Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
 
2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 3-10-26 & Special Board Minutes 3-24-26
 
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 
6. ITEMS OF INFORMATION
6.A. Building Reports:
6.A.1. Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elementary-Racquel Little Plume
6.A.2. Browning Elementary-Jessica Racine
6.A.3. Napi Elementary-Sicily Bird
6.A.4. Browning Middle School-John Salois
6.A.5. Kukyoossin-Brittany Burns
6.A.6. Browning High School-Sandi Campbell
6.A.7. Babb Elementary - Jennifer Wagner
6.A.8. Big Sky-Glendale Colonies - Rebecca Rappold
6.A.9. Buffalo Hide Academy - Charlie Speicher
 
6.B. Superintendent's Report
6.B.1. Rebecca Rappold
6.B.1.a. Superintendent Update 4-14-26
6.B.1.b. Junior Class Prom
6.B.1.c. NMSAA Update & BMS Athletics: (Verbal Kellen & Rebecca)
6.B.1.d. Rascall Rodeo: Lynn MadPlume
 
6.B.2. Bev Sinclair
6.B.2.a. HR Status Report 4-14-26
6.B.2.b. Coaching Worksheet 4-14-26
6.B.2.c. Board Approved Subs List 4-14-26
 
6.C. Resignations
6.C.1. Edward Running Rabbit, Teacher Assistant, Browning High School, Effective 3-24-2026
6.C.2. Darrell Fish, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Browning High School, Effective 4-8-2026
 
7. ITEMS OF ACTION
7.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 
7.A.1. Elementary
7.A.1.a. Austin Vielle-Napi Softball Coach 2025-2026 Sports Season ($1,200.00)
7.A.1.b. Earl Tail-Napi Softball Coach 2025-2026 Sports Season ($1,200.00)
7.A.1.c. Shawna Butterfly-BMS Softball Coach 2025-2026 ($1,500.00)
 
7.A.2. High School
7.A.2.a. Johanna Johnson-BHS Christian Club Sponsor 2025-2026 ($103.20)
7.A.2.b. BHS Winter Head Coaches 2026-2027 ($27,560.00)
 
7.A.3. District Wide
7.A.3.a. Weston MadPlume-Maintenance Groundskeeper
7.A.3.b.  Karen Dayhoff-Nesbitt School Psychologist-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($89,945.00)
7.A.3.c. Amber Hinther, School Psychologist-Renewal & Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($89,945.00)
7.A.3.d. Angela Boyd Occupational Therapist-SPED-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($87,235.00)
7.A.3.e. Barbara Finnell Speech-Language Pathologist-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($91,445.00)
7.A.3.f. Sandra Boedecker-School Psychologist 2025-2026 ($8,755.50)
7.A.3.g. Jennifer LaFromboise-Wagner-Assistant Superintendent, Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($133,287.00)
7.A.3.h. Director Contract Renewals 2026-2027 ($811,163.00)
7.A.3.i. Principal Renewals and Salary Increases 2026-2027 ($1,166,638.00)
7.A.3.j. Professional Technical Staff-Renewals and Salary Increases 2026-2027 ($509,708.40)
 
7.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check):
7.B.1. Elementary
7.B.1.a. Shaun StillSmoking- Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program BES 2025-2026 ($1,015.00)
 
7.B.2. High School
7.B.2.a. Edward RunningRabbit-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BHS 2025-2026 ($1,624.00)
 
7.B.3. District Wide
7.B.3.a. Annette Burdeau-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BMS-BHS 2025-2026 ($1,218.00)
7.B.3.b. Rick Hoyt-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BMS-BHS 2025-2026 ($1,218.00)
7.B.3.c. Taycee Upham-Ee-Kah-Ki-Maht After-School Student Worker, BMS-BHS Open Gym 2025-2026 ($943.95)
7.B.3.d. Haley Running Crane to help with BNAS post assessment ($2,800.00) Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test
 
7.C. Out of State Travel: 
7.C.1. District Wide
7.C.1.a. Brian Gallup-Federal Relations Fly in Meeting, Washington, DC ($3,520.71)
 
7.D. In State Travel: None
 
7.E. Approvals
7.E.1. Elementary
7.E.1.a. Krystee Tailfeathers-Contract Modification Salary Change 2025-2026 ($1,691.76)
7.E.1.b. Genevieve Wilson-Extended Contract, Curriculum & Instruction BMS 2025-2026 ($2,013.77)
7.E.1.c. Sponsor to School Food Service Agreement with DeLasalle School 2026-2027
7.E.1.d. Bid Opening for Advertised Playground Supply & Installation for Babb Elementary
 
7.E.2. High School
7.E.2.a. Margaret TailFeathers-Extended Contract Hi-Set Tutor 2025-2026 ($2,234.40)
7.E.2.b. Browning High School Sportsplex Well Drilling
7.E.2.c. MOU with the Montana Job Corps Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
 
7.E.3. District Wide
7.E.3.a. Substitute Eligibility List 4-14-26
7.E.3.b. Rebecca Rappold-Superintendent Contract Renewal July 1, 2026-June 30, 2028
7.E.3.c. Montana Rural Education Association (MREA) and Montana Cooperative Services (MSC) Membership Dues for 2026-2027 (Appr. $5,000.00 per year)
7.E.3.d. Declare Property as Surplus
7.E.3.e. Purchases Over $10,000.00
7.E.3.f.  District Claims Checks #444183-#444315; #91978-#92042 ($676,689.96)
7.E.3.g. Student Activities Claims #706738-#706749 ($47,741.36)
7.E.3.h. Additional Pays 4-14-26
 
7.F. PERSONNEL: 
7.F.1. Non-Renewals 2026-2027
7.F.2. Termination Hearing: Consideration and Possible Action on Recommendation for Termination. Possible Executive Session. 
 
7.G. LEGAL ISSUES: 
 
7.H. ADJOURNMENT
  
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
 
Subject:
2. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
 
Attachments:
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Minutes 3-10-26 & Special Board Minutes 3-24-26
 
Attachments:
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
 
Attachments:
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6. ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Subject:
6.A. Building Reports:
Subject:
6.A.1. Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elementary-Racquel Little Plume
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6.A.2. Browning Elementary-Jessica Racine
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6.A.3. Napi Elementary-Sicily Bird
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6.A.4. Browning Middle School-John Salois
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6.A.5. Kukyoossin-Brittany Burns
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6.A.6. Browning High School-Sandi Campbell
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6.A.7. Babb Elementary - Jennifer Wagner
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6.A.8. Big Sky-Glendale Colonies - Rebecca Rappold
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6.A.9. Buffalo Hide Academy - Charlie Speicher
 
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6.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
6.B.1. Rebecca Rappold
Subject:
6.B.1.a. Superintendent Update 4-14-26
Attachments:
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6.B.1.b. Junior Class Prom
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6.B.1.c. NMSAA Update & BMS Athletics: (Verbal Kellen & Rebecca)
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6.B.1.d. Rascall Rodeo: Lynn MadPlume
 
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6.B.2. Bev Sinclair
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6.B.2.a. HR Status Report 4-14-26
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6.B.2.b. Coaching Worksheet 4-14-26
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6.B.2.c. Board Approved Subs List 4-14-26
 
Attachments:
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6.C. Resignations
Subject:
6.C.1. Edward Running Rabbit, Teacher Assistant, Browning High School, Effective 3-24-2026
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6.C.2. Darrell Fish, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Browning High School, Effective 4-8-2026
 
Attachments:
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7. ITEMS OF ACTION
Subject:
7.A. Hiring (Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test): 
Subject:
7.A.1. Elementary
Subject:
7.A.1.a. Austin Vielle-Napi Softball Coach 2025-2026 Sports Season ($1,200.00)
Attachments:
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7.A.1.b. Earl Tail-Napi Softball Coach 2025-2026 Sports Season ($1,200.00)
Attachments:
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7.A.1.c. Shawna Butterfly-BMS Softball Coach 2025-2026 ($1,500.00)
 
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7.A.2. High School
Subject:
7.A.2.a. Johanna Johnson-BHS Christian Club Sponsor 2025-2026 ($103.20)
Attachments:
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7.A.2.b. BHS Winter Head Coaches 2026-2027 ($27,560.00)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3. District Wide
Subject:
7.A.3.a. Weston MadPlume-Maintenance Groundskeeper
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.b.  Karen Dayhoff-Nesbitt School Psychologist-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($89,945.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.c. Amber Hinther, School Psychologist-Renewal & Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($89,945.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.d. Angela Boyd Occupational Therapist-SPED-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($87,235.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.e. Barbara Finnell Speech-Language Pathologist-Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($91,445.00)
Attachments:
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7.A.3.f. Sandra Boedecker-School Psychologist 2025-2026 ($8,755.50)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.g. Jennifer LaFromboise-Wagner-Assistant Superintendent, Renewal and Salary Increase 2026-2027 ($133,287.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.h. Director Contract Renewals 2026-2027 ($811,163.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.i. Principal Renewals and Salary Increases 2026-2027 ($1,166,638.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.A.3.j. Professional Technical Staff-Renewals and Salary Increases 2026-2027 ($509,708.40)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Contract Service Agreements (Pending Successful Background Check):
Subject:
7.B.1. Elementary
Subject:
7.B.1.a. Shaun StillSmoking- Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program BES 2025-2026 ($1,015.00)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.2. High School
Subject:
7.B.2.a. Edward RunningRabbit-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BHS 2025-2026 ($1,624.00)
 
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7.B.3. District Wide
Subject:
7.B.3.a. Annette Burdeau-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BMS-BHS 2025-2026 ($1,218.00)
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7.B.3.b. Rick Hoyt-Ee-Kah-Kii-Maht After-School Program, BMS-BHS 2025-2026 ($1,218.00)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.3.c. Taycee Upham-Ee-Kah-Ki-Maht After-School Student Worker, BMS-BHS Open Gym 2025-2026 ($943.95)
Attachments:
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7.B.3.d. Haley Running Crane to help with BNAS post assessment ($2,800.00) Pending Successful Background Check/Drug Test
 
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7.C. Out of State Travel: 
Subject:
7.C.1. District Wide
Subject:
7.C.1.a. Brian Gallup-Federal Relations Fly in Meeting, Washington, DC ($3,520.71)
 
Attachments:
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7.D. In State Travel: None
 
Subject:
7.E. Approvals
Subject:
7.E.1. Elementary
Subject:
7.E.1.a. Krystee Tailfeathers-Contract Modification Salary Change 2025-2026 ($1,691.76)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.1.b. Genevieve Wilson-Extended Contract, Curriculum & Instruction BMS 2025-2026 ($2,013.77)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.1.c. Sponsor to School Food Service Agreement with DeLasalle School 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.1.d. Bid Opening for Advertised Playground Supply & Installation for Babb Elementary
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.2. High School
Subject:
7.E.2.a. Margaret TailFeathers-Extended Contract Hi-Set Tutor 2025-2026 ($2,234.40)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.2.b. Browning High School Sportsplex Well Drilling
Attachments:
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7.E.2.c. MOU with the Montana Job Corps Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3. District Wide
Subject:
7.E.3.a. Substitute Eligibility List 4-14-26
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.b. Rebecca Rappold-Superintendent Contract Renewal July 1, 2026-June 30, 2028
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.c. Montana Rural Education Association (MREA) and Montana Cooperative Services (MSC) Membership Dues for 2026-2027 (Appr. $5,000.00 per year)
Attachments:
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7.E.3.d. Declare Property as Surplus
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.e. Purchases Over $10,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.f.  District Claims Checks #444183-#444315; #91978-#92042 ($676,689.96)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.g. Student Activities Claims #706738-#706749 ($47,741.36)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E.3.h. Additional Pays 4-14-26
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. PERSONNEL: 
Subject:
7.F.1. Non-Renewals 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F.2. Termination Hearing: Consideration and Possible Action on Recommendation for Termination. Possible Executive Session. 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.G. LEGAL ISSUES: 
 
Subject:
7.H. ADJOURNMENT
  

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