Whitefish Public Schools, MT
Recent Whitefish Public Schools public meeting topics include development projects, contracts & procurement, budget & taxes, resolutions & ordinances, public safety, technology.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Development projects
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Technology
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Whitefish Public SchoolsMT averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment630 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$13,893 (FY2020)
Schools1 · 42 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$9.6M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency62% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency52% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch22% (2018)
Recent meetings
Wed Sep 3, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Policy committee to discuss revision of Policy 3141
The Whitefish Board of Trustees Policy Committee will hold a meeting on September 3, 2025, to discuss proposed revisions to Policy 3141. The meeting includes public comment periods and procedural items. No other action items are scheduled.
- Discussion of revisions to Policy 3141 (attachment: 3141-rev 8.21.25)
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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Public Participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Sep 3, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
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1. OPENING ITEMS
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Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Revision of Agenda
Meeting
Sep 3, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Public Comment
Meeting
Sep 3, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make comments about an item not on the agenda but within the Board’s jurisdiction. Each action item on the agenda has its own public comment period.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a pro …
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Tue Sep 2, 2025
HR Director Interview
School board to interview HR director candidates
The Whitefish School Board will conduct interviews for the Human Resource Director position in a closed session. The agenda includes only procedural opening items and one discussion/action item for the interview.
- Human Resource Director interview (discussion/action item)
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
HR Director Interview
5:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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Public Participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Sep 2, 2025 - HR Director Interview
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Revision of Agenda
Meeting
Sep 2, 2025 - HR Director Interview
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Public Comment
Meeting
Sep 2, 2025 - HR Director Interview
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make comments about an item not on the agenda but within the Board’s jurisdiction. Each action item on the agenda has its own public comment period.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal …
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Whitefish School Board to consider personnel hiring recommendations
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to review and potentially approve recommendations for new hires.
- Personnel: Recommendations for Hire (Means)
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
6:30 PM
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
Whitefish school board holds work session with professional development
The Whitefish School Board is meeting for a monthly work session. The agenda includes public comment and a professional development session led by Debra Silk for trustees and administration. No votes or action items are scheduled.
- Professional development session led by Debra Silk for school board trustees and administration
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
6:40 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Aug 12, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to discuss budget, policies, and WHS expansion
The Whitefish School Board will meet to approve the 2025-26 budget, new and revised policies, and a data privacy agreement. The meeting also includes updates on the Whitefish High School expansion and a strategic plan revision.
- Approval of 2025-26 Budget
- New and Revised Policies (1000-8000)
- Arbiter Sports Data Privacy Agreement
- WHS Expansion Updates
- Strategic Plan Revision
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
6:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app. All school board business meetings are recorded.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Mon Aug 4, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
WHS athletic facility improvements to be discussed by committee
The Whitefish High School Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee will meet to discuss facility improvements, facilitated by Luke Hamman and A&E design. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no decisions are scheduled—only discussion.
- Discussion of WHS athletic facility improvements led by Luke Hamman and A&E design
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Monday, August 4, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Whitefish School District Boardroom
600 E Second St
Whitefish, MT
3:30 pm
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Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 4, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
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1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
Aug 4, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
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Mon Aug 4, 2025
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Committee to discuss Whitefish High School academic expansion plans
The WHS Academic Expansion Committee will hold a discussion on the academic facility expansion at Whitefish High School. Luke Hamman and A&E design will facilitate the discussion. No action items or votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion on WHS academic facility expansion led by Luke Hamman and A&E design
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Monday, August 4, 2025
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Whitefish School District Boardroom
600 E Second St
Whitefish, MT
2:30 PM
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Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 4, 2025 - WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
Aug 4, 2025 - WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
Board to participate in professional development session
The Whitefish School Board is holding a monthly work session with a single discussion item: a professional development opportunity facilitated by Debra Silk. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda revision, and public comment. No action items or specific proposals are scheduled for a vote.
- Board Professional Development facilitated by Debra Silk
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
6:30 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to vote on personnel hire recommendations
The Whitefish School Board will consider and vote on recommendations for hire submitted by administration. The only substantive action item is personnel matters, with no other policy or financial decisions on the agenda.
- Action item: Personnel recommendations for hire (Means) — approval recommended
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
6:15 PM
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Mon Jul 21, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Policy Committee to discuss revisions and new policies
The Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet to discuss proposed policy revisions and new policies. The agenda includes procedural items and public comment. No specific policies or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of policy revisions and new policies (no specifics provided in agenda)
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Monday, July 21, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
4:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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Public Participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 21, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
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1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Revision of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 21, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Public Comment
Meeting
Jul 21, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make comments about an item not on the agenda but within the Board’s jurisdiction. Each action item on the agenda has its own public comment period.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a product …
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Policy committee to discuss revisions, new policies, and out-of-district attendance
The Whitefish School Board Policy Committee will discuss proposed policy revisions and new policies. Attached documents include a June 2025 board policy review, a memo on policies and handbooks, and a memo on changes to out-of-district attendance. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.
- June 2025 Board Policy Review document
- Memo on policies, handbooks, and other legislation
- Memo on changes to out-of-district attendance
- Meeting is in person with Zoom viewing only; public comment available for non-agenda items
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
4:00 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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Public Participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 17, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Revision of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 17, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
C. Public Comment
Meeting
Jul 17, 2025 - Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make comments about an item not on the agenda but within the Board’s jurisdiction. Each action item on the agenda has its own public comment period.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a produ …
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Tue Jul 8, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Trustees to hear update on Whitefish High School expansion project
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and take action on several items including a WHS expansion update, approval of a WEF/WSD MOU, a Glacier Twins sub-lease agreement, updated bus routes for the 2025-26 school year, and the preliminary budget. They will also consider creating a half-time Director of Human Resources position and approve personnel hires and extra duty renewals.
- WHS expansion project update from owner's representative Luke Hamman
- WEF/WSD memorandum of understanding for 2025-26
- Glacier Twins sub-lease agreement with school district
- Updated bus route recommendation for 2025-26 school year
- 2025-26 preliminary budget presentation
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
6:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app. All school board business meetings are recorded.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Jun 24, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Whitefish school board to evaluate superintendent, consider personnel hires
This special meeting of the Whitefish Public Schools Board of Trustees includes action on several personnel hires for summer and regular positions, and discussion of the superintendent's evaluation, which may lead into executive session. The board will also handle opening procedures such as public comment and agenda revision.
- Hire Johanna Baskette as Summer Jumpstart Crossing Guard
- Hire Peregrine Frissell as WMS Social Studies Teacher
- Hire Rachel Meyer as Summer Jumpstart Counselor
- Hire Marilyn Weiskopf as Mulldown Special Education Teacher
- Superintendent evaluation discussion, possible executive session
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
7:15 PM
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Jun 24, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
Work session on Running Start, emergency comms, and MTSS handbook
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish School Board. Trustees will discuss an update on the Running Start program with FVCC staff, an update on the district's Quick Response Team and emergency communications, and a revised Multi-Tiered System of Supports handbook. No action items are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Running Start update presented by Lisa Bloom with FVCC staff
- QRT update and emergency communications overview by Superintendent Means
- WSD MTSS Handbook revised June 2025 shared for discussion
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
6:00 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Jun 10, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to vote on denying out-of-district enrollment due to accreditation cap
The Whitefish School Board will vote on approving new AP Physics and Psychology curricula, multiple out-of-district enrollment applications including one denial due to accreditation cap, and interlocal agreements for student services and transportation. The board will also discuss an update on the Whitefish High School expansion project and receive a report on math curriculum development. Additionally, the board will act on personnel hires and extra duty renewals.
- Approval of AP Physics and Psychology curricula recommended
- Denial of out-of-district enrollment (student 25444) for exceeding 87% accreditation cap
- Discussion on WHS expansion project design and owner's representative update
- Interlocal agreements with Evergreen SD (Crossroads program) and Olney-Bissell SD (pupil transportation)
- Personnel hires including Brendan Barnes (WHS assistant wrestling coach) and others
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
6:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app. All school board business meetings are recorded.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue May 27, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
Board to discuss communications report at work session
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish School Board. The agenda includes public comment and a single discussion item on the district's communications report. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion item: Communications Report presented by Darlene Schottle, including guiding questions
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
6:30 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue May 27, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to canvass May 6 operating levy election results
The board will act on personnel recommendations for 11 hires, officially canvass the May 6 operating levy election, and consider a resolution to have Flathead County conduct WSD elections in the 2025-26 school year.
- Personnel hires: Brendan Barnes (WHS business teacher), Tom Bernat (temporary summer jumpstart paraeducator), Amy Biesel (extended school year teacher), and eight others
- Approval of the official canvass for the May 6, 2025 operating levy election
- Resolution requesting Flathead County Election Office to conduct WSD elections for 2025-26
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
6:00 PM
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The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Wed May 21, 2025
WHS Expansion Community Update Meeting
WHS Expansion community update presented by design firm A&E
This is a community update meeting on the Whitefish High School expansion project, hosted by the Whitefish Public Schools board. The design firm A&E will facilitate a discussion and provide an update on the project. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational with public comment allowed.
- Discussion and update on WHS Expansion led by A&E design firm
- Public comment period open for community input
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
WHS Expansion Community Update Meeting
WHS Expansion Community Update
Whitefish High School Cafeteria
1143 4th Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
6:00 PM
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Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 21, 2025 - WHS Expansion Community Update Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
May 21, 2025 - WHS Expansion Community Update Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
File Attachments
2. DISCUSSIO …
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Wed May 14, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
WHS athletic facility improvements to be discussed
The committee will hold a discussion on proposed improvements to Whitefish High School athletic facilities, facilitated by A and E design. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. Public comment will be taken before the discussion.
- Discussion item: WHS Athletic Facility Improvements Discussion, facilitated by A and E design
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Whitefish High School
Black Box Theater
2:40 PM
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 14, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
May 14, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
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Tue May 13, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to vote on two-year teacher and staff contracts with raises
The board will consider approving two-year collective bargaining agreements with the Whitefish Education Association (teachers) and Whitefish Classified Employees Association, including base salary increases of 3% per year for teachers and wage increases for classified staff. Trustees will also hear updates on the Whitefish High School expansion project and vote on donations, data privacy agreements, and staff renewals.
- WEA/WSD IBB Decision: two-year agreement with 3% base increase for 25/26 and 26/27
- WCEA/WSD IBB Decision: two-year agreement with $1.00/hour increase for existing staff, $0.75/hour for starting wage
- Whitefish Community Foundation $10,000 donation for Performing Arts Center genie lift
- Whitefish Education Foundation $70,000 donation for music program
- WHS Expansion updates from owner's rep and A&E representatives
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
6:00 PM
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app. All school board business meetings are recorded.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
WHS Academic Expansion Committee to discuss facility expansion
The WHS Academic Expansion Committee will hold a discussion on the Whitefish High School academic facility expansion, facilitated by A and E design. No action or decision is noted on the agenda; it is a discussion item.
- Discussion of WHS academic facility expansion led by A and E design
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Whitefish High School
Black Box Theater
1:30 PM
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 23, 2025 - WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
Apr 23, 2025 - WHS Academic Expansion Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
File Attachments
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Board to vote on Rocky Mountain Transportation contract addendum
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and vote on a contract addendum with Rocky Mountain Transportation for transportation activities. The administration recommends approval. This is the only substantive action item on the special meeting agenda.
- WSD/Rocky Mountain Transportation Activities Contract Addendum (Means/Soley) – recommended for approval
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
6:00 PM
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
School board hears Balanced Screen Time Initiative and PD update
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish School Board. Trustees will hear presentations on the Balanced Screen Time Initiative, including guidelines for K-8 and 9-12, and on professional development plans for next school year. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.
- Presentation of K-8 and 9-12 Balanced Screen Time guidelines from Curriculum Director Lisa Bloom
- Discussion of professional development concepts for 2025-26 school year aligned to strategic plan
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
6:00 pm
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The opportunity for public comment and participation during a school board meeting is provided by attending the school board meeting in-person. Whitefish School Board Meetings are held in the school board meeting room at 600 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana.
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The Zoom option is for viewing and listening only. The interaction features such as share screen, chat, unmute, raise hand, are not enabled. To view and listen to the School Board Meeting (Click Video Link Above- available day of meeting). If you want to view and listen to the meeting via mobile device, you are encouraged to install the Zoom app.
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Written public correspondence can be submitted by emailing the Trustees at [email protected] or by a written letter sent to the Whitefish School District Trustees at 600 East 2nd Street, Whitefish Montana, 59937. For public correspondence to be published within the school board business meeting materials, it must be received by 3:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled monthly business meeting. Emails or letters received after that will be included in the following month's business meeting materials.
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
WCEA/WSD IBB Meeting
School board to discuss teacher contract bargaining
This is a special meeting for interest-based bargaining between the Whitefish Community Education Association and the Whitefish School District. The board will hold a discussion on the bargaining process. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of WCEA/WSD interest-based bargaining
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
WCEA/WSD IBB Meeting
4:00 PM
Location:
Whitefish School Board Meeting Room
600 E Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public Participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 16, 2025 - WCEA/WSD IBB Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
Apr 16, 2025 - WCEA/WSD IBB Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
File Attachments
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. WCEA/WSD Interest Based Bargain …
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Committee discusses WHS athletic facility improvements
The WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee is meeting to discuss athletic facility improvements at Whitefish High School, with facilitation by A and E design. No decisions or action items are listed; the agenda includes opening procedures and public comment.
- Discussion on WHS Athletic Facility Improvements led by A and E design
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Whitefish High School
Black Box Theater
12:30 PM
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public participation is in person.
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 8, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Public Comment
Meeting
Apr 8, 2025 - WHS Athletic Facilities Improvement Committee Meeting
Category
1. OPENING ITEMS
Type
Procedural
This item is the appropriate place to make public comment.
In order to protect individual rights of privacy, avoid comments that identify students or staff members. Additionally, public comment cannot be used to make comments regarding contested cases, grievances, or legal proceedings. Individuals with these sorts of complaints should follow the Uniform Complaint Protocol (Policy 1700). Conflict in any organization is inevitable and the district desires to resolve them in a productive and timely manner at the lowest possible level. Retaliation and reprisal against complainants is prohibited by WSD Policy 3225.
Due to open meeting laws, the board cannot respond in any way to comments made during the public comment period.
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