Board of Trustees

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Helena Public Schools foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life.

Notice of Trustee Vacancies

Candidate Filing Forms now available for trustee seats up for election May 7, 2024 

The Candidate Filing Form is now available for three seats that will be up for election on the Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  Forms may be obtained from Janelle Mickelson, Business Services Administrator, at the District’s Business Office, 1325 Poplar St. or from the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office in the City-County Building, 316 North Park Ave, Room #168.  Forms may also be obtained at the following links:

Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy for Elementary/High School District #1 Trustee: 1-year term

Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy for Elementary/High School District #1 Trustee: 3-year term

Forms must be filed with the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office in the City-County Building, 316 North Park Ave, Room #168, by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28th.  The forms may also be returned to the District for filing but must be received in the District’s Business Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 27th.

Candidates who do not meet the March 28th deadline may file to be a write-in candidate for any available trustee position through 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 4th but the candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot.

The following seats are up for election: 

  • Two seats that represent the Elementary (K-8) District on the Board.  These K-12 seats are three-year terms. Anyone interested in these positions must be registered to vote and live within the Helena Elementary District boundary. These positions are currently held by Janet Armstrong and Terry Beaver.
  • One Seat that represents the Elementary (K-8) District on the Board.  This K-12 seat is a one-year term. Anyone interested in this position must be registerd to vote and live within the Helena Elementary District boundary. This position is currently held by Jeffrey Hindoien.

Candidates for trustee positions are subject to the reporting requirements through the Montana Commissioner of Political practices.  Current forms are available at: http://politicalpractices.mt.gov/forms.

For forms or additional information about any of these available positions, please contact Janelle Mickelson at 406-324-2040 or jmickelson@helenaschools.org.

PDF of Notice of Trustee Vacancy Document

Draft Master Facilities Plan

In early 2022, Helena Public Schools began a Facilities Master Planning process. This project was led by Helena-based SMA Architecture + Design, which has extensive experience in the field. The resulting DRAFT Master Facilities Plan provides an in-depth assessment of district facilities needs followed by recommendations for Trustees to consider as they make facilities decisions going forward.

The finalized plan will enable the Board of Trustees to make informed, strategic and sound decisions as the district works to bring 21st Century learning environments — on par with other Montana AA districts — to our Helena community.

The Board of Trustees will receive this draft plan at its regular meeting Tuesday, February 13. Trustees will review the document over the course of multiple meetings. Any future facilities actions Trustees decide to take as a result of the plan would be considered as agenda items at publicly noticed, regular Board meetings. All Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public and provide opportunity for public comment. Find meeting details here.

DRAFT Facilities Master Planning Document

Siobhan Hathhorn, Board Chair

Executive Committee, Chair

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Jennifer McKee, Board Vice Chair

Executive Committee, Vice Chair

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Janet Armstrong, Trustee

 

 

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Terry Beaver, Trustee

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Linda Cleatus, Trustee

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Jeff Hindoien, Trustee

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Kay Satre, Trustee

ksatre@helenaschools.org

Jennifer Walsh, Board Member

Teaching and Learning Committee
District Wellness Committee, Representative

 

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Rex Weltz, Superintendent

Superintendent

rweltz@helenaschools.org

(406) 324-2026

Luna Hernandez, Student Representative

Capital High School

Willa Bishop, Student Representative

Helena High School