Whitefish Public Schools public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will review and possibly update the district's ARP ESSER spending plan and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan. Trustees will also discuss legislative updates, a curriculum and instruction update including the GOFISH program, and grant applications for Whitefish High School. The consent agenda includes approving $1,932,451.10 in November payments and a $5,000 donation for baseball equipment.
- Review and possible action on updated ARP ESSER plan (federal COVID relief funds)
- Review and possible action on Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines
- Discussion of Transformational Learning Grant and Advanced Opportunities Grant applications for Whitefish High School
- Approval of November accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,932,451.10
- Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Whitefish High School Baseball, Inc. for equipment
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees- K-12 Connect
The Whitefish School Board holds a monthly work session with discussion items on workforce housing and feedback on ARP ESSER and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan. No votes or action items are scheduled; the meeting is for board discussion and public comment only.
- Workforce housing discussion with attached survey results and community housing roadmap
- Board seeks feedback on ARP ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) and Safe Return plan
- Public comment accepted in-person; Zoom is view/listen only
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and possibly approve an update to Policy 2135 on human sexuality instruction, review the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines, consider approval of district calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and act on a transportation route extension for Bus #3. The consent agenda includes $1,769,812.84 in October payments and personnel hires.
- Update to Policy 2135 on Human Sexuality Instruction
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines review
- Approval of district calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Transportation route extension for Bus #3
- Consent agenda: $1,769,812.84 in accounts payable and hires (Merika Barbieri, Mac Roche, Victoria Toaves)
Board Policy Committee Meeting
The Whitefish School Board Policy Committee will discuss a possible update to Policy 2135, which governs human sexuality instruction. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion. Public comment is allowed at the start and during the discussion item.
- Discussion of possible update to Policy 2135 (Human Sexuality Instruction)
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish Public Schools Board of Trustees will hold a monthly work session. Items include a suicide prevention update from the school psychologist and a security update on the District Quick Response Team and Emergency Operations Plan. No votes or action items are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Suicide Prevention Update: Discussion of WSD suicide prevention efforts by school psychologist Dana Remley.
- Security Update: Presentation on the District Quick Response Team and the 2022-2023 Emergency Operations Plan.
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will review and potentially approve the updated Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and current COVID-19 guidelines. Trustees will also discuss fall growth assessment results, receive an update on the Whitefish High School expansion project, and vote on a consent agenda including $2,139,086.29 in monthly payments and personnel hires.
- $2,139,086.29 in accounts payable and payroll for September 2022
- Personnel hires: head coaches for girls track, boys basketball, swim, and new teacher mentors
- Fall growth assessment outcomes from iReady and DIBELS tests
- Whitefish High School expansion community engagement update
- Action on Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and COVID-19 guidelines
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish Board of Trustees, with discussion-only items. Trustees will hear a presentation on WSD reading assessments and the science of reading, and will discuss Whitefish High School expansion based on enrollment data from the Long Range Facilities Plan.
- Discussion of WSD assessments and the science of reading, including DIBELS
- Discussion of WHS expansion and enrollment growth data
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and consider action on the updated Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan and COVID-19 Guidelines. Additional action items include a Logan Health behavioral health agreement, the professional development plan, and a student petition for educational services. The consent agenda covers $994,816.99 in payments and new hires.
- Discussion and possible action on the 9/13/22 draft Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and 7/19/22 COVID-19 guidelines
- Logan Health School Based Behavioral Health Agreement for discussion and possible action
- Whitefish High School Expansion Planning Committee update discussion
- Consent agenda: accounts payable and payroll totaling $994,816.99 for August 2022
- Consent agenda: personnel hires including 18 new positions and out-of-district student approvals
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will hold a work session to discuss end-of-year data presented by Bloom and review school-based action plans from principals. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session focuses on information and discussion.
- End of Year Data Presentation (Bloom) - discussion only
- School Based Action Plans from Muldown, WMS, and WHS principals
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish Board of Trustees will hold a monthly business meeting on August 9, 2022, to discuss and possibly approve the final 2022-23 budget, updates to COVID-19 safety plans, and a stipend agreement for a COVID-19 coordinator. The meeting includes a consent agenda approving July payments totaling $647,960.19 and new personnel hires. Public comment is allowed in person; Zoom is view-only.
- Discussion and possible action on the 2022-23 Final Budget (no total given in agenda)
- Action on Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan and COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for COVID-19 Coordinator of Mitigation Practices Stipend for 2022-23
- Consent agenda: July 2022 accounts payable and payroll totaling $647,960.19
- Personnel hires: Chris Bickford (temporary CSE facilitator), Eden Dias (WHS secretary), Kenneth Ross (WMS behavior specialist)
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board is holding a monthly work session with no votes or action items. The only discussion item is the board's work session agenda, which includes materials on school board member duties and effective governance. The meeting is primarily procedural, with public comment allowed.
- Discussion of the school board work session/retreat agenda, including a packet from the Flathead County superintendent on duties of a school board member
- Review of pre-work questionnaire and articles on board governance and student achievement
- Consideration of eight characteristics of effective school governance and a self-assessment survey
- Draft Strategic Governance Calendar for 2022-2023
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will hold a monthly business meeting. Key discussion and action items include the preliminary 2022-23 budget, renewal of Montana Quality Education Coalition membership, approval of extra duty agreements for assistant soccer coaches and cheerleading advisor, and an update to the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines. The board will also consider an architectural services agreement with Cushing Terrell, a transportation contract renewal for 2022-23, and a consent agenda with $4.4 million in June payments and personnel hires.
- Preliminary Budget 2022-23 presented by Director of Business Shea
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and COVID-19 Guidelines
- Agreement for Architectural Services with Cushing Terrell
- Transportation Contract Renewal for 2022-23 school year
- Consent Agenda: Accounts payable and payroll totaling $4,419,242.18 and personnel hires
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish Public Schools Board of Trustees. The only substantive item is a discussion with former Whitefish High School students about their school experiences and preparedness for the future. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda revision, public comment).
- Discussion with WHS Alumni Panel on former students' experiences and preparedness
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and take action on updates to the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan and COVID-19 guidelines. They will also review the draft ARP ESSER plan for federal relief funding. Other items include a spring activities report, student services report, and membership dues for the Montana Quality Education Coalition.
- Action on Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan and COVID-19 guidelines (no changes recommended)
- Discussion and possible action on draft ARP ESSER plan (federal COVID-19 relief)
- Discussion and action on continued membership with Montana Quality Education Coalition (MQEC dues)
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll for May 2022 totaling $1,970,143.88
- Consent agenda includes hires, out-of-district students, and personnel changes
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting will seat newly elected trustees, reorganize the board by electing a chair and vice chair, appoint a district clerk, and consider a resolution for the 2023 school election. The Flathead County Superintendent will administer oaths to trustees Elizabeth Pitman and Darcy Schellinger.
- Seating of newly elected trustees Elizabeth Pitman and Darcy Schellinger
- Election of board chairperson and vice chairperson
- Appointment of district clerk
- Consideration of 2023 Election Resolution
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review COVID-19 update data and current safety procedures. Discussion includes the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan and the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) fund.
- Review of COVID-19 Update data
- Discussion of Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan
- Review of ARP-ESSER plan and Whitefish School District COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The board will consider approving collective bargaining agreements that provide a 3.25% salary increase for teachers and a $2.00 per hour wage increase for support staff for the 2022-2023 school year. They will also discuss the district's COVID-19 guidelines and a memorandum ending a $300 travel stipend for a shared staff member. Consent agenda includes nearly $1.86 million in payments and several personnel hires.
- 3.25% salary increase for teachers under WSD/WEA collective bargaining agreement
- $2.00/hour wage increase for support staff under WSD/WCEA agreement
- Carmichael MOA ending $300 travel stipend for shared staff on June 10, 2022
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines for review and possible approval
- Canvass of May 3 trustee election results
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
This is a monthly work session of the Board of Trustees, primarily a discussion and information-sharing meeting. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled. The board will hear a Technology Program Highlight and a presentation on 8th grade Montana history field trips.
- Technology Program Highlight presented by Phillips
- WSD Field Trips highlight, focusing on the 8th grade Montana history trip
WEA/WSD IBB Meeting
The Whitefish School Board and Whitefish Education Association are meeting for an interest-based bargaining session. The agenda includes only one discussion item on this topic. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.
- Interest Based Bargaining discussion between WEA and WSD
WEA/WSD IBB Meeting
The Whitefish School Board is holding a meeting focused solely on interest-based bargaining (IBB) between the Whitefish Education Association and Whitefish School District. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and the single discussion item is the IBB process. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.
- Discussion of interest-based bargaining between WEA and WSD
WCEA/WSD IBB Meeting
This is a procedural meeting of the Whitefish School Board and the Whitefish Community Education Association for Interest Based Bargaining. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion on collective bargaining. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion on Interest Based Bargaining between WCEA and WSD
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and potentially vote on adding girls wrestling and boys baseball as new high school activities, approve new courses (Economics 1 and AP World History), and select an architect for preliminary planning of the high school expansion. The board will also consider updated COVID-19 guidelines and a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan. Consent agenda items include approval of $1.87 million in February payments and personnel actions.
- Recommendation to add girls wrestling and boys baseball at Whitefish High School
- Proposed approval of new courses: Economics 1 and AP World History
- Cushing Terrell recommended for architect selection for WHS expansion preliminary planning
- Update to WSD COVID-19 Guidelines and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan
- Consent agenda includes $1,868,919.34 in accounts payable and payroll for February 2022
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will hold a monthly work session with discussion items on Operations & Maintenance and a Technology Program Highlight. The O&M update includes current and historical financial data. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.
- Operations & Maintenance update with financial data from Chad Smith and Lucie Shea
- Technology Program Highlight from Phillips
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Committee Interviews for Architectural/Engineering Services
The committee is conducting interviews with architectural and engineering firms that responded to a request for qualifications (RFQ). This is a discussion/action item to select potential service providers for future school projects. The meeting includes public comment and procedural opening items.
- Committee interviews for architectural/engineering services (RFQ)
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and potentially approve 2023 General Fund budget projections and proposed permissive levy amounts. The board will also review and take action on updates to the district's COVID-19 guidelines and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan, including changes to face covering language. Additionally, a joint facility use agreement with the City of Whitefish is up for discussion. The consent agenda includes accounts payable totaling $1,920,589.37 and a $5,800 donation for stage equipment inspection.
- 2023 General Fund budget projections and proposed permissive levy amounts (action item)
- WSD/City of Whitefish Joint Facility Use Agreement (discussion/action)
- Updates to Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and COVID-19 guidelines, including face covering language (action item)
- Accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,920,589.37 (consent agenda)
- Donation of $5,800 from Whitefish Community Foundation for Performing Arts Center stage equipment inspection (consent agenda)
Monthly Work Session of the Board of Trustees
This is a monthly work session of the Whitefish School Board. The only substantive item is a discussion of the I-Ready assessment update presented by administration. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural opening items and public comment.
- Discussion of I-Ready assessment update (Bloom)
Special Board Meeting
The Whitefish Public Schools Special Board will hold a discussion on litigation strategy, which may move to an executive session under Montana law. Opening items include a call to order, agenda revision, and a public comment period. No decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on procedural matters and legal discussion.
- Call to Order – procedural opening item
- Revision of Agenda – procedural item
- Public Comment – procedural period for community input
- Litigation Strategy Session – discussion, possible executive session
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish Public Schools Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting primarily to seat a newly appointed trustee. The Flathead County Superintendent will administer the oath of office. Public comment is also invited on any matter within the board's jurisdiction.
- Seating of new trustee with oath administered by Flathead County Superintendent Jack Eggensperger
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and possibly act on a three-year superintendent contract extension through June 2025, based on a highly effective evaluation. Other action items include a call for the May 3 trustee and levy election, approving $1.82 million in January payments, and updating the district's COVID-19 guidelines and safe-return plan.
- Action on superintendent contract through June 30, 2025 (effective July 1)
- Call for election on May 3, 2022, for trustee positions and general operating levy
- Discussion of Whitefish High School expansion RFQ
- Approval of $1,820,025.08 in accounts payable and payroll for January
- Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Broussard Charitable Foundation to WHS
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish Public Schools Board will open the special meeting, revise the agenda, and allow public comment. The board will then discuss and take action on interviewing and selecting a trustee for the Shea area, reviewing applications from Ryder Delaloye, Leanette Kearns, and Elizabeth Pitman.
- Call to Order (procedural)
- Revision of Agenda (procedural)
- Public Comment period (procedural)
- Trustee Interview and Selection (Shea) – applicants: Ryder Delaloye, Leanette Kearns, Elizabeth Pitman
Trustee Appointment Committee Meeting
The Trustee Appointment Committee will meet to develop questions for interviewing trustee candidates. The agenda includes opening procedures, public comment, and a single discussion item on crafting interview questions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of trustee appointment interview questions
Monthly Business Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Whitefish School Board will discuss and potentially approve updated COVID-19 guidelines and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan amid an Omicron surge. The board will also discuss appointing a trustee to fill a vacancy and possibly extend the superintendent's contract through June 2025. Other action items include approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar, a long-range facility plan, and a behavioral health agreement. The consent agenda includes $2,274,625 in accounts payable and payroll for December 2021.
- Discussion and possible action on WSD COVID-19 Guidelines and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan, with current recommendation for indoor masking and distancing
- Trustee appointment to fill the seat vacated by Polumbus, with appointment until May 2022 election
- Possible extension of Superintendent Means' contract through June 30, 2025, following a highly effective evaluation
- Approval of updated 2022-2023 school calendar with revised quarter end dates and snow make-up day
- Consent agenda includes $2,274,625 in vendor and payroll payments for December 2021
Special Board Meeting
The Whitefish School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the superintendent's evaluation. The board may also enter executive session as permitted by Montana law. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on Superintendent Evaluation, with possible executive session