Billings School District No. 2, MT

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee will meet to conduct a discussion on insurance matters. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general discussion period.

• Insurance Committee discussion

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to conduct a budget discussion. The meeting also includes a period for communication from the public.

• Budget discussion

School Health Advisory Committee Meeting

The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or decisions beyond the committee's general presence.

• School Health Advisory Committee discussion

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the budget and review a wide range of policy updates. The board will also receive updates on charter schools and consider several consent agenda items.

• Billings Multilingual Academy Charter Amendment Request
• reACT Agreement with Riverstone Health
• Resolution to Sell/Dispose of District Personal Property
• Review of 20 policies including student discipline, health, and records management
• Expenditures of Money and Financial & Investment Reports for September 2026

City/County/School Meeting

The Board of Trustees for School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 will meet for a joint discussion with city and county representatives. The agenda consists of public communication and a general discussion between the three government entities.

• City/County/Schools Discussion

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Board Operations Committee of Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at noon in the Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street. The main substantive item is a review of 19 policy updates covering student discipline, student health, fees, records, and other topics. The agenda also includes time for public comment on matters not on the agenda and an agenda-setting item. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or contracts are listed in the agenda text.

• Policy 3310, Student Discipline-Consequences for Violations of Student Code of conduct
• Policy 3350, Student Discipline - Due Process
• Policy 3520, Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
• Policy 8560, Display of Flags and Banners on District Property
• Policy 5021, Fingerprints and Criminal Background Investigations

Advisory Committee For Professional Development

The Advisory Committee for Professional Development of Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 219 of the Lincoln Center, 415 N. 30th Street. The agenda consists of welcome and orientation (Pledge of Allegiance, roll call), a public comment period, an agenda line for the advisory committee itself, and adjournment. No specific professional development items, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text provided.

• Public comment period, with rules set by the Chair under Board Policy 1441
• Meeting location: Lincoln Center, Room 219, 415 N. 30th Street
• Advisory Committee for Professional Development listed as an agenda item with no details
• Visitors may record the meeting electronically if it does not disrupt order

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee of the Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street. The agenda lists two discussion items: Workforce Housing and Sandstone Soccer Fields. The meeting also includes a pledge, roll call, and a public comment period for matters within the district's jurisdiction that are not on the agenda; the board states it will not act on those off-agenda comments. No decisions, dollar amounts, or proposed actions are specified in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Workforce Housing
• Discussion of Sandstone Soccer Fields
• Public comment period (no action taken on off-agenda items)
• Meeting at Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street, 11:00 a.m.

Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting

The Stakeholder Relations Committee of the Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street. The agenda consists of welcome and roll call, a public comment period, the committee item itself, and adjournment. No specific topics, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed for the committee portion, so the published agenda does not show what the committee will discuss or decide.

• Public comment period: the board will not act on issues raised that are not on the agenda
• Public comment rules set by the Chair under Board Policy 1441, including time limits
• Committee agenda item listed with no supporting detail or attachments
• Meeting location: Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street, Billings

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

The Performance Monitoring Committee of the Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Center, Room 213, 415 N. 30th Street. The published agenda contains only procedural items: welcome and orientation (Pledge of Allegiance and roll call), communication from the public, a Performance Monitoring Committee item with no details provided, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy actions are listed in the agenda text.

• Public comment period, with rules set by the Chair under Board Policy 1441
• Performance Monitoring Committee agenda item listed without any supporting detail
• Meeting location: Lincoln Center, Room 213, 415 N. 30th Street
• Visitors may record the meeting electronically if it does not disrupt order

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the budget, receive public comment, and consider various policy updates, including field trips, student conduct, and harassment. The board will also review reports from committees and the superintendent, and act on a consent agenda covering items like bus routes, expenditures, and a donation for a press box.

• Budget discussion
• John Alberta Press Box Donation
• Eagle Cliffs Elementary Photovoltaic Project 2026
• Policy updates on field trips, harassment, dress code, and gun-free schools
• Consent agenda includes bus routes, expenditures, and financial reports

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 Insurance Committee is holding a meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. in Room 213 of the Lincoln Center, 415 N. 30th Street. The agenda includes welcome and orientation, public comment, and an insurance committee discussion, followed by adjournment. No specific insurance items, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period for matters within Billings Public Schools jurisdiction
• Insurance committee discussion (no specific items detailed)
• Meeting at Lincoln Center, Room 213, 415 N. 30th Street

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Annual Board Retreat)

The Board of Trustees is conducting a special meeting for their annual board retreat. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or action.

• Annual Board Retreat

Performance Monitoring Committee Meeting

This is a routine Performance Monitoring Committee meeting of the Billings School District No. 2 and Billings High School District No. 2 Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only welcome, roll call, public comment, and adjournment, with no specific performance items, reports, or action items listed. It is essentially procedural boilerplate.

• Public comment period for matters within Billings Public Schools jurisdiction
• Meeting held at Lincoln Center, Room 213, 415 N. 30th Street

The Performance Monitoring Committee discussed strategies to better communicate district performance and student proficiency to the community. The committee decided to align future meetings with the district's assessment cycle.

• Decided to align committee meetings with the district's assessment cycle

Advisory Committee For Professional Development

The Advisory Committee for Professional Development will hold a meeting on September 8, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or action.

• Welcome and orientation
• Public comment period

The committee met to review professional development updates for board recommendations. Members also reviewed PIR special requests and new MIDAS requests. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee of Billings School District No. 2 held a meeting on September 1, 2026, at Lincoln Center Boardroom. The agenda included only procedural items such as welcoming attendees, public comment, and adjournment, with no decisions or discussions on substantive matters.

The Planning and Development Committee met on September 1, 2026, and received a guest presentation from Fireweed Campaigns about the Helena School District's $137 million bond, which passed in September 2025. The committee also heard updates on the Eagle Cliffs Solar Project, the Bus Barn, the rebuilt stadium, and board retreat preparation. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:05 PM.

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board Operations Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates to ten district policies, covering topics such as field trips, electronic access, harassment, student dress, gun-free schools, and food procurement. The agenda also includes public comment and agenda setting. No final decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be a working session for policy review.

• Policy 2320 - Field Trips & Out of State Student Travel
• Policy 3205 - District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
• Policy 3210 - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
• Policy 3250 - Gun-Free Schools
• Policy 8210 - Procurement Policy for School Food Purchases and Use of Federal Funds

The Board Operations Committee approved several policy revisions for a second reading, moving them toward a final vote on September 21, 2026. These updates cover student dress, electronic access, and harassment. The committee also advanced a new procurement policy for school food to address an audit finding.

• Approved Policy 3205 (Electronic Information/Services) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3210 (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Policy 3225 (Students' Rights/Code of Conduct) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3220 (Equal Educational Opportunity) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3224 (Student Dress) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3235 (Students Rights/Responsibilities) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3255 (Bomb Threats/Hazardous Substances) for second reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 8210 (School Food Procurement) for second reading (Unanimous)

Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting

The Stakeholder Relations Committee for Billings School District No. 2 will hold a meeting at the Lincoln Center Boardroom. The agenda includes a welcome, orientation, and a period for public communication. No specific discussion items or actions are listed for this meeting.

• Public comment period for matters within the jurisdiction of the Board

The Stakeholder Relations Committee discussed school capacity, enrollment changes, and potential redistricting or alternative school models, with plans to form a stakeholder committee. The group also reviewed legislative bills and voting records, while budget communication strategies were postponed to the next meeting.

• Budget communication and education strategies postponed to next meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 11:07 AM

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Sam McDonald Stadium - Grand Opening)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to celebrate the grand opening of Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis. The agenda includes welcome remarks, public comment, and the stadium's grand opening, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Grand opening of Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis, 401 Grand Ave.
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at the stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting for the grand opening and renaming of Daylis Stadium to Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis. The event included a parade, community speeches, and facility tours. No substantive board actions or votes were taken.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Final Budget Adoption)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to adopt the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider an amended school calendar and matters related to out-of-district students. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.

• Final budget adoption for 2026-2027
• 2026-2027 amended calendar
• 2026-2027 out-of-district students

The Board of Trustees approved the budgeted funds for both the elementary and high school districts for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved an amended school calendar and requests for out-of-district student attendance.

• Approved elementary district budgeted funds for 2026-27 (6-0)
• Approved high school district budgeted funds for 2026-27 (7-1)
• Approved 2026-2027 amended calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved requested Out of District students (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Closed)

The Board of Trustees of Billings Elementary and High School Districts will hold a closed special meeting at Lincoln Center, Room 213. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with a public comment period that cannot result in action.

The Board of Trustees held a closed special meeting to discuss litigation strategy. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend a budget item to the Board of Trustees. The agenda includes public comment periods for non-agenda items and agenda items, followed by the committee's budget recommendation and adjournment.

• Budget Recommendation to the Board
• Public comment on non-agenda and agenda items
• Pledge of Allegiance and roll call

The Planning and Development Committee voted to recommend the 2026-2027 annual budget and the Trustees’ Financial Summary (TFS) to the full Board of Trustees. The recommendation is contingent upon administration updating presentation materials to align with the finalized TFS figures. The committee discussed challenges regarding the compressed timeline for reviewing financial documents due to state reporting deadlines.

• Recommended 2026-2027 annual budget and TFS to the full Board (unanimous)

Budget Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and a budget discussion, but no specific budget details are listed. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts provided.

• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Budget discussion (no specifics provided)

The Budget Committee met to discuss the FY2026 year-end financial position and the proposed FY2027 annual budget. No formal actions or recommendations were taken during the meeting, as the committee lacked a quorum to proceed with a vote.

• Budget committee discussion held on FY2026 financials and FY2027 budget
• No formal recommendation made to Planning and Development Committee
• Meeting adjourned at 6:13 PM

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Opening of 26-27 Budget)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to open the final budget process for the 2026-27 school year. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items, followed by the formal opening of the budget meeting and adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Special meeting to open the 2026-27 final budget
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at Lincoln Center Boardroom, 415 N. 30th Street

The Board met to comply with state law requiring the consideration of budget information by August 20. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting. The session was recessed and will reconvene on August 25, 2026.

• Recessed meeting until August 25, 2026

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the budget, including a multidistrict overview and options. The board will also consider updates to numerous policies, including those on student conduct, suicide prevention, and gun-free schools. Public comment will be accepted on matters not on the agenda. The consent agenda includes agreements for school resource officers, property disposal resolutions, and financial reports.

• Budget discussion: Multidistrict Overview and Options
• Policy updates: 1009, 2100, 2150, 2334, 2450, 3230, 3650, 5123, 5252, 3205, 3210, 3225, 3220, 3224, 3235, 3250, 3305, 3255, 8210
• Consent agenda: 2026-2027 School Resource Officer Agreement (District and Billings Catholic Schools)
• Consent agenda: Resolutions to sell/dispose of district personal property (3 items)
• Consent agenda: Expenditures of Money - July 2026; Financial & Investment Reports - July 2026 (unaudited)

The Board of Trustees approved keeping $3 million in Multidistrict funds in a Bravera Bank Certificate of Deposit. The board also passed several policy updates for third reading and approved MOUs for School Resource Officers for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved keeping $3M Multidistrict funds in Bravera Bank CD (6-1)
• Approved 2026-2027 SRO agreements for district and Catholic schools
• Approved policies 1009, 2100, 2150, 2334, 2450, 3230, 3650, 5123, and 5252 for 3rd reading
• Approved first reading of policies 3205, 3210, 3220, 3224, 3235, 3255, and 8210
• Approved repeal of Policy 3225 for first reading
• Approved July 2026 expenditures and unaudited financial/investment reports
• Approved disposal of obsolete workout gear, library books, and instructional materials
• Approved Special Requests and Course Proposals for Professional Development

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Wilson Park Property)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on the Wilson Park Property bus barn. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion item on the property, followed by adjournment. No action items or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Wilson Park Property - Bus Barn
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at Lincoln Center, Room 219, 415 N. 30th Street

The Board of Trustees approved a ballot resolution to seek voter approval for acquiring 15 acres of Wilson Park to serve as a future site for a transportation and operations facility. The resolution follows a proposal from the City of Billings to transfer ownership of the land to the school district.

• Approved ballot resolution for Wilson Park acquisition (unanimous)

Advisory Committee For Professional Development

The Advisory Committee for Professional Development will hold a routine meeting with no substantive items. The agenda consists of welcome, public comment, and adjournment only.

The Advisory Committee for Professional Development met on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Lincoln Center in Room 219. Trustee Andrea Nemitz was the only trustee in attendance; five staff members were also present. The committee reviewed professional development updates, PIR Special Requests, and any new MIDAS requests since its last meeting, and the Director of Professional Learning gave an update on the Professional Learning Steering Committee. No public comments were made, and the minutes record no votes or formal decisions; the meeting adjourned at 4:46 PM.

School Health Advisory Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 School Health Advisory Committee meets to discuss school health matters. The agenda includes procedural items such as a welcome, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The School Health Advisory Committee met on August 11, 2026, with Trustee Andrea Nemitz and staff. Discussion covered removing high-energy drinks from high school vending machines, a policy banning nicotine-based products like Zen and Kratom, and revising a 2020 health survey. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:47 PM.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was discussion-only
• Discussed removing high-energy beverages from high school vending machines for the coming school year
• Discussed policy language banning nicotine-based products including Zen and Kratom
• Discussed revising the 2020 SHAC survey for elementary, middle, and high school levels
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20 at 3:00 PM

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Behind the Build - Trustee & Donor Tour - Sam McDonald Stadium)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees holds a special meeting at Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis to conduct a guided tour for trustees and donors. The agenda includes a welcome, public comment period, and the stadium tour; no formal decisions are listed.

• Behind the Build - Trustee & Donor Tour at Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis, 425 Grand Ave.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 5, 2026, as part of a 'Behind the Build' tour event for donors at the new Sam McDonald Stadium at Daylis. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural, consisting of a welcome, orientation, and a tour of the facility.

• No formal decisions were made at this special meeting

Board of Trustees Special Meeting (Wilson Park - vote on a Ballot Resolution)

The Billings School District No. 2 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to vote on a ballot resolution regarding the Wilson Park property, which includes the Bus Barn. The meeting will follow standard procedural steps, including public comment and adjournment.

• Vote on Ballot Resolution for Wilson Park property (Bus Barn)
• Public comment period on non-agenda items

The board discussed leasing or accepting donated Wilson Park property for a future transportation facility, but took no final action. A motion to approve a ballot resolution for voter approval was withdrawn, and the meeting was recessed to allow for a special meeting the following week.

• Motion to approve draft ballot resolution for Wilson Park lease withdrawn
• Meeting recessed to allow for special board vote next week

Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Billings School District No. 2 Board Operations Committee will meet on August 4, 2026, at Lincoln Center Boardroom to discuss policy updates. No new decisions or actions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with no substantive items on the agenda.

The Board Operations Committee approved nine policies for second reading and advancement to the August 17 regular board meeting for third and final reading, including policies on flexible instructor recruitment, school calendar, suicide prevention, religious instruction release time, American Indian cultural heritage, student code of conduct, pupil online privacy, employer verification, and non-renewal of nontenured teachers. The committee also approved several policies for first reading at the August 17 meeting, including harassment/bullying, equal educational opportunity, student dress, student rights, tobacco-free schools, and bomb threats. No public comments were received.

• Approved policies 1009, 2100, 2150, 2334, 2450, 3230, 3650, 5123, 5252 for second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3205 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3210 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Policy 3225 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3220 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3224 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3235 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3240 for first reading at August 17 board meeting (unanimous)

Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics for decision or discussion are listed beyond general committee business and public communication.

The Stakeholder Relations Committee discussed the CAMPS legislative proposal, noting it is not expected to pass and would not add the needed $250 million. Plans for the Daylis Stadium grand opening were reviewed. The committee discussed a potential redistricting study for West High School and agreed to add the topic to the Regular Board meeting for discussion. No formal votes or decisions were taken.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussion-only
• Redistricting study topic added to Regular Board meeting agenda for discussion