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Board approves multi‑district fund with East Helena, seeks clarification on governing clause
Summary
The board approved continuing a multi‑district fund arrangement with East Helena, voting to sign the agreement while asking staff to confirm whether a referenced clause should read paragraph 12 or 13 and noting the agreement will be governed by Montana law.
The Lincoln K‑12 Schools board voted to approve a multi‑district fund arrangement with East Helena while asking staff to clarify a drafting reference in the agreement.
Speaker 5 introduced the multi‑district item and noted the agreement references a clause governed by state law. Speaker 4 moved to approve the multi‑district fund subject to clarification of the paragraph numbering; speaker 8 seconded the motion. After a voice vote the board recorded assent.
Speaker 8 summarized the legal question: the draft references paragraph 13 (or perhaps 12), and contains language that the agreement “shall be interpreted according to and governed by the laws of the state of Montana,” a provision the board said staff will confirm. Speaker 5 said staff would follow up to ensure the draft reflects the intended clause and that the governance language is correct.
The motion passed on a voice vote; the board directed staff to confirm the correct paragraph reference and return with any revisions if needed.
