 
Subject:
9.H. ADJOURNMENT
  

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